Don't visit Cambridge without checking out this little gem! Excellent quality and a unique…read moreselection of clothes, jewellery & accessories. I've received a multitude of compliments on acquisitions, from scarves to angora knits. Combined with friendly, super-helpful staff to make an unmissable experience. I'd particularly like to commend Kassie, who altered a chain (free!) to fit a pendant & then waited months for me to collect! She remembered me as soon as I returned back to the shop- excellent personal service.

Not impressed. was here for the day and agree with comment below. Lovely items but very…read moreover-priced. I have seen most of the items in other stores for less money so they need to do more research. Id definately say shop around!

This store has some really gorgeous women's fashions - anything from going out gear to everyday…read morewear to office clothes - but they tend to be on the pricier end of the high street. This store is right off the market square, so it's very convenient if you're in the centre of town. It does feel rather cramped, especially on busy weekends. But the displays are very attractive and some of the clothes beautiful. I even got my bridesmaids' dresses (stretch satin cocktail type dresses) from here! (And was most annoyed when I saw them on sale a few weeks later for almost half the price!) After climbing up a spiral staircase at the back of the store, you'll find shoes, bags and various accessories, as well as a very grandiose dressing room with long mirrors and seats. All feels very opulent and yonder year - in a good way. If I could afford to I would buy almost everything in this store!

I wouldn't recommend going into this store unless you have a bit of time on your hands. Sometimes…read moreit feels a bit like an upmarket jumble sale - items everywhere, not always in any kind of logical order! That said, if you do have the time to browse, you can pick up some real gems - anything from 'designer' clothes at a bargain basement price to cheap trainers to kitchenware, gym gear, luggage and beauty accessories. You have to wade through rubbish to get to the gems - but one man's (or woman's) junk is another man's treasures! I've got some real bargains at this store before so if you're not in a rush and don't have clear ideas in your head of what you're after, I would persevere because the stock is regularly updated and you might just find something fabulous! But if you go in there with a really set idea of what you want you could leave disappointed.

With T K Maxx you do not expect perfect order, or great customer service. It is bargains you are…read moreafter. One T K Maxx varies a lot from the next, depending on what stock is in. However, the Cambridge T K Maxx is the most chaotic I have been to. Clothes were all over the place, in the wrong section - trousers with tops, coats with skirts. And none of the sizes were in the correct places, so you really had to rummage to find what you were looking for. The staff were relatively helpful, although several of the items I found were mis-priced, or without prices altogether, which delayed my shopping further. It is great for a bargain, but if you are after a stress-free shopping experience stick to the high street and pay a bit more.

Giulio is probably the only substantial luxury fashion boutique in Cambridge. This branch focuses…read moreon menswear and there is another women's shop on Sussex Street nearby. There is a considerable selection of casual and official wear from a variety of high end brands including Prada, Gucci, Zegna, D&G, Polo, etc. Prices are similar to what you'd be charged for the same items in brands' own boutiques in London. As most luxury retailers, they hold big sales twice a year offering to buy remains from the previous season's collection more affordably.

the absolute definition of exquisite garments, with seperate stores ( one for men and another for…read morewomen) you'll find some amazing clothes at fair prices from most the high end designer's. Last time I was in there I couldn't see any APC or nudie or viv westwood, marc by marc jacobs and so on and so forth, but the foundations of any exclusive and stylish wardrobe can be built from this store. Bearing in mind you wouldnt find a shop in the same league that is also as well established as Giulio, you can be sure they're the one stop shop to the top cloth.

I am getting married next year, so have been around a few of the bridalwear shops in the area (not…read morethat there are very many in Cambridge city to begin with!). This was the first place I tried - and it was by far the best! You do have to book in advance if you want to try on wedding dresses as it gets very busy, especially on weekends. There's a room downstairs for private fittings, where (once you've made your appointment) you can try on dresses to your heart's content! The service is fantastic and the staff really professional and patient. If you tell them you have to stick to a budget they will try to accommodate you. The range of dress styles is amazing too. If like me, the blancmange doesn't do it for you, there are plenty of really classy, simple dresses in there - everything from fishtail to column dresses - you name it! Ironically I ended up buying the second dress I ever tried on - after then trying on endless other bridal dresses! The service is fantastic - there's no hard sell or any of that rather intimidating aura you sometimes get in these kinds of stores. I've recommended this shop to several of my friends.

