Soho Silks is better than the other Fabric shops in the area. The reason I like it is because it is…read moresomewhere between a boutique store and a warehouse. A lot of the Soho fabric stores are small and expensive, and a lot of warehouses aren't nice places to visit sometimes. Soho Silks sits very nicely in between. There is a really big selection of fabric, and not just silk. It is a family run business and everyone that works there is very nice and very helpful. The website is also very helpful, as you can view a range of materials and colours, then order them online. Overall, I have to say it is nice to see a fabric shop like this in Soho.

There are lots of fabric shops around Berwick street - but this one is my favourite, They carry a…read morewonderful assortment of fabrics for garments and upholstery, faux leather and faux fur and their specialty high-end fabrics are gorgeous. As Matt D. said it's somewhere between a fabric boutique and warehouse since they do carry basics but their specialty fabrics are wonderful. Swatches are available (either free or a nominal fee depending on the price tag of the fabric) and I always go into the basement to dig around the remnants bins. I usually find some really great deals in there and if you're buying a lot of remnants you can usually bargain a little bit. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional - they once sent me to another store because they didn't have what I was looking for! Most places would just shrug and say "Sorry, we don't have it" aka "You're shit outta luck, don't bother me" but here they take the time to chat with you and help you find what you need.

Looking for this shop My sister bought a wedding dress, she…read morewas beautiful, I would like to order a cocktail dress but no way to count the shop Beautiful dresses expensive but very good price on sales

I was looking for a nice evening wear and could not shake the thought of this shop out of my head…read more Everytime I passed by, there was a new array of beautiful evening wear. To get those designer celebrity dresses, it will not cost you a fortune in this shop as they are at high street prices. The fancy chandeliers inside and the hint of red add more glamour to the whole atmosphere. They have shoes by Sanda House, Uze by Shalimar plus other labels. You can also have alterations on the gowns so that it is a perfect bit to flatter your figure. Jovani, Talash and Terani are among the international labels they have. There is only one of its kind in London and its worth the experience. Hurry now as they have massive sales clearance to usher in a new stock.

One of the better festive selections I've come across so far this year. They have some tasteful and…read moremore classic decorations, as well as more novelty ornaments. I love that they have matches and candles I haven't seen at other department stores. I got some great ones but they came with an £11 price tag so be prepared to spend. I wish they'd have a little more variety of pricing so I could get all the stocking stuffers here too. Then I probably wouldn't need to go to other stores!

Great shopping department which gets overlooked as it's a five/ten minute walk from the station…read moreheading towards Wimbledon village! I've always popped in here when I need to change currency or checking out new perfume and jewellery ! Once I'm inside it's a different matter as I get pulled towards the handbags and shoes and clothing,which is easily done as you have to walk through all these lovely items just to get to the top floor to change currency! And if you get a chance pop into the restaurant for a pot of tea and freshly homemade cakes!

I sometimes buy my babies clothes from this shop. The clothes are quite dressy so are great for a…read moreparty or special occasion. The summer range are always particularly lovely. They are expensive as an outfit would cost about £30 to £40 pounds. The staff are helpful and friendly.

This is a wonderful place for buying an unusual party dress. I stumbled across it having just…read morevisited several of the more expensive shops, footsore and heading for the tube. There was a really funky black lacy dress in the window, which I was sure would have an expensive price tag, but it turned out to be about £40. Unfortunately, they didn't have it in my size, but I'll be back to try on some more of their stuff when I have time. This shop is a real find - affordable and you're very unlikely to come across another party-goer wearing the same outfit. PS They sell casual wear too.

I stumbled across this place on my lunch break. I normally avoid going in shops down here as they…read moreare neally all designer and expensive! However this shop is not expensive at all with the most expensive item being about £40 and most things were actually between £10 and £25. This includes trousers, blouses, tops, skirts and jackets. I personally got some nice items for work, a floaty embrodered black and white skirt (£15) and a chiffon blouse with a fixed tank top over the top (£15). If you are looking to get some slightly different pieces for work or even causal stuff for spring you might be pleasantly surprised at this shop. The quality is not absolutely superb but the same if not better than some other high street retailers. Lets face it, we dont want to spend too much on a)work clothes and b) fashion that changes every month.

