I went here during my weekly voyage to the Portobello market this weekend. From the outside it…read moreseems to be a real treat; photos of past customers Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham etc cover the windows, and there is a doorbell system on the door which means you cant just stroll in from the street. After a five minute wait outside in the freezing cold we were eventually let in to what is essentially a small room with women's apparel and another tiny room behind it with menswear. The clothes are amazing quality and not just reams of eighties gear like you find in the market, there are some lovely 1940s and '50s pieces here. It is so expensive though, the bag and dress that I liked were each £150 so i swiftly made me way to the door. Its expensive but if you needed something really special this is a good place to go.

One of A Kind is my favourite vintage store on Portobello Road. And Notting Hill. Actually, it's…read moreone of my favourite vintage stores in town. Sure, the doorbell system is a bit wanky, but with clothes like this, it's easy to see why they need to monitor who comes in and out. The shop is tiny - but they have packed it with more stuff than you could believe could fit in such a small space. It's got an absolutely superb range of vintage things - from 1920s sequinned flapper dresses to some phenomenal 80s snakeskin boots. Sure, it's pretty expensive but some places have to be, right? Last time I was here, Kate Moss was also browsing. Only difference was she could afford to buy things, whereas I could not!

Maribou slots into Portobello Road perfectly. It sells gorgeous, unique clothing and all of the…read moredesigns are hand-made in their local workshop. Everything has quite a bohemian and colourful style to it and some of the fabrics are just beautiful. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. They have some cool accessories as well, the scarves and hats were really cute. If you love Notting Hill and individual, fairly priced and feminine clothes then you'll really enjoy what Maribou has to offer.

Maribou fits perfectly into the Portobello market theme of a slightly bougie "DIY or Die"…read morementality. Everything is brightly colored, bohemian seeming and individually made. The accessories are gorgeous and the scarves have the most amazing patterns. The clothes are all very feminine and provides a great alternative to the other shops in the area. However, I found it a bit overpriced for some of the items. Although the scarves were nice, I found a skirt that was essentially a mangled pair of Gap jeans (inside tag) with brightly colored ruffles attached to create a new hem. Really? If I wanted to do that, I could make that skirt very easily and not have a price tag of 30 GBP. Nice service and nice atmosphere, but I could do with less expensive clothes.

This store is ideal for me in every way. They carry a wide range of brands that are difficult to…read morefind elsewhere. Their staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you with any questions, problems, or other issues that may arise while you shop.

Cordings is owned by the world famous musician, Eric Clapton. This is the only shop I know in…read moreLondon that only stock button-cuff shirts. I only buy gifts in this shop for friends and family. Nothing really for myself, I have to say. Nonetheless, Cordings have very good deals when it comes to their winter and summer sales.

The boutique sells gorgeous women's clothing and fine chocolate…read more We enjoyed the service provided by the two owners and their fantastic dressing room, really worth a visit. The selection of clothes is stunning mix of different brands with beautiful handmade Italian shoes. I would recommend a visit as more independent shops like this should be open in our high street. Last but not least, we were offered a sample of chocolate by a French company that tasted absolutely delicious.

The shop went through some renovation and change of management last summer, reopening selling…read moremenswear and womenswear with a different name. The renovation simplified the internals giving a more contemporary look. The owners are really building most of the internals by themselves like the wooden shelves on the walls or the till desk. Quite remarkably I must say. There are more dressing rooms, one for the gents and two for the ladies. The menswear selection includes an organic brand called Knowledge Cotton, which clothes are gorgeous when you touch them; a local designer called Eastie Empire Tailors that produces a line of clothing taking inspiration from the old days; Superga shoes and other brands. They have an interesting selection of man caps too from a London designer called Dasmarca. The womenswear selection includes several brands like Stefanel, HunkyDory, Selected Femme, Patrizia Pepe, Jucca, Hartford and etc.. A well mixed selection of different brands that gives you the impression that everything belongs to one designer. Congratulations to the buyer. The staff is always friendly and open to have a chat explaining you the brands and why they selected them. There is no rush or push, you can try on and come back when you want, these guys are really adding a service for free for you. This is what you would call a real local shop and a real local shop service. Buy local!

