Holly Hill Urban Style

What a beautiful boutique with luxurious fitting rooms, tasteful selection of clothes! I bought a dress and a skirt-​shorts today for a reasonable price and I got the best service! I love stores like that where the owners take pride in the comfort of shopping for their customers and provide the best selection of clothes, plus tips how to wear them! I’d rather come here than go to noisy malls! Thank you for my beautiful dress! I will be back!

I go to the Bay area a few times a month for business purposes and happened to park in front of Holly Hill while getting coffee at Peet’s. I absolutely fell in LOVE with the clothes and scarves in the window and made my way back to do some real shopping. The ladies working in the store were amazing and brought my attention to exactly the right pieces. I am THRILLED to wear these new clothes! I was able to find gorgeous scarves for my college daughter (Christmas present!) as well as for my oldest daughter too. What a bonus!
I am confident that I will NOT run into these same scarves and jackets on other women — and I feel really great in them!
I will be visiting this boutique again… I dare say.

Are you kidding me– I recently read an old review from a year ago from someone whom I don’t know this person don’t care to know her because her opinion is wrong– but for the record I am writing this review to say-​I am not in agreement with them– in fact this person is nutts and do not believe anything she says about Holly Hill– These guys are by far the sweetest– non sales-​ee, pushy types you ever want to encounter!!, they are so personable, helpful and attentive to your particular style and taste!!- I love Holly and her staff– I have been shopping here for years–
I shopped when there were called Alta– then Holly Hill took over– I love the clothes– because they are different and not a mirror of what you buy in traditional boutique stores!!- I get compliments on everything I have purchased from them all the time– I don’t tell everyone where I shop– because it is my best kept secret. Try shopping from a place where you know you are never going to see your outfit worn by someone else.
I am a loyal and long term customer and one of their biggest Fans…
Just ask me I am honest and I am telling you the truth!
Dene

The merchandise at Holly Hill is creative and fun. It is surprisingly inviting to all three generations of women in my family with very different styles. The people are nice, welcoming and friendly towards kids (that gets them the fifth star right there).

Holly Hill’s has become my one stop shopping spot. Outstanding selection that’s always changing! Artful beautiful clothing that I constantly get compliments on!
The people working there are very professional and always delightful !!!
Judy C.

When I come across a 5-​star shop and deface it with my 1-​star stamp of disapproval, I start to question my decisions in this current life. Have I become a grumpy old Grinch? Are my carefree, happy-​go-​lucky, youthful days a distant memory? After brewing in self-​doubt, I’m back with answers and good news: I’m not miserable! This shop just makes me miserable.
Holly Hill is located in the heart of San Carlos’ popular Laurel Street. Now, although I’m not a huge fan of all of their apparel and accessories, that is not at all the reason for my one-​star review. There were several one-​of-​a-​kind items that I would consider buying from this boutique. But that was near impossible as I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible.
If the sales ladies don’t work on commission, I’d be surprised. I made it known that I was shopping for someone else, but the associates here continued to tell me the items I tried on and selected would look good on me, too. Even when I was leaving and on my way out the door, one of them said, «even though you were shopping for someone else, all of the items you bought would look so good on you too!» Maybe this is just a personal problem, but that seemingly forced effort kind of taints my shopping experience. Hey, it’s not for everyone!
The other unappreciated service Holly Hill has to offer is their total disregard for customers in line. I understand this is a boutique and is meant to deliver friendly service, lollipops, and giggly conversations galore. But if I’m standing in line holding 5 items while the lady in front me is being rung up for a single item, please do not start telling her your life story! I was travelling with two patient munchkins and the conversation that took place in front of me was enough to separate my darlings, cause them to wander, express obvious annoyance, and then for one of them to ask out loud why the cashier is taking forever and just talking to the other customer. It seemed as if the cashier heard my darling say this, but continued her conversation anyway.
I was finally rung up and that process took a while in itself as unnecessary conversation interrupted what could have been a smooth transaction. When I say unnecessary conversation, I mean the cashier started pointing out how unique the buttons were on the coat we were buying, and even started talking about her home life. All of this is fine by me if it consumes all of 2 minutes, but it didn’t. It seemed as if she desperately wanted us to stay and talk with her, which certainly struck my empathy cord. However, I won’t ever return to Holly Hill unless I’m paid to shop for someone else again or if I’m desperate to spill the beans on what I thought of that Lifetime movie I saw on Friday.

I loved Alta and love the new and transformed «Holly’s Hill» even more. Holly and her staff could not be more helpful when it comes to selecting and trying on items. They know their products really well, know what will work for your body type and style of dress. They are not pushy about the sales and are always, always pleasant. I also love the other products in the store, like bags, earrings etc. You never know what you will find. Great place for gifts too!

Holly Hill opened when Alta closed on Laurel Street. It’s a great woman’s store that has unique clothes that fit all types of bodies. Their window displays seem to always catch my eye and draw me right in. In my opinion, their clothing is geared more towards a woman 30+ but that shouldn’t stop a younger woman from stopping in. They have great t-​shirts, fun and stylish pants, amazing dresses… I ALWAYS find something cute to try on. Check them out. Holly is always very friendly and helpful, as well as the rest of her staff. They know a woman’s body and what will look best on you. And they NEVER try to convince you something looks good when it doesn’t. Go go go!