I know nothing of fashion but recognize its importance. I found what I'm looking for with Zuri…read more Simply put, he's a fashion expert. His background is impressive, and professional. He received many compliments when we went shopping together. He helped me find some amazing outfits. I think I might start getting compliments too! To give more detail, before the appointment, Zuri sent me a brief questionnaire so he would have an idea of who I was and what I was looking to accomplish. He asked me what my budget was. On the day of the appointment, he arrived at my home and reviewed all of the clothes I have. He immediately identified areas for improvement, and explained why. He is very enthusiastic and wanted to go shopping right away. He asked if I had time to shop. I did, so we went shopping at several stores. He's fast. He quickly found choices which he asked me about. Everything looked stylish. He wanted to find clothes which I loved. Some I did and some I didn't, but it all looked good. I did notice that most of the sales associates complimented him on what he was wearing. We went to three stores. He wanted to go to more stores but I was getting pretty tired. At the end of the shopping session, I had a nice dress shirt and vest, a trendy looking leather jacket, four casual but stylish shirts, two pairs of stylish jeans, two pairs of nice looking shoes, and a belt. Nothing that he showed me would have been clothes I would have picked out on my own, but I love what he found. The cost of the clothes was more than I'd typically pay, but having been asked what my budget was, I was prepared. I provided a price range and as a result, the final cost of the clothes did not come as a surprise. In addition to finding fashionable clothes, he helped me find clothes that fit. I learned that the size I had been buying for some clothes was not my size. Some clothes which he found did not fit. He explained to me how to have clothes altered, where to go to add notches to belts, and what reversible belts are. He also explained how to wear clothes, the rolling up of shirt sleeves, and the basics of mixing and matching. Until now, I've worn clothes which are very comfortable, but to be honest, somewhat dumpy looking or unflattering. Zuri has shown me that I can dress comfortably and look good at the same time. He also found clothes which seemed "too good" to wear. I'm not sure if that makes sense, but I found it helpful when he selected fancier clothes I never would have thought I could wear, and said which ones I looked good in. He described his background, which I am having a hard time remembering, but among other things, he mentioned having training in France. He has plans to design his own fashion, and described some of the research he has done. This guy is going places. I think he's just now getting started with his fashion services, and his prices for his services are remarkably reasonable. Now is the time to get help from him, before he gets too well known. I hope this review is helpful to others. I consider Zuri to be my secret weapon when it comes to appearing like I know about fashion. I will definitely be shopping with him again soon!

I got with Zuri earlier today to give me advice on modeling. The experience was enjoyable and fun…read more He gave me a lot of advice on posing, facial expressions, & boosted up my confidence. I enjoy his positive energy throughout the session. He really helped me rediscover my beauty. I would definitely want to collaborate with Zuri or get some modeling advice from him again.

I recently had a private consultation with Marion Gellatly of Powerful Presence and her advice was…read morespot on! She reviewed my wardrobe and taught me the best styles, colors and necklines to enhance my look. Her knowledge is invaluable for anyone who wants to looks their best! I highly recommend Marion's classes or private consultations, it's well worth the money. Pam Meyer Owner of Design Works, Ltd

I learned so much while attending Marion's classes and was able to save money while building my…read morewardrobe. Her expertise, fabulous teaching style, and helpful personalized materials will be an investment in yourself that will continue to pay for itself season after season. Give yourself a professional gift and schedule a session with Powerful Presence so you can start projecting a powerful you!

This boutique is a favorite shopping spot for my teenager. She thinks Mary is awesome & almost…read moreexclusively shops here because the finds are 100% her vibe. My teen has an ethereal, classic esthetic and is an incredible fashionista...she scopes out timeless pieces and creates remarkable outfits from the eclectic options at Cypress Boutique. We stop in every 6-9 months or when a specific item is needed. The pieces are fairly priced and last quite a while. The bang for the buck is pretty great!

I have been shopping here for a few years now. Adorable outfits, accessories and the prices are…read morefair. Support small businesses!!

After living in Santa Cruz for 7 years I felt like I had lost my sense of style. I needed a…read morewardrobe refresh and to learn more about street style. I learned that you can have a casual but elevated wardrobe that could also be transitioned to more business casual by just adding some intentional additional pieces. Natalia helped me create a capsule wardrobe that I was able to wear at my very laid back beach town, accessorize it and elevate it for my trip to Paris and with some additional pieces I was also able to have a an amazing business casual set of outfit for my new hybrid job that I get compliments all the time. Being able to consult on outfits while getting acquainted to my new pieces was definitely a game changer for me. Also, being introduced to brands that not everyone has and aligned with my budget made a big difference. She organized my closet in a way that was easy to digest and putting outfits together was simple. What a difference it has made for me and time spent getting ready. I highly recommend Natalia for anyone struggling to find what to wear in there closets or needing a wardrobe refresh, it's been an incredibly life changing experience.

