I would like to give all these 5 stars to Vanessa, for her brilliant customer service, help and…read moresupport throughout my shopping trip to the missselfridge.store in Spinningfields. It's not all the time that you find people passionate about what they are doing and when we do meet characters such as Vanessa (I think she is quite young, but she'll understand what I mean) it makes your shopping experience a pleasure.

Miss Selfridge is not as popular as TopShop but that can only be considered a good thing!…read more I hate TopShop, the clothes are insanely overpriced, the sizes are ridiculously irregular and when you do actually manage to find something you like that fits...everyone else has it too! Miss Selfridge on the other hand has always been consistently good to me, I've bought tons of things from there that I've loved and whenever I wear them I end up getting complimented! The sizes fit, the prices are reasonable and the clothes are good quality and pretty...what's not to like?! It's quite a girly shop so be warned if that's not your kind of thing!

Until last week I didn't consider myself a nudist but I am a true noodist now! This petite boutique…read moreon the leafy Beech Road area of Chorlton Cum Hardy literally drags you in off the pavement with its eye-catching window display. Whoever designed the window display is an artist as a scarecrow dressed in the most yummy butterfly halter-neck stands in a landscape of flowers. I entered in a trance like state and the lovely assistant Rebecca helpfully talked me through the stock. I loved the fact that they do not buy in bulk and you view each garment as a "piece" rather than simply clothes. Prices are moderate, slightly more than high street chains but you don't mind paying £60 for a unique Nood creation as opposed to £45 for a high street clone. Colours are bright and fabrics are great quality. Recognisable names such as Religion get into bed with new designer wares. This is no run of the mill ladieswear. A new range of gorgeous dove grey vintage inspired oilcloth bags and cute jewellery are also available to compliment your outfit. Open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am -6pm, Nood also opens its doors on a Sunday (12-5pm)- very handy for weekday nine to fivers. So did I buy the butterfly dress? Sadly no as Rebecca explained its lining was shop damaged, however she kindly offered to repair it for me. Lovely attitude, lovely shop. Definately one to seek out..

Nood has stuck around in Chorlton through thick and thin since 2001, a hard thing to do as an…read moreindependent boutique in Greater Manchester. This longevity is testament to the enduring talent of owner Alison, who has continually offered an eclectic mix of clothes, accessories and shoes from her own portfolio as well as interesting ranges from other designers like Religion, Gash and Get Cutie. It never feels stagnant in here, she keeps it fresh and all the accessories, bags and belts are so different to what you'd find on the high street. What I love most about this store though is it caters for every pocket. You can see why it has such a wide appeal.

I told my husband that I loved Fred's and he said Fred's what? Fred's clothes of course darling. He…read morehad every right to be jealous because I have developed an unhealthy obsession for this place. The brother of Six clothes shop in Urmston, Fred's is a plethora of funky, pretty and stylish ensembles and as only approximately three of each garment is stocked, you don't run the risk of seeing clones of yourself about town....is there anything more irritating?! A fresh green exterior leads you into a boudoir of flocked wallpaper and huge ornate mirrors. The store itself is small and can get really crowded especially on weekends, yet the changing room is spacious with two cubicles ( I just whip my clothes off in the area outside them, it beats a long wait). From floral boho maxis to vintage looking 60's lace minis. From cute summer dresses ( I bought a yellow/purple floral creation last year and was never out of it), to sexy sequinned numbers, Fred's has something for everyone. Prices are superb too! Most dresses range from only £18 to £30 with a couple of exceptions. The staff are terrific, Fred is so helpful and amazing at sourcing original clothes, teenage Saturday girls cannot do enough for you. Yes dear husband, another man has entered my life and stolen my heart.

I was immediately drawn to Fred's by their quirky window display. It's a relatively small shop but…read moreeverything is well spaced and displayed to advantage. The clothes are extremely reasonable. The last time I called in they had a rail of chunky knit jumpers going for £20 each. Styles lean more towards the younger market a pretty mini dress with a bunny print and lace collar caught my eye. Other items included cute tops with character prints and stripes and polka dots seemed to be popular. If you buy from Fred's it's unlikely you're going to bump into anyone else wearing the same thing. This is not your average high street stuff. Knowledgeable staff make this a relaxed and enjoyable shopping experience.

This is a lovely boutique on Bury Old Road - another one of those grown up ones that until now I…read moredidn't feel sensible enough to even enter. The staff in this little shop are really friendly and happy for you to browse as long as you like. I ended up buying a workwear skirt (thats all I seem to buy these days, sigh). There were some pieces in here that were out of my price range entirely as if I'm spending a lot I like to see the details/ embellishments/ silk/ patterns that I'm buying. But I'm sure that now it is autumn and officially investment season, the wealthier among the residents of Sedgley Park will go mad in here and nearby La Boutique.

