I used to work in the East End of Glasgow and could not believe it when I came across this little…read moreboutique! It sticks out like a sore thumb amongst the greasy spoon cafés and sun bed centres! It looks really lovely inside with nice dark wooden flooring and everything is so neat and tidy. If you have ever seen the episode of Cribs where they look at Mariah Carey's New York apartment, Cocoberry looks like her dressing room! You feel like you are really in a giant, well organized wardrobe rather than a shop! Imagine my disappointment then when I had a look at the actual stock itself and was pretty disappointed. I thought I might find something really unusual and quirky. Maybe I'm getting old but I just found a lot of it pretty trashy. There was the odd nice little dress but nothing which said, "BUY ME! BUY ME NOW!" The dresses were exactly the same in style as you could find in any high street chain store, except more expensive. Loads of girls will love Cocoberry and I really can see why. The dresses they sell look like dresses I see girls wearing in clubs and bars on a Saturday night. Unfortunately I am just a 1950s Betty through and through and didn't find anything to suit my personal taste.

Cocoberry is a beautiful little boutique in the unlikeliest of locations. Situated on Duke Street…read moreamongst the many charity shops and hairdressers, this place is a little corner of loveliness selling very pretty dresses and accessories. Lovely their stock may be, however I find this place a little pricey for it's less than glamorous location. However, I think Cocoberry might be positioning itself as a little corner of cool amongst the dingy Dennistoun streets, perhaps as the ultimate place to treat yourself to that to-die-for dress, a place to splurge and indulge in some serious retail therapy. Throwing swipe at the credit crunch, this place offers the ultimate in tempting attire, making it a very clever coco indeed.

I had the absolute pleasure of going along for the launch of this adorable boutique last week and I…read morecouldn't help but fall in love with everything this little gem stands for. I had the opportunity to speak with the team who have brought Saint Genevieve to life and their genuine and heartfelt commitment to bring sparkle to the the East End had me all gooey inside. While you Yelpers will know I'm more Snaffled-From-Oxfam than Designer-Vixen, I instantly loved the eclectic mix of styles, vibrant colours, ultra-feminine shapes and edgy embellishments on pieces all lovingly gathered from smaller/independent brands. From simple cardis and blouses to all-out-sequinned-green-and-candy-floss-pink mini dresses, a lot of thought has been put into this collection. As a curvy girl who LIVES AND DIES in midi length, the hem lines are too high for me - but I realise that Wednesday Adams is not everyone's modesty barometer. So, if you're off to Tibo or drooling for Dennistoun Bar-B-Que - or just on the hunt for a super cute party frock - be sure to pop into Saint Genevieve; a welcome dazzler now home on Duke Street.

From the owner: Home to an eclectic range of clothing, from exotic prints to 50's inspired, Saint Genevieve truly…read moreembraces and encaptures the word 'fashion' in our contemporary boutique with a nostalgic twist, lovingly built in the East End of Glasgow. As a family, we have always loved the world of fashion and what better way to exhibit that than celebrating independent brands and sharing them with the rest of Glasgow. The vibrancy of the East End, holds a dear place in our heart as our family grew up here and Saint Genevieve only adds to the blossoming cultural surroundings. At Saint Genevieve, we offer a fashionable alternative to the basic high street style, offering diversity of style and products you won't find anywhere else in Glasgow. We treat fashion as an extension of ourselves and we aim to emulate this with Saint Genevieve with all brands and products being hand selected by oursleves.

