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Best Unique Stores For Teens To Shop In Orange County

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Teens have a variety of interests and are always on the lookout for that new fad or style that they think is "them." Being bold and adventurous in your journey to self-discovery is not always a bad thing. More often, it's a normal part of fulfilling your dreams. Finding stores that will sell you the supplies you need to achieve your goals is just one step in this journey.

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Best Magic And Costume
625 S. Magnolia Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 827-6442
www.bestmagic.com

Young cosplayers will love this place as it specializes in magic trick supplies, makeup and costumes. The magic trick supplies will suit teen amateurs as well as professionals, and the costume part of the shop, at the very least, should appeal to the occasional Renaissance Faire attendee. But, there is more to be had. Ben Nye makeup, which is often used by professional performers, is also available at the store. The variety of products will give teens the inspiration to explore the performer within.

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Fingerprints Music
420 E. 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 433-4996
www.fingerprintsmusic.com/finprintswp

For the teenage music connoisseur, this store is a community. They schedule bands for live in-store performances. Such groups as The Broods, an indie band from New Zealand, are featured. Besides vinyl records, there are books, an assortment of knick knacks, and other items for sale. A bistro attached to the store encourages a social environment for customers. Explore your inner music critic at this fun store. The affordable prices are a plus for teens on a budget.

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Video Game Geeks
2221 W Ball Road, Unit A
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 817-7440
www.videogamegeeks.com

Geek culture is in, and gamers are some of its most prominent and established members. When they aren't engaging in some virtual shopping on the internet, teens and young adults sometimes like to purchase their video games at a store that exists in reality. Video Game Geeks doesn't just sell “cool retro video games and systems along with all the latest video game software and accessories.” They are also capable of doing system and disc repairs, a service not available via online mouse click.

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1 Look Vintage
215 5th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 549-8800
www.1lookvintage.com

1 Look Vintage is a clothing store that possesses a mixture of new, refurbished, and vintage items. Their clothing is not typical, allowing teen girls who buy from here to look a little different from their friends. Alterations made to vintage items, creating refurbished products, offers a twist on the retro look. They emphasize what they call “1 of a kind items,” and they get new items every week.

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Brandswalk
2930 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1680
www.brandswalk.com

Millenials with a strong attachment to technology will get why this store exists. Brandswalk understands that technology and fashion can go hand in hand. They sell trendy backpacks, messenger bags, and other products to store your technological devices in. They also sell accessories, such as cell phone accessories, so you can use your devices with ease and style

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Leilani Allmon writes for fun and enjoys sharing her thoughts on the internet. She resides in Murrieta, CA. More of her writings can be found on Examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/everyday-people-in-anaheim/leilani-allmon
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