Designing Today from Yesterday

• Vintage: from early 1800’s to 1919 • 1920’s – Flappers , short dresses ….• 1950’s – Poodle Skirts, rolled up jeans & tee

shirts….• 1960’s – Hippies, Go-go Dresses, Boots , short

shorts….• Retro: 1970-1990 from Bell Bottoms, dropped

waist skirts and pants to Maxi Dresses ……

Vintage

Valerie’s Designs

• Taking the styles of yesterday to create today’s character.

• Working with designs that bring out your best features

• Working with color that creates a sensation for each role you choose to play

• Mixing clothing to create a closet full of exciting costumes for you

50’s do work today

Ask Yourself : “What Am I ALL About?”

1. Together we take an assessment of A. Your Current Role B. Costume Update C. Change of Character2. Designing You A. Does my current character require a

uniform? B. When off stage “ What Now?”

Fabric Choices ….Planning ….Making

Girls with Lace and bows ….This is early 1900’s Jacket made for Civil War time period .

Careful to add Details

Grandmother in her Original Wedding Attire

Yesterday’s Designs for Today!

Hand Made

Don'ts

• Taylor your clothes• Hem things• Make things you can find at the store• Costume things you can buy

Passion for

• Making history in clothing for today's world• Making others look great and feel great • Shopping for just the right style for you• Making just the style and color for you• Keeping your role in life looking youthful and fun

even with a business taste • Complete design from Head to Toe• Make up, Hair, Costume, Feet ……Accessories

too!

Valerie’s Favorites

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Making a Change is Your Choice!

How to Start

• Make a decision today :• 1. I like how I look and how I dress• 2. I want a New look • 3. I want a Retro Look• 4. I like a Vintage Look• Make an appointment 281-507-9851

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Cost Factor

• First Visit – On the House (30minute limit )• Consulting $25 hourly : includes shopping for

you with or with out you, Design time , fabric shopping if needed, accessories such as shoes, hat, belt, jewelry…..

• We work with your budget• Favorite Skirts 1900s range from $30-150• Long Dresses range from $75 - $300

Designs by Time