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The city's true shopping experience dwells in its plethora of independently owned, unique boutiques. To get a real feel for the city, browse the funky stores along South Congress, the record shops on South First, or the vintage boutiques around North Loop. For something more upscale, visit the hip downtown storefronts of 2nd Street District and explore the high-end galleries, antiques, and home-furnishings emporia of the West 6th. Out in Northwest Austin and Round Rock, upscale shopping malls and outlet stores are plentiful.
Top off your travels to the Capitol City with something to top off your outfit. You might expect to find cowboy hats with wide, folded brims (and you will), but the store also stocks an impressive collection of charming bowlers, caps, and fedoras. The standouts, however, are the floppy, adorned women’s hats that will instantly transport you to the Old South. The staff is super knowledgeable and will help you to get the perfect fit.
What started more than a decade ago as a small Austin jewelry outfit has grown to be one of the capital city’s most successful businesses, with stores nationwide. Though owner and designer Kendra Scott does design ready-to-wear pieces, the genius behind her work is a paint-by-numbers approach to jewelry making: she’s fixed the templates, and you get to be the designer. At the Color Bar, select from a rainbow of stones to make endless combinations of custom earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. The flagship store on SoCo is retail therapy and art therapy in one.
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