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I stopped by Octavia Boutique today, and I was so impressed that I felt compelled to write a few…read morelines about it. The store is fairly large and sits in the Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore, an upscale open‑air shopping destination near the golf course. I've been a customer there for quite some time, but lately it feels as though they've shifted gears -- in the best possible way. What stands out most is the balance in their selection. They offer an appealing mix of evening wear, casual everyday pieces, and beautifully tailored clothing in rich, flattering colors. The pants are consistently good, the jackets are glorious, and the sweaters are the kind you want to touch. Everything is thoughtfully curated and priced sensibly, which is dangerous for me because I can always find something I won't be able to resist. Their jewelry selection has also taken a noticeable leap forward. They still carry small, affordable, easy pieces, but they've also added more distinctive designer items​ lately -- bold colors, contemporary shapes, and intriguing materials. I spotted exquisite Lucite pieces, leather designs in unexpected hues, and some very fashion‑forward clip earrings from Paris that are both chic and unbelievably comfortable. ​Visiting Octavia Boutique always feels like stepping into a space where style is taken seriously without ever feeling intimidating. What makes it truly exceptional, though, is how rare it is to find a fashion boutique that excels equally in clothing and jewelry. Their recent evolution has only sharpened that distinction. The apparel is beautifully curated, but the jewelry collection is nothing short of breathtaking -- a level of creativity and quality you almost never see under the same roof. If you enjoy thoughtful fashion, distinctive accessories, and a store that consistently surprises in the best way, Octavia is well worth the stop. Just be warned: resisting temptation there is nearly impossible.

I've bought (amongst other things) a vintage men's cashmere overcoat, a pocket flask, Lucky Tiger…read moreaftershave balm, and a very nice silvertip badger shaving brush from Sixteen Tons. This is a shop that can satisfy the needs of the hipster who needs to dress up his retro a little bit, along with young professionals who want some classic flair. Yes, you can wear a tweed jacket over raw-selvedge denim jeans and make it look good. The shop's got a good selection of both new and old, the buying for vintage clothes is done well, and prices are very reasonable. If you wanna class up your act a little bit without breaking the bank, guys - this is a good place to stop. It's a little bit rockabilly, a little bit Mad Men, and a little bit Animal Collective. Enjoy.

I like this place! The selection is really carefully chosen and the interior decorating is pretty…read moregorgeous. Hampden doesn't really have any other mens clothing stores (except thrift shops) so its a great addition to the neighborhood. Think of it like the sister...er..brother store to Double Dutch. Sixteen Tons also carries other man-gifts like wallets, cologne, belts, ties, hats, etc. The clothing can be quite pricey, depending on the item, but I did recently notice a sale bin! It's difficult for me to get my boyfriend to step into an actual store, or buy something vintage ("If its used, should it be cheaper?"), so its best that I come here alone and bring back what he doesn't want. I always end up asking a bunch of questions when I'm here- usually about sizing. When the owner is in the shop, he is warm and super friendly and helpful. There is another employee who always seems annoyed that I have the nerve to ask about an item; I really can't take that type of attitude. Customer service, man! I'm hesitant to dock Sixteen Tons a star because of this one guy's attitude. The owner has true vision and really caters to his clientele. He has helpful tips (more ties coming in next week!), good suggestions (how about a cool vintage belt for the guy who has everything?) and asks the right questions to really try to understand who you're buying for. He should pass these skills on to his employees!

The selection there is undeniably great, but when I tried to sell some clothes, I definitely felt…read morelike I was being treated as if it was awkward for me to do so. I was also told that the pieces I brought weren't a great fit for the store. I had some good labels that I thought matched their vibe--Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, a 100% linen jacket from Kathleen Sommers, an orange suede jacket, etc. Full disclosure: I may have made the mistake of including one or two pieces with a stain or flaw, which could have led to judgment on the rest of my items and made them seem undesirable. To be fair, maybe what I brought truly wasn't a good fit. However, I wasn't given any additional feedback or much sense of appreciation for coming in, so I'm probably just not the kind of seller or customer they're looking for.

i really like bottle of bread, ive been going there for four years, everything is priced…read moreaccordingly, i love their selection of vintage jeans. whenever i step in, it'll always be a great day! the service is decent, although i wouldn't sell anything there again..

