Project Runway Star Althea Harper Shows How to Make a Chic n' Cheap DIY Peplum Top

Check out this cool video from Project Runway designer alumni Althea Harper to learn how to make a chic and cheap peplum top using a stretch tank top. This is an inexpensive fashion item that you can make yourself with minimal sewing, by using fabric fusion tape and then steaming the pieces together. In this video, Althea uses a Rowenta Pro Master Iron to a fix the garment pieces together.

Divine Design 2013 Returns to Light Up the Holidays in Los Angeles

Looking for great gifts, even luxury items, at a great price? Then you will want to go shop at the Divine Design event this week in Beverly Hills.   I've been shopping this event now for 3 years and I love it.  It always delivers deals from my favorite designers like Trina Turk and David Meister.  Here's what you need to know to attend this year's shopping extravaganza!

 Divine Design will kick off on Thursday, December 5th with a star-studded Opening Night Shopping Party at 6:00 PM inside the 2013 Divine Design Marketplace at 8767 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Celebrities, designers and supporters of Project Angel Food attending the opening night will be able to enjoy the disco beats of DJ Adam XXII and the sweeping views extending from downtown Los Angeles, on the east, to Santa Monica on the west as they browse the incredible assortment of designer goods available for purchase at the evening’s discount of 60% off of retail. Chef Mohan Ismail of RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen will be providing a selection of authentic Southeast Asian cuisine designed to complement the evening. Brown-Forman will be hosting the bar with Barefoot Wine & Bubbly offering a selection of wines.

On Friday, December 6th, Divine Design will host its First-Look Shopping Day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. This will be the general public’s first opportunity to browse the available merchandise and make purchases at the 60% off of retail discount. Project Angel Food will be providing a continental breakfast in the morning and afternoon snacks and refreshments to First-Look shoppers. Divine Design will reopen Friday evening at 6:00 PM with its First-Look Shopping EveningReception featuring music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fabulous fashions and merchandise on sale at 60% off retail. Tickets are $35 each for the First-Look Shopping Day. Tickets for the First-Look Shopping Evening are an additional $15 at $50 each and include admission to both the First-Look Shopping Day and the First-Look Shopping Evening.

General Shopping Days for Divine Design will be Saturday and Sunday, December 7th & 8th from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM both days. The discount on Saturday will be 70% off of retail and progress to 80% off of retail on Sunday, December 8th, the final day of Divine Design. General Shopping Day Tickets are $25 each per day. For more information including designer updates, advance ticket sales and purchasing options (including a $10 off admission coupon good on General Shopping Days), log on to Divinedesign.org beginning November 15th. Social media users can also follow @ProjAngelFood on Twitter and/or “like” Project Angel Food on Facebook to stay current with #DivineDesign2013 updates. To further promote the significant initial discount and that every dollar raised will contribute to the well-being of fellow Angeleños in need, Divine Design 2013 will introduce a new hash tag: #60%Off=100%Love.

Where: Divine Design will be at  8767 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, the Kobor Family & Javor Family-owned building..

Dunkin' Donuts Special for National Coffee Day Specials Sept 29

National Coffee Day is coming up on Sunday, September 29 this year, and to celebrate, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering guests three exciting deals during the weekend of September 28-29:
· In stores only on September 29, guests can receive a free small hot or iced Dunkin’ Donuts coffee at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout the U.S., redeemable only on the “My Offers” tab of the Dunkin’ App, the brand’s app for mobile payment and gifting.
· Online and in-stores, guests can take home Dunkin’ Donuts’ 16-ounce packaged coffee for only $5.99*
· In stores, guests can purchase Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cup® packs at a special price of $7.99 for a 14-count box*

*Limit of two per guest; includes all flavors while supplies last

eBay is offering sellers the chance to sell more & pay lower listing fees

For the past few years, I’ve found eBay to be a great way to both satisfy my lust for discount luxury fashions and a good way to sell wardrobe items & handbags that I no longer carry or use.  eBay has been a valuable tool in The Recessionista’s saving toolkit.  Selling on eBay helps to recoup my shopping costs and of course pay my bills.  eBay indexes very well with the Google and Bing search engines, so once you list on eBay, chances are very good that Internet shoppers will find you.  If you’re interesting in cleaning our your closet and selling some old items, or listing some new items for sell, eBay is offering a new program to attract sellers with lower listing fees.   Read on to get the details. Continue reading »

Schwarzkopf Professional USA -- OSiS Wish it Pin it Win it Contest

To celebrate the launch of their two new OSiS products, Gelastic and  Rough Rubber for styling hair, Schwarzkopf Professional invites you to "wish it, pin it, and win it!  Prizes include a Tiffany Oval tag bracelet, the Apple MacBook Air and the Kindle Fire HD.  Watch this video to get the details on how to enter, then read the contest information on The Recessionista. 

The Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale is on for Women and Kids

Shop the Women’s Half-Yearly Sale at NORDSTROM. Plus, get free shipping and free returns on every order.  Top designers are featured in this sale, plus brands like Topshop.  If you're shopping over Memorial Day weekend, put this sale on your list.  See more Memorial Day Sales for 2013 on The Recessionista.

Special Giveaway of Uniqlo Snoopy T-Shirts for Charlie Brown/Peanuts Lovers

We're excited to announce a special giveaway of new Snoopy T-shirts from UNIQLO on our sister website. The Recessionista is giving away six new Snoopy Tees featuring Charlie Brown's  adorable Beagle in a variety of cute poses.

The contest will run from now until Friday, June 7th at MIDNIGHT.  Enter now to get your Tees in time for Father's Day.  There will be SIX lucky winners chosen!