This is the infamous Michelle Mears who opened this shop as well as seven others. She takes your order and never deliveres the dress. She is under indictment from the Bronx District Attorney, the Westchester District Attorney, the State Attorney General and the FBI.
Run elsewhere. If you have lost money with Michelle Mears aka Lena Garriola, Michelle Garriola, Mary Mears Michelina Mears contact State Senator Jeffrey Klien who brought this to light.
Here is thelink :
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2010/08/10/2010-08-10_shes_creating_bridezillas_women_to_be_wed_get_duped.html

She has been featured on CBS as the largest wedding fraud person in history.

I was in the store on 7/24 when Michelle the owner read some of these reviews and she started ranting about the reviews. She was telling one of the other girls to make up a good review. She was totally unprofessional. I didn't know this site existed until that day. Kate 777 review was a complete fabrication. I since cancelled my order and will lose my deposit. It is a small price to make sure I have what I want on my wedding day.
Michelle has called me 10 times a day. She is threatening to take me to court and even threated to show up on my wedding day. I am filing a police report.
On my previous visits i was also treated poorly. My mother was called "cheap" and my fiancee was belittled. Stay far away from this shop.
By the way I found a beautiful dress at RK Bridal and the staff treated me with respect.

**UPDATE**
Michelle called me this morning and threatened to sue me for slander (sic). She is a desperate woman. I do not know how this boiler room operation stays open. I have reported her to the Federal Trade Commission for ripping the labels out of dresses. It is illegal. Here is the weblink. Paste it in your browers and file a complaint. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
Update 2
I receved this email from a supporter:
Hi Lisa,
Its a good thing that you cancelled your order. I bought an eve of milady from Le Bella and Michelle actually tried to give me a used, damaged, smelly dress when I went to pick it up. The reason why you heard her ranting and raving about this website is because I mentioned to her that I read over 20 terrible reviews about her on here that same day. And she took my story and fabricated it that very same day. Good luck with your dress.

**Update** 8/6
Here is one of the emails I received from Michelle:

You are a troll, you obviously have nothing better to do than to talk about me
thank you for the article
as you will be harrassed

the site contacted me and gave me your ip address
so I will own your home
your finance it stunned at how sick you are

This crazy lady has moved her rag shop to a new location and a new name:
Alexa Bridal and Rag Shop
1900 Central Avenue
Yonkers NY 10710

Stay away

Michele Mears is very scared of these reviews. This woman constantly harrasses me. She can't afford a lawyer and she is scared to go to court. At this point My Belle Boutique is a criminal enterprise. Call the NY State Department of Taxation and report her.

I was in the store on 7/24 when Michelle the owner read some of these reviews and she started ranting about the reviews. She was telling one of the other girls to make up a good review. She was totally unprofessional. I didn't know this site existed until that day. Kate 777 review was a complete fabrication. I since cancelled my order and will lose my deposit. It is a small price to make sure I have what I want on my wedding day.
Michelle has called me 10 times a day. She is threatening to take me to court and even threated to show up on my wedding day. I am filing a police report.
On my previous visits i was also treated poorly. My mother was called "cheap" and my fiancee was belittled. Stay far away from this shop.
By the way I found a beautiful dress at RK Bridal and the staff treated me with respect.

**UPDATE**
Michelle called me this morning and threatened to sue me for slander (sic). She is a desperate woman. I do not know how this boiler room operation stays open. I have reported her to the Federal Trade Commission for ripping the labels out of dresses. It is illegal. Here is the weblink. Paste it in your browers and file a complaint. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
Update 2
I receved this email from a supporter:
Hi Lisa,
Its a good thing that you cancelled your order. I bought an eve of milady from Le Bella and Michelle actually tried to give me a used, damaged, smelly dress when I went to pick it up. The reason why you heard her ranting and raving about this website is because I mentioned to her that I read over 20 terrible reviews about her on here that same day. And she took my story and fabricated it that very same day. Good luck with your dress.

**Update** 8/6
Here is one of the emails I received from Michelle:

You are a troll, you obviously have nothing better to do than to talk about me
thank you for the article
as you will be harrassed

the site contacted me and gave me your ip address
so I will own your home
your finance it stunned at how sick you are

This crazy lady has moved her rag shop to a new location and a new name:
Alexa Bridal and Rag Shop
1900 Central Avenue
Yonkers NY 10710

Stay away

Michele Mears is very scared of these reviews. This woman constantly harrasses me. She can't afford a lawyer and she is scared to go to court. At this point My Belle Boutique is a criminal enterprise. Call the NY State Department of Taxation and report her.

was in the store on 7/24 when Michelle the owner read some of these reviews and she started ranting about the reviews. She was telling one of the other girls to make up a good review. She was totally unprofessional. I didn't know this site existed until that day. Kate 777 review was a complete fabrication. I since cancelled my order and will lose my deposit. It is a small price to make sure I have what I want on my wedding day.
Michelle has called me 10 times a day. She is threatening to take me to court and even threated to show up on my wedding day. I am filing a police report.
On my previous visits i was also treated poorly. My mother was called "cheap" and my fiancee was belittled. Stay far away from this shop.
By the way I found a beautiful dress at RK Bridal and the staff treated me with respect.

