In theory, this place should be my favourite shop ever. For some reason, though, there's something…read moreabout it that simply doesn't click. I love bags, I love hats, I'll find any excuse to buy a new scarf. And yet, this place is never the first, or even third, place I'll go to look for such items. I think it goes back to when I was younger and couldn't afford to shop here, but there must be something more. No matter how hard I try, though, I can't seem to put my finger on it. Don't get me wrong, they have lots of lovely items from which to choose. Their bags are great and often a little bit different or unusual - nothing like the same old Primark totes that everyone in Glasgow is dragging around. Accessorize is probably a great place to impulse buy all sorts of rings and gloves and purses; but I haven't really given it that chance. I think my problem is that I go here when I have money, not to browse. Whatever my issue is, Accessorize remains a great high street shop with a huge selection of all manner of accessories. If nothing else, it's great for window shopping.

It was my friend's wedding this summer and she asked that our outfits 'please include headwear'…read more Hmph. I love my friend, but didn't really fancy leaving the house wearing a bird on my head, or forking out my hard-earned cash for the privilege. Luckily I stumbled upon Accessorize on Buchannan Street and their ample selection of fascinators (that's the bird-like things) which started at very reasonable prices. The shop itself it is a good one too- it's much bigger than your average Accecorize store with bigger selections of jewellery, hair things, bags, some shoes, and now that winter's on its way- hats, gloves and scarves!

Formerly known as The Glory Hole this place's name always used to give myself & my friends a wee…read morechuckle...T-hehee! Childish I know...but back in the days of said GH I was often in here buying and selling clothes (this was the days before eBay kids) which was a brilliant idea. I'm not 100% sure they still do that now, but because of eBay (other auction sites are available) I very much doubt they still offer this service. Not a vintage shop as such, more a nearly new shop as I would guess 90% of their stock is (very) new/modern items & a lot appearing to be hardly worn. So I guess I would describe this as a sort of 'vintage' shop for folk that don't like retro styles. You'll find high street & fashion labels such as Top Shop, ASOS, River Island and others as well as the odd Karen Millen & more high end/designer items too. Everything is laid out very well & there's lots of space to wander & browse, it's also got great lighting too which is something some other vintage/2nd hand shops seem to lack. As well as clothes they sell shoes/boots, bags, belts & some jewellery too. Everything is a pretty reasonable price, especially considering the condition of the items. You can pick up some real bargains here if you can be bothered searching (Me = always!). Last time I was in I found 2 dresses I really liked but didn't have enough cash on me to pay for them (Note: they don't take cards here) so they nice lady serving said she would put them aside whilst I went in search of a cash machine (there's plenty on nearby Byres road) and when I returned she very kindly rounded down the price of the 2 dresses saving me a couple of quid! Such a lovely gesture. The staff here have always been super nice & friendly which is always a wee bonus. It's service like that that keeps folk coming back. For trying on clothes they have one small changing area which is better than nowt but can be a pain when the shop's busy, but good things come to those who wait...supposedly! It might be off the beaten (Ruthvern Lane) track but this wee hidden gem is well worth a swatch. Another example of a fantastic wee local Glasgow business.

Glorious has always been one of my very first stops when shopping in the West End for as long as I…read morecan remember. In fact, from way back when it was known as The Glory Hole. (I actually prefer the risque name!) The problem with Glorious is that that I NEVER leave without purchasing anything, and that's no exaggeration. If I can limit myself to a fortnightly visit and a maximum of two items purchased I'm doing well. The stock is always carefully selected- lots of on trend pieces, lots of items you missed out on first time round from the High Street, and a nice little smattering of vintage. There's also always a great selection of handbags. I think the prices are extremely competitive too. Its always possible to get two of three items for under £20 but equally you might spot a really special designer piece and pay a bit more for it but still get a bargain. The owners and staff are lovely and always enthusiastic about offering an opinion if needed. They all seem to take great pride in Glorious and subsequently all items for sale are of the highest quality; washed, pressed and ready to be worn. Often this can be a rarity from a secondhand store. Cant recommend this place enough and looking forward to my next pay day!

Oh, this is such a lovely, pretty shop with masses amounts of eye candy. Clam down dear, I'm not…read moretalking about men. No, I'm talking about an array of accessories. These are all pretty much focused on, or closely related to, weddings. So you can expect to find hats, scarfs, bags and belts. All of these are in pretty colours and are delicately made with lovely touches of beading, embroidery and lace. Thus, the prices are slightly higher than their M & S counterpart accessories and the like but you get what you pay for. Part of this being, the extremely welcoming and extremely friendly, knowledgeable staff that have a great eye for all things aesthetic. A lovely, sweet little wedding shop that has real personality.

A great wee shop for everything you need for sewing, knitting etc, also stocks lots of craft items,…read moresequins etc. They must have every possible colour and shape of button. Also they had some nice dressing up costumes for kids which were inexpensive, but looked good quality. Good prices and friendly service. The location is quite handy as well, being right in the middle of Paisley. The lady, Helen I presume, is happy to offer advice on the best way to do things which is much appreciated as I am not very good at this kind of thing.

good wee shop but thing is they never awnser the phone so your going in their not knowing if they…read morehave what you want or not

In my opinion, this is a brilliant light shop! They sell all things light related from standard…read morelamps & bulbs to custom made (both size & colour) lampshades and all kinds of light fittings and chandeliers. They also sell small pieces of furniture such as coffee tables, side tables, clocks and pictures. I have bought nearly all the light fittings for our house from Ruth at Cotterells and she has been very helpful. They have also offered a sale or return on large light fittings so that we can check it actually works in the room. This is reassuring when you are thinking of spending a few hundred pounds on a light fitting! Price wise they have a good range of options and look out for their own brand lights which are very competitively priced. I highly recommend them.

