Austin pt 2
The best part of our trip to Austin was definitely Toy Joy. We are all avid collectors of plastic animals (my aunt runs a blog called Plastic Animal a Day) and toy enthusiasts in general, so we went totally ape over Toy Joy's offerings. Karen and my mom had never been before, and they were both blown away. Mom said she liked our trip to Toy Joy better than our trip to Kiddy Land in Tokyo. Also, they stay open till midnight on the weekends. If you love toys you have to go ASAP!
With all of these fantastic animals, Karen had a hard time choosing which ones to bring home.
My new sisters
They have a 'baby bar' in the back, complete with bubble teas named after Sanrio characters. I had a Chococat.
Loved the bucket o' babies...mom couldn't resist a handful for herself.
We brought home so many toys...expect to see some of our purchases on all of our respective blogs soon.
When we got home from Toy Joy we played with our new toys for a long time. The next morning Godzilla helped me accessorize before breakfast & shopping.
Wearing a vintage blazer purchased in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a fur collar from thrift store, vintage YSL green velvet skirt from eBay, and black Prada sandals
Our trip to Austin was so great, and I wish I could share all of it with you but there is an exciting secret project in the works that cannot yet be revealed...we are having so much fun working on it.
I've gotten many emails about where to shop in Austin, click to keep reading for my favorite things in Austin.
San Jose Hotel
(512) 852-2350
La Condesa (thanks for the recommendation Reid! Great Mexican food by the same
chef of NYC’s La Esquina)
400-A
(512) 499-0300
Mothers Cafe & Garden
(vegetarian comfort food)
4215 Duval St
(512) 451-3994
Casa de Luz (vegan food)
1701 Toomey Rd
(512) 476-2535
Woodland Cafe (tasty pie)
1716 Congress Ave S
(512) 441-6800
Uncommon Objects
1512 S Congress Ave
(512) 442-4000
Yard Dog
1510 S Congress Ave
(512) 912-1613
Buy Definition (great selection of lesser known designers, check out the online store)
(512) 670 7448
By George (Balenciaga, Lanvin, Chloe, Marni)
524 North Lamar
(512) 472 5951
There are a lot of vintage stores in
Feathers Boutique
1700 S Congress Ave
(512) 912-9779
Big Bertha's Bargain
Basement
1050 S Lamar Blvd
(512) 444-5908
very cute!!
love Jane!!
Thanks for all the info! I have family in Austin and will definitely be dragging them to some of these places next time I visit!! Love, love, love the blazer you are wearing!
AMAZING!SIMPLY AMAZING!!
i loved it,fantastic,i want this two-head baby *-*
Love all the fur!
How can I arrange a trip to Austin? What possible reason can a girl in London working in telly come up with as a reason to get there ASAP? That toy shop looks killer!
Aw! Wish I was in town when yall were there! Looks like you had a great time - of course who wouldn't in Austin especially with that list of favorite places!
love the outfit to bits
The baby bar is adorable and you look like a Russian princess :-) XOXO
Gorgeous. Can't wait to find out about the secret project.
I go to Austin every year for SXSW but I never been when it looks so peaceful.
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oooh i love that idea of a blazer liek that with belt and fur collar, inspiring!
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I saw you beeing in the next The City-episode and I'm so loking forward to see it! :)
austin is great, one of my favorites. do you ever travel to marfa? awesome art galleries, wonder if they have any vintage shopping?
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This is a little random, but I have light skin like yours, and I was wondering what kind of makeup you use on your skin, if any. It looks so pretty and porcelain!
i must say I simply LOVE your blog. adore your sense of style and the pictures you choose to show on your blog as well:)
Your vintage blazer is awesome ! The fabric seems so great !! Your fur collar is really beautiful too !
This toy shop seems to be so great ...
I love your belt, Jane! Lookin' good!
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Hi Jane. This is beautiful and perfect. It looks like a painting.
Oh I just love the photos! They are great, and scary haha... Keep it up, great blog!
Jane what are you going to be for Halloween?
But is it more fun to play with toys, or shoes? I can't decide, myself...
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ahhhhhh i want to scoop plastic babies out in a bag
haha I am crying this is amazing.
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love the collar! i've been looking for one for quite some time now! thanks for sharing that long list of places to visit in austin.
How glamorous you look!
great post! austin sounds amazing. great outfit. can't wait to hear about the project.
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you look so glamor and beautiful!! i'd die for the gorgeous blazer <333
that belt is brilliant.
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Toy Joy is the best part in Austin,besides this little restaurant i remember that was across the street that had fried pickles..i know crazy :P I remember when there were two stores. The one that is still open & the one further down the gaud by UT's food court & tower records. My mom was the manager of both stores from about 95ish - 99' and alot that they've done with the store was because of my mom :D I remember helping pick out all the awesome little animal toys and stuff. Anyways this is rambling.
ps. i LOVE the octopus in the first picture! *Fave animal EVER* :)
looks like a lot of fun.
that blazer looks amazing on you and the fur collar is a perfect touch. i need to find one like that...
It's good to enjoy toys, necessary even! You should buy a Super Dollfie and design for her. They're part of an incredible little fashion subculture, Super Dollfies I mean, and of course they're Japanese so you know they're sublime (^_^)
Jane,i wonder if you're appearing on MTV's THE CITY? i kinda caught a glimpse of next week's episode. Maybe i'm wrong. just guessing.
love your velvet green skirt!
Adore all the cute toys! I would love a giant icecream cone!
Your outfit is beautiful the rich colours look very luxurious!
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My god your are so elegant!! Toy store looked fun!
Jane, this outfit is speactacular! You are such a star.
ahh! that bucket o' babies is hilarious and your new two headed sister is darling...
happy halloween!
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Your jacket is exquisite and that fur collar was just the right touch. Thanks for letting us into your world. I love to see what you're wearing!
The little baby orphanage is too much! Toy Joy looks like a great funny little shop! Thanks for all the good recomendations there. :)
lovely outfit, Jane, you look very Russian in it, the hair up and the fur around your face... any Russians in your bloodline? and I luv the description on the plastic baby bin, LOL!!! Glad you had a good time despite the rainy weather :)
Cute blog - I keep coming back.
I imagine the local/regional brand is a big part of these fashion blogs. I'm still confused about the Texas essence though. I understand it is all about car-culture, and that seems contrary to street-style fashion.
Oh man I love toy joy! I used to live in San Marcos, it's about 30 minutes away, and I would make trips to Austin just for Toy Joy and nothing else. They used to have disco balls in every size, and I got one for my car.
Hey Jane! I've been living in Austin for a little over a year and haven't made all the rounds yet- Toy Joy I've been to, it's so cool and bordering on creepy am I right hahaha.. and you went to a great selection of vintage shops- especially Feathers I love!!!
that blazer is awesome. Just sayin.
That is all.
stunning. absolutely stunning. except I'd lose the fox and work with a more traditional belt. usually i like the addition of the animal belts...and Im all for excess...but I think it takes away from your look. very shanghai 20s.
What vintage store in Tulsa did you go to get that piece? I actual live in Tulsa so im interested in finding better shopping. So far i only go find vintage at Cheap Thrills.
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wow, such cool stuff! Thanks for sharing Jane =)
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Oh my gosh!
Those ice cream cones are to die for!
I love them so much, it makes me feel like taking a trip to Austin for the sole purpose of buying one.
XOXO,
Connie
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Those toys all look so cool! I love your outfit! It's so elegant and chic, and I love everything about it!
you look like a princess^^
lovely outfit
and that place is so nice
i can imagine the cool stuff there:))
Wonderful collar! It's just perfect with the jacket!
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