I found what I was looking for but the lady at the register was passive and the environment was odd…read morein terms of service. Spirit Halloween Store has much better service quality but sadly they were not open this year near me.

Good selection of costumes and decorations. The helpers were very nice and patient with my children…read moretrying to make up their mind.

I have been struggling with thinning hair so along with my Stela we decided to find a place that…read moresells wigs that I could just throw on and look good. If your hair doesn't look good it changes how you feel about yourself. After trying a couple wig places we ended up in Dublin at Valley Rags & Wigs. Walking in we were greeted by the owner Janie and Mirella. Wow the place was beautiful and trying to narrow down what style was the best for me was not easy. In talking with Janie, she was able to narrow it down. I think the 4th wig I tried on was absolutely the one. Everyone approved and I'm not easy to please. Stela and I had so much fun working with Janie. She and Mirella were a delight. One thing you should know, Janie is a blessing to so many battling cancer. At such a difficult time, Janie gives them a reason to look in the mirror and see how beautiful they are and maybe forgetting for just an instant all the pain and uncertainty they are going through. Also you should know, the wigs are high quality and if you are serious about finding a wig that's beautiful and will last a long time, stop here first. You can buy cheap wigs anywhere and most of the time you wind up throwing them in the trash because they don't look as good as when you first bought them. In all honesty, I paid a little more because I wanted quality, I wanted something well made and I wanted something to make me feel beautiful. That's what Janie did for me. Stela and I had so much fun with you and Mirella. We didn't want to leave but it was time for lunch. HaHa!

The owner was rude when I took my wig back that I had only worn for a WEEK! It became a rats nest…read moreand she accused me of using hot tools on it. I DID not use a blow dryer or a flat iron/curling iron AT ALL because she specifically told me not to. Why would I spend $300 on a synthetic wig only to ruin it by doing what she told me not to? I told her that I spend about $250-$300 on my real hair wigs and she responded with, "yea, and it looks like it." Such a nasty person. She should be ashamed of her business practices and the way she treated me. This is a word of caution for those wanting reviews.

9/7/17::: I just had the best experience. I needed balloons real quick, so I called them first and…read moreplaced the order while driving, and they were ready when I got there!! They are full service, plates/napkins, supplies, treats for parties, Wow!!! I will be a regular customer!! This was my first time and I am so happy.

Well priced and always super easy drop off and pick up. Owners are very nice and accommodating. I…read moreuse this company for all my work events

PROS: The costumes arrived on time and were in very good condition. The customer service that I've…read moreexperienced from Desired Effects was top-notched. Prices were very reasonable - especially for the quality of the costumes. I highly recommend this costume rental house. CONS: none.

One of the worst sound companies I have ever worked with. Our band had no monitors and our lead…read morevocalist could not hear himself. The band has a huge following and it made us look really bad and also the Lafayette Art and Wine festival. The sound the audience was hearing was muffled and after listening to friends' posted videos of our show today - lead vocals were almost not there, keyboards blasting loud and no guitars. This is the most unprofessional sound company. They have no business doing sound for a big festival. Maybe a backyard party would be ok

Visited today around 6:15pm and so happy they were open! I…read moredrove all the way from San Jose with my cousin trying to find a dance store and luckily found this one on Yelp. -Super friendly and helpful customer service -Great prices for leotards and other dance items -Plenty of variety I highly recommend this business for all your dance needs!

There is a reason why this store has such good reviews. The staff is kind, friendly, and welcoming…read more They took time to explain the difference between jazz shoes, and they helped with color matching a pair of tights for my daughter. It was 100% worth the drive from Martinez. We will only be going to A1 for dance supplies from now on.

