Maria wrote down various items that I would probably need within the next year, and noted the sizes/measurements that would work. For the next 12 months, Maria looked for items on sale, both in town and on the internet, to fulfill the wardrobe items that we had discussed. Whenever I would come to town, she would have items ready for me to review. Therefore, during each visit, she would work me into her schedule for an hour or two to try on and select any items that we both felt were suitable for me.

During my 2009 winter visit, I took all the clothes from my closet to my sister’s house, where Maria met with me to analyze my total wardrobe. Often in the past, I had bought items that I really liked, but some small area would need additional tailoring (due to my height and weight,) that I would plan on doing at a later date. As a result, I had several items in my closet that I had never worn! In addition to updating and coordinating my wardrobe with current styles, Maria also tailored any new items, as well as my original wardrobe items, so that I actually could wear all the clothes in my closet! If the tailoring might cost more than the item was worth in wear, Maria would identify those items, and I would decide how much I really needed that item. Sometimes we scrapped the clothing item, and sometimes I really wanted to wear it, so Maria would go ahead and modify it.

In addition, she is now shopping for and with my 2 teenager daughters. In our town, there is not a large selection for teenagers. With Maria’s insight into current styles & into my daughters’ personal preferences and high school / college preparation needs, we have had some very enjoyable and productive shopping trips to find both party clothing & shoes, and also professional-looking clothing & shoes for interviews and meetings.

I have truly enjoyed having Maria’s expertise in updating my personal style in clothing (which previously hadn’t changed much since 1980) and having her guidance to stores in the Houston area for shopping recommendations. Her willingness to meet within my limited time schedule when I visit Houston is very much appreciated. I don’t like to waste time shopping, as I like to buy what I need and finish shopping quickly. With Maria’s advance research, that is exactly what has occurred since 2008!

Word of Advice to the Timid: Think of it as a necessary gift to yourself. Don't wait so long like I did before you call. I could have been looking good and feeling confident sooner, but I made the mistake of procrastinating for almost 2 stupid years for fearing that my closet and wardrobe were far too scary for an image consultant. I was too busy, and it was too easy to stick my head in the sand and run from my mirror! All I did was waste time. Now I know that an image consultant is like a doctor, they've seen it all. And she has! Ave Maria!

Maria captured my attention with our initial conversation in March. She spent 30 minutes on the phone with me reviewing details and ideas about my dress and I knew then I had found the one. Maria is very meticulous and detail oriented, she absolutely will amaze you with her knowledge of designing. She explained every type of stitch and cut she would use and why it needed to be done that way. She really takes the time to make sure the alterations are exactly what you want and to make sure you understand how she's going to do it. The follow up appointments were equally as valuable. She never rushed me through them and ensure that I was satisfied with every detail of the dress. I can not rave enough about Maria and her work. I am so thankful I found this site and was able to read other reviews about her. She is worth every dollar and then some for her work, and I will definitely be using her services whenever I need them in the future. Maria, thank you again for everything you did for me. You're such a beautiful person, and it was a pleasure to work with you!

I can not sing Maria's praises enough. I bought a beaded gown and she shortened it in a weeks time. I have never had anyone turn around an alteration so quickly and she did it by hand. Maria also made some suggestions to further make my gown look better on my body. Maria spent quite a bit of time with me explaining what would work well on me, advised me on hair and jewelry. She took the time to purchase some jewelry for my outfit that turned out stunning. I received so many compliments on my outfit and jewelry this week at my gala event. I am not a big shopper so I would never of purchased the extras to really make my outfit. I will continue to use Maria in the future and seek her guidance on my dressing and accessorizing of my outfits. My hat goes off to her and look forward to a long working relationship with her.

Maria is an angel! She has been such a blessing in my life and will always have a special place in my heart. She took my bridal dress that was several sizes too large, and pieced it back together - it was an extremely complicated and detailed job. She made me feel like a model when it was done. I have not taken my alterations anywhere else since. She is a beautiful, inside and out!

Maria has ended my procrastination with having alterations done. She has an impeccable eye for detail, extensive knowledge of clothing and materials, and an overall talent for design. Maria altered the bust line, waistline, and arm lengths on several of my suits. She maintained the symmetry and original look of each piece while adding that tailored touch. As icing on the cake, she provided excellent customer service and her prices are very reasonable. Thank you, Maria!

