So you've heard there's some mental stuff happening in the global financial markets. Ther are particularly uncertain times ahead. But what are you going to do? Get miserable and wear hessian sacks? I hope not.
Why not take a leaf out of Galliano's book at Paris fashion week just gone and get absolutely in-your-face mental!
There are loads of cheap cosmetics around to acheive some colourful "beat the recsssion" looks. Check out
kit cosmetics, or
Priceline. You pretty much an't go past Maybelline mascara for a cheap, reliable, quality lash enhancer. Plus, there's lots of department store make-up brands like
M.A.C who give your product in exchange for lessons on how to apply their amazing shellacs and such.
There's nothing you can actually do to change global economic circumstances (oh, except live within your means and don't contribute to national debt) so why not just have a good time?
Marshmallows, Bonds underwear and pillows should also remain cheap - and they're a good time in themelves.