The Shopping City was in great condition,as me and a couple friends went to watch 'Angus,Thongs And…read morePerfect Snogging'. The seats were pretty comfortable and the workers were extremely polite. But i did have a few complaints, the food was extremely expensive and wasnt very nice at that. there were a few disruptive and loud people who were not dealt with by the door guards which i thought was appauling. but overall everything was wuite good. The volume and screenings was absolutely perfect and the films they are presenting at the moment are also very entertaining.

The Best of Urban British. Always clean inside this building. Fairness abounds. Haringey do a very…read moregood job with this space and place. Providing for the people of this city. Keep your hands off this wonderful Wood Green Shopping City. A good place for good people of London to go and shop. In peace. Live Long.

James Selby has cool stuff for good prices…read more You can get Topshop clothing here and Indie labels. You can also get cheap dishes and glassware. This shop reminds me of John Lewis on a budget, complete with Camden style strippy tights for your goth moments or years. J. Selby comes complete with a wig salon with normal coloured wigs and a magenta wig! I thought the kitchenware was really cheap and there were some pretty glasses on offer from 1.50. I want to come back here (Why can't I ever buy anything here the first time, damn North London rent) to buy this silk polka dot dress for 34.00. It is made by some Indie designer beginning with Dark...but I can't read my own handwritting so I'll have to work on my freehand and let you know. Go to James Selby..you will not be disappointed!

The top floor has been recently revamped and Cafe Nero has replaced the old cafeteria, but James…read moreSelby is still a charmingly weird old department store. It's one of a dying breed, the independent department store. Upstairs, shoppers can buy sewing notions, polyester granny smocks and aprons, low end Wedgewood lines, Pyrex, and linens. A nice range of linens is offered from practical no-iron percale to sheets and pillows by Monsoon. On the ground floor, clothes are grouped into boutique-like clusters. Evans has a section, so does Monsoon, so does Top Shop. Cosmetic counters flank the front of the store, next to the wig shop and hair salon and a few sticks of furniture are sold in the basement.

Very poor service from staff at John Lewis . I waited almost an hour to be served in the home…read moreappliance /electrical department. I think i must have been invisable as i waited until the salesman had served another customer but he just ignored me and went on to serve a couple that had just entered the department.He then called for help but unfortunately nobody came. i finally walked out. What a waste of my afternoon.No wonder their sales are dropping. I had travelled about 12 miles there to order a fridge freezer as my own has packed up and i needed to order one straight away. Too bad they have lost out to Currys

JOhn Lewis is a great store, there's no doubt about that. The one in Welwyn Garden City stocks…read morepretty much all the usual stuff - clothing, cosmetics, electronics, homeware, haberdashery, appliances, oh I could keep going for a long time. I went to the store at he weekend to buy some things for my new home - bins, pillows, cutlery storage, towels... and I am happy to say they had virtually everything on the list (although some was on the pricey side and I bought elsewhere). It wasn't easy to find everything - the kitchen department is a bit haphazard, but if you hunt you'll eventually find what you're after. The main problem with the store in Welwyn Garden City is the building. There are three floors and it's a maze. Different areas are in separate small rooms so it's very difficult to find what you're looking for. I feel like a floor plan or more signs would be really helpful because it would be very easy to get lost. The website suggests there's store parking (for a fee), but even if you can't find that there are many options nearby.

Pearsons is a department store located in the center of Enfield Town. It has a decent selection of…read moredesigner brands for both men and women - don't expect anything too high end nor the full range of items. Store is generally well laid out, clean, and attendants are helpful. Also sells a range of home goods, cosmetics, and perfumes. Not quite John Lewis, but still a decent enough store.

Ohh..all the designer dresses in Pearsons. There's Oasis and Warehouse, parisian designers..a good…read moremix of everything. You can buy a party dress at Pearsons no problem. Pearsons sells other stuff for the home and men's but I'm not interested in that. What I want to say about this shop is that you'll like it because it is like John Lewis but cheaper. You can actually almost afford things in here. Ps. The bag selection is small and of note.

Came by the other day and it was like walking into a candy store! Marks and Spencer is located by…read morethe Moorgate underground and is walking distance from Shoreditch. There is staff by the entrance in a M&S jumper with a body worn camera and headset. The basement level is a food hall with a wide variety of premium food products, fruit, vegetables, pre-cooked meals, ready to eat meals, ready to cook meals! They also had a wide variety of premium biscuits, chocolates, sandwiches, and beverages including wine! They had some pretty high end towels that were 50% off too! Upper level had an assortment of clothes for men. Their in-house cologne was quite nice! 2 bottles for 25!

Too bad location is closing....found great men's clothing, food area too busy for me, but massive…read moreselection

The selection in the TK Maxx's I visited in London was terrible. Way too much Tommy Hilfiger and…read morecheap stuff made in China; not enough high quality merchandise, especially with regard to footwear and handbags. Most of the footwear and handbags was cheap vinyl crap made in China. The stores are incredibly cramped. They are understaffed as well.

Selection was enormous. Service was a little off. Great value on their clothing. There was at…read moreleast three floors to choose merchandise.

You know how when you go to a department store and it's heaving with people (some of obviously…read moreill-er repute than others - get back in your box, peasant, and stop shopping in my Debenhams!), and everything's disorganised, and clothes have fallen to the ground, and the fluorescent lighting makes you look peaky, and the mirrors in the fitting rooms make you look fat, and - now that you mention it - why it is so fucking hot in this tiny cubicle and why does it smell like feet(?!), you have to remind yourself why you thought it was a good idea to shop in a department store in the first place? Well, Williams & Griffin is the exact opposite of that. It is pure class, people. With roots back to the 19th century (historical!) and awards like 'Best Independent Department Store of the Year' under its belt, Williams & Griffin is a cut above the rest. With attentive staff, spacious sales floors and well-selected merchandise (generally brands in the upper echelons of retail), it's always a pleasure to shop in. Definitely one of the premier shopping outlets in the area. If you're ever out in Colchester, it's certainly worth a mooch.

