At first my husband was skeptical. His Statement was: "why would I spend money on a service that I…read morecould do myself?" This particular day we were in desperate need of groceries because I was in bed sick and could not get up and needed my husband to watch our two little kids so I could recoup! It left me wondering when we would be able to get the groceries we needed. After seeing how using BTR saved us this time and allowed us to focus on the other tasks at hand without worrying about when we would get to the store, it left my husband and I with a feeling of relief and the service was spectacular with fulfilling that need efficiently and beneficially. I would highly recommend this service to anyone! You can't place a value on time! Not only was it helpful, but made my life and my husbands so much easier!

From the owner: Beat The Rush is a local year round family-owned delivery service since 2014. A personal shopper…read morewill shop and deliver your grocery and household items right to your door! And more! Beat the Rush is a new and cutting edge delivery service to the Maryland's Eastern Shore; looking to assist individuals and families for years to come. Whether you are a local or a visitor, we will provide you our non-medical professional hospitality services at your request.

Kelley provided her styling services for my birthday trip to Sonoma, CA. Her services were…read moreoutstanding, she took time to learn of my exact plans, down to researching each event spot to see what appropriate style/outfits would be for the occasion. She brought more than enough options for me to identify core pieces for my trip and got me outside of my "box" of what I would normally choose when shopping for myself. And, she nailed the sizes, nothing needed to be altered, etc. She was also very instrumental in handling any returns of any items that were not purchased, and followed through until all returns/refunds were processed. I would highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again! Thank you!!

Kelley was the perfect person to help me refresh my wardrobe and edit my closet. She was…read moreresponsive, kind and non-judgmental! When I tried on certain outfits with her guidance, I could see immediately why they did or did not work. She gave me so many tips I plan to use to create outfits and to do some fun shopping. I loved working with her.

I've worked with Monica for the past year, and she has completely changed the way I approach my…read morewardrobe and personal style. I'm a man in my mid-30s in a people-facing leadership role, which means I'm regularly in front of a wide variety of stakeholders. When I started working with Monica, I felt like I had fallen into a uniform: slacks, a shirt, and a blazer for work, and jeans and a button-down for a date night. Everything was perfectly fine, but getting dressed felt more utilitarian than personal, and I wanted to expand my style without feeling like I was wearing someone else's clothes. What I've appreciated most about working with Monica is that she didn't simply tell me what to buy. Through quarterly closet audits, we've gone through what I already own, put together specific outfits I wouldn't have thought of myself, and identified the actual gaps in my wardrobe. Over time, that process has helped me develop a much clearer sense of my own style and given me the confidence to move outside of my usual comfort zone. A year later, I have far more variety in what I wear for both work and my personal life, but more importantly, my clothes feel much more like a reflection of my personality. Getting dressed has become something I actually enjoy rather than just another part of my morning routine. I'd especially recommend Monica to someone who feels uninspired by getting dressed every day or has a closet full of perfectly good clothes but still finds themselves reaching for the same few combinations. Her service is about much more than shopping, it's about figuring out how you want to present yourself and then building a wardrobe that actually reflects that. For someone in a visible, people-facing role, that has been incredibly valuable.

I hired Monica because I was facing major transitions in my professional and personal life, and my…read morestyle didn't align with the path I was on. Monica certainly helped align both so that new opportunities became available to me, and I appeared confident in every room I showed up in.  With Monica's guidance, I learned to be more intentional about my outfit choices, to create a strategic framework for my purchases, and to find balance between the clothes that I wear professionally and socially. Prior to working with her, I had too many clothing options and nothing ever seemed quite right. She helped me realize that by making purchases based on (many) singular events, I wasn't giving myself the mental or physical space (in my closet) to see what I actually had and how I could use it in multiple ways. She fundamentally changed how I shop for clothes!  Lastly, the "emergency styling service" was an absolute lifesaver when I was tasked to interview a well-known author on a massive stage. We had less than 3 days to find something, and Monica worked her magic by going to the store, finding the perfect pieces, and having the established relationships to get the suit fully tailored in less than 24 hours. I appeared at Capitol One Hall in Tysons looking like I was already in my next career, and I will forever be so grateful for that moment and the spark she helped me to find.

