I'm a big gal from Swiss German farming stock. I know good and damned well I'm not a size 4, so I'm…read morenot delusional enough to think that I'm going to fit into their imported, high-end, Korean fashions. But I went in to find a birthday present for a Chinese girlfriend with really good taste in fashion and maybe buy a cute hair clip for myself. A clerk started giggling at me as soon as I walked into the store. Another sales lady walked up to me with a highly disapproving look on her face. "We don't have anything here in your size," she said. I could just tell she was envisioning me ripping the seams out of one of her $180 skirts trying to zip it over my fat ass. I'm well-acquainted giggles and rejection from clothing sales clerks in Thailand, Hong Kong, China, and Japan. But I wasn't expecting it here. Oh well; they lost my business.

I like this store and has bought several things from there. I used to live in Arioso so I popped…read morein the store when it first opened. Over the years, I've bought hair clips, cell phone charms, skirts, and dresses. The lady was very professional and nice. She is not pushy at all, and lets me have my time browing through the things. When she recommended an item to me, she was not pushy either. Many times I don't buy anything but just tried a few pieces on. She was not angry, like some other Asian store owners do. They have cute Korean style clothes. The price tags are pretty expensive, but they go on sale after a while, like 50% off. I like many styles there, but sometimes just didn't buy them due to the price. Sometimes they have on-sale items hanging outside the store. $29.99 a piece. I've found great bargains there. I bought a summer skirt, a winter skirt, and a full dress! Great deals.

I've been wanting to go to Redemption for several months and finally made it to downtown Campbell…read moretoday to check it out. It's a cute boutique offering California-made items such as pottery, clothes, skin care products, jewelry, art, and more. The store is nicely organized and their items are neatly displayed. A table with pottery near the entrance caught my eye right away. I also enjoyed checking out the flavored salts and oils for cooking, room diffusers, wall art, and jewelry. I was surprised to see they carry the wonderful Osea skin care products as I didn't know they were made in California. I ended up buying a ceramic spoon rest, room spray, and a tiny gold "diamond" ring. Their prices were reasonable. The store owner rang up my items and was very friendly and nice. I will definitely be back to shop here again.

I stopped by this small business a couple weeks ago and everything was as expected, prices of items…read morewere pretty high and especially for San Jose but nothing unexpected. I bought a tank top and it was $42 which was pretty steep but I didn't mind. Until today, I had washed the top I purchased ONCE and after only 2 or 3 wears it starts pilling almost everywhere! Sometimes the my washer does this which isn't avoidable, but I had washed it with like colors and fabric types so it shouldn't have done this. There's also weird lines in the fabric now so not sure if I would wear this outside my house anymore.

This is an interesting store located on Castro street , Mountain View…read more It is called " Therapy Stores " because it carries so many cute items that would made you smile I love the painted shells , mini ceramic vases and trays . Some handmade dolls and animals: men and women mini felt dolls , stuffed animals that are so cute ! There are earrings , hair clips , leather handbags , wallets , pens , umbrellas with colorful duck heads , etc You would definitely find one that will make you smile !

This was a fun store to peruse through in downtown Mountain View. It's surprisingly a NorCal only…read morefranchise of small stores selling gifts, accessories, and other small knick knacks. It's probably the best bet to get a gift that is cute and unique but you want it to lean more towards being western and not too kawaii and anime. Think of gifting a punny keychain or cute Jellycat versus a Chiikawa plushie or anime acrylic if that makes sense. Meaning that it's probably easier and maybe more acceptable to get a slightly more normie a gift here than it is elsewhere. As you can see, I'm learning what it's like to touch grass and re-integrate into human society. There's a good number of plushies, Jellycat and unique ones like a pink fairy armadillo mole one, tote bags and socks, nice range of jewelry, lots of California themed goods if you're looking for souvenirs that aren't mega generic, and they have a lot of other items as well. As with the quality and high regard some of these items have (Jellycats are NOT cheap), it can be a bit pricier, so make sure that you shop around and check prices elsewhere and that you actually truly care about the person you're getting stuff for and it's not a forced obligation one (family member you're ugh with or coworker Secret Santa that you barely know). Maybe a couple cute things I had my eye on, but it wasn't really for me (speaks volumes about me), but I can see how a store like this works in a pinch if you're gift shopping.

