The Wild About Music store is such an incredible and fun music store in the heart of downtown…read moreAustin :D ! It has such a vibrant and upbeat appeal, with quirky and meaningful souvenirs for either yourself or for friends and family :) ! And the employees are super friendly, warm and courteous :) ! My sister and I first visited this store at another location over a decade ago when Quincy was the music store cat :) ! Quincy has since passed away. And now, Louis, an adorable tuxedo cat, is the current store cat :) ! Louis has his own merch for fans like us who absolutely adore him :D ! My sister has frequented Austin more often than I have, and always makes an effort to stop by here when she is in town :) ! Ever since the store moved from its original location in downtown to its current location today :) ! There is even a section and a window display dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton :) ! You can find all kinds of quirky merchandise items, like stylish and fun mugs, magnets, games, clothing, vinyl record decorations, miniature guitars, and art work :D ! You can never get bored in this store :) ! And amazingly, most of these quality items are very reasonably priced :) ! My sister thought a kitty record-designed scratch board for her friend that was only about $13. I found some cool piano socks and scarves to purchase for friends :) ! And we bought a lot of the tuxedo cat keychains and a plush animal because they were so cute and at such great prices :D ! We will definitely come back on subsequent trips to Austin :D !

Cute store, friendly staff, lots of gadgets to choose from for that great souvenir, gift or…read morepersonal purchase. Centrally located on Congress Ave, can't miss it while on your way to some of the local landmarks happening around town. Need a guitar? They got you!

I have always loved this shop, 20 years maybe? I went to grab a jacket off the sale rack and was…read morecharged FULL PRICE. Didnt notice until I got my cc receipt. Emailed and called w/ no response. Seriously? The store was busy so i'll re post after I contact them again, however I should not have to be spending my time correcting the error they made. Just be careful when buying there and CHECK YOUR RECEIPT.

Unfortunately, I have had a bad experience at "Co-Star". I was very excited when this place first…read moreopened up, but I have been there 3 times now and have yet to be helped by any of the staff. The clothing looks cheap and too trendy and I'm pretty sure the buyer is just going to other boutiques and stealing their lines because I see the same stuff at Y&I and Dog & Pony. I feel like this place is just trying too hard. Sorry, but I won't be coming in again. -Katherine.

If you're looking for super cute, special, and stylish pieces, this is the spot!…read more My favorite boutique in Austin by far; there's a great (but not overwhelming!) selection of completely unique clothing, jewelry, handbags, and other accessories. The shopping experience here is so fun! The way the store is set up, you feel like you're working with a personal shopper that set out items just for you. I walked away with a cute af satin skirt with a side slit and a crop tank. I'll definitely be coming back for any special occasion outfit!

The few times I've come in here I've been treated with such kindness. It makes me wish I made time…read moreto come in here more often, simply because the owner and her employees are always just the sweetest. The place is always clean and easy to navigate. I was feeling pretty low when I came in and the genuine compassion that came from the owner was enough to turn my whole day around. If you're looking for unique pieces that'll set you apart from the rest, shop here!

Lovely little shop, great curation. Found perfect glasses that go perfectly with some I bought in a…read moresmall town at home in Washington which was fun. I had to leave but definitely want to check out their jewelry more next time!

My entry into Lovecraft was eventful. Their spring door shut on my shoe heel and popped it off…read more Thus, this store has made an indelible impression upon my first visit. Be very careful as you open their door. Lovecraft is located in East Austin on 11th St. Their name comes from a 1990's Texas speakeasy that was creative and diverse. Lovecraft is women owned and operated small business with ethically made goods and sustainable brands. They also focus on emerging and new designers. This was my last stop in the boutique trifecta. Lovecraft is where fantasy meets whimsical, while making a lasting statement. Every items feel unique and one of a kind. I envision this store for gifts for the hard to shop for people. The store manager categorized the shop as apothecary (one of those dreamy, sensory‑filled shops with earthy scents to the beautifully crafted herbal blends. Focus is on wellness, ritual, and natural ingredients.) Price ranges from reasonable to expensive.

