My sisters' trip to Holly & Brooks was so memorable that word of it made it all the way from one…read morecoast to the other within hours... and not in a good way. First let me say that both of my sisters have exquisite taste. They are both well-traveled, well-groomed, polite and have money to spend. They both have had a very rough couple of months as of late and were looking forward to a little retail therapy. They would have spent some (or perhaps a generous amount) of that money last Monday, with any encouragement, but apparently the clerk in attendance had a bee in her bonnet and wanted to put the kibosh on that scenario. Perhaps the clerk has had a rough couple of months too, but if sales is your livelihood, snap out of it or stay home... that should not be the customers' problem. You are in retail and it's your job to be friendly and helpful. One sister had secured her dressing room and the second sister approached. The Clerk (I would refer to her as sales associate, but as I mentioned before, she clearly wasn't interested in sales or even making guests in the store feel comfortable or welcome) told the second sister she would have to wait, as the dressing rooms were occupied. The Clerk went away and the sister with the dressing room invited in the second sister. Both sisters were in the dressing room in various states of undress when the clerk threw open the curtain and said, "How's that fitting?" Here, I will insert a note to the extraordinarily rude and out-of-line clerk: NEVER disregard the privacy of potential customers. Whipping open the curtain is an emotional assault. It is customary in civilized circles (from Bergdorf Goodman right on down to Target) to approach the outside of the curtain, inquire cheerfully as to how things are going in there, and ask if there is anything needed in a different size, or can I get you anything else? THESE are the questions. And THIS is how it's done. From behind the curtain! But wait. There's more. So the second sister is trying on a dress that has a belt with it. The first sister thought it much more flattering on the second sister without the belt. An aside here: the first sister spent decades in the fashion industry in New York City. She knows what looks good. She knows how to style. She knows what style is. Apparently, The Clerk thought she did too. She grabbed the belt from the second sister and said, "NO! It goes like this!" She wrapped the obi type sash around my sister's waist and commanded, "Put your finger HERE!" What are we... six years old and having our first lesson in tying bows on Christmas presents? Again, RUDE and totally uncalled for! When people enter a store looking to brighten their day with a little shopping, the last thing they need is condescension and unfriendly treatment. Needless to say, my sisters both left this store with nothing but a very sour taste in their mouths courtesy of The Clerk. In the words of the Dalai Lama, "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." It also promotes the spending of money when you treat people nicely. Just sayin'.

My friend and I really enjoyed our shopping visit to Holly and Brooks this weekend. Nancy, the…read moreowner, was so warm and welcoming. She was very attentive to us and took the time to get to know us and what we liked. Nice selection of summer dresses, shoes, and accessories. I love the bracelet and earrings I purchased - very nice! We will definitely be back!

Trés Carmen Boutique, Kiawah Island at Freshfields is a really cool boutique store that has a lot…read moreof unique and different items available and works really well for gifts and shopping trips. They make the shopping experience very easy and simple and the staff is very accommodating and welcoming.

While traveling to Kiawah to compete in the Kiawah Half-marathon this past year I stopped into…read moreFreshfields Village for some coffe & decided to shop around for a bit. In doing so I came upon The Resort Shop, this quaint little gem of a shop has it all when it comes to women's fashions. I picked up the most fabulous scarf & a LouenHide handbag, just because! If I am ever back down that way I will be definitely stopping by again, this time to check out their shoes shop, soo many options!

One of my favorite places to go shopping in all of Charleston! Definitely worth the drive. The…read morestaff is always so friendly and willing to help. Brooke helped me put together a great outfit for an upcoming wedding. Also love their selection of cashmere sweaters. Not to mention they are dog friendly!

My favorite go to store! Best management and staff that go above and beyond. Being a local it's…read morenice to go to where you are treated like family. Five stars!

Excellent and helpful customer service by Jackson and the rest of the staff! The new store design…read moreis open and merchandise is seen with ease.

Great service and convenient location. Plenty of parking. Shoes, accessories, spanx, active wear…read moreand ladies clothing.

Scout & Molly's was once one of my favorite boutique chains. I used to visit the franchise location…read moreon King Street near Calhoun (which is now closed). I've been into Scout & Molly's of Kiawah several times, but they do not carry as much selection. The store seems disorganized and dirty compared to other retail locations in Freshfields.

