Today I was at a community service meeting on the East side. On the way home, I noticed a…read moreValentine's sign ("All you need is love". It was in front of three boutique stores. I popped into the first store, Kindred Spirits. It could be described as store that makes you feel at home. There is a pleasant aroma in store as you enter...very comforting and inviting. They have quality goods. I liked that the clothing were spaciously hung on the racks. Interestingly, nothing of their clothing had bright colors, which are my personal favorites. I did enjoy perusing the store. In this boutique you can find a variety goods tops (long-sleeved, short-sleeved and cropped tops), jackets, dresses, skirts and accessories. The clothing are not fad-like with a very conservative feel. You will be able to wear these clothes for years and decades to come. Importantly, they are focused on environmental sustainability and social responsibility Similarly, the prices are a bit more for these clothing than the average boutique. However, you investing in the Austin community. The sales associate was very helpful and friendly. I learned that this is a locally-owned, woman-owned business. Very pleasant shopping experience...

Below average selection and service was awful not even a hello. Don't understand how such small…read moreBoutiques want to make sales without any customer service. My wife liked something but refused to buy it because of the women at the counter.

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.

I absolutely adore this little shop right in my neighborhood. How lucky am I that it is just a…read morequick 3-minute walk for me? So very lucky. I love buying things here as gifts for my favorite people. They really have a uniquely curated collection of items. You can find all the scents from candles to diffusers, sprays, perfumes, and more. They carry items that you might find elsewhere but the quality of those items elsewhere might be hard to beat. Top quality merchandise here whether you're buying an accessory piece for your home or spoiling yourself with spa products. Nice staff and prices are what you would expect from.

Charm School Vintage is one of my favorite stores in our neighborhood…read more They've carefully curated vintage pieces with western flair (clothing, jewelry, etc). In addition, you'll be able to find items from various eras as far back as the 30s through the 70s. I've seen some stuff there even older than the 30s. Everything is of exceptional quality and condition. Not only do they sell but they buy as well. If you've got vintage wear you'd like to get rid of, try them. They give cash or credit for things they'll buy from folks. As with most stores like this, you'll get more in store credit for your stuff. Fun fact: they've also got a location in Waco.

Charm School Vintage is an eclectic vintage boutique with variety of the items to choose from. The…read moreshop looks small from outside, but it has a good amount space when inside. With a contrast of muted colors at the next-door boutique, Charm School Vintage is full of color, textures, and flavor chic. According the store manager, each piece in the shop is purchased directly and not on consignment. One rack is white to off-white bohemian chick pieces. While all clothing is vintage, there are a few modern items such as journals. The store manager was super friendly and made me feel I was the only one in the store. This was the perfect spot for anyone who loves fashion with a bit of spice. Prices are in a rather broad range - from inexpensive amount to a bit pricey.

Oh man! There's nothing else like Aro in Austin- or anywhere else, tbh. It's a tiny storefront that…read moreis filled with sunshine, plants, and the most exciting collection of jewelry you will ever find. (They also have some home goods, stationery, and clothes, but the jewelry is the true star.) Leslie, the owner, (who is super sweet by the way) stocks hard to find jewelry lines from emerging designers. There are different styles (chunky statement necklaces, so-small-they're-almost-invisible earrings, etc) but everything is artfully made and so so beautiful. Whenever I visit, I want it all. Plus, the shop itself is so pretty that I always end up snapping a couple pics on my phone for home decor inspiration. Since everything is made by legit designers, the price tags are definitely not what you'd find at Forever 21. But, there's a pretty good range- In addition to the $200 things I really want, I always find $40 or $50 things I really want. In conclusion, anyone who needs to buy me a present, go here pls!

I love Aro. They stock a thoughtfully curated, eclectic selection of jewelry, clothing and gifts…read more The owner, Leslie, is kind and super funky!

The owner holds an annual event to empower young girls to embrace confidence and self-love. The…read morementorship group I work with were invited so I had my first experience with the amazing and wonderful Mrs. Alta Alexander. I can only say that I was not prepared. Not only is she a force to be reckoned with, but she was the perfect role model and facilitator for this great event. Our young ladies will never forget this day. Now on to the boutique. This place has an classy yet comfortable atmosphere that encourages conversation and makes you truly feel ladylike. It's an experience. Handbags direct from Barcelona!!!!

