I find this shop to be incredibly tacky and cheap, and the products just fall apart. The store is…read moreincredibly cramped and they appear to have tried to get as many products as possible squished in. The last time I came in here many of the jewellery was on the floor (would you really want to put earrings in that had been trampled on? Surely far from hygienic). On the topic of earrings, I can never understand why so many people decide to have their ears pierced here, it's incredibly busy, and on top of that a staff member does it in the shop window (each to their own I suppose). If you're under 14 you may like this place (pocket money would cover the price of most products), if not head to Accessorize (trust me you'll thank me for it.

A larger branch of the ever popular Clairs Accessories which is great for all your accessories…read more From hair clips and handbags to makeup and rings there is a style to match every outfit. Also offers a ear piercing service but I must say I dont like how its done in the window for all to watch. Staff here are always helpful and offer great styling advice.

If you find yourself in Cardiff, I'd recommend visiting the market (also known as Central Market)!…read moreIt's been around since the 1700s, and in the same Victorian-style building - with a big glass roof - for over 100 years. There's *a lot* to look at and take in, so heads-up if you're a person that gets overstimulated by noise (because that's what the market is: organized chaos of vendors selling anything and everything from coffee to clothing to walking sticks to fish). We enjoyed a bunch of food that we brought to the low, bar-style seating on the first floor, including... Tukka Tuk (5) - first floor, 219 - 223: Indian street food by a multi-award winning chef. And, yeah, believe the hype. This was one of the best things we ate in Wales (and it was vegan!). We did the Build A Bowl and chose 1) half pilav rice and half plain chips topped with 2) coconut dal and 3) cauli kemp. It was rich, creamy, and an absolute explosion of flavor! I regret sharing this with my partner, so - PRO TIP - get your own. Pierogi (4) - first floor, 213 - 217: Polish pierogis. These fresh dumplings prepared daily using their family's special recipe are DELICIOUS. We tried the vegan ones, which at the time were roasted buckwheat with onion and mushroom sauce. So, so good. There's usually five-ish flavors to choose from, and I think they come in two portions (small with four pierogies; large with seven pierogies). Cardiff Bakestones (4) - ground floor, 161 - 165: Known for their Welsh cakes (which are kind of like a scone or a biscuit; softer and slightly sweet, they're baked round with a crinkly edge. Cardiff Bakestones has LOTS of different flavors (like salted caramel, nutella, lemon curd, chocolate chip, etc.) and also vegan and gluten-free options. Definitely get a couple more than you think you're gonna want, because *trust me* you're going to want another right after the one you've just eaten!

Cardiff Market/Marchnad Caerdydd is kind of like our flea markets and we check it out last…read moreWednesday. I bought a teeshirt and Gord bought a couple of stones and a faggot (a savory meatball made from minced pork offal [heart, liver, and fatty belly meat], wrapped in caul fat and baked or stewed in gravy). Cardiff Market (also known as Central Market) is an impressive Victorian structure which offers a unique shopping experience in the heart of a modern, bustling city. Under one great glass roof you will find a wealth of products ranging from pots and pans to bread and butter, and from nuts and bolts to rock and roll. Cardiff Market has been trading in one form or another since the 1700's.

Exotic Glitter keeps things cheap and extremely cheerful. This little shop of loveliness is…read morebursting with colour and tinsel! Aimed at teens, students and young women, who have usually got designer tastes, but rarely the budget to match. It's not my kind of shop, but I have bought gifts for people here. Everything is a little too over-board for my tastes these days... the bags are too frilly and fussy, and the jewellery just a wee bit too large and in your face... but is perfect for the young women that these items are targeted at. When I was sixteen I had chandeliers hanging out of my ears and about half a metres worth of bangles up my arms, with more rings than Liberace adorning my fingers, but not now... No, nowadays I don't wear a single ring or bracelet, although having been a jewellery designer in my day, I have plenty to choose from. I do wear earrings, but these rarely get changed, and are always petite little drops that I barely notice sleeping in... how things change! Sadly Exotic Glitter has a lease / for sale notice in their window at the moment.

