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Name: |
Allison |
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E-mail Address: |
alacasky@aol.com |
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Date of Service: |
8/19/2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress hem and embellishment |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Google |
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Additional Comments: |
I found Marias site from a Google search and just felt like she
was the one to trust my wedding dress to. Maria squeezed me into
her already hectic schedule and is willing to work around my own
less than ideal time constraints. I am so appreciative that she
is willing to use her time and skills on my wedding dress and I
have the utmost confidence that my dress will be perfect! |
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Name: |
Ellen Reeder |
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E-mail Address: |
ellenswartz@sbcglobal.net |
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Date of Service: |
8/6/2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Initial Interview/Closet Consult |
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Would You Refer Others: |
You betcha |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Internet |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria was a birthday present for my daughter, who lacked
confidence in her style decisions. I was concerned about a
consultant my age understanding 20's style, but saw that she had
helped teens before, and has children in their 20's. It was not
a problem. Maria got to know her, and gave a very personalized
consult. I especially liked her approach to utilize what you
have, make it work for you, rather than throw everything away
and start over. Can't afford that! Maria is energetic, upbeat,
and full of great ideas. |
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Name: |
Paula Broussard |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
8/6/2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Initial interview/closet consult |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
My mom searched for you |
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Additional Comments: |
I am 24 years old and since I graduated High School, I wasn't
sure how to transition from my rebel punky-rocky style to a more
mature flattering female version of me. But throughout my life
I've never really known a true girlish style. That's where Maria
comes in. I was psyched when I found out I would get the chance
to finally know if my style was headed in the right direction.
So when I met her, I thought she was very knowledgeable in the
interview, also with my mom present as she wanted to know a few
things too, and I felt confident that she was going to help me
get through my awkward 20s. When it got time to check out my
closet I knew that most of my clothes were going to have to go,
but to my surprise the shopping I had done for myself really was
on the right track. Although most of what I owned were just
pieces of outfits and the hard part was putting things together.
So I now have high hopes that I'll be able to progress with my
new fashion with her guidance and really get out in the world as
I should be. I would DEFINITELY recommend Maria to anyone
feeling a little out of the fashion loop!!! |
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Name: |
Marc Shelton |
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E-mail Address: |
marcshelton@sbcglobal.net |
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Date of Service: |
08/07/10 |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
For sure |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Internet |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria's work is great, She came to my home and the turn around
was unbelievable, She is not just your average person. She is a
true pro. |
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Name: |
Carmen |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
7/25/10 |
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Type of Service: |
Initial interview/closet consult |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
My husband found you on the internet |
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Additional Comments: |
My husband presented me with a gift certificate for an initial
consultation with Maria, as a graduation present. Through many
failed attempts to meet due to my very busy schedule, I finally
sat down with Maria in late July. As we talked, I learned that
Maria provided a service that was so much more than what to
wear/not to wear. In just that initial meeting, Maria asked me
questions and helped me start to re-discover the "me" beneath
the roles I take on (i.e. wife, mother, daughter, girlfriend)
and the clothes I wear. I learned so much from just that initial
meeting. Maria was very positive and helped me to see simple
changes that could be made to fit who I am and my lifestyle. She
is about "transformation" and not about throwing everything out
and starting from scratch. I liked that! I really enjoyed my
initial meeting and can't wait to work on my closet. It's going
to be a blast! |
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Name: |
Luis |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
May 2, 2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Wardrobe Makeover |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Definitely!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Online search - just lucky!! |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria helped me see and understand things about my wardrobe that
I never thought of. Simple things that make a difference in the
way we look and what we present to others. We're continuing to
work together to put a comprehensive look and image that I want
to convey. The best part is that Maria doesn't try to change the
person, but fits my lifestyle and goals to the wardrobe. I
highly recommend her!! |
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Name: |
Christina Farris |
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E-mail Address: |
chevy57belair@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
March 2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding gown alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referral from a friend who got married |
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Additional Comments: |
I couldn't imagine NOT going to Maria for my dress alterations.
