Some friends of mine and I stopped in this store as we were touring St. Augustine. The owner was…read moreextremely rude complaining that we didn't have an appointment. When I asked if it was appointment only that we were just looking around. She said that I could look but I wouldn't find anything She was very condescending and rude. Yet, when we offered to leave she began to tell us how she needed to make money to pay the bills yet continued to complain that we couldn't find anything because she was the only one who knew where things were. For some reason she felt the need to tell us about her various job experiences. It was the strangest experience and for someone who's store was empty of customers, she sure did a good job of running us out. Needless to say we left without purchasing anything. We did go to another fabulous Consignment Store named Christie Blue.

From the owner: The Way We Were Vintage Boutique offers a wide collection of vintage items, clothing, accessories,…read moreand more. They have a large inventory of authentic vintage hats for men and women as well as vintage wedding dresses, tuxedo jackets, velvet coats, antique rings, rhinestone jewelry, bracelets and more. They have always specialized in curating quality, authentic vintage clothing that range from the early 1900s through the 1990s, with a sprinkle of retro reproductions and period costumes as well. The Way We Were Vintage Boutique has been a favorite among the locals as well as visitors and tourists to Saint Augustine for 15+ years. You will want to make sure you check out this unique shop while you are visiting the area!

DISASTER AVERTED!!! For the Superbowl I decided to wear my velvet harem pants because if I am going…read moreto be stuck watching football, at least I can be comfortable and look glamourous! Unfortunately, as soon as we arrived at the party my young daughter whispered to me, "Mama!!! Your....your pants have a hole!" I blanched and went to the bathroom to see what she was warning me about. Sure enough the entire BACKSIDE had split down the middle! EMBARASSMENT CITY! Not only did I have to borrow a pair of pants for the rest of the party, my favorite vacation pants were now ruined. I was ecstatic to see Heidee's Formals did alternations *and* repairs. Perhaps she could SAVE my pants! I had a delightful meeting with Heidee (her personality is so sunny and inviting) and she said she could help me. In less than an hour my velvet harem pants had been repaired and without any sign they had ever been ripped in the first place! She is a DREAM! I cannot recommend Heidee's Formals enough if you need any repair or alternation job! Now I can go back to looking glamourous and it's all thanks to Heidee!

What a unique and vibrant business! This bridal boutique and formal attire alterations and…read morecreations is known for their Filipino hospitality and one of a kind barong and vest combos. I'm Filipino and I've never heard or seen anything like it. The service is great and speedy, of course it is by appointment only.

Ms.Shawna was very professional and attentive to what my daughter wanted and needed. My daughter…read moresaid yes to her dress. So, glad I found her!

