A friend of mine sings praises to this boutique in Clapham and she always wears unusual pieces from…read morethere. So I popped in last week to check them out. Galleria Conti sells gorgeous, wearable clothes from both well known brands like Maxmara Weekend, Farhi and hot fashion pieces from Luella, as well as quirky one offs. Their prices were a pleasant surprise, too. I've picked up a Farhi smock coat which I've been admiring in Selfridges, but at much better price. Alannah Hill and Nicole Miller dresses were to die for. A definite must for that special dress. Shop staff were lovely too, friendly, helpful and bags of style advice if you stuck for ideas. They also have an inhouse professional stylist. I shall be back. Thank you very much.

A fantastic little boutique on Battersea Rise - with brilliant personal service. I bought a…read moregorgeous dress that needed altering. When the alterations weren't right, Marietta ordered me a brand new dress within days. She could not have been more helpful. I will definitely be back!

This store is ideal for me in every way. They carry a wide range of brands that are difficult to…read morefind elsewhere. Their staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you with any questions, problems, or other issues that may arise while you shop.

Cordings is owned by the world famous musician, Eric Clapton. This is the only shop I know in…read moreLondon that only stock button-cuff shirts. I only buy gifts in this shop for friends and family. Nothing really for myself, I have to say. Nonetheless, Cordings have very good deals when it comes to their winter and summer sales.

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

I like it in here. Despite coming out empty handed yesterday. It's just a little more exclusive…read morethan Karen Millen to give you an idea of the kind of shop and price you're looking at. The sale stuff is excellent - you can always tell a good shop by how their sale stuff is hung. It's not shoved at the back of the shop like you usually find. In fact, it's just a pleasant surprise that you notice on the tag that the amazing dress at the front of the shop is half price. Brilliant. The staff are friendly. I was the only person in the shop yesterday and usually I HATE that. I feel compelled to buy stuff - you can't browse and hide if no one else is in there. Especially in expensive boutiques. The dresses are great - not cut to my exact tastes though which is why I came out empty handed. Their jackets are cut very well and very 'officey' - shame I wear jeans to the office now or I'd have come out with three. I think if I keep popping back I'll find some great stuff in here. Lots of floaty silk stuff. Wedding perfect. Dresses usually about £200 are about £60 in the sale right now. Bargain. Oh, and if the staff are reading this, if you could reduce that amazing gorgeous long silk dress I spotted, I'd appreciate it. Ta very much.

Excellent boutique, absolutely a hidden gem there on Percy Street. I popped by last week and the…read morerange was exciting and unique. Get shopping ladies, you won't regret it! They have some great stuff, something different from anything on the high street. They are currently doing discounts, so definitely NOT TO BE MISSED. Promise you, you'll come out of the shop with a smile on your face.

Designer stores are not plentiful in Chiswick for men and this is one of two that I know of. If…read moreyou are into smart casual clothes they have a good selection of brands offering t-shirts, shoes, trainers, jeans, sweat shirts etc and also have a small part at the back of the ship for Suits, shirts and ties etc. Brands include Polo, Armani, UCLA, D&G, G-star etc and they are priced at typical designed prices (i.e. quite expensive) - You will shop cheaper elsewhere but you may find something here that is a little bit different. Never mad busy, good service and a well laid out store. Check out the website for more details of the stock and brands that they carry. There is also another store nearby selling designer so you can also pop in there and see if anything floats you boat.

Well established independant clothing retailer of Mens and Womens fashion, with 6 stores across the…read moreUK. Good selection of clothing from decent brands like Giorgio Armani G-Star Paul Smith Hugo Boss Vivienne Westwood Juicy Couture Reasonable Priced although some items are expensive. If your in the area worth a look.

I wouldn't be much of a girl if I didn't visit Topshop- Every women in Australia wishes they'd open…read moreone over here- but alas until recently when they started doing online ordering with a great website catalog, the only way to get your top shop fix was to go to London. I never thought I'd be able to lump cheap and chic into the same sentence... usually fashion claiming to do so makes you look more like roadkill then fashionista. Top shop is one of those few places where they live up to the cheap and chic promise. fun girlie pieces, cheaper more wearable remakes of your favorite catwalk look and celebrity wardrobe items. You always know if you need or must have something new to wear on that date or maybe to a new party your going to topshop is the type of place you can run into on you lunch break and pick up something that'll make you feel fab and won't break the bank too. cheap enough to buy something cute every week. Did I mention celebrities also shop here too? Kate Moss not only is a long time devotee of topshop but she now even designs a line for them so mere morals like me can purchase a bit of her style. The only downside is everyone else shops at topshop too so don't expect to be the only girl wearing that 'it' dress or shirt!

A British institution and world famous for its good value, fashionable clothes and for having Kate…read moreMoss as the poster girl. I'm lucky enough to be able to hit the flagship branch of Top Shop with a tennis ball from my office. Great for lunch time shopping and late night bargain hunting. If you haven't been to Top Shop and you live in London, you've most likely been living under a rock for the last 10 years!

This is an excellent shop for shalwar kameez and sarees. Though the prices are slightly on the…read moreexpensive side, the clothes are stylish and worth the price. Stock seems to move quite fast too, everytime I visit I see totally new pieces. The staff are very friendly and will guide you through your shopping trip. They do slight alterations too if you wish, which is very handy for me. This is my favourite shop for Indian clothing. Recommended.

The boutique sells gorgeous women's clothing and fine chocolate…read more We enjoyed the service provided by the two owners and their fantastic dressing room, really worth a visit. The selection of clothes is stunning mix of different brands with beautiful handmade Italian shoes. I would recommend a visit as more independent shops like this should be open in our high street. Last but not least, we were offered a sample of chocolate by a French company that tasted absolutely delicious.

The shop went through some renovation and change of management last summer, reopening selling…read moremenswear and womenswear with a different name. The renovation simplified the internals giving a more contemporary look. The owners are really building most of the internals by themselves like the wooden shelves on the walls or the till desk. Quite remarkably I must say. There are more dressing rooms, one for the gents and two for the ladies. The menswear selection includes an organic brand called Knowledge Cotton, which clothes are gorgeous when you touch them; a local designer called Eastie Empire Tailors that produces a line of clothing taking inspiration from the old days; Superga shoes and other brands. They have an interesting selection of man caps too from a London designer called Dasmarca. The womenswear selection includes several brands like Stefanel, HunkyDory, Selected Femme, Patrizia Pepe, Jucca, Hartford and etc.. A well mixed selection of different brands that gives you the impression that everything belongs to one designer. Congratulations to the buyer. The staff is always friendly and open to have a chat explaining you the brands and why they selected them. There is no rush or push, you can try on and come back when you want, these guys are really adding a service for free for you. This is what you would call a real local shop and a real local shop service. Buy local!