Ellicott City, what a charming and wonderful place. A friend recommended that we check out this…read moreplace in our road tripping journey and this place did not disappoint. As I was packing for our East Coast adventure, I was thinking fall weather clothing: boots, beanies, light jackets.....oh but on our last two days, mother nature said NOPE, I am bringing the heat! It was hot and we were slightly dying, as we passed Sweet Elizabeth Jane, not only was their storefront display soooo cute, but we could feel the AC blasting when we passed by. Seriously, this was the reason why we went in. Not knowing what to expect, I was surprised. The store was two floors, but not only did it have the cute souvenirs and Christmas decor that was visible as we passed by, but it had cute clothes and accessories. What a gem of a store....it was boutique plus, plus!!! This store has my heart. It was hard to narrow down my shopping since I had to be mindful that I had a carry on and personal item to travel back home. I couldn't resist and decided to purchase items and just ship them to myself back home. I bought a shawl/jacket in the most wonderful Olive Green color that is perfect for walking and driving in. I also got the softest scarf. Customer service was top notch. I saw this scarf on display on a mannequin and I asked if it came in different colors and they went to go look since I am not a big fan of the browns in my attire choices. I got a gray/black combo scarf. Since we had cooled down significantly as we were shopping, we got hungry and asked if we could place the items on hold since we didn't want to carry our purchases until the end of our exploration and headed back to the car. I gave them my name, they placed the items on hold and we went to eat. When we came back, the store associate remembered my name and that our items were on hold. She also told me that they have a website with many items for sale from their actual sales floor that could be shipped and proceeded to tell me how the store got started. She wrapped the items with care and off we were. Prices are completely reasonable for a store of this caliber. This store could easily fit into the vibe of Stanford Shopping Center, Santana Row, downtown Carmel, etc.....but I KNOW that this place will blow any rivals strictly due to their fair pricing, storefront size and their unique items. Thank you, thank you for existing!! ::hearts::

My favorite kind of shop when I'm out and about with the girlfriends! It was post Thanksgiving, so…read morelots of holiday decor was for sale. Try, just try, not to say, "This is so cute!" or "This is adorable!" when picking up something of interest. My favorite was a tiny Christmas tree ornament that looked like a garden fountain with tiny birds perched on it. So fun and one of my favorite shops in town.

I have had this shop saved for a couple of months now and I decided to finally check them out in…read morehopes of finding a Christmas gift for my daughter. They had a decent selection of anime, Hello Kitty, and Kpop items. I walked around and found some nice things to include in a gift. Based on some reviews I saw, I did expect a bigger Kpop section but it was pretty small. The store was cute, extremely well organized, and the person working at the register was so friendly. Some of the prices are a bit steep but I honestly expected that. The store is a nice little drive away but I would likely go back.

Such a cute little shop! Lil Thingamajigs is packed with tons of iconic goodies and quirky…read moreknick-knacks that you didn't know you needed. Whether you're looking for something nostalgic, trendy, or just plain adorable, there's always something fun to discover here. It's the perfect place to find a niche gift--especially if you're shopping for someone who loves unique or kawaii-style items. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! I wasn't able to find anything for my 16 year old nephew but I went on a whelm since I was hanging out next door.

A fine selection of vintage wares. The sales clerks from what I can tell really know a good deal…read moreand at very friendly and helpful. Their prices are pretty high but considering the quality and their attention to authentic pieces I don't blame them. If you get on their mailing list they send you tips when they get new stock and a discount. Now if they could only stock small sizes so I could buy things...

They don't have as much vintage men's clothing and accessories as they used to, which is a shame,…read morebut I was able to pick up an early 60's classic men's cashmere/wool overcoat in my size for $100. There's always something interesting floating around their inventory, but it'd be awesome if EC had just one store that specialized in guy stuff, too.

Stylish cute clothing choices. Wonderful natural fabrics. Most clothes are one size fits all…read more Neutral colors.

