Appalling Customer Service…read more My wife purchased a dress from here late on Saturday afternoon, that looks very different away from the store lighting, not a fresh taupe colour but quite grubby grey. I took it back to the store 5 working hours later for a refund and was told that there is a "no refund" policy. The owner took great pride in telling me that this policy is shown everywhere. Actually it is in two places; firstly on the bottom of the receipt which they actually print out from their till, fold it and put it in a cardboard envelope before giving to you (doesn't that mean you have already purchased it???) and secondly on a sticker in the changing rooms which my wife didn't see as there were loads of clothes, scarves and accessories hanging over it. (Not hers). At no point when my wife handed over her card to pay did they mention it either; this feels like they have proactively hidden their no return "policy" and we feel conned! Customer service is the worst I have ever experienced and now they have the money, they don't give a damm. We will never shop here again and the only recommendation I can make is to stay away!

The name says it all really.. If you are fed up of trailing around the department stores and…read morefinding all the dresses look the same then this is the place for you Fancy one of the dresses you see on the red carpet but do not have a huge budget? The prices are not bargain basement.. but do represent excellent value for money, and the lady in charge is oh so helpful.. but does allow you to browse no jumping on you the minute you open the door, which I find so annoying, I take a size 18 so had walked passed this shop several times because I did not believe these garments would come in my size but was delighted to find they did. Shop also has its own web site and if you submit a photo of yourself in your outfit then you have a chance of your photo appearing on the site.

The butterfly boutique I personally think is one of Poole's little gems. It is only a small shop…read moreand is situated on the walkway between the main dolphin centre and the large multistory car park. So if you are trying to find the butterfly boutique, on the upper floor of the dolphin centre head past Wilkinson towards the car park and its on your left. I think it is due to its location that it gets a lot of its business as I have said to people Butterfly boutique and know one knows what I am going on about. The store sell women's accessories with some clothes but it is its Costume jewellery that we go for they have a wide range of earrings necklaces and rings all of which look real and are very impressive. To me it is always nice to have some jewellery that looks fantastic but doesn't cost the earth if you are going out for an evening.then I don't have to worry about loosing it. I would encourage everyone to have a look at this shop. It is a fantastic place.

The shop is still here, thank goodness. It is very small but packed with lots of lovely tops,…read moreskirts, dresses and accessories. Every time I visit I buy something! I am always amused to "listen in" to other customers who browse alongside. They seem to be always going on cruises and from what I hear they buy their cruise clothes here. Very reasonably priced garments, so I'm not surprised. Agree with previous reviewer about handbags. Bought one that immediuately caught my daughter's eye and I've lost my handbag. Assistants I have met have always been friendly and helpful. They let you get on with browsing but are always willing to advise. Well worth a visit.

I know this place for a good quality English breakfast at a very reasonable price. Always a good…read morefriendly service in a quaint old fashioned cafe. Cafes like this are sadly getting hard to find. They'll have my patronage for as long as they are there. A hidden treasure, but a good find alongside the stream.

This is a family owned business with ladies fashions upstairs and haberdashery downstairs…read more You will find clothing suitable for work, as well as evening and includes labels such as Jaques Vert. There is also a good range of nightwear and underwear, with knowledgeable assistants who can offer advice and a bra fitting service. The staff are well trained and polite and always do their best to help the customer find exactly what is needed. The shop has many regular customers for just this reason. Parking is very convenient, as you can park in Angel Place and walk across the road and straight in through the door. They always have very nice window displays that are changed regularly.

Hooper Are good for most work need's .Thay are also very good for ladies fashon, very helpful and a…read morefamily business. good luck and keep up the good work.

This shop is England at it's most upmarket and quintessential. Winchester is a small market town 12…read moremiles north of Southampton and has an idyllic, relaxed atmosphere as you walk around the cobbled streets, through the cathederal grounds and along the river side. And the feel of Winchester life is encapsulated, bottled and gift-wrapped in this shop. It sells designer furniture, coffee table books, clothes, baby paraphenalia, very posh toiletries and things for the home. You might struggle to find anything you need in here and will have no trouble at all finding everything that you want. The innocent looking white swing tags pack quite a punch to the wallet and match the affluent clientele to a tee You never see men in here, you just see them waiting outside with a nervous look on their face! The upstairs is entirely dedicated to providing the beautiful Winchester ladies with suitable attire for their many social arrangements. The value of their clothes stock would probably pay for the entire relief effort needed to get Burma back on it's feet. The menswear is equally, effortlessly cool. The clothes hang by very contemporary banksy-style wall art. They have mixed this very modern style with the very much desired homely, rustic, family-orientated feel that Winchester oozes from every pore. The outcome is utterly irresistable. There is no average in here, in fact they are noticably aiming to be anything but average. The womenswear ranges from £50(t-shirts)-~£600(dresses, jackets, bags), with some affordable middleground. I have bought a few dresses from here - a butterfly print halterneck (£75) and a black wrap dress (£80). Menswear £30 (ubercool T-shirts)-£300 (jackets, suits). A fantastic place for stationary and little gifts. At Christmas time the whole of the town comes into it's own, doing the traditional Christmas with spectacular charm. The Hambledon becomes a heavenly Christmas wonderland, just make sure you bring your flexible friend along. Once every season (twice a year) the owners sell off all their designer clothing to make room for the new stock and just recently this has happened in a smaller shop a few minutes away, rented for 3 days or so and rammed to the rafters with designer bargains. Arrive early, the queues reached the 1 hour wait mark within 10 minutes of opening. And beware - these Winchester ladies don't hold back. And you need cash or cheque, they are open to a bit of bartering, so be prepared to strike a deal. Check out their website for details or to join their mailing list. I love this place, but it's extravagant, designer, way-too-cool image always leaves me feeling slightly uneasy and thinking about foreign aid crises So it's a comfortable 4 stars. It is, after all, in the south, you wouldn't find a place like this up north, not even in York :)

I really enjoy visiting this shop in my time off. It's so unique and has so much character with…read morelovely staff and a great asthenic. The only downside would be the price point but this shop is great for finding clothing, gifts and small brands.

Today at The Loft I had the good fortune to experience the highest ever level of retail therapy…read more The saleswomen who helped me couldn't have been more helpful. I described the cut I was looking for, and lucky for me they had lots of things cut that way. After trying on a lot of tops, dresses and coats, I ended up with the most amazing coat, made in Germany of all cotton. It is quite fashionable and also functional. It was expensive, but worth every penny. I also got wonderful feeling black leggings, a gorgeous dress from France, some very cool reading glasses and stylish and functional fingerless gloves with leather palms. They also have a home furnishing section, as well as a restaurant which I understand has delicious food. What a find !!!!!! This place is retail therapy at its best for someone who wants clothing with panache, somewhat avant grade, and somewhat bohemian. It might be my favorite all time clothing store!

It's also a restaurant with a wall of windows and terrace too!! Best breakfast in England yet!!read more