I am so glad that I convinced my mother and sister to go into this store yesterday! I was intrigued…read moreby a dress in the window, and wound up walking out with several things that I cannot wait to wear! The clothes here are beautiful, striking a great balance between casual and dressy. They are easy to wash and are very flattering. The sales people were very helpful too. I wish they had a store in California!!!

Another good trip to this location. They have so many festive items, including; homeware, clothing…read moreand decorations. Great place for stocking stuffers and their bath bombs selection is one of the best! So many to choose from, including Disney and Christmas designs, all either £1 or £1.50! Staff on the floor are a bit useless and unwilling to help but the register staff were pleasant. As always - come early to avoid the crowds!

Your enjoyment or appreciation of this place is going to be entirely dependent on who you are, and…read morewhat your lifestyle is. I am not local (American) but I have lived in London as a young poor 20 something. Primark was a Godsend for me. It's also really interesting now that they have expanded into the states (although not where I live) to come back and see how it has changed. When I lived here and had no money this was my go to for anything trendy, or needed. When I moved back to America quite unexpectedly I went there to stock up on inexpensive suitcases to pack up my life and carry back across the world. Any fast fashion or trendy items, this was my go to. Needed something for my home that didn't need to be high quality, Primark. I got a job at AllSaints a few blocks away and we were supposed to wear their clothes exclusively, but we only got a 60% discount (that's a big discount but still not inexpensive for a college kid) so I got a lot of my work shoes here and they never noticed. Now that I visit as a tourist, it's my go to for things like I need an umbrella that I can leave behind when I go home, or it's raining and I didn't bring my raincoat with me today...or it's colder than what I planned for on this trip so let me stop by and grab a few pieces of layering clothes or a coat. The Disney selection makes me wonder why there isn't a Primark in Orlando (because they get very unique Disney licensed items). If you don't have a big budget or are in need of souvenirs, I also recommend Primark. But if you're looking for a luxury experience, this isn't for you. If you're anti fast fashion, please just skip this. It's busy and loud and sort of a cattle call at the till, but it's great novelty spot. The layout has shed over the years bit it's still a great spot for cheep gifts, replacing broken or lost items and getting an unexpected suitcase for any souvenirs if you are a tourist (my favorite suitcase going on 11 years was £25 from here & yes we got another this most recent trip) 3 stars because I've definitely had some weird experience here over the years but generally if you go in knowing what it is and what to expect, it won't disappoint you.

Not much has been done to a great standard in the shop itself. Having said that, the wallpaper and…read morethe mirror in the dressing room feels quite homely. The shop is quite cutting edge in what they offer, the emphasis on shape and cut and are amongst the freshest themes out there, there is always an interesting cut to look out for at Dahlia's. Attention to detail is essential, buttons, pockets, stitching and lining. For instance, I fell in love with one of their new season sailor coats, with red buttons and navy backdrop, the lining in silk and printed red stars. Unfortunately, the shape was a bit to frumpy for my height but I can see it being worn by a specific kind of woman amazingly! I encountered the same problem with other outfits, it was such a shame. Their clothes won't fit everyone, but you never know; one of their vintage type, fun cut dresses might fit you perfectly.

I was strolling through Carnaby Street before catching the bus when I stumbled across this lovely…read morelittle shop down an alley. Supposedly the designer is British and began selling her pieces on Portobello Road ten years ago. The shop is brightly lit, small and very quaint. I found the Dahlia collection to be rather vintage-inspired, with precise tailoring feminine details. The quality of the pieces are very good and I feel like the price point is fair. There also is a section of vintage pieces in the shop, all in wonderful condition. I found the service to be great as well, my salesgirl was quite attentive and gave me her advice when I was conflicted between two vintage 1950s dresses I had selected. She asked for my contact information so she could ring me when they got in a trench I was eyeing earlier that had sold out straight away. Also, she said she would let me know when the shop got in their next vintage shipment. Overall, wonderful and very genuine customer service. I look forward to what the Dahlia shop has in store for F/W 2010 and I will be back in the shop very soon.