Working with Naina was an incredible experience…read more Going into the experience I was hoping to understand 1) how to reshape my wardrobe to have all pieces I was excited about, and knew how to style, b) how to shop more intentionally and experience less decision fatigue when shopping, c) learn how to play around with layers and know some new brands that were high quality but wouldn't break the bank, and d) feel confident in being able to identify the kinds of clothing cuts that would flatter my figure (general guidelines of what to stay away from, what to gravitate towards, etc.). Naina provided all of this hands down, and more. An added bonus was I learned a lot about how to transition outfits from day to night - how to use pieces in many more ways than one. After our session I was able to confidently clean out my closet and identify clothing pieces for donation, have some go to brands to buy the pieces we identified were missing, and my favorite part I had a digital look book going. It is such a great point of reference and makes getting ready so much easier. I also really appreciated how Naina's advice and insights were not anchored on uber trendy fads. I felt like I was learning how to dress with a classic, modern feel but while also learning how to have my own personal style (I really love color and fun textures in clothes and she helped me learn how to build that in). Everything clothing and wardrobe is finally fun for me, instead of a point of stress and feeling "meh". I will also say, Naina made herself available for a month after our sessions so we could keep emailing, adding links to the Pinterest board we created, I could show her pics of the outfits I was styling on my own, and get feedback. This was awesome - really helped build up my confidence that I was able to integrate the new things I learned and could take the new approach and run with it! I cannot say enough good things - don't hesitate working with her!

Everyone should use Naina's styling services! this was my first time working with a stylist, and it…read morewas a great experience. Naina goes through the effort of getting to know your ideal style, working with your existing clothes and helps you look polished and sharp for any occasion. The best part is, that after a styling session I felt like I had just gone shopping in my own closet! I use her advice on a daily basis, and will be asking her for more help in the future !

Welp, the wonderful world of Instagram brought Jars of Dust to my attention. I was scrolling and…read morescrolling one day and saw a workshop opportunity. So my friend and I booked a class. It was one of the best activities we did together. We enjoyed every minute of the class. The pricing was very reasonable especially for what we got. They really take pride in their product and made sure to handle our projects with care! The class was small which I loved. We were paid attention to closely and she was very helpful throughout the entire class. The little store front they have is so cute. So many cute products to purchase both their own and local artists and small businesses. Parking is easy. They are tucked back with a few other businesses. We plan to be back! Products take about 6-8 weeks to finish being made once you finish making the product.

This place is awesome! Beautifully crafted pottery! Clean and very simplistic in the inside…read more Staff was readily available for any questions! Made me feel comfortable. Lots of parking available. Definitely a one of kind place. Stop by and show your support for small and local business!

Ali is AMAZING! Working with her was truly one of the most enriching, joyful and…read moreconfidence-building experiences I've had in my 35 years! While I was initially somewhat self-conscious about deciding to work with a stylist, Ali's natural warmth, ease and confidence on our first intro zoom call immediately put me at ease. From there, she made every part of the process - from coming over to see my not-very-fashionable closet to curating a ThredUp board for me to giving me feedback on various new outfits - feel comfortable, fun and joyful. Throughout the process, I felt like I was hanging out with one of my best friends who just happened to be extremely fashion savvy! Perhaps what surprised and delighted me the most about working with Ali is that in addition to sharing her immense style wisdom, she was really invested in understanding who I am as a person and then finding ways to translate my essential nature into my clothes (which is not something I would have even thought was possible and definitely wouldn't have known how to do on my own). It was so much fun to discover new ways to express myself via clothes and I've been having a blast putting together new outfits ever since we worked together. I also appreciated what a great teacher Ali is. Rather than just selecting clothes for me, she taught me every step of the way why she was doing what she was doing, and how I could apply this knowledge on my own (e.g. how to figure out what your colors are, why certain lines work better than others, what kinds of elements to incorporate into each outfit, etc). As a result, I feel way more confident now putting together outfits for myself, as well as more discerning about what types of clothes to even search for in the first place. It also felt great to learn how to shop secondhand without sacrificing quality - if anything, I felt like the pieces we found were higher quality than what I would normally buy! I truly cannot say enough good things about Ali and her services. I have been recommending her to all my friends and family and am excited for anyone else who has the good fortune to work with her!

