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Life of a Recessionista
lifeofarecessionista.wordpress.com
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fashion, shopping, makeup, food, men, shoes, and all things girly for women on a budget
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May Glam Bag Review

I received my Glam Bag in the mail a couple of days ago, making this my second glam bag. The Glam Bag is a monthly subscription service where you receive beauty, hair, nail, among other samples deliv...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

How To Make Crème Brûlée at Home in 10 Easy Steps (with Pictures)

When I signed up for culinary art classes it was for two reasons: sushi & crème brûlée. I already learned how to make sushi but unfortunately I was absent the day they showed us how to make crème...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

Spring Haul!

Hi there! It’s been so long since I went shopping. I had a look at my closet the other day and realized it lacked color. It was filled with black, brown and white. The only bright color I owned...

08 may 12 1 person likes this

WOTM: Spring Edition

Hi there! Time for another “What’s on the Mannequin”! This time we’re talking about Spring. As I mentioned in the previous Fall WOTM, I get my fashion inspiration mainly from ...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

April Glam Bag Review

Last month I was finally able to subscribe to My Glam receiving my first Glam Bag in April. For those of you who don’t know what My Glam is, it’s a $10 monthly subscription service that m...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

Easy DIY Wall Art

I recently saw a DIY wall art pin going around on Pinterest (original link here) and thought I’d take a spin at it. I had this huge bare wall in my apartment and needed something to tie togethe...

10 apr 12 1 person likes this

Cooking Class Update

I feel so guilty for not updating my blog as frequently as I’d like to lately. I can’t say that I’ve been super busy but I’ve been using most of my time practicing what I̵...

03 apr 12 1 person likes this

My Mascara Addiction/Collect ion

I have a total of 21 mascaras (19 pictured above). I think it’s safe to say I’m addicted to mascara. It is impossible for me to walk into a drugstore or makeup store and not want to walk ...

21 mar 12 1 person likes this

Makeup: To Splurge Or Not To Splurge?

So lately I’ve been hearing a lot of talk in articles and on YouTube about when to splurge and when not to splurge on makeup. I believe the talk comes from drug store products stepping up their...

13 mar 12 1 person likes this

Underrated Product Review: Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System

Hi everyone! I purchased the Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System about 2-3 months ago and as soon as I tried it out I knew I was going to do a review on it but I decided to wait a while so I could se...

07 mar 12 1 person likes this

The Question Everyone Has To Answer Before They Hit 30: When Are You Getting Married??

If you are like me and approaching the big three zero soon, chances are that you’ve been asked the famous question: So, when are you getting married? These chances are even higher if you’...

29 feb 12 1 person likes this

Bacon Flavored OOTD

Bacon anyone? Obviously this is not an ordinary outfit of the day, or an outfit of the day at all for that matter. One of the main reasons I’ve been M.I.A. from blogging lately is because I sig...

23 feb 12 1 person likes this

Valentine’s Date Ideas

Personally, I’ve always believed Valentine’s Day is a holiday created by Hallmark shareholders. Why is there only one day of the year dedicated to love? You should show the love and appre...

07 feb 12 1 person likes this

Birthday OOTD x 2

Last Tuesday was my 27th Birthday. I’m having a mid-life crisis because the big three zero is coming around the corner so I decided to wear the sexiest outfits in my closet and justifying it by...

31 jan 12 1 person likes this

IFB Links à la Mode January 19th Weekly Roundup

Guess who made it on Independent Fashion Bloggers Weekly Roundup twice in a row?! ME!! I’m so super excited and grateful. I feel like a proud mama. For info on what IFB is click here or on the ...

21 jan 12 2 people like this

Do It Yourself: Makeup Brush Cleanser

I have a ton of makeup brushes which I hate cleaning. I also keep forgetting to buy stuff to clean them with. Not to mention the fact that makeup brush cleansers can be a bit pricey. So I researched ...

17 jan 12 2 people like this

IFB Links à la Mode January 12th Weekly Roundup

Hello there! Guess who made it on Independent Fashion Bloggers weekly roundup? ME!! I was selected for my last blog post Products I Can’t Live Without. For those of you who don’t know wha...

13 jan 12 1 person likes this

Products I Can’t Live Without

I have commitment issues. Not in relationships. I can proudly say that I’m 100% faithful and committed to my hot boyfriend. What I have trouble committing to are products. I am the type of pers...

05 jan 12 1 person likes this

Apparently Santa Thought I Was A Good Girl!

Hi everyone! As promised in my last post, here are the photos of the items I got for Christmas. Looks like I was on Santa’s good girl list! Apparently donating clothes that I no longer wore gav...

30 dec 11 1 person likes this

How My Boyfriend Saved Christmas

Hi everyone! I know I’ve been gone for a little while. I was visiting my family in Florida for the holidays (well actually a few days before the holidays) and then came Christmas Day and I took...

26 dec 11 1 person likes this

Floral & Oxford Wedges Outfit of the Day

Hi everyone! My very first outfit of the day! Yay!! I wore this outfit to work on Friday 12/9/11. I wore my sheer floral print blouse mentioned in one of my last posts and paired it with jeans and my...

14 dec 11 1 person likes this

Beauty Bloggers Puerto Rico Weekly Roundup

Hi everyone! Recently I’ve been added to Beauty Bloggers Puerto Rico which has made me very excited. I’m really happy to have the chance to get to know and share with local beauty blogger...

10 dec 11 1 person likes this

The Mall Diaries: Attempting Christmas Shopping

So I went to the mall with the intentions of Christmas Shopping. Thanks to my short attention span and my lack of resistance for a good deal, I splurged more than I should have on myself. This is pro...

06 dec 11 1 person likes this

Cheers to the Holidays!!

The holiday season has officially arrived! I’m not going to admit that my Christmas tree was up a week before Thanksgiving. As you may or may not know, I live in Puerto Rico, and if you know a ...

28 nov 11 1 person likes this

My Fashion Ring Collection ♥

I wanted to do this post mainly to show off the gorgeous ring I won from 30 Something‘s Blog Giveaway. I was really excited to win it (I’ve never won anything before) and it is such a uni...

22 nov 11 1 person likes this

10 Essential Closet Items

This is by far my favorite video on YouTube!! I have seen it at least about five times. The video is called 10 Essential Closet Items with Magic and it is by Wendy’s Lookbook. I am such a huge ...

15 nov 11 1 person likes this

Mixing My Fall Obsessions: Floral Prints & Brown Leather Jackets

I recently discovered Polyvore. It is a fashion blogger’s best friend. It allows you to make fashion sets and puts at your fingertips all items your little heart can imagine. I went crazy. I sp...

08 nov 11 1 person likes this

Instantly Dry, Long-lasting, Easy to Apply Real Nail Polish Strips

I am a serious nail bitter. I have been for years. It is a terrible, nasty habit. The only way I’ve been able to not do it so much (because I haven’t been able to completely quit) is by c...

01 nov 11 1 person likes this

My Fall Obsessions: Flower & Leopard Prints + Faux Leather (Haul)

I went to the mall the other day to buy shampoo and walked out with a scarf, a ring, a handbag, & two pairs of shoes. The story of every woman’s life. I am currently obsessed with floral an...

25 oct 11 1 person likes this

It is possible to find Mr. Perfect??

Let’s talk about boys. I’m feeling very Carrie Bradshaw right now. I’ve got my curly hair going on and my laptop in front of the window imagining it’s NY. All I’m missin...

13 oct 11 1 person likes this

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