On my recent expedition through King Street, I revisited this place...one of my fave boutiques…read more Not only a fave, but I probably spend more money on clothes here than any other on this street. They have such cool, casual, travel-friendly apparel and accessories! I will say, however, that on my recent visit, the store just didn't look good. I just remember being a bit more impressed with the store aesthetics in the past. Not sure why, but the place looked unkempt and out of sorts. Again, possibly the huge crowd on the day I was there?? Still, I left the store with at least 2 clothing items...which I KNOW will come to good use. For some reason, I tend to wear clothes bought from here often. Why...SO comfy!!! I included a few pics of clothes I bought from the store within the past few years...clothes that I still love! I just wish I took pictures of everything I bought from the store...but I can only find a few pics. Anyway, just a tribute review for a great boutique that I've enjoyed over the past several years. I'm actually quite surprised that there are so few reviews and pictures on their Yelp page! Well, here's my few cents!

If you are reading this it is likely you want to know one of two things: 1. How does this Tina…read moreStephens compare to other locations or 2. What the heck IS Tina Stephens? So, here goes: 1. How does this Tina Stephens compare to other locations? I can only compare this location to the one on King Street downtown- or the web site. This location is on the one hand more intimate and easier to get in and out than the downtown location. There tends to be only one staff person and that individual tends to be less knowledgeable BUT the downtown staff is just a phone call away for them. Also, if you know what you want, they can get it. Other than the basics (see below), both stores offer many items not available at all on the website (which is a unique thing about this company). 2. What the heck IS Tina Stephens? Tina Stephens is a clothing store that sells the best leggings ever. My favorites are the micro rib. Sometimes when I am at work hurrying through my day I actually notice how comfortable they are (and have a moment of gratitude). The leggings come in a large number of trending colors and they also have matching tanks, v-necks, Mock turtle neck and other style tops, as well as skirts and dresses. Plus, they sell a unique style of elegant (but not too dressy- perfect for my work environment) clothes that go with leggings/tops/bottoms. If you only look at the website you might think "this stuff looks like sausage casing, I can't wear that" but it's the other clothes they sell in the stores (but not as much in the website) that makes it all so flattering. It's worth taking some time in the store to figure it all out.

The new Faherty store smells lovely, and the employees are friendly. They carry men's and women's…read moreclothing with a distinct southern-California beach hippie vibe. I was not impressed with the quality of garment fabrics for the price point. Much of the women's garments were rayon-/viscose-/poly-based and already showed pilling from being handled in stores. I'd much rather see cotton, wool, and other natural fabrics for this price point for casual streetwear.

Faherty Kiawah Island at Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island is a great place to go for quality…read moreand unique clothing for everyone. I really like the styles and how well everything is made. The staff here is very involved and makes sure that you have a good shopping experience.

Lululemon has moved from the tiny pop-up location to a large storefront in Freshfields (in the old…read moreTommy Bahama building). The employees are helpful, kind, and professional. They have taken personal attention to my shopping needs.

This is a pop up Lululemon, which means they rented the location to test the market. It seems like…read morethe test has been successful because the store has been here longer than they expected. My daughter never passes a Lululemon store without going in and she was sure glad she entered this one. We happened to go in on International Women's Day and the store was offering an extra 18% off everything, including sales items. That never happens here. The sales staff, for the most part, was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was just surprised that the young lady at the cash register had no idea what the sales tax is here and instead of finding out, just told me I was getting my merchandise on sale. Didn't seem like she could be bothered with finding out. All the others that were working were much more helpful and friendly. They have tons of stock here and the sales rack is full of reduced items. If you like Lululemon, you will be glad you went to this one.

I walked into JAYNE for the first time recently. The store is poorly lit, both dim and only…read moreincluding cool fluorescent lighting overhead. Most fabrics of women's clothing here were man-made, and styles were to fit women in their 60s and up who are unconcerned of current style for their age range. The employee at the desk was on her phone and did not acknowledge me.

Description from Freshfields website: "Luminary, founded in 2018 in the heart of Rosemary Beach,…read morecaptures a timeless traveler whose fashion harmonizes comfort and sophistication. Luminary speaks to those who possess effortless elegance and appreciate understated luxury. It strives to fuse travel, discovery, and diverse cultures through its curated collections in Fashion, Home & Design." I don't quite get this store. They had home goods, candles, pillows, shoes, books, fragrance, handbags, jewelry, hats, head bands, and women's clothing (although mostly all in white, tan, or neutral tones). They had all sorts of designers/brands from a variety of price points, which is nice. However, nothing appealed to me. While well-organized, the store felt cluttered.

Terrible customer experience. It's unfortunate because it's a beautiful store however find what you…read morelike and support another local business. Every other store in town has employees that are friendly warm and have integrity unlike the interaction I had in this store. After reading reviews I find that I am not alone in this opinion. Do your research and DO NOT buy here. Luminary, please look into this location and personnel. Very disappointing