Austin | RoadTrippinTexas

At my last job, I worked with an amazing group of ladies who I have missed every day since I have left. Especially around lunch time, which is when we would cover a wide range of topics that I can’t disclose to you here.

As a parting gift, they put together a little gift bag of all things Austin, which included a “keep austin weird” bag (VERY important to take a reusable bag to the store here), a beautiful pair of Kendra Scott earrings (check out her website), Tito’s made-in-Austin vodka, and gift cards to some really great places around town.

And a cute little "keep austin weird" dog onesie for Brinkley

I set out to use my gift cards and hit up by george first. It is located on Lamar across from Whole Foods and has a great layout – really bright and sleek.

Things tend to be more laid back in Austin and I will admit I was blowing bubbles with my gum until I looked at the price of one of their dresses. And then I stopped popping bubbles and stood up straighter. As it turns out, they sell high dollar fashion. Beautiful clothes by designers like Lanvin, Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, and The Row. I decided to hold off on the high fashion and I found some really pretty earrings.

Note: I just realized this is the same store that is on South Congress and that location offers more affordable clothing. Both are worth checking out. If you are looking for a dress for a special occasion, the store on Lamar has a lot to offer.

The next place I went is called Breed and is located on 29th Street. They carry things for the kitchen, home decor, gardening supplies, and hardware. My kinda place. If you are looking for a gift, they carry Jon Hart bags, Vera Bradley, candles, lotions, and baby stuff. This may seem boring, but I picked up a much needed meat thermometer and a plant holder to put on my balcony – both are things I have been needing.