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1458 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

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Ambiance
Local(415) 552-5095

1458 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

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Expert Reviews of Ambiance

Citysearch | An unbeatable selection of classy outfits and accessories perfect for that cocktail party or evening wedding.

Walking into Ambiance is like entering a warm cave, if that cave had maroon and pink patterns lining the walls. Racks of retro-style dresses, embroidered sweaters and plaid skirts fill this trendy boutique....
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/13/2006
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User Reviews of Ambiance

Yelp.com Review - by tinna h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The friendly salespeople will write your name down for the dressing room, so that you can spend all that waiting time gathering more goodies to try on. It's pure evil [aka genius]. There's a fan in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW! Lovely selections of clothes that are just feminine enough and very comfortable to wear. Most of the things I try, are flattering.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patti M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Ambiance. While its true that the Haight street location is super crowded with clothes, I tend to find more satisfaction when I find something awesome among a sea of stuff. If you have the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Reasons to love Ambiance: - Cute, unique accessories
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kayla N.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you look at my profile, you'll see that I love to buy "going out" clothes but I don't "go out" that often. Ambiance would be the supplier of said "going out clothes". I love the buy the little sun…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea R.

5.0 of 5 stars. excellent customer service. everyone is so nice!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. This place loves my money too. This place makes me truly feel like a girlie girl, and makes me look good too. The staff is helpful, especially with accessorizing, and suggesting…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ambiance has a great selection of beautiful and fun clothing. However it is way too jam packed with stuff. Everywhere you walk you feel like you are squeezing by. Especially when there are a lot…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this store. It's super crowded and somewhat difficult to navigate but the salespeople could not possibly be nicer or more helpful. Their prices are totally reasonable and the clothes/shoes/bags…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betty H.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite stores hands down! They always have bargains and some of the top brand names that you would find at Bloomies! They also throw these fashion parties w/ complimentary champagne,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary V.

4.0 of 5 stars. super super cute clothes - they clearly have a great buyer. the staff were so friendly i thought.... hmmm. maybe they do really like me? or was it only 'cause i dropped like $500 in your store? it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathalie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Woohoo! As good as it gets!
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the people working here, love the mix of low and high price stuff. Great place to get unique fun dresses, purses, etc. I always stop here when I'm in the city (every week) and I always leave with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angelica R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this store! Will always find something different. Great selection of accessories and lovely dress selection too! Love how they have a mixture of price range from $20-$300. I can't help but spend,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kandace J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ambiance is great for all budgets. I have so much luck here with sale items and you can find a super cheap item to go with a really nice item. The staff is SO nice and helpful. Get on their mailing…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This store made me fall in love with boutiques in general. The style is exactly what I want and each piece is very unique and different. Prices range from $20 to $200, so there is something for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this store! Coming in here feels good, because you can sort through the racks and admire the pricier designer goods, yet in between the Betsey Johnsons and the whoever else's $350 sweaters and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm glad this store is still around Not always the best
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jessie j.

4.0 of 5 stars. when i die i want to be buried in anything from this store, even if it's only in a pair of heels and my body wrapped in one of their shopping bags. this is of course after i have been starved down to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a gift certificate to Ambiance and made several trips here trying to spend it. The first few times I must have hit the season wrong - couldn't find anything. But the last time I was here I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always want to love Ambiance and usually I walk in and I would be happy to take almost everything home with me. And, the stores are so over-crowded with stuff. You have to know what you are looking…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle c.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's a hit or a miss. They have great SALES but good luck finding something cute in your size..... The thing that bothers me the most is you have to be a middle aged white lady for them not to follow…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is where I take friends from out of town who want to do some serious clothes shopping. And I'm not talking about my friends from shopping-starved Middle American exurbs (though I take them, too),…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Larissa S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Isn't it ironic that the owner/ceo of Ambiance is plus size? Her comcast commercial was on tv not too long ago. hmmmmmmmm
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by samanta v.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's a mixed bag for me. I remember in the good old days of Sarah and Vinnie - coming down and doing some shopping when I had connections to the show, and loving much of the stuff. I've recently went…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My fave store to go with my girls, because it fits into anyone's budget and you can always find something to suit different tastes. Plus it's in the Haight so there are plenty of places to go as well.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andrea s.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm all for variety. Some might say I'm picky. I like to think of it as selective. Anyway, I like to have choices, and I have to admit that Ambiance has a lot to choose from. Unfortunately, there is so…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie N.

