I had an absolutely lovely experience today at Thread and Seed. I live in the South Park…read moreneighborhood, but this was my first time coming into the store. Upon first entry, the store was clean and well lit, staff were very friendly but not overbearing, and clothes were well displayed. I'm in my early thirties and personally, I struggle SO hard with fashion. I never quite know what looks good on my body, I have no clue what the latest fashion trends are, and I generally feel self conscious about sizing and trying on clothes. Without the help of a stylist or exceptionally kind and fashion forward friend I'd probably always be stuck in the skinny jeans and workout attire life. When I browsed the store, there were a few small pieces that caught my eye and didn't see terribly far outside my comfort zone, so I grabbed those for a fitting room and Ashley, one of the team members, approached me and offered to start me for a room. While I finished my browsing, she guessed a couple of my sizes and added some pieces that she thought I should try. I absolutely LOVE when boutiques do this, as again I struggle so much with fashion and knowing what would look good on me. Ironically she guessed my sizes better than I did, which also helped immensely with the experience. I loved some of the picks that she made, and she also helped get me out of my comfort zone into trying a wide leg pant that didn't make me feel like a box and like I was losing my figure/shape. She checked on me frequently, brought additional sizes as needed, and helped me better understand what clothes flattered my figure and were "in" right now. I left feeling so much more confident about what I had picked up and like I wasn't living a decade behind in my wardrobe. Although the prices of the boutique are a bit higher than you might pay at a chain or big box retailer, the service truly is exceptional and the quality for the clothing seems to be higher. Ashely mentioned their recently opened La Jolla location also offers personal styling services, which definitely is up my alley. I will absolutely return to Thread and Seed and am so grateful for my experience today!

Really cute and aesthetic products! I bought a birthday card here and they had a lot of items that…read morewould make thoughtful gifts! The service was excellent - I don't remember her name but the person working behind the counter was extremely friendly and helpful. Products are quality and I think you can what you pay for value-wise.

It was my first time visiting La Loupe Noir in San Diego, and let me just say--everything here is…read moreadorable! From the clothes to the shoes to the accessories, everything is stylish and unique, and surprisingly, the prices are very reasonable compared to other stores. The whole place has such a vibe--very goth-chic. They have great specials, a lovely selection of makeup, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I even found the cutest pair of glasses that I'm obsessed with. Next time I'm in San Diego, I'll definitely be coming back for more!

It was my first time visiting recently and the staff were so kind and awesome!! I got to browse the…read moreDemonias collection and they had a great selection of clothing and accessories in many sizes. the decor is gorgeous and there were fitting rooms available which was very nice :] def coming back soon!

They were out of stock of all the cute tops they displayed online and they didn't take my credit…read morecard at the time, literally had to go next door for cash.

What a perfect hidden gem! Beautiful selection for all different sizes (up to 3X)! Decent prices!…read moreBest part is the girl working absolutely radiated PLUR vibes. I couldn't recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back! :]

This place is a magical WONDERLAND of BEAUTIFUL & unique clothing! I spent weeks looking for…read moreCoachella outfits online & I wish I'd come here sooner! Pam was SO helpful & kind, helping me find items but not pushy at all (perfect combo). I had no idea they make the gorgeous pieces they sell! The quality is amazing & prices are cheaper than similar (high quality) festival clothing online. I got a beautiful black lace skirt and beautiful matching top with long arms, and flowers on the black lace. Gorgeous and I can't wait to wear it! The items are one of a kind because they are made on site so you can really show off some beautiful statement, artistic pieces of clothing if you like that kind of thing, which I do! Their jewelry is beautiful... Looks exactly like items I saw on Etsy for five times the price! I can't wait to come here next year while before Coachella so I can get all my outfits here. It really is a hidden jam in San Diego! I'd highly recommend it for anyone going to costume parties or festivals!

Sales person didn't pay any attention to us. Limited selection and was not super impressed.read more

A friend of mine told me about Mona Lisa when I moved downtown a couple months ago. This place is…read moregreat! Cute, cute, cute accessories (and very affordable) as well as cute clothing (that I haven't bought yet because I told her I need to lose 10 pounds first! :p). The best part? She does alterations and can find pretty much anything your fashionista heart desires. Oh, and you can drop off your dry-cleaning and she'll have that done for you also! So convenient! A couple days ago I went in with a Tadashi gown I'd been fortunate to purchase for half off at Nordstrom Rack. I thought I needed to have it taken up and inch or two so I could dance in it but she assured me that it didn't need to be altered (which was great because I've already spent too much getting ready for the event I'm wearing it to next weekend) and that it looked fantastic. I'd also mentioned body-slimming undergarments and she said I didn't need them. I love that she gave me an honest-once over rather than having me break out my wallet. It's for this reason that I'll be a faithful customer to the Mona Lisa Boutique...Where else can you get honesty at the expense of a sale? LOVE IT! Thanks Soheila!

I had just gotten a a new hat to keep the sun off my dome, and it was a great looking kufi to…read moreboot. Just one problem, My noggin was just to darn big. I walked in thinking that surely I'd be politely informed that I was in the wrong place, but no! Soheila (owner), after a careful examination of my bizarre problem, told me to come back in three days. I did and I couldn't be more pleased! The hat fits now. I think I look Great in it, and there's even a place in back for my pony tail! She had to hunt up matching material for my hat (which I didn't even buy at Mona Lisa), and then be creative about actually making a hat bigger. She charged me only $15 for it, This kind of Customer service is nothing short of Heroic! and I don't think I will ever darken another Boutique's door! Me in my fine new hat: http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt210/swanbrown/Happycustomer_crop.jpg

This is the cutest store!!! I love how a lot of the collections are by private/local…read moreshops/creators. The prices are also very reasonable for a boutique shop. My friend and I went in there and we had such a pleasant conversation with the man working. Luckily I'm staying right down the street so I will be back. I really want to make a charm bracelet here - the charms are so cute!

This store is super cute and the owner is so nice and welcoming. They have a cool charm bar where…read moreyou can make a bracelet or necklace and choose all your own charms. Great store to find unique and beautiful gifts for others or yourself. Highly recommend checking them out! They even have a tiny coffee bar in the back that sells kombucha, what a gem of a place!

Great deals on clothing staples and bew fashions available frequently. Great to see bew local…read morebusinesses doing well in City Heights. Friendly staff.

No matter what else I have to say, the main focus of this review is the outstanding customer…read moreservice by this team. I almost don't even care what they're selling. It could be "a ketchup popsicle to a lady in white gloves". These guys have nailed it. Helpful, without trying to be pushy and going above and beyond to make sure if you're trying to find something that you get pointed in the right direction. With this being an outlet, the prices and sales are usually on point. During the weekend we went, there were a lot of styles that were 40% off. I found a great pair of sneakers for my daughter and they ended up being about $20-25. What else could you ask for? The fact that there was a sales person walking the floor to help everyone was really a plus. During my visit at the outlets, this was by far the best store we visited!

I'm a puma girl from way back. I even tried to get away with wearing pumas with fat laces as…read morecheerleading shoes in HS. So I was so excited to hit up the puma outlet. I got a new pair of black in pink suede sneakers (old school), to go along with it - I got myself a pink and black puma shirt and a set of new socks. If you don't already know, puma socks - the low ones with the sports like compression support are the best. They last so long and some of my favorite socks ever. Plus very inexpensive considering they keep up the shape and elasticity forever. Anyway, I'm still always all about the puma. Next time, I'll need a new tracksuit and some leather old schools.