Melynda/Couture Zen is the best of the best. She helped transform me. I get compliments almost…read moreevery day and usually multiple times a day on my outfits, in all types of places from the grocery store to The Grammy's. Talk about a confidence booster! My most casual laid back outfit today is better than my best outfit was before I met Melynda. I really didn't know what to expect. I just knew that I never really had a sense of style and I had one too many days or moments of poor wardrobe choices/outfits. Melynda has a great eye for design/style in all facets of it. She knows when something is made the right way with quality fabric, stitching, etc. She walks into a store and finds the most unique items. She will teach you along the way what works, what doesn't work, why, and how things are supposed to fit. I had the fit all wrong before Melynda. It was pure chance/luck that I purchased and wore an item that fit properly or landed an outfit that actually looked good/cool. It happened, but not often. We completely transformed my wardrobe, me, and my confidence. She starts with going through your closet. We got rid of so much stuff. There's lots of shopping sessions. Then you hit the tailor. Lots of tailoring. My new view on fashion is, you find the right item(s) and most of the time you go to the tailor. Why would we not...it's not like designers are making clothes for my exact body... After that she comes by and makes a style guide. She lays everything out and shows you what a capsule wardrobe looks like. With everything we bought I have nearly as many outfit options as you have chess moves in a game. Melynda is the real deal all around. She is an experience stylist. She owns a vintage & modern clothing shop in DTLA. She has styled for stars in music videos and movies as well as non-celebrity folks like myself. She designs her own items. She makes bespoke suits. She has relationships with stores. She knows quality. To boot, she has a great personality and vibe which enriches the whole experience. I recommend Melynda to all humans. If you've never had a stylist, get one. You can't go wrong. If you're looking for a stylist, look no further. Melynda/Couture Zen are where it's at!

Melynda is like an angel. I went to shop quirk with my friend for moral support and to help pick…read moreclothes. Everyone was so nice and Melynda picked this Theory blazer she helped me style with a dress. I am not kidding when I say this blazer changed my life. I left with a good start on an entirely new wardrobe. Everyone was so nice and kind. Melynda was so patient and kind and really REALLY good at styling. Before we lost our house to the fire I was sort of in a fashion rut. So she got me out and got me new clothes and a great fun day that made me look forward to the next instead of being miserable with no clothes and no hope!!

I used to really like this place and come for decorations, but yesterday an employee chased my son…read moreand I down telling us we had to give him our backpacks and it was store policy. Since when?! In all the years, I've never once been told that or treated disrespectfully. The area has really gone downhill, SOOOOOO many people openly doing drugs on the streets... and you want me to trust YOU with my bag? Hard pass. If this is a new policy, please put up a sign and assign a safe area with a security guard if you're going to withhold people's belongings.

I needed to restock on cleaning supplies and i visited this 99cent store right next to mc Arthur…read morepark. I loved the store everything is at such low price I even got some really nice sunglasses and they have huge reusable bags. Definitely, plan on visiting this store for home goods again

I found iColorMe through TikTok a while ago, but I never expected to actually book a…read moresession--especially not on a whim. I was visiting LA last minute and on a complete impulse, reached out with very little hope. Esther opened her studio just for me because I was from out of town. I was so touched. That kind of generosity set the tone for the entire experience. Her Burbank studio is clean, bright, and filled with natural light, and that's exactly the kind of space you want for color work. The session ran about 70 min and was more thorough than I anticipated. There's the standard draping, but Esther also looked through my actual makeup products, scrolled my Instagram, and reviewed my wardrobe to figure out what was and wasn't working for me. We went through slides of makeup recs and I got to try products in real life too. I came in thinking I was a Mute Autumn (I used AI...). Turns out I'm a Strong Autumn, and that distinction actually explains a lot for me. It's not the cheapest investment, but it reframes how you spend going forward with more intentionality. Highly recommend this for anyone!

I came into the studio, wanting to find out about colors and tones, that best represent me and my…read moreappearance best. I was helped by esther and she showed me lots of color patterns and tones. She was very patient with me snd also paired jewelry, glasses and hair accessories that suited me well. She really gave me lots of suggestions and more confidence in what i see my self wearing in the future and i think helps me shine more after a visit and the education behind color theory. I would recommend the studio in Esther again, to friends interested in this service!

Jenny is awesome, she changed the way that I got dressed every morning! I was not sure what to…read moreexpect when we scheduled my closet makeover. I have a walk in closet that was a complete mess. I did not wear three quarters of my wardrobe and all of my drawers were very unorganized. She is quick direct and efficient with her time. After our first meeting I had a clear understanding of how I should get dressed every morning, beginning with my undergarments and working what my way to my shoes. I now get dressed on a daily basis with the routine and organization that she established for me. When Jenny first came in we did a review of everything that I had stashed away. I love her honesty and excitement that she expressed while reviewing my wardrobe. I quickly formed two piles of clothing on the floor, one to donate and one for her to take to a consignment shop for me. I was inspired to organize and toss many other items in my home after her first visit. Jenny & I also reviewed the different silhouettes that work with my body type. She also helped me re- discover items of clothing I was ready to throw away ... she thought they were hidden gems. We also worked together and identified pieces that I was holding onto the memory sake but did not flatter my body. My style is now changed and updated for spring time but I have not purchased any additional clothing. She paired new outfits for me and we discussed items that I should purchase in the future to round out my basics. I have been getting many compliments on my wardrobe as I am now rotating through all of my closet. Of course I don't wear evening dresses every day but I do feel comfortable picking a fancier piece and dressing it down for evening (she showed me how)! If you have been feeling bored with your current state of clothing and am looking for an update in your style strongly suggest bringing Jenny into your home to review suggests and organize your closet space. She made getting dressed in the morning something that I look forward.