Maria recently gave a group presentation for myself and members of or local Garden Club. All of the women in our group where very interested in learning her tips about fashion and how to begin to create a image all your own using key items in your current wardrobe. She also discussed ways to have clothing altered to fit, so they look great on you. She did a wonderful job. I Heard many of the women say "I wish she could have stayed longer." Thank you Maria!

Maria used to be perfect -- that's when she made custom clothes. Dom mage, no more, but that's life. Now she does everything else. Comes to your house, and with her sophisticated knowledge can visualize alterations that seem magical and always turn out perfectly. She is honest if something is not right for you, and lets you know it nicely. Her ability to take what you have in your closet and give you a new wardrobe is astonishing. And she has become a close, wonderful friend over the years of working with her. Doesn't get better than this!

My daughter and I met Maria today for the first time and she's an AMAZING woman! She took the time to assist my daughter with her Prom dress. My daughter wasn't sure what to do but after an hour talking with Maria she understood a whole new level of fashion and I'm so thankful we met her. Maria has an eye for fashion and she's so good with people. I felt like I've known her for a long time and she has a wonderful heart--she truly is a great person. If you ever feel uncertainty about your wardrobe or not sure about fashion, call Maria. Thank you so much Maria!

I attended a workshop where Maria was the guest speaker and what a pleasure it was! We all enjoyed her insightful information and great personality. She has to be one of the best speakers we have ever had. Thanks Maria for all your great tips.

I normally do not write online about anything. However, I thought my story might help another in the same boat. I had just sent the last child off to college when I lost my job. My source of clothing, the kid's castoff polo's and kaki pants/blue suit jacket, was no longer available; I had gained some weight, my interview outfit did not fit, and I was in a serious funk. In a rather odd move, I decided to get rid of all my work clothing I'd been saving since pre-children and, in the process of finding a place, read about Maria's work online. I sent her a very tentative e-mail after a few days spent gathering my courage. I needed help. I hate shopping and had no idea where I could find classy, comfortable, and reasonably priced clothing. And I was REALLY unhappy about my extra pounds. I knew I needed help, but was truly terrified of costs (jobless, remember?). Maria called me back and asked to meet with me. I was very uncertain about the whole thing, but decided to risk her laughing at me. Not only did she not laugh, she reassured me that I was not the first, nor would I be the last, person is such straits. Maria went out, found clothes that she thought would work, and asked me to meet her for 2 hours. I did, and came back completely impressed. The clothes worked for me, fit well (and if it didn't, Maria tailored it - the woman's amazing!), and was within my budget. Maria took the time to educate me on the fabric wrinkle test for quality cloth, drape of cloth, seaming, etc. She looked at items I found online and showed me what to look for when shopping online. She then took me to jewelry warehouses and showed me what worked, what didn't, and why. Maria did not try to make me fit the clothing, nor did she change my style and comfort zone. She simply met me, figured out what I would most likely need and like, and went from there. I found a new job and a new pride in myself (although I'm still working on losing those pesky pounds!) I have updated my wardrobe seasonally now twice (winter '08, spring '09) with Ma! And even my children have noticed a change. My advice to you if you made it though all this: Don't wait until you are desperate! There is help and Maria is it! And your budget will not be blown. I have recommended her to my sister in Temple, TX, and assorted friends and no one has been disappointed.

I attended a workshop presented by Maria for our local home and garden club and didn't want it to end. Maria gave an enthused and interesting presentation on many different aspects of wardrobe, hair, make up, and feeling good about yourself. Once my home renovation is completed and my closet is all in one place, I will be hinting to my husband to arrange for a personal consultation as a birthday gift. I think Maria would be great to work with. I understood her points of view and am looking forward to seeing her again if my husband gets the hint! I would definitely recommend Maria for workshops for neighborhood groups as well as professional women throughout the area.
Thanks, Cathleen Otto (Cathy)

I recently lost weight and had TWO overstuffed closets with a mixture of tired clothes, clothes that didn't fit anymore, and clothes that finally fit again. Maria and I went through both closets, piece by piece, and decided what needed to be donated and what was worth alterations. I was also so excited to see how great I looked in clothes I haven't been able to wear in years! We restructured my main closet so that my two closets fit into one -- a feat in itself! My closets were so packed before Maria walked into my home that I had piles of clean clothes around my room -- because I didn't have the time to fight with my closet to get them hung up. Thank you SO much. There is a change in my confidence and style now that I know that whatever I put on looks good and fits great. You are the best!!

