RECESSIONISTA STYLE: Cleveland Edition

With the economy on the slump, we all need a little bit of help. Here are a few tips to get you through the recession without breaking the bank while still looking and feeling like a million dollars:

FEATURED SAMPLE SALE:

Lush/Brigade/Winds of Change Sample Sale 50-90% off!
Thurs Feb 5th10am-8pm
Friday/Sat Feb 6th 10a,-6pm
Sunday Feb 8th 12-5pm

Featuring discounted clothing from G-Star, William Rast, Nanette Lepore, Bailey 44, Ben Sherman, Rag and Bone, Rock and Republic, Susana Monaco, Frock by Tracy Reese, Betsey Johnson, Diesel, Free People, and More!

Lush is at
The Eton Collection
28699 Chagrin Blvd.
Woodmere, OH 44122
216.381.3845


FEATURED HAPPY HOUR
The Bistro at Lincoln Park $5 Happy Hour (M-F 4:30-6:30 and M-Th 9:30-close, Friday 10:30-close)
-Lamb Sliders (peppered aoili, micro fennel on homemade slide buns)
-Croque Monsieur (house-made duck prosciutto and raclette cheese on english muffin bread)
-Country Sausage Ragout (fresh sausage, fresh mushrooms &
 roasted chesnuts over polenta
-Pizzele (mini hand-made pizza dough served with fresh tomato sauce and parmesian reggiano cheese
-Tuscan Beef Stew (slow braise beef serve over creamy polenta)

Also, featured are $3 drafts!

The Bistro at Lincoln Park is at
2391 W11th St
Cleveland OH 44113
in the Historic Tremont Neighborhood.
p:216.862.2969
f:216.862.2959


ONLINE SAMPLE SALES:
Online sample sales are simply a must for any frugal fashionista. Bargain-hunting is more than just a hobby, it's a way of life. Here are my favorite online sample sales sites for your browsing (and shopping) pleasure. Unfortunately, most of these sites are very exclusive and are by invitation only. The first ten readers who send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it will get an invitation to The Gilt Groupe, Ruelala, and Ideeli.

The Gilt Groupe (http://www.gilt.com/)
-currently featuring clothing from Charlotte Ronson and Vera Wang
-upcoming sales include Marc Jacobs (2.2), Alexander McQueen RTW (2.3), Acne Jeans (2.4) and many more!

Ruelala (https://www.ruelala.com/)
-currently featuring: Stila and Judith Ripka
-upcoming sales: Pink Tartan 2.2

Hautelook (http://www.hautelook.com/)
- current sales: autumn cashmere, Borba Cosmetics
-upcoming sales: Genetic Denim, Yaya Alfredo, Mimi & Coco

Ideeli (http://www.ideeli.com/)
-Current sales include Gucci and Chloe
-Upcoming sales include Gianfranco Ferre, and Missoni