TLDR: I cannot recommend Ali and her services enough. Not only is she extremely fun and personable,…read morebut she's given me confidence in refining and creating a much more cohesive look and the ability to shop more consciously. I'm now able to shop on my own to find better quality pieces that compliment me--rather than end up in a landfill because I decide three months later I don't like it or it's falling apart at the seams. More context: I met Ali when she gave a free presentation at our local library and I knew I wanted to work with her. I decided to invest in her butterfly effect package as I turn 40 this year and scheduled a photo shoot to celebrate myself--and wanted the outfits I picked to reflect a true, confident me. Attached are a few photos of me wearing outfits Ali and I found using what she taught me. I only wish I found Ali sooner! She taught me so much--about the best color palette for me, how to extend my vertical line with an almond toe (vs round) shoe and how I was missing out on accentuating my small waist by choosing a mid rise vs high rise pant. She taught me that pant sizes aren't consistent which is why shopping for them is so difficult and that I was missing out by only looking at "size X"--I went up two sizes and found great high waisted pants at Current that I love. I've also been using ThredUp--a secondhand clothes app--for years. My online shopping session with Ali equipped me to find better, higher quality items using filters for certain types of fabrics and more. With the tips she's taught me, I can also now go to a secondhand clothing store in person and easily sift through and find what works and doesn't. I don't waste time on colors that don't work for me and I'm much more conscious of fabrics and trying to avoid synthetics--not only because they are bad for the environment, but because they don't last. Please consider investing in yourself and the planet! Buying clothes that don't work for you or give you confidence will only hurt your wallet and wind up in a landfill. Ali will teach you how to find a compelling look that completes you!

I came in around 7pm stressed out because I didn't know what to get my daughter for her birthday…read moreand the guy working there helped me out. Really help me pick out a great birthday gift made sure I was all right now that's what I call. Good customer service wonderful business. May god bless him

I've been going to that store since I was a teenager. They have everything you need. The staff were…read moregreat as well. It's a must-see store before leaving the beach.

I love Elizabeth! She is the owner of Bayou Muse. She does shopping trips as well as closet…read moreconsultations. She is such a joy to work with and she is in luuuuuuuv with clothes! She will treat your clothes like they are priceless gems! I hired Elizabeth for a closet consultation. She spent several hours with me putting together full outfits straight from my closet. She took pictures of each outfit so I would have a reference in the future. In one session, she created 37 "NEW to me" outfits. She is very creative and keeps up with the latest fashions. She then gave me a iist of items that I needed and it was quite a short list. This is a great service because it saves you money over the long run.I thought I needed an entirely new wardrobe but really I had everything I needed in my closet already. She also does shopping trips and will do group trips as well. I cannot remember the exact cost for the closet consultation but I want to say $300. Also, if you host a consultation at your home for your friends where they watch your closet get made over, she typically gives a discount.

Elizabeth was instrumental in my Facebook Interview in SF last August. She not only had a super…read morefast response time via text message but made me feel confident in that way that I knew I had the interview. Didn't even care if I took the job. I felt empowered and so ready. She is amazing beyond words, easy to work with and lovely like our own personal Grace Kelly who can shop in our nations capital. Can't say enough good things and all the times she has helped all my fashion emergencies in past 5 years and counting. 5 stars and 10 thumbs Up for our Bayou Muse aka Pennington Style Diva!!