No trip to London would be complete without a shopping excursion to one of my favorite clothing…read morestores, ever. This Jigsaw has lots of room to shop, a great selection, and as always wonderful sales people to help you. Jigsaw has everything from everyday clothes to special occasion outfits and yet everything has a touch of uniqueness to it. The quality of the clothing is exceptional for the price and they also always seems to have great sales happening. For terrific fashions on a sensible budget, Jigsaw is a must stop.

This is actually part of the Jigsaw Senior next door. You enter through the accessories section and…read morekids can go down a slide. The kids collection looks lovely and fun but is almost as expensive as the clothes for grown ups. Perfect for a special birthday treat - or for very spoilt little girls.

I like The Cross best for their clothes/bags/accessories downstairs - usually an interesting mix of…read morenewish designers with a slight boho slant. Perhaps a bit too crowded to feel completely comfortable, the floor is still fun to browse around. I do think the boutique, one of the oldest of its kind in West London, is starting to feel tired... With a more recent crop of great little fashion shops around the city, it needs to keep up with the competition and could use some edge. And - most obvious on the upstairs level (which houses a hodge-podge of junky kids' toys, home accessories, jewelry and who knows what else) - it needs to rein itself in and figure out its "raison d'etre".

This shop is definately aimed at West Londoon yummy mummies and their 'mini me's'. The Cross used…read moreto be one of London best designer boutiques and the prices reflect this. This is not somewhere to seek out a bargain- the rails are full of goodies from Betty Jackson, Bella Freud and gorgeous UK designer Jenny Dwyer. I think there are now a lot of edgier, more on trend shops that The CRoss are competing with. however whenever I have dropped in or passed by the shop is usually busy.

This is a great little vinatge shop in the west yard of the Camden lock market run by a lovely…read morecouple called Bertie & Gertie! You will find plenty of boots, accessories, hats and handbags here that are from the 1920' - 1980's! Pretty affordable as well. Check it out!

THis is a cute shop in the stables part of Camden Market. There is a little stall in the indoor…read morepart (which has some great bargains and lots of jewellery) and a shop in the downstairs outside bit. Just ask one or the other where the other one is and they'll give you directions! THe shop is small but full of good vintage clothing and accesories. They have a good selection of men's and women's stuff and the staff are really helpful and seem to know their stuff!

You know how the sales clerks treated Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman? Go to Blackout II if you want…read morethat experience. The staff pointedly ignore customers, then swoop in to snidely let you know how deeply inferior you are. If I'd had my wits about me, I'd have asked whether they stock clothing from the Mean Girls era.

The staff were incredibly rude, I walked in and greeted them and didn't get a peep out of either of…read morethe ladies behind the counter. They were also quite passive and seemed to be incredibly bored and even upset. They do however have a large selection of true vintage dresses, suits and other apparel. A lot of it can be more on the speedy side but there is something for everyone there. If you don't care much for service and overlook the impoliteness of the employees, than this is the place for you.

I stop into this store all of the time because I love the styles and fabrics of their clothing…read more Classic British clothing with an updated twist. Great silhouettes, colors, and prints. They sell both casual and dressy clothing. The clothing is excellent quality and the fit is excellent for me. I am not crazy about the fitting rooms at this store and the sales associates are not extremely helpful but I have loved everything I have purchased here. A lot of great styles that are perfect for traveling! Great summer-sale prices! The have stores all over London and the associates can help you locate merchandise at other locations. www.jigsaw-online.com

I think this is the place where the Duchess Kate worked for a very, very short time after college…read moreand before her life was locked in line as a member of the royal family, which took her away from normalcy and Jigsaw. Anyways, for London, Jigsaw is one of those instant fashion houses that has affordable as its trademark. While affordable London style is a little bit pricier than affordable US style, this shop has a nice inventory and some nice things to update a winter drab wardrobe. Lots of lighter fabrics, bright and cool colors with not too much of an investment factor. Had some nice clothing and accessory items for nice gifts, too.

I like Paul Smith's use of colour and print in his fashion designs so when I found out he also has…read morean antique shop full of curios finds I thought I'd take a look. This wonderfully expressive shop in West London is full of furniture and other home antiques that have all hand picked by Paul and his team of aesthetically appreciative little helpers. It's certainly very expressive of his individual taste and even the huge flower print wallpaper is characteristically charming. Some of the items are in their original state, with just a touch of refurb conservation given to spruce them up, whilst others have been upholstered with his own fabrics to give them a modern and very attractive new lease of life. There are also some quirky paintings hanging on the walls and my particular favourite, the mirrors, are something really special. Everything is a one off find so whatever you buy is guaranteed to add a talking point to your home. It's a very modern and sleek take on the olde worlde curiostity shop, so you end up 'oooooohing' and 'ahhhhhhhing' your way around, imagining how great THAT beautiful French rosewood chest-of-draws would look in your house. Unfortunately I've had to keep the land of Paul's furniture in the fantasy dolls house of my mind, as you can imagine, it's all relatively expensive reflecting the pieces unique appeal. Even so, I often call in for a browse as the range is ever changing with his new great finds adding to the old ones every month.

I really love this shop as it always has a great window display whenever I pass which entices me…read morein. (They have a good window dresser whoever it is) This shop is situated in the heart of Mayfair just off Bond Street. Inside you will find an unexpected combination of treasures which constantly changes. From a variety of original furniture, art, objects sources from around the globe. Paul Smith is an interesting character, who has a talent many other things as well as textiles.

This hip little shop just off Portobello Road is owned by designer Annette Oliveri and stocks the…read moredesigner's own label alongside a selection of conceptual, cutting-edge designs and special vintage pieces. There are cool accessories as well - I recently spotted a covetable funky clutch. Prices run from cheap (art books) to expensive (studded leather jacket).

This is the flagship store of Paul Smith and it's located in a 3-storey classic mansion. Very…read moregorgeous. You walk into the townhouse and instead of it being someone's home, it's the Paul Smith boutique. I went in looking for ties for my husband who is a big fan of Paul Smith. Such a shame that there isn't a Paul Smith boutique in Chicago. Sure we can get Paul Smith merchandise from the departmental stores in Chicago but it's not really the same. Excellent customer service from the associate whom I did not get his name. He gave recommendations and suggestions on what types of tie designs (stripes vs dots) would be a good match for what types of shirts. While he recommended his favorite designs, there was no pressure at all from him. My personal favorites from the selection also turned out to be his favorite recommendations :) Gentlemen, if you're into good shoes....Paul Smith also has frequent collaborations with reputable and solid British shoemakers. Some time back, they partnered with Crockett & Jones. Currently, some of their shoes are partnered with John Lobb, also another distinguished British shoemaker. Trivia: Crockett & Jones and John Lobb designed and made shoes for James Bond. For those who don't live in the UK, Paul Smith participates in VAT refund (tax refund). So when you're making your payment, be sure to ask for the VAT refund form. They'll fill in the form and hand it to you. When you leave the UK, present the VAT refund form at the airport to get back the portion of tax you paid on your purchase.

Paul Smith is an icon in the British fashion world. This is handy if you're on the west side of…read moretown for some quirky gifts for friends or maybe a treat for yourself. Located at a cross roads in Notting Hill, on one side there's a men's store, on the other a women's. In both you get all sorts of accessories such as iPod holders, wallets, keyrings, purses, bags, scarves etc in the trademark Paul Smith designs, be that the mini, 40s babe or football motifs for men or candy-stripe for both sexes. There's also a limited supply of clothing - more in the woman's shop - showing off PS' high quality British tailoring. Head to Floral Street in Soho though for the full range.