Cath Kidston products could be Five Stars except I had a couple bags that didn't hold up under…read moredaily use. I'm hard on bags at times. The oilcloth typically covers a cardboard liner. Don't expect it to hold up if you're out in the rain for very long. I do love the zippered pockets and bright colorful prints. It's like the Shabby Chic of handbags! I love to switch bags depending on the occasion and destination. The adjustable strap provides various options for over the shoulder or cross body. Typically there's a second set of handles to carry the bags over your arm. In most styles the bottom of the bag has protection for when you put it down. They're just all around versatile and pretty. I make all my purchases online. Frequently there's a deal on shipping. It was very interesting the first time I ordered as I never purchased anything from outside the United States. Everything went very smooth. I'm recommending you check out the website.

I believe this location no longer exists, but there is one inside Westfield Mall in Shepherd's…read moreBush. I was so excited to visit this shop while in London this summer after hearing all the other locations had closed. First of all, it was incredibly difficult to find. It's not a forward facing store into the mall, more placed off to the side and hidden inside NEXT. Once I found it, I was super disappointed that all the wonderful Cath Kidston items I had loved over the years weren't even for sale anymore. No good handbags, limited selection of wallets. The store is TINY. They had more collaborations with juvenile looking prints on them than anything. Not really what I'm looking for at 55 yrs old! I wish they would bring back all the wonderful handbag and wallet styles from Pre-Covid times and all the beautiful floral prints. Also, there is no direct website. It's also hidden on the NEXT site. Super disappointed all around.

Adorable purses & wallets & umbrellas & all with the cute Scotty logo…read more Cloth & leather - large or small, there is definitely something you will find you can't live without They were having a wonderful sale while we were there & I scored a larger purse with a doggie print & matching wallet Also got a smaller purse with a contrasting snake print-motif accents. They are the only location left in London ( I overheard them telling another customer who was looking for a new purse ) but they were happy to call around & locate any item in which you might have an interest Lucky for me, everything was in stock & I got VAT back to boot! Huge fan!

oh radley, i waited so long to finally meet you! i often would pass by, and you were closed, with…read moreyour security bars tightly shut making it difficult to lovingly gaze at your colorful bags. and yet, on a mid-week excursion, success! i ooohed and ahhhed over your new shoe line, adored your totes and umbrellas, savored your buttery leather purses, and obsessive-compulsively touched every bag i saw. the damage? one bag and two totes are now mine, all mine. they are almost too pretty to use. i miss you radley!

First time stepping into the largest Burberry store in the world AKA Flagship Burberry Store in…read moreLondon! It is beyond massive, a multi-level Burberry store with amazing pieces and the best workers ever. We were assisted by Sam Ferman who was a delight. He was very personable, super friendly, understood the assignment of selling, marketing, and styling. Sam really enhanced our experience. He stayed with us after hours and answered all of our questions. He went above and beyond to search for the items that we were looking for.

Flagship Burberry!…read more Massive, spacious, and they served up beverages to help quench the thirst while perusing through and while waiting for the precious goods to see if it is in stock! Lovely and surge of smiles inside while looking through the creation, quality and craft!

Oh my God! It exists! This place is real! And it's open to the public. They have incredible…read moreBurberry buys and it's legit real. It's very nice that their security at the front door and the staff is extremely accommodating, they are a little shorthanded so give yourself some time and some patience. I worked with MJ and she was absolutely fabulous. I am not a tiny person by any means and she took the time to grab me some additional sizes out of the back. They do have up to size 16. Just ask for a sales clerk to help you. MJ totally went above and beyond for me. I got boots, a trenchcoat, and I even bought my mom a really nice wrap over poncho. Some of the items are marked down 50% off and then they have additional tag sales that are 40 50 and 60% off the sticker price. One trenchcoat would normally cost $2600+ I got everything for under $1400. This place is totally legit if you can make it it's worth a trip. They have bags, accessories, men's, and women's stuff. They even have shoes and kids clothes. It's a massive store. Give yourself some time and give the staff some grace. I can see why people will rave about this place online. The deals are real.

I have been looking for an everyday purse for a while now. While I was in London, I scrolled thru…read moreYelp for shopping areas and I discovered that Burberry had an Outlet here! I found the perfect purse at a great price for a designer purse. This store has a great selection of purses, accessories, and clothes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The reason I am writing this review is let people know that the Wi-Fi is not the best in this area of town. I had to wait in the store to call Uber because as soon as I walked outside I lost coverage. Both drop off and pickup had to be done on the main street and not in front of the Burberry Outlet.

When I've been to London and Paris with my daughter we always hit the handbag stores. There's…read moresomething about buying handbags in Europe that makes us feel like we are getting a better deal! My Orla Kiely handbag is laminated for use when it rains. I love the bright cheerful color and the zipper inside pocket plus key fob. The print on my bag is her signature design. I highly recommend this designer's handbags. I love mine. I can't wait until Spring and Summer when I wear my bright colors. Although I use this bag any time of year. Orla Kiely, is an Irish fashion designer based in London. She began her career designing hats, and moved on to design work on handbags and a variety of other items including kitchenware and cars. She received a master's degree from the Royal College of Art. She worked with several companies before setting up her own business. She's very popular and her products are well crafted.

...Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what…read moreyou've got 'til it's gone... I never knew how much I enjoyed using a wash cloth in the shower until I moved to Europe, where they're not widely used (they're rarely in hotels and I couldn't even find any at IKEA!) While perusing the bath section at Orla Keily I spied some sweet stem jacquard "face cloths". They were £3.00 each - I bought four - and they've already provided enormous enjoyment! Plus, Orla Keily prints just can't help but make me smile! In fact, they're so soft I'm thinking about going back for towels too! And did I mention the dresses?

Goodhood grows up!…read more I had popped my head in a few times at Goodhood's small East London outpost (formerly on Coronet Street, tucked away just off Hoxton Square) -- but they've now moved to these much nicer, much larger, much posher digs on Curtain Road. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this new location boasts a large lower level (with kids clothes! and lighting! and cosmetics/products!) as well as the main level with men's and women's fashion. Goodhood is a very popular lifestyle brand (just check out their following on twitter/instagram/facebook) -- and one can see why. It's very hip. I didn't find anything on this particular visit. The clothing isn't quite me. It's also very pricey. The kids clothes are cute, but anyone with an actual child realizes that it's an unnecessary expenditure to buy duds that get covered in food/drool, etc. I'm sure non-parents could buy these as gifts though! I'll be back to explore the cosmetics/product lines and homewares though...also very fond of their jewelry. Similar designs to Start nearby. Summary: great if you are looking for a unique gift or for something special for yourself or your home. Fun to have a poke around. I can't pull off most of the fashion but could def be convinced with some of their home items or beauty stuff. Also, everyone was friendly. A nice change for a boutique in Shoreditch!

Was previously a regular customer at GoodHood for a number of years. My wife bought me a baseball…read morecap from there for Christmas. I returned it today (Jan 8th, purchased Dec 15th) and they wouldn't take it back, even for store credit. Had it been purchased online, they would have had to under UK law, but it seems their returns policy on the website does not adhere to that either: https://goodhoodstore.com/deliveries-and-returns. They state here items must be returned within 14d of SALE, when actually UK law dictates that notice must be given within 14d of RECEIPT, and items returned within another 14d (28d of receiving items in total) There are plenty of other places that stock the brands that they do for a fraction of the price, and that allow 28d for returns. I genuinely thought I was supporting a local multi-brand store by buying from GoodHood, but it seems their policies are not customer-centric. Shame, nice range.

Very cute store! They had small items like mugs, coasters, bath and beauty items, as well as…read moreclothing and accessories. I loved that there were a variety of fun and brightly colored clothing items and the scarves were beautiful. The pricing seemed reasonable and everything was high quality. I loved that the sweaters were soft and not itchy as well. The staff was friendly and were making sure items were put away and straightened. Definitely a good stop if you're waiting at the station.

I just saw Sunny K's review for another branch of Oliver Bonas...so I had to share my love for this…read moreawesome little shop! This is my go-to boutique when I am bored and waiting for a train in St Pancras. I have also been known to divert my route home so that I can peek in here (and the cute Cath Kidston shop opposite) before jumping on a bus from Kings Cross. There are sooo many pretty dresses, accessories and presents here! My only problem is that the clothes here are so cute, I can't always tell if they suit me or not! I have brought things home only to have my fashion advisor (my other half) disapprove and tell me that it isn't flattering. Oops. At least the ladies here are happy to give you a refund if you get excited and buy something that doesn't match your body shape/colouring!! I have a slightly silly (but AWESOME) pink scarf from here that is covered with tanuki!** I blooming love tanuki (racoon dogs) as they are cute and remind me of Japan...my fashion advisor didn't approve, but screw him. I still think it is awesome, and will certainly not take it back! Handy hints: - If you want to try things on, they have a teeny screen to change behind at the back of the shop- just ask to use it - If they don't have your size, there is another Oliver Bonas shop over in Kings Cross station. ** The Oliver Bonas tanuki don't have the giant mythical balls like Japanese tanuki...but they are still cute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog

Isn't flock wallpaper really fun, wouldn't it be nice to go and see some "modern flock wallpaper",…read moreyou know, traditional but with heroin addicts hidden in the pattern and stuff, wouldn't it be great to pay lots of money for that and for it to actually be rather, well, underwhelming and a bit basic, as though sketched by a slightly disabled child. Erm, not really. Updating traditional works but when done with a skill. Unfortunately this is all a bit crude, a modern FCUK equivalent. Price - £100s per m

Timorous Beasties is a gorgeous little shop tucked away on Amwell Street, selling beautiful…read morehand-printed fabrics and wallpapers to order. The designs are have a feeling of Victorian grandeur but with a quirky and original modern twist, making you look twice to appreciate the pattern. It's not cheap to order from here but the results look striking. The store is small with only one shop assistant who is helpful, knowledgeable and not at all pushy- and she makes a mean cup of tea. Definitely worth a visit if you're refurbishing your home.