Okay, I do agree with Adam on principal; kids are kids; they generally don't care what they wear…read moreand if they do they opt for the Buzz Lightyear costume over the Diesel jeans any day, and will then proceed to get whatever they wear covered in mud, paint, pasta sauce and porridge. So, when all is said and done, expensive clothes for kids are a big no-no in my book. However... my sometimes overwhelmingly ridiculous side cannot help but be bowled over by the sight of a three year old in a military style woolen coat. Something along the lines of how I react to Pets At Home. OHOSOCUTE!! And you know, sometimes I think it strengthens the bond between mother and child by having the child dressed so smartly, so... sometimes - SOMETIMES it's worth getting the high quality stuff and keeping your child away from all puddles and ice-cream on days they're wearing it. The rest of the time, I do think wasting money in such a fashion is insane. But for those special times - head along here and ease your fashion minded desires by taking them out on your kids. It'll be worth it someday.... ok, maybe not.

Ok folks i just don't get it. I cant actually bring myself to understand why in the name of jebus…read morewe are obsessed with clothing our kids in ridiculously overpriced clothing. As i may have mentioned in my review for another kids store in the city (see love it again) i'm pretty sure that kids are those small things that play with mud, roll down hills and generally do messy, dirty things on a daily basis. So, answer me this why are we dressing them in designer gear when a hessian sack would be more appropriate....hmmm and a possible business idea!! That said however, if your of the opinion that your child should match you in your designer gear then this place will provably suit you and judging by the amount of time this store has been in business, it looks like there are a few of you out there. With cool signage, funky window displays and a name that will always appeal (any Beatles related place will always have a look in) Strawberry Fields is the benchmark and elder statesman of the designer gear for kids emporiums. You say Dolce and Gabbana..i say hessian sack.

If you take a look at Bellissimo's website - you'll see that it's a lot fancier than the actual…read moreBellissimo store! Although their Dumbarton Road store has a large range of children's wear - it's looking a little bit scruffy on the outside, and is actually missing a few letters from their name. In fact, I think it should currently be known as BEL_IS__IMO. Hmm. Now, I wouldn't head to Bellissimo for general every day kids clothes. They sell designer kidswear, which makes it particularly good for special occasion wear. They even have christening gowns as well as a large range of confirmation dresses. (Is it just me, or are those things really freaky?!) They sell clothing ranging from birth to eight years - and this includes ranges from Lelli Kelly, Coco, Vivianne, Marco Polo, Ducky Beau and Arabella. So yes, Bellissimo Kidz do have a nice range of kids clothing - but some of it is really expensive. Maybe it's just me, but if I'm going to spend £45 on a babygrow - I'd like to do it in a shop that still has all the letters from it's name.

I've got to say, I agree with Katie on this one. You would never guess that Bellissimo stocked some…read moreof the designers it did because of that tattered, worn down fronting. With a sign barely legible, it's hard to believe that it hosts prolific names such as Marco Polo and the like. If you peek through the window, it looks like the only stock it has is its Christening dresses. It has an overwhelming amount of formal kid's clothing of this nature, not to mention wee flower girl wedding frocks. They're not overly expensive but I must admit I am overpowered by the amount of these things - you could probably spend hours raking through their endless supply, trying to find one you liked for your child. Huddled in another section of the store is the designer baby boutique offerings. Some of the stock here is undeinably cute and really well priced but again, I felt like there was too much to rake through. You may find some bargains in here and if you're interested in designers for baby then it's worth a look. But I found this store a wee bit run down and a sensory overload. With a lick of paint, a new sign and a better layout Bellissimo could be so much better.

Encouraged by the hip name, the simple lay out and the long rails, I came in here to buy my trendy…read morenephew (or rather, my nephew with a cool mother) something fort Christmas. Of course, the plan fell down when I realised that he was no longer of the age where they still order sizes by months. The clothes are cool, a little expensive but well made and stylish. The staff were very patient as I tried to work out my nephew's size, and made good suggestions even when I went on about his hobbies, in the hope that would help me. One warning: this site is one that seems to struggle. In the past few years, it has changed hands frequently- it used to be a great Green Tea shop cafe. I hope that Peace can overcome the history.

