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Boo La La
Category: Shopping Arts & Crafts Costumes Costumes [Edit]
2nd Street EUnit 152
North Vancouver, BC V7L 1C3
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
(604) 986-4880
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Boo La La
6 reviews in English
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Review from Evilyn T.
4/18/2012
This is obviously a well-kept secret for people who love costumes, because I had never even heard of it before! I'll be the first to admit that I don't venture over to North Van very often (if ever) so when my friend suggested the place I thought she was joking. And as I strolled up the street and the stores seemed to disappear into suburbia I thought I'd been punk'd. However, on the last stretch of shopping, I saw the sign for Boo La La with an arrow pointing upstairs.
I think I heard the angels singing "halleluja" as I opened the doors. This wasn't just a trinkety over-priced Halloween store, this was a costume shop that rented GOOD costumes. You know, like team mascots, period costumes and they even had a Yoda costume for nerds like Rheanna F. I was on the hunt for a specific wig - which I found, plus some other fun accessories that I can sport when I am on the town.
The service was awesome, the lady helping me was super excited about my costume building as much as I was, and there is nothing better than being helped by someone who loves what they do. She gave me some flyers since they are having a costume sale in the beginning of May where you can buy one get one FREE. Yes, that's right, not half off, FREE my friends. Lord knows I can make more space in my closet for costumes somewhere! Let's fucking do this!!Listed in: Tips from the Halloween Queen
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Review from Isabelle G.
Vancouver, BC
4/23/2012
I saw there booth at this years Fan Expo. The booth was owned by two awesome friendly ladies who clearly love their costumes. If you were at Fan Expo and forgot your costume, here is where you can pick up your awesome super hero costume. They had a 2-1 sale which meant I got my Halloween shopping out of the way, 6 months in advance. The lady was so good that she was able to tell my size right away and I was satisfied with both purchases as they fit perfectly. Not only were the costumes good for the convention, they doubled up as lingerie for the bedroom. I bought a Robin costume and the cap was ripped. I didn't inspect it out of the bag before going home, just went on pure trust. I didn't bring the cape either for an exchange as I left it at home. To be honest, the cape was ugly but the moral of the lesson is to check all accessories before leaving. I can sew it up if I really wanted to, however, it is just easier for me to buy a better cape.
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Review from Noa G.
Vancouver, BC
10/21/2010 1 photo
I recently interviewed the owner of Boo La La (which up until recently was called Carol's Costume Corner). Laurie Sluchinski is as funny and happy as the costumes she sells in her stores. She's got a real passion and love for her work - a lot of which she says has to do with styling local theatre companies and student/independent films, as well as providing costumes for extras on the many movie sets hosted in our lovely city - so I have to give her a big Yelp thumbs up!
(Note: The store offers 15,000 costumes, vintage accessories and other items for sale or rent, including Astro Naughty, Billie Jean Jacket and Pants, Alice Hat and Collar, Count Chocula and theme clothes from just about every age and corner of the world. Sluchinski's store only caters to adults - no kids or pets.)Listed in: Happy Halloween!
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Review from Inga K.
5/1/2009
We needed to rent some costumes for a themed cruise and came to Carol's.
Talk about people who get into their work!! I didn't think it was possible for my colleague and me to be convincing Saloon Girls for a gold rush theme, but baby they have it all there! I have more ruffles, fish net and feather boa than I know what to do with...
Their selection is epic, and the quality is fantastic. Want to be a naughty nurse or Marie Antoinette? This is your spot. Prices are realistic for the quality of the costumes.
Tip: Park around the raised back parking area in the back of the building, the door there leads right into the store. -
Review from Darcy C.
10/4/2009
While the staff here were lovely, I was not that thrilled with selection or value for price ... I needed a flapper dress, and the only one in my size (large, but not *that* large ... women's 12-14) was in really terrible shape.
Now, it's my fault ... I'd let this go until the last minute as I didn't have time to try anywhere else. But, I was not thrilled with the price to value ratio- $61.50 for a one week rental of a thrashed costume that I could have purchased brand new, in perfect condition, on the internet for $40 if only I had planned ahead- or probably purchased used for $5 at Value Village if I'd given myself time to look.
They do have a very good selection in "medium" sizes- if you're a 6-10, and willing to spend quite a bit of money, you'll probably be happy. Some of their theatrical pieces were pretty spectacular. -
Review from Greg S.
Fonthill, ON
4/10/2009
The store's slogan is "It's more fun in costume", and it's definitely true. I have rented from here a couple of times (for the North Shore Canada Day Parade), and the staff are helpful, enthusiastic, and VERY friendly. The selection of costumes to rent is pretty impressive, and they're willing to let you mix and match bits from different costumes to help you achieve just the look you want. They also have accessories to sell, either to go together with the rental costumes, or to help you put together a costume using your own clothes.
