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OMG, have you guys heard about the economy?? I guess it's pretty serious! LOL! Still, still the scrimping, saving, cutting back and clipping coupons that we are all being forced in to, there are some things that I simply can NOT skimp on. What are yours?
Hair
All things hair related. I may buy my styling products at Walgreens, but hair cuts at my regular stylist, a professional flat iron and even my hair removal routine (the details of which I will not go into, lest someone that may one day sleep with me ever reads this and changes his mind) are all things I will not skimp on. I am sure that women all over America will agree with me on this.
Salon De Melange
500 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
I get my hair cut here by the lovely Sommer. It’s worth it.
I get my hair cut here by the lovely Sommer. It’s worth it.
Vodka
I can drink cheap wine (I’m looking at you, Franzia…you too, Charles Shaw) but I simply cannot drink plastic bottle vodka. It tastes like rubbing alcohol and will give you terrible hangovers no matter what you do. I left this behind in college and it is not a habit that I can ever go back to. I think Absolut is probably the lowest I can (and frequently do) go.
We had some good times, Popov, I just can’t do it anymore!
Trader Joe's
2730 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
If you MUST drink vodka from a plastic bottle, their Vodka of the Gods is the only acceptable brand.
If you MUST drink vodka from a plastic bottle, their Vodka of the Gods is the only acceptable brand.
Going Out to Eat
Especially for sushi. Sure, I might try to find more reasonably-priced restaurants, but going to eat is such an important part of my life (and job!) that I just can’t cut it out. Luckily, lots of restaurants have recession specials!!
added by Susie 03/26/2009
Katsuya Hollywood
6300 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Definitely do not skimp on sushi or you will pay for it in sick days. Yech.
Definitely do not skimp on sushi or you will pay for it in sick days. Yech.
Bacon
I don’t care if between the economy and potential swine flu outbreak, the price of bacon shoots up to $20/lb. This carnivore plays for keeps when it comes to his cured meats.
added by JayFerris 04/30/2009
Rent
Yeah, I could move to an even “hoodier” part of L.A. and probably save a lot on rent. I could also get a roommate and save even more. This is not going to happen. I will never have a roommate again and I love my overpriced neighborhood. These things are necessary for my sanity. I should be able to deduct my rent as a health care expense, actually. And to be fair, my place is really cheap for my neighborhood. Probably because it sounds like a bus depot most of the time and people in the Vons parking lot can watch me undress. But still, worth it.
Good Luck Bar
1514 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
My local bar. It’s a 5 minute walk, but 4.5 of those minutes are waiting for the light to change.
My local bar. It’s a 5 minute walk, but 4.5 of those minutes are waiting for the light to change.
My Makeup
I don’t care what anyone says, Cover Girl just doesn’t cut it. When you’re paying more, you’re also paying for better quality when it comes to makeup. Plus, it’s your FACE you don’t want to cheap on on anything that goes on YOUR FACE.
added by The Mean Bean 03/26/2009
Mac
350 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
YOUR FACE is important. Agreed.
YOUR FACE is important. Agreed.
Internet
I keep telling myself that I’m going to cancel my Comcast internet connection and just do all my “Guiding” and other blogging at work… but then I’d get fired for not working (apparently this is frowned upon) and all for what? $40? Gotta weigh your options sometimes..
added by Seattle_Cameron 03/26/2009
Free WiFi in Los Angeles
I’m too cheap to pay for cable internet.
Pilates
My pilates studio is pricey for sure, but there’s no way I’d give up my monthly unlimited membership. Worth every penny.
added by JCsuperstar 04/30/2009
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I’m totally with you on the hair thing. When I was college I decided to save money by getting a cheap haircut and I totally had to the pay the price, literally— I had to go to fancy salon to have it fixed. Skimping on hair is something you just don’t do!
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great use of “lol.” primo. also, i totally forgot about papov. we used to call it vapop, yaknow, when it would come up backwards.
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