Situated in on the second floor of alternative department store Afflecks Palace, Zeffa offers what…read moremust be the largest selection of vintage leather jackets. Unlike other fabric, leather doesn't just get old, it develops a beautiful patina rich adds to the look of the jacket. However most us don't want to spend fifty years breaking in their leather. Picking up a retro number from Zeffa will not only see to it that you save a small fortune, it will also mean you get a jacket that allows you to skip to year 51!

I found an amazing leather jacket here. If you are prepared to rumage for an hour or so you can…read morefind an absolute bargain. I am sure you can barter on the prices a little and the staff here are sooo friendly. Forget topshop/ new look/ miss selfridge and get down to zeffa before winter sets in!

Excellent choice of good quality leather briefcases and bags. They stock The Bridge based in…read moreFlorence which is the epitome of fine leather goods! Great knowledge of the products and so helpful. Would highly recommend.

There's nothing quite like a shop full of leather to make you feel wary about the cows. I'm sorry…read moreto put you off, but that's how I felt. Wrapped in leather houses lots and lots of premium leather goods, for ladies and gents. Luggage, briefcases, shoulder bags, diaries, make up bags, all classically designed and truly got that leather smell. Wrapped in Leather is also the largest UK stockist of the classic Italian the Bridge. If you've got the elegance, sophistication and know your real leather from the fake stuff, you need to note Wrapped in leather for your high quality purchases.

Nestled amongst all the cafes and bakeries on Piccadilly approach is the Leather Shop. It's an odd…read morelocation for a shop like this as it's not really in any kind of main shopping area, but maybe people who have just got off a train really like leather? Maybe. If it's leather you're looking for, then this shop has lots of it. There are loads of different jackets (made of leather, blates) all for about £90 each. They've also got a good range of smart-looking shoes (again, all made of leather, you see where this is going). Randomly in The Leather Shop there is also a women's section. Unfortunately, it's just full of drab and unexciting clothes. I think they should stick to the leather.

There are stores that have a strong identity and style and others that aim to appeal to everyone by…read morestocking a bit of everything. One glance at their confused window displays reinforces that Moda In Pelle fall firmly into the latter camp. There's no attempt to woo new customers with eye-catching graphics or cool displays, just simple rows of heels and sparkly shoes on the bottom row, ankle boots on the middle row and knee high leather, suede and jewelled boots on the top two rows. This might work if only some of the shoes and boots in the window weren't so damn ugly! Inside the shop is just as bad with radically different styles rubbing soles next to each other. I actually spotted a fabulous pair of white boots with tasteful silver studs but I wasn't going to shell out £120 on them when they were next to boots I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy! To quote teachers across the world: Must Try Harder!

You'll notice a lot of my reviews are focussing on sales at the moment... well, tis the season, and…read moreon (at the time of typing) this, the Monday that is supposed to be the most depressing Monday of the year (first bills after the festive period and what-not), what better to bring cheer to yourself (girls) or any female you know than a nice pair of footpieces. Yes, there is nothing that quite lifts the spirit like a new pair of shoes, and I have to say, Moda in Pelle has one of the best sales I've seen in a long time. A shy and retiring little boutique amongst the smaller Market Street shops, this branch just off St Ann's Square is a right little gem. And as for those reductions, well, you can't argue with a stunning pair of bright red wedge sandals reduced from £80 to £25. Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you, and it'd be rude not to grab them - after all, thinking of that summer holiday is probably keeping you going right now... I've always found the staff in Moda in Pelle very friendly and helpful, and they give you space to browse. There's a great range of shoes on offer too, from the aforementioned wedges (and plenty of them... I love my summer wedges, so this is a must for me) to Ugg-esque Edhas and Dais and biker boots, fancy courts and pretty pumps to a lovely variety of handbags. To me it feels like a nice little halfway point between the ostentatious self-worth of Kurt Geiger and the cheerful high street demeanour of Office and Faith. If you're after a little treat in the sale, don't miss this one out.