She is truly gifted at what she does, but she also really cares
about the bride. I bought my dress off the rack for a steal and
it hardly fit. Maria transformed it into one that fit me like a
glove. She did work she didn't think was possible because she
knew this was my dream dress. When it ended up fitting in the
end, Maria was brought to tears because she cared about me and
knew I had my heart set on it. My wedding gown for me perfectly,
and stayed that way for the entire night. I could breath and
dance and had a blast! I will refer every bride I know to Maria
because she is one of a kind. |
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Name: |
Angelic Espinoza |
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E-mail Address: |
angelic1857@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
Starting Feb.
2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referral |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria is heaven sent. My wedding dress was ill fitting when I
first brought it to Maria and she was able to tailor it to fit
my body. And all in record time. She has been extremely
professional through the whole process but the best thing is she
your friend. She's there for you for alterations and anything
else you need! My bridesmaids are having their dresses hemmed
now and they were taken aback by how friendly and knowledgeable
Maria is. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! I will
definitely be back. |
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Name: |
Nancy |
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E-mail Address: |
ngmiller0406@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
Starting Fall 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Clothing purchases & renovations: Consultation / Analysis of
wardrobe |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Sister |
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Additional Comments: |
Over the past 17 years, I have typically spent more money on
children’s clothing than my own. As I live about 3 hours from
Houston and have 2 teenagers, I only get to Houston about 4
times a year, for 2 days each visit with family and friends.
Therefore, I typically don’t have a great deal of time to shop.
When I was visiting my sister during the fall of 2008, she
suggested that I contact Maria for advice on updating my
wardrobe. I was very pleased that Maria could fit me into her
schedule with very little advance notice. She met my sister and
I at one clothing store where we did much of our shopping, and
we also visited 3 other stores. At each site, she worked with
the sales personnel and with me to pick out items that were work
oriented, were flattering to my 5 foot average weight frame and
blond/grey hair color, and were within my limited budget. We
discussed fabrics as to type, weight, and seasonality, as well
as color coordination and design. My current wardrobe primarily
consisted of solid color pants, suits, sweaters, and skirts,
with which I alternated various colorful shirts. Maria opened up
a whole new world of possibilities of color, fabric types, and
designs that coordinated with my original wardrobe. We had a
great deal of fun and selected multiple items (on sale) within a
3 hour time span.
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! |
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Name: |
Dani Miller |
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E-mail Address: |
keep_the_faith23@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
12/22/2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Image Consultant and Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
My mother's recommendation |
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Additional Comments: |
I am 17, and a senior in high school, and Maria was a tremendous
help to me as I started to build a more professional wardrobe
for myself. Before I had her guidance, I was lucky to find a
nice button-down in my closet that I could throw on with a pair
of jeans, or perhaps a dress that hopefully matched one of the
two pairs of shoes that I could remotely call formal. With all
the credit going to Maria, I now have a core set of clothing
that could do in a pinch for a variety of settings, from college
and job interviews to awards ceremonies to other less formal
occasions. I am particularly pleased with the slacks that she
found for me, as they are the first pair I have had that I feel
confident in, especially after she altered them for me to fit my
height and returned them to me with all haste. I recently
attended an awards ceremony at a school board meeting, and
afterwards, the head counselor at my high school pulled me aside
and told me that, when I first walked in, her thought was that I
looked ready for college. I was wearing an outfit that Maria had
put together for me, and I have to say it felt good, especially
since I had to make an unexpected speech in front of the school
board that night, and I am not known as an extrovert. I would
like to thank Maria for helping me find clothes that reflect my
style and, at the same time, that look professional and fit to
perfection, thanks to her measured alterations that were
necessary on some of the pieces. Last but not least, I live
three hours away from Houston and only come down occasionally to
visit relatives. Maria was able to fit her schedule around mine,
so that when I visited my family, she was there at the ready to
take me to the exact places that had what I was looking for
clothing-wise, so that neither she nor I lost time. I recommend
Maria to anyone that is a little lost when it comes to their
closets, whether they are trying to find the perfect outfit for