1.0 of 5 stars. I might be the only person with the balls to say this but.... I HATE AMBIANCE! Not only is the Haight Street location overly crowded making it impossible to find anything, but I have had to wait…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

3.0 of 5 stars. BOO! Both items I purchased recently at Ambiance have HOLES in them. Given the placement of each hole I don't think it's anything I did, especially since I've only worn each item one time! Too late to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like ambiance for it's sales rack. other than that it is fairly overpriced for what they offer.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This store packs a punch. It's small and compact, but holds so many choices. I've been to the other Ambiance's around the city, and this location is my favorite. Clothes: they've got good labels…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not big on boutique shopping, maybe since I came from the suburbs and all I know are big name stores. Usually I hate boutiques because they are overpriced and have very little variety. This one…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Flo S.

3.0 of 5 stars. i prefer this location over to the Noe Valley location. although this store is CRAMPED with items in no particular style or color, the staff is very helpful and friendly. they have a nice sale section…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure if other reviwers are aware of this, but SF is about 7miles by about 7 miles square. That's not much room to work with. The fact that this a locally operated and owned buisness with the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen n.

3.0 of 5 stars. They have some interesting styles, I've gotten some pretty funky shirts here but it seems like the stuff is higher in style then quality with lots of weird fabric blends to sort through.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen n.

3.0 of 5 stars. They have some interesting styles, I've gotten some pretty funky shirts here but it seems like the stuff is higher in style then quality with lots of fabric blends to sort through.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathryn E.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I was a little girl, my parents let me pick out my own dress for a ball my dad's work was throwing. I chose a purple sequin dress (my favorite color at the time) and was so in love with my new…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by g y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Am I the only one who finds their sale staff a little overwhelming? I like to browse and I have my own opinions - I really need the sales team to back off just a bit or a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for the first time last Sunday after Bay to Breakers. The store was pretty quiet with only a few other shoppers buzzing around. After I was about three feet in the store the sales ladies…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronnie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Ambiance. It is great to go to if you need something cute and stylish for a dressy event. They have pretty good sales, and if you sign up for their e-mail list they send you online coupons!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best store ever! Everythig is cute but not everything is affordable. You should definetly visit often and check out the discounted area! That's what I do!
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Adorable. Stylish. Chic. Beautiful. Delicate. If you'd ever like to personify one of those adjectives, take a look around in Ambiance. There's never been a clothing store where I liked almost all of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE this store. All color coded and you can't leave without several bags. They even help you with the look by giving you the shoes to try on with the outfits. great place
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love love love this store! My whole paycheck could be spent here. Though, I do wish the store was a little more spacious because it's always so cramped.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rae G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always find something I like in this store. The other branches of Ambiance (in Noe Valley and on Union St) aren't as friendly as the Haight st one. The salesgirls always say hi, and even though I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Norah C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I pass this place, I get sucked into going inside. I always feel disappointed once I'm in there though. Manuevering through the waves of employees and perfume soaked shoppers makes me feel…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic dresses, and excellent service. If you have a good idea of what you want, simply describe it, and your price range, to one of the lovely sales women and they will pick out about a zillion…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here recently to buy a dress for a party I was attending and the salespeople here were awesome! They picked out several dresses that I wouldn't normally try on and they all were great. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by beth m.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is such a sweet spot for dresses, but before I enter I have to be prepared to either spend a pretty penny, or spend quality time treasure hunting through their very plentiful sales rack. Every…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tovah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Shopping here is like playing dress-up with your most stylish girlfriends. Girlfriends who charge a lot and only offer store credit if you want to return something :( That said, this is probably the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've only been here once, but the salespeople are so nice. More than nice, they're AWESOME. I think the store was closing when I came in, but they still let me shop and they let me take my time.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J G.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I am in San Francisco, this is a shop I must stop off at....or a major fit will ensue. I wish there was something similar to this in Los Angeles, but there simply is not. You can find many…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kumi B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you haven't been to Ambiance on Haight Street, you have to go! I've been an Ambiance addict since my older sister introduced me to the store 5 years ago. They have the cutest, funkiest, but still…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I'm wearing it, chances are I bought it at Ambiance. The clothes are super cute, and while some of them are on the pricey side, I can find some great steals, not all of which are located on the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine A.

