'Shopaholic' sends stylish message

In an economy where one is forced to merge the desire to be a fashionista with the obligation to be a recessionista, "Confessions of a Shopaholic" deserves two well-manicured thumbs up for its refreshingly relatable and powerful message.Actually, as my boyfriend pointed out as the credits rolled, I may have missed my audition. As one who enjoys indulging in a little retail therapy every once in a while, I could certainly relate to Rebecca Bloomwood's passion for fashion, although thankfully not the credit card debt she struggles with throughout the film.

Bloomwood, played by Isla Fisher, is a journalist desperately searching to find a job to keep up with the high-end trends she adores but cannot afford.

But when Bloomwood inadvertently sends a letter to a financial magazine instead of the fashion publication to which she thought she was applying, her life takes an unexpected turn.

Although Bloomwood's eccentricities, extravagant wardrobe and the fact that she is being tracked down by a collections representative make her seem like an unlikely candidate for a financial journalist, she manages to make money less intimidating through her column "The Girl in The Green Scarf".

As her column becomes wildly popular and she discovers her supportive boss speaks Prada, Bloomberg begins to learn that there is more to life than keeping up with the latest trends.