Oh I LOVE this place and the clothes that they carry! Alta makes the store that much more gorgeous…read moreand friendly. What every shopping experience should be**

Amazing store and even better employees. I am from out of state and I went in last minute to find…read morean outfit for an event and Farrah helped me find the perfect pieces. So many great options in there. The outfit was amazing and well worth the trip and price. Farrah is hands down the best employee I have encountered at any store. She went above and beyond to help me and was the sweetest girl. If you go to this store - ask for Farrah!

I love this boutique! They have such a great selection of pieces from classics to unique finds. The…read moreitems are high quality and while the prices reflect that, they do have a nice range of prices. They are so nice and helpful too. They will give you fashion advice, offer to hold an item while you think about it overnight, check their other stores for your size and just make the shopping experience all around enjoyable.

I placed an expensive preorder here that they never fulfilled, along with countless others. Please…read moregoogle and avoid this place. Insane.

I was hired to do hair and makeup on 10 models for #esbyfest, an annual festival hosted by the…read morebrand that takes place during SXSW, which is already an incredibly busy two weeks as a HMU artist in Austin. The Esby team agreed to my rate and I showed up and did my job getting the models ready to walk the runway in the fashion show portion of the event. After the event, I sent them my invoice, which has yet to be paid. I followed up regularly, each time being told that payment is on the way, there's been an issue with their bank, and even promises that "we will be able to send the payment out by end of this week," which Esby never made good on. In June, I learned that NONE of the vendors Esby hired for #esbyfest have been paid. The company owes over $120,000 in unpaid invoices for this event -- but wait, there's more. Esby stopped paying rent on their commercial space in late 2023, meaning that Esby was aware of cash flow issues and still chose to move forward with #esbyfest in March. This is unconscionable, especially for an Austin-based business that brags about its ethical supply chain practices. I'm proud to stand with the other vendors of #esbyfest as we bring these indefensible actions to light and demand action from Esby co-owners Stephanie Beard and Gerald Tempton. The amount I'm owed isn't worth taking them to court over, but I hope some of the other vendors who are owed thousands of dollars and even tens of thousands of dollars take legal action against these fraudsters and get justice. I hope the customers who placed orders in 2023 and have yet to receive their items get their money back. The vendors of #esbyfest have come together to demand what we're owed because we know there's strength in numbers. Esby, Stephanie Beard, and Gerald Tempton: do the right thing and pay us what we're owed.

It's a pretty cute store with lots of trinkets and trendy stationary. It is rather on a pricey…read moreside, some items prices are justified, others feel a bit overpriced. I almost never see anyone who works there, so I don't know how the service is. It can get pretty overwhelming in this store because there's always a huge crowd for the Photo Booth, which makes it difficult to browse some areas of the store.

Super cool store that is right by a stationery store - awesome for the book fans with cute…read morekindle/phone groups/bookmarks (paper and magnetic) with logos such as "definitely not smut" and "one last chapter". There's also miffy items if you're into that! There's also a photo booth where you can line up to take photos - costs $7 - my sister and I did not bother since the line was long on a Saturday afternoon.

The Feathers Boutique has some very interesting vintage pieces with a very colorful palate…read more Really enjoyed the textures, colors and variety of items. The items were reasonably priced. Service was a mixed bag. One sales associate was super friendly and helpful. The other sales associate had a bad attitude and probably should not be in the customer service industry. Go to Feathers Boutique for the clothing and accessories but not for the service.

Way above my tax bracket to by quite honest. most clothing items i looked at were between…read more$200-$800but the store itself is cutesy, me and my friend wandered inside for fun just to check it out. we left empty handed because aint no way im spending my paycheck on a regular sweater. however, the store workers were very kind and inviting.

I visited the Austin location in search of a classic crew cashmere sweater for an upcoming trip…read more(didn't want to pack my heavier cashmere tops) and was pleased to find them available in store. However, color options were limited at the time - gray and canvas (oatmeal). I tried them on and purchased the Small size as I found the fit a bit larger on my frame. The cashmere crew was comfy and I wore a base layer underneath (cotton long sleeve tee) . I was pleased to grab the second sweater (canvas) on sale. Overall solid shopping experience and good value considering other cashmere brands are on the higher price points. It's nice to own various cashmere pieces from good value buys to high end luxury. Personally, Everlane sweaters are priced just right for those on the fence, you won't be disappointed.

Every time I come to town stopping at this store is a MUST! Someone always greets me when I walk…read morein. The customer service is always nice! Tye was AMAZING! He was such a big help with offering suggestions and breaking things down to a science where I could understand when it came to the different types and fits of the jeans. I was also surprised Tye remembered me when I came to the store for the first time two years ago. He even remembered Aquila assisted me (our names are similar). He was just as AMAZING back then.