I was in desperate need of men's white folklorico boots and Olverita's did not disappoint! I called…read moreahead to make sure they had the size I needed and the kind worker held them for me. Ohmaigahhh- this store is replete with hand-crafted artisanal wares that included clay pottery, folklorico dresses, punched tin from all regions of Mexico. I felt that prices were reasonable and I left with additional items I realized I needed to outfit my kids' folklorico costumes. I will definitely be back, for fun and shopping ... and also to enjoy the rest of Olvera Street. Today's rain had the location a bit empty which made for ease of parking (yay!)

Olverita Village is a fun place to walk around and spend some time. As you walk through, you see…read morepeople selling Mexican crafts, clothes, and souvenirs. The sellers are so friendly and you can hear Mexican music playing in the background. There are restaurants and stands where you can grab tacos or something sweet. Price is reasonable and for a moment, it feels like you've stepped into Mexico, even though you're right in the middle of Los Angeles.

Amazing store will come back asap to here right downtown can't beat them at all…read more Amazing store with a great selection and quality pieces. The staff was helpful and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Prices are fair for what you're getting, and everything feels well curated. Definitely one of the best spots downtown--I'll be back soon for sure.

Super friendly and super helpful, everyone in the store is amazing! Everyone needs to come here!read more

Took my girl out here a few weeks ago to look at some good swimwear for the beach this summer. She…read morework out here in Downtown Los Angeles, so she discovered this spot, and started doing a little shopping. You can get good prices and discounts out here on bikinis. Cool looking place, and we liked it. A whole bunch of women accessories.

last year I purchased some items from the Glam Envy website and returned them all because the…read moresizing was way off. I wear a size 12 and their size 13 in jeans barely covered one of my legs. Because they don't offer cash back, only store credit and some of the items aren't eligible to be returned at all I didn't want to take the risk in online ordering again and having the same problem. *also be advised the store credits do have an expiration date* I knew I was coming to LA so I decided that I would make a trip to the store front to redeem my store credit. The boutique is really cute inside, small, and I didn't have any problem finding street parking. There is a pretty good selection of items if you're between sixes 2-8 but larger than that you'll be a bit limited. I tried on several items and most of them just did not fit my body properly. A lot of the fabrics are thin and sheer, the dresses and skirts I tried on showed my underwear so beware of that also. I found the most success in accessories and jackets. I purchase a jumpsuit that fit me perfectly and it is a size 2X. In no other store have I ever fit into a 2X but I liked it enough to keep. The prices are pretty expensive based on the quality and I did not see any sale section inside of the store. A mini backpack, jumpsuit, duster and pair of no-name sunglasses was over $200. Thankfully my credit was $160 and covered most of that. Staff were helpful and friendly, I would consider the customer service 5 stars but I know I won't shop here again based on the sizing, selection and prices.

Very nice service,lovedd the quality of the thrift! This juicy jacket is so cuteeee!! Best pricing…read moreon the items I love it here love mickey!!

Hi all! I rarely write reviews but after my last visit, I have some thoughts. I visited once a few…read moreyears ago, but I'm saddened to say that the quality has gone down and I don't know if I'll be returning any time soon. The shop has a great selection of jewelry and knickknacks, but the clothing is extremely limited - especially for the price point. I'm not even large in size, but all of the clothing ranged from size xxxxxs - medium (yes, an actual piece had 5 x's). Now this really wasn't the problem since I got some jewelry and the owner even comped a broken pair of earrings! Now moving on to the customer service. I understand the owner has some concerns with shoplifters, but the way she now conducts the store is overkill. You have to call to get in, and she locks you in once you're inside and she is the only one "allowed" to let you out. She also was so intense towards me and other customers in the shop that it took away from the pleasant experience I was looking forward to. What I mean by this is: 1) Every item has a "DO NOT TOUCH" or "NO PHOTOS" or some other loud sign that makes it impossible to move throughout the store or explore items. 2) Any time I picked up an item, the owner immediately hovered over me and 'offered' to take it to the front before I was even done looking at it. This happened 3 separate times. 3) The owner actually SHOVED my mother to the side to race to the door and let some customers out since they're locked in and not allowed any autonomy to leave despite MULTIPLE cameras everywhere. Mind you, the owner had on thick platform boots and stepped on my mom's foot and didn't say 'excuse me' or anything of the sort. 4) The owner was extremely hypervigilant and would stare down customers while frowning at them (no joke, just like this: ) all while customers were just looking at pieces (because they were not allowed to be touched). 5) The breaking point was when I had just purchased my earrings and was moving to leave, but the owner genuinely started mumbling to herself and eventually got louder, saying, "No, no, no!! This guy's a bad guy!! NO NO!! HE'S BAD UGHH!!!" and started to duck behind the counter and pull at her hair. This freaked me out because now I'm locked in this shop with her as she's tweaking. I turned to my mom and, at that instant, decided we needed to leave at that very moment. The entire experience was bizarre and it's evident that the owner's experiences with previous shoplifters has translated into something that denies the customer a decent experience. The entire shop's atmosphere was paranoid, stifled, constricted, and anything but decent/relaxed. Good music though. I bid good luck to anyone that dares venture into that cutthroat space.

