So after going through some changes recently I decided to finally treat myself coming here. I had…read moreno corset experience whatsoever..however my friend had bought one here last year so I did have a price budget in mind. Stepping in I felt at home..awesome vintage lacy apparel lay at the front.. to the back were two rails of corsets. Behind the till sat Lynn the manageress and a colleague. It was quite late and I was straight to the point..I want a over bust corset please!! She asked if I had one before I shook my head..she immediately whipped out the tape measure and discussed my options. I tried on the only 23" corset on in the shop as a guide and before I knew it was choosing the colour and material etc. After leaving a deposit she instructed me too look at Urban Threads for my embroidery piece while the rest got made. Communications within those two weeks were consistent and I went for a fitting. Everything was perfect and she helped me decide on the lace .. Within another week and it was complete..the fit was amazing and quality was perfect.. on the way out I spotted a waspie which I had to also buy! If you are a corset virgin come Here! The average corset is £200 made to measure but it's steel boning and silk . Lynn is also so very helpful and even showed me how to lace myself up..if you are thinking of a corset come here as it's important to get a proper fitting one!

I have yet to buy a corset from here but it's on my wish list! I've been in a couple of times, more…read morerecently with a friend to pick up her order and I must say the shop is stunning, it's full of beautiful custom made pieces, one off kimonos from the land of the rising sun itself, cute hats and accessories and the customers are very well put together! The staff are lovely, very knowledgeable when it comes to fashion. You can pop in for a browse and a chat, no pressure to buy which is nice. My friend owns quite a few custom made pieces from this boutique and each one fits like a glove. The corsets are top quality and beat any 'waist trainer' out there. They often exhibit their designs at Sexhibition and dress quite a few professional burlesque/alternative models and artists. Check out @kikucorsets on instagram for pictures.

I ordered things from here to be delivered to my home. I missed the delivery as I was at work, so…read moreit was sent to my local post office. Ann Summers say the packaging is discreet, but the two people behind the post office counter who were both looking at my package together clearly says otherwise. These two members of staff were raising their eyebrows, smiling, giggling and talking amongst themselves about my package.. They definitely knew what was in there. I was standing there, absolutely mortified. I went bright red. The packaging is not discreet.

Ann Summers used to be situated on Whitechapel but moved to the Liverpool ONE development. This…read morealone shows just how acceptable and mainstream Ann Summers has become. It has made it OK for girls and boys to go and buy something a bit naughty without having to go in a seedy back street sex shop. But Ann Summers isn't just about sex toys. Yes, they do have a lot of them, in various shapes and sizes, but they have a lot more besides. They have an excellent range of lingerie which is of a good quality and is available in a wide range of sizes. They also have a good range of fancy dress outfits suitable for wearing in public or in private. I love the cheerleader and army girl outfits but I wouldn't have the bottle to wear them. I've bought presents here for friends a couple of times and they have been only too happy to show me their range of wrapping paper and wrap the present for me at no extra charge. The staff are very helpful. They are happy to leave you to browse at your leisure but will also offer advice if required. They often suggest extra items to go with your purchases but they don't put any pressure on you. They make the whole experience comfortable and they do make you feel valued as a customer.

Lipsy is a lovely little store, situated in the midst of the Liverpool ONE development. They have a…read morelovely range of clothing which is fashion conscious and a little bit different to the high street stores. The stock is organised well and the shop is clean and tidy. There is usually a good range of sizes out on display and if your size isn't there the staff are happy to go and check if they have it in the back, usually returning with the right size for you. They have a nice range of accessories which are of a high quality compared to some of the cheaper high street stores. The staff are friendly and helpful and know what they are talking about when it comes to fashion. Lipsy isn't as cheap as some places but the clothes are of a good quality and they do last for a long time. This is a great shop for something for a special occasion, or just a treat.

Lipsy is a store which is dedicated to taking female fashion from the catwalk and transforming it…read moreinto something affordable and ready for the high street. I enjoy the ideal of this kind of place as they are trying to make something inaccessible for the average joe accessible and affordable and this is a valued service for a fashion conscious city such as Liverpool. The value here really is good and the quality of the clothes is not to be scoffed at as some of the pieces could be mistaken for designer labels and this is exactly the effect that the stores owners are trying to achieve. This store is smart and classy yet accessible and this is something which is too rare these days and as such this place deserves a nod of recognition.

