I have never visited this store in person. I discovered it on Instagram when I fell through a…read morerabbit hole. The aesthetic of the shop and the product offering (great fifty items, a lot of local products, fun greeting cards, plants!) is what drew me to follow them. Having a "Visit Ridgewood Day" and and shop and Stay Forever was on my to-do list this spring, but now we're all grounded. I was so happy to see that the owners took a creative way to drum up some business during a very uncertain time but selling all types of care packages. I decided to buy a surprise box for my friend, and she loved it. It included a candle and a gorgeous spring green journal. I ended up buying three more boxes for my friends' children; I cannot wait to see the pics of their loot from Stay Forever. I will definitely be visiting this local women-owned business when things get better.

There's no denying they have a beautifully curated selection of items. it really is a lovely little…read moreshop to browse. However, I had a really frustrating experience recently regarding their return policy. A high-end item was placed in a bucket on the floor, where the price was not visible and the price sign of a neighboring item was visible instead of that particular item. Because the store was crowded, and they don't print receipts, I didn't catch the massive price jump at the register until after I paid. When I immediately went back inside to return the item and explain the misleading signage setup, I was told they only offer store credit or gift cards- No refunds. For an independent local boutique, a completely inflexible 'No refund' policy for an honest, immediate mistake leaves a really bad taste in your mouth. If you shop here, just be sure to double-check the price of absolutely everything at the register before you hand over your payment, because once they have your money, you are stuck with it. UPDATE: The owner publicly responded with a smooth, passive-aggressive spin claiming they are 'totally flexible' and that returns are always allowed. However, she then privately messaged me a completely different story, admitting: 'While we do have a no refund policy... we do issue refunds for same day returns.'So, my original review was entirely accurate. The owner lied publicly to save face while admitting the truth in my DMs. She also condescendingly noted that the 'great thing about shopping small' is that the owners are 'one short email away.' But who should have to track down an owner's email inbox just to get basic, standard customer service? A customer shouldn't have to do extra labor to bypass an untrained staff member.The owner privately admitted she left two completely brand-new employees working totally solo during a hectic weekend shift. Leaving untrained staff alone to run a busy store isn't 'flexibility'--it's a massive management failure that directly results in misleading pricing and stressed-out customers and employees. While she privately apologized, the fact remains that their system is broken. It is not convenient for me to travel back to Ridgewood to fix a store error. I am keeping the item, but the review stays up as a historical record of terrible management.

Located on Astoria's Steinway Street, this store is a branch of a popular toy and lifestyle store…read morein the Northeast US* that carries all manner of East Asian bath and beauty products, fashion accessories, household items, stationery, snacks and drinks, toys--especially plushies, blind boxes and other collectible figurines. You'll find a mix of Korean, Japanese and Chinese brands here, and the price point is low to mid. They compete with a similar audience as Pop Mart, since they both carry a lot of collectibles, though Rumi offers on a broader range of goods while Pop Mart seems more collectibles-focused. Inside this pastel-colored store everything is arranged neatly, and it's a large location with several claw machines in the front, several aisles of merchandise with cute characters plastered everywhere. Along the right side of the store, the wall running most of the length of the store features hundreds of stuffed animals, notably many capybara plushies which are all the rage. Not sure why, but in April on an afternoon well into the 80's F and humid, there was no AC in the store...it felt like the heat might've been turned on accidentally it was that warm. I felt kinda bad for the staff there having to suffer thru the heat, I hope they get that fixed soon! For more info: https://rumilifeshop.com *operating in NY, NJ, CT, MD and VA. And online.

This store is similar to Daiso and Miniso, but with the added bonus of being based in New York…read more They offer a wide range of products, from plushies, toys, and stationery to Asian snacks, makeup, bags, home goods, hats, and accessories. Plus, they even have a few claw machines by the entrance for added fun. The store is bright, well-organized, and really enjoyable to shop in. The prices are reasonable for most items, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. I walked in not really needing anything--just curious--but left having spent nearly fifty bucks! If you're in the market for a fun gift or just want to browse, this is a great place to visit. There's a ton of novelty, trending, and super cute Asian-inspired items to discover.

i love this store!! crazy selection & prices + rly helpful staff, tay was awesome! review needs at…read moreleast 85 characters

I've been here many times since I live around the corner. I used to have some luck when they first…read moreopened in the neighborhood but, lately as in in recent years , I haven't had much luck selling. Also, I try to go there to get shoes and I never have luck. I wear a 6 1/2 to a seven you would think that they would have at least three pairs of those in the store. Most of their shoes are very large sizes(9-12). Their prices are not good at all. I would say their location in Williamsburg is much better, but even then their prices are a little too high in general, particularly in Ridgewood.

Express has been around for years. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this location. I still own tank…read moretops I purchased at Express years ago. They have held their shape and the colors are still pretty good. They have always had great sales. There's one going on right now. I love the jeans but I happened to be wearing a pair just like the manikin in the window. At my age I have enough clothes to last for the rest of my life! I rarely need anything. That doesn't stop me from trying to get my daughter inside. I really don't understand why she won't consider their clothes. This is a nice location too. I'm a fan!

So yeah, I was shopping in a mall out in Queens…read more Dropped into this store to pick up some gear for the bod. Two levels of clothes with the men's collection on top floor. Pretty modern looking design and cleanly organized the day I was there. Nice selection of clothes for us dudes. Helpful staff for the most part but I had to flag them down at times when I had questions or needed access to the fitting rooms. Their's has an annoying policy that the rooms are locked and you need to be buzzed in to go and try something on. Decent sales going on and I was able to score some killer graphic T's and shirts with some cool savings. Gotta look fit and sexy!

Lovely curated selection, affordable prices, stylish clothes and bags! Friendly and easy place to…read moreshop

the owner is always friendly and cordial and they have the best little gift ideas! did i mention…read morethey also have the best window decoration? i'm a fan of this local business and highly recommend it!

2nd Yelp Elite Event that I attended and didn't know what to expect…read more Cute store with very nice stuff. I myself got a tinted lip & cheek balm as well as hand lotion. They gave a discount since private event so that was a bonus and a deal. They were very nice and gave out a gift bag filled with a hand lotion as well as nail polish. They had testers for most of the items so it was nice to try. They even had a free whiskey tasting by a woman owned whiskey brand.

Everything was absolutely beautiful smelled amazing. The perfumes and the clothes to the jewelry…read moreand kitchenware were super cute. Definitely will be coming back here with my cousin when she gets back to New York so I can buy her some cute stuff!

Brooklyn Vintage is a cool spot. I like that they have clothing for us men as well. I purchased me…read morea nice suit with slacks. Nice place with all kinds of items. They even have vintage items for women too. Great place, no outrageous prices. I was very satisfied.

Very friendly knowledgeable and helpful staff. Great selection of all manner of vintage. Good…read moreprices. Wonderful reference space.

Great service. Went to pick up a online order. Have them my receipt and a few minute later had…read moremy stuff. Store was well stocked. Staff was very friendly

One of the better Dollar Trees. Usually stocked well. Very helpful staff. Not a reck like the one…read moreon Metropolitan avenue. Clean and very organized. 4 stars because like all the Dollar Trees need more people at register. Lots of standards always there still best you get what you want because there is always a possibility won't be there next time. Oh big plus long expiration dates not like Lots for Less that have ridiculously shorts expiration dates.