What a gem!! I am…read moreso glad we stumbled onto this shop. The clothes are adorable and very affordable. The sweet lady that owns the shop is very personable and hospitable. I love supporting small businesses especially when they provide great products and excellent service. Most of the clothes when my daughter and I visited were 50% off. I purchased a belted dress and long skirt overall. My daughter 2 pairs of adorable socks. I will be back. You must pay a visit!

This has got to be one of my go to places to shop! There's dresses for every occasion from casual…read moreto formal. Theres a softcore girlie retro vibe that I love. Everything is, iirc, is 50%. Considering the quality and the appearance, you're in for a good deal! The owner is a nice and wonderful lady, who I believe had a cat there that played in the shop. She's very chill and sweet, Shop Ashiya is a lovely quiet place to shop 10000/10 would recommend

Sumi's is an absolutely charming gift store located on Vemont, just a few stores down from the…read moreFigaro Bistrot. The owner, Sumi, keeps a large, but very well curated shop. You will find a wide range of gifts, at very reasonable prices. Some of these items include small ceramic pieces such as vases and small dishes suitable for stashing jewelry or other trinkets, crocheted animals and artistically designed maps of cities. I have also enjoyed the handmade soaps and other lovely, fragrant body products. I have often admired the jewelry on display, made by artisans running small businesses. There are a number of very interesting pieces: a gold/silver duo-tone necklace recently caught my eye and there are a number of pieces using labradorite and other less "mainstream" stones. As someone who write people frequently via snail mail, I have come to rely on Sumi's as one of my primary supplier of cards. Regardless of when I shop, I always find something that either a) cracks me up or b) is perfect for a message to a particular friend of family member. You will also find cute stuffed animals, scarves, posters, naughty cross-stitch patterns and more. Sumi's has a gift for just about anyone. Sumi and the other staff members have been universally friendly and willing to chat about various pieces they carry in the store. If you are shopping for presents, I would highly recommend a visit.

Very rude owner. The way I saw her talk to people was so out of line. Just because you dont…read moreunderstand the laws in this country doesn't mean you have to treat others the way that you did.

I love this place the selection is huge for beads and the prices are great. The customer service…read moreis awesome and I love the variety of charms they carry. I've always found parking on this street or one over is never been an issue.

I had an overall good experience here. The findings seemed to be the really good deal (though, not…read moresure what type of metal) as a huge pack of jump rings was less than 10$. Even better than what id find online. The stones were priced competitively with the surrounding stores and i picked up a few strands of agate dzi beads and onyx. The women behind the register were friendly and efficient.

Owner is very kind and knowledgeable! Very passionate about her craft and even gave us a tour and…read morehistory of the place. Great experience. Make sure you call and book appt beforehand! Going in with an open mind is best.

One of the last surviving small businesses in dtla serving not just the millinery business, or the…read moremillinery obsessed, but also anyone who loves the beauty, quality and uniqueness of vintage hatmaking components. Irene, the owner, is as much a treasure as the fabulous items lining the shelves. Support small business, make yourself something amazing, and get a glimpse of what Los Angeles downtown was like not too many years ago. Call first and make an appointment, Irene is flexible with time.