TrendListr, a New Online Vintage Marketplace

Originating from the UK, since we don't have "car boot" sales in the US -- is our term "flea market"?

Trendlistr contacted me about helping promote their new online marketplace for Vintage, launching on 2/9/17. It sounds like an interesting concept: sellers held to high standards for items and photography posted, and no upfront listing fee.

Their Instagram @TrendListr will give you the best sense of what's to come:

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Along with IG, other social media portals are their
Blog: www.trendlistrblog.com

Twitter: @Trendlistr

Facebook: /Trendlistr

They might feature SpyGirl in a blog post and asked me these burning questions:

How would you best describe your stye? 

What do you all think, "Crazy Cat Lady"?

What is current dream item you want to purchase?

Dansko red/black shoes as seen on Poshmark, in not my size:

Who is you're favourite designer/high street store and why?

I always hate this kind of question. I'm a Gemini, THERE CAN'T BE JUST ONE!

Still ruminating on my answer.

Off the top of my head, Chris Francis, (though is he a "designer" or an "artist"?) and Fluevog.

Guess I'm a tad shoe obsessed these days.

Let's reconvene after TrendListr launches and see what we think!

Party On at UNIQLO

UNIQLO, the Japanese fast fashion chain, is opening some new stores today. 

UNIQLO Chicago's opening is being hyped online.
LOOK! Free shipping all weekend!

Last night I ventured down to the Del Amo Fashion Center for the UNIQLO Torrence pre-opening party.

Live DJ!

Wakame Salad in mini cups! (My dinner).

Deep discounts!

What was in my shopping bag?

Men's HeatTech Crew, Women's Airism Tank, Navy Tights, Men's Dry Tee in Aqua (not online, unless it's the Green)

The flannel shirt was too small (sad face), but I checked online while composing this post, and SCORE! Same for the TARDIS blue "dry" tee (which they only had in XS-L instore).

And what was originally in that $1 display?
SOCKS!!!!!!

SEVEN pairs for ONE DOLLAR!!!!!
[Hey Marlita on my left. Even just your fraction of your face is flawless!]

Can you believe that I debated whether to get these? That damn decluttering project.

It was fun running into Marlita, of Marlita On the Run and her friend at the event.
We were there until closing.

Then things got grim.


Word of warning -- don't stay inside the mall past 8:45.
I couldn't retrace my steps through Macy's to get to my car.
I had to go outside the mall.
I got totally lost and wandered around A LOT -- make that A LOT of LOTS.
Not fun. Scary even.
Del Amo is huge and everything looks the same in the dark.
Single woman wandering around in the dark, random dudes lurking in dark corners, construction crews...
Seriously, I had to use my phone's GPS to locate where I had parked.

Hello car! So glad to finally find you! Glad that I remembered that I parked near Sears.

Anyhow, this weekend is definitely the time to stock up on basics at UNIQLO.
From the comfort of your home.
Unless you want to try your luck finding ONE DOLLAR SOCKS!

Disclosure: I was invited to the store preview. The salad was free. Everything else I paid for.

SpyCam on 3rd

Cute dress at Polkadots & Moonbeams

Austin Advent -- Tesoros

Tesoros means treasures and that's exactly what you'll find here at 1500 S. Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704

I lifted this description from their website:
Tesoros Trading Company is a retailer and wholesale distributor of folk arts and crafts and traditional items from over 20 different countries including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, USA and Vietnam.
Amazing, right?
Here are some of my tesoros:

robot wallet that fits IDs easily

There really is something for everyone here.

Austin Advent -- Austin Country Flea Market

It's epic:

photo source + info

Located on US290, 5 mi east of I-35, open on Saturday + Sunday, 10am-6pm.

Live bands!
Food!
Souvenirs!
Hats!
Clothing!
Treasures!

Here are some items that I got there
[if I remember correctly]:

sweetheart pin

very cheap vacu-formed madonna
with foil garland + lights

the last supper with glitter

3-in-1 shadow box
AND

it lights up!

Austin Advent -- The Corner Shoppe Mall

The Corner Shoppe Mall, on the way north side of town (5900 N Lamar Blvd, 78752) is a taxidermy shop. You have been warned!  

In 2000, a ratty stuffed lion greeted you
as you drove by on Lamar.
I was actually lured by the smiley face flag
(You can see it on the far left. Yes, I purchased it).

After you park, you will see an array of cow skulls.

Here, Robbie demonstrates that,
yes indeed, the horns are SHARP!

I would love to mount a set of horns on the front of my Prius, the way they do in Mexico on trucks. Maybe I'd get more respect on the freeway!

Inside, there is all sorts of stuff. It's been 11 years since I've been - I can't even remember! Cowhide almost anything - rugs, boots, belts, footstools... Snake items, including whole stuffed snakes. Tarantulas and scorpions in resin. Desire deer heads or antlers? I'm sure they have them. Various taxidermied critters, some quite, um, old and worse for wear. If you've done some hunting in one of those places in the Hill Country, they will mount your trophy for you.

Here is the cowhide belt that I still have.

Austin Advent -- Austin Spice Company

Let's talk hot sauce.

our favorite Austin brand: Austin Spice Company

If you happen to be in Austin in the fall, there is an annual Chili Cook-Off and Festival, where you can sample many many chili sauces, both home made and commercial. I know, that is no help if you're going to Austin in March.

Tears of Joy
618 East 6th Street  Austin, TX 78701
circa 2000

Tears of Joy, on 6th Street, is a great place to find (and sometimes sample) all sorts of sauces and other chili pepper related items.

What Severo and I like to do is check the super market HEB first, because they have the best prices. Then we check Whole Foods. THEN we go to Tears of Joy.