Retropolis, Houston

The girl and I spent last weekend in Houston, Texas. I feel so jet-setter as we fit in a surprise birthday party, meetings with friends, shopping, and even some eyebrow threading. I dragged my mother-in-law and daughter to 19th Street in the Heights for browsing at Retropolis yesterday.

[photo: Flickr]

A fun way to spend an afternoon is digging through this mammoth vintage clothing store. And, dig you will. This shop comprised of various dealers isn't about editing its stock--but then if it did, you would miss out on the outrageous and gasp-worthy.

The place is decked out for cowgirls looking to dress for the Livestock Show & Rodeo corralled up on the South Loop right now. Sadly there were no boots in my size.

I used to pine for dolls like this at the Motts 5 & 10 in my girlhood town. How exquisitely beautiful I thought they were.

I didn't leave empty handed from Retropolis...

A slinky batik mermaid skirt...that stretches to my toes! What Gigantisaurus owned it before me?

And, then, aloha, how are you?

It's the softer (and more tropical side) of Sears.

I'm going to 80s it up...me, black leggings, and every shade of neon. Hubby says it is my Barbeque Hut dress. He once owned a yellow and orange check shirt that screamed, "I work at Barbeque Hut!" This is so not Barbeque Hut...well, maybe it is.

From Retropolis to the ATL, I'm giving these old duds, a plastic 80s necklace, and a straw purse new life. Do you retro?

Retropolis

321 W. 19th Street

Houston, Texas 77008

713-861-1950