2.0 of 5 stars. This store is interesting because the brands range from high-end to unknown ones, which means the items can be really really expensive or really affordable. You need to have the patience to look…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cara G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great store if you like to really LOOK through all the stuff to find something but I hate to shop that way personally.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanne D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Starla is amazing! She was working the dressing rooms while I was there, and she tells you honestly how things look (if it looks bad, she tells ya). Also if you need another size she'll get a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. A neighborhood staple, Ambiance always has something for everybody. Arranged by color, the store is definitely too small for all it holds. What I love is that you can arrive desperate for something to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ambiance is the love child of Anthropologie, meets Nordstrom, meets Forever 21. While the store is about the size of a postage stamp, there is buried treasure for those who can wait it out. All in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by PictureGirl F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cute store with an odd mix of cheaply made unknown brands and stylish well made brands like BCBG and Trina Turk. I think they need to decide what kind of customer they want to cater to and stock the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love love love this store. I have bought so many cute little dresses and flowy tops. The most amazing part is that they somehow always have my size. Seriously, there has yet to be one occasion where…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joolz M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really love this store and wish we had one in NYC. The selection and service is fantastic, and so are the prices. I bought an amazing suit here 3 years for about $120 and it is still something I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This original outpost of the popular San Francisco boutique has a parlour feel. It mixes high and low.. Tracy Reese and Catherine Malandrino can be found amongst generic, kitschier non-brands. There…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana K.

3.0 of 5 stars. THIEVERY! THE BITCHES THAT WORK HERE STEAL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION! I checked my credit card statement today and there was an unauthorized charge on my Visa from Ambiance for over $1000. The last…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely some gems thrown in with the rest of the rubbish. To love:
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fannie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. My bf bought me a dress from here one year for my birthday and I love, love the dress.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this store! They have a great selection of clothes, shoes, accessories. Their sales can be really good as well. I love that they have tops from $20-200. There is something for everyone. What…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the only Ambiance location I've been to. If you look hard and long enough you can find AMAZING deals on items that may not be overly useful for that season. One of my favorite wool peacoat…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shinette G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very very very friendly & helpful staff. They're selection is amazing. Sure its pricey, but they carry some of the most beautiful designer labels here. My boyfriend bought a coat, but I had noticed…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shari F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorites. Whenever I'm in a pinch for something unique, whether it's a night out or a special occasion that requires dressing up, this store will likely have it. They have such a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cora j.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this store, love the staff. Pricey but you can always find some good deals. If you're like me and sometimes need help, this place is the way to go. Once I needed an outfit to go to a wedding and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by roz A.

1.0 of 5 stars. am i the only person on here that thinks the clothes in this place are tiny? even the clothes that are supposedly my size are made for girls from the itty bitty titty club. and i agree, the staff are…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcia S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok so the ladies are right. . . this store is stuffed with clothes, but if you are in the mood you can find some great pieces. I love a boutique with something for everyone. They have clothes priced…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lately fashion hasn't inspired me. I've found it hard to transition from an early twenties to late twenties look. Too often, I look at the middle school students I teach and realize we are wearing…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. For the last day of 2007 I went and visited Haight-Ashbury for the first time since I moved to the bay area. What a cute area! This store is super adorable. The problem is, the place is super duper…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is decent for a boutique; it looks small because of all the clothes and items on the rack. The store makes use of all the space it can. Atmosphere
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suan W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go if you want to develop a headache. It's a huge pain to sift through the overstuffed racks, as there is too little space for too much merchandise. The clothes are not…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007