You certainly don't need us to tell you the economy is in the tank, just flick on the TV (if you haven't sold it) or the radio (if you haven't sold it) or your Internet Access Appliance (you have one, or you wouldn't be reading this). The forecast is Gloom, with patches of Doom, followed by Eventual Clearing, but we're not sure when.
Meaning that just as things got tough, many of us had to cut back or even stop Retail Therapy altogether! At Restless Style, we feel your pain. We've had to cut back on business trips, lunches, spa treatments, wardrobe allowances and even town cars! We're doing more with less, too.
At times like this, it's crucial we all look our best - for our own mental health as well as that of those who rely on us to bring color, sophistication and glamour into their otherwise gray, dreary lives. So buck up Sister, our resident Style Guru, George Kotsiopoulos has some lifesaving tips that are guaranteed to raise your spirits without raising your credit card balance (much, or even at all).
Take it Downtown
Most medium or large cities have a variety of ethnic neighborhoods with shops featuring imported goods at incredible prices. Check out your local Indian neighborhood for stunning saris to wear as a wrap or cover up teamed with inexpensive Indian jewelry for a bohemian-chic look. Try Chinatown for embroidered ballet flats to run around for day or a sexy cheongsam dress for a romantic evening out (or in).
Check the web
If you live in a small town, the internet is the place to find stunning, inexpensive ethnic imports you won't find at your local Dress Den - start by searching "Indian Imports" and go from there. And don't forget Ebay - it's great for amazing deals on fabulous costume jewelry - perfect for dressing up your summer wardrobe. Start by searching "jewelry lots" and take it from there.
Shoe Win
Dying for those Alexander McQueen sandals but can't bring yourself to part with the cash? Check the web before you despair (or splurge). Supersites like Zappos stock everything from Vittorio Ricci to Chuck Taylor - most at prices well below regular retail.
Pull Yourself Together
From Paris to Peoria, everyone is showing belts this season - and there's no better way to give a smart, tailored look to last summer's oversized T-shirts, cotton sweaters and flowing dresses than a smartly-cinched waist strap. Best of all, really good ones are everywhere, and priced for every budget. Definitely this summer's wardrobe piece with a thousand uses.
Cross-dress for Less
Menswear looks were all over the runways for Fall '09, but what's best about this trend is that if you have the following; a boyfriend, husband, father or brother, getting this look is free! Simply go to aforementioned male's closet or drawer and select from a wide range of items already in stock. One hot look: pair a man's dress shirt with skirts, shorts, or pants. Roll the sleeves up, pop the collar, and cinch it at the waist. Or, if you really want to go all out, check local thrift stores for a suit you can have tailored. It worked for Marlene Dietrich, it will work for you.
Chopping Spree
Give the clothes you don't use new life by giving them a chop! Turn pants into shorts or a long dress into a fun summer mini. It's also a great way to extend the life of long pants kids outgrow quickly. Cut it yourself, or, for a more tailored, finished look, take them to your local tailor.
Swap Meet
Here's a way to have fun and freshen your wardrobe at the same time; invite your friends over for a pre-summer Swap Party where everyone can exchange clothes over cocktails. You may be tired of that yellow linen pencil skirt, but one of your friends may covet it almost as much as you covet that crisp cotton blouse she can't stand to look at anymore. Everybody leaves happy (and no lighter in the wallet).
When it comes to style, the lean times are where the rubber meets the road. You can have all the resources in the world and still be a mess in a dress. True Fashionistas know that while money helps, real style is the result of courage, creativity and resourcefulness. Here's to a simmeringly stylish summer!
XXGeorge
Comments
love the photo shoot. Was skeptical at first but not it is on and popping. I want to see more of Cane and Lily. Why not use them again? They look so good together.
I very excited about the Lily cover..it is beautiful
and cane and lily did awesome. I am a huge fan of Lane and just want to say I enjoy the photo shoot alot.
This is my first time here but could not let it go without saying how great the cover looks and to thank you for featuring my two favorite characters on your show.DG and CK are my absolute guilty daytime pleasure. Keep up the good work.
I am very glad to see that we have a place to go after the story is off. I am a YnR freak and am obessed with the show. Thanks for this web page!!!!!
My opinion Billy is being a drunk, this can be used to promote MADD. Have Billy driving drunk, crash and in the hospital and everyone is at his bedside and the truth comes out about Sharon and Billy. What will happen in the hospital lobby, and what would Jack think of Sharon? Need more drama to come out of this scene...Who was with who? Phyllis knows will she tell all of them...
That woman Victor has sidtracking Jack, who on earth is she. And what are they realy up to? Is's along time i've been waiting for Phyllis downfall, seem like it's not gonna come anytime soon the way I realy want it to. Remember those days how she was busy making Paul and Chris life miserable? She is going to get whats coming to her big time...
I absolutely adore CK/Lily's new cover for RS's Bridal Issue. I am admittedly a huge fan of Cane & Lily's and I'm excited to see them both featured together. I actually enjoyed the photoshoot, understanding that the concept was from a character on the show and was to be expected from said character.