As an avid bargain-hunter and fan of vintage fashion, I can often be found rummaging in charity…read moreshops, delighting in my thrifty finds, so I was overjoyed when a swap shop opened nearby. An excellent addition to the east end, Simply Swap is a community initiative designed to reduce waste and recycle unwanted items, and the other amazing thing about it is that no money changes hands - it's all free! Shoppers simply bring along their own unwanted clothes, bags or shoes and exchange them for the same amount of items that previous swap-shoppers have brought in. I have been the swap shop's biggest fan since it opened and I'm constantly amazed by the things I find, which include a Zara mac, countless vintage dresses, vintage brogues and a lovely pair of Topshop heels which originally cost £62! I'm constantly recommending this place to family and friends, and it's well worth a visit to see what you can find, whilst recycling unwanted items. It really is true that one's trash is another's treasure and the swap shop is a wonderful wee trove of treats that allows you to reuse, recycle and rejoice at your finds.

From the owner: This is an enjoyable swishing experience in a unique shop. You can revamp your wardrobe for free by…read moreexchanging unwanted good condition clothes and fashion accessories for others new-to-you. Womenswear, menswear and childrenswear are available so the whole family can swish and freshen up their look. Enjoy this distinctive cash-free shopping experience while doing your bit for the environment. Warm welcome guaranteed!

We came across this old fashioned style wee sweet shop on Duke Street last weekend when I was…read morecraving some gummy sweets. It's quite a small shop with a counter to the left and behind the counter tubs/jars of lots of different types of old fashioned style sweets. Also on the counter and to the right they have some more 'modern' sweets (if that's even a thing!) and also some American sweets too. I was happy to see they had Halloween themed sweeties in the form of witches fingers & brain gummy sweets, milk chocolate skulls, a BIG chocolate pumpkin (which I really wish I'd bought now!) and some rather cool Stay Puft marshmallow man & Slimer from Ghostbusters lollies! We had to get one. The shop seemed to be ran by a lady and her 2 sons (?) helping her which I thought was very sweet (*groan*) but also I only know too well how horribly tempting it is as a kid to just help yourself to the delicious stock when your parent/s run/own a shop that sells sweeties! My poor Dad must've always wondered why he got through SO much stock...oops! :-) Prices are pretty good ~ you pay per 100g for the loose sweets. They also have a really good selection. I think they sell Slush Puppy style drinks too...I may be wrong as I was in a bit of a sugartastic zone when I was in there. It says on their Facebook page they sell hot drinks too. Also they make up 'Sweetie Sprays' which is a big basket of assorted sweets/chocolate for 'parties' (errr...YOURSELF!) for £14.99. They're open Mon-Sat, 9-5pm. If you're in the area and you happen to be one of them Sweet Shop Avengerz then get yourself in here. It's okay if you're teeths get damaged as there's a dentist pretty much next door! Sorted.

I had a house warming to attend and wanted to bring a nice gift , only thing is I am not the most…read moreorganised guy. So an hour before the party I was wandering down duke street when I came across 535 Duke Sweet , a traditional sweet shop with a modern twist. They had various hand made gifts available to take there and then. I settled on a sweetie spray that was packed with retro sweets and lots of chocolate.( at £14.99 was a steal). The girl even put a personalised message on the box .( at no extra charge ) The gift went down exceptionally well and was even sat on the dinner table as a centre piece. Great shop will be spreading the word.

Great shop. amazing choice of clothes. Staff are very friendly. Prices are not too bad and the…read morequality is really good. Fantastic shop to visit at sale time but be prepared it can be very busy.

This shopping center was less than 2 blocks from my hotel so I stopped in the food court for a…read morequick bite to eat. They have many fast food and restaurant options and it seems to be very popular place with the younger crowd as there is also an area for video games and entertainment. Just beware that many stores close early (6 pm I think) and although the food places may be open but many stores were not when I went around 7 pm.

We came here in order to get out of the rain. It's enclosed by a glass roof. There are three…read morestories and includes a supermarket- Tesco. It seems as if the shopping center draws a younger crowd.

great shop. i love it. There are so many things, books, crystals, etc. When you visit, you will…read morealways want to visit again and again. I always meet a lady at the cashier in the store who recommends things to me if I have a hard time choosing, and she helps me with great warmth and a good aura.

Authenticity of Samantha, excellent selection, traditional preservation and educationread more