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Now that spring is finally here, we can finally start dressing the part. But what new things are fashion concious Austinites going to wear (granted, if they have the money to shop)? Trends on the runway have, like always, trickled down to the mainstream and now local boutiques are carrying what the respective owners think are best for Austin. We asked the owners and employees of three popular yet very different boutiques - Factory... more ›

Because Austinist likes to spend money on things we don't need we recently took a trip to some newish stores on S. 1st. You may have noticed that cutesy pie shops seem to be popping up everywhere these days. Who needs malls when there are so many cute boutiques? more ›