when this place first opened its doors a few years ago, I was like WOW. Clothing is unique,…read morefantabulous and cheap! And today it is still the same, it is not quite a secret anymore. Nevertheless they do have some great stuff! The fella is a massive fan and recently we went in and he bought a Superman Jacket - looks great and I am planning on stealing it as it is so warm! The women's part is upstairs and they do have some wonderful clothes, but sometimes they only have size 6 left. And as a J Lo bum lady, I do get annoyed. I cant help having a big bum, It's curves! But apart from that I give it a 4 outta 5!

I like Ark. I've been in there quite a few times and come out with exactly what I wanted…read more However it can be a little hit and miss. It's kind of like a cheaper USC. It has designer clothes, not all the tacky chav-tastic ones but some of the better ones like Superdry. They are always up-to-date with the trends though which oftens means you'll walk past and see something horrendous in the window, laugh about it with your mates and then end up seeing at least twenty or so people wearing it the next time you go out. But to agree with Rachel, it does tend to be smaller sizes left in everything whenever I go in.

Its pretty obvious that this is a shoe shop! Its sells all sorts of shoes such as Converse,…read moreNicholas Deakins, adidas to name a few. Selling men's, ladies and children's shoe selections, this is a great place to come if you love the Trendy, chavvy look!! They also sell clothes by famous brands such as playboy and McKenzie, along with accessories like bags and jewellery. The staff are a majority of young people, which is nice as its very much a young persons shop. They have good sales on every so often which are definitely worth checking out if you are passing by. The store is located in the new part of the Arndale.

Of all the women's clothes shop in Hyde, there is also a independent men's shop as well…read more It is really good for men as it has good quality clothing at good prices too. There is a lot of choices here such as jeans, and t shirts. There is no point spending a fortune on clothes and a lot of young men like to keep up with the latest fashion. So this is perfect for them. Sure, Topshop is great but when you are scrapping the pennies, you need to fins somewhere that is just as good but cheaper. And I found the perfect shop here. The jeans are not a* quality but they do as general going out wear. So go and have a look.

I'm a massive fan of TK Maxx, so see my reviews for comparison of them against each other on a…read morestore-by-store basis! TK Maxx in Barnsley is well located in the Alhambra centre, although you do have to pay for parking. It is quite a small branch compared to some of their other stores, and it is of the older style of decor so looks a bit more dated and rather like the jomble sale that so many people compare it to. There aren't many cash desks and each has an individual queue rather than the communal queues you get in their newer stores - so if someone in front of you needs a price, you're stuck! Plenty of bargains to be had though, and always worth a visit.

TK MAXX is a great store if you have time on your hands. Be prepaired to search through the many…read morerails for a good designer find. Plenty of great finds, the ideal place for gift buying. O'neil, drunken monkey,diesel clothing for men is always highly stocked. Make great birthday or christmas presents for the other half or my brother. instead of the rrp of £25 i pay just £12.50 and get two instead! Also great for beauty products. Often find elizabeth arden, clarins, Roc items. Great designer sunglasses such as roberto cavalli, D&G,valentino. Im sure the staff do their best to keep the store tidy, But things are often in the wrong place. or something missing. Just have patience when in the store

This River Island store is perfectly located in Oldham Spindles shopping centre. Not too big and…read morenot too small, I actually like how this store is organised and the clothes that are stocked. I am usually able to find a last minute outfit when needed and they always have a great variety of shoes available from their recent range. One thing I will say however is that the store can be slightly messy and their sale rack is usually a nightmare! Other than that I have relied on this store on many occasion.

Of all the amazing bars, shops and regular events Manchester has to offer, Unique Boutique for me,…read morebest represents everything that is great about this city. It was opened to offer up and coming fashion designers the chance to showcase and sell their work in luxury setting. Brave, forward thinking, creative, stylish, alternative, buzzing with life and bursting with ideas it is the perfect microcosm of this great northern centre.

Founded by designer Maria McGreevy, this shop is full of original designs by independent designers…read morewho know how to take funky material and turn it into something worth spending your money on. Most of the talented designers are local too, doesn't it make you proud! You can expect to pay maybe 20% more than something generic from a high street mega-store, but it is sooooo worth it. They stock labels like Me & Yu, Knickers And No Fur Coat and Good One.

This is a small department store in the centre of Brighouse. The women's section is more for older…read morewomen, but they do some nice dresses and party wear. Some of the shoes and bags are ok too. In the children's section they have some nice clothes, especially when there is a sale on! There is a small men's section, again for the older man. The do some nice underwear and nightwear for women and children. The homeware section sells lovely cushions and candles. The staff are friendly, the store is always clean and tidy but the prices are quite high.

10 Darley Street, Bradford…read moreBD1 3HH 01274 732079 While i always dismissed this store as being oldfashioned i was very surprised when i did eventually try it. It is really up to date and i found loads of things i liked and which actually fitted. Its nice to find a larger ladies store for off the peg clothes. The store is down the walkway at the side of kirkgate market which makes it very accessible and smack bang in the middle of town. There isnt a huge selection of clothes but they are always changing so that is good. The store is nice and clean and the staff are very friendly. The prices are decent if not on the dear side, but, not too dear.

Being a plus size girl, this shop is a god send. Built in with Dorothy Perkins and Burtons, this…read moreshop really does do something for everyone. They sell FASHIONABLE clothes for ladies who are slightly larger, including bridal. The store isn't exactly huge but still manages to stock a wide range. The prices are a little bit higher than what other normal high street stores would normally charge but they quality is usually really good. There is also a store card which allows you to get discount on shoes and jewellery as well as earning points. :)