Needed a spool of wire and wasn't even sure of the gauge I needed…read more Also needed a store to be open before I went into work. They opened at 7. Perfect. Called ahead to check if they sold to normal people or if you had to be trade only but anyone can come in. Vaguely described what I needed for my project over the phone with someone and he went and checked, found what he thought I could use and then gave me the correct vocabulary to describe it again when I went in. HELPFUL! They have taken over a few different shops on the road but when I went into one and asked for wire the man led me to the right section/department. Once inside I described what I needed and he gave me a few different options and let me test the wire's flexibility before I purchased. It was as cheap as I was finding it at other places and exactly what I needed. Very happy experience here. Thumbs up.

Trivia first: when Julia Roberts opens the blue door in THAT FILM, you can see Nu-Line in the…read morebackground :-) Glad to see this row of shops is still here, while most spaces have changed hands several times since. Well, I suppose this is an indispensible source for every developer. I'm glad they are here, though, as there's hardly anything they don't stock, they offer sound advice, and the prices are OK.

Nice lululemon in north county SD. The clothes are all the same so either you like LuLu or you…read moredon't. The quality is great and the prices are high. That's their business model.

I finally had a chance to visit the newest lululemon store located in super swanky Chelsea…read more I have been wearing lululemon for over 10 years now, and being from the states I've shopped at nearly 12 of their stores all across America. It is so nice to see this brand finally make its way to London. There are now two flagship stores in London, the other being in Covent Garden. There is also a showroom (pop-up shop) located in Richmond. The Marylebone showroom recently closed and will be reopening as a permanent store with a larger assortment in the near future. The Chelsea lululemon has the largest assortment of all the lululemon stores I've ever visited. It will be difficult to leave this store empty handed! Note that there are new styles delivered every week. lululemon carries both women's and men's sportswear/lifestyle yoga inspired apparel and accessories. Like all lululemon stores, there's a strong sense of community. They offer a complimentary 1 hour yoga class every Sunday at 10:30am, but space is limited so I suggest you show up early to guarantee a mat! They also have a run club every Saturday morning at 9am that leaves from the store. Although pricey, lululemon sells quality, smartly designed clothing that makes you look good and feel good. They encourage everyone to "sweat once a day" and are all about setting goals for oneself in order to succeed and live a fulfilling life.

In the high street tourist trap that is Oxford Street, decent fashion shops are increasingly hard…read moreto come by. Luckily this place flies the flag for quality independent fashion stores. Once you wander into the basement, the shop opens up into an impressive space housing the latest clothing trends for men and women - from the likes of LRG, Iron Fist and Akademiks. The clientele tends to be fashionable ravers in their 20's, but there is style for everyone. In store music is good and they built up a cult following in the 90's with DJ sets. The sales rail is always worth a look, the staff are friendly and the selection is one of the best in London.

I stumbled across this shop by mistake and was absolutely amazed at the retro-funk clothes in…read morestock, ranging from fabulously crafted tees to butt-moulding denim at very affordable prices. The layout of the shop makes it very easy to find what you are looking for if you have preferences in make or style, the staff are friendly and very keen to help. If casual is your thing and you're looking to take it up a notch without looking like you made an effort MASH it up.

The Designer Warehouse is one of my favourite London discoveries…read more Not far from my home, and just off Seven Sisters road is a monthly sale for designer clothes - having heard from it from a colleague, I didn't really know what to expect. It was great and would definitely recommend giving it a visit. When getting to the warehouse, you have to leave your bag and coat (including your phone) in a cloakroom, and may a small fee of £3 (or 2?) to be able to get in. The sale is over 2 floors, and organised by designers - some are really well known, some are smaller names I've never heard of. It's not a posh environment, it's just rows and rows of clothes on hangers - and you have to take the time to go through them to find the gems, and also your size. There aren't any changing rooms, but there is an area where you can go and try them on at the back of the venue - it's closed off to men, but you do have to accept getting changed in front of other women. I am myself a massive fan of Vivienne Westood, and this was also the opportunity for me to try on a few pieces of her clothes - and yes, I did cave in and buy a top (1/3 of the original price) and a scarf. Good to know: they separate their sales between womanswear and menswear - their schedule is updated on their website.

One of my very best friends is getting married next year, so she is on the hunt for 'the dress'…read more She booked in to here on recommendation from some other friends. The shop itself is small which means although we were the only clients in the shop behind the curtain. There was no where for my friend to get changed. It was standing in your pants in front of me and the lovely assistant. Most people would be fine about that, but I felt it was a little unnecessary and should have been factored in to the shop design. Which is why they have lost a star. However plenty of good points. First off, service was brilliant. We were the only clients and we had the assistants full attention. There was a nice selection of dresses at reasonable prices. If you are after spending the equivalent of a small car on a dress this is not the shop for you. Everything was under £1500. Most were around the £700 area. They also had a brilliant selection of off the peg dresses, if you are an average size, that you could take away that day. They were understanding that my friend would want to show other people the selection of dresses that she liked, so they let her take pictures. So many shops don't allow that which is beyond stupid. They also didn't make her stand on a box, I had to go through that when I got married, just wear heels. They have a seamstress who is available for consultation at the shop. You do have to pay her separately, but seeing her in the same place is a great help. My friend really enjoyed the experience and felt at ease in the store (apart from the lack of changing room) she will be returning for a second try on with me and her mum in the next few weeks.

I visited this shop in Feb 2012 and had a brilliant time. My friend came with me and we had a…read morewhole room booked to ourselves, and I was encouraged to try on anything and everything that took my fancy. Even the ones I thought would definitely not suit me, they said 'try it on, just so you can rule it out'. It was a brilliant experience and since then, I have recommended the shop to many of my friends. They even let us take photos so I could remember which ones I liked - unlike so many of the snooty, stuck-up shops who think you want to rob their designs, rather than to help you make your decision. The staff were young, friendly, fun and went out of their way to be helpful and make it an enjoyable experience - usually I hate clothes shopping, so they had their work cut out! Good old-fashioned customer service at it's best!

The clothes are very beautiful and elegant. The quality is really good. I love everything I…read morepurchased here. Their service is excellent. Will definitely come back again!

The Hobbs store at Canary Wharf, next to Top Shop, and before the general melee of more chain store…read moreclothing retailers further down the Canada Place strip, is a relative haven of grown up peace and tranquility. Spacious, well lit, clean and tidy, with polite and friendly sales staff (apart from one recent addition, who really needs to learn that no thanks, I'm just looking means I've come in here to look in peace and quiet, don't keep pestering me), this is possibly one of my favourite shops in the complex. I'm a particular fan of the recent season jewel bright wool jackets (which for their quality are exceptionally good value), and the perennial Hobbs suede ballerina pumps, available in a wide range of colours. I can't help feeling that the Hobbs store would be better placed on the posh side (i.e. Jubilee Place), but their ability to stock a good capsule range of the current collection means that you might prefer to whizz out to Canary Wharf rather than into town. A more pleasant shopping experience.

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The store had a great ambiance and was really…read morepleasant to shop in.

I just wanted to say that I spent an excellent time shopping in here. I got these lovely boots on…read moresales as well as some nice clothes. I will definitely be shopping here again soon.

I love it here, the sales assistants are very helpful and the prices are nice. Would recommend this…read moreplace.

Cool little shop (I went to the one off of Brick Lane) and lots of funky options. Got a great dress…read moreand a toiletry bag for under $85. Helpful clerk and staff, easy pay and exit.