This is my first visit to the site and I couldn't help myself - the shots from the Lane House shoot (and again, the cover shot) were all fabulous!
Contrary to what you may have heard, most of us Lane Fans have the ability to separate reality from fiction, most of us can write grammatically correct sentences and most of us have a sense of humor. Many of us are very, very grateful to you for featuring our favorite soon-to-be SuperCouple. Hats' off to you for a job well done!!
I truly love Lily's cover. And I think it's the best cover Restless Style has had. In spite of other comments posted on this board, I am a Lane Fan, and I think that this particular couple was a perfect choice for this retro photo shoot. Though I was a little skeptical initially, I think the entire array of photos was phenomenal; it was classy yet fashionable. Kudos to Y&R's staff for coming up with this concept.
I also want to reiterate that all Lane Fans do not feel the same way that writer of the previous comment feels. And we are also able to separate the fantasy of the show from the reality of needing an apology.
They should make the focus of one of the magazines Kharma and Nick/Sharon/Phyllis could be the focus! I too hope the baby is Nick's. It's hilarious to see how self-righteous Phyllis is about her daughter needing his father. Where was that concern for Noah when she was sleeping with Nick and getting herself knocked-up! Nick and Sharon belong together. Anyway, Phyllis is too old for him. I bet he was still a little kid on the show when she was messing with Danny years ago!
ok, I have been watching the show for awhile now. First does anyone thing that Jack's PR is Diane? Also why is Cane sorry, I can't remember that phone call.
When is Dru comming back.. i'm so tired of seeing tyra on the show.. please send her away and bring back DRU!!!
I just adore your show. My family and I watch it every night. My favorites are lily and cane, kathrine and murphy, phyliss and nick, and just adore billy. Jack is awesome. I can't wait to watch mondays show its getting really good. I have been watching this since i was 8yrs of age, no lie. Love all the cast
Love and kisses to all,
Meghan
Now I think that Jill is really being silly and jealous but let see how Jill feels when she has no money. Adam is not really blind but what Adam is a real bad seed. I think that Sharon is getting sillier by the moment carrying Nicks baby.Mac is giving Chole a run for her money Chole is going to get paid back for what she did to Cane and Lily and I think that the photo shoot of Cane and Lily is also silly.Nicky and Paul make a cute couple once again but deep down inside Nikki wants Victor.But now someone else knows that Adam is not blind because Adam caught the box.Which made whats his name think twice. Jill can now make friends with dum Gloria. That Murphy is a smooth guy now isnt he. I did not like Cane's hair in the photo shoot not did I like Danials hair in the photo shoot. This story reminds me of my job something silly is always going on. A group of adults doing childish things.
I would like to know if anyone can tell me where Chloe got her chocker from that she wore on the eve of her wedding. Is is stunning.
As a lane fan i am completly and utterly discusted with the photo shoot they did they were made fun of and treated badly in their own home i am sorry their is no excuse for that the staff from your magazine were un-professional if this were a real magazine those people we would fired for mis-conduct and more i would like to ask that RS publicly applogize to lane fans. from rocio
Is everyone as sick of Sharon and Jill as I am? ENOUGH ALREADY!
i hope nick is sharon's baby daddy... then phyllis will get what she deserves... what comes around goes around. then maybe nick and sharon will finally get things back to normal.
I think they should bring Dru back and then that just might get Tyra off the show. I can't stand her!!! Hopefully now that Neil quit Newman to work for Chancellor Industries, he won't be a main storypoint anymore. I used to like his character a lot, but since he betrayed Karen like like, I've lost all respect, so as far as I'm concerned, he can just disappear. Oh, how I wish Malcolm would come back. I am so glad that Kevin finally snapped back to reality, that storyline was ridiculous, to say the least. I read rumors that Sharon is gonna end up pregnant. I'm curious to know who the writers are gonna make the daddy. Jack, Billy, or Nick? Did I miss anyone? I'm kind of hoping it's Billy, so that Nick will see that Phyllis wasn't lying when she told him that. Can you imagine the rage and betrayal Jack would feel to learn that his ex wife hooked up with his brother? Jack would make a great dad, but then again, Jack and Sharon as a couple was somewhat unbelievable to me anyway. They just didn't seem to make a good pair. Now of course, I'm sure, Nick will end up being the daddy, just to muck things up between him and Phyllis as usual. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
This site rocks! What a pleasant surprise and great music too! Now if we can just get Sharon and Nick back together...
I think Dru should come back...the body was never found..so there is a possibility she is somewhere she lost her memory or somehting, she should come back to Neil. That will be amazing Tara's reaction..
What a mess GC is right now. Nick and Neil, I am so very disappointed in you for what you have chosen to do (shame on you writers). Phyllis you need to get a grip and Sharon needs to leave altogether. I really haven't liked her for some time now. The storyline for Kevin is heartbreaking...unrealistic, but touching and sad. Michael and Kevin are playing good parts right now.
As for Jill, woman get it together. You need to grow up. Kay is still your "mother" if you'll just shut up for once. I wouldn't claim you either acting that way.