**UPDATE**
Michelle called me this morning and threatened to sue me for slander (sic). She is a desperate woman. I do not know how this boiler room operation stays open. I have reported her to the Federal Trade Commission for ripping the labels out of dresses. It is illegal. Here is the weblink. Paste it in your browers and file a complaint. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
Update 2
I receved this email from a supporter:
Hi Lisa,
Its a good thing that you cancelled your order. I bought an eve of milady from Le Bella and Michelle actually tried to give me a used, damaged, smelly dress when I went to pick it up. The reason why you heard her ranting and raving about this website is because I mentioned to her that I read over 20 terrible reviews about her on here that same day. And she took my story and fabricated it that very same day. Good luck with your dress.

**Update** 8/6
Here is one of the emails I received from Michelle:

You are a troll, you obviously have nothing better to do than to talk about me
thank you for the article
as you will be harrassed

the site contacted me and gave me your ip address
so I will own your home
your finance it stunned at how sick you are

This crazy lady has moved her rag shop to a new location and a new name:
Alexa Bridal and Rag Shop
1900 Central Avenue
Yonkers NY 10710

Stay away

It is amazing that Michelle would claim there is no affiliation. It shows you what kind of business they were involved in. They are trying to hide from their past scams. If you stop by the store you will see her there. Ther are many other real bridal shops that deserve your business. Davids bridal is about two miles north. Don't take a chance.

was in the store on 7/24 when Michelle the owner read some of these reviews and she started ranting about the reviews. She was telling one of the other girls to make up a good review. She was totally unprofessional. I didn't know this site existed until that day. Kate 777 review was a complete fabrication. I since cancelled my order and will lose my deposit. It is a small price to make sure I have what I want on my wedding day.
Michelle has called me 10 times a day. She is threatening to take me to court and even threated to show up on my wedding day. I am filing a police report.
On my previous visits i was also treated poorly. My mother was called "cheap" and my fiancee was belittled. Stay far away from this shop.
By the way I found a beautiful dress at RK Bridal and the staff treated me with respect.

**UPDATE**
Michelle called me this morning and threatened to sue me for slander (sic). She is a desperate woman. I do not know how this boiler room operation stays open. I have reported her to the Federal Trade Commission for ripping the labels out of dresses. It is illegal. Here is the weblink. Paste it in your browers and file a complaint. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
Update 2
I receved this email from a supporter:
Hi Lisa,
Its a good thing that you cancelled your order. I bought an eve of milady from Le Bella and Michelle actually tried to give me a used, damaged, smelly dress when I went to pick it up. The reason why you heard her ranting and raving about this website is because I mentioned to her that I read over 20 terrible reviews about her on here that same day. And she took my story and fabricated it that very same day. Good luck with your dress.

**Update** 8/6
Here is one of the emails I received from Michelle:

You are a troll, you obviously have nothing better to do than to talk about me
thank you for the article
as you will be harrassed

the site contacted me and gave me your ip address
so I will own your home
your finance it stunned at how sick you are

This crazy lady has moved her rag shop to a new location and a new name:
Alexa Bridal and Rag Shop
1900 Central Avenue
Yonkers NY 10710

Stay away

It is amazing that Michelle would claim there is no affiliation. It shows you what kind of business they were involved in. They are trying to hide from their past scams. If you stop by the store you will see her there. Ther are many other real bridal shops that deserve your business. Davids bridal is about two miles north. Don't take a chance.

Heard good things about this shoppe. I spoke with them on the phione and paid a visit. They were unable to get my dress in time but were very helpful.

Although, I didn't buy from Isabell she was very plaeassent and helpful. I wish she could have gotten my dress in time. I had ordered from Le Bella Couture Atelier in Dobbs Ferry, but needed to cancel. Isabel gave me good suggestions and didn't rip me off .

They did a wonderful job and the customer services was great. All at a resonable price.

I was in the store on 7/24 when Michelle the owner read some of these reviews and she started ranting about the reviews. She was telling one of the other girls to make up a good review. She was totally unprofessional. I didn't know this site existed until that day. Kate 777 review was a complete fabrication. I since cancelled my order and will lose my deposit. It is a small price to make sure I have what I want on my wedding day.
Michelle has called me 10 times a day. She is threatening to take me to court and even threated to show up on my wedding day. I am filing a police report.
On my previous visits i was also treated poorly. My mother was called "cheap" and my fiancee was belittled. Stay far away from this shop.
By the way I found a beautiful dress at RK Bridal and the staff treated me with respect.

**UPDATE**
Michelle called me this morning and threatened to sue me for slander (sic). She is a desperate woman. I do not know how this boiler room operation stays open. I have reported her to the Federal Trade Commission for ripping the labels out of dresses. It is illegal. Here is the weblink. Paste it in your browers and file a complaint. https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
Update 2
I receved this email from a supporter:
Hi Lisa,
Its a good thing that you cancelled your order. I bought an eve of milady from Le Bella and Michelle actually tried to give me a used, damaged, smelly dress when I went to pick it up. The reason why you heard her ranting and raving about this website is because I mentioned to her that I read over 20 terrible reviews about her on here that same day. And she took my story and fabricated it that very same day. Good luck with your dress.

**Update** 8/6
Here is one of the emails I received from Michelle:

You are a troll, you obviously have nothing better to do than to talk about me
thank you for the article
as you will be harrassed

the site contacted me and gave me your ip address
so I will own your home
your finance it stunned at how sick you are

This crazy lady has moved her rag shop to a new location and a new name:
Alexa Bridal and Rag Shop
1900 Central Avenue
Yonkers NY 10710

Stay away