I've always wanted to go in this boutique; I've bypassed it driving, on the bus, or walking the…read morebeaten path after hours and unfortunately they were closed. But this day - a Saturday afternoon - before going into Ben's Chili Bowl which is directly across the street from the boutique I caught the traffic light and ran across the street and into the boutique. It's small and quaint, with a relaxing and welcoming vibe and I was immediately greeted upon entering by the associate behind the counter. She gave me the run down about the fashions and sales. This boutique has some really beautiful well-made clothes - very unique in designs and styles. So I made my way to the back where the sale's rack was; always on the lookout for a sale. I bought a pair of suede crop pant with embroidered design around the waist and styled with studs on the outside seams and pockets. Sounds busy but they are baaaaad; not too much but just enough to pair with a blazer, shirt, sweater or jacket. If you're a fashionista with a unique sense of style and taste in clothes, cat walk your way to the C.A.T. WALK Boutique. What you won't find is a piece that everybody else is buying/wearing; rather you'll find something that's unique to you and your style.

I love the selection and the owner is so friendly and helpful. It's definitely not run of the mill…read morethat you see everyone wearing and don't expect cheap prices except n the back where there are deep discounts and second hand designer items. I totally love having her in the neighborhood and encourage others to support this local business!

I'm pretty sure that the owners here become irritated with me because I just go in to browse, oh -…read moreEVERY FRIDAY. Expressions is not just a store - it is an experience I look forward to with gusto throughout the work week. Spreadsheets must be done with so I can get to Expressions! To begin with, Expressions is a small store and very well managed. The employees are really great peoples and they are very honest. From reading Mel B's review, it seems they are Turkish - which explains a lot. In my experience, Europeans have always been more helpful and honest than my country people in regards to sartorial matters. My cutest, most adorable and awesome clothes have all come from here. Namely, a reindeer dress. Also, a gorgeous cream boiled wool Mod style dress with bell sleeves. Additionally - oh - just a bunch of other clothes that serve dual capacities in both work and my social life. I try to quantify my wardrobe by certain categories. One of those categories is: Clothes to save to give to future daughter. All of my purchases from here fall under that category. It has kind of a cheesy name, but one that I really love telling people - simply for the pleasure of juxtapositions: "Hey, Gill - where did you get that dress/skirt/shirt? I LAAAVE IT." "Oh, thanks so much! I got it at EXPRESSIONS (as I wiggle my eyebrows enthusiastically)." "AHAHA WHAT A GREAT NAME FOR A STORE!" I recommend this place to anyone with style who isn't interested in looking trite. It has classy items. Imagine a Euro-Style Anthropologie. This is the end of my fairy tale.

I. Love. Turkish. People…read more I noticed immediately that the owner at least seemed Turkish and it turns out he was half Turkish and Persian was incredibly happy that I noticed. They have a certain aura and demeanor to them- super generous, content with life, and personable. I talked with the owner for several minutes about Turkey and making that connection is really such a hook for me to go back. Turkish people are incredibly smart, warm and are really business savvy. Anyways, onto the clothes. I went the "Expressions I" first, which is the one closest to Au bon pain which has jewelry, accessories, jeans and work attire and the "Expressions II" which is a few steps down underneath the ground floor has tons of formal dresses, dresses, and some shoes. I bought what I am pretty sure is my favorite top in a long time for $33. I love unique, but simple and this place has it. And I'm with Stef W. when she says it's contemporary and I feel like I could wear these things for several years. Go here if you're looking for something fun for going out, a cute suit for work, or a special birthday dress all at manageable prices! It's a few steps up from Forever 21 so be sure to check back frequently.

Something in this DC water cause these places rock. If I could transport this store and the person…read moreat the counter to NYC I would be lucky. G Books sells gay accouterments at lower prices than I've seen at other stores. The proprietor was also personable. In my experience, the people working at these kinds of shops are usually stiff but this guy was cool. This shop boasted so much more than the standard homosexual fare (porn, condoms, etc...). Books, comics, erotic art, manga...the gay agenda right before our eyes!

I'm not mad, I am curious. It seems to me that this store is specifically meant for a *specific*…read moredemographic who know *exactly* what they are looking for. I asked the gentleman at the counter if a bubble wrapped book I picked up had content throughout that matched the cover and he said "its a book maam. Have you ever seen a book?". When I insisted that I understood that it was a book but wanted to know its contents he stated that he did not know what it contained. Another customer came in while I was there and asked for poppers and the gentleman seemed more helpful to him than he was to me. Also, as other reviews have implied, the store is cramped and full of unpacked boxes, books, misc toys, etc. I mostly want to know, sincerely, how this place stays open. Are poppers in that high of demand?

Cute, upscale area in DC. I love stopping by the gelato café after dinner, and the David Yurman…read moreboutique is conveniently right next door. There's so much to offer here. I'll definitely be back to try the Michelin-starred restaurants.

CityCenter DC is an outdoor mall with plenty of great dining options. The shopping is a little…read morelimited for me as most of them were on the expensive side It's a great place to walk around and look at non-museums for a change. Or grab a drink, a dessert or have great dining options for a change.