I bet Ashly will loose the baby or her sanity. Cane and Lily will get pregnant, Kevin and Amber might get together as well as Jana and Daniel. Wouldn't that turn the tables.
Gloria needs to own up to her part about Kevin. She and Jeff are a match for each other.
I think that Tyra is going to be pregnant with Neils 1st child.
I know we talking about restless style--the fictional magazine, but I would love to get a copy of the issue with Mrs. Chancellor on the cover! What a momento for fans to have--Jeanine Cooper on a magazine cover as Royalty! What a hoot!!
If the powers that be are reading this entry, please let me know if it is possible to buy a copy!!! I love Mrs. Chancellor--but more importantly Jeanine Cooper!!! After all these years, it is about time she gets the attention!!!!! She was the unsung hero of Y&R for so many years!!!!! Good for you Mrs. C!!!!
I am extremely happy that Katherine and Murphy are getting married, they are so cute together and it's about time Kay has a good man in her life. It just shows there's still hope for women to find love in their later years. I am shocked and appalled by Neil's behavior and it makes me ill to know that his loyalties lies with Tyra. He said that he knew the consequences of his actions (losing Karen),if he spoke up on Tyra's behalf but yet he did it anyway. Obviously he didn't care about Karen as much as he claimed. And did you hear him in court, to paraphrase, he said, "I want to be Ana's father, but I think Tyra should be her mother." So when Devon asked him what's gonna happen between Neil and Tyra, and Neil said he hasn't thought that far ahead, that is such crap. Ever since Tyra expressed to him how she felt about him, he's been pulling away from Karen. In my opinion, I think Neil is glad Karen's gone so that he can pursue a relationsip with Tyra. Anyway, if the writers are going in that direction, that will be one more storyline that will be disappointing for me. And I feel alot of people have the same opinion, at least from comments that I've read. What is going on with Kevin and this stupid chipmunk? Please let him get better soon. Seeing him locked up in a mental institution is ridiculous. I really miss the old Kevin, the sane Kevin, bring him back to reality soon, this storyline is dragging on and going nowhere fast. I'm glad Cane finally gave up his quest to get custody of Delia. She belongs with Chloe so I'm glad that worked out. Jill needs to get over herself and try to work things out with Kay. So what if there not mother and daughter by blood, they've been living together as a family for six years, how can she just turn her back on that? She better watch out, if she keeps alienating people she's going to end up all alone.
I would like to see the old Victoria leave the Bold and the beautiful and return to The Young and the Rrestless. I just can't seem to get used to the new Victoria.
Well I have lots to say about the show First I think that it was an abomination to have Nick Newman make an announcement about Teen sex on the end of one of the shows last week when in the same show he slept with his ex wife WHILE STILL MARRIED Come on Nick you know better than that Stick with the one you have You left the other for a reason..... oh and by the way GET KEVIN OUT AND GET HIM SOME HELP and Ms C You go Girl for having the best man in Genoa City Who dont love Murphy
I have nothing but KUDOS today!
Kudos to Lily for standing up to Caine On the 3/24 show that she was not going to be Delia's mother. Lily is a smart young woman. Why should she be mother to the woman's child who broke up her relationship with Caine with a lie. Caine has some nerve. I really don't want to see Lily married to him. He needs to get his inmature self together. Why would he even want to take that child from Chloe when Chloe used her as a pawn to trap him in a marriage. Caine, Grow Up. Lily Find Yourself Another Man.
KUDOS to Catherine and Murphy getting married. It was so sweet when he got on his knee today to propose. I cannot wait too see the wedding. It will be fantastic. I can't wait until Jill finds out that she is not Catherine's daughter. Then Catherine can kick her to the curve. I bet that will take the wind out of her sail. Jill has given Catherine a lot of grief for a long time. So glad Catherine is getting a husband. That will make Jill think twice before she tries something.
KUDOS to Catherine for standing up to Jill today Jill.
In watching Tuesday's show, I have a few comments. First, I just love Murphy. He is so darn cute and watching him with Mrs. C is such a wonderful storyline. I wish he would have been able to give her the ring. Hopefully, that will be today. Another thing, if Jill won't help Nikki, why don't she call Brock? And, why do they need a DNA of a child? Don't they have something of Mrs. C that would tell them it's really her? Also, get Paul involved in hunting down those dental records. They've just been moved somewhere. He could find them. This woman that Victor has getting involved with Jack, was she the woman under those bandages? Who in the heck is she? I hope they find Amber & Kevin & Kevin will get the help he needs. What about Roger & Annie? I can't wait to see what happens? I love Y&R!
I WOULD REALLY WISH THAT MS. C THAT THEY WELL LET EVERY ONE KNOWS THAT SHE IS NOT DEAD SO SHE CAN TAKE CARE OF SOME BUSSINESS LIKE JILL AND CANE I REALLY LOVE MS.C I,VE BEEN LOOKING AT THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS SINCE I WAS 9 AND IM 50 NOW AND BY THE WAY SHARON NEEDS TO BE HEAD BUTT LIKE SHE MISS GOODY ESPECIALLY AGAINST EDEN JACK SHOULD DO WHAT SHE DID TO HIM