Not really great on the jewellery front, far too sparkly and far too cheap. It would be really good…read moreif they could focus more on the exotic, as the kimonos in store are truly beautiful, but there are too few available. They also had a small selection of lace gloves, which I believe come from China, and are rather unique, so I do hope that they can get a wider variety of these in store. If you're into making your own necklaces or bracelets, Exotic Glitter does have a good assortment of beads, charms and string. So whilst not the best of stores, Exotic Glitter does have a lot of potential, and amongst the over sparkly and garish you can come across hidden treasures (I discovered a beautiful cameo necklace).

i Claudius is a vintage clothing and fancy dress shop, so you can go there to pick up a pair of…read morebell-bottomed flares, a full body bee costume, or accessories such as masks and wigs. When I last walked past the shop, the mannequin outside appeared to be a cross between a terrorist and a clown, with a sign strung around its neck saying 'Make peace not war'. Inside the window the mannequins were modelling a range of the shop's animal costumes. The staff are on the ball, and offer an alterations service if items on display don't fit you - but they can be a bit pushy at times. The shop's emphasis definitely seems to be on fancy dress over vintage, nowadays, whereas in the past (I think) it was the other way around.

Fantastic. First of all; a good fancy dress shop is hard to come by these days, and secondly; this…read moreis a brilliant one. I must offer a warning to start with; the models outside are terrifying. Honestly. They change from time to time, depending on the mood of the shop owner, but were sinister, nasty, horrifying models the last time I went. A peculiar, pale butler holding a tray with a model of a heart on it stood on the right hand side. On the left there was a freakish monster, all guts and entrails, that looked like a cross between Frankenstein's monster and Predator. I found it worrying that kids weren't at all bothered by these terrifying objects while I needed medical attention. If you do make it inside, the shop is brilliant. Not going for such a mainstream audience, the costumes are original and novel here. The Wolf costume particularly impressed me. This is what costume shops should be, quirky and original with a dose of the weird.

Butterfly Fabrics claims to be 'unique in all aspects', and this is in the most part true.... They…read moreare a pretty special little shop that stocks some really gorgeous fabrics. This is hardly surprising considering how long they have been in business; established in 1989, they have been around for over twenty years, and it shows. What's interesting about this is that they opened up shop just before the previous global recession, and having weathered this, they possess the foresight and experience to get through the current one. Butterfly Fabrics is a more upmarket material shop and stocks designer fabrics such as Liberty and John Kaldor, quality silks from India and China, as well as stocking a wide range of craft fabrics for patchworking and quilting. Inevitably the sell all of the associated items to go with this, including patterns for clothes as well as patchworking, along with threads, needles, buttons etc etc... They also stock sewing machines, fabrics for fancy dress and a range of fashion accessories. This is a delightful little shop, (that actually isn't that little), and if you are looking to buy some special material I highly recommend it.

Butterfly is the most expensive fabric shop on city road. My general choice would be Terry's…read morefabrics for the range and lower prices. If you're a textile design student or a seam person you will appreciate the more ordered sorting and layout to Butterfly fabrics, the sorting starts at the books of patterns and continues to the wheels of fabrics. If your need a fancy dress or starting tailoring and fashion this is a must see store. Satin, Silk, cotton and various other materials in a multitude of patterns are available and in stock. They also sell all the craft accessories you could ever need with roles of thread and sewing equipment and supplies. The materials here are more stylised and meant for serious tailors and dressmakers, art people and design students. Invariably the shop is generally quite so you will have all the expert advice at hand from the staff.

This shop is fantastic for a simple and classic yet gorgeous pair of shoes that are exceptional…read morequality. They're expensive, but are worth every penny if you're looking for something to wear all day, every day without getting blisters. What I love most about Dune is their selection of boots which range from cute stiletto ankle boots to practical flats, and as they're good quality, you know they're going to last. This shop, hidden away in the Capitol Centre, is not large, but there are plenty of beautiful shoes to be found and there are plenty of staff available to help and give expert and friendly advice. Sadly, though, because of its size, this store tends to run out of the nicest things pretty quickly. So if you see something you like, get it quick because it probably wont be there next week, especially if you wear a popular size.

