I was in the middle of a full on fashion emergency for a gala, and Nordstrom Rack may have saved…read morethe day. The dress I originally planned to wear did not work out, so I ordered another one. It's technically floor length, but I'm 5'10" so it stops at the ankle instead of covering my feet. So now the shoes have to be stunning enough that no one will even notice the hemline. I ordered a pair on Amazon that were supposed to arrive Friday. Then I got the dreaded update that they were delayed to Saturday... at 10 PM. Well, that's not going to work. So I made the mad dash to Nordstrom Rack Saturday morning. I walked in with low expectations, fully prepared to hit multiple stores before finding anything close to what I needed. Instead, I found the most gorgeous Badgley Mischka crystal pumps. They're slightly bigger than my normal size, but that actually works in my favor. They're comfortable, my toes can move, and I can already tell I won't be plotting my escape from them halfway through the evening. While I was there I grabbed a strapless bra and even found a formal bag that works better than the clutch I originally planned to carry. Sibyl at checkout was the perfect finishing touch to my morning. Friendly, outgoing, and genuinely helpful. The whole experience felt like the Nordstrom culture of service I studied back in graduate school.

Nordstrom Rack (NR) is the discounted, off season, & overstock-selling little sister to the iconic…read moredepartment store known for its high quality fashion brands and top tier customer service. This NR has been around at Gateway between Container Store and Whole Foods in North Austin since 2009, the first to arrive in our region. The focus is apparel, accessories, and shoes, with a little bit of cosmetics, body care, and travel supplies on the floor. Our family has been shopping here for years as a reliable, low-hassle source of decent wardrobe staples for the business casual office, last minute travel, or special events. I personally loathe the mall and massive department stores, so NR is my choice when I need to get in, get what I need, and get out with no distraction or delay. My husband loves coming in here for high quality dress shirts & shoes, and he especially likes the speedy on-site alteration service. If you enter the Fitting Rooms area, at the back of the men's aisle on the right, you'll see someone sitting at a sewing machine, hemming away. Be sure to join the Nordy Club to "rack" up rewards for purchases. See what I did there? Lately I've been preparing for a summer trip to a cool climate destination, and I wanted to refresh some well-worn capsule wardrobe staples with some durable new items that I'll be able to wear for the next 20 years. It was so nice to be able to do this shopping confidently from the comfort of my home using the NR app on my phone, having access to the entire NR retail inventory, then having my items shipped for free to my local store for pick up (suck it, porch pirates!). If you do ship to store for pickup, skip the checkout line, and follow the big stickers on the floor paths that direct you to the Fitting Rooms for pickup. A team member will scan the code from your phone & go retrieve your items, which will be carefully packaged & wrinkle-free.

If you have champagne tastes and a beer pocketbook, Uptown Cheapskate may be the place for you…read more Founded in 2009 in Salt Lake City, Uptown Cheapskate has 160+ stores across 29 states of which 44 are located in Texas. Their target audience is teens and young adults. Being a resident thrifter and consignment store connoisseur, my friends recommended I try Uptown Cheapskate located on Burnet Road in Austin, TX. The store is well-organized with placards delineating key sections of the store. Uptown Cheapskate carries vintage clothing, men and women's clothing and a variety of shoes as well as accessories. The store does not appear to be in "junk" mode as the pieces appear clean and presentable. Racks are sorted by type and style. While there was a Versace blouse displayed on the wall, I did not find any other upscale pieces. The brands tended to be more mainstream and not distinctly upscale designers. You can also sell clothes at Uptown Cheapskate. Bring in items that are in good condition and trending, and they will give you cash on the spot or a somewhat more in store credit. This is a great option for clothes sitting in your closet...waiting and waiting...for you to release them. Smile. Prices were reasonable, yet not deeply discounted. However, you could not tell this by the large meandering queue at the cash register. I picked up a couple of items to purchase and was then totally discouraged by the length of the queue, so I put my items back. Definitely will consider returning to Uptown Cheapskate at non-peak hours...

They didn't take any of my clothes but I found some good stuff on the sales floor. I also found two…read morebootcut jeans I wanted but neither were my size :(( I left with a 30% off newish Abercrombie black leather jacket and 2 western belts. I ended up donating all my clothes to the Purple Heart through them.

Let's shop for summer. I've heard of Tyler's but I've never…read morebeen. And I finally got to check them out. Store is pretty large with a men's section, women's section, and kids. I took my time to really get a feel of the store. I did see some nice items in the women's section, but nothing that really spoke out to me. It was a miss for me today. But maybe another day I'll find something. Austin and Texas t-shirts were a little higher price than some other places I've seen them selling for. A dress made in China was like $100.00. I wasn't feeling it.

Born and raised Texan, who would never been to Tyler's in Austin, but has always owned a T-shirt as…read morea proper Texan does. Staff was busy but asked if I needed help. Huge sale was going on including $5 Burelo t-shirts. Ended up with a family of 4 set of Tyler tshirts and went on my way.

I love this store, amazing owner and amazing associates. Every time I come here with my daughter we…read morealways are helped and greeted, and even at times they give outfit recommendations. You can also find some rare pieces for a great price.

