Unlike the majority of my reviews, this one won't follow the pros and cons list since there simply are no cons.
I was invited to an extravagant Indian wedding celebration in Miami at the end of March. It was thankfully- yet unfortunately- canceled due to Covid-19, but I'm glad I at least walked away with an amazing experience at this North Austin business.
I was not aware that the shop is run out of owner Nisha's garage, so when I pulled up to the lovely suburban home one afternoon after visiting my parents, it spoke volumes that upon calling Nisha to see if she was available, she was warm and welcoming even with no notice.
Upon arrival, I asked her first and foremost if my wearing Indo ethnic fashion was appropriate as the extensive anecdotal research I'd done online said yes, but I needed firsthand validation and could not ask the bride nor groom as the groom was a roommate of my boyfriend's in college whom I'd never met. She assured me that the effort I put into their culture would be appreciated. She then asked how conservative the families were, a question I could not answer, but when I told her the last names, she knew immediately that they wouldn't be which I found hysterical.
Now for her truly amazing talents.
Nisha looked me over, fully dressed, and without asking me my US size nor measuring me, pulled out an absolutely STUNNING pink and gold anarkali gown which fit me perfectly. As a pale Irish ginger, I stay far away from pinks, but I fell in love with that piece immediately.
While I was changing into the dress, she pulled out a formal saree in the most beautiful jade and gold hues I'd ever seen. As a pale Irish ginger, anything in the green family is my perfect color, and she knew that instinctively. I'm so sad to have missed out on all the festivities of the wedding, but I think I'm more sad that I didn't have a chance to wear the saree she chose!
I cannot recommend Nisha's business enough, and you can guarantee that if I ever have another occasion requiring Indo ethnic fashion, she'll be my first and only stop!
PRO TIPS:
-Call ahead to ensure that she's available. The business is run out of her home to prevent needing to charge higher prices for her products.
-She rents sarees and some other less expensive fashion items for those of whom only need a piece for an event.
-If you're plus sized and needing an anarkali gown, you may want to check in with her early on. She had a gown to fit me, a 5'10" plus size girl, but she literally only had one, so you may need to give her notice to get something in stock.
-You'll pay a pretty penny, but it's because everything she has is beautiful and of the highest quality. read more