Dune is one of my favourite shoe shops in Cardiff. All of their shoes, boots, sandals, handbags and…read moreother accessories are of a very high quality, so you know they will wear well. While Dune stocks plenty of on-trend styles, it also has plenty of more classic looks that can stand the test of time. I have a pair of boots from here that I've had for five years, and have actually paid to have the soles replaced because I still love them so much! You won't find cheap shoes or bags here. Most items are made of good quality leather, and those that aren't (such as some of the fabric bags) are made of durable, hard-wearing man-made materials The shop is only small, but when there's a sale on it gets rammed in there while every Dune-lover tries to hunt out a bargain. Sadly, I never seem to find anything in the sales because being a size 5 it's such a popular size they fly out of the door - those with less common shoe sizes may have more luck!

Old fashioned looking shop but with some awesome shoes. I just bought a pair of white patent…read moreplatforms for my wedding :D Stocks wedding brand Rainbow and offers dying service. Also has With Love (which is what mine are). Staff are very helpful but the store's a bit cramped.

A G Meeks in St Davids arcade cardiff, sell a lovely range of womens shoes. From boots to sandals,…read moreto day footwear & high heels. Good prices & nice staff.

Zebra2 is a weird name and the store is fairly odd too. Its like a tiny treasure trove/boutique…read moreslightly out of place between Salt bar and the Glee club. Its quite a busy looking shop, they have a lot to squeeze into the small place. They sell handbags, jewelry, accessories and gifts. Some of their bags are designer but I can't tell the difference between Primark and Prada. Its worth having a look at their funky jewelry, all of which is reasonable priced and feel unique. A great stop to catch tourists wanted to buy up a gift, and a good browsing spot if your in the area.

Amongst the bars and restaurants that dominate the Mermaid Quay area of Cardiff Bay, there are a…read morefew small shops dotted about giving visitors a chance to do a spot of shopping. Zebra2 is one of them: a tiny boutique shop sandwiched between the Glee comedy club and Salt bar. Packing in quite a selection of jewellery, handbags, clothing, sunglasses and other accessories for women, prices range from cheap to pretty pricey, with a designer labels hanging off some items. Labels include Desigual, Darling, Yumi, Fiorelli, Bulaggi, Littlearth, Smith & Canova, Suzy Smith, Blowfish and Momiji. It's all quite glam, and I found a lot of the items a bit flouncy, but it's worth a look if you're passing as there aren't that many shops to browse in the Bay!

Y C Sports provides sporting goods and accessories. The business has had a renovation and the…read morequality of products is excellent. Products range from football to more unusual sports. The staff really knows what they're talking about, so if you need advice check them out. When you really need an accessory and you can't wait to have it delivered go to Y C Sport and get it instantly.

Amazing Shop !!! Especially The Gentleman John, who showed me the tennis rackets and accessories. I…read morewalked in THINKING of buying a racket and left with a racket. Babolat Pure Drive Play was amazing!! The quality of the strings and they are basic are outstanding!! The RRP for this product was £250 and the gent bumped the price down :) Such an amazing store, My go to shop for tennis stuff 10/10, youll be seeing more of me.

Couture is the brainchild of Rachael Corrigan, who only recently relocated her designer boutique…read morefrom Swansea to the quaint corner of High Street Arcade. If you're a Pussy Galore lover, then you'll find Couture is definitely worth a hearty browse of its eclectic kaleidoscope dresses, tops and skirts. Black seems to be the only colour in shortage here. With a Yankee Candle ablaze in the corner and no discernible decor , Couture is one of those boutiques where the clothing rightly takes centre stage. Only the ground floor was available for shopping when I stopped by, and Rachel explained that once the massive delivery of A/W stock arrives, the first floor will open as well (this is where the dressing rooms are hiding). I found a few items that'd suit my small-but-strong frame, but overall, Couture's clothing is a bit ostentatious for my liking, although it's evident the pieces are exquisite and well made. Couture indeed. The shop is tiny (much like the quirky dresses you'll see here), but thankfully you're not overcome with that claustrophobic feeling like when browsing other designer boutiques in the city, thanks to the austere interior and absence of unbounded clothing racks.