Peace and Jam appeared on the scene about a year ago, and I must admit I was surprised at the time…read morethat so many babygrows exist in the one place. You could rack through the pretty, quirky kids clothes for ages! They host an eclectic assortment of clothes for children up to 8 years, from quaint looking plaid dresses to punky duds for romping tots. It's probably the only shop I've ever been to where I've seen a skull sweatband for a 2 year old, and my wee baby cousins would like the wee combat trousers and camoflage tops. My cousin recently surprised us with a baby (when I say surprised I mean she told us after she had popped Noah out) so I made an impromptu shopping expidition to buy some new baby pressies. It was a whole load of fun but whoa, the prices are steep. I bought a dummy, rompersuit and jumper and it cost my an arm and a leg - almost caught me off guard as much as her having a surprise September baby did. So if you're going to go nuts spending like I did, be prepared for the cost. But with the friendly staff and seriously cute knitted pirate jumpers, it's the kind of place you would be willing to part with money in. Maybe it's just as well I don't have a bambino just yet, as I'd probably spend more money in here, kitting my baby out to be a mini punk rocker, than buying food and prams and all that necessary nonsense! It's cool that a baby shop exists where you can find some cute and different gifts.

We've gone too far people, too far. Retro/vintage clothes for kids....kids! Why? Why oh why oh why…read moreoh why...i could go on, my fingers don't hurt yet. Remind me now, kids. Aren't they the small squishy type things that like to play in dirt, climb trees and generally do kid like things? They are!, good coz for a while there i was starting to question my sanity. Now with this fact established the question i must therefore ask is why in name of all that is shinny and bright are we even contemplating buying them designer, vintage gear. I mean, its for sure not in anyway for there benefit, so therefore it must be for ours....well its for sure not mine. This is mental folks. Yes fair enough there are other non essential shops out there selling luxury items but good god this one for me takes the biscuit. Well, i must in some way offer an apology to this store, i know the review smacks of disapproval (no, it does) but I'm sure its a decent enough place from what i saw in my brief visit. Nice enough, good selection but why??

As if the trend for vintage hasn't gone far enough, loveitagain is a kids' vintage store…read more There are a lot of brand names in here, but it all seems a bit unnecessary to me. I don't really agree with "fashionable kids" being trussed up as if it matters. But anyway, if this is your kind of thing, I would definitely recommend it because the clothes are cute and always in fashion. Some clothes are sold up to age 15, so some things in here would even fit me or other miniature older people.

Situated in the sleepy yet smog ridden end of Great Western Road, this Barnardos seems to pick up…read moreon all the expensive suburban swag. How can a charity shop's selection be classified suburban? Good question: it's my definition of stocking a lot of knock off designer labels received from middle class trendy Wendy's in their 40s, and lots of childrens clothing donations. I didn't find this Barnardos paricularly exciting but there was a decent seletion of everything, and a couple of really nice dresses from Topshop. It is nestled in a family minded area so a lot of the clothing for younger generations would most likely suit teenagers - I can imagine that mums have been questioning their daughters about whether they really have to own more than 10 dresses, and that's why some of these items have ended up in here. But a lesson in giving to charity can't be half bad for anyone. As for consumers, they will benefit from these hidden gems. Just off the congested Great Western Road, this Barnardos has a laid back approach that is fitting with the surrounding airy and elegant flats.

Since I don't have any children I don't tend to frequent kids shops but visited for the first time…read moretoday in the hope I'd get my wee cousin a present. I've got to admit, the only reason I noticed this shop initially was due to the odd name...I understand that a carpet monkey is a crawling toddler but it sounds like it's trying too hard to be cool. No? I mean, who calls their kids "carpet monkeys"? How patronising! Odd choice of name aside, upon entering this shop today I felt like I was entering someone's very swanky living room! It was weird. I guess if the decor didn't evidently cost hundreds upon hundreds of pounds you could feel a little at home. If you're a yummy mummy. But I digress... The staff were friendly and there were toys to keep kids entertained. But it almost felt like, should your child perhaps make a spot of mess on the carpet, they would frogmarch you out the store! The place looked so expensive it was overbearing! And I almost had a heart attack when I looked at the shoes. 99 quid for baby boots? Are they having a laugh? Not only that, the majority of the shoes were repulsive. To me, anyway. I mean, if I was Katie Price and wanted to tart my baby up to look like she's 25, maybe. Gross. I can't even remember some of the designer brands they had on offer but I do remember the majority of the shoes being priced in at over 50 quid. They weren't all trussed up to look like boots for adults, thank God, but even the simpler, more fittingly childlike brands were pretty pricey. They had some cute knitted hats but really, for their cost just knit your own bonnet. It'd only take an hour! This shop may be suited for some mothers and dedicated followers of fashion but, should I ever become a mum, it wouldn't style my kid like that. What's the point in paying 100 pounds for wee bootsies your little munchkin will grow out of in a month? Why make your toddler look tacky? Why buy boots you will never feasibly let your kid wear? You could buy a 3 piece suite from the Sally Army for the same price these items cost. I always reiterate when the staff were nice and they were helpful, the concept's just not for me. I'm a firm believer children should be allowed to be children and, on sight of these naff prices, can only imagine this shop is geared towards the type of parents who really don't want their kids to get messy - they might ruin the carpet, after all.