I booked and paid for a consultation with Lady Strut Gowns (Shawna Grant) in March for my…read moredaughter's prom dress. My daughter originally wanted a the look could be done or at least closely achieved. That is what I paid for. My daughter selected a dress (which was under budget), leaving room for customization. The owner also made it clear that she does not sell the same dress to multiple students, which built additional trust in her process. From there, everything became inconsistent. What was said in person did not match what was communicated through text. At one point, I was told via text that achieving the look would require a redesign of the gown and that due to the structure of the dress, it would not look exactly like the reference photo. I understood that. However, in person, I was repeatedly told that the look could be done and that we could get very close to it. At no point during the consultation was it clearly communicated that the dress could not be achieved in a comparable way. That difference in communication is what led me to move forward and continue investing additional money into the process and things she said was needed. After paying invoices for materials and services, no real progress was made on the original design. When I didn't like the appliqués she suggested, I was told to go find my own--which I did and purchased myself. Then after my daughter selected a second look (which she again confirmed she could do), I was sent another invoice and paid again--even though nothing had been completed from the first design. All of this started in March. Fast forward to the week of prom. Sunday, I was told materials were delayed and that she would reach out once everything came in. Monday passed with no communication. I reached out Tuesday and was told, "I thought you were coming up here," even though no time or clear purpose was ever given. At that point, I asked her to complete the dress and send a picture before finalizing instead of going back and forth. Late that night, almost 1 AM, she sent a picture of the dress. The dress looked nothing like what was discussed. I addressed it immediately and respectfully. Instead of working toward a solution, she became defensive and told me if I was unsure of her work, I could come pick up the dress and let someone else do it--two days before prom. I made it clear I was not unsure of her work, but what she sent was not even close to the design we agreed on. We were then told to come up there. My daughter left work early and still did not get to properly try on the dress. When I saw it in person, it still looked nothing like the reference photos. She then claimed that I told her I no longer wanted the original look, which is not true. The only adjustment I requested was lowering part of the design to accommodate my daughter's hairstyle. At that point, she said she could fix it--but would need to be compensated again for her time. Keep in mind, she had already been paid since March and had not completed the work as agreed. Another payment was made, and I was told the dress would be ready by 5 PM. Then it became 7 PM. Around 7:30 PM, I received a call saying the material wasn't working and the material she requested now need to be removed to get the look. At this point, the design looked nothing like what was discussed. It looked rushed and completely off from the vision that was presented and agreed upon. Another major issue throughout this process was the lack of accountability. At one point, I was told that I "picked the tulle," which is not accurate. In our text messages, I was only asked to choose a color that was closest to the dress--not the type of material. There was never a conversation where I selected or approved the actual material needed to achieve the design. I do not design dresses. I do not sew professionally. That is her field of expertise. When a client provides inspiration photos and trusts a business owner to execute a look, it is the responsibility of that professional to determine what materials are required--not shift that responsibility onto the client after the fact. I asked her to remove the material and simply add the appliqués throughout the dress. I also requested a refund for the materials and services that were no longer being used. That is when the situation became completely unprofessional. She began yelling on the phone, hung up on me, and sent nasty voice messages stating she did not like how I was barking out orders. She then said she would only partially refund me and that someone else shostating she did not like how I was barking out orders. She then said she would only partially refund me and that someone else should pick up the dress. When my ddaughter went to pick it up, they were made to wait outside for 15-20 minutes, despite her stating previously that no dress leaves without a fitting. She then came outside recording-with scissors in her hand.

Owner was so helpful during our appointment. Had great ideas for the dress & flowers…read more She made you feel comfortable and welcomed.

From the owner: Bridal Boutique with European Wedding Dresses! We’re thrilled at the prospect of helping you find…read morethe perfect dress! Share your preferred time for an appointment, and we’ll make sure you have a delightful, relaxing and stress-free personalized experience. Our team will handle everything else as you explore our collection. If you have any questions or need assistance, just drop us a message, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Our boutique operates by appointment, so please call, email, or fill out the form on our website to reserve your time. We can’t wait to share in the excitement of finding your dream dress with you!

I had higher expectations from the reviews here on yelp. I brought a doll here, ask them to make an…read moreopening in the back of the doll so I can put a voice recording heart inside. I asked for a Velcro or a zipper. I got the doll. They literally just cut a hole didn't even fix the fringe. They glued two pieces of Velcro in the back and put a piece of cloth over it when you open the pocket the Velcro rips off so I had to spend 30 minutes trying to sew them on so they would be there. And they charge me $35 for something I could've done at Michael's for four dollars and probably turned out better. And they also cleared the message on the heart which required me to re-record it.

should be zero stars . dropped off throw blanket to be stitched up a bit on November 20th. told us…read morethey would call with a price . Called them two days later , extremely rude on the phone . told me she would call me back Monday or Tuesday of the next week . So , here we are . 11 days later , no call back !!! I went in and ask for my blanket back. Owner was rude , tried to give me the wrong blanket back at first . I told her , no it's the blue one . After setting my blanket on the counter , she snatch the blanket out of my hands . if she was a dude there would have been hands thrown !!!!!! then she used some profanity as I left . PLEASE DONT USE THIS BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!