Ellicott City, what a charming and wonderful place. A friend recommended that we check out this…read moreplace in our road tripping journey and this place did not disappoint. As I was packing for our East Coast adventure, I was thinking fall weather clothing: boots, beanies, light jackets.....oh but on our last two days, mother nature said NOPE, I am bringing the heat! It was hot and we were slightly dying, as we passed Sweet Elizabeth Jane, not only was their storefront display soooo cute, but we could feel the AC blasting when we passed by. Seriously, this was the reason why we went in. Not knowing what to expect, I was surprised. The store was two floors, but not only did it have the cute souvenirs and Christmas decor that was visible as we passed by, but it had cute clothes and accessories. What a gem of a store....it was boutique plus, plus!!! This store has my heart. It was hard to narrow down my shopping since I had to be mindful that I had a carry on and personal item to travel back home. I couldn't resist and decided to purchase items and just ship them to myself back home. I bought a shawl/jacket in the most wonderful Olive Green color that is perfect for walking and driving in. I also got the softest scarf. Customer service was top notch. I saw this scarf on display on a mannequin and I asked if it came in different colors and they went to go look since I am not a big fan of the browns in my attire choices. I got a gray/black combo scarf. Since we had cooled down significantly as we were shopping, we got hungry and asked if we could place the items on hold since we didn't want to carry our purchases until the end of our exploration and headed back to the car. I gave them my name, they placed the items on hold and we went to eat. When we came back, the store associate remembered my name and that our items were on hold. She also told me that they have a website with many items for sale from their actual sales floor that could be shipped and proceeded to tell me how the store got started. She wrapped the items with care and off we were. Prices are completely reasonable for a store of this caliber. This store could easily fit into the vibe of Stanford Shopping Center, Santana Row, downtown Carmel, etc.....but I KNOW that this place will blow any rivals strictly due to their fair pricing, storefront size and their unique items. Thank you, thank you for existing!! ::hearts::

My favorite kind of shop when I'm out and about with the girlfriends! It was post Thanksgiving, so…read morelots of holiday decor was for sale. Try, just try, not to say, "This is so cute!" or "This is adorable!" when picking up something of interest. My favorite was a tiny Christmas tree ornament that looked like a garden fountain with tiny birds perched on it. So fun and one of my favorite shops in town.

Charm City Links is the cutest boutique featuring permanent jewelry and custom charm jewelry. I was…read moreintrigued by the idea of permanent jewelry and now I am hooked! The store is so cute and inviting. Located right on Frederick Road in downtown Catonsville, there is plenty of street parking in the area. The staff at CCL are welcoming and helpful, directing you to the area of the shop for either permanent jewelry or the charm bar to create charm jewelry. I've only done the permanent jewelry so far, which is all displayed nicely on a large table in the center of the store - this gives you a chance to look at the different styles and decide what you like. The staff is also super helpful in offering guidance or opinions on what would look best - either for new permanent jewelry or adding to an existing stack. Once you've picked out what you'd like, the staff then measures and makes sure the jewelry fits well. Overall, I have had multiple great experiences at CCL, and will continue to return. Their website lists the different types of jewelry they offer as well as pricing to give you an idea of the cost before you arrive, which I appreciate so I can scope out what I like before arriving.

I attended an event at Charm City Links a few weeks ago and it was lovely! The entire place had…read morebeen transformed into a cozy autumn theme and it was full of energy and fun! The women who work here are so incredibly sweet and helpful, but also really listens when you describe what you want. I worked with two lovely ladies and they both helped my charm bracelet dream come true! This was my first ever charm bracelet and I wanted it to tell a story and it does! They didn't have something that I wanted in silver so she helped me make a mixed metals bracelet that I love! To be honest for a charm boutique I expected to pay more for the bracelet and charms, but my bracelet (with my two free charms) was under $50 and it is amazing quality! I've been telling my friends we need to book a party and go back to make matching bracelets or get matching permanent jewelry. I can't wait for my next Charm City Links experience. Thank you ladies for a great night!