I seriously have to question what is the big deal with 'Williams & Griffin'???…read moreThe only reason you are forced into entering the building, is because on the surface, this great big department store (now owned by fenwicks chain) and due for expansion to almost double the size, seems to be the best that Colchester has to offer. And don't even get me started on the cost of the 'William & Griffin' car park........ £7.50 for three hours parking. EXTORTIONATE!! The women's 'Fashion' department if you can call it that, is dire. Same old stuff that you find up and down the country in every department store. And rails that are soooo crammed with stuff, which gives you no reason to even bother looking! It's NOT fashion, just boring, commercial, mass produced blandness. If you can be bothered, why not venture into the heart of the town centre, where small businesses are offering you something different and unique. Some people need educating into realising that the best stuff is in independent shops NOT boring department stores! On the plus side they always put alot of effort into their Xmas display window. My advise to anyone reading this, try venturing down lanes such as 'Lion walk', 'Trinity Street' or 'Sir Issacs Walk'. You will find hidden treasures. Small shops full of wonderful things and lovely customer service............ Come on everyone, support your independents!!!!

Made a very fruitful stop into Kathmandu a few months back as I was prepping for my first…read moretransatlantic trip with a baby. I came looking for a rucksack. I left with a suitcase with detachable rucksack (a suitcase that can be carried as a rucksack, with arm straps!) and a huge duffel bag to stow the carseat in. I thought the prices to be competitive (the duffel bag only £14!) and the service top notch. The guy helped me with everything, took it to the counter while I looked around, helped me with the Summit Club membership and packaged it all up smoothly so I could get it back to my flat. The Kathmandu items are high quality and have already made many trips. They are durable and sleek, and high performance. Just what I needed. The last thing you want to deal with while traveling (with a baby or not) is crap luggage. Summit club membership is free and gains you access to great deals (most of the deals advertised, so...if you want 'em, you'll sign up). Sign up!

I've always been a bit suspicious of Kathmandu-type stores, due to the fact that I'm the least…read moreoutdoorsy person you could come across. I always believe 'outdoor' stores were specially for extreme snowboarders or wannabe Nepalese-mountain climbers. Boy, was I wrong. Set right next to Spitalfields Market and boasting some rather fit staff, Kathmandu has everything for the civilian to adventurer. Water flasks, jackets, thermals, little key ring things with torches on them, it has it all. I actually found heaps of stuff I wanted to buy - probably more in the way you deck yourself out with designer gym wear after only one visit, to realise you're not quite the gym junkie you thought you would become if in fact you had the correct gear. It was fun anyway.

It doesn't take much to get me to part with my money. I might as well set up a standing order…read morebetween ALL shops and my bank account. Still, try as I do, and I do try, I can never find anything to spend my money on in this House of Fraser. I don't think that it helps that the old girl is looking a little tired, and rough around the edges. A lick of paint on the outside to spruce it up a bit wouldn't go amiss either. I suppose I have been spoilt by the genius of Selfridges, but I do come to expect a bit of sparkle in order for me to part with my hard earned money. If there is anywhere that I will spend my cash, it is at the makeup counter, but alas, there was no Mac here (travesty!), and so I moved onto the other floors. To be fair, there are quite a few women's labels that I like the look of, like 7 For All Mankind, Diesel and All Saints, but generally, I was a little uninspired. I don't want to come across as a permanently disgruntled shopper, but I like to see a little theatre to my department stores. Good lighting and well thought out decor can make all the difference to a shoppers experience. I think that they need to have a bit of a refurb here before I think about switching my allegiance from Selfridges.

House of Fraser, Richmond Lancôme beauty counter…read more http://citychiclifestyle.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/house-of-fraser-richmond-lancome-beauty.html Talk about bad service! Here it was just downright rude! I am amazed at the lack of professionalism of the sales girl there. I went in there today to buy a bronzer and of course headed to the Lancôme counter as their bronzer has been featured in some magazines and I wanted to try it. So for starters, I asked her to try the bronzer on my face so she just handed me the mirror and walked away. Then, after trying the colour on my face, I tried to see if I can apply it with the brush and the salesgirl almost shouted at me that I was doing it wrong! OMG! Aren't they supposed to apply it and help you? I asked her very politely would she show me how to apply it so she grabbed it from me and applied it on her hand, looking very annoyed! Oh and walked off! This was a classic example of good product not being sold because of a bad salesgirl! After a good experience at their Chanel counter, this was a shock. Never going to Lancôme there again!

Primark is always my go-to for clothes shopping. They always have a great selection and the prices…read moreand reasonable. I feel like the quality of most of their items are also really good. I recently found some cute Miffy PJs! They have cute collabs with Disney and I've also seen Harry Potter and Hello Kitty items here as well. The store is huge and they have so many items other than clothes - travel, makeup, home, a small toy selection, etc. I always stock up on their pantyhose since it's like £4-5 for a 3 pack and they have a wall of different opacities and styles. I need these for work so it's the best deal. Everything is pretty organized and I believe the sizes that are out are all they have. You could literally spend hours in this store if it's your first time here, or if you just don't visit that often.

Product value is average But mainly winter item…read moreNeed to improve customer service Price should be down.