Hidden up two flights of stairs on a side street near L1 is The Dressing Room. My expectation was…read morethat this vintage designer boutique would be way out of my price range and rather elitest. How wrong I was! It's a gorgeous set-up with chandeliers and fabric draped across the ceiling with luxurious silky curtains. It reminded me of a princess's dressing room (and boy does she have good taste!) No two items are the same and they choose only the finest quality vintage outfits, none of that run of the mill 'I'll have to sew that here, and take that up there' nonsense. They not only sell vintage but also designer and upcoming labels which are all mixed together on the rails, hanging lovingly side by side could be a stunning designer dress and a 1920s vintage piece. The price ranges are as varied as the styles with dresses ranging from £20 to around £500 so everyone has the opportunity to buy their little piece of unique clothing! The accessories were amazing, they had headbands, brooches, rings, earrings... all sorts of little gems that would be great as gifts or as a personal treat, now these were the real bargains, all carefully handpicked and oh so cheap. Forget the common Topshop dresses and the outfit clashes and purchase some top quality threads from a boutique that will make you feel like royalty. They had some beautiful prom dress style formal wear, I just need an occasion and I'll be back with my credit card quicker than you can say Gok Wan.

Want to know what makes this place special? It's not the advert on Juice FM but the welcoming and…read morehelpful Lana and her knowledge of formal and casual designer wear. The celebrity launch party donated a big slice of the income to charity. The shop's white interior is well lit and shows off the fasion well. It has a realxing atmosphere with pop music playing in the background. One of the coolest security guards you will ever meet keep a close eye on the bags, jewelry and ladies designer fasion. Check out the Buba bags as worn by Katy Price (aka Jorden). Despite the designer look and really good fashion the prices are great but don't be mistaken - you should not start comparing April Boutique to TK Max. Prices range from £50 to £500 but there are payment schemes to help. Bring your wages and visit the VIP area with seating TV and drinks.

It surprises me not a jot that April Boutique are pulling out the Summer Sale banners. This is an…read moreextremely expensive store with extremely specialist contents. Even in the window is a sign just to inform the casual passer by of payment plans which are available. I don't know about you, but I don't plan on taking out a mortgage for a dress anytime soon! However, this boutique exudes elegance, celebrity chic and high fashion. Even the mannequins glitter with silver mirrors, enticing custom into the shop. When I have been by, it has always seemed empty but if only one customer bought a dress per day, I think they'd make their rent! A shopping experience for the rich, the VIP and the wannabe wealthy. Beauty (fashion at least) comes at a price!

Bravissimo is a life saver. Ok, I'm guessing most people don't know what it's like to be more than…read moreample on top, but I can tell you it's a pain in the arse. And the back. And on top of that you have to spend your life wearing granny bras and over-the-shoulder-bolder-holders. Now that there's a Bravissimo in Liverpool, all that has changed. Say goodbye to your dull grey bosom buddies that could theoretically be used as hammocks. Bravissimo stocks girly, colourful bras that fit all sizes, even the sizes that you didn't dream were physically possible without surgical enhancement. Not only that, they also have a range of clothes and swimwear for the top-heavy lady. I'm not really bothered about the swimwear, as I don't like strap marks so my bikinis usually disappear as long as no one's looking, but the clothes are essential. Available in curvy, really curvy or super curvy, even the sizes don't make you think of yourself as overly big. A must have for all top heavy women, but good for 'normal' sizes too. If you haven't discovered Bravissimo yet, I pity your boyfriends.....

I am not the best person to review this shop for obvious reasons but I'll do my best!…read more Bravissimo is a specialist shop that offers a wide variety of bras to suit all sizes, so whether you're flat-chested or top-heavy, staff can kindly assist to give you the perfect fit whatever your taste. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours so it doesn't matter if you want to look pretty in pink or bold in blue, they have it all. Their prices are normally higher than most standard stores but this is understandable due to their difference. Bravissimo is not your average shop and you will not find any shop similar nearby, so it is a great place to find what you're looking for.