I love Boux (which my bf pronounces Bowks and now I do too) - have been shopping there, and this…read morebranch in particular, for about 2 years now and really love how affordable yet pretty it is and they have a huge range of styles and options from special occasion to every day. The sales turn up some incredible bargains, it's basically rude not to. Their customer service is always really good as well - on my last visit I took back a bra I had bought some time ago, realised didn't fit but had been delayed taking it back. Was worried I wouldn't be able to do much about it because of the time and the bra having gone in the sale which would have been a real waste because I have two matching items. However, I was helped to find the right size online (as it had sold out in the branch's sale - this was delivered free on Monday after having been ordered on Friday afternoon) and to get a bra extender to make sure it fit. At the same time, I had a super professional super helpful fitting, I think by Laura (or, as Boux likes to call her, "342169") who recommended best styles for my shape and introduced me to a new style of bra which I immediately bought because I love it so much! Incidentally, one of the very nice fitting rooms is fitted out for people with disabilities so even with my crutch and ye olde broken leg it was really easy and comfortable. Good work Boux!

This is just before you get into st helens it is a really good underwear shop,they always sell the…read moreup to date underwear and designer names,they have some lovely underwear there that meet your every needs. The underwear that is available is silky nightwear,lacy,silk bras,basques,corsets etc. They have a great fitting room and they measure you if it is needed,the prices are a bit overpriced but you are willing to pay it as it is great quality stuff. The staff always make you feel very welcome,and help you if you needed any.

What a fantastic shop this is, always the latest lingerie and top names. Fitting service always…read morecomes in handy when you need a new bra for under that special dress or top. They always make you feel special and they do there best to put you at ease. They always stock lovely soft silks and satin nightwear, again top names and cheaper than some of the big stores. Cammies and basques that are to pretty to wear sometimes, it's a great place to spend some money on yourself when your feeling blue, always cheers me up anyway.

As you would expect from a city that boasts about its musical heritage and contribution to pop…read moreculture as much as Liverpool, there a few independent music shops that can be found around the city centre. Music Notes is one of the smaller music stores that I have come across and placed in an odd area of town, in my opinion, to find it. Being small seems to encourage this place to stock mainly small musical instruments. I'm not entirely sure if they offer more online but you wont find any pianos or drum kits although there are plenty of half size guitars, eukeles, bongos and harmonicas. However they do stock a wide range of sheet music and song books. Good for those looking to take up a new hobby or dwarves in folk bands.

A nice and friendly music shop on North John Street. Very helpful staff which meant I didn't have…read moreto hunt through all the books in their well stocked music shop. The shop has been open for over eight years and really know what they are doing. The stock includes music for all abilities and tastes from the beginner to the professional musician. If you want to find the right music to learn to sing or play your chosen instrument be it piano, guitar, saxophone, drums, trumpet, violin, recorder, penny whistle, banjo etc. then you have come to the right place. There is a noticeboard in the entrance of the shop where you advertise concerts and gigs.

My experience was great, I purchased g strings from there. Excellent experience and definitely will…read morebe visiting the store again. I am very keen to try new things and extremely sexual towards both men and women. Rating 10 out of 10 service. Star rating 10 out of 10

This is the only adult shop in the area, the staff are really friendly and helpful, and ready to…read morehelp with any questions. They do their best to assure that you feel comfortable and at ease. They sell a good selection of products, including dvds and magazines too. Shop always looks clean and tidy and well maintained. I am a regular customer now!

This branch of Clintons Cards has a fancy dress and party shop amalgamated into it which can only…read morebe a good thing as the actual selection of cards here is pretty awful. With row upon row of 'funny' cards filled with nob gag after nob gag there is almost nothing to please your friends or the joker in your family. The traditional cards are so sentimental they border on plain maudlin (I was going to get my Grandma a card from here but I couldn't seem to find one for a grandmother that didn't seem to imply they were about to leave this world for good). The best bet are the plain awful 'value range' with animals stuck with googly eyes, wearing stupid hats at least these are actually a bit so-bad-they're-good funny. The party shop, Pure Party, is full of all the sort of absolutely useless stuff that you had no idea you needed to throw a party until you came here and found it. It's expensive (as you might expect for party supplies which have the lowest value-for-money standing of almost anything you could want to buy) but the staff are cheerful and helpful and the inflatable palm trees did turn a standard BBQ into...well, a BBQ with some inflatable palm trees.

Clinton's Cards in Liverpool One is a place that leaves you with a smile on your face as it is a…read morecelebration of special occasions. I often find these kinds of places to be tacky and annoying as they push needless tat in your face and although there is evidence of that here this place seems to handle itself with a touch more class than some establishments. The prices here are still too high and it is a little annoying to see that establishments can play on special occasions in order to make people part with extortionate amounts of their hard earned money. On the whole this is a well run store which does a better job than many I have seen and this is in no small part due to their plush surroundings in the wonderful Liverpool One.