Burton is a shop specialising in mens clothing, the store is part of a group who also own Dorothy…read morePerkins, a female clothing brand, whose stores tend to be together as they are here, but today I will be reviewing Burton, which has nothing to do with the other aspect of the business mentioned. This Burton store is a decent size, albeit a little small, it isn't the most modern of stores either, which is a shame as in such a large mall such as the Manchester Arndale, with 60 out of 240 stores being fashion stores, to survive this store needs to set then apart from the rest for the better, which sadly I don't think they have managed to do just yet. Everything about this store just seems reasonable, average or maybe slightly poor such as the range, pricing and staff, they do have a decent selection of shoes here too, but sadly there isn't always staff about to go and get your size so it becomes a hassle, this is a shame. There isn't much else to say about a store like this except it just is fairly average and barely satisfactory in all aspects, so due to so much competition and the fact Burton doesn't seem to stand out, I can't help but feel this store only warrants a generous two stars. I am also delighted to say this review marks my 366th review of 2016, which was my goal at the start of the year and I'm pleased to finally reach it today, 231 days into 2016 which gives me an average of 1.45 reviews per day as of when this review was written, August 18th.

A note to mothers and aunties everywhere: Don't let the window displays at Burton woo you inside…read morethe store! You might find some great skinny jeans, faux-leather jackets and grey tees with cool logos but trust me, your sons and nephews won't thank you for buying them anything else from Burton. The cable knit jumpers and chunky cardigans that look so cosy? They'll be deemed a worse present than socks. The v-neck jumpers, cotton shirts and blazer jackets that look so smart and presentable? They'll be taken back for a refund in the new year. Your best bet - stick to a hipper, high street brand like Top Man, Ben Sherman or Paul Smith.

I ADORE this shop! I'm a sucker for designer bags (don't judge me..) but can't always afford to get…read morethem new, designer exchange sells pre loved bags and accessories at a fraction of the original price. Some of the bags are literally as good as new. The older the collection the cheaper the price usually (unless it's Chanel...of course). I'm not bothered about the 'latest season' look, I look for quality, design and craftsmanship so this place is heaven for me. They also buy directly from customers. All bags are checked for authenticity so you can rest assured you're buying a genuine item. The staff couldn't be nicer, and they're not pretentious or overbearing so I often just go in for a browse without any pressure to buy. Golden purchase - a hand embroided, leather Dior bag. As good as new. Originally sold for $1700, bought for £90. Can I get a hallelujaH?!

Levi's in Manchester is a fairly nice store in the Arndale, it is located on the Upper floor, above…read moreLindt, opposite Nespresso and Next, and next to Yo Sushi so it is in a rather good location in one of the newer parts of the shopping centre. The staff seemed friendly enough, I was greeted and reminded if I needed any help to just ask which I like. They had a decent selection of products in multiple colours and styles which seemed fashionable, mainly specialising in jeans, some of which I did find to be a little overpriced. 501 Day was featured around the store, in the design and in both interior and exterior, but there was no further explanation to this which left me feeling a little confused, I presumed it had something to do with Levi's brand and not the obvious link to darts, I'd think of. The male and female selection seemed a little too close together and slightly mixed in for my liking, and it was a little confusing at times. A decent store, with good staff, perhaps one of the smaller clothing stores in the Manchester Arndale but not one of the worst by any means. 3*

For my five hundred and first review, I thought I'd show some love to the company that first…read moreintroduced me to the number 501. Yup, I'm talking about long-standing, U.S. denim manufacturer Levi Strauss and their iconic range of red tab jeans. These days, the emphasis might have shifted to the 512 (seasonal bootcut), 504 (seasonal loose) and 511 (seasonal slim with cinch) but for me, the 501 remains the quintessential pair of hard wearing, booty clenching jeans. For anyone interested in adding a pair to their wardrobe, you can buy them in a variety of different sizes and colour variations - from classic indigo to black and white - from this swish Levis store. Me? I'm already wearing mine.

Well, if I ever have the wardrobe the size of Ireland then I know this is the place to come for my…read more6 piece luggage collection. As far as I'm aware, they don't really have any brand names in here, just well-made substitutes, which is handy for anyone who can't afford to spend the earth on Vuitton or Samsonite Black Label. However, the smaller items - specifically the handbags and wallets, are not really items that I'd ever buy Too much detail, tacky fabrics and conventional designs make them feel cheap.

This place is an education!!…read more Who knew the plural for luggage was luggae?!

Everywhere you look in Jones Bootmaker, you can see leather. That's what they do, you see…read more Aside from stocking famous brands like Cat and Ted Baker, this serious shoe shop stocks a massive selection of leather shoes and boots. In fact, it's so much about the leather that they only carry four or five trainers for boys. Jones Bootmaker also has a great range of shoe care products behind the counter. If you want to tenderly care for your shoes then they have brushes, polishes and shoe horns. Who would ever want to buy a wooden thing shaped like a foot that you put in a shoe to help it keep its shape? Is this the kind of thing a boy will never understand?