a special occasion or trying to find special outfits that are
perfect for any number of occasions. Thank you. |
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Name: |
Debbie Damon |
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E-mail Address: |
debbiedamon@sbcglobal.net |
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Date of Service: |
Since 2001 |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referral from Tina Terry |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria has been doing alterations and design work for me since
2001. Her creativity is unique and daring yet chic at the same
time. When wearing a Maria creation...I turn heads. Everyone
wants to know where I purchased the item. I have often said that
"Maria was born with a needle and thread in her mouth." I have
seen her recreations of the most undesirable dress or wedding
gown and turn it into a magical piece of art. Whether it is
ladies couture or bridal gowns...Maria is the best? She is a
perfectionist by every definition of the word when it comes to
clothing design or alterations. Maria helps her clients to
choose clothing with flattering color and fit that expresses the
clients personal style. Maria has also provided valuable
resources of instruction and support regarding personal image
and self-esteem enhance which is vital for my store. Maria and
the services she provides plays a very important role in the
success of my consignment/resale boutique B'Dazzled. |
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Name: |
Roz Suchart |
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E-mail Address: |
info@rozcojewelry.com |
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Date of Service: |
On going |
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Type of Service: |
Supplier of
ladies accessories |
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Would You Refer Others: |
For
certain |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Brought our
accessories to place where you worked |
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Additional Comments: |
Due to her
sense of style, ability to coordinate and creativeness she did
an awesome job of selling our products. The proof of her success
was the loyalty she developed with her clients and their repeat
business. |
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Name: |
M. Rutherford |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
December 2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Create a new wardrobe |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
From
Twice New |
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Additional Comments: |
Cinderella's Fairy Godmother really does exist, and her name is
Maria Cummings! She made outfits magically appear in my
closet. Since I had too much history with my wardrobe, I
couldn't "see" it, but Maria saw it with a fresh eye, and puff!
my wardrobe changed! She put items together that I never thought
to combine, and it's like I have a whole new wardrobe. If
you don't believe in angels, you will for sure after meeting
Maria. I was worried, but she put me at complete ease.
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! |
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Name: |
Cory Galik |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress alteration, reorganization, helped me sell unused
clothing |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Definitely! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
met her through her nephew |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria has helped me in so many ways! She altered my wedding gown
to fit perfectly. She helped me organize my living room and
bedroom when my husband and I moved into our first home.
Combining our households was no easy task! She also helped
me turn the clothes I no longer wore into cash! She is so easy
(and fun!) to work with and she does an amazing job! The best
part is that she is affordable! Thanks, Maria!!! |
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Name: |
Margit Winstrom,M.D. |
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E-mail Address: |
docw@oldfashioneddoc.com |
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Date of Service: |
Oct thru Dec. |
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Type of Service: |
reviewed wardrobe, organized closet |
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Would You Refer Others: |
yes definitely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
referred by patient and friend |
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Additional Comments: |
I called desperate to know where to look for appropriate mother
of the groom dresses for an outdoor wedding. Maria took me
through an inventory of what I had, what I felt comfortable in,
what I could afford. She then went to her fantastic sources and
showed up with three outfits including accessories all of which
fit and looked chic. I bought them all and then asked her to
help organize my closet. In just a few hours we had weeded out
the to be given away and sorted the rest to work, after five,
and leisure but snappy. For the first time I don't dread going
to my closet every morning. Love it and Maria. |
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Name: |
Fiona |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
Feb 2010 |
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Type of Service: |
Closet Organization / Advice |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referral |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria – Thank you, Thank You, Thank You…..I’m a procrastinator
and have been meaning to “organize” my closet for months.
