Francesca H.
Yelp
First of all, the name, come on. Cute. One of the owner's last name is Goldwater. I had a little moment after looking at their business card. I thought it was great.
Anyways, onto the store..
I'm from Boston, so I haven't been exposed to the best vintage and thrift stores. My heart yearned for more. There has to be a place where there's a great selection and most importantly---great prices. Being a frugal student in the city and being interested in fashion is a huge predicament. I have seen countless stores overpricing vintage items that I almost gave up completely. Thank goodness for AuH2O. Boy, did they prove me wrong.
It's a very small store, but there are many things to look at. The best thing about the clothing is that it is carefully selected. The owners definitely have great taste and take extra care of what goes on their racks. Going through all the racks is a breeze, and the small size adds to its charm. Going to AuH2O is the biggest sigh of relief from overwhelming amounts of merchandise in chains like Forever 21 and H&M. Plus, every item is one of a kind.
The first time visiting, I picked up a deep red blouse with the cutest collar, a red patterned midi skirt, and a wicked pair of silk shorts that looked like a skirt. Oh my goodness, if I could only describe how fantastic those shorts were. It's like a Van Gogh painting, in shorts form. And it was $5. I probably would have paid 3x that amount for them. Because they were that awesome. In total, I spent $25, with the 15% off Thursday Student Discount. A skirt, shorts, AND a blouse for less than $30? I die.
The second time I came, I didn't find anything. It happens. But I just went again yesterday and found the cutest little black dress. It was a cross between lingerie and evening wear with lace and a zipper down the middle. With the quality fabric, it could have easily been $100 or more. I paid $27 for it. I guess it's a bit much in terms of thrifting, but I knew that if I didn't buy it, I would regret it. One of the owners even let me put it on hold until the next day because I forgot my wallet.
Seriously, I think I'm going to shop here more than those chain stores. Plus, I won't see another girl down in Washington Square Park wearing the same thing as me. Who else can say they have Van Gogh oil painting like shorts? Do yourself a favor and check out this thriftique.