Maria was professional and easy to work with. She provided me top quality service that was also affordable. She finished my dress within 2 weeks, which was perfect and just what I needed to be ready for my friend's wedding.

Maria, my dress was beautiful thanks to your tailoring. It fit perfectly for my big day. Your eye for proportions is amazing. After having a negative experience and the shop where I bought my gown, your positive, caring personality and personable way of doing business was so stress relieving. THANK YOU!!

Maria was an absolute pleasure to work with! She is very professional about what she does and also can help with your hair, jewelry, or anything else that you don't have time for. Her attention to detail is amazing and i would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Maria is AMAZING! She does fantastic work and really try's to do what is best for her customer! She is very knowledgeable and doesn't try to add on things you don't need. Maria also seeks to be cost efficient for your needs. I would and will go back to Maria for any of my alterations! Thanks so much!

The day of my wedding everyone was raving over how fabulous my dress was. I owe that to Maria. I had lost 15 pounds from the time I bought it and needed to have some serious alterations that were very difficult. She did a fabulous job; you would never know the dress didn't fit me perfectly right away. Everyone who has seen the pictures of the wedding have been raving over how awesome the dress is. She also helped me pick out my lipstick, how to do my hair, the type of veil to wear, and found an amazing shawl that matched my dress. Maria's prices are really incredible for the work that she does. She also found a slip that worked with my dress after I had searched endlessly. Maria has a sparkling personality, and her personal style is something that you can not miss - it is unique and classy. She is so fun to work with.

Maria is great! Maria is a perfectionist. She assesses the project and gives details of what she will do to the dress and how the dress will look like after she gives it her magic touch. She is a wonderful lady and I highly recommend her to you.

Maria was absolutely fabulous! She did an excellent job w/the alterations needed for my dress. She's so honest & personable. In addition to the dress alterations, she found the perfect tiara & veil to go w/my dress and made excellent suggestions for my jewelry. She was very reasonable & had a quick turnaround time. Everything was ready when she said it would be. I was completely satisfied with Maria's service!

I am in love with my dress! It fits me like a glove. Maria did an amazing job! I had a very difficult situation with the dress: a daytime wedding and the dress is made for evening only and was see through on the bottom half. She found a slip that worked with the dress (after I had searched about 6 stores myself). The slip was very reasonably priced and so is her shopping. She altered the slip, and even found a shawl that matched my dress. She also altered the dress in some very difficult spots to make it fit me tighter so it wouldn't gap. The dress has diamond shaped seams that she had to work with on the top half of the dress. She was able to take it in and keep the integrity of the dress. She also adjusted the straps. I was incredibly impressed with the job she did. I couldn't believe the price that she did all of this for. On top of that, Maria has a beautiful, unique personality that anyone is bound to love. She is a truly beautiful person inside and out. She is a delight to work with.

Maria is such a blessing!!! She did an amazing job on the alterations I needed for my wedding gown. I was so afraid at first that once I got it back it would be a totally different gown, but she was so professional when I left from my fitting I knew it would be perfect, and it was it fit like a glove. I will be calling soon to get my Brand New Director's Suit Altered! Know you are in my prayers daily (Cindy told me)...I love you!

Great flair and a beautiful, generous spirit! You made it easy to keep order in my big closet: clothes, shoes and bags!

Maria was an answered prayer! My daughter had her first formal dance, and the dress she selected needed to be dramatically altered. I did not trust this task to just anyone. Luckily, I found out about Maria while searching the web and reviewing the B'Dazzled website. Upon meeting Maria, I could tell I had the right person to meet our needs. Maria was friendly and accommodating, and her level of expertise was obvious! In addition, she provided advice on how to complete "the look" for this special evening. Maria finished the alterations to the gown well in advance of the event. The gown fit my daughter perfectly! We can't thank Maria enough for all her help!

Maria is the best I've found. She has done the impossible for me time after time. Alter a suit that is two sizes too big to perfection? Yep, she can do it and will be honest if she doesn't think it's worth the money. Speaking of money, she's is very reasonable priced for the quality of work she does. I haven't had the closet assessment yet but hear she rocks. That's next on my list. Thanks Maria!