Nisha is an AMAZING henna (Mehendi) artist!! I recently had the pleasure - and good fortune - of…read moreavailing of her expert services for a Mehendi function I hosted in my home. Every single person who got henna done that afternoon commented on her artistry and skill and how unique her designs were. And she was super quick! With her bubbly personality and sense of humor, she was a hit with all the guests and all of us had a lot of fun at the event. Nisha also had lovely Mehendi decorations for rent - colorful, yet elegant - and my house looked very festive and inviting with her props and accessories. I would hire Nisha again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her services.

Nisha was incredibly helpful and very nice to chat too while we tried on and picked out clothes!…read moreShe has a great selection and gives dedicated attention to making sure you are set for your upcoming event

Marigold-Gateway to India was an unexpected, yet pleasant find. This shop is connected to Show and…read moreTell Vintage through an open door. I was transported back to Bangalore, India where I spent quite a lot of time when I managed one of the Asia design centers during my high-tech days. I cannot believe that Marigold - Gateway to India was on S. Lamar when I lived on S. Lamar. Walking into the shop felt like being transported to Bangalore or Rajasthan, India. Marigold is rooted in vibrant color, texture, and uniquely Indian pieces. The overhead draped colorful cloth added to the ambience. The store offers a curated selection of Indian clothing, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. The quality and variety of the merchandise was immediately noticeable. From traditional and contemporary clothing for women, men, and children to unique accessories and decorative pieces, everything feels authentic. Lata, the owner, was super nice and welcoming! The store was laid out in such a way to invite you to peruse the items in a slow and enjoyable manner...relish the shopping experience. Great discovery...will definitely be returning!

Lata the owner is so friendly and helped me find everything I needed. Every item has a story, and…read moresuch vibrant and beautiful handmade garments & goods available! Great and accessible prices, 10/10 recommend

My experience at Z Couture was extremely disappointing and upsetting. When we walked into the…read morestore, the woman working there did not greet us or make us feel welcome at all. Her attitude immediately felt cold and uninviting. As people of color, we couldn't help but notice that she appeared much friendlier and more attentive to other non-colored customers in the store. We looked around on our own and found a couple of dresses we liked. When I asked where we could try the dresses on, instead of walking us to the fitting rooms or offering assistance, she simply pointed and said, "there's people over there if you need help," without any effort to actually help us. Later, while my sister was trying on dresses, the employee spoke to us in a very rude and unfriendly tone, saying that she had to zip the dress herself. We completely understand store policies, but it was the way she said it that felt disrespectful. When I told her we didn't appreciate how she spoke to us, her response was that she didn't care. This situation was especially upsetting because this is my sister's first and last prom. She actually found a dress she liked, but the poor customer service made her feel so uncomfortable that she decided to leave without buying it. No one should feel unwelcome or treated differently while shopping, especially during such an important moment. Customer service makes a huge difference, and sadly, our experience at Z Couture did not reflect kindness, professionalism, or respect. I truly hope management takes situations like this seriously and works to ensure that all customers are treated equally and respectfully.

Absolutely horrible Service bought my daughter's prom dress and they offered a discount or to fix…read morethe dress. I asked them to fix the dress. They told me it would take a certain amount of time. It took four days past that time and then when we came to pick it up, the dress was still damaged and stained they did not accommodate me in anyway whatsoever they still charge me full price, which is ridiculous when the dress is not in pristine condition and it cost $757. This business is a fraud and nobody should shop here. The manager on duty is not willing to work with you in anyway to compensate you for the dress being damaged even after they were supposed to fix it.

Solid option for wedding dress shopping! Workers are so friendly and they have such a wide variety…read moreof amazing dresses. And what's best is that they're all on the cheaper end when it comes to wedding dresses. I really appreciate how fast they are too, we've been to other shops where you only get to try on a few during an appointment. But we were able to really just get a whole flow of trying on dresses here. Only downside is that the only couches are right behind the mirror, so it's kind of hard to see the bride in each dress. They don't really take the time to turn the bride around to the guests so it's a lot of trying to peek around through to the mirror. Or a lot of maneuvering around to get a good look.

Amour Bridal is an amazing place! I absolutely adore Abi. She's so knowledgeable, detail-oriented,…read moreand listens to you! The selection is huge, reasonably-priced and super efficient. Thank you!

Beautiful pieces of Moroccan/Arabic goods! We met the owner Zein and she was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and has an outgoing personality. She teaches belly dance in her store and does group tour to Morocco once a year. Her goods are authentic and affordable. So many cute items from clothing to home goods, she has you covered. I wish I live closer to Austin so that I can attend her belly class. She offers so many things, go and checkout her store. Also, if you check in on Yelp, you'll get 15% off total purchase.

Fantastic selection of lovely Arabic and African furnishings, clothing, Turkish towels, jewelry,…read morehome decor, belly dancing costumes and more. The prices are reasonable. The service on the day I went shopping was dry, uninformative and... unpleasant. I did not have an opportunity to interact with the owner, who also gives belly dancing lessons.

This shop is actually inside Muskaan's home where she has created a nice space to look at her many…read moreIndian and Indo-western clothing options. She has a nice set up for you to try things on and be able to have others sit down to see. She's also able to get custom designs made according to what you're looking for, which is great. I appreciate how wide her collection is and her hospitality in her home.

It's a hidden gem here in Austin. I had the absolute pleasure of working with owners Muskaan and…read moreAmit for our traditional Indian attire needs. The whole process is done eloquently from the latest ethnic styles to the ability to customize in your choice of color, fabric and size. The owners truly have a artistic and creative nerve in how they go about designing and assisting customers and will make you experience of selecting the dress be it for a wedding or another occasion a memorable experience. If you are looking for a classic statement ethnic wear then Bollywood Wardrobe is for you.

Excellent products, friendly owner grocery section full of natural products children dresses are…read moreexcellent and fashionable. Women dresses are also great

These are the people to go to for shoes !!!!! Customers…read moreservice; ABOVE AND BEYOND!!! I have never gone in where they do not make me feel welcomed, go out of their way to help me look for something and just friendly!!! Huge plus for helping my 97yr old grandmother feel comfortable, confident and happy looking for a new pair of shoes. They found the color tht she loved and had them delivered They also know there stuff super knowledgeable Inside : so many shoes to pick from Clean n well organized Price; great prices for shoes tht are well made Good for ur feet n last

The guy with the bun and beard was SO lovely and helpful. He had fast answers to all of my…read morequestions, checked my size, and had great recommendations. He even offered water! I would go out of my way to shop here again.