I used to be handbag obsessed, but I've calmed down a bit since I've realised I need money for more…read moreimportant things like food and rent. But naturally I still flock to any store like Harding's that showcases a bit of leather arm candy. Before I even had a chance to look around, I warmed to this store once I heard Jackie Wilson's "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" wafting through the shop floor. My shopping experiences are inexplicably influenced by the kind of background music shop owners choose to play. Harding's offers a selection of handbags, luggage and travel accessories to customers with a range of tastes and budgets. Most of the handbags were on sale when I went in there, some priced as low as £15. Suitcase, coats, purses and travel kits were also on display, from brands like Antler and Revelation. The cheerful shop assistant greeted me when I walked in and allowed me a no-hassle browsing opportunity, to which I'm always grateful.

Luggage is one of those items that, upon discovering that I had accidentally become an adult, I…read morefound I didn't have a clue where to get it from. I went through my childhood considering luggage to be just one of those things that appears when you need it, and goes away when you don't, much like spatulas. I could never have conceived of a world where there was such a high and constant demand for luggage to necessitate dedicated shops. It seemed insane to me. However, after the shock of adulthood had passed and I realised I did actually need to purchase luggage, I was eternally grateful for this shop. Before discovering this place, I was faced with the terrifying prospect of maybe, just maybe, having to go to Argos and using their infernal system to purchase my suitcases. I object to Argos on two grounds; firstly, you usually can't see what you're buying before you buy it, and secondly, it just seems so uncouth to get your goods brought to you by number,. So, just before I headed off to Argos, I had a fateful chat with my dad. I mentioned my destination and the reason for it, and he called me an idiot and told me to go to Harding's, where you can actually see the suitcase before you buy it so you have a proper idea of the size. So God bless you, Harding's. I didn't know you existed until I needed you, and when I did, there you were.

When it came to Christmas shopping last year, this place really saved my bacon. My mum had decided…read morethat for Christmas she wanted a new leather handbag, but not of the kind that you might find in Debenhams or House of Fraser, oh no, this had to be a different kind of handbag. The kind of handbag that literally doesn't exist. Anywhere - or so I was beginning to believe. After days of trawling through all of the usual suspects on the high street, the site of the mythical object, tucked away within the hallowed walls of Domo, was enough to bring tears to my eyes. But wait, there was more. Not only was the item in question far cheaper than I had expected, but when I went to the till to pay, I was informed that it was "buy one get one free" on everything in the shop. Everything! So, as it turned out, Domo managed to not only save Christmas, but also grant me a brand new laptop bag, completely free of charge. So there you have it - get down to Domo and bag yourself a bargain. (Sorry, I couldn't resist).

As Laura said there's not really much of a selection in the way of bags, interestingly when I was…read morelast there, it actually appeared that they had a greater selection of shoes available than bags, so maybe it's time to change the stores name perhaps? I can't say I really liked any of the bags or shoes, though I did notice that the shoes all seemed to be a rather wide fitting (oh the curse of wide feet). The items available really reminded me of the sort of bags and shoes you get in supermarkets, and to be fair they were only a smidgen more expensive than supermarket prices. Personally I don't think I'll be going back, however I might recommend it to my Nan (she loves a good bargain).

The Bag Boutique in many respects reminds me of Exotic Glitter on the Wellfield Road. Neither shop…read morecarries quality stock, and they both appear outmoded, making them insufficiently appealing to the demographic that would be interested in the products they carry, if they could come up with an identity that would appeal to them. But they haven't. Both are missing the target, even though there is some merit to what they are doing. The Bag Boutique specialises in bags and footwear for the budget conscious mature person. But with a bigger low cost shoe store a couple of minutes walk away there's stiff competition for the pension pound in the area. Sadly Exotic Glitter has a lease / for sale notice in their window at the moment, and unless The Bag Boutique has a devout loyal customer base, (which I doubt), then I can see it heading in the same direction. I hope that this isn't the case. Albany Road cannot afford to lose another independent business, probably allowing yet another estate agent to takes its place! Please no!

Quite a good bag shop with a lot of choice and to suit all budgets. There are leather and synthetic…read morehandbags and shopping bags in many colours and styles, briefcases and laptop bags, luggage of many kinds and all sizes, and some backpacks. There is also a good range of purses and umbrellas. The staff seemed very pleasant and helpful when I was in there yesterday.

One of the more worthy shops at the Festival park Antler sells...Well, you know suitcases, luggage,…read morehandbags i think they even do gloves. A nice large store, pretty much as soon as you enter the retail park. Now, this is meant to be an outlet, which usually means prices are somewhat far more reasonable than in the sister ships (the proper shop) However, this seems to go against the grain up here. I'm aware luggage is not the most reasonable of necessities one has to have, i do however think Antler luggage, although brilliant quality is super over priced, like incredibly over priced. Especially for something most of us only use once a year (unless your mother who's a bit of a renowned jet-setter!) Now dont get me wrong, these suitcases are damn pretty and i'd love to be showing one of in Cardiff Airport right this minute (on my way to somewhere exotic mind, not just lugging a suitcase for the hell of it!) but the tight part of me just cannot give in to the price tag. Now, again i have to state; the quality of these suitcases are second to none and you know your grits wont be splashed across the conveyor belt due to cheap design, but believe me you'll be saving for the case this year and the holiday next! Ooh before i forget to say hi to Natalie, the assistant she's very tanned and very sweet!

This little shop is filled with good bargains. From cheapy to elegant, formal to beach…read more A selection of purses, mostly not my taste, but jolly useful for presents to little girls. If you are a handbag lady, this shop is for you as it stocks a range of colours, styles and prices. I'm a one bag girl, but now I'm going to get a little black number to use with my black coat. There are small backpacks - the type school children use for as little as £5. The beach bags/summer shoppers are varied and some are so pretty and feminine. The staff are very friendly indeed and will recommend a better option if you explain what you want. There are some friends I won't go in here with - I'll never get out!!

Bagz sells a wide range of stylish handbags most of them being leather. There is a big variety to…read moresuit everyone's tastes. They also sell a big selection of suitcases some of these are very unique and there all different sizes to suit all occasions. Some of the suitcases are displayed outside the shop the rest are at the back of the shop. I find that the prices are very good especially on the suitcases. They have recently they have also been selling tutus and other bright neon accessories. I have found it to be one of the cheapest places selling the tutus. I find it really easy to find what you're looking for in there as the shop is well laid out. I have to admit not all the bags are to my taste but I have seen a few I like in there.