Strangely I am a fan of The Little Boutique. Strangely because I've never bought anything in here,…read moreeither for myself or for anybody else! I've heard great things about this store, and have called in quite a few timesbut I just never see anything I like, but it's nice to browse! The Little Boutique stocks dresses mostly: colourful, sequinned, silk and satin, things that you'd wear for a party, a night out or a day at the races. All the extras and accessories are available with lots of jewellery and hair pieces all laid out on dressing tables. In all honesty, I do feel The Little Boutique is a little overpriced as the stock, while it may be handmade/designer/boutique/one-off, whatever, it can often appear a little, well, tacky, even dare I say tarty, perhaps that's a little harsh, as I say I like to browse here, and the staff are really genuine always saying hello and allowing you to look around freely.

Similar to the other clothing shops in the precinct, this only stands out because of the lovely…read morestaff, who are always helpful and polite. Same sorts of clothes as everywhere else, and a small shoe and bag section, with some additional accessories near the till. For some reason there always seems to be a lot of mums with pushchairs in here, though I can't quite figure out why. Prices are competitive, quality occasionally questionable, but generally a pretty decent clothes shop.

It is difficult to speak passionately about these ubiquitous stores adjacent, opposite, and above a…read morevery similar store selling very similar merchandise in a vey similar way. However STorm is probably the more famous, more popular store of the bunch. I must say, I preferred the old store near Lewis's, while the stock was similar, the shop was larger and brighter, there was more stuff and more space to look; it was a little decrepit, but it wasn't in St John's which I tend to find dark and claustrophobic Now there is no alternative I shop here. The stock is variable with some obligatory tat but an occassional bargain (as with most of these style stores) and the staff are always on hand and very helpful.

You won't miss Desire when driving or walking past. It has two green potted trees out of the front…read moreof the shop and beautiful colourful dresses tempting you into the shop in the display window. The clothing is fairly dressy with some stunning long evening dresses (some brightly coloured) but also some less dressy tops that you could wear in the evening, possibly the day time, depending on your engagement. My favourite find, although I didn't purchase it was a short red dress with a ruffle effect at the top. I was trying to work out where on earth I would wear the dress. I have so many in my wardrobe that I just couldn't possibly, at the minute, justify another buy. So thanks Desire but I need to find a reason for a new purchase, but hope to see you again soon!

I am definitely a fan of The Dressing Room…read more I remember when it first opened and I thought "I won't be shopping in there; it'll be all the same stuff I can get cheaper in town; it'll be overpriced; the staff with be stuck up and unapproachable," but once again, I was proved wrong and very cynical. The Dressing Room stocks a beautiful collection of clothes accessories and jewellery which is not easily found in town, there's a real sense of style in here and the window displays are consistently alurring. The prices are not extortionate and considering the convenience of the store, are actually very reasonable. The staff, in my experience, are variable: some days they're friendly, some days not, but they're only human and everybody has an off day! I would say this shop has a particular target audience: young fashionable females, and I don't think the mechandise will appeal to all of the local ladies.

I was a little apprehensive about going into Fashion Force as its not the type of clothes shop I…read morewould normally choose to go in, but a friend had bought a nice inexpensive dress there so I thought I'd have a look. The shop, although small at the front, reaches quite a way back. It is bright and does tempt you to have a good look around. Unfortunately once I started to have a look wrong I found that the clothes were all a bit samey. There were a lot of different items available but they all seemed rather generic and nothing really stood out to me. Everything seemed to be of a fairly low quality, although of a low price. i was hoping to find some inexpensive gems here but I was left a little disappointed

My neices all love this shop because it's cheap cheap cheap and full to the brim with fashionable…read morebargains. Womens clothes, shoes and bags. Changing rooms are rubbish and they don't take returns but at these prices i think most women could overlook that and still be a fan of the shop!

Poppy's specialises in occassionwear, such as mother of the bride outfits. My mother actually…read morebought her outfit for my sister's wedding from here. They stock a wide range of well known makes including Condici. My mum said the service was great and the saleswoman was not pushy at all. It is quite expensive, but you are getting quality outfits.