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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:22am
Ticker-tape fringe dress. A hubcap becomes the ultimate statement necklace—certain to be a conversation starter.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 11:14am
Shopping-bag skirt and bread-wrapper bustier. Very Postmodern and a lovely choice for the warmer months. The cheery Wonder Bread polka dots and that distinctive Bergdorf purple will brighten even the deepest credit-crunch blues.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 10:00am
Cut-up credit-card dress. Most shopkeepers will give credit cards back to you after they scissor them in half. Why not put them to good use? Leftover masking tape makes excellent espadrilles to add some Riviera flair.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:59am
Living-room-curtain wraparound. If it was good enough for Scarlett, it should be good enough for you. Leftover curtain rods make handy totes and give those old Hermès scarves a job to do.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:57am
Hefty-bag "Cinch Sack" dress. The Hefty-bag dress—shown here with a girlish newspaper fringe—is an attractive alternative to patent leather. Styling note: Twisty ties make charming rings.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:56am
Stylish burlap separates. Back to the staples: Rice and potato bags do double duty as the perfect lunch outfit. A clever shoebox purse completes the ensemble.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:55am
Barrel tuxedo and newspaper bowtie. A new twist on a '30s classic. Ad space allows the dapper gentleman to generate income while painting the town red.
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Gown and Out
Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 9:54am
These days, the 21 Club is quiet by 9 p.m.
Carl Icahn is selling his beloved 177-foot yacht, Starfire.
Barneys can’t even sell jeans.
Yet conspicuous consumers need not despair. Poverty doesn’t have to be inconvenient for those accustomed to the best. Weathering tough times in style just takes a little creativity.
The Big Money invites you to view an affordable yet chic designer collection to inspire you during the upcoming Newpression. Penury is the new glamour. Wear it with pride.
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