I would see her live feeds every now and then and I love a good thrift experience. So I started…read morefollowing this lovely lady on FB and vowed that I would visit her store once I hit DC. Let me say this, the store did not disappoint. I was thrilled to not only meet the owner but excited to hear her story while exploring and trolling for goodies. I found some good buys that I'll post when I'm styling and looking fabulous wearing them!

My first visit to Fia's Fabulous Finds was for their $40 bag sale. For anyone new, you get about 30…read moreminutes to fill a bag with items from the back section of the store everything from household goods and cosmetics to shoes, clothes (men's and women's), jewelry, bags, and even kids' items. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the inventory. Let's just say I ended up leaving with two bags Even though I came specifically for the sale, I couldn't help but notice they have a lot of other great items throughout the store. I'll definitely be back to take a closer look at everything else they have to offer.

I read a few reviews and went out of my way to check this place out but it was such a…read moredisappointment to me. I love rummaging the housewares and this section was small and just a jumbled mess. They have racks and racks of clothing so maybe that's what all the hype is about. But I felt claustrophobic walking through those aisles. Entrance/exit was tights and hard to navigate when there's a lien to check out.

Will I ever find a thrift shop down here that will be able to hold what I am looking for? Probably…read morenot, but it's interesting to discovery what is available until that day arrives. I was just out for a minute on this day, hopping from one thrift store to the next. And without any luck whatsoever. Coming here was kind of a mistake. I should have taken tripping over the entrance as my warning, but I guess I'm a glutton for punishment and decided to venture in anyway. I wanted to check out the furniture section as I have something in mind and when I see it, it will just click. However, forget about browsing this furniture section as a multitude of customers find this to be a seating area instead of merchandise to purchase. No matter how many times you go to view the items, or how many times you want to look at something behind them, they will not move and seem to not understand that for purchase does not mean you can sit all day until you are ready to head out again. I did browse a bit, but did not find anything that caught my eye. It might be the selection they had overall, but I didn't see anything at all that was appealing to me. I did scope out the dinnerware and what not, but after not really seeing anything I made my way out. Without tripping this time.

Cute shop. My daughter loved the inventory and prices. I am recently retired and sold some high…read moreend men's wear. I Was glad to see these items go to other consumers who appreciate top notch fabrics, design, construction and timeless classics. The owner is very cool And down to earth. He seems to Keep a sharp eye on trends and his Customers tastes so his Inventory is Always turning. Worth checking out.

outstanding customer service, carefully explaining the store's policies. His communication skills…read morewere top-notch, and he showcased a keen eye for fashion and quality products. Upstairs, the men's clothing section featured a diverse range of ethnic and cultural styles.

Dropped off donations early on a Saturday Morning and decided to check out the inside too. I was…read morepleasantly surprised with just how clean and well stocked it was. I like that they have "grab bags" at the front with small items (bundles of greeting cards, sewing supplies, kids toys), this is a great way to reduce waste and put donations to good use! Hearing the staff interact with the customers and each other is part of what inspired me to leave a review. I heard one staff member run to the back to compliment another on how they organized a section of the store. We were also greeted at the door, and talked to by various staff while walking around the store. Great work Ivy City Goodwill!

The advertised times/ hours of operation are incorrect. I lugged an entire large bag of items to…read moredonate on public transportation all the way to this location and was turned around at the door and not allowed to donate my items. What's shown online and what the in store personnel adhere to are completely different. It's heartbreaking because I'm essentially forced to throw perfectly good items away since a company that promotes good will and charitable efforts are refusing mine.

Just went back to the shop yesterday -- here are some updates!…read more - The shop is open now on Sundays from 3-6 pm... and NOT open on Saturday from 12-3. Essentially its hours now are Thursday-Sunday 3-6 pm. Even if the door is locked, just knock and the shopkeeper will let you in. - The owner (Sylvia) is going to start transitioning the clothes to the spring season... coming in a couple of weeks or so! - On that note, the shop's strong suit are the accessories -- lots of nice cocktail hats/handbags/jewelry. Examine closely, because pretty much everything in there's for sale. - Starting next week she's going to start making prices static. Yeah, no more haggling, but at least it will be a lot less pressure for those who are uncomfortable with negotiating. In conjunction, some of the prices of the clothing will be adjusted... so maybe that amazing paillette jacket will be cheaper now? Also, I've learned something recently, having become acquainted with the owner. Y'know how it might be kind of intimidating/irritating when the shopkeeper tries to talk to you/make comments about what you're browsing? Well, I always found it that way. All in all, it's just the keeper trying to be friendly, not necessarily trying to pressure you into buying something. Ain't nothin' wrong with trying to be nice.

