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THE RICE THRESHER LIFESTYLES
LifeSt
FRIDAY, MARCH 10,2006
11
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by Margaret Tung
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How to make the
most of shopping at
Houston thrift stores
Whatever your clothing budget may be, a good selection can be found outside of the
expensive boutiques in the Galleria and the Rice Village. Looking for a unique costume
for the next themed college party or the perfect dress? Or perhaps you don't mind
digging to find something you never realized you needed - who knows when owning
a sailor suit circa 1992 could come in handy? Before you set off on the rewarding
adventure of thrifting in Houston, a little guidance from an experienced thrift shopper
can improve your experience immensely.
The Heights
Value Village - Thrift
311 19th St.
(713) 685-5440
Value Village is on the list not only
because it is better than Savers and
Salvation Army but also because it hosts
half-off sales in which it slashes its
dollar prices to mere change. Scenesters
and emo-screamos all know where to
head — straight to the kids section.
This area is home to the oh-so-fitted
elementary school tees and well-loved
junior league uniforms. Value Village is
also the perfect place to find the outfit
for a college party. Be sure to pick up
belts from the 1970s and 1980s in order
to make any outfit discotheque-worthy.
Retropolis - Vintage
321 W. 19th St.
at 19th and Rutland
(713) 861-1950
Party-worthy frocks and lace skirts
fill this charming shop. Some digging
is required, and the prices are a little
steeper because items are vintage, but
the finds here are usually worth it.
Most of the clothing, jewelry and ac-
cessories come from the 1940s to the
1970s, and there are usually enough
of-the-moment pieces to go around.
Find items for special occasions here if
you do not want to show up wearing the
same dress as someone else.
TAYLOR JOHNSON/THRESHER
Thrift Thesaurus
Ever wonder what makes some
old clothes cost $0.20 and
some $2,000? A great deal is
determined by the quality of
the clothes and whether they
have been brushed by fame.
Generally, different terms are
given to different price ranges,
depending on the origin of the
clothes. So memorize these key
words to avoid spen ling $100
on an old, sweaty 1 -shirt.
Thrift: Cheap and recycled;
used. Think of "thrift" items as
something your mom would have
donated to Goodwill when she
cleaned out your closet after high
school graduation, which might
explain why the T-shirt bearingyour
middle school's logo that you found
at a thrift store last week looks so
familiar. Note that even if she gets
a check for a load of clothes, she
does not get a percentage of the
retail price of the shirt.
Vintage: Applies to items that
are at least 20 years old; price
range can vary from a couple of
quarters to a couple thousand
dollars — that is, if you are in the
market for a Coco Chanel dress
from the 1960s.
Consignment: Items come from
people who drop off their goods. As
opposed to thrift goods, the seller
receives a percentage of the profit
when an item is sold.
Only at a thrift store like Value Village can one find trucker hats, neck ties,
sweaters and white platform shoes on the same rack.
Westheimer, between Shepherd and Montrose
Buffalo Exchange - Vintage, consignment
1618 Westheimer Rd.
at Westheimer and Mandell
(713) 523-8701
Hipsters and preps alike flock to this store to drop off their gently worn
items for cash or trade. Sellers can choose to get 33 percent back in cash or
50 percent back in trade — a lax consignment deal. Peruse the denim section
to find jeans from the likes of Seven for all Mankind, Rock & Republic, I rue
Religion for women and Diesel for men. Skip over last season's Gap cardi-
gans and Urban Outfitters tees and look for the occasional Fendi top or Mart-
Jacobs blouse.
The shoe section is hit-or-miss. Sometimes a Gucci sandal or Prada loafer
will be lurking behind a dusty pair of Doc Martens, but grab them last; there
is probably someone behind you eyeing the same pair.
Leopard Lounge — Thrift, vintage, consignment
1637 Westheimer Rd.
across from Buffalo Exchange, next to Taxi Taxi
(713) 524-9100
The cash-or-trade deal works similarly at this.straight-from-the-1980s store.
Decor is limited to black and red. The music blaring over the speakers is fun
to some and obnoxious to others, but shoppers either do not mind or are try-
ing to ignore it. The selection varies — occasionally there is an Anna Sui top
from the late 1990s or a colorful vintage summer dress on the racks, but usu-
ally a healthy mix of Bebe and Armani Exchange tanks can be had for less
than $10.
