The Little Bullfighter

Again, to see more of RJ’s photos… well, I’ve posted quite a few here now… but you can certainly see more on his site!

Wishful posting. C’mon sunshine, where’d you go?

Introducing Priscilla Lane in a short scene from The Roaring Twenties, with James Cagney. Lately these stylish, moody black and whites have been my favorites. I’ll post a few of my favorites in the upcoming weeks. I have to say, if I could choose any profession it would be nightclub singer in a black and white world with great lighting and an abundance of sparkling drinks and bow-ties.

Here are a few old movie posters and pics from my favorite Frank Capra films. If you’re feeling down in the recession-dumps, rent one of these to feel better. For those of you who don’t know Capra, he’s a depression-era screenwriter whose movies suggested that the worth of an individual is not measured by the depth of her pockets, nor the clothing she wears, but by her actions and character. I agree, Frank.

Despite my best attempt to make the recession go away by pretending it was not there, I have been unquestionably affected by the economic downturn. It has forced me to consider the real meaning of value… when it comes to my clothing purchases, of course.

I buy appropriately priced vintage clothing so that I have the ability to satiate my appetite for frequent purchases while not sacrificing value. Okay, I admit, I still occasionally shop at H&M, but I save the real money—the money I set aside for meeee—for excavations of flea markets and estate sales. Vintage offers fine fabrics, timeless style, and originality. Among its various benefits, it can also be an extremely affordable alternative to designer clothing. And there’s not one of us out there who isn’t thinking about new ways to save without drastically altering our lifestyles. That’s why I appreciate the Getting the Win.

It’s written by another twenty-something who seems to have a similar viewpoint on spending. (He likes to.) But he’s also into getting the best bang for your buck. He writes about simple ways to save money with articles that are especially relevant to people like me and you—people who accidentally incur extra bank fees and need them reversed; people who would find a tip on how to buy alcohol in bulk, cheaply, extremely useful. Best of all, the writer is a straight-shooter—he’s here to save you money and tell you how to do it while maintaining your lifestyle. No judgment. Go ahead, buy that LCD big screen, but you need to know about this coupon that will save you hundreds of dollars.

Sounds good to me.

I wrote to him recently to let us in on clothing deals and frugal fashion, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what he has to say. In the meantime, check out his website for daily advice on how to save a buck, so you can spend it (or save it) for what you really want. (Vintage Clothing.)