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The Pink Samurai: February 2014

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Friday, February 28, 2014

February 28 • Happy Tooth Fairy Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Tooth Fairy Day!  Remember when getting a quarter from the tooth fairy was a really big deal?

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Austin Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops


I've been wandering around Austin for the past few months and wanted to recap all of the awesome thrift stores, vintage shops and antique malls that I've found.  This town is full of so many amazing independent business owners and you should absolutely visit every single one of these shops!

Click the "my visit" links to see more photos and a full write-up on each space!


VINTAGE BOUTIQUES
Amelia's Retro-Vogue
address : 2213 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm - 6pm 
  • Lots of women's and mens' clothing, accessories, jewelry, hats
  • My visit!
Blue Velvet
address : 217 W. North Loop, Austin, TX 78751
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 11pm - 8pm | Sunday: 11pm - 7pm
  • Totally packed with tons of clothes.  Women's, men's, shoes, accessories, you name it.
  • My visit!
Charm School Vintage
address : 2109 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78702
hours :  Tuesday - Saturday: 11pm - 7pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
  • Located in an adorable house with a beauty parlor and wig shop, Charm School has an amazing selection of women's clothes and accessories.
  • My visit!

 Ermine Vintage
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address : 106 E. North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX 78705
hours :  Tuesday - Sunday: 11pm - 7pm

  • Amazing spot for women's and men's clothing. Lots of boots, accessories and jewelry as well.
  • My visit!

Feathers Boutique
address : 1700B S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 11am - 7pm
  • Beautifully curated selections of women's clothing, shoes and accessories along with indie made jewelry.
  • My visit!

 Flashback
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address : 1805 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Monday - Friday: 12pm - 7pm | Saturday: 11am - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
  • Fun spot in an old house with rooms full of women's clothing, accessories and jewelry. Also a wall full of boots and a room just for mens clothing.
  • My visit!

Frock On Vintage
address : 3016 Guadalupe Street, Ste. A101, Austin, Texas 78705
hours :  Tuesday - Saturday: 11pm - 7pm | Sunday & Monday: 12pm - 6pm
  • This shop has an extensive selection of clothing, jewelry, accessories and they do alterations in store.
  • My visit!

 Modern Salvage
address : 7718 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78724
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 11am - 6pm 
  • Half thrift, half vintage, this warehouse full of stuff has furniture, including mid-century, clothing, books and lots of tchotchskes.
  • My visit!

 New Bohemia
address : 1606 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 11pm - 10pm 
  • Full to the brim with women's clothing, accessories, shoes and home decor.
  • My visit!

New BROhemia
address : 2209 S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 12pm - 9pm 
  • Owned by the folks of New Bohemia, this shop specializes in mens clothing, shoes and accessories.
  • My visit!

 Prototype Vintage
address : 1700 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 11pm - 7pm 
  • My most favorite spot on South Congress, this shop has an out-of-control selection of womens clothing, accessories and shoes.  They've also got a great selection of mens clothing and especially wonderful t-shirts.
  • My visit!

 Ragalicious
address : 2209A S. 1st St., Austin, TX 78704
hours :  Monday - Friday: 12pm - 7pm | Saturday: 11am - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm 
  • I love the atmosphere in the small shop under the trees on South First.  They've got clothes, accessories, jewelry and accessories.  
  • My visit!

 Rave On Vintage
address : 1509 W. North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX 78756
hours :  Sunday: 12pm - 5pm | Monday - Saturday: 12pm - 7pm | Closed Tuesdays
  • My most most favorite vintage shop in Austin!  They've got heaps of mid-century furniture and home decor.  There's an expanding women's clothing section, too.
  • My visits • Sneak Peak • Full write-up!

 Remixologie
address : 5701 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756
hours :  Sunday: 12pm - 5pm | Tuesday - Saturday: 11pm - 6pm | Closed Mondays
  • This shop has the most pristine mid-century modern that the owners refurbish in store.  There's also a really fun modern childrens' section in the back. 
  • My visit!

 Revival Vintage
address : 100 W. North Loop Blvd. Ste. 1, Austin, TX 78751
hours :  Sun-Mon: 12pm - 5pm | Wed-Thu: 11am - 7pm | Fri-Sat: 11am - 8pm | Closed Tuesdays
  • This small shop has a lot of personality. They've got women's clothing, jewelry, home decor and some local jewelry makers, too.
  • My visit!

Room Service Vintage
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address : 107 E. North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX 78705
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 11pm - 7pm

  • An institution in Austin, this shop is stuffed to the gills with home decor, furniture and clothing.
  • My visit!

Uncommon Objects
address : 1512 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

hours :  Sunday - Thursday: 11pm - 7pm | Friday - Saturday: 11pm - 8pm
  • This shop is is a staple on the main drag of South Congress and has a gorgeous inventory of home decor.
  • My visit! 

 Uptown Modern
address : 5111 Burnet Rd., Austin, Texas 78756
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 11pm - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
  • If you love mid-century modern furniture, this is a must see. They've also got modern art, home decor and gorgeous case of jewelry.
  • My visit!

 THRIFT STORES
Out of the Past
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address : 5341 Burnet Rd., Austin, Texas 78756
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
  • If you like digging through mountains of incredible finds, then stop by here.  They've got home decor, collectibles, some furniture and vintage toys.
  • My visit!

 Second Hand Store
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address : 7305 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

  • A small shop, with not much advertising, this shop has mostly furniture and few decor items.
  • My visit!

 St. Vincent de Paul
address : 1327 South Congress Ave.,  Austin, Texas  78704
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 9:30am - 5pm
  • Lots of clothing, shoes, home decor, furniture, records, all that jazz.  I found a really great dress for $10 ^_^
  • My visit!