Currently, Carpet Monkeys is a bit useless as a shop for me. I don't have any children but when my…read morecousins were born I was in here looking for some of those extra cute little shoes that little feet need. Carpet Monkeys have plenty, they are a quite private little shop that is as it seems meant for those of us who have a lot of money to spend, and an extremely high expectation in what a shop can offer you. The interior is very upper class, and by that I mean it is perfect. You can actually buy shoes here from birth till 16 years old, which means they have alot of stuff, and although everything is branded and designer, I did not know some of the names. Those I did know were brands such as Converse and Moschino. Some are pretty cool and I would buy them if I had enough money to do that one day, maybe. However I get the eerie feeling that it is a footballers wife with the big four x four jeep parked out side sort of place. Having said that, all the shoes are shipped in from the best manufacturers in the world, the owner Fiona tells me they can come from as far as Italy or America. The shoes here are definitely stylish and they are definitely expensive.

My partner and I stopped by Glasgow Vintage Co our last day in Glasgow. There are a few vintage…read morestores around this area, but of the bunch, this one definitely had the best selection. When you walk in, you clearly get the vibe that this is a university student's frequent haunt. As we shopped here, students came in and out, receive a discount, and generally have their needs met with the types of clothing available. However, the selection of clothes in the store isn't so student oriented that a wider audience won't be able to find something of interest. The first floor is more women's oriented, with tartan featuring prominently. The second floor is men's, which had some decent selections of Fred Perrys and the like. When we were there, the store was staffed just by a couple girls on the first floor, and they were pretty deep in conversation with each other. Didn't bother us at all, but perhaps don't expect to have staff catering to your every need here. But if you just like to do your thing and browse through the racks, you should be well sorted.,

TL;DR bad quality, overpriced, cheeky response. Would like…read moreto say the staff member on when I was in was lovely. However... I spent good money (too much) on trousers that had an irreparable defect that I did not notice until I put them on at home. I understand this is a risk with 2nd hand clothing, and places don't accept returns etc, but I do draw the line at paying ~£30 for something I literally can't wear. I messaged their instagram page about it and expressed my disappointment that they weren't willing to reconcile this in any way (I said I felt this was poor customer service) and the message I received back was so cheeky I am honestly in disbelief. So here I am doing the only thing I can do since I've literally wasted my money.

If you want to find quality clothing for your kids you could do a lot worse than head to Gap Kids…read morein Braehead Shopping Centre. Braehead is located just off the M8 motorway to the west of Glasgow. It is a large covered shopping mall with extensive car parking. The Gap Kids here stocks both kidswear and the BabyGap brand which caters for youngsters up to the age of 5. BabyGap has some absolutely precious clothing and is a favourite haunt of mine for gifts for new parents. Gap Kids caters for children aged 4 up to 13 and is particularly good for casual clothing such as jeans. They stock jeans in three fittings, regular, slim and husky, to deal with the fact not all children are the same shape! They also do really good quality hoody tops in fleece for winter which invariably have the Gap logo on them. The store also has underwear and socks available and occasionally you will find a few items of footwear. The staff in Gap Kids at Braehead go out of their way to ensure you have a brilliant shopping experience here and are a credit to the company!

My favourite clothes shop for kids. Is always busy . Sells beautiful childrens clothes although…read morethey are quite expensive. Always wash and dry well though so last. The shop is very spacious in inself and it is easy to manouvre a pram or buggy around. Staff are very helpful and will always check stock for me if needbe.

I love you, Home Bargains!…read more Is there anything you can't get in here? I go in for one or two things and come out with bags full of random stuff. I mainly go here for the 25p Koka noodles (I'm addicted) and the amazing salted tortilla chips they sell. Their home cleaning section is amazing and so much cheaper than normal supermarkets. I bought some toys here for some of my friend's kids too, they always have excellent offers on branded toys. Lots of cheap and weird booze to be found also, always a good stop if you're having folk over or having a party. DVDs, plants, clothes, books, cycling gear... It really is a wee Aladdin's cave. Plus, their card machine is super fast, and you never wait long in a queue, no matter how busy it is. Winner!

I have been negelecting Home Bargains a bit lately as my Daughter has been doing the shopping, I…read morerealised though that she does not think about the cleaning and laundry she thinks it is all done by the Pixies. Or who keeps the cupboard stocked with the Koka Noodles that she likes to snack on. As the name implies there are bargains to be had. Lately they have been expanding their stock they now have an area that sells Wine Beer & Cider, and fresh vegetables. I spent £18.00 the other day and came out with two bags of goodies you always find more that you went in for and then wonder how you managed without it.

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!