Needless to say it never got done. One day my neighbor called me
to say she was meeting with a fashion designer (Maria) to help
her organize her closet and offer fashion advice. I met with
Maria soon after that and have never looked back. I can honestly
say I would refer Maria to anyone without a second thought. She
was efficient, professional, very easy to work with and
affordable. She went through my entire closet piece by piece
(in a very short time) and gave me advice on how to wear
different pieces of clothing. I now have a completely organized
closet where I can just walk in and my eye is drawn to exactly
what I am looking for. I also have a better idea on how to
“wear” clothes. Thank you again Maria. PS - The coffee pot
is always on for you |
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Name: |
Kirbie Clark |
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E-mail Address: |
kirbied@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
11/2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress
bustle/BM dress |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Online |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria, you
were magnificent! My sister loved the work you did on her
bridesmaid gown and my wedding gown was absolutely fabulous. We
adore you and the work you do and cannot wait to work with you
again! (p.s. when we have photos we will send some to you.)
Thank you a million times over! |
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E-mail Address: |
mary.g.lee@gmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
12/12/09 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress
reconstruction |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Of course! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Internet |
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Additional Comments: |
I met with
Maria in October to discuss alterations because all the other
shops had quoted similar work for $700-900! I was in sticker
shock! Thankfully, Maria came to the rescue and was able to
completely fit the silk "mermaid" style gown to my body (taken
in at the bust and hips) and creatively fashion a French bustle
at a reasonable price. The bustle looks amazing when I twirl,
and basically, Maria did my entire alteration for what the
bustle would have cost at the other places!! Maria does
excellent work, is very professional and I would recommend any
other brides! |
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Name: |
Juli Howe |
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E-mail Address: |
juli.howe@gmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
10/1/09 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding Dress Alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes!!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Internet |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria did a wonderful alteration! I looked beautiful and felt
wonderful on my wedding day! I was doing most of the wedding
myself (my Mother was not involved) so Maria helped me figure
out what kind of alterations I needed (she actually saved me
money since I just wore high heels and did not need to hem the
dress), what accessories, and general wedding help. It was a
pleasure to work with her as she was always early and in a great
mood! I would definitely recommend Maria to my friends and may
use her for special occasions in the future! |
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Name: |
Rebecca Brittain |
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E-mail Address: |
rebecca_brittain@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
10/17/09 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
By Googling for alterations and by reading your reviews |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Shelly Thomas |
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E-mail Address: |
shellyt3@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
April 30, 2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Alteration and purchase of jewelry |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Via B'Dazzled |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Rosemarie |
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E-mail Address: |
mustangsally659-catalogs@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
2 1/2 years |
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Type of Service: |
Bridal dress and other alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes!!!!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referral |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Angelique Cootz |
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E-mail Address: |
mustangsally659-catalogs@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
May 1, 2009 |
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Type of Service: |
suit alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referred by B'Dazzled |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Debbie Bartlett |
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E-mail Address: |
dbartlet@etcconnect.com |
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Date of Service: |
March 19, 2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Workshop |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
On the web |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Marta |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
20 Years |
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Type of Service: |
Everything - almost |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Don't Remember |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Cappy Romero |
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E-mail Address: |
cappy.romero@staples.com |
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Date of Service: |
4/3/2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely YES |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Debbie owner of B'Dazzled |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Babette Switzer |
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E-mail Address: |
babette@printmeprim.com |
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Date of Service: |
March 19,2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Workshop |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Online |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Terry Pinkston |
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E-mail Address: |
pinkston@swbell.net |
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Date of Service: |
2008 - current |
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Type of Service: |
Clothing advice, personal shopper, closet and
interior reorganization (house) |
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Would You Refer Others: |
YES! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Web. Was looking for a donation site for work
clothes, found B'Dazzled Clothes Boutique, and read about Maria. |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Cathleen Otto (Cathy) |
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E-mail Address: |
cotto22@sbcglobal.net |
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Date of Service: |
3/19/2009 |
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Type of Service: |
workshop |
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Would You Refer Others: |
definitely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
attended workshop |
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Additional Comments: |
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)
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Name: |
Sarah Gabriella |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
2/27/2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Closet Organization |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referral |
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Additional Comments: |
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!!