Paul Smith is the coolest store in town to buy socks. Sounds strange but i mean it. I buy my socks…read moreonly here. Paul Smith makes socks of all colors mostly stripes which Paul Smith is known for. Coming to fashion accidently, this British designer opened a shop in 1970 and is now know as one of the pre-eminent designers in the fashion world today. I like the clothes her makes but they are a bit pricey. So I stick to socks and an occasional belt, scarf, or gloves. And the store is pretty cool in and of itself, Check it out.

Cutesy borough branch of London's first son of fashion. This store is bigger than it looks from the…read moreoutside, and focuses mainly on menswear and quirky items, some of them not PS branded. Lovely helpful staff here, good sales and it's very quiet owing to the location. Calm, considered and stylish shopping. Recommended if you can't stand the bustle of Covent Garden.

I very recently discovered this gem of a boutique in Covent Garden and am so glad that I did!…read moreStocked full of beautiful Japanese-inspired clothing, the name really does depict what the designers aimed the range to portray. Full of cute dresses, jumpers and jackets, the accessories also really took my attention - with little fruit and heart designs in candy colours, this shop is definitely one for the girly girls though their dresses could easily be 'rocked' up. The prices are quite expensive at around £69 for a dress but the quality is high and the designs are fun, unique and quirky. I'd say its worth the extra investment just knowing that you won't go out that evening and find someone wearing the same outfit!

A great little fashion boutique on Drury Lane on the outskirts of Covent Garden. Run by Sean and…read moreHappie, they design unique dresses, tops, skirts, jackets and tops. Every piece is qwerky and features different little details to those clothes you normally see on the high street. I love their puffball dress designs and the choice of stripey and flowery fabrics which give a real girlie feel to their clothing. Well made and well designed, the clothes by happie loves it offer something a little bit of different to other high street fashion stores. I have a few pieces from there which I team up with jeans and simple black cut-offs and I love the final finish. The shop is equally pretty, with a white shappy chic interior and lots of feminine detail and touches, it makes for a lovely way to spend an hour (or so!) trying on new clothes! If you're looking for something with a little designer detail, a nice shopping experience, friendly staff who are attentive and can't do enough for you, visit happie love it - as a small boutique in the bustling West End, they'll be pleased you did!

I wouldn't be much of a girl if I didn't visit Topshop- Every women in Australia wishes they'd open…read moreone over here- but alas until recently when they started doing online ordering with a great website catalog, the only way to get your top shop fix was to go to London. I never thought I'd be able to lump cheap and chic into the same sentence... usually fashion claiming to do so makes you look more like roadkill then fashionista. Top shop is one of those few places where they live up to the cheap and chic promise. fun girlie pieces, cheaper more wearable remakes of your favorite catwalk look and celebrity wardrobe items. You always know if you need or must have something new to wear on that date or maybe to a new party your going to topshop is the type of place you can run into on you lunch break and pick up something that'll make you feel fab and won't break the bank too. cheap enough to buy something cute every week. Did I mention celebrities also shop here too? Kate Moss not only is a long time devotee of topshop but she now even designs a line for them so mere morals like me can purchase a bit of her style. The only downside is everyone else shops at topshop too so don't expect to be the only girl wearing that 'it' dress or shirt!

A British institution and world famous for its good value, fashionable clothes and for having Kate…read moreMoss as the poster girl. I'm lucky enough to be able to hit the flagship branch of Top Shop with a tennis ball from my office. Great for lunch time shopping and late night bargain hunting. If you haven't been to Top Shop and you live in London, you've most likely been living under a rock for the last 10 years!

A friend of mine sings praises to this boutique in Clapham and she always wears unusual pieces from…read morethere. So I popped in last week to check them out. Galleria Conti sells gorgeous, wearable clothes from both well known brands like Maxmara Weekend, Farhi and hot fashion pieces from Luella, as well as quirky one offs. Their prices were a pleasant surprise, too. I've picked up a Farhi smock coat which I've been admiring in Selfridges, but at much better price. Alannah Hill and Nicole Miller dresses were to die for. A definite must for that special dress. Shop staff were lovely too, friendly, helpful and bags of style advice if you stuck for ideas. They also have an inhouse professional stylist. I shall be back. Thank you very much.

A fantastic little boutique on Battersea Rise - with brilliant personal service. I bought a…read moregorgeous dress that needed altering. When the alterations weren't right, Marietta ordered me a brand new dress within days. She could not have been more helpful. I will definitely be back!