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Lovey's Loot: Fab Fashion for Tango Dancers in Austin

First let me say that I really love my neighborhood. My home base is centered around 182 and Spicewood Springs. On the southwest corner of that intersection is the greatest strip mall. It has the best coffee and cupcake shop, Cupprimo, an amazing cajun place, Sambets, several restaurants, locally owned shops (plus a Big Lots, Dollar General and a hardware store.) When I talk to owners, buy things in their shops and generally shoot the breeze - I'm talking with my neighbors. The same people I see walking their dogs and getting groceries at our local grocery store. That's my neighborhood.

One new gem (well, new to me anyway - they've been there about a year actually) is Lovey's Loot. A vintage (as well as new merchandise) boutique that has everything a fashionable tango dancer would adore. Skirts and dresses with tons of style - but still completely danceable, plus evening gloves, scarves, fishnet stockings, fedoras, jewelry, wraps, ladies hats, slips, corsets - and so much more. But there's one more exciting feature at Loveys Loot - the gallery adjoining next door, In'Trigue, a fine art gallery of paintings, sculpture, imports and home decor. The space is already used for fashion shoe, live music and art exhibits. Soon it will also have "Jungle Boogie Cafe" which will serve food and tea. Which got me thinking . . .

In'Trigue is a large rectangular space with a wood floor, tables and chairs - and they'll soon be serving food and drinks. There's only one milonga on my end of town at Uptown Dance near 183 and Burnet and it's only once or twice a month. They already stay open late occasionally for other events . . .

What do you think? Milonga material? (Click on the pictures to see full size.)


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Anonymous said…
Im looking for a pair of latin tango dancers to perform at a Gala next March. If interested in performing please email me at tmendez_03@hotmail.com with your name, a picture, and rates. Thank You.
November 10, 2009 at 5:06 PM
loveysloot said…
I enjoyed meeting you and I appreciate the blog, sooo much! I am definately paying more attention when I buy for the store to include more and more fun things to dance in! I would love to still have a tango night! Call me 512-258-7500 Lovey
November 19, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Tango Therapist said…
I am hoping this works out. North of town? You have no idea. Yo soy el Norteño de Salado.
January 9, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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