Customers help pick clothing, accessories

Whether it be jewels or threads, Mana Culture is all about layering accessories.

The boutique has two locations featuring bohemian styles, fun clothing and accessories with a focus on layering to take outfits from day to night.

"The trends are great and they're a great guide, but if I just followed the trends and I didn't pay attention to what my customers wanted I would never have such a vast variety and attainable and wearable items for Austin," Mana Culture owner Jahnavi Sievert said.

A recent addition to Mana Culture's shelves is the Makai line. The stackable jewelry features all-natural stone and a hint of sparkle made by Sievert.

"It's not just sharing jewelry with people," she said. "They're raw materials from the earth, these stones that we use. Nature just provides the things we need."

As the new year approaches, changes are anticipated at the east location, which will soon offer more edgy and natural pieces.

"It will be same name, different boutique," she said, with only custom items offered at both locations.

Mana Culture, 2214 S. First St., 512-707-0200 1107 E. 11th St., 512-391-1555 www.manaculture.com