Liz was awesome! Super helpful and patient. I came in with recommendations from my podiatrist, and…read morehonestly, I hate buying new shoes. They're expensive, and when you need them for comfort and support, you really don't want to get it wrong. I spent over an hour here and never felt rushed once. Liz took the time to answer questions, help me try different options, and even helped me order a different color. The store started getting really busy, and there were a few customers complaining, but she handled everything like a total pro while still making sure I felt taken care of. Great customer service is hard to find these days, and she absolutely delivered!

I highly recommend the Footwear etc. store in Los Altos! Roman and Ariana helped both my friend…read moreand I to find shoes that fit our troubled feet. They were both so knowledgeable, patient and kind. It was a pleasure to shop there! It's the place to go for hard-to-fit feet!

Fairly big Daiso in Cupertino in a popular Asian retail and restaurant center. Once in a while the…read morecheckout line can get long. Daiso is a great alternative to dollar stores for household items. A little more pricey but better quality, much wider selection, and way cleaner atmosphere.

Yes, going into Daiso you know that it's a place filled with extra cheap goods (like a dollar…read morestore). That was fine when my son would come there to get chips and Ramune, but then he tried to be nice and get me a pair of slippers. I was waiting in the car for him. He grabbed a pair of slippers, but didn't think to get a receipt - which apparently has no value anyways - and brought them back to the car. They were way too small, so I sent him back to exchange (60 seconds after he'd left the store). The lady at the counter said he could not because he had no receipt (not even a true statement as you'll find out). So, then he didn't want to disappoint me and went and got another pair. The sizing is in super super small print, and he got it wrong again. I went back with him and asked for a refund. The lady at the counter was nervous and said she would need to call a manager. Another guy came up, and said he couldn't help, and called for a third person. This guy comes up and says he can't help me, and points to the receipt that says "no returns or exchanges"... which begs the question, why even have receipts?! I said he just bought these two items a minute ago, and the "second" manager said there were no exceptions. I get it if we brought back slippers that had been used, but clearly that wasn't the case. I've told my son to go next door to the Marketplace now for his Ramunes and snacks, which he buys 3-4 times a week. I would say they have terrible customer service, but they really have NO customer service. I had a decent impression of this store and now think they are awful. I am stuck with two pairs of slippers that don't fit and my young son feels badly about the whole thing. Much ado about losing $12? Maybe, but the experience is way more important than the goods, and the experience was hot garbage.

I always enjoy shopping at this location. This TJ Maxx is located in Cupertino on Stevens Creek…read moreBlvd. The TJ Maxx is connected to a HomeGoods which makes it even better. They have a big parking lot in the front. I love all the beauty product option and accessories. They have nice purses and a nice clothing section for men and women. I found some nice Korean skin care products for a reasonable price. They had a glow recipe mini set on clearance. I had to get that because the price was right. Customer service here is exceptional. The employees are really friendly and eager to help you. I had a lovely conversation with an employee in the skin care section. We were discussing the Korean skin care products and she told me about a few she had tried. I really appreciated that. The checkout wasn't too bad today. They had plenty of employees working at the registers and that made the line move fast. Overall a great shopping experience.

I had an extremely disappointing experience at TJ Maxx after a return issue caused by a cashier…read moremistake. Part of my jewelry return was never refunded, and I spent three consecutive days going back to the store because employees repeatedly told me to return the next day while they "figured it out." After wasting hours of my time during work breaks, a white younger manager handled the situation in a very disrespectful and dismissive manner. As soon as she saw me &started hearing my African accent Instead of listening, she continuously interrupted me, questioned my honesty, and repeatedly said she could not trust what I was saying without reviewing cameras -- despite the fact that I had been returning for days following their instructions. The issue was never resolved, no apology was offered, and I was treated as though I had done something wrong. The lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic respect was unacceptable.