The Tailor's Cat is located in the heart of Cambridge and houses a large selection of stunning…read morebridal gowns by designers including Ian Stuart, Jenny Packham, Pronovias, Suzanne Neville, Hollywood Dreams and Allure as well as special occasion wear, evening wear, ball gowns, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, tiaras, veils, intricate hair accessories, jewellery, bags and wraps. This is one of the best places to come to view bridal wear and also evening gowns. Emma and her team are so helpful that you will surely be overjoyed with the service they can give you and the advice you receive. A must if you are getting married.

I am a huge fan of Laura Ashley and I have made regular appearances in the Trinity street store…read more It's beautiful as ever in here and the staff, again, as ever are friendly and helpful with the utmost politeness. They have a great selection in here to buy from and the sizing of the store is modest. I love it.

Although Laura Ashley clothing is a little old fashioned for me, I love their homeware section…read more Beautiful shabby-chic style furniture, fittings and accessories to decorate all rooms of your home. Some of the items can be a little on the pricey side but you can make your home look like a French boudoir with their range of photograph frames, light fittings and candelabras. Great for gifts too!

This store has some really gorgeous women's fashions - anything from going out gear to everyday…read morewear to office clothes - but they tend to be on the pricier end of the high street. This store is towards the back of the Grafton Centre and being pretty small and on the cramped side, it can get very busy on weekends. But the displays are very attractive and some of the clothes beautiful. Their sales are pretty good (you pay about what you probably should be paying in the first place!) but you've got to get in quick as the good stuff gets snapped up fast! If I could afford to I would buy almost everything in this store!

I LOVE THIS STORE…read more If this store were in the US, I would go there everyday. Ok, not everyday, that is weird. But at least once a week. I went to Cambridge in the summer of 2005 and went to this place on a recommendation from a U.S. friend who had been there like, 5 years earlier. This store is like a U.S. Urban Outfitters but 39495859 times better. Very hip and stylish. The clothes are awesome and not too expensive either.

Cult Clothing's got a massive range of trendy fashions and labels - anything from surfie gear to…read morehoodies, glam going out clothes, clubwear, etc. It sells lots of popular brands - Bench, Mambo, etc. The staff can be pretty snooty and unfriendly (they're just too cool to smile) which might intimidate some shoppers and the clothes certainly aren't cheap. But if you want a trendy alternative to the Top Shops of this world, I would definitely recommend Cult. They have pretty good sales too!

I loved the Grafton Center, though a lot of it stems from the fact that I lived across the street…read morefrom it when in Cambridge. It has a nice cinema, a music shop, and (i hope it is still there) an awesome cart that sold the best dried fruit and baklava ever. Not somewhere I'd recommend as a destination if you're there on holiday, but a good utilitarian mall for students.

Grafton centre is the best place I spend my Saturday mornings to afternoon. It has entertainment…read morerestaurants and shops to satisfy your shopping addiction if you know what I mean. Shops present are Next, H&M, Debenhams, Boot, Phone 4 u, Oasis, Millie cookies, La senza, Claire's accessories and many more designer shops all under one roof. The location in the city centre makes it sometimes exciting to leave your quiet room, sad you may think but it is quite thrilling. After my morning activities, I walk few mins to the bus stop to catch the park and ride bus all the way to the city centre. Then walk a short distance through the park to Grafton centre, where I fill my eyes with the things I can't afford and the things I can definitely go home with me. After all the shopping and the tired feeling, I stop at one of the restaurants to have my lunch before going home. It is a great way to spend ones Saturday and for family shopping.