A fine selection of vintage wares. The sales clerks from what I can tell really know a good deal…read moreand at very friendly and helpful. Their prices are pretty high but considering the quality and their attention to authentic pieces I don't blame them. If you get on their mailing list they send you tips when they get new stock and a discount. Now if they could only stock small sizes so I could buy things...

They don't have as much vintage men's clothing and accessories as they used to, which is a shame,…read morebut I was able to pick up an early 60's classic men's cashmere/wool overcoat in my size for $100. There's always something interesting floating around their inventory, but it'd be awesome if EC had just one store that specialized in guy stuff, too.

I had a great experience making my purchase and then my suit had a manufacturer's defect. I brought…read moreit back to the shop and the owner told me that, though it looked like a defect, she had no metric by which to trust I had properly cared for the suit. I explained my level of care, to which she reprimanded "I TELL EVERYONE NOT TO USE THE SWIMSUIT SPINNER." I replied that she had not, in fact, informed me. She then pointed to care instructions taped on the counter which I read carefully and pointed out that they mentioned nothing about the spinner at all - good or bad. She said my only recourse was to call the manufacturer myself. She provided the number and I called from in store. The TYR rep asked me the store name, and when I said Cy's she stated "they are a great customer, why aren't they helping you with this?" I repeated that I didn't understand why myself, but that was the situation. I was then told I needed to provide photos and proof of purchase. When I asked the owner to provide proof of purchase (we easily located my purchase in the system and it was less than 1 year old) she told me she didn't know how to do it. She printed a blurry screenshot and told me that was the best she could do. I then looked at the system and found the place to reprint a receipt. TYR was great - they reviewed the photos, immediately determined it was a defect, and sent me a replacement at no charge. I chose Cy's specifically because it was locally owned and (I thought) stood behind their product. I will never shop there again nor recommend it to a friend. This probably does not matter to them as, in the repeated words of the owner "we outfit dozens of swim teams," but the absence of customer service afforded to me as a customer with a defective item as well as the punitive exclamations were appalling and inexcusable.

As a new swim mom, I can't thank this business enough. They told us how to care for our new suits…read moreand have all sorts for great info about the world of swimming. It's really a shame that some of the bigger swim teams don't go out of their way to support small local family owned business like this.

I come to Sally to purchase hair and beauty products. The store is always well stocked and carries…read morevarious lines of products. It's opened to the public, but if you are a licensed cosmetologist, you can apply for a Sally Card, which is free when you present your license and it qualifies you for professional-only discounts, which they send out in mailings along with discount coupons on occasion. The staff ambiance here is so-so, sometimes they are helpful and pleasant and at other times they may be moody and act as if you have a problem if you ask for their assistance. Just a warning. All in all, they have the products l want and cheaper than those "beauty supply stores" that are located all over, which only give you, at the most, a 10% discount when you present your cosmetology license and ID. I'd rather shop at Sally, where l can return my product with little hassle (as long as l have a receipt) and not have to worry about purchasing something in those other stores with a "no refund" policy.

Every time I go in the store I'm met with rudeness! If you call the store the staff are rude! They…read moredon't seem to interested in assisting customers in a polite and professional manner. Customer service sucks at this store.

I went here while waiting for my laptop to get fixed next door. The store was clean, the staff were…read morevery pleasant and kind. I asked a question and was guided to the aisle. It's nice to have good customer service. I purchased shampoo, conditioner, oil, and hair refresher spray. Looking forward to using it.

The service and prices are good friendly. Able to find what I am looking for each time.read more

Worst customer service ever! Purchased a battery two hours ago from another location found out that…read moremy mechanic ordered the battery ready and is working return it to this location because it's closest to my house and they told me that they could not accept the return. I would have to drive back to the location where I bought it, which was about 40 minutes away called the second location closest to my house and they said sure bring it right in. I called back this location and they said well that's their policy however that's not what it says at advanced auto parts website or according to the other location. Horrible customer service will never ever go here again and will not recommend it. Not even worth any stars.

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