I got 2 lehenga's for a destination wedding from here. Naina is super kind. She doesn't follow you…read morearound nor pressure you into anything. She lets you try on what you're interested in. She even let me sleep on the dresses I was debating between unlike other boutiques which pressure you into buying the day of. She listened to everyone of my alterations and made sure my outfit fit me perfectly. The price is super affordable. I think everything in the store is less than 700$ I bought a wedding lehenga which was around 500$ and the other around 350$. I see some reviews here saying she isn't kind, I completely disagree. She never once shammed any of my friends and we come in all sizes. She treated everyone with respect and maintained professional.

The only the disappointment me is meena bazaar doesn't have size small I always have to ask aunty…read moreto Order for me sometimes she says it's hard to order but she never hesitate to ask the store in India if they can make it for me there's always 50% chance if I get the outfit I like in small I'm looking forward to see small size in future thank you

Since I was at the mall, I'd thought I check out Anthropologie…read more They had quite a bit of seasonal items. They had lots of candles, candle holders and cute coffee mugs. I really love their unique glassware and dishes. They had a nice selection of costume jewelry including earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The also had some unique beaded purses. This is a great place to find a unique gift for someone who has everything. Things are pricey but you can find some sale items.

My first time at an Anthropologie. Stopped by to pick up a gift for someone and ended up enjoying…read morethe visit. The location is large, inviting, and thoughtfully laid out, making it easy to browse without feeling crowded. They have a great selection of clothing, home décor, candles, kitchen items, and unique gift pieces. Staff were friendly and the overall vibe feels relaxed.

The selection was small, the clothes were significantly overpriced ($18 for a fast fashion top),…read moreand the employees spent my entire visit gossiping about an absent coworker. Their point of sale system is Square and two days after I made my purchase, I received a mass email from the American Cancer Society. I didn't share an email with them, so after a poor shopping experience, I didn't want to be added to their mailing list through Square. I recommend other thrift stores nearby!

The service here is spectacular, but the store is quite small. The choices for purchase are…read moredefinitely of the highest quality - with many being high quality brand names. It is easy to spend a hundred dollars here, but you'll end up with an armful of great items at the same time.

Marina is a magician. I brought my wedding dress, which was a sample dress with beading that…read moredesperately needed some love and sizing down, and my reception dress 3 months prior to my wedding day. Marina works so quickly and efficiently that starting 3 months was actually a bit early- 2 months would have been sufficient for me. The first fitting appointment was a bit of a whirlwind so it helped to have additional set of eyes as well as pre-meditation of what I wanted. After the initial alterations, there was only one additional minor alteration needed for my wedding dress. She did an excellent job fixing up the beading, with the overall fit, bustle, and changing the lining, and her prices were more than fair. I did have to ask to try on my dress after the 2nd round of alterations, as that was not part of their usual process. Marina holds onto the wedding dress and steams it right before you pick it up, which should be closer to your wedding day, so plan accordingly. I took my reception dress home after the first alterations, but after practicing for our first dance, I decided I wanted some additional security to keep the strapless dress up. I brought it back to Marina, who easily added an elastic band and clasp to the inside, and I was able to dance away comfortably on my wedding night.

Ladies - Look no further. Stop spending hours shopping online for poor quality dresses from…read moreRevolve. Marina is THE BEST in the business! Marina tailored my wedding dress (very big dress, not easy). My mom, sister-in-law, and I also purchased 3 of Marina's custom handmade gowns. The detail, fabric quality, and silhouette is simply incredible. Marina isn't just an alterations master. She is truly an artist in dressmaking. I spent COUNTLESS hours pouring over online stores, buying, then returning at least 10 dresses. I almost gave up all hope until I found Le Caprice. In literally a second, my mom and I both found our perfect dresses on display. I cannot say enough good things about Marina & her wonderful team. Thank you so much for making our weddings so special.