Quiet and expensive... The two go together these days I suppose in this economic climate. I…read morewouldn't bother heading here if you were on a budget. If money is no object though or if you're for lighting for an event, I'd definitely recommend a peek. Get your sunglasses on though, as the decor is just their own lights! I came here with a friend who was searching for lighting for his degree show, and they equipped him well (oo-er). The staff are very knowledgable on their subject, and the lad in the warehouse gave him a good deal on arc lights to light his and his class-mates work. It's a shame it's so hidden away, but gems often are.

How did I resist the lure of Oliver Bonas for so long?…read more They always have great window displays and I finally managed to pop in for a quick visit before dining at Ubiquitous Chip. They sell much more than books and dresses - there's also some body products, statement necklaces and accessories as well as selection of homewares. A while back I got two really sweet bowls from a friend and Oliver Bonas had similar ones so I got another couple to add to the set. On the way to the register I also glanced at the cards and saw a perfect birthday card for my Mum, so I grabbed that. Then, while waiting to be served I turned and noticed the Korres body washes were two for £8 (normally £8 each) so grabbed those as well. As you can see, I'm like a bull in a china shop when I go into places like these. There is simply too much stuff that I want (need) and I can't resist. The service was friendly (although possibly a little robotic as the staff member who was serving me asked me the exact same question the other staff member asked her customer), and the prices aren't too bad - for that haul it was around £20. Will I be back? Of course - I can't stop thinking about their great selection of dresses. Oh dear.

Having just met with a friend, I decided to take the long way home and stop in to a few shops along…read morebyres road. I absolutely love this shop and don't frequent it enough in my opinion. I want to buy everything I can get my hands on, and that doesn't bode well with my checking account, but I do it anyway! Today, however, I decided that I would simply be browsing, to kill some time before heading home, and that's exactly what I did. Not only do they have an amazing spread of dresses and socks (cute as anything socks) but they also have books, jewlry, cards, candles and a wee section of kids stuff. It really is a shop full of quality products at reasonable prices. The staff are friendly to boot which is a nice touch in little shops such as this. They make you feel like the want you in their stores, even if just to have a look. There was one girl in there who knocked over and smashed a mug. One of the girls working in the shop quickly came over to help clean up the mess and the girl was so beyond apologetic, it took nothing short of actually giving the girl the broken mug to convince her that it was ok and that these things happen. I love this shop for a quick gift when my brain can't come up with ideas, and I love this shop for decorating tips, as the always have the shop decorated so perfectly. Well, I'd love my home to have many things from this shop. Check this place out, you won't be sorry that you did!

Mystique is a lovely bridal shop situated in the cute little village of Bridge of Weir, not far…read morefrom Glasgow Airport. Mystique stock all the usual brands you would expect from a bridal store but also have a few more unusual numbers so it is definitely worth a look. Although I am not a bride to be myself, if I were searching for a wedding gown I think I would be more drawn towards a place like Mystique than the usual suspects in Glasgow city centre. The staff can give you a lot more attention and you're more likely to find something unique and individual. As well as bridal wear, Mystique also stock bridesmaids dresses, accessories and evening wear. It's incredible how much they manage to fit into this little shop! On my visit to Mystique I was looking for a dress for my graduation ball. I was helped by a lovely, bubbly girl named Kayleigh and she showed me all sorts of dresses in gorgeous colours. Unfortunately I never made a purchase as everything was a little bit too grand and fancy for what was essentially a massive piss up at the Marriot Hotel in which we were deluding ourselves with a sense of grandiose by called it a "ball". However if I ever do find "the one" in amongst the droves of losers and decide to get married I will definitely be popping back into Mystique.

My perpetual tour of 'girly shops' continues…read more Initially the emphasis was on fun and funky accessories in this shop but now, as well as the handbags and jewellery they have a selection of glamorous and glitzy clothes too. Basically it does what it says on the tin! The goods are laid in out by colour, which I like, the emphasis being on colourful tops studded with the ubiquitous sequin and sexy dresses. You know what I'm trying to say. Hopefully. For such unusual clothes, prices are very reasonable starting at around £20 with regular sales.

cool little place for stylish bags shoes and any clothing just about!!!! staff are lovely and…read morereally chatty(in a good way) xx always some great steals in the sale racks and which are usully all £10! perfect for a quick fashion fix ill usually go in there if im goin on an unexpected night out and need something quick! luvleeejubleee! x

The idea of airport shopping is a bit strange to me, mainly because I'm an overly-organised person…read moreand have a full carry on bag at most times. But if shopping is your thing, then you're probably going to love The Fashion Place. This is in the newly refurbished part of the departures area near the Beardmore and is actually a pretty large, well-stoked shop. It's not cheap either, so you can expect to find designer brands and slightly hefty prices here. I just popped in for a quick nosey. The store is laid out by brand rather than gender and they stock labels like Superdry, Lacoste, Armani, Boss Orange, Ted Baker and Barbour. They also do shop and collect meaning you can buy your stuff and then pick it up when you return from your trip which I imagine would be quite handy (but delayed gratification is not my kind of thing, so I'd just take it with me.) Worth a look + don't worry about getting pestered by the staff, they barely looked at me.