Financial Fridays - Open for Business!

As I mentioned in a previous post, I have found myself without work in a time where such a problem is not easily remedied. Therefore, I must find a way (any way) to provide sustenance for myself and to help pay off my student loans... So, long story short, I'm going into business for myself! I'm starting towards turning Nostalgically Yours into the lifestyle company I had always intended it to be. Starting this week you'll notice a new tab entitled services with more information about the things I'll be going over in this post.

Party Planning

Are you planning a birthday bash or a high-class dinner party? Do you want to add some vintage flair to your special event? Look no further than Nostalgically Yours! We specialize in events hosted at home, providing music, food, and decoration suggestions, along with staging and some other event-related labor. We also provide custom invitations, place-cards, and other items to match the theme of your party. If you're interested in having your soiree designed by Nostalgically Yours, please check out the new "Services" Section for more information.

Personal Styling

Tired of Tedious Trends? Want to add some classic flare to your wardrobe? Maybe you have a party to attend and you simply don't know what to wear. Let Nostalgically Yours be your guide! We offer everything from at-home consultations to personal shopping! Please see our "Services" page for more information.

Graphic Design

Do you have a t-shirt design you want turned into a vector drawing? Do you want a custom banner or set of buttons for your website? Tell us what you need and we can help you out!

Costume and Fashion Design

We offer a variety of services in this field ranging from costume and wardrobe design for film, theatre or television, to personal fashion design, to custom dress-making, pattern drafting, and tailoring. Ask us about your next Halloween costume or a beautiful retro gown for prom!

Etsy Shop and Clothing/T-shirt Line

Our Etsy store will be opening in August and we have a t-shirt and clothing line in the kilns. You'll hear more about these as they progress!

I can't wait to get started - all I need is the first phone call. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a great weekend, readers!

Tired Old Queen at the Movies - "The Heiress"

So, thanks to Joe at Joe.My.God, I've had the fortune of stumbling onto this delightful character:

Steve Hays is the actor/comedian turned classic film critic. If you ask me, he almost puts TCM to shame, making classic film accessible to a generation that seeks only constant entertainment. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Turner Classic Movies fan, but it can become a trifle stuffy at times. Hayes manages to shake off the dust and move past the pomp and circumstance and just get to what makes these films wonderful! Here is his review of "The Heiress" from 1949:




See? Wasn't that fun? Anyway, I thought I'd share a little tidbit of my own regarding the aforementioned "Heiress". Edith Head, the world-renowned costume designer, specifically cut Ms. de Havilland's gowns so they would pinch and gap, making her feel uncomfortable in her own skin and enhancing the character's general self-consciousness. The only gown that was made to fit properly was the one de Havilland wears at the end of the film, once her character has come into her own. Now, I'm not saying that costumes can make or break a performance, but de Havilland did win an Oscar for this film (don't worry, so did Edith)... Just sayin'...

You know it's a good film, 'cause it says so on the poster.

I hope you enjoy Hayes' reviews as much as I do,
Nostalgically Yours