I noticed this for the first time last week when I popped into Bournemouth after working in…read moreChristchurch. It's not your usual High St girly shop, with bad seams, hanging threads and no individuality. Oh no! This sells a wide range from Skirts, tops, dreses, jackets in a rainbow of colours and styles. It really caught my eye. Which is something in itself! I'm heading back soon as I'm meeting a friend for after work drinks - will nab a photo and do further snooping. It's really great to see something different.

Appalling Customer Service…read more My wife purchased a dress from here late on Saturday afternoon, that looks very different away from the store lighting, not a fresh taupe colour but quite grubby grey. I took it back to the store 5 working hours later for a refund and was told that there is a "no refund" policy. The owner took great pride in telling me that this policy is shown everywhere. Actually it is in two places; firstly on the bottom of the receipt which they actually print out from their till, fold it and put it in a cardboard envelope before giving to you (doesn't that mean you have already purchased it???) and secondly on a sticker in the changing rooms which my wife didn't see as there were loads of clothes, scarves and accessories hanging over it. (Not hers). At no point when my wife handed over her card to pay did they mention it either; this feels like they have proactively hidden their no return "policy" and we feel conned! Customer service is the worst I have ever experienced and now they have the money, they don't give a damm. We will never shop here again and the only recommendation I can make is to stay away!

The name says it all really.. If you are fed up of trailing around the department stores and…read morefinding all the dresses look the same then this is the place for you Fancy one of the dresses you see on the red carpet but do not have a huge budget? The prices are not bargain basement.. but do represent excellent value for money, and the lady in charge is oh so helpful.. but does allow you to browse no jumping on you the minute you open the door, which I find so annoying, I take a size 18 so had walked passed this shop several times because I did not believe these garments would come in my size but was delighted to find they did. Shop also has its own web site and if you submit a photo of yourself in your outfit then you have a chance of your photo appearing on the site.

The dresses here are absolutely divine, infact i have considered buying a dress for my wedding from…read morehere as they are so beautiful (I have already bought my christmas party dress from here in the sale). The cut of the items are generally flattering too and the staff are happy to help you find something for that special occasion. I find this shop caters for a wide age range from teens/20s - 60s etc, unlike monsoon who tend to have for things for the over 30s. They also sell other eveningwear such as stunning tops and accessories. Rated 5/5 as you cannot beat this place for eveningwear even though it can be pricey, it is worth it.

A slightly more expensive fashion outlet. I do like their clothes, although I realise a lot would…read morenot suit me. I think it's important to realise not everything you like will look good on you. That said, it takes a little more time to find the items that do suit. At the cost in here, one must choose carefully. A lot of items are embroidered, embellished and have net layers. A really good fashion store, high up on my list.

The butterfly boutique I personally think is one of Poole's little gems. It is only a small shop…read moreand is situated on the walkway between the main dolphin centre and the large multistory car park. So if you are trying to find the butterfly boutique, on the upper floor of the dolphin centre head past Wilkinson towards the car park and its on your left. I think it is due to its location that it gets a lot of its business as I have said to people Butterfly boutique and know one knows what I am going on about. The store sell women's accessories with some clothes but it is its Costume jewellery that we go for they have a wide range of earrings necklaces and rings all of which look real and are very impressive. To me it is always nice to have some jewellery that looks fantastic but doesn't cost the earth if you are going out for an evening.then I don't have to worry about loosing it. I would encourage everyone to have a look at this shop. It is a fantastic place.

The shop is still here, thank goodness. It is very small but packed with lots of lovely tops,…read moreskirts, dresses and accessories. Every time I visit I buy something! I am always amused to "listen in" to other customers who browse alongside. They seem to be always going on cruises and from what I hear they buy their cruise clothes here. Very reasonably priced garments, so I'm not surprised. Agree with previous reviewer about handbags. Bought one that immediuately caught my daughter's eye and I've lost my handbag. Assistants I have met have always been friendly and helpful. They let you get on with browsing but are always willing to advise. Well worth a visit.

This is a designer fashion department store, with a fantastic shoe department! The ground floor…read morehouses ladies fashion, think Betty Barclay, Burberry etc and you won't go far wrong! The shoe department is divine, they stock narrow fits aswell so good if you are a AA fit, look out for the beautiful handbags which will you to buy them! Upstairs is more tradtional ladies fashions, and occassion wear. Also upstairs there is a lovely cafe, which does some great light lunches aswell as lots of yummy cakes! Coffee is good and the price very competitive! In the basement is the menswear, great for chinos and cashmere! Great customer service, a very traditional old style department store in service, but with a modern twist with its designer products.

This is a great old fashion department store with a great ladies and gents fashion, with all the…read moreleading names. After shopping go and have a bite to eat or just a cup of tea.