What a little gem! My mother and I visited it yesterday. For years we have been bemoaning the…read morefact that one could not get nice "designer" wear that was not High Street at a great price. Francine (the owner) was amazing - very helpful and not pushy. Great brands in a little shop - James Lakeland, etc all at good prices and these traditional fashion brands know how to flatter the figure! More shops like this please!! They are becoming too far between. A real find and I shall be making many visits from the Wirral each year!

Accessorize in the Trafford centre is a shop which specialises in selling scarves, earrings,…read morebrooches, handbags, pashminas and shawls, hats, necklaces and so much more. It's like a bazaar in there! The prices are a bit higher than say Clare's Accessories but the goods are much better made and higher quality. I like this shop as if your outfit needs that little extra something you can be sure to find it in here. It isn't tacky and it's a very nice shop with lots to choose from. The staff are nice and helpful and the offers and sales they do are great. I recommend it.

The amount of items in this shop is un real its every girls dream to be let loose in this shop…read more Bags, scarves, necklaces, rings the list is endless and even though its a little extra pricing its great quality and can complete any outfit. Every piece is individual and lovely.

when this place first opened its doors a few years ago, I was like WOW. Clothing is unique,…read morefantabulous and cheap! And today it is still the same, it is not quite a secret anymore. Nevertheless they do have some great stuff! The fella is a massive fan and recently we went in and he bought a Superman Jacket - looks great and I am planning on stealing it as it is so warm! The women's part is upstairs and they do have some wonderful clothes, but sometimes they only have size 6 left. And as a J Lo bum lady, I do get annoyed. I cant help having a big bum, It's curves! But apart from that I give it a 4 outta 5!

I like Ark. I've been in there quite a few times and come out with exactly what I wanted…read more However it can be a little hit and miss. It's kind of like a cheaper USC. It has designer clothes, not all the tacky chav-tastic ones but some of the better ones like Superdry. They are always up-to-date with the trends though which oftens means you'll walk past and see something horrendous in the window, laugh about it with your mates and then end up seeing at least twenty or so people wearing it the next time you go out. But to agree with Rachel, it does tend to be smaller sizes left in everything whenever I go in.

Sometimes good things come in tiny packages…read more Though it's about four times smaller than the company's flagship store on King Street, this tiny Whistles stocks a cracking selection of their leading lines. We're talking lovely jackets, shirts, dresses, jeans, shoes and accessories in contemporary and vintage styles and fabrics. I'm probably shooting myself in the foot by letting you in on the secret but the Sale in this Whistles is always fantastic. Whilst the other branches tend to sell out of Sizes 8-12 super quick, this branch usually has at least a couple. To borrow a line from Garbage: "Go baby, go..."

If you're a fan of Whistles prettily feminine clothes, you're likely to be enraptured when you…read morediscover this branch. With true outlet prices and a decent selection of styles and sizes, there's plenty to tempt old and new fans alike. The staff here are extraordinarily good, offering honest opinions; amongst the best boutique staff I have ever encountered. Even at the risk of losing a sale, they opined, honestly, that they thought their smallest size too large for me. Then they proceeded to give practical suggestions as to how it could still be a feasible option, given that the design and colour were fabulous. They happily held the dress, for an hour, while I continued my shopping and even offered to call a cab for me, when I was dubious about braving the deluge outside. If I lived closer, I'm sure I'd visit regularly. A true pleasure to shop here!

Factoid of the day. My mother bought me a dress from Monsoon when I was thirteen years old. I still…read morehave it, thirteen years later. Not only is this proof that I don't have the tendency to gain weight, it's also proof that Monsoon is a quality clothing store. If you're a fan of boho chic like myself, Monsoon will be right up your street. For high street clothing it can get a little pricey, but the sales are never disappointing. The children's clothing is simply adorable, in fact a good friend of mine who got married recently had three little flowergirls, all of whom wore Monsoon dresses. The reason I mention this particular branch is a) the King Street location (King Street tends to be quieter than the Arndale and thus makes for a more pleasant shopping experience) and b) the building in which it resides is very attractive. It might not be the largest of Manchester's Monsoon stores but I certainly think it's the prettiest. For hippy-esque looks with a sophisticated feel (which considering the kind of hippy I claimed to be as a teenager seems like something of a contradiction in terms) Monsoon is definitely your best bet.

My mother drags me to Monsoon whenever shes in Manchester, before you get any ideas. There kind of…read moresimilar in nature to body shop, it's multicultural theres lots of colour, theres lots of patterns, nice fabrics. People and products are ethical so the right people are treated correctly. You see far eastern flavour in most things, its all about the Indian style. They don't just do clothes you'll be pleased to here!! Yes monsoon trades in bed sheets and stuff like that as well!!! I would try and make this review a little longer but well, I'm a boy and boys don't really do girls clothes shops.