Johnny Was

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Cuute merchandise for reasonable prices-$24 or less. Service is sincerely friendly and courteous!!!read more

Beware. You pay cheap for zero quality!…read more Earrings are defective and poor quality. Brought back a pair that I didn't even wore once as it broke when I put them on. Went back to the shop to exchange but the manager didn't even bother and said that that was a final sale and there was nothing they could do. Does she think I will ever be back in that store or recommend it? Never and to no one. I had paid cash as I know small businesses like that get hit with credit card fees. Next time will know better. Pay in card and contest with merchant as what I bought was defective and this store customer service is inexistent. Don't bother and go somewhere where quality and customers matter

One shoulder dress

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De Lany Balboa Inside

Crush Clothing

3.5(23 reviews)

Not sure how to star rate my favorite clothing store today. I've been going to Crushes since they…read morewere in Costa Mesa. My boyfriend bought me a beautiful necklace for Christmas. It broke within a couple months. I called them and they said to bring it in and the girl fixed it as it was just the clasp. Well, it broke again this time it was the soldering. Went into the store today and explain to the girl who worked there what happened. She was very condescending and blew me off. Not what I expected since I've been a customer for many years. Sad... it will be a long time before I purchase anything again.

Jen and Diane at Crush Balboa are awesome. They made sure to give me a call back when I requested…read moreand expedite my purchase to ensure it would arrive on time! Thanks ladies!

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Isabelle's Cabinet

3.1(60 reviews)

Great cute store in a perfect location!!!!! Had exactly what we needed!!!! Bought an adorable…read moredress!!!!

Love this store. so many cute items. Can't wait to come back. Eloise was awesome and helped us find…read moresuch cute pieces

Inside the store.

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Inside the store.

Amore

5.0(14 reviews)

1.0 mi

Amore has beautiful women's clothing at affordable prices. I love the knit materials and beautiful…read moreprints they use. It's easy to find something that fits and looks great!

The best place on the planet. I have purchased some of my most fabulous outfits on the planet that…read morewas reasonably priced, especially for Orange County . Unfortunately, they closed. I'm hoping they open up somewhere else

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Stevie Sister

5.0(7 reviews)

0.1 mi

This is Fashion Islands hidden gem. It's a very eclectic and charming boutique…read more The staff is always welcoming and attentive. They have a nice variety of dresses, sweaters, pants, pajamas and leisure wear. They have accessories as well as amazing smelling candles. I've shopped here a few times and today I was lucky enough to run into the owner while shopping. She is super personable and went above and beyond, offering water and styling a look with me. I bought a super cute jumpsuit and a bralette. I've also gotten super comfortable pants and a cute crop top in the past. I look forward to continuing to shop here, supporting a female run business!

TOP-NOTCH! Came in to make a return and Lexie was so sweet and helpful. Took time to help me make a…read morenew purchase and I couldn't be happier.

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Instagrammable interior

Tropez Boutique

4.7(15 reviews)

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I am a professional speaker and trainer and "looking the part" is an important part of my business…read more Monir is always on the lookout for high quality fashion for me. She goes above and beyond to help me look my best. She sources unique things so I stand out and look classy and professional. Her boutique is a place you are made to feel like family and always welcome. She takes the time to call me when she gets that special item in that she knows will work for me and what I need to look fabulous for any occasion. I highly recommend you stop by and let her help you look the part.

Love that tropez boutique has new styles to choose from every time I visit. I really enjoy the…read morecarefully selected pieces for their unique and fabulous quality. It's better to pay for long lasting quality then to buy fast fashion. I have clothing from here that I still wear from 3 years ago! It's the best place for professional attire and evening styles. Will continue to come back! Go check it out!

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OC Couture

4.8(5 reviews)

1.0 mi

So glad I stopped here before my trip to Providence, RI I…read morewas leaving the next day for my friend from the East Coast's Irish Catholic destination wedding in a mansion at Barrington Beach. Being from California and having been skipped over when God was passing out fashion sense, I was at a total loss for what to wear to a "casual" rehearsal dinner. The lady working was able to help me choose an outfit that I not only loved and felt stylish in ... but that also helped me feel like I blended in perfectly with the rest of the wedding party (all from the East Coast) while still setting my style apart and giving me that Bridesmaids from California look. Made for the cutest picture and I will forever remember the jeans I was wearing when I first stuck my toes in the waters of Narragansett Bay.

I LOVE this store! OC Couture has a new owner and it is now one of my favorite stores. I walk my…read moredogs on Balboa Island and I can bring them in the store while I shop (the owner even played with them - so nice!). I bought this tan sweater, that I have not seen anywhere else, and I get so many compliments on it. I also bought a cute dress for Christmas, which my boyfriend loves. I am very excited to see what new clothes she has when I go in and I ended buying something each time. Finally a place where I can always find something I like that fits well!

Larimar and Diamonds!

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Great gifts for under $100!

Shara

2.3(3 reviews)

The service was okay, the selection was suspicious because the squishies looked kinda fake, but I…read moretrusted my gut and I was wrong my ''smushers'' had a knick on it, and it had so much air in it it was nothing like a real smusher. It then popped because the quality was SOOO terrible, my sister's smushers is still intact but she hates it because it has SOOO much air in it. Lastly the value was terrible as well, it was $10 dollars for an air filled piece of trash.

Visited this store last week while traveling. I have an allergy to nickel which is a metal that is…read morein most cheaper earrings, so I asked the lady working there if the earrings had nickel and she said they were nickel free. I wore them for 2 days and experienced a severe allergic reaction to nickel. So she flat out lied to me, even though she could have not known they were nickel, she shouldn't have sold them to me claiming to be something that they are not. These earrings are not as good quality as they say they are, I want my money back. Also, in the picture you can see how infected my third piercing got after 2 days.

Infected third piercing

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Infected third piercing caused by nickel allergic reaction

OnQueStyle

4.6(500 reviews)

1.1 mi

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I recently discovered this business through the Live July 4th Extravaganza! This is when I made my…read morefirst purchase of the red Louis Vuitton Epi Lockit. An invoice was immediately sent to my email and I paid it. The bag arrived quickly, especially for Hawaii, it was packed beautifully, was in perfect condition as described by the lovely host Michelle Fong and owner Eddie. Eddie controls the prices and he was doing a fantastic job to get us viewers excited by slashing his already great prices! A major bonus for a customer like myself who lives in Hawaii is there's no sales tax!! I'm so impressed with OnQueStyle from the beginning of the transaction to the very end. Excellent efficient service, Best prices, and Best merchandise condition. I'm definitely a fan and now tune in for Wednesday's live shopping event. My second purchase was a Valentino studs tote in pristine condition, which I scored a sweet deal from Eddie! Today I received my third bag and am thrilled with it...and it's still July lol. btw also in July I bought two great bags from Michelle's newly formed The Handbag.Exhange launch show. Try this company! Eddie will give you the best deal he can.

Welcoming boutique with very nice merchandise and great service. Happened to park outside and am so…read moreglad I stopped in before dinner.

My amazing Louis Vuitton cross body bag

Louis Vuitton wallet

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This is my new favorite LBD!

Etcetera Etc

3.0(8 reviews)

My favorite women's boutique in Orange County! There's a reason it's been around for over 40 years…read more They blend new trends with wardrobe staples and there's something for everyone. Definitely a must visit!

This store is the only reason I look put together on a day-to-day basis. Anytime I wear something…read morefrom here, I get asked all day where I got it. There's a reason this place has been thriving on the island for more than 40 years. We love it!

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