From the owner: Welcome to Natalia's Personal Styling & Wardrobe Consulting! With over a decade of international…read moreexperience and a background at Vogue, Natalia provides bespoke personal styling, wardrobe consultations, and personal shopping services. Having lived and worked in London, Dubai, New York, California, and Miami, Natalia understands diverse cultures and fashion trends. Our services include capsule wardrobe creation, special occasion styling, color analysis, shopping accompaniment, and online consultations. Natalia’s expert guidance ensures you look and feel your best every day. Discover a world of style and elegance. Book your consultation today!

The owner, Golnesa is a sweetheart…read more Highly recommend this wearhouse for its service, and selection.

Golnesa and Pari are amazing, Please come to visit their shop on Saturdays or by appointment. Deja…read moreVu Classic Fashion House Www.dejavucarmel.com

My daughter loves crystals and anything related to reiki, healing, spiritualism, and yoga. So…read moreanytime we cross paths with a store of such ilk, she is immediately drawn in. And in fact, while doing the touristy thing in Monterey, Dec 2022, I believe we hit 3 such stores in the downtown area of historic Monterey on one particular day. But there was only one that touched our hearts. First of all, a crystal shop does not normally appeal to children, and there is the added concern over the many fine things that could be accidentally broken. I appreciate how difficult it must be to order special inventory for a gift store such as this; it takes special knowledge and understanding. But the true test of success of any business is the person who greets and interacts with their curious customers. In this case, that would be the lovely Leslie, the owner of Luminata Books. Leslie later confessed to being quite shy, but I witnessed a complete metamorphosis as she drew out her own inner child in the presence of my two grandchildren. Delightful! There was a wealth of beautiful things, from crystals to knickknacks, inspirational books, jewelry, bells, singing bowls, and beautifully made puppets. Oh, there was so much more, but it was actually the stuffed animals/puppets that broke the ice. Next thing I knew, I overheard Leslie having the most delightful time in playful conversation via the puppets, with my grandkids. And then, she introduced them to the crystal singing bowls. One by one, she brought each of the colored bowls down from their display shelf, explained exactly how to hold the mallets, and showed them how to drag them along the outer edge to make them sing. The resonation was exquisite, the children were transformed. They were delighted to make such beautiful sounds so easily, and understood how precious the bowls were. She spent a substantial amount of time with them, while thankfully her very capable staff attended to her other customers. And meanwhile, I was able to secretly purchase a sweet, small, hand-held music box, a Christmas gift for my 9 year old granddaughter. The store is full of wonderful items, but it was Leslie who made this experience stand apart from the others. It was tough having to leave. Thank you, Leslie, for making our day so special.

They're just not here during business hours. It says they'll be back but not. They've lost 3…read morecustomers in the time I've sat here in the parking lot. Don't know what's happened to them. I drove in from out of town just to come here.

Sean and Nico have saved my ass multiple times. I ride a moped style ebike and these guys have…read morealways helped me out with suggestions, ideas and have been transparent with me about repairs. Especially with moped style bikes, these guys never made it sound like too big of a job when all I got was negative vibes from other local stores. A couple of crashes have led to some repairs but back on the road as soon as they can get me. Best shop in town.

The mechanic here seems like a super helpful and nice guy, he was willing to take care of a quick…read morefix on my bike right away but was interrupted by the owner who told me to come back in an hour. I said ok and returned to see they had told me they needed to do more work to my bike and up charged me a crazy amount for a derailer hangar adjustment. I've been to shops all over the country and never been charged over $50 for something like this - only came here as I'm not local to the area. Won't be back

I had a last minute Air Force Ball invitation and needed a formal dress within 32 hours! I walked…read morein an hour before close, so nervous because it was almost closing time. The amazing woman working was SO helpful. She was working with another family, and still greeted me, explained she was working with this family, but ensured if I needed any help, to ask her. I looked through so many beautiful dresses, tried many on, and could not find "the one". I asked her for help, told her my vision, and within fifteen minutes, I had tried on the dress she found me, checked out, and was leaving!!! I HIGHLY recommend coming here for any dress occasion! They have so many dresses! My dress was less than $175! Please support this beautiful small business!

Stunning Dresses! Variety of different styles , absolutely love her collections. & she has a lot…read moreof accessories shoes & crowns & plenty more .

Welcoming and friendly service. Believe the woman I spoke with was the owner. Good sale prices…read more Store is small and to my eyes rather jam-packed with a mix of casual and formal wear. Only spotted one or two items that appealed. For the most part just not my style. But from the number of years in business and positive reviews the Nest does have a good following. Can't believe that in all my years of visiting PG, I have never been in this store. Only found it because of a sandwich board sign on Lighthouse. Yes, old fashioned advertising still works!

Excellent personal service, more so than I've experienced anywhere else. I had searched for a…read morespecial dress for hours online and in the Bay Area department stores and small shops. No luck, but with Phyllis's help, found two at The Nest. They have unique casual clothes too. They do have sales every so often, sometimes as much as 50% off. Good place for prom dresses as well as jeans