RECESSH.

Leaving layoff land Michigan and being in New York has alleviated me from some of the sad recession talk. Constantly being surrounded by other girls at school willing to drop $500 on a purse without shame, and tourists ready to spend cash in the "city of dreams" leaves me a lil caught up in economic bliss. STILL, no one can escape hearing about recession talk. Its everywhere!...swiffer commercials...seriously how frugal can we get? I will not lie, when i see these commercials i always secretly think in my head "dont people have credit cards?". Then i remember, not everyone in the world can be a top candidate for shopaholics anonymous like me.
Down to the point... If you are broke, as most of us are... I cannot emphasize enough how much accessories can do for an outfit. A cheap outfit can easily look glam with the right accessories, but with cheapie shoes and too much bad jewelry its easy to see your personal budget when you walk out the door.
Nice accessories can be in any price range and any size.
Right now I am very into small accessories, and some statement pieces. Small accessories can be sexy, small bands on ur fingers, playful bracelets, dainty necklaces...sexy!
And also lux looking accessories with jewels, sequins, and shine look so retro n glam!

hipster headbands...no secret trend. but these can still look unique! party dresses, leather jackets, heels...this feather one only $8 @ Bakers.

Love the beading on this. Totally worth the $24 @ Urban Outfitters. It is unique and reminds me of retro 20's flappers.

Love this pint size clutch. Perfect size for I.D. & camera. Great for leaving your phone at home so you dont send regretful drunken texts. $16 Forever 21

I love glitzy embellished flats. They make any casual outfit look important. $40 Bakers

Teeny-Tiny beaded bracelets. Black and gold I find goes with everything. They are just enough. $6 Forever 21

Old mans "rolex". Vintage, practical. Street vendor $5

knock someone out ring. The bigger the better. $6 marc by marc jacobs

Its no secret I love this bow. Enough said.

Baby size necklaces that match everything. Juicy Couture.

Certain things are worth the splurge...such as wallets!! I <3 this miu miu one. Its not a huge put your entire life inside it wallet. Its delicate and lovely. I saw a girl at starbucks carrying it and fell in love.

I saw this D&G bag in 3 magazines this spring. I have dreams about it at night. It would be perfect w/ everything...party dresses, sweat pants, whatever. Not recession budget friendly but worth looking at...

Worth the pain of purchase. Yes this bag is expensive, but once i thought about all the canal street bags ive had bust open and break in the middle of the road, i decided a leather bag wouldnt be a bad investment.