It's Princess Tracey's birthday season and that's got her dreamily conjuring up images of all of…read morethe things she covets. A full 50% of them, I'd estimate, can be found at Presh. She already has 4 (!) of their embroidered fabric necklaces, that dangle from chunky leather cords and strands of silver, so that's no longer on her list. (It ought to be on yours though, these necklaces aren't just gorgeous, but they're unique... nothing else out there like them). She's thinking one of their leather belts, with artist-crafted buckle, might be nice. What's that you say? She's already going to The French Laundry for her birthday? Oh, well. Maybe next year...

San Anselmo is my old stomping grounds; I was born and raised between there, Fairfax and Tiburon,…read moreand my mom owned several businesses downtown for years...she's actually the one who found Presh a couple of years ago. So thank you, Mom ;) And THANK YOU, Presh! For the past two years, not a birthday or holiday has gone by without one of us giving the other something beautiful and unique. My Presh boxes rank right up there with Tiffany's (yes, I collect boxes...I'm strange like that). My personal favorites include incredible drop earrings and cuff bracelets; even though I wear everything one piece at a time, I can't get enough ;) There are three things about this place that I love, aside from the jewelry...first of all, they have an online shop. Second, everything is made by local artists. And finally, they are UNBELIEVABLY reasonable when it comes to pricing. EVERY piece at Presh is a statement piece. Love it, want it, need it...and now I'm probably going to go shopping...'scuse me...

Ignored me when I walked in - not a huge deal as she was with another customer. He was taking a…read morevery long time. Greeted EVERYONE else who walked in the store yet ignored me. I'm standing in line with about 150 dollars in loose gemstones. So I put them back and left. She never acknowledged me.

I've got thick, 3B/3C curls and unfortunately have had so many horrible cuts over the years from…read more stylists who had no idea how to work with my hair type. I'm always a little nervous to try out a new salon but have been looking for someone based in Marin... so glad I took a chance on Salon B because it's honestly the best curly cut I've ever had! Amy and Bishlam have created such a lovely space... they're both so friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. Bishlam carefully took his time to look at my hair and to get a sense of what I wanted/didn't want and he even talked through some techniques for styling and explained what kind of products would work best for my texture. For anyone who's struggled to find a really great curly hair specialist, I can't recommend them enough! So lucky to have them in town!

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Salon B, and I can't say enough great things about…read moreBishlam! From the moment we started, he took the time to genuinely consult with me before picking up a single pair of scissors. He clearly explained why certain techniques and styles would work for my curl type and face shape, and he even helped me understand why I've loved some past cuts and not others. With that insight, and just the great conversation we had, he delivered a cut I absolutely love. It's low maintenance (exactly what I asked for), but also super versatile: I can wear it up or down, and it fits seamlessly into my lifestyle. It works beautifully with my curls and exceeds every expectation I had. Bishlam is incredibly kind, deeply knowledgeable about curly hair, and passionate about proper hair care. His wife Amy was also wonderful. Highly recommend Salon B to anyone, especially those with curly hair looking for someone who truly understands it!

Good quality for cheap price great to go for costume jewelry and headbands. Also nice for things…read morelike gift bags or little presents

A big shoutout to Tess for being great with my daughter and having great energy with children! My…read moredaughter's ear piercing went awry when the earing fell apart and the hole closed. When we showed to Tess, they were super understanding, helped in getting a new earring, and proceeded to comfort my daughter as she had to get the ear re-pierced. They even threw in a free squishy to help my daughter feel better (since she was a little weepy at this point). Thank you Tess!

I'm so glad I decided to stop in at Bella's new location. From the moment I stepped through the…read moredoor and Alecia welcomed me, my stress began to melt away. I was panicked, looking for a special birthday gift and running out of time. The shops I usually rely on have fallen victim to COVID, with either permanent closure or reduced hours. Finding the lights on at Bella and warm smiles was a turning point. I was shopping for an individual near and dear to my heart who can be a little picky. I needed cool - without trying too hard. In recent years, I've leaned toward earrings and they have quite a few options - all designed and crafted by women, in the $28-48 range. They also have a lovely collection of masks to bring chic into 2021! (Not to mention all the fun clothing options I didn't let myself look at!) To top it all off, Stacey, the owner, took the time to introduce herself and patiently offered to gift wrap each item individually with plenty of tissue to make the unveiling that much more fun! Having gone from layoff to juggling three jobs in this last year, money is tight, and time is tighter, but the desire to celebrate loved ones is all the more important. I accepted her generous attention and will remember both her and her partner, Alecia for making my gift buying foray a success! Thank you!