 Thrift Town
address : 5726 Manchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 9pm - 9pm | Sunday: 10pm - 6pm
  • This shop is clean, organized and has a great selection of everything you could possibly imagine.
  • My visit!

 Thrifty Chicks Vintage
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address : 6701 N Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78752
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

  • With a giant baby chick outside, it's hard to miss this shop.  Lots of women's clothing, including plus-size vintage, shoes, kids, jewelry, records and furniture.
  • My visit!

 Top Drawer Thrift
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address : 4902 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas 78756
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm 

  • This shop has the most character of all the thrift shops in Austin.  They've got a fun attitude, clothing, craft supplies, electronics, art, furniture and home decor.
  • My visit!

 Treasure City Thrift
address : 2142 E. 7th St., Austin, TX 78702
hours :  Mon - Fri: 11am - 7pm | Sat: 11am - 6pm | Sun: 12pm-6pm
  • Bright pink building and super cheap stuff? Yes.  This shop boasts being the cheapest in Austin.
  • My visit!

 ANTIQUE MALLS
Antique Marketplace
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address : 5806 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78756
hours :  Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

  • This antique mall is fun stop on Burnet Road.
  • My visit!

 Austin Antique Mall
address : 8822 McCann Dr.., Austin, TX 78757
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm 
  • A jumping off point for a few of the other shops in the list, the Austin Antique Mall is enormous and full of amazing stuff.
  • My visit!

 Gypsies Antiques
address : 5202 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78756
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 11am - 5:30pm 
  • The only true antique store, not mall, in Austin, Gypsies has European antiques and space full of the most beautiful vintage gowns I've seen in one place.
  • My visit!

Ledbelly Vintage
address : 411 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701
hours :  By appt • Call: 512.554.7548 | Email: melinda@ledbellyvintage.com
  • With gorgeous design and a stellar collection, definitely take time to make an appointment to visit this showroom.  Melinda's got gorgeous jewelry, accessories and clothing for women.
  • My visit!

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February 27 • Happy Strawberry Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Strawberry Day!  I'm going to be celebrating with the chocolate-covered variety ^_^

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

February 26 • Happy Levi Strauss Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Levi Strauss Day!  As a perpetual jeans and t-shirt chick, this is a special day for me haha!

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

February 25 • Happy Chocolate Covered Peanut Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day!  These food days are treating us really well ^_^

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Monday, February 24, 2014

February 24 • Happy Tortilla Chip Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Tortilla Chip Day!  I'm SO STOKED to celebrate today!  So many chips and so much queso will be consumed.  Just...so much!

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

February 23 • Happy Curling is Cool Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Curling is Cool Day!  I feel like everyone knows how awesome curling is by now...but it's always nice to celebrate!

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Fun Stuff • 2.22.14


Stuff to Make

Stuff to Wear
  • Cat purse! Catpursecatpursecatpursecatpurse!
  • The Ninth Doctor will always be my first Doctor ^_^
  • Janey made the most fabulous Lando Calrissian cosplay! I was Han Solo last Halloween and I think it's so cool to see another chick's take on a male character's costume.
  • This dress is the stuff of dreams.

Stuff to Eat

Stuff to Read

Stuff from TPS this Week

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February 22 • Happy Margarita Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Margarita Day!  I expect everyone to celebrate accordingly...and safely!

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Friday, February 21, 2014

February 21 • Happy Cinnamon Day

• This is part of my Happy Day, daily drawing project!  Check out the first post for more info. •
Happy Cinnamon Bun Day!  Food days are the best, you guys.  I guess it's time to take a trip to San Marcos for the ultimate cinnamon bun of all...the glorious Manske Roll!

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Thrifty Thursday • Austin Antique Mall




Austin Antique Mall
address : 8822 McCann Dr.., Austin, TX 78757
hours :  Sunday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm 


I've visited the Austin Antique Mall a few times since moving back and every time, my eyeballs turn into giant hearts as I spend entirely too much time looking around.  This is the perfect example of gigantic antique mall, stuffed to the gills with booths full of antiquey-vintagey goodness!  A few of the independent vintage shops in Austin made their start at this mall before branching out on their own.  It's a true institution.  

I had to pare down my photos quite a bit because there's just SO MUCH to see...but I think you'll like what I picked out.  Take a peek!

My first stop is always to the right and to the Thelma & Louize booth.  They've always got such kitschy and unique things!  Giant marquee letters, boots and knick knacks you didn't even realize you needed.

Cat shelves!  I showed restraint and only brought one of the home...but omg I wanted them allllll!

It really feels like this antique mall goes on for days.  You'll definitely spend at least a couple of hours poking around in here.

Along with the copious stock of antiques, there are a couple of booths that specialize in mid-century.  One vendor in particular is near the front desk and they've lots of fun things for your 60s home.


This is my most favorite booth in the whole mall.  It's all vintage sewing notions, dead stock patterns and gorgeous trimmings!  I'll being doing a post just on this amazing vendor soon.

There's no lack of signage here.  Mostly more popular letters...I didn't find any H's when I was there (I've been looking for a good H for our home), but there's definitely plenty of others to choose from.

Player piano rolls!  There were stacks on stacks.  I love looking through all the titles and imagining what the tunes would be like.




So the moral of the story is, go to the Austin Antique Mall.  I didn't include a lot of shots of clothing, but wanted to make sure I mentioned that there's plenty here.  Lots of kids toys and vintage clothing, too!  It's one of my most favorite spots in Austin and a great place to just wander and really admire all the history that's there. 

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