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Name: |
Stephanie Hirsch |
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E-mail Address: |
stephenbee@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
2/14/2009 |
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Type of Service: |
Alteration of bride's maid gown |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Most Definitely! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Website |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Paige Miller |
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E-mail Address: |
pmiller8283@gmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
Fall 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding Gown Alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Word of Mouth |
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Additional Comments: |
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!!
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Name: |
Michele |
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E-mail Address: |
Michelearce@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
September 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding Dress
Alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Most
definitely!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Google |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Crystal
King-Sadler |
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E-mail Address: |
cking2937@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding Dress
Alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Online |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Katie Strong
(previously Barth) |
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E-mail Address: |
ktsanartist@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
April 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding gown
alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Bedazzled |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Esmeralda
Cervantes |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
April 19, 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Julissa a dear
friend. |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Christen
Williams - Colbert |
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E-mail Address: |
williams_christen@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
April 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress
alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Referred by
Marry Go Round Boutique |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Katie Barth |
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E-mail Address: |
ktsanartist@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
April 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding gown
alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely.
You can count on it. |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Bought the
dress at Bedazzled and was referred to you per the owner. |
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Additional Comments: |
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.
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Name: |
Crystal
Williams |
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E-mail Address: |
thinkpink27@marykay.com |
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Date of Service: |
May 2007 |
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Type of Service: |
Alteration-Wedding Gown |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Yes, without a
doubt. In fact I already did and still do!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
My great
friend Cindy |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Mara Greenberg |
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E-mail Address: |
msgwow@sbcglobal.net |
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Date of Service: |
Summer 2007 |
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Type of Service: |
Closet Organization |
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Would You Refer Others: |
YES! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Met you in a West Gray boutique/resale shop. |
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Additional Comments: |
Great flair and a beautiful, generous spirit! You made
it easy to keep order in my big closet: clothes, shoes and bags!
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Name: |
Wendy Conrad |
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E-mail Address: |
wconrad@velaw.com |
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Date of Service: |
January 2008 |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Most definitely! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through the B'Dazzled Website |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Colleen Barker |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
Various |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through a Colleague |
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Additional Comments: |
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!
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Name: |
Ann |
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E-mail Address: |
nonny149@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
summers 2005-2006-2007 and before |
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Type of Service: |
advice on dressing and shopping |
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Would You Refer Others: |
with no hesitation |
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How Did You Find Me: |
thru friends |
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Additional Comments: |
I'll see Maria every time I come to Houston (I live in
France). She is a warm generous person who knows everything
about how you 'should'/'could' look. She is patient and explains
things in different ways until you get it (duh)! See you soon
Maria. |
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Name: |
Linda DeFoy |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
Ongoing since 2005 |
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Type of Service: |
Wardrobe shopping, accessory class |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Always, have referred daughters, etc. |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Bought a dress at B'Dazzled |
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Additional Comments: |
I was fortunate to have found Maria. Maria has the most
amazing experience in fashion. However, I like to think of her
as a fashion psychologist because she works with the client so
gently. She educates you as to what looks good on you and why.
She helps you make budget minded decisions as you build your
wardrobe. I loved taking the accessory class with others. So
much fun! I want to take it and her other classes that she
offers. Maria is a dream come true for me! |
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Name: |
Victoria Nelson |
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E-mail Address: |
vnelson96@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
For years and years!! |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations and dress creations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
I always do!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
She fitted me for a dress & then I had the pleasure of working
with her!! |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria is a master at what she does. I have brought her pictures
of what I wanted (of course it was the sleeves on this, the
skirt on this - you get the idea) and she pulled it all
together to create the perfect dress that was the perfect fit! I
ONLY trust Maria with my alterations!! |
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Name: |
Stephanie |
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E-mail Address: |
stephiemac1130@gmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
9/15/2007 |
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Type of Service: |
Wedding dress alteration |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through B'Dazzled Resale Boutique |
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Additional Comments: |
About time... what a wonderful website:) No surprise for
such an amazing woman. Maria puts her whole heart into
everything she does. You can tell this within seconds of
speaking to her on the phone. She has an amazing ability to pick
up on who you are and reflect that through your style. I met
Maria to have my Wedding dress altered and she took the time to
give us hairstyle, flower, and wedding party attire advice. She
has such a calming effect, which every bride needs.
