frugal trendsetters

[forestdale]

We are leading the way here, ladies.

This is from the UK's newpaper, The Independent.
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/...icle305061.ece


03 Nu austerity

We are seeing the rise of thrifty economics as a chic lifestyle alternative. Germany's latest best-selling cookery title, the Hart(z) IV cookbook, tells consumers how to serve up low-cost dishes and improvised meals using produce such as dandelions and rocket leaves picked from roadsides. Stylish New Yorkers are gathering at bitch'n'swap parties where unwanted garments and hot gossip are exchanged. On the British high street, super-chic women such as US Vogue contributing editor, Sarah Mower, are raving about bagging bargains at the distinctly budget Primark chain.

[staceyy]

I think the fashion industry is partly responsible for this as vintage chic is the in thing this year and the fashion magazines are all stressing that in order to get the real thing you have to shop thrift stores.