SeriesInundated with marketing messages, Americans adjust their spending belt. In part 1 and 2 of this series, we looked…
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Better Living Through Publicists: I Am the Man Edition
ColumnA behind-the-screen look at the consistently ridiculous inbox of a writer. At EcoSalon, we receive our fair share …
The Post-Recession Fashion Industry: Discounted Sells
SeriesPart 2: The fashion industry is emerging from its cocoon post-recession, a changed sector where consumers are more…
3 Pieces to Buy Now (On Sale) to Wear Later
Holiday shopping is almost as exciting as the post-holiday sale shopping that comes on in full force during the month of…
Beyond Black Friday: Neuromarketing, Your Brain and Your Wallet
I never liked the term “Black Friday.” It makes me think of evil and bad things like the Black September terrorist outfi…
5 Fast Fixes for Improved Curb Appeal
“I will sell this house today!” affirmed a manically confident Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty. Donning r…
Stylish Steals: Cri De Coeur, Bahar Shahpar and Prairie Oh My!
Hey couture cats waiting around for the summer sales to start, get your purrs revving with these highly coveted pieces n…
Rent Now, Sell Later? The Benefits In a Still Shaky Market
A Bay Area family talks of moving to Portland, Oregon where they have friends and family and can secure a nice-size hous…