Thank you! |
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Name: |
Tina Terry |
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E-mail Address: |
tdtbebe@aol.com |
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Date of Service: |
August 2001 |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations & Image Consulting |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely ! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
She found me! |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria came to my store in 2001, Baubles & Beads/now
B'Dazzled, to consign many evening gowns she owned. I was so
impressed with her business & her many talents, I ask her to
work for me...the rest is history! She helped so many ladies
with her expertise in showing them how to wear color,
accessorize, giving them confidence, even how to shop on a
budget & look great! If the clothes didn't fit properly, Maria
would suggest alterations. It was truly important to Maria the
customer was happy. I am glad to see her business expand...she
is doing what she really enjoys...helping us & making us
beautiful! |
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Name: |
Peggy Rhoads |
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E-mail Address: |
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Date of Service: |
multiple times over many years |
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Type of Service: |
closet consultation, alterations, wedding |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely!! And I have, many times |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through my sister |
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Additional Comments: |
I would not consider taking my business anywhere but to
Maria. I've known her for 20+ years, and she is not only an
exceptional talent in her profession, she is also an exceptional
human being. She can make me look good in just about anything!
She has helped me refine my personal style throughout my years
as a student, a young professional, and now as a not-so-young
professional. She is as excellent at organizing a closet as she
is at altering a wedding gown and helping me pick out the
perfect interview suit. You will not be disappointed! |
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Name: |
JulieAnn |
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E-mail Address: |
julieann1542@yahoo.com |
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Date of Service: |
November 2006 |
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Type of Service: |
Closet organization, gown design and
fitting |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Of Course |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through B'Dazzled Resale Boutique |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria approaches her work with a professional tenacity.
With your input and her experience, the end result will be at
your highest expectations. She worked with me in choosing a
designer gown, from Ester Wolf. My closet she organized in such
a manner, it was easy to find the outfits I needed, and shopping
to match outfits became fun and exciting. As an office
professional, I dress from jackets and skirts, to subtle changes
for evening. My formal attire, fits perfect, because Maria makes
sure that it is. Ladies, you can attend any office meeting, with
confidence. Change to chic casual for the weekend. For that
special event, a stunning gown for evening. She can help you
look your best, & will fit your budget as well. |
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Name: |
Shirley |
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E-mail Address: |
stidor@gmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
March, April & December 2007 |
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Type of Service: |
Alterations |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Absolutely |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through B'Dazzled Resale Boutique |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria is the best! She is meticulous with her work,
willing to accommodate to your schedule and gives excellent
fashion advice. Combined with her warm personality, she can
assess your wardrobe needs within moments of meeting. |
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Name: |
Lena |
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E-mail Address: |
perfektlys@gmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
12/23/2007 |
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Type of Service: |
A Transformation!!! |
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Would You Refer Others: |
Of Course!!! |
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How Did You Find Me: |
Through B'Dazzled Resale Boutique |
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Additional Comments: |
Maria is fabulous, we met, and after only moments of
speaking, she knew what would look good on me AND fit my
personality and lifestyle!! Thank you, MARIA!!!! |
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Name: |
Sarah |
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E-mail Address: |
sarahgabriella23@hotmail.com |
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Date of Service: |
12/16/2007 |
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Type of Service: |
Wardrobe Makeover |
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Would You Refer Others: |
I already do |
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How Did You Find Me: |
You found me :-) |
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Additional Comments: |
Great site, great work. Hard working, full of integrity,
dedicated. You offer the best package a woman could ever
need and your years of experience are evident after speaking
with you for less than 2 minutes. |