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more about #recessionista more comments → Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith: I take SSRIs for anxiety... does that make me a 'depressionista'? What about my dedication to "reduce, reuse, recycle"? Does that mean I can call myse... more » homovegetarian: but i'm still free to call her a stupidista (tm), right? more » I, Zombie Normal: Back off, bishes, I trademarked Scroogalistas, and y'all better stop throwing that term around before I get all litigious. Bah, humbish! more » katie.scarlett.o'hara: I haaaaaaate that Target commercial with the three "frugalistas." It's like, yeah, these women are sort of poor, but they actually care about how the... more » TransFat: It's too bad I trademarked, "I-can't-afford-to-buy-shitnista". It's too long to put on a shirt. What a fool I was. more » DramaClub: I don't give a shit what you call it, I've been one since the Great College Credit Card Debacle of 1990. Lesson learned and learned well. Put my 31% s... more » BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): I hereby trademark Anti-istaista. more » daftfad: Please tell me that shirt isn't real. How is purchasing a Frugalista shirt in any way frugal? more » sportz.star: Methinks someone doesn't understand the meaning of "fair use" in trademark law. more » CurtCole: Frugalistas, sounds like something you take to get rid of toe fungus. more » rocknrollunicorn: Frugalista? It sounds like a new, cheap drink at Starbucks (haha like that will ever happen). Ms. McNeal, you can keep that term. more » BlondeGoddess: This is not as weird as it sounds. The French children's brand Petit Bateau sells to adults too. A 14 is an adult size small, 16=medium and 18=large. ... more » the Caffiend: Hmmmm. I think Anna's tag ("stupid") says it all. more » mrsmead: Alright, I admit I was intrigued. What if I could order J. Crew kids clothes at half the price of the adult? So I checked out the size charts and it's... more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: It's an awesome status symbol, though! Not only can you afford designer clothes, you're skinny enough to wear baby clothes. more » -
#desista
"Frugalistas" Must Cease And Desist
Natalie McNeal says other bloggers must stop calling themselves "frugalistas" — and not just because it's lame, but because she trademarked it. "Recessionista" appears safe for now, though no less stupid. (Image via Zazzle.) [US News & World Report] -
#enfantterrible
Is Wearing Your Baby's Clothes The New "Losing The Baby Weight?"
Recessionistas take note: Mamaista suggests that moms save money on designer Sonia Rykiel separates by wearing clothes from the new baby line, Sonia Rykiel Enfant, instead. It goes all the way up to a girls' size 16! [Mamaista] -
#coverlies
Marie Claire: Be A Green Recessionista With More Stuff!
The April Marie Claire is all about the most over-saturated trend in lady mags today — being an eco-friendly recessionista through the acquisition of more things. Oh, the irony.
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#maghag
Recessionistas: What's A Luxe-Loving, Glossy Ladymag To Do?
At the turn of the 21st century, writes Salon's Rebecca Traister, "Americans wanted to eat well, dress fine and live lavishly." And glossy magazines delivered. But with the economy in a downward spiral? More » -
#maghag
What Recession? Teen Vogue Readers Need An Allowance
Recession, schmesmession! The February issue of Teen Vogue encourages you to drop oodles of cash on shredded jeans and canvas tote bags. Get Mommy's credit card: Your piddling babysitting dough won't be enough. More » -
