I was so glad to see this spot was still here when I visited Austin again a few weeks ago!…read more I visited this fun store about 5+ years ago when visiting a friend who lives in Texas and I remembered on this trip that they have a table with a bunch of crystals on it. We were nearby having lunch and walked over and it's still there! Tons of beautiful crystals and I was able to get a Rose quartz and two smokey quartz towers - all really good quality for insanely good prices. They have some great vintage clothing inside and some cute accessories and fun items. Great location near to some other cool shops and finds and Hillside Pharmacy for fabulous bites. Super friendly staff who wrapped my gems up with love and care for the trip back to VA. A+

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.

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.

This is a cool little vintage shop off S. Congress. The clothing are in more of a neutral palate…read more I would call their clothing more of a modern vintage. The store manager was sweet and helpful. The prices were very reasonable. I had an amazing customer experience.

One of the many great boutique vintage shops to be checked out while in Austin. Great selection of…read moremen's and women's vintage. Less men's than women's but enough to be worth a look. Prices aren't exactly a steal but also not crazy high. Staff was pretty friendly too. Just be careful because you might find the perfect James Sunderland jacket to wear to an Akira Yamaoka show but decide you don't need another jacket and then just be kicking yourself later that you didn't buy it.

I was really excited to go thrifting at a few shops around Austin while we're in town, but…read moreunfortunately this experience completely changed that. If you have young kids, I wouldn't recommend bringing them here. As soon as we walked in, my two-year-old accidentally stepped in front of the employee, and her reaction was surprisingly rude. She immediately told me she was overstimulated and doesn't like kids in the store. She said he could sit on the couch but wasn't allowed to walk around. I understand setting boundaries if a child is being disruptive, but we had literally just walked in, and he wasn't misbehaving.... just being a toddler. I explained that he's only two and it's not realistic to expect him to sit still the entire time. After that, she gave me a dirty look and continued to stare at us while I tried to shop, even though I kept him right by my side the whole time. In the end, we decided not to spend our money somewhere that made us feel so unwelcome. It was disappointing, especially since we were looking forward to supporting local shops. Just a heads up for other parents this may not be the most kid-friendly place, and you might not feel comfortable shopping there with little ones.

You cannot be confused that you are in the Leopard Lounge as there are leopard prints on the floor…read moreinside and out. In addition, there is an entire section of the store dedicated to animal prints. This somewhat large store has clothing shoes and accessories as well as being a sister store to Pavement. The Leopard Lounge also have ornate chandeliers and furnishings. According to staff a large portion of their customer base is the University of Texas at Austin students. The prices in Leopard lounge are affordable.

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.

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.

I discovered Garment Modern + Vintage years ago. In fact, I supplied some pieces to Garment in…read moreexchange for a store credit. I have had that store credit since 2023. Garment is a sought-after designer vintage shop in Austin. Located on South Lamar, the shop offers a carefully curated collection of high quality women's vintage pieces. The selection embodies fashion forward vintage including well preserved and visually appealing garments. Garment has a boutique rather than a thrift shop persona. I like that clothing was loosely hung on the racks for ease of perusing the items. Bailey, the sales representative, was super patient and kind. She happily showed me anything I wished to see in the store particularly those pieces that were under lock and key. She also offered to reach out to a jewelry designer for different ring sizes...so kind of her. Garment Modern + Vintage is a great destination vintage aficionados and fashion enthusiasts. Found one item! Bailey put it in a beautiful box and bag...very nice touch! While I used a little of my credit today, I still have more to spend.

This is such a cool store! I actually went in search of unique jewlery and I know this store had a…read morecollection worth checking out. The clothes are fabulous and I ended up buying a single diamond hoop style earring as a gift for my mom, and also one of their deliciously smelling perfume roll ons. The ladies were so welcoming and really helpful in helping me choose the gift! I was visiting from Chicago and ended up going in twice because the first time I was too rushed and felt like I needed to go back and look some more!

It was SO much fun shopping for ATX tees at Capra & Cavelli Downtown for family & friends! René at…read morethe downtown shop is friendly, helpful & so patient as I shopped for 9 colors & sizes! Thanks, also, to Sandy for the generous donation of the gift certificate I won at Leadership Austin's Best Party Ever raffle!

Great little secret. Cool clothing/jewelry store embedded in the downtown Hilton. Usually these…read morekind of stores are just rip-offs taking advantage of captive guests. Not Capra & Cavelli! In addition to having a really tasteful selection for men and women, the service is the best! A special call out to Rene Rodriguez who made my night; fixed me right up with 2 great shirts - he was warm and got my number right away. Definitely check this place out.