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.

Stylish cute clothing choices. Wonderful natural fabrics. Most clothes are one size fits all…read more Neutral colors.

I always pass this boutique when I am in town, and just felt intimidated to go in! But I finally…read morewent in and man I am kicking myself! The owner was friendly and so helpful. The pieces she offer is unique and quirky; one of a kind in my book. When you walk in you are transported to a boutique in Seoul! Not only does the owner sells clothes, but jewelry as well. I have to admit it was a little overwhelming at first, because there were so many unique pieces and didn't want to go broke . Ranges$49- $80, but when I went today she was having a summer sale 20% off. I will definitely be back

Other than the vintage stores on Main Street, Poppy & Stella has the best selection of fashion…read moreitems. Their product assortment includes trending pieces with a fashion forward "Modern Romantic" style (as if LoveShackFancy had a less expensive sister store). In addition, the merchandising is impeccable, and the visual exhibits put together showcase their pieces in way that makes you want...everything! It is as if you are walking into a WWD magazine for the new generation.

A friend and I went to get permanent bracelets at the Baltimore location. We are so happy with the…read moreresults, and the pricing is very reasonable when you consider the quality and service (the $50 deposit goes towards the final purchase). The staff were all very kind, and it was an overall great experience, would highly recommend!

Wind River is a brand of knit sweaters and this is apparently one of the stores where they sell…read moretheir own line directly. They mainly sell sweaters along with some other knitwear like hats and scarves. They have a small selection of styles at any given time, but always have an assortment of colors and sizes. This is one of the places we always make sure to hit during Ellicott City Main Street's Midnight Madness. I'm not a sweater guy, but my wife and sister both love their stuff so it's easy to pick something out that they'll like for a decent price (how many brand names can you say that about?) This place is located right on the winding Main Street, so parking can be a chore at busy times. Main Street is a historic area, and walking up and down exploring the charming boutiques (and bars) always makes for a nice time.

My friend and I were visiting historic/downtown Ellicott and we saw a billboard for Uptown. We had…read morebeen to a different Uptown Cheapskate and liked it that we decided to check out this location. It was a total whim and not planned. What I enjoyed is the organization of their products. Makes things so much easier when shopping. It seemed that there was more items at this store from tops in my size to handbags. I found a couple of things to try on...the fitting rooms are big and having different hooks made it easier to sort the items that I wanted to take vs pass on. I ended up buying two handbags, three shirts and a pair of Nike shoes. The shoes was the best purchase because I had been eyeing the same model but just in different colors. It was hard to justify since I didn't know if the shoes were going to be comfortable. Lo and behold....they were here at Uptown. They were my size, very comfortable and it looked like they had never been worn. SCORE! Plus, they were under $50, making them almost three times less expensive than what they originally run for. Staff was friendly during our time shopping at the store. Parking was plentiful since this store is in a shopping center. Too bad I live in on opposite side of the country, but I will definitely come back again. I have already worn my Nikes and have received compliments on them....I've been telling everyone, go to Uptown Cheapskate!

Beware, the cashier (possibly the owner) does not greet/welcome ppl of color when entering the…read morestore.

When I say I love this place! I LOVE THIS PLACE! I am not of Indian decent and when I first met…read moreHeena and her family to discuss my wedding ideas, she was so warm and welcoming. She really took the time to listen to my vision and helped me explore several designs that aligned to my wedding scheme colors. I found the PERFECT lengha choli and jewelry to compliment the whole gown. It was well worth the price and Heena is working with me and my bridesmaids to create the ultimate saree line up. I appreciate her time, attention, the understanding of my Bollywood fantasy and her putting up with my love of Shah Rukh Khan! I can not wait to see what she'll help me do next!

I went here with a female friend to buy a dress for my girlfriend. The owner (and her mother and…read morefather) run the place. They were extremely friendly and professional. After explaining what I was looking for she quickly found me some options - one of which was perfect. This shop has goods of a range in prices - all of great quality. And the prices are great for what you pay for. Don't be fooled by cheap low quality versions you might find online - go here and get something you will love and can afford.

Incredible work! After a horrible experience with a tailor in Jessup, Francesca and her husband…read morefixed a pair of pants for a fair price and went above and beyond what was asked. I pointed out the inner seams were sewn in the opposite direction on the uneven hems that were done by the first tailor. It was quite embarrassing to point out these flaws that I paid for. Francesca and her husband assured me these issues can be fixed and made suggestions to improve the look such as an invisible hem. They measured me and every inch of those pair of pants, double checking their work. When I went to pick up the pants, I didn't try them on but Francesca told me if I was unhappy with anything to let her know, talk about customer service. I'm grateful for their service and will definitely bring in more clothes to get tailored. Highly recommend this alterations team! *They are located in a tucked in office space right after the new Dash In (previous Shell)

From the owner: Professional tailoring services with over 30 years experience. We provide alterations and repairs…read moreof all clothing types, including bridal gowns and suits.