Charming little shop with lots of rare treasures. A great place to find well cared for books and…read moreobjects. Always a delight to visit.

My partner and I have been venturing into Hampden recently. Charlotte Elliott was one of our finds…read moreyesterday. It's a great little vintage shop. I was pulled in by the bookstore next door. We spent about an hour in there. There's two levels, where books are well presented and deals featured. You walk through the shelves, and you'll see the different genres featured and bins with sale items clearly marked. The upper floor has poetry, photography, gardening, and cookbooks. The street floor has fiction, science books, and women's literature. These are just the genres that I remember. The other side of the store has antiques and other well curated items for sale. You can tell that the owners take a lot of pride in the presentation of their store. I loved it! I recommend anyone in the area to stop by and check it out.

I really liked this place. I wasn't able to go to the previous location in Fed Hill and this one…read moreseems to be a bit smaller so it wasnt a huge selection but I still enjoyed it. Plus theres tons of other thrifts on the same street. I loved the clothes. Very trendy in an eclectic way; wide variety of 80's/90's stuff, some festival stuff, some totally out there/whimsical/gay pride/woodstock/retro vibe stuff. It was all in my ball park because I love wearing pieces that you don't see on everyone, so I liked just about everything there. The negative for me is the prices. Personally, a big reason I love thrifting is because I usually find them at a steal price at goodwill or in a cool thrift store off the beaten path, etc. which makes it such a cool experience. But when I go to a thrift store with higher prices it takes away from the experience for me a bit, I feel like I'm paying someone else to do the fun searching for me which can be okay too I guess. For example, I think a really cool T shirt with Tupac on it was $60 or something around there. There's just no chance I'd buy that. It's pretty on par price-wise with the other shops in the area though. I forgot to take pictures inside but I bought this cool shirt I'm wearing for $16.

Loving that fact that while there are two locations, Hampden is getting some more of that vintage…read morelove. This is usually the part of the city I head to when I want to stroll around and maybe do some vintage shopping/antiquing (don't judge me). Many who know me know that I have a weakness for 80s/90s and especially throwback clothing and accessories that remind me of my childhood. This is not something unique to me but I will say everyone who loves vintage will probably find something that they like or want here at SIX2SIX. My first time in I didn't get to spend as much time as I'd like but I plan on heading back soon when there are no errands to run and more time to spend drooling over their amazing selection. Keep it up team, can't wait to see what you all do here.

Christopher Schafer is THE place to purchase a suit that will perfectly fit your body. Chris will…read moremake sure you are happy with your suit and he will help you choose the best patterns and colors for your event or wardrobe. I could not recommend Christopher more. He can work magic with suits! Just be sure you allow about three months time from your first fitting to get your perfected suit.

Many of you already know how much I love CSC and mr favorite Jacket of all time is from these guys!…read moreNever gotten more compliments in my life than when I am wearing CS. This review is more about some of the new extras they now have available at the shop. I am a big fan of Baxter Men's products and grooming tools. CSC now has almost all of them in stock at the shop so I no longer need to go online to have them sent to me. I've tried moisturizers, beard cream, pomade, custom combs and the fragrance soap bars! SO if you want to not only look good, but also smell and feel good definitely remember to check out that option!

I hate to do this but I have to be honest this is another business that I won't be surprised when…read moreit's closed. While the merchandise is good, the business is not well run. Very unprofessional. Once I had to pay the cashier's cashapp account because the registers weren't working. Now because the person had to retrieve someone from the airport (information she relayed to me when I called) the store was not open at all. So disappointing to see a Black business fail so miserably. The one star is for the merchandise.

Pull up to this place! It gives boutique meets art museum. It's absolutely gorgeous in there. It…read moresmells amazing. It's a fish pound with the cutest little fishes. The clothes are next level! Always the latest and only a few pieces per size. Her collections are very unique & one of a kind! The customer service is A1! And the owner is friendly and professional. You should really go check out this place out!

My wife and I are in town from pittsburgh and love thrifting. We were found this little spot and…read moredecided to stop in. It was amazing. The owner, Angela, might be the nicest person I have ever met. She was so kind, loving, and funny. She made me feel like ive known her forever and was an old family member! Her store has so much that you are sure to find something. The prices are incredible and she takes such good care of the store. Everything was so easy to find and pretty well organized by size. I will be sure to stop by anytime im in town and visit Angela!