playa wear

rob1981sac · Post by **rob1981sac** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:14 pm

Any good shops in Sacramento or San Fransisco to buy cool playa wear/costumes?

Thanks for the help

Deb Prothero · Post by **Deb Prothero** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:33 pm

I'm sure many from the area will help out but I just had to mention the thrift store that Howeird took me to in the East Bay area in April. I was visiting SF to go to the memorial for Caleb on Ocean Beach and I had only packed casual vacation wear and clothes for a conference I was also attending later in the trip.

I felt what I needed was something in black and something to keep warm.

I found a great skirt and a couple of tops. Howeird found me a fur coat that was perfect! And he gifted it to me! We left the store having spent a miniscule amount of money and it was perfect.

Hopefully Howeird will come along here and give you the address - all I can remember is that it was not far from a tire shop and a bank and was in a strip mall. I have to say my best playa finds have always been in thrift stores.

Bounce530 · Post by **Bounce530** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:03 pm

In the area of "J" and 21st in midtown Sac theres a funky little second hand joint...the name of the place slips my mind right now...but you can't miss it..

Sail Man · Post by **Sail Man** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:09 pm

Deb Prothero wrote:all I can remember is that it was not far from a tire shop and a bank and was in a strip mall.

Jeez Deb, don't narrow it down that much, we don't want to make the quest so easy

Dr. Pyro · Post by **Dr. Pyro** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:24 pm

In Sacramento the place is called Cheap Thrills. You can also buy your Burning Man tickets there as well.

DoriumLux · Post by **DoriumLux** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:51 pm

Cheap Thrills is run by the biggest creep in Sacramento known for sexual harrassing his employees, paying his employees under the table or not paying them at all.

Bounce530 · Post by **Bounce530** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:41 am

DoriumLux wrote:Cheap Thrills is run by the biggest creep in Sacramento known for sexual harrassing his employees, paying his employees under the table or not paying them at all.

Hence the name.

har-har, anyway, Cheap Thrills is the place I mentioned that couldn't remember the name of.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:59 am

Depends what you consider a "costume". Something you would wear to a suburban Halloween party?

EspressoDude · Post by **EspressoDude** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:06 am

some of the best costumes are nothing at all

Playa Tom · Post by **Playa Tom** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:08 pm

Prisim Magic Clothing is a funky little store in Sparks, it is run by burners and burners are a large part of their business. They have a good selection of tie dye and petticoats. They are nice people,
Prisim Magic Clothing
2161 Pyramid Way
Sparks, Nevada

775 356 5577
877 366 5577

If you decide to stop there on the way to Black Rock City there are a SuperWallyMart, a Costco and other stores a mile up the road, and a SaveMart a few miles farther. Keep going out the Pyramid Highway (445) to Pyramid Lake turn onto 446 and left on 447 at Nixon.

Thecatman · Post by **Thecatman** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:25 pm

I have'nt been to that place in Sparks yet but The Melting Pot 1049 S. Virginia St in Reno is another place that caters to burners. they sell playa wear, costumes, decorations, tickets etc. Thats where I got my ticket the last three years.

Jerome Templaugh · Post by **Jerome Templaugh** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:32 pm

well, my frau makes her own clothing, with der tatting and der smocking and we never argue about what color looks best with her skin type, you know?

i have a black hat...

that's all i really need, and in Western Pennsylvania, there are lots to choose from, you know?

but that's just me, i'm kinda simple, and stupid, and dont know any better.

check out our Mutant buggy!

Absolut Jeenyus · Post by **Absolut Jeenyus** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:25 pm

This year I'm dressing like a human. Say hi if you see me out there.

Post by **AntiM** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:59 am

Funny, I've had a mutant buggy in the past and I have the bonnets and hats and a prayer kapp ... keeps the dust out of my bun.

The Bondage Buggy, with black leather and spikes, but I never could get into the whipping. It was fun.

I'll have to scan in pics of it though.

Lorgasm · Post by **Lorgasm** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:05 am

Hey!
This question is for any seamstresses in the house. I am looking for a pattern or suggestions for this. It is hard to explain and I cannot post pix. DOn't know how. Anyways, its leggings for club wear. I got the material; fuzzy stuff. I've seen girls wear these things that go around the thigh and they go down to their feet. Each leg. They are so hot and would love to know how to make them. I am not a good seamstress so whatever helpful hints you can throw my way, would be highly appreciated. Thanks and Good luck on your journeys home.

Peace,
Lorgasm

Bounce530 · Post by **Bounce530** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:36 pm

Right here;
http://playaliciousplaywear.tribe.net/t ... 834a3d25b9

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 1:07 pm

like paul on the road to tarsus, i have no idea where i'm going.