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2009 on a (Chic) Dime
Recession-proof your fabulousity

It's finally arrived: The unpleasantly high credit card statement from your holiday shopping splurge. That, coupled with the recession, means it's time to tighten your budgetary belt. We talk to a local financial expert who specializes in helping women plan for a healthy financial future without putting them on a strict diet of Ramen soup. In fact, her plan allows for life's little luxuries along the path to long-term prosperity. Learn about her five simple steps you can implement for a fiscal, yet still fabulous, lifestyle.

Call for Submissions: Cincinnati's Chic and Weak
We're developing a feature story covering all the "Chic" and "Weak" things about Cincinnati. We need your help to know what all those things are.

Beauty on the Thrift Side
Your pocketbook may be suffering in these tough times, but it doesn't mean your beauty routine has to. Find out how to live like a queen on a pauper's budget thanks to one local salon and spa.

Economical Entertainment
Even if you're on a tight budget you can still enjoy what the Queen City has to offer. See how you can have fun without paying a dime.

Cheap but Chic Fashion
High fashion doesn't have to mean high prices. Learn about one local designer on a mission to keep frugal femmes fashionable.

Ways to Trim Your Workout Budget
Pricey gym memberships and program fees only get your wallet skinnier. Read on for some fiscal fitness options that will strengthen your bottom line and your bottom.

A Partner in Sub-Prime
Recessions sure aren't good for business. But one local bank partners with women-owned businesses to ensure success in this scary market.

Chic Spotlight: GetOneFree.com's Tracy Green
Tough times sure do dry up one's social life. But this woman's Web site will quench your thirst for deeply discounted food, entertainment and fun.

Sensible Fitness: Affording a Trainer
Even Oprah needs external motivation to keep her health in check. Read on to learn how you can get that accountability on a tight budget.

TASTEful Recipe: Fried Chicken Dip'n Joy Sauce
This isn't your momma's honey mustard or boring BBQ sauce for your finger lickin' good chicken fingers. Spice up your life with this tangy dippin' sauce.

wine me, dine me Review: Nicola's Ristorante
Eating good food is always a plus, but throw in helping out a charitable cause and that's a must. Read on to learn how Cincy Chic's foodie felt about her "must" dinner at Nicola's Ristorante with Cincinnati EATS.

Media Maven: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" Movie Review
This "curious" movie has already received five Golden Globe nominations. See what the media maven has to say about the movie that turned F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story into an on-screen experience.

Upcoming Cincy Chic Events... (Calendar Powered by ZipScene.com)
1.20.2009 - Free Seminar: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
1.24.2009 - American Girl Fashion Show Model Auditions
1.25.2009 - American Girl Fashion Show Model Auditions
1.28.2009 - "Lookin' fine in '09" Ladies Night
1.29.2009 - "Baubles and Bubbly" Ladies Night
1.30.2009 - "Fashion Friday" at The McAlpin
1.31.2009 - Bridalrama Enter our Win-a-Wedding Contest!
2.7.2009 - "Lady in Red" Soiree & Fashion Show
2.24.2009 - Mardi Gras for Homeless Children
5.17.2009 - Greater Cincinnati Arthritis Walk (Registrations Now Open!)

Recently on Cincy Chic...
Blogs:
1.20.2009 - Editor-in-Chic Blog: "It's Inauguration Day!"
1.16.2009 - Caryn Miller Makeover Blog: "Progress: January 8-11th"
1.11.2009 - Ramona Fisch Makeover Blog: "Hi, it's me, Ramona"

Photos (sponsored by Huff Realty):
1.15.2009 - Cincy Chic's 2nd Birthday Party at Havana Martini Club
12.30.2008 - New Year's Eve Eve Benefit for Chris Walker

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