<data:blog.pageTitle/>

This Page

has moved to a new address:

http://thepinksamurai.com

Sorry for the inconvenience…

Redirection provided by Blogger to WordPress Migration Service
The Pink Samurai

The Pink Samurai

Saturday, April 05, 2014

Exploring Texas • Sherwood Forest Faire

Last weekend, Andy and I embarked on a journey down a long dirt road to another era.  An era of turkey legs, jousting and bare-chested barbarians!  Oh yes.  We went to the Ren Fest!  I would go each year in the fall to the one up in Crownsville, Maryland and completely reveled in the experience every time.  It's seriously one of my most favorite places!

I was so stoked to find out that there are two different fairs around the Houston / Austin-ish area and we finally made it to one.  The Sherwood Forest Faire did not disappoint.  It was huge, full of these crazy giant sculptural features and everyone there was so into it.  My favorite thing was just seeing how excited everyone was to be there!

To the photos!
Doctor Who soap!  This was one of the first booths we saw and all their products were hand made.  There was also a bitty goat out front that I loved.
Comically large swing?  Yes.  Tomato Justice?  Also yes.
This group played the sweetest music on traditional Renaissance instruments.
Joust!  You can kind of see, teeny tiny on the left, the knights about pummel each other.  We saw sticks break and fly in the air and a guy with a sack full of turkey legs.  As much as I love a good turkey leg, I draw the line at food from a sack.
Crystals!  There was booth full of rocks and minerals.  Raw stones, some made in to jewelry and all of them needed to come home with me.
There were plenty of costume shops with gorgeous clothing.  I was really impressed with the detail and quality of materials a couple of the booths used.  Absolutely stunning.  They made me want to put together a fancy pink princess outfit ^_^
They've even got a quill and ink shop!  Seriously, this place is awesome.  I didn't think any fair could be as cool as the one in Maryland, but I really loved the vibe of this place and the fact that they have a mini Stonehenge, Arthur's round table, a working mill and a replica castle where you can get married.  Of course, I was too busy excitedly running around gawking to take pictures of everything, but I promise it's all really impressive.  I can't wait till it opens back up for next season!

Labels: ,

posted by Becky Pool @ 1:33 PM 4 Comments

Thursday, April 03, 2014

Thrifty Thursday • Olive



Olive
address : 1223 Rosewood , Austin, TX 78702
hours :  Tuesday - Saturday: 11am - 7pm | Sunday: 12pm - 5pm


Yay!  After a few weeks off, I was so excited to start wandering around town again in search of vintage goodness.  This week, I found Olive.  Lucky for me, the owner Laura was in when I popped by and we got to chat a little bit about her shop.  Olive features a small, curated selection of vintage women's clothing with an emphasis on timelessness.  Laura seeks out basic pieces that will fit any decade.  Things that can be easily incorporated into any wardrobe.  She's also got a great selection of vintage denim, which is really popular right now.  Especially in Austin! 

 Alongside the vintage is an extensive selection of products by indie designers.  Clothing, accessories, jewelry, perfumes, paper goods...you name it, they've got it.  Olive definitely has something for everyone.  

Here's a few more photos of easily one of the most photogenic shops in all of Austin!











Add caption

Pretty much anything photographed here, at least at the time of writing this post, can be found in their online shop.  I actually picked up these super simple brushed silver triangle earrings when I stopped by.  I love them.  That's always the problem when I visit shops...it's really hard for me to leave without something!   I mean, Olive carries only vintage and indie...so it's pretty much everything I love.  Definitely stop by!

Labels: , , ,

posted by Becky Pool @ 12:37 PM 0 Comments

Thursday, March 06, 2014

Thrifty Thursday • Ledbelly Vintage




Ledbelly Vintage
address : 411 Brazos St., Austin, TX 78701
hours :  By appt • Call: 512.554.7548 | Email: melinda@ledbellyvintage.com


This week, I've got a shop that's a bit different from the others I've visited in Austin.  Ledbelly Vintage is an online shop and showroom that's housed in an art gallery right in the heart of downtown Austin.  You can purchase directly from their website, or if you're local, schedule a time to come view the pieces you're interested in. 



Melinda, the owner of Ledbelly, has always loved vintage and it was her own growing collection that prompted her to start the shop.  Her showroom is filled with a curated collection of dresses, jewelry, purses, scarves and everything wonderful!

The styling and branding throughout the whole space was perfect.  I always love seeing consistent branding in any business and Ledbelly's is gorgeous.  From the tags to the signage, everything has a signature feel.  As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're a part of a vintage experience.

I mean, really?  How perfect is this display?!  I love everything about it!


I had such a wonderful time getting to know Melinda!  She's opened a truly unique vintage shop in Austin.  The business model allows for a totally personal and catered experience that you can't find anywhere else.  Ledbelly is a great place for personal stylists to resource vintage and art directors to find the perfect props for their shoot.  It's also totally accessible for folks like us to purchase Melinda's gorgeous finds online or stop by and bug her in the showroom to thumb through all the goodness.  Give her a call and go take a peek!

Labels: , , ,

posted by Becky Pool @ 12:00 PM 0 Comments

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
facebook
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
website | facebook
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
website | facebook | twitter
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
facebook
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
yelp
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
website | facebook 
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
facebook | twitter
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
website
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!

Labels: , , , , ,

posted by Becky Pool @ 9:26 PM 2 Comments