Wow. I cannot explain how happy and lucky I feel to have found this awesome little shop. The…read moreselection is amazing. The prices are to die for, especially in DC where most vintage or thrift stores are anything but thrifty. The shop owner, Sylvia, is such a sweet lady. She gave me a great deal on some amazing pieces I would have easily paid double for and still would have walked out thinking I got a good price. Needless to say I will be going back again and again and will do my best to spread the word about this lovely little gem. I am almost a bit hesitant to share this with too many of my friends, as I want to make sure I get all the goodies, but there seemed to be plenty to go around and the shop owner is just too nice and lovely to not help support. Go there - you will find something you love. Great place to buy gifts!!!

I have been collecting vintage items for a long time and when when I met Tisha at my neighborhood…read moreblock party I knew I had found the perfect person to hand out all my loved clothes to. I immediately recognized a shared interest for a specific look of vintage and an honest business. She shortly after came over to give a look at what I had and gave me a couple solutions on how we could consign. The process was very clear and transparent. I could not be happier!

From the owner: Curated Vintage boutique located in DC. Elephant In My Room Specializes in fashion from the 90's…read moreand before. Sizes XS-3X. Vintage consignment via message or email request only. Personal styling and sizing also offered by request only. All of our vintage pieces vary but can include bold colors, 80's acid wash, hand crafted silk sequin beaded pieces, bejeweled gem pieces, hand painted, leather, snakeskin, fringe, neutrals, colorblock, and so much more. Theres is something for your perfect occasion whether it be casual, everyday, tea party, prom, career ready to work, business casual, business professional, birthday, party, cocktail, or vacation.

Large selection of men's clothing with a lot of variety and great prices. Wow portions of the store…read moreare packed and a little bit hard to maneuver the clothing aisles are sure to satisfy even that choosiest of pickers.

The Verdict: Less selection for sizes under 6, so it's…read moreprobably a good place to go if you're between M-L. They had some great deals, if you're willing to sift through things. They also have really good prices on books. I left without any clothes, but i did buy a stack of books. This place probably has the best prices around for books. It's kind of small, with a limited selection of options. I took the bus here, which was an hour each way, so i wouldn't recommend it if you also rely on public transportation. I spent less than an hour here. Items you can find: men's, women's, and children's clothes, as well as some furniture, and books. Here's a price breakdown: Colors are mixed together and everything is loosely arranged by size, so it's not terribly well- organized. I found size 0 clothes next to L and XL, so I'm honestly not too sure how it's organized here. By style? The prices are kinda all over the place. Like i saw a few Forever 21 dresses for $10, which I'm pretty sure is how much they'd cost new in that store. Dresses: $5- $20 Blouses: $3 - $7 Tank tops: $2.50 - $8 Pants and slacks: $4 - $10 Skirts: $5 - $10 Long sleeves: $4 - $10 Book prices: Paperbacks: 0.44 Hardbacks: 1.91 Children's Books: 0.33 Magazines: 0.25 (or 5 for $1) Bibles: Free

For within DC, this thrift store has a large selection and decent prices. They've fit a ton of…read moreitems in a small space, especially shoes. I never really figured out the organization while I was here. They use size tags, but I think it's to split up section, not actual sizes? Or they do use them for sizes but items were very misplaced... The low lighting also made it difficult to look at the items sometimes. However, the prices were great, they have a wide variety of items, and I liked that there were changing rooms there. They do have a bathroom but it was out of service while I was there.

Good thrifting experience. Affordable and good quality items. Would recommend taking a look inside.read more

What a great record store! Along the main commercial street in Takoma, D.C., this shop is one room…read morefilled with all kinds of records in almost every genre. The records are well organized and they even have sections from different parts of the world! There's a colorful couch in the window near the front door in case you want to stay awhile.

Good selection. Reasonably priced. Really did not like the two guys working the front. Rly…read morepretentious. I'd come back though.