JENNY IS AMAZING. I gave her less than a week to put together 3 outfits for a heavily photographed…read moreevent, and she nailed it! I got compliments all weekend. The process was really fun too: we took some time to figure out what my taste was, created a pinterest board to make sure we were on the same page, then she just showed up at my house with racks of clothing. It was SO EASY. But the best part was the clothing was so unpredictable! A cool mix of designer, vintage and local designers I look for now. I love that I didn't look like every other girl at the event. So yeah, if you want to look chic at a fraction of the price, go with Jenny!

This business is a ripoff. I ordered and paid for a shirt and never got it.read more

A friend of mine with immaculate style referred me to Emerald Scarab to upgrade my look. When I…read morefound out how much personal styling cost, I was like, "No way, I'd rather spend the money on clothes." My friend pushed and I finally went for it. Working with Kallah has been the bargain of my life, I'm serious -- in a very positive way, she has altered the way people perceive me; she has altered the way I feel about myself. She has saved me a bundle by hooking me up with the clothes that work best for the unique "look" she and I created for me - this, as opposed to my usual habit of blowing money on mis-matched styles and wasteful bargains, has been a huge money saver. Another money saver has been Kallah's rejuvenation of my existing wardrobe (the stuff that wasn't hideous.) She went through my closet and then set-out to find the best new clothes/accessories that would add style and energy to my current stuff. Shirts that I felt *blah* about now seem new and cool again when worn with Kallah's suggestions. This woman just knows how to make it work! Here's some of the process behind her magic: 1. She asks me to email ideas about the styles I like. 2. We meet in person and she interviews me. She asks more questions about my favorite styles, varying needs for clothing (work, social, etc.), music tastes and even about my favorite type of coffee (you'll discover why when you work with her :) 3. She shows me a bunch of photos from various fashion books and magazines that she has bookmarked based on my email; we begin creating a new personal look. 4. She pre-shops for me. 5. Three days later we hit the stores. Upon arrival at each store, clothes are already hanging in the dressing room -- I feel like a rock star. 99% of what Kallah has chosen is BADASS and within my budget. 99% is stuff I'd never find by myself. My only complaint is that didn't I do this years ago.

I usually don't write reviews (this is actually my first one), but I couldn't be happier with my…read moreentire experience with Kallah! I knew it was time to upgrade my look when my dad started giving me a hard time about my clothes. I ended up going with the closet audit (going through all my current clothes) and then a full day of shopping. I knew the closet audit was going to be rough as I still have clothes from over 15 years ago. Needless to say I ended up donating a majority of my clothes (2 boxes and 6 trash bags worth!). We actually had to hang on to some extra clothes just so I'd have something to wear until we had a chance to go shopping. The shopping experience was unlike anything I've ever experienced and I have no idea how I'm going to shop any other way from here on out. We went to some really cool stores that I would have never found on my own and each one we went to already had a bunch of clothes all ready for me to try on. I'd just jump right into the dressing room trying each one on. Perhaps the biggest surprise to me was that 90% of the clothes Kallah had set aside, fit perfectly. This is in contrast to my 10-15% success rate when shopping alone. I also noticed that Kallah had picked out a bunch of clothes that I would have passed by without giving a second thought when shopping alone. However, when actually trying these clothes on they looked great! I did this as a surprise to my wife and the look on her face when I met her for dinner in one of my new outfits was worth it alone. Her jaw literally dropped and she loved my new clothes so much that by the end of the night she had claimed my new jacket and wore it more that night than I did. If you decide to hire Kallah, I have a couple suggestions: 1. Don't try to do too much in one day - If you aren't big into shopping (like I'm not), make sure to split your shopping trips across multiple days. Kallah had offered to split my 8 hours into two 4 hour chunks and I found this to be perfect for me. 2. Trust Kallah - I had the mindset to trust Kallah and let her push my comfort zone a bit and I'm really glad I did. There were a couple of pieces that I wasn't so sure of when trying on, but that Kallah really liked. I ended up purchasing these and can't even count the number of compliments I've been getting. For anyone looking to upgrade their look, have their better half look at them a whole new way, or impress that chic at work, I highly recommend Kallah!

A super clean & well-stocked Korean Home Goods store in the heart of Ktown! Got all of my supplies…read morehere - masks, hand sanitizer, home goods (frying pans, towels, rice cooker, vacuum, toiletries). Would recommend going in for a visit especially if you need good deals on KF-94 masks!

Thompson was so amazing and awesome! Very helpful and great customer service! Great smile and very…read moreengaged!

I am a regular at the usc village and so also try to give every place a try. But, when I walked…read morethrough those doors the place was completely empty, no customers on site and it is usually empty when I would pass by. The woman at the counter was also rude enough to not acknowledge my presence, it felt as though I was invisible in that moment. Also when asking her questions about items her tone and demeanor as a whole was just so condescending. Overall I ok did not feel welcomed, and I don't think I'll even come back to this establishment.