Now this is what shopping should be about! Fabulous customer service and time for shoppers, a comfy…read morecouch for your brave friend giving her opinions, high heels in your size ready and waiting for you when you try on clothes, helpful but not intrusive staff. Betsey, you're a dream come true. The clothes here are like I've died and gone to petticoat heaven. In the sale dresses start from around £180, but a dress from Betsey isn't just for Christmas, it's for life! Just in terms of play time in front of my mirror it's worth every penny. When they didn't have what I needed they took my number and called me when it was in, then put it on hold for 3 days while I decided if I really wanted it. Even the glitzy costume jewlery is fabulous, oh and the bags! Like I said - heaven!

On walking past the Betsey Johnson store in Covent Garden, no matter what your fashion taste you…read moresimply will not be able to resist a sneaky peek inside. Renowned for her bold and elaborate designs, the shop is decorated as so with a bright pink neon sign outside and the interior decorated with rose print wallpaper and colourful floral accessories. The window display is adorned with beautiful coats (a divine leopard skin one at the moment) and bags and the shop really reflects the designers personality. Her collection is rather eccentric in style but very wearable and though a little more on the expensive side, worth an investment if you are looking for something with a bit of pzazz. Johnson is a real character who made huge moves in the 60's and this shop is a great opportunity to purchase something with energy and that will always be cool.

You have to be a registered business or account holder to order from Morplan…read more It is brilliant it has everything a business could need. All the stationery, furniture, wall displays for Valentine's Day and Christmas. The showroom and London site is difficult to find! However once you enter it is huge. It is a showroom with all the decorations and different instillation you can buy. When I worked for a designer I would often be hightailing to the site to buy colourful flowers and butterflies to fill the outside window display or Christmas paraphernalia to spruce the shop up. However is also an order service. So you flick through the product magazine and ring up and order the step ladder and hole punch and 15 ring binders you need and they deliver.

Being a fashion student, this place is so useful for picking bits for pattern cutting and…read moredressmaking. Although I'm not always in London, I try and pop in when in the area so I don't have to pay their relatively high delivery rates (they have a minimum order). I also like the fact you can get a student discount, making the ingenious Patternmaster £19 (cheaper than my uni shop), though you can't get the discount on everything in store so remember to check first. You can also buy shop fittings, and stationary if you have a boutique, but it may be cheaper to go elsewhere at times. I didn't find the staff particularly helpful here, and when I asked them where things were, they kept pointing in a vague direction and carrying on chatting amongst themselves. I feel like they expect you to know what you want all the time, and with such a large selection, it can't always be the case. You must also remember that they add VAT on at the till, so your purchases may be more than you expect.

Completely lovely in every way! The sales assistants are beautiful and un-patronizing, the…read moreselection of clothes is fab (although I'm not paying £560 for a printed silk dressing gown and £50 for a matching eyemask). The decor is just heavenly, you'll want to move in there or at least sit there for hours! Everything there is for sale, mirrors, tables, the garlands of butterflies everywhere - if you want it, you can have it! If you don't buy an item of clothing or furniture, you can buy books and bath cupcakes and chocolate and CD's Coco Ribbon in every girl's tea-party-ish dream!

Coco Ribbon is no way cheap. It was my graduation ceremony, and I hadn't thought about what I was…read moregoing to wear for the event. Silly me, not thinking to go shopping in advance, I had to find the nearest boutique to grab a dress fast. Living in the Notting Hill area has its disadvantages if you're not upper class. In a rush, I ended up purchasing a silk breasted dress for £300. It felt adorable on my skin, and I could feel the quality, but I was pretty damn sure I wasn't going to shop here again. Coco Ribbon is a lovely store, painted white with silky divine dresses, which also sells furnishings and accessories for traditional to contemporary styled homes. The customer assistance is friendly here with pretty girls smiling at you and wanting to give you a hand. The shop came to power by two young female entrepreneurs, originally PR top executives, that pulled together roughly £37,000 each from their savings. And they've made a bomb ever since, which considering the wages for the majority of Notting Hill residence is no surprise. This place is absolutely plush and therefore, only if you are willing to spend in your hundreds can you earn a Coco Ribbon item.