We had Ariel the Princess come to our house in the San Mateo area for our 3 yr old daughter's…read morebirthday. She parked farther and walked in on purpose so the kids wouldn't think she drove here which was a nice detail. She did story time and sang , magic tricks, a bunch of fun kid group games/activities with music on portable music device which she had technical difficulty which is understandable and perfectly fine so we helped with spotify on our cell phones. Please be on standby host parents to help carry character's belongings. For host parent, consider charging up your own Bluetooth music speaker to have ready as backup. We had food and games and she was so helpful too with gathering kids and singing happy birthday. She provided a tiara and special bracelet for the birthday girl which was perfect. All the kids and parents were so amazed and enchanted with the whole experience that parents sat and enjoyed and also filmed the experience. We had face painting and she had time for guests to take some pictures too. we loved how we could have a Disney princess come to our home. There's a small travel fee of course since we are outside of the normal area. Would highly recommend while your kids are young and still into characters. Ariel stayed in character and price point was good too. Thank you Cinderella company for helping our daughter's dreams come true.

Incredible experience! Everything was perfect and worth every penny. I had Princess Bell and added…read moreface painting. My only advice is to keep time -- we went over unintentionally, and wasn't told, and had to pay. But seriously it's months after this party and people still talk about Belle. Never broke character: sang, danced, story time, bubbles and was such a core memory for my 6 year old daughter!

Wendy is a GENIUS with kids and although her show is technically a children's show, I noticed all…read moreof the adults at the party were also totally engaged and laughing. She's got a very special signature that is unlike any other clown show I've seen. My kid was IN LOVE and the group was JAZZED. Definitely recommend Power Up Parties for all of your entertainment needs.

Wendi from Power Up Parties was amazing at our daughter's 5th birthday party. Her face-painting was…read morefast and featured a number of really cool designs the kids loved, and her "sparkle queen" show had the assembled kids alternately rapt and laughing! She was also really kind and made a point to help our daughter feel special on our big day. Thank you Wendi!

I had the pleasure of ordering an Indowestern Fusion custom baby doll dress from Chiffon & Spice…read morefor a concert I was going to. I had envisioned something colorful and in a silhouette based out of something I'd seen online. We had a consult call on which Kinjal helped me with the concept and showed me fabrics which would be suitable for the dress. She helped me take my measurements and guided me through each step of the custom process. The dress turned out so pretty and fit perfectly. It was fun, bright and so apt for the event. I would definitely return to this boutique.

I was honestly so bored with the same style lehengas and Indian wear that I was seeing. Along came…read moreKinjal and Chiffon and Spice! What a breath of fresh air. And an amazing collection of Indofusion clothing. Every piece was beautiful and crafted with so much detail in mind. Kinjal is a delight to work with and was so responsive. I cannot wait to order from Chiffon and Spice for every occasion!

We hired Rumi for our daughters 4 y.o birthday party. She was amazing. She came out and performed 4…read moresongs, they played games, and then she did face painting for all the kids. She was very patient and flexible. Really she was trained and ready for any ideas the kids wanted to do. Made it easy as a parent that the kids had entertainment. Booking also was easy as they answered all questions prior. I would highly recommend Rumi or any princess/character in this company.

Our Elsa was absolutely wonderful! She was so professional, beautiful inside and out, and truly…read moreamazing with the kids. She kept all the children engaged and entertained the whole time, so the parents could actually relax and enjoy the party too. The kids loved her so much that we ended up adding an extra 30 minutes! My daughter was over the moon. Thank you for making her birthday so magical!

I had Elsa and Anna from Party Tale Events for my kids birthday. It was an absolutely amazing…read moreexperience right from prep to execution. The princesses came earlier than the scheduled time and did their setup, arrived right on time to surprise the kids. Special highlight to all the games, were absolutely engaging for both boys and girls, very different from the standard ones i have seen at other events. They were patient for all the pictures. Overall it was fantastic and i recommend them.

The best experience with them, we had Elsa and Ariel for my daughter's birthday party. It was a…read moresuccess. They were super professional, fun and did plenty of activities with the kids. The communication with Helena was amazing. I highly recommend this for any event with kids.