About six months ago I got it in my head I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I am in no way a classic…read morecandidate - 57 years old, 6 feet tall, boy body, nobody's idea of a pinup girl. Did my google searching for photographers in Houston and contacted about a dozen. Perhaps half responded they weren't available, and half didn't respond. However, one adorable young lady in Austin (3 hours away), Julia Vie of Vivian's Muse, said she was very excited about shooting me! We exchanged several emails about the process and logistics and had an extended phone chat. My trepedation morphed into excitement and anticipation. Let's do this!! The big day! Julia shot perhaps 400 photos in an hour or so, all the while offering instruction, incredible encouragement and showing me what she had captured in her viewfinder. All with a monster camera and first class professional lighting. We shot on the couch, on the stairway, in the window, on the bed. Woah, so exhilerating! Nervousness was gone and my inner goddess had taken over. I'm not one for exaggeration but this was truly one of the best hours of my life. Back the next morning to review and select proofs. Oh no, her computer jammed up, wasn't happening. No problem in the digital age. We had more girly chat, comparing notes on all of the fun we had had the preceding day. A few days later the proofs arrived via email. I was blown away. OH MY! That cannot possibly be me. But...it is! Being a goddess, even for a short while, really gets in your head. And stays there. Who would have thought the idea of having a little fun by trying something different would turn into a life changing event? Thank you so very, very much Julia! And, girls, if you have any lingering doubts about treating yourself to this experience, all I can say is do not delay, call Julia today! Hugs, Michelle

Julia is excellent at her craft! Her studio is so dreamy and romantic, it sweeps you away into…read morefantasy. She did a great job easing my nerves, since I'm her Aunt, but we ended up with some stunning pictures to mark my 50 year old milestone. I recommend getting your pictures done in all stages of your life from your 20's on up so you have a professional collection of yourself to reflect upon. Don't put it off another day, book with Julia and see just how beautiful you are!

I understand that everyone wants to run a boutique...the name is ?, and no one can say it. The…read moreclothes are expensive, and the housewives running the joint are desperate and pushy.

The store with the funny name really is a treasure. Two corporate professionals decided to realize…read moretheir dream of opening a shop that carried items they like, that work for real bodies and busy women, and not have they done a good job. Bokabuku has the BEST customer service. Not overwhelming, not clingy, just great service and an experiential and experimental "try it and see" approach. I have bought things from them I really never thought I would ever try, and I am a very fashion forward person who knows what works for me. They got me to try on a one size fits all dress (I'm 5'10" and not one size even in my closet!) that was so miraculous I bought three. They also have some great jewelry in all price ranges, and support local artists and creators. Plus they love to give out bubbly. Go! Shop! Enjoy! It's a great store and it's like visiting friends you haven't met yet.

My mom and I had a wonderful experience with Signature Bridal, and we found the perfect dress for…read moremy wedding. Jamie was a true delight, patient, attentive and totally understood the assignment on my vision as a bride. The owner was also flexible and worked with us to ensure we had a 5 star experience. As a smaller frame/body type there were many options that I could try that didn't require all the clips. I found a perfect one of a kind gown, which also was important to me. I definitely recommend you visit this place to find a beautiful wedding dress for your special day.

When I think about the experience of trying on wedding dresses, Signature bridal really delivers!…read moreThe rooms are pretty big and sectioned off so that they feel private, the workers are so friendly, the dress selection is large and beautiful, and the bride gets to see herself in the big mirror before turning around and opening the curtains and allowing her guests to take their look. The only real downside for me is that it's probably best if you go in already knowing what kind of style you like. If you're looking at several shops, maybe save this one for later on in the list. The whole procedure of picking the dresses, having the bride try it on and see it for herself and then letting the guests see it, takes a while for each dress. So while the whole spectacle of it is fun, you don't get to explore as many options.

Was looking for a pair of jeans and whatever might catch my eye. I actually found a pair of jeans…read morethat I liked around Christmas time. Now they were on clearance. So of course I took that as a sign. Also I spotted a dress that I liked from Christmas too, but it wasn't on sale or clearance, but I got it anyway. The jeans are embroidered all the way down both legs. Really gorgeous blue flowers. The dress is a full length very full with tank top like straps. Very happy with both in style and fit. Customer service was nice. I asked if the dressing room was open, and she said yes. The room I was in was clean and large enough to try on clothes. I did see some other outfits, and dresses that I liked too, but for now, its just going to be the jeans and dress.

After going here for past 10+ years, the customer service lately these last couple years have been…read moreupright unacceptable and rude. Never have I experienced such bad customer service at a store... This one tops it for sure, and it's the worst in the women's department and based on the reviews, it seems like no one is doing ANYTHING to address this problem. I was in LINE with an associate who was helping someone else, and right after they finished, she just left the station without acknowledging me and letting me know that she would be busy and wouldn't be able to assist me. After waiting a bit and realizing she wouldn't be coming back, I asked her if she could assist me, but she said that wasn't her department so she couldn't. I find another associate to help me and on my way out, I see that same previous associate AT THAT SAME COUNTER THAT SHE SAID SHE COULDN'T HELP ME AT with ANOTHER customer. This is unacceptable and so disrespectful. Not only did she ignore me while I was clearly waiting for her help, she straight up lied to me that this wasn't her department and right after she said that, helped another customer at that same counter. I've had another rude experience before this as well, but this one was so absurd I had to share my experience. However, Pat in the bag department has always been helpful and I haven't had any issues with the men's department so far either. But with the horrible customer service I've experienced, I would give this Dillard's 0 stars if I could

I came back a second time to try to find an outfit for Monday's event. I didn't find anything the…read moreother day when I came and I thought maybe with a new mood I would find something. As I was going through rack after rack after rack I finally found a couple that I actually liked, and then I just had to narrow it down to one. Can you guess which one I chose? The store looked really great for surviving black Friday and Saturday and Sunday shopping. The racks were organized and the back of the store where all their home goods are were full, but organized as well. I found everything that I needed, and I also found some large gift bags.