Guys fare slightly better at this shop with band-logo tees and old Lacoste
sweaters. There are also many other slogan-happy thrift tees that are worth
the extra $2.
Taxi Taxi - Thrift, vintage, consignment
1653 Westheimer Rd.
at Westheimer and Dunlavy
(713) 528-5500
The selection at Taxi Taxi is much like that in its sister shop leopard
Lounge, but it is in a much larger space. The cash-or-trade deal is the most
lenient of any of the Westheimer stores; sellers get 50 percent either way.
There are plenty of Members Only jackets from the 1980s for men and old
faux-fur coats for women.
From $2 thrift shirts to $7 Abercrombie & Fitch polos, combing the racks
can take time. Also, do not miss out on the large selection of jeans in the
middle of the store, as there are often a pair or two of Diesels between some
worn-in Levi's. See THRIFT, page 12
Clit curious
a beginner's guide to cunnilingus
This is the first in an occasional series offering
practical advice on sexual health and enjoyment.
The Thresher's sex columnists are happy to answer
specific questions in future columns. Send an
e-mail to thresher-life@rice.edu to reach them.
Jacki
Craig
LOVETT COLLEGE
JUNIOR
The myth of social ineptitude at Rice is not
necessarily true, despite the smart-kids-don't-get-
out-much stigma. Rice students are not completely
clueless, but we could all use a little help in some
social arenas. I happen to be here to provide that
helpful advice in a particularly sensitive area: sex.
So let's get down to business. And 1 do mean get
down. My first lotus blossom of wisdom covers an
infamously mysterious topic: cunnilingus.
Cunnilingus, going down or eating out is oral
sex performed on a female. It is the stimulation —
to orgasm — of the vaginal area, and for beginners,
it is best to focus on the clitoris. It is an act that
takes finesse, but given a couple of guidelines,
most people who were smart enough to get into
Rice are smart enough to follow these fairly simple
directions and become pros. Here are a few helpful
tips for my hopeless male cunning linguists out
there wishing to score off the intramural field.
First, know thine enemy before going into
battle. Hopefully, you are in a healthy enough
relationship to have at least discussed sexual
histories. No one wants to wake up with a raging
case of herposyphileesamydia.
But education is twofold: You must also know
the vagina. Instead of playing eighth-grade science
teacher, I will relegate you to the anatomy section
of Fondren Library. Suffice to say if you are only
98 percent sure you know where the clitoris is,
you may want to do the research.
Next, work the lips — yes, the ones right
below your nose. The fastest way to get a female
to orgasm is to mentally prepare her for what
is about to happen with a little — or a lot — of
foreplay. So compliment her. Kiss her. Take things
slowly. Remember, speeding through the foreplay
of oral means you will be spending a ton of time
at the actual task, and that is enough to frustrate
both you and your partner.
Which brings
me to my next Here are a few
point: Don't be an
ass. Females are
sensitive, and we
are all nervous when
it comes to full-on
contact. A million
things are going
through our heads
— do I look OK,
does he like me, do
I smell funny, will
he like it and so on.
There are a ton of negative stereotypes about
cunnilingus in general that do not necessarily extend
to oral sex performed on guys. I have had boyfriends
tell me they could not or would not go down on me
and then expect me to give them head. Guys, take it
from me: The quickest way to get a girl to want to go
down on you is to prove that you value her orgasm as
much as your own.
On that note, let's get down and dirty with a few
more hows. First, do not bludgeon the clitoris unless
you know your partner will like iL Rapid tongue
lashing, hard suction or teeth are rarely ways to
make friends and influence people. Think massage:
Gentle, repetitive motions are the best.
Much like fellatio, cunnilingus can be enhanced
by using your hands. I do not mean to go poking
around, which gels really uncomfortable. Try
gently stroking her thighs — but I cannot impress
on you how important it is to refrain from being
overzealous and getting rough. If your girl wants
you to play harder, she should ask; if you are
unsure of your boundaries, ask her. If you are
doing well, she will not be able to answer.
In general, listening to her will get you both
far. Moans are good, whereas shrieks that bring
to mind cats in heat are probably a clue that you
should stop. But above all, practice makes perfect.
Finding someone who is willing to go down on her
more often in the interest of bringing her more
pleasure is every sexually healthy girl's wet dream.
helpful tips for
my hopeless
male CUNNING
LINGUISTS out
there wishing
to score off the
intramural field.
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