I visited this store on 12/31/21 around 5:10pm because my son wanted to go to the mall but since…read morethe mall closed earlier than normal, it would've been pointless to go for an hour. He wanted to go somewhere shopping wise and this sufficed. While in the kids section on the top floor, I noticed the kids hats and gloves for 60% off. When scanning the name brands in the section (i.e. Nike, Champion, and Tommy Hilfiger), they didn't come up the 60% off but non name brand did. When I sought assistance of an employee at a cash register (named Wendy according to name badge), I was dismissed. Wendy initially told me that she was closed and to go to another register. It was 5:25pm. When I said I had a question and proceeded to explain, she told me that it happens and that those brands are normally not on sale. Wendy didn't even come to look what I was referring, did not offer any additional assistance, and did not seem to care at all. It seemed that she was more interested in leaving. After several minutes, I brought it up to another employee who came out the fitting room area. She was not wearing a name badge and appeared busy. Even so, she talked to me and provided assistance. She scanned the items and walked to the area with me. She told me to bring one of each to the register and let them know as they would best be able to assist. This lady was really kind and helpful! I wish I knew her name to give her the acknowledgment she deserves. As it was approaching 6pm, I went to check out. There was no one at the registers in lingerie or the kids section. As I walked around, an employee told me to check out downstairs. I went down one floor and checked out by the Michael Kors department. I explained to the employee (who wasn't wearing a name badge) the issue with the hat and gloves set. I was also dismissed. The lady told me that that I needed to go upstairs for assistance. I told her that no one at the registers and was told to come downstairs. She made a comment saying that they probably didn't want to deal with anything. I told her an employee told me that someone at the register could assist. She proceeded to say that she couldn't do anything about it and that I would need to go upstairs. She told me that if I wanted the items, I'd have to pay whatever they rang up to. She then rang up the items and said the prices. As I'm trying to politely explain and show her that they are supposed to be 60% off as I had taken pictures, she again said that was nothing she could do. I asked to speak with a manager and she told me that since they were closing, she doubts one would be available and processed to bag the other items and check me out. She didn't even ask if I wanted to get the hat and gloves. I did not appreciate the way that I was treated and the complete lack of concern, assistance, and appropriate customer service. This lady was dismissive and unhelpful just like my first encounter with Wendy. I will add I had my 8 y/o son with me who witnessed this treatment and verbalized his dislike of her attitude and the way she spoke to me as we walked away. We went back upstairs and thankfully saw two employees at a register in lingerie department. They were checking someone out. Afterwards, I proceeded to explain the issue with the hat and gloves and the experience we had downstairs during check out. The lady who assisted this time was named Kineta, according to name badge. She was extremely helpful and friendly! Kineta had a good attitude and interacted well with my son, which I greatly appreciated. She checked me out and applied the advertised 60% off on the items. After checkout, she informed me that she was a manager and told me go to website to leave report on my experience, which is exactly what I did and was going to do anyway. I understand it's closing time and people are ready to get off work, but I don't think that should be an excuse to treat people rude and not perform your duties as an employee. I don't think I was asking for too much. It took the manager absolutely no time at all to fix the price.... Thankfully, I got the items on discount. I also got my kid a nice soft/fur like jacket for $18 as it was 60% off. I also got him 2 Levi shirts that were half off ($9 and $11). The boys section is split into 2 parts (2-7 and 8-20). There wasn't a whole lot of variety. I was initially looking for a nice overcoat for him. I'll be checking the mall for it. I wish I had time to look into the mens section to see if they had any good deals. IF I return, I hope to have a better experience.

SOMEWHERE is an interesting combination of street wear store and cafe in Navy Yard, and I stopped…read moreby before the Nationals vs. Dodgers game last Saturday afternoon. Majority of Navy Yard is populated with local chains, and SOMEWHERE offered something unique. BLUE MATCHA - 8 I think this is just milk + spirulina (don't think there's actually matcha in here, but maybe there was so little of it that I couldn't tell). Either way, it was disappointing. It tasted like blue-colored whole milk with a slight "sea umami" flavor from the spirulina. Definitely not worth how much I paid for in terms of quality and quantity.

I can't believe I never knew about this spot! A coffee shop AND sneaker boutique in one? Yeah, this…read moreis my type of place. They have a solid collection of sneakers and usually carry Jordan releases (definitely check ahead for drop dates). I was debating on what to grab, and the staff gave me great recommendations. I actually came back on a different day for a sneaker drop no regrets at all. So happy I found this gem. :) And the funny part? When someone asks where I got my shoes from and I say "Somewhere," it sounds like I'm gatekeeping but I'm literally telling the truth. Genius branding if you ask me. lol Since I was already there, I had to try one of their seasonal matcha drinks: CARAMEL BUTTER MATCHA - $8.50 I ordered it with oat milk. The blend was smooth and well-balanced. I personally would've loved it just a tad sweeter, but honestly, no complaints. It was still really good. The staff? Super helpful, friendly, and just a whole vibe. The energy in there is welcoming and cool without being overwhelming. They also sell merch, which feels very intentional and on-brand not just random pieces thrown in. Speaking of branding, I LOVE the name and the decor. It's clean, spacious, and aesthetically pleasing. And that blue bag? So fire. Definitely giving Nipsey blue vibes This is one of those spots I'll be back to whether it's for a sneaker drop or a matcha fix.

Decent selection of items and service was alright. Prices seemed a tad high but that's the norm for…read moresouvenir shops in the area. Wouldn't frequent this spot but it's a decent stop if you're needing to get souvenirs to bring home in a pinch.

I'm so sorry, but I couldn't stand to be in the store for longer than a couple minutes. The smell…read moreof stale air was overpowering.

Awesome vintage dresses and shirts, some ties for men, stationery cards, jewelry and other eclectic…read moregoods. Definitely worth a look in the staff are super friendly.

I love Analog. It's my go to place in DC to get cards and unique gifts for friends and family…read more Definitely check it out next time you're in Brookland!