The lady who waited on me (Ms. Gohor) was the consummate professional. She clearly understood my…read moreshopping intentions, showed me suggested garments, and clearly had a talent of matching clothing to the customer. What a kind and knowledgement lady. Marshalls is so lucky to have her on the staff.

Trendy boutique with a variety of casual and formal women's clothes. The price point is a little…read morehigher, but that's expected for most stores at The Hill Country Galleria. I always stop by when I'm walking around the area. They have everything from clothing to accessories to shoes. Everyone who I've interacted with has been nice.

This is a boutique with style lovely lovely clothes and very hip looking dresses shoes assessories…read moreand tights which I purschased. It is a store that caters to the young crowd if you know what I mean but some dresses can be used by any age group. The sales ladies are very informative on the quality and where the clothes they have on the rack comes from. It is a quality store not expensive not cheap in between I would say. A sweet little place to buy nice and well made clothes. Located at the Hill Country Galleria a favorite place to shop very hip for any type of clothing you desire. Recommend this location.

Yesterday, I had a strange experience I usually go Walk and get some exercise with my dog and was…read moreapproach by a man who wanted to give me his business cards which I thought okay maybe he's wanting someone to help his business but yet he was pursuing me afterwards. I then felt that he was following me and I felt unsafe. So I started walking faster and this was around the Courtyard area where they have a large grassy arena. I then tried to avoid his eager ways to communicate with me, I then went toward my car to leave and ask if I needed help with my dog carrier. I then knew I was being followed. I left and then realized I may try to get a friend to join me next time. So point is my review has to do with safety, I felt uneasy. I always felt safe here now things are different and changing so if you are by yourself and you are female and you feel on safe either leave or go have a chaperone walk with you. The presence of this individual was very uneasy I come here all the time for years this is the first time I ever had this issue. Stay safe

I really like this outdoor strip mall. There a lot of nice restaurants and cafes around with…read moredifferent cuisines. I also appreciate that Hill Country Galleria also organizes multicultural themed events during festivals, catering to folks who live in the Bee Cave/South Austin area. The holiday season decor and lights in December was beautiful and one of my favorites in the Austin area. They also had other activities during the month including an ice rink and free pictures with Santa in his workshop!

I love this place!! I have had Karen for my nails several times, and she's helped my daughter &…read morehusband when they came in for their very first experiences! I loved coming here pre-Covid, & post! It's scary times, but all the staff here has always made things so safe & comfortable. I'm so grateful for this amazing small business!! I can still come get some self care in a safe and fun environment! Thanks to Wendy & all the great employees I've gotten to interact with over the past couple of years here, great place to come to shop & have a safe open space to get pampered!

I came here on my break because my usual place was closed and today was the only day I had time…read more I should have paid more attention and/or left when I realized this isn't a normal pedicure place. The chairs don't massage/recline and there's no tub of water with jets. The lady finally came over and we chatted and she said "do you have any concerns or anything?" And I said "if you can make sure this one is cut straight. Everyone cuts it at an angle" and showed her which one. She patted my leg and said "that won't happen here. Straight across here" I said "well you asked so I'm just telling you. Everyone cuts it crooked". To top it off, they ask you how much you want to tip. Let me just type it in myself. I HATE having to say it outloud. I told her and it added on a convenience fee. Very inconvenient for me to have to pay a fee to tip. Definitely will not be back. Edit to add that I'm aware the "convenience fee" doesn't go to the tech, that's not my issue. My issue is an unexpected, added fee regardless of how large or small.

One of the best experiences of my life. Elizabeth and her team are so mindful, kind, and creative…read moreright from the beginning of even discussing booking a shoot. I had the opportunity to do a couples shoot with her and it was incredible. Every detail was thought out- we felt completely comfortable and laughed our way through the shoot. My husband even remarked "is it weird how I don't feel weird at all being completely nude here?". We will treasure this experience forever. The photos came out incredible and you can truly see Elizabeth's artistry in them. We will be doing this again with her one day and I can't wait.

I had two phone conversations with Elizabeth where she told me to take all the time I needed before…read morebooking, which I appreciated at the time. A few weeks later, I was ready to move forward and reached out to both her and her assistant via email, as well as through the contact form on her website. I followed up several times over the span of a month and got nothing. Not even a quick note saying she was fully booked or no longer taking clients. For someone charging luxury-level prices, the bare minimum should be professional communication. Completely ghosting a potential client after encouraging them to take time before booking is not just unprofessional--it's disrespectful. It shows a complete disregard for people's time and energy. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend working with someone who treats potential clients this way.