Amazing! I have visited Paper Work a couple of times over the years when out and about. Yesterday I…read morestopped in just on a whim to shop. I noticed that they carried a local brand that I loved, "Ornamental Things." The Paper Work employee who was greeting us must have noticed that their section for this brand immediately caught my eye as I darted over there stating "this is the brand of that necklace that I lost!" I just moved recently and lost some jewelry in the process, including one of my absolute favorite pieces, the "Heart Wave" necklace by Ornamental Things. I was searching over there to see if they carried the exact piece that I was missing, but sadly they didn't. The Paper Work Employee (I am still disappointed I did not catch her name) approached me and asked which exact piece was I looking for? Stating that she could reach out to the owner of Ornamental Things to see if they had more of that piece in their stock. Sure enough the employee snapped a photo I had of myself wearing the necklace and sent it off to the owner, she was able to locate one (Thank goodness!) and I was able to purchase it! It is on its way being shipped to my home. I am so thankful for the Paper Work employee who went above and beyond to not only make my experience amazing but provide one of a kind service and replace something truly special to me. Thank you!

Cute, eclectic shop off of Congress for your Austin chachkis. We wandered in here a few times, and…read moreended up getting an iron on patch and sticker. This shop is narrow, but long... there's a lot to see! Anything and everything related to Austin and Texas- jewelry, clothing, artwork, soaps, you name it! Fun shop to check out when visiting !

You'd have to shop in NY or LA or international to find KickPleats' curated classics. I literally…read morehave their clothes and shoes from 5-8 years ago that I still wear, which is fantastic when you figure out your individual style. KP staff are pros and super no pressure--and it's the only place I shop in Austin.

Kick Pleat on North Lamar is a boutique tucked in the Clarksville neighborhood residential area…read more The store carries a strong portfolio designer clothing, shoes, and accessories, and jewelry. The items feel modern and the kind of place where you find pieces you will likely not find anywhere else. The space itself is bright and well organized, making it easy to peruse the store. Today, I was captivated by the crepe paper floral and window designs...quite unusual, in a good way. While there were three sales associates in store, no one independently offered to show me any items or ask me what I was looking for. When inquired about a couple of pieces of jewelry, one sales associate did show me the pieces. The store inventory tends to be on the higher end pricing side. With that said the pieces appear to be of high quality and unique. Kick Pleat appears to be a boutique for shoppers who enjoy fashion and appreciate carefully curated pieces. Customer service needs to be improved.

If you're a fan of horror movies and/or rock music...this is your kingdom!…read more There is so much to see that you'll feel overwhelmed...in the best way. All kinds of clothing, figures, art, toys to spend your money on. The store employees and nice and helpful as well. Make sure you have at least an hour free to really dig into this place!

I went into Aaron's Rock & Roll thinking that this might be like a gothic clothing store or a punk…read morerock clothing store. While there are a lot of t- shirts that cover the topic of "Rock & Roll" such as various bands and musicians (there were t shirts from movies too!) it didn't quite meet what I thought the inventory would be. But I was delightfully surprised in another way. My geeky side! This place is loaded with action figures and I love, love action figures! Some were toy lines that took me down a road of nostalgia that was extremely pleasant while I spotted some other toy lines I could not recall. But in that regard this place is super amazing for it's action figure selection! The staff was friendly and eager to assist which made this a very solid stop!

What I love about Strut is their ability to have the perfect amount of options for browsing. I…read morenever feel overwhelmed when I come ready to shop & buy! In full transparency, I've never bought anything from Strut full price. Do yourself a favor & sign up for their emails, then wait for their BOGO 50% or Everything 40% promos. For occasional wear and trendwear, this is a great stop. I shop here to supplement my classics/basics from Banana Republic, Loft & Zara. They have cute, stylish clothing, along with accessories (jewelry, scarves, bags, sunglasses) & shoes. Fun place to shop! I've always received great customer service here. I'm definitely a fan. :)

I think STRUT is stalking me. Okay, maybe not, but they sure do read my mind. Just a few months…read moreafter taking a job on Koenig Lane, they open up an Allandale location. AHHHH. I couldn't be happier. I'm addicted to strut but this location is blowing it out of the water. Amazing staff and I'm loving the jewelry they have in stock right now. I could honestly hang out here all day. The best part is, its the only place my boyfriend will brave because they always have available seating and water bottles to sip on while you wait. I've even seen some locations serve mimosas on weekends. Its my annual birthday treat for him to buy me some SODA brand shoes from strut. I can't wait to watch this location grow. They can't get rid of me...and why would they want to? I'm a delight.