Uh, ok. After a day filled with shopping, my group wanted to stop at Top Shop. Apparently this is a…read moretop clothing shop in London, but really falls flat in regards to selection and quality. Even after an hour of browsing, I have come to the conclusion that this store has the quality of H&M or Forever 21 - just with higher prices and the occasional name brand. Items on sale were very odd looking and disorganized. Not exactly the place I'd like to buy anything, I tried.

USA DO NOT PURCHASE ON-LINE GIFT CARDS from TopShop!…read more On the US TopShop website, the gift cards are electronically generated in EUROS and TopShop stores (in this case, The Grove TopShop in LA) DOES NOT HONOR THEM because "they are not in US dollars". After receiving a $200 gift card that they would not honor, I called their US Customer service number. The US customer service telephone lines ring and then disconnect - continuously. I called their UK customer service number that had an automated "your call is important to us" that kept me on hold for over 40 minutes before connecting to a person (the international phone call alone cost $210). The UK customer service guy checked it all out, confirmed the card, acknowledged the issue, and said they would reissue it in US dollars and email it within the week. No gift card was received. Instead, an email asking for CONFIRMATION of full name, address and zip code. (Image attached) Responded to them - no response. Emailed them again (after the first $200 phone charge I wasn't going to call again) - put in a "que" per automated response saying they were very busy and warning that it I sent another email it would put me on the end of the line and start the process all over again.(see attached) Endless loop - with no results whatsoever.

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 had walked into brandy Melville as it is a place, I love to shop at. I was not greeted once, the…read moreworkers were very bratty and rude. I asked if they had the specific item in a different style and I got a rude look and told me no. I am absolutely appalled by the treatment I was given, especially when I went to checkout, I had two long sleeve shirts and two pairs of shorts. One of the long sleeves supposedly didn't have a tag, which I wasn't aware of. The worker than asked me to go find that specific shirt with a tag which was upstairs, while there was a bunch of the workers just standing around. I was very unsure of why I (as the customer) am going upstairs instead of communicating with the other employees to go find the shirt. I explained there was only one shirt left and it was upstairs. She then told me to go "double check" as if I would lie about this? I absolutely do not recommend this brandy Melville whatsoever and it is so insanely sad these people don't know how to treat others or clearly do there job either. Don't waste your time here.

I absolutely love this shop! The clothes are adorable and there's always something cute to buy! And…read morethe clothes and shop always smell AMAZING!!! My only complaints is how the staff treat their costumers, there is no costumer service whatsoever and it feels like the ours there only to take your money and get you out the store. I also think it would be a lot nicer and a more popular shop if they were more size inclusive!!! But other than that it's a cute shop!

I love this cute little shop with all things Alice! I collect the book from all around the world…read moreand this shop had really old authentic versions. I ended up buying 2 more than usual. They also have vintage copies of other classics as well as paraphernalia such as shirts, cups, etc. I loved it! One of my highlights from the trip.