I got a gift card as a birthday gift from Bella in San Anselmo. It's in the Redhill Shopping center…read morenext to Safeway. Everything in there is beautiful. Lots of cute clothes, jewelry, and gifts. There are three locations for this store; San Anselmo, Novato, and Strawberry. The fourth and newest one will be at Bon Air. They have Gigi silk T-shirt's in bright colors, Flog pants, BB Dakota Maxi dresses, and Lynn Tellrico eco handbags. They also have plenty of jewelry. I had a hard time deciding the jewelry was so fun and they had something for everyone. Prices were reasonable. I got a silver delicate necklace with a CZ pendant and some CZ hoop earrings. The owner likes to feature local artists and carries lots of unique items. I loved the smell of the candles and body scrub. This is the perfect place for a gift, a dress, or something special just for you. Kristina helped me decide on the jewelry. She was friendly and knowledgeable about everything in the store. My purchase was gift wrapped and I left with a smile on my face.

I was really excited to come here from the reviews but I was not super impressed. Pros: beautiful…read moreclothing, truly a great selection, well organized, tidy, easy parking. Cons: some things were priced appropriately, I got a Brandy Melville cardigan for $24. But some things were definitely overpriced - I'd say a lot of things. Maybe half the things. Ex: a forever 21 slip dress for $22. Probably cost that much (or less) brand new. I found the staff person to be very cool in temperature. Not icy cold, but far from warm or personable, and I did not feel super comfortable because of that. She was a bit cold toward both myself and another costumer. Just not inviting at all, and I'm not itching to go back. But would I stop in if I were in the area? Sure. Would I drive 20 minutes again? Prob not.

I have never consigned anything before, so maybe how Shimmer operates is SOP for consignment…read morestores. I brought several high-end purses to consign last Fall. My appointment was on a day that the store was closed. My purses were taken at the door - I was not invited in to discuss which purses were wanted or the selling prices. I was not given an opportunity to withdraw the purses if I felt the selling prices were too low. I was never given an inventory of what they kept or the prices. Security isn't great - when I went to pickup the 3 purses that went unsold, only 2 were located - the third was apparently shoplifted. The owner was unsympathetic and unconcerned.

Cute stuff but a bit pricey. They carry the Copains Copains line from…read more Paris. Just a note ....each of the San Anselmo fashion stores carry differing lines so one is guaranteed not to see the same thing in every store. That is one of the things that makes fashion shopping in San Anselmo so unique. The owner is usually present and is quite knowledgeable about fashion and will not recommend that a person buy something if it doesn't suit the person.

Initially stopped in to browse for an elegant work outfit. Owner seamed friendly and showed me a…read moreshawl and said it was cashmere. She was pushy to sell it to me and used a scarcity tactic that unfortunately I succumbed to that day, "this will sell fast and will not have another one." I liked the color and I wanted another cashmere piece in my collection so I purchased it but when I got home and put on my glasses to remove the tag I was shocked to discover that I've been fooled. One side of the tag read "100% viscose and the other side read cashmere touch". I paid $200 for an item that was not actually cashmere. I tried to return it the next day but owner told me no refunds, store credit only. I feel I was tricked and want to warn others to be careful when purchasing from this store.

We were in their store a few days ago and I walk out feeling like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman…read more Talk about pretentious! We were very friendly and kind to the staff and it felt like we were bothering them and yet we spent nearly $200 on gifts. In fact I mentioned some of the items were gifts, and they didnt want to give us a bag. There was no kindness at all, no eye contact and zero friendliness. Love the stuff, but I definitely wont be back. Shame on you for being so nasty to customers!!! Shame!!

Great shop to find a variety of gifts and clothing that you can't find at most other stores and…read moreshops. I go there to find gifts for other people and inevitably find something for me too.

I've noticed that San Anselmo has quite a few high end consignment shops, Sax being one of them…read more Located on the main street in cute downtown San Anselmo, the small space has an abundance of high end labeled clothing and some shoes. My daughter actually found a nearly new pair of Doc Martens that she loves. I did buy a new pair of pants, alas did not find anything else for me. The dresses range from about $85 and up. The brands ranged from all over, I noticed Missoni to Johnny Was to Free People. Service has always been friendly and helpful. When I'm in the area I always make a point to drop by, they higher the frequency, the higher the success.

I have had shopped here two times now (when visiting San Anselmo) and find the merchandise to be…read morehigh quality at reasonable prices. I love all the linen and cotton clothing the shop offers. The shop owner is courteous and quite well dressed.