“Stretching Your Money” is where many people in America find themselves. Eight out of ten families live from paycheck to paycheck. The pandemic set people back! The whole country was on “shut-down.” Then . . . when things opened up, prices went “roof-top high!” That’s where we are today. Every dollar counts. This article will show you a way to save money on clothing.
Go Thrifting with Raj Tigner
During the 1970s and 80s, Shirley Washington Then was “blazing her trail” on the Hollywood Scene as an actress. Young, energetic and feisty, she was making sure no one left her behind! Shirley appeared in several movies and TV shows. Among them: Mission Impossible as a stewardess; Maggie in Wonder Woman; Travel agent in The Puppet; Theda in Darktown Strutters and Mrs. Jefferson in Bamboo Gods. She also starred in a film called Disco. Did Shirley Washington Then have other talents?
Shirley the Dancer
This writer knew Shirley Washington Then…but had no idea what hidden talents she had. Here’s an example of one:
Wow! Now that Shirley has revealed her talent as a dancer, let’s explore her history and discover other talents. In the following video, her talk show ability is questioned and challenged.
Darktown Strutters
According to Wikipedia, Darktown Stutters was a musical comedy about four (4) female gang bikers named Syreeno, Carmen, Miranda and Theba (Shirley). A synopsis of the storyline reveals numerous episodes that challenge one’s ability to determine the movie’s plot. The sequence of events as described by Wikipedia, did not allow this writer to follow the story. The focus of the movie simply eluded me. I have no idea what the writer was trying to achieve, nor the message he was seeking to deliver. Therefore, you are directed to Wikipedia for your own personal “read.”
However, from Shirley’s perspective, let’s recognize that launching an artistic career is not easy, and can lead to accepting roles that successful actresses may not choose. Ms. Washington was not born with a “silver spoon in her mouth,” and receives high marks for her courage, determination, tenacity and ingenuity for getting the roles she received. Hooray Shirley!
Shirley Washington Now. . .
What is Ms. Washington doing these days? She spends much of her time traveling between her apartment in Los Angeles and home in Las Vegas to musical events. Hearsay says . . . she is still very much involved in the music industry–setting up and negotiating contracts for clients’ musicals, plays, book deals and musical events. That is . . . when she is not “flying and cruising” from one country/continent to another with longtime friend and Motown Songwriter Eddie Holland. Hometown Detroit also welcomes her for special Motown events.
Recently, Shirley attended an event in L.A. that honored friend Smokey Robinson and Motown Mogul Berry Gordy. Some of the attendees are shown in the photo below:
Whether you are looking at “Shirley Washington Then” or “Shirley Washington Now,” the picture will be crystal clear, progressive, busy and spectacular! And . . . you will not need a magnifying glass!
Before we get into a few keyways to practice stretching your money, check-out this video.
Raj is part of the Ferguson Dotson Clan. . . with Smith and Fluker finding a way into the blood line later. Tigner came about as her grandfather would say, “by tying the knot” (her marriage name). Ms. Raj has an “eye” for selecting quality, designer labels and thrift items in excellent condition. Her education began while she was a baby in a crib, watching a parade of customers sashay around wearing designer dresses at Meta, (a store owned by her mom and dad).
As a teenager, Raj traveled to the garment district in New York with her mom and waded through ‘tons” of designer labels for Rio Boutique, a store owned by her mom and grandmother. So… quality, style and “good buys” are in her blood.
STYLED ROSES: AN ONLINE STORE
“Styled Roses“ is an online women boutique @ Poshmark owned by Ms. Tigner. She loves “staying “in touch” with retail clothing, and at the same time, making extra money for “nice to do things” . . . like vacations. Her financial college classes extended that business acumen.
At a young age, Raj learned the art of business management. Research, sound planning, strategizing and understanding you can’t run a business with “no cash flow.” Recognizing all of the pieces of the business puzzle, has given her satisfying success with the online business.
WAYS TO ONLINE THRIFT SHOP
- Familiarize yourself with several designer clothing lines.
- Gain a workable knowledge of fabrics.
- Read Item Descriptions Carefully.
- Check Garment Sizing for Length and Width: Sizes Vary.
- Question Phrases Such as “Like New” and “Good Condition.”
- Know the Return Policy.
- Look for Reviews & Comments About the Business.
Stretching Your Money Can Be Fun
Stretching your money by thrift shopping does not have to be dreary. Relishing in the art of “discovery” has its own rewards. Most people like a good deal. Google a specific item of clothing to discover where you can get it. Don’t stop with one site . . . take time searching, keep uppermost in your mind that you can find what you are looking for. And by all means . . . visit Styled Roses!