The ladies here are amazing! Every time I shop, they help me find something I never would have…read morepicked out myself, and it always ends up being a winner. While the selection can be limited since I wear a large/XL and size 12, they always manage to find something that looks absolutely stunning on me. Love they have a tailor onsite

I've been coming for a while and love the facilities. The trainer I worked with was great and…read moretaught me a lot. Only 3 stars because today when I came Leilani at the front gave me attitude checking me in. Like sorry that I interrupted your nothingburger conversation about how pretty and angelic some girl is to ask help getting checked in! Corporate changed the app twice and I got a new phone and couldn't log in. I'll still come but that was crazy

Gold's Gym on Burnet Road is still as shiny and glistening as it was on day one. This Gold's Gym…read moreis always super clean and with many locations to exercise - cardio, and weight training (machines or free weights). This gym is super spacious, modern with state of the art equipment. In addition, the gym has a posing room (yep! posing room!), hydro massage and sauna services. There is something for every discerning gym member. I went for a total body workout early this morning. While the time was early morning, the gym was in high gear with a fully packed gym...not an original idea. It was not long waits for the equipment....so, the selection of equipment is good. My goal was to do 3 set of 15-20 reps. Goal accomplished...in addition, it is centrally located with easy access from Burnet Road. With standard Gold's Gym membership, you can access to this gym with no extra cost. Monthly membership is $29-$49 dependent on access level and premium amenities.

I popped in to sell some old military uniforms I had been using for costumes. I was bummed to find…read moreout they don't buy from the public. But the good news is the person working the counter was extremely helpful in directing me to a few other places where they do. The store is clean, well laid out, and bright. You can browse through and see a ton of great vintage clothing. And it's a really trendy part of town, so of course there's a great coffee shop on one side and a vinyl records shop on the other. It's a seriously cool place to find everything you need to get some chic funky threads for a night out.

Blue Velvet vintage is a cool, quirky and eclectic vintage store! The store good variety of both…read moremen's and women's vintage clothing, spanning multiple decades (notably mid‑20th century through late 20th century). Interestingly, the store combines vintage items with some modern items. For example, socks, some jewelry and sunglasses are non-vintage. While the store is small, it is easy to browse. In addition, clothing and shoe items are spaced apart where you can easily view them and ferret through the racks. The value of items are reasonably priced and some items as low as $5. I did not find anything I could not live without, however, I will definitely pop in from time to time. Also, there is a fair amount of free parking. The store manager was super helpful and personable.

This place is CLOSED for good. I went there over a few months ago and they were selling everything…read moreincluding the furniture. The manager told me they were closing because they would eventually need to based on Texas laws. When they were open, the customer service was stellar and I enjoyed the selection. I wish they were still open.

I first learned about this store at the Fall into Wellness Festival hosted by Mantra so I just had…read moreto check it out, and so glad I did. It's truly the store for what ails ya! They have a fantastic line of thc and CBD derived products ranging from beauty, body, home, and even pets! From tinctures to candles and everything in between. It's located in the shopping center with the Alamo Drafthouse so parking is plentiful. And the staff is super friendly and knowledge. Be sure and sign up for the loyalty rewards program too! Now if you will excuse me, I have a bath to slip into.

The Heartening is an absolute Austin gem!I've been a regular for about a year and it's my go-to for…read moreeverything from everyday wear to event-ready outfits. What makes this spot a "must-visit" is the two-store setup at one location: The $3 Store: Almost everything is a flat $3. I love that I can build a full outfithere for less than the price of a single $10 item at places like Goodwill. The Premium Section: Located in the former warehouse, you can snag brand-name pieces for a tiny fraction of retail. They have an amazing selection of clothes, bathing suits, pajamas, shoes, accessories, and bags.They even have a free section outside for extra finds and fitting rooms on-site so you can make sure everything fits perfectly before you buy. Here are a few outfits I've found here: Customer service is great as well. A total win for the community!

Saw this in Instagram and thought I would check it out…read more It is a cute, clean venue with reasonable pricing and a good selection of apparel, shoes, and accessories. The selection is constantly changing, but fun to browse. Service is great. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

This small consignment shop sits in a small strip center on Burnet Road near to an uptown…read morecheapskate store. They have about three dressing rooms and lots of quality ladies wear. They will purchase clothing that is less than three years old and is a notable brand which has been cleaned and pressed. You'll find a nice selection of clothing, shoes, jewelry, and bags. They do offer layaway and sell gift cards. Informative photos included, all sales are final, no returns.

As with any resell store, for me, it's hit or miss. The hits are always scores that never happen…read morefor me anywhere else; retail or resell, because either I usually can't find anything that I like or that fits, or I refuse to overpay for attire (unless it's for shoes or handbags). I spent around $400 last time and walked out of there with a new, versatile luxury work, weekend, and special occasion wardrobe; including shoes, a handbag, and belts. The overall experience is the only in-person clothes shopping I enjoy. The selection is boutique, thoughtful, and organized. Service is always friendly and they make it easy to consign. I have been consigning and buying from them for over 10 years.

staff was very rude. my family & I were trying to enjoy some shopping after a nice family lunch…read more not a family friendly boutique as the workers were mean mugging our children. they didn't ask if we needed help & instead were making faces at our children & us.

Cute little shop great location especially being across from snooze am (where u normally have to…read morewait u can just wonder in here) Cute clothing pieces Decent prices Just a bit of everything Customer service ok Quality is decent for the price Especially on jewelry Me n my grandma decided to get a matching jewelry set