I always pass this boutique when I am in town, and just felt intimidated to go in! But I finally…read morewent in and man I am kicking myself! The owner was friendly and so helpful. The pieces she offer is unique and quirky; one of a kind in my book. When you walk in you are transported to a boutique in Seoul! Not only does the owner sells clothes, but jewelry as well. I have to admit it was a little overwhelming at first, because there were so many unique pieces and didn't want to go broke . Ranges$49- $80, but when I went today she was having a summer sale 20% off. I will definitely be back

Wind River is a brand of knit sweaters and this is apparently one of the stores where they sell…read moretheir own line directly. They mainly sell sweaters along with some other knitwear like hats and scarves. They have a small selection of styles at any given time, but always have an assortment of colors and sizes. This is one of the places we always make sure to hit during Ellicott City Main Street's Midnight Madness. I'm not a sweater guy, but my wife and sister both love their stuff so it's easy to pick something out that they'll like for a decent price (how many brand names can you say that about?) This place is located right on the winding Main Street, so parking can be a chore at busy times. Main Street is a historic area, and walking up and down exploring the charming boutiques (and bars) always makes for a nice time.

Came to this boutique on a whim, looking for some hair accessories. They had lots of pretty and…read moreshiny choices. Prices were good, and I got three beautiful clips. Also, they gave me $12 off for my next visit. Will come back for sure!

Glad I stumbled upon this store! I rarely come to this side of the mall but l was walking by and…read moreactually needed to get some accessories so this was convenient. From the outside everything looked expensive and out of my price range, but surprisingly everything I liked was reasonably priced! Not sure how long the store has been here but I plan to come back, plus I was offered 10% off my next purchase! The service was great. Check this place out!

Well, I've never been to a Shiseido beauty supply place except the one in Macy's, but it's a small…read morestore with lots of goodies. There's make up, hair stuff, accessories and face stuff. I guess all shiseido brand is expensive when it comes to skin care. But my brother in law got me hooked so I went to buy the night cream at this place. They are pretty well stocked so I wasn't surprised that they had what I wanted. $42.50 for 2.5FL OZ of night cream. I know that's expensive but so far so good. In any case, the ladies were nice, but since my husband did all the talking (in korean), I didn't know if they spoke english well. So, I'm not sure if i'll be able to go in by myself... but I've noticed that in Ellicott City, when we go to restaurants or businesses, people seem to know english very well, so maybe it'll be ok. Anyways, I would totally come back and check out the rest of the merchandise when I can.

My friend and I were visiting historic/downtown Ellicott and we saw a billboard for Uptown. We had…read morebeen to a different Uptown Cheapskate and liked it that we decided to check out this location. It was a total whim and not planned. What I enjoyed is the organization of their products. Makes things so much easier when shopping. It seemed that there was more items at this store from tops in my size to handbags. I found a couple of things to try on...the fitting rooms are big and having different hooks made it easier to sort the items that I wanted to take vs pass on. I ended up buying two handbags, three shirts and a pair of Nike shoes. The shoes was the best purchase because I had been eyeing the same model but just in different colors. It was hard to justify since I didn't know if the shoes were going to be comfortable. Lo and behold....they were here at Uptown. They were my size, very comfortable and it looked like they had never been worn. SCORE! Plus, they were under $50, making them almost three times less expensive than what they originally run for. Staff was friendly during our time shopping at the store. Parking was plentiful since this store is in a shopping center. Too bad I live in on opposite side of the country, but I will definitely come back again. I have already worn my Nikes and have received compliments on them....I've been telling everyone, go to Uptown Cheapskate!

They really don't take much business attire and they pay very little for what they do take. It is a…read morevery clean and neat store if you're looking for 2nd hand clothing.

Big bubbles!…read more (Almost) Every weekend, Barry creates the largest bubbles outside his Forget Me Not Factory toys and collectibles store, downtown Ellicott City MD. He brings the fun, often (always?) with a tall top hat. If you're asking, yes, he sells various bubble-makers and his own Barry's Bubbles solution in the three story main street store. The store is full to bursting with unique, especially magical, toys. Rumor has it there's a player piano on the top floor! With the drop of a coin, you are the player piano player!

The Forget Me Not Factory is an absolute gem and time capsule located right in the heart of…read morehistoric Ellicott City. After living in the area for years, I always passed by the whimsical exterior. I finally ventured in for the first time and wish I had done so sooner. It not only has the charm and magicalness of walking into a witch's cottage or a fairy garden shop, but is also a time capsule where you can find calendars from 2007 with whimsical fairies that you can still buy today. In other places, I would absolutely be put off by the old merchandise, but in a place like Forget Me Not Factory, it absolutely fits the vibe of the establishment, and I actually really enjoyed finding old things for sale there. It felt like stepping into the past, and I cannot wait to go back. Whether to find new items for my garden or supplies to make my next Ren fair costume.