Lady Grande is situated on one of the main run of shops and cafes in Pudsey. It's a ladies' wear…read moreshop that sells all manner of clothes, accessories, jewellery and handbags. What's most revealing about Pudsey is that despite being one of the slightly larger towns, and I suppose middle sized compared to most, in Leeds it really only seems to have independent shops when it comes to fashion. This is a really nice element to Pudsey, I much prefer a rootsy array of small businesses to the big brands, but here is where it can also fail me. Sadly enough of the two ladies' wear shops in Otley, this being the second one I found, neither had anything much that I particularly liked. Don't get me wrong, the items in Lady Grande are lovely, but not to my taste. Lady Grande has plenty of sparkle and vivacity, just not in my direction. There were some lovely chunky funky necklaces, huge 80s style brooches, beaded purses, animal print clothing (zebra, leopard etc), huge heart shaped pendent necklaces, neck scarves, dresses - literally tons of lovely clothing - it's just a shame that I didn't find anything to suit me. Sure enough though, everything in there seemed to be at a bargainous price, so not all is lost!

Robert Lyn is one of the first 'fashion' shops that I came across during my jaunts in Pudsey town,…read moreand I must admit I hoped that not all of the ladies fashion shops would be similar. It's not that there is anything particularly offensive about the clothes inside, but they weren't really to my taste. I think it's that the style and fashion within is that which can be definitively pinned down to a certain age - and I do mean stereotypically, I don't suggest for a second that older women *should* wear these things, merely that they appear to be marketed towards those women. The clothes are all very 'safe', with classic lines and simplistic prints. The items are all rather sleek, and I imagine would best suit a slighter figure, and the currently displayed are all in monotone shades of grey and natural beiges. There were the odd bits of pink too. One of the sale items in the window, arranged on the side of the wall, was particularly 'dowdy' in my opinion - with a bit of a tame floral print and asymmetric flamenco hem at the bottom. It was a full length garment, which appeared to have little shape, and I guess that it defines my overall impression of Robert Lyn. Not offensive, not bad but definitely not my style. For the more conservative lady, I believe.

My son is due to get married in June this year and I was not looking forward to choosing a mother…read moreof the groom outfit for the wedding. My good friend suggested I paid a visit to Robert Lyn Fashions in Pudsey. I went along dreading the expieriance of finding something suitable for the occasion, (how wrong could I be) within 2 hours I had purchased a beautiful dress and jacket that looked good,felt good and made me feel special. Nothing was too much trouble for the husband and wife team, there was no sales pressure and Lyn delivered lots of fashion advice and tips. Apart from the outfit I actually purchased I had a choice of many others in different styles colours and designs. I was made to feel comfortable throughout my visit, so no more long shopping trips for me Robert Lyns will always be by first choice for all special occasions.

Oh my word. This shop has a 100% sale record with my every visit - does that demonstrate a serious…read morelack of control on my part? Maybe. Does that mean they have some excellent second-hand high end to low end brand labels? Definitely. Let me explain. It's Horsforth. It's New Road Side, and there's a lovely run of little shops along the road. Along one end you'll see Sophie's Choice snugly tucked in between a couple of establishments, and when you spot it, you must go inside. For starters, the staff. They've always been really lovely. If you want a bit of advice because your male housemate is useless at giving a fashion-related opinion, call on the ladies that work there. Secondly, the clothes are simply great. I've no idea where they source their items, but as I mentioned previously, there's simply a myriad of labels. More importantly, the clothes are really different. Whilst labels aren't something that I worry about, per se, being told I'd picked up a dress that was featured in Vogue for only £49 seems like a true bargain to me. And I left feeling super smugly fashionable to boot. Thirdly, the prices are excellent. I've bought a wee jacket here for £15, and new shoes as well. Dresses seem to range from a tenner upward, though I'd not seen any more that about £70 so you know it won't break the bank to find a real gem either. The only slight issue is that the odd item is marked -I saw one with those fatal deoderant marks, but that is to be expected of second hand items here and there. In any case, it's a fantastic little shop and I'm only glad I don't come to Horsforth more often - I'd be broke! One final note: they're old school and don't have a card machine! Never fear though, there's an ATM just down t' road.

I really want to know what happened when they were naming this place. Seriously, did the owner just…read morethink it sounded familiar from somewhere? Or is it actually appropriate these days to name a dress agency after a book about the holocaust? I concede, or at least hope, that the owner simply wasn't aware of the implications of the name, as this shop is actually a nice idea. You can come here and hire posh outfits for parties, ideal if you don't want to spend £100 on a wedding outfit you'll never wear again. They've got everything from M&S to designer names, and outfits and accessories to suit a range of budgets. It's just a shame they're either poorly read or have a rather macabre sense of humour.

Harriet's of Horsforth is a pretty cool place to have a browse and a shop. On first glance you'd be…read moreforgiven for assuming that it's just a clothes store - their displays seem to highlight that, showing off cool knits and dresses in the window on their mannequins. But inside you realise that there is so much more! It's quite bizarre, I don't think I've come across such a shop of all trades, but here it is. As well as some very cool on-trend clothings you can purchase other interesting items such as glassware and umbrellas, jewellery and accessories. Everything in the shop looks to be of good quality and it certainly looks modern and cool. It's not so much my style but I appreciate a good set of wine glasses no matter what the style! For an interesting browse and perhaps a cool one off purchase, try Harriet's.

The staff in this shop are so unfriendly. They do not say hello or goodbye and look at you as if…read moreyou are dirt on their shoes. I complained to the Owner, left my number for her to call, she called and was cut off and did not call me back. If that was my business I would be mortifed. But she clearly was not. They regularly shut the shop early, I know this as I pass by most evenings. I went in once at 4.45pm and was asked to leave as they were closing! The lady did not apoogise, just ordered me out. I have heard them slating the owner on more than one occasion, last time it was about how she has stopped buying tea and milk for her shops. Even though they can have nice things in the shop, I just don't bother as they clearly are do not care about how they appear to their customers and the Owner can't want the trade. Avoid. I hear Sohie's Choice on New Road Side is Amazing so looking to visit there regularly to spend my money,

This is another gem of Horsforth that I had previously been unaware of until my recent visit. As…read morelingerie shops go I usually avoid them in favour of cheaper stores, since I am a fairly unassuming size which requires little specialist attention! I really do feel for any girls out there whose only option is to spend a vast amount purely due to their cup size requirements. But, I would suggest to those ladies, this shop may be the secret you've been hoping for. The first thing my friend and I noticed on entering was the extensive range of sizes within. Usually all you can hope for is B - E but we were seeing AAs to Gs, and beyond, all over the place! There was also a beautiful selection of night dresses, a lacy ruby red item caught my eye, some cosy looking dressing gowns and some delightful 'cyber jammies' pyjamas. My favourite nightwear item was a sort of 'boyfriend shirt' type night dress, which looked like it would be both comfy and sexy in that very casual kind of way. For all you nightwear and underwear needs this place is both great value and beautifully stocked. The staff are helpful too, so don't be afraid to ask. Lovely!

Oops & Downes is an airy and comfortable lingerie shop that has a wonderful collection of retail…read morelingerie from sizes AA - J. You'd normally think that larger sized cups come in boring designs and unflattering patterns. Nicola Jane has changed my perception of this immensely. Pretty, girly and fun seem to be the name of the game in this particular shop. Swimwear and sleepwear is also available and the variety of prices and styles means it's easy to tailor for different needs. Private