If there's one thing about about an H&M that you can count on, it's consistency. Consistency in…read morefair prices, consistency in seasonal clothing and my favorite consistency, the ability to con the sales clerks into giving you a good deal when there's one to be had. I found just such a deal at this very store. I was on a mission to stuff my America-destined suitcase with coats galore on my recent trip to London and while we have H&M's here in the States, it's always been my experience that they are a bit better overseas, so I figured I'd go in. As I strolled through the aisles, combed the racks and fondled, tugged and pulled at fabrics, I found an adorable little gold knitted sweater for... 3 pounds. Yes! But a jacket, Stephy, you must find a jacket. Keep your focus, girl! I decided since the first floor was looking pretty picked over and grim that I'd hike the two flights upstairs and see what there was. And there, oh there it was, my new coat. I only saw two of them. One, definitely smaller than the other and from about 20 feet away, I guessed maybe a size 4 and a 12 or 14 for the bigger one aka my new coat. I b-lined it for the coat, only knocking a few tiny hipsters out of the way and clenched it with my mitten covered hands! (Somehow that doesn't sound very menacing with the word mitten in it, huh? Oh well, moving on...) Sure enough, the small was indeed a size 4, off with you silly little person coat! And then there it was my 14 (hey, I eat, I have curves, la la la). I immediately dropped my purse and shed the 17 layers of clothing I was wearing to prevent me from freezing to death in the chilly London air and the coat was on. I did the chick side turn that gives you a peep at your bum to make sure it looks flattering. I did the classic reverse glance neck tilt to make sure my ass didn't look as big as it really is and then I went to button it and... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Missing buttons!! Crap sandwich! But wait? There was that little person coat that I tossed aside with reckless abandon.... Hmm, perhaps that coat had buttons? Sure enough! IT HAD BUTTONS!! And so it was time to plan my discount. My trained shopper mind knew full well that they weren't going to be able to sell this coat as is, which means, discountville!! Hey, it's defective and missing most of the front buttons, surely you can't charge me full price. What say we take the buttons off of the smaller coat and give them to me and then sell me the big coat at a discount defect price seeing as how I will have to sew the buttons on myself? And so I scanned the cashiers and looked for the youngest, most clueless looking one. There she was, blinking like Bambi! I approached her with confidence and gave her my spiel and after she thought it over and asked her manager, what do you know, success, new jacket and 20 new buttons were mine! Thanks H&M, I will wear my score with pride!

I don't care, I'm just gonna say it...I love it!!…read more It's like good ol' Primani only about £1 more expensive per item and slightly nicer. They have some terrible clothes, I know, you'll pick up a lovely top then realise it has a hideous patch of glitter on it, or pick up a gorge cardi then realise the buttons are already falling off, but sometimes you'll dig out some amazing finds! It's also a great place for 'the basics' like tshirts and vests in every colour. It's one of my first stops for a summer holiday too - lots of handy cheap beach coverups etc. It's not great quality and they're not long lasting garments but then you're not paying much and I've bought loads of really cool little dresses and tops from here. And lots and lots of hats!! I love hats!

I just. came back from Mango Oxford street and the customer service I received was phenomenal! a…read morestaff member sought me out to help me find an item, went downstairs to find it for me, just went out of her way, and found the last item for me! Well done Mango, superb customer service!

Mango does really hot on trend clothing and promotes the general sexiness that is Penelope Cruz. I…read moredrool when I see her on the Loreal Commercial. Mango is three floors of beautiful hip clothing and shoes and accessories you can actually afford. All the latest looks are here and well laid out. You can also get a tee-shirt that says Mango. Not one of Penelope or her sister but one that says Mango. If you like Zara and feel Primark is a disgrace yet have a secret look now and again, you'll love Mango.

Jador New Look because I love buying affordable fashionable clothes. You never know what you could…read morefind in here really. It can be a bit of a hit or miss sometimes. But I have snapped up some great deals here in the past. I still have a blue shirt that I bought here a couple of years ago for £20. They also have a great shoe section with some fabulous boots, pumps and heels all at affordable prices.

When i first arrived in october i don't know why i was looking badly at this store…read more Don't ask me why! Maybe because it is just in front of next and primark or maybe because of the stairs. On day in november i was looking desperatly for a dress and i entered this shop. I felt in love. It is one of my favourite clothes shop. It is tidy and clean. Clothes are well exposed and you can easly see them all and find your size whatever it is. The staff is friendly and helpful. Fitting rooms are huge! I think they have more than 10, with a really good light and with many mirrors. The maximum of clothes you can try is 10 but if you go during the week time you can try a couple of more. They also have a big space all dedicated to shoes. It's a dream. Prices are super honest and you can choose between two brands. The one from new look -cheeper- and another one more "formal" and a little bit more expensive. I will repeat myself but i love this store