Frida: Fineries & Frocks

I love this trailer and the owner. Every time I visit I find something I can’t live without. great vibe. LOVE IT!

With this establishment, it’s all in the name. Frida is close to my heart, so I had to make a stop by this gift/​clothing/​vintage store.
Yes, there was some Frida Kahlo inspired art & gifts but there’s so much more packed into this small package of a store (FYI, just checked their website/​blog, and it looks like they’ll be moving into a vintage trailer around the corner! Interesting.)
This place is packed with so much. I had to pull 2 – 4 passes around the whole place before zeroing in on items which pulled me. There is a small section of vintage clothing on a rack near. I pulled out a few items, but as per usual, my arms are too long, my pecs to HUGE, or my belly too humungous. I did pick out a Latin-​style long-​sleeve shirt – who cares if the cuffs button at my elbows! I’m a fashion trail blazer I tell ya!
There is also some new clothing as well. I so wish I could have pulled off the black western embroidered shirts they had. They were AWESOME! (check out the photo of the hops-​embroidered shirt I coveted).
In addition to clothing there is an array of artsy gifts for one to check out. I spoke with the woman behind the counter (owner?) and she mentioned that many items sold there are from local artists (COOL). She also mentioned that she is from Austin — I’ve always wanted to go there (no wonder she was so cool).
Ummm, so yeah, I walked out with quite a few items, and a smile.
Perhaps next time, I’ll be brave enough to let out that inner rock star and pick up that black hops western shirt!

You know that paper skeleton you’ve always wanted? What about that cowboy hat made of recycled beer cans? And the cute dress for the summer? You can find them all here at Frida!
I wandered in from the streets on a sunny afternoon and found myself in here way too long. It’s a small space but every item is worth taking a peak at. I also loved that the business owner greeted me warmly as I entered the store. She seemed busy organizing some things but left me to it and reminded me if I need anything I just have to holler.
I found a few racks and hangers with vintage clothing as well as shelves covered in nick knacks ranging from Day of the Dead style decorations to dog collars and baby clothes. This is the perfect spot to find a unique gift for a friend or a clothing item that can’t be found anywhere else.
Oh — and don’t forget to say hi to June Carter on your way out! She’s the French Bulldog that hangs out in the back corner making sure you pay her a visit before leaving.

My husband and I visited Frida today, looking for handmade belt buckles by Steel Toe Studios. We found those, plus cool art pieces and clothing by local designers, and western shirts from Rockmount Ranch Wear. This store has a great mix of edgy and kitch. Shannon, the owner, is very pleasant to talk with and obviously knows the people behind the products she carries. If you’re in the mood for something different and fun, I highly recommend a visit!

I can’t believe I’m the first to review this, but I think this shop is separate from Georgetown Tile Works because they have their own website and are listed as the «sister store» to the Tile Works. Although there were definitely tiles in the store… but oh so much more!
Ok, anyway, enough of that. Someone else can be my fact checker.
Thursday night after leaving the Taste of Georgtown Unilocal Party, my friend and I headed out to check out the rest of Georgetown. Right across the street from The Engine Room was Shop Frida. We noticed the cute window and then the rack of interesting frocks outside. All good girls know that deals come from frock racks placed on the sidewalk. But we did not know how good of deals we were about to find!
I found a cute Mexican-​style vintage skirt with embroidery for $ 8 and my companion also scored a black eyelet sundress for $ 8. So sweet.
The owners were very welcoming and conversational. We asked how late they were open because the owners, a man and woman behind the counter, looked like they were settling up the books for the night. They acted like, no biggie, don’t mind us and have fun!
And all the fun kitschy stuff around the shop was amazing! If I need some presents in the next months, that’s where I’m going.
In fact, I adored these retro cylindrical lamps with pop images they had around the shop. Images of Bettie Page and some other 60’s-looking ladies and some «orientalized» 60’s abstract women. All really cool and colorful. I asked the woman behind the counter about them and they ended up being reasonably priced and made locally by the lady who used to own The Sit ‘n Spin back in the day. How’s that for hip functional art?
I also adore Frida and enjoyed the Mexican-​kitsch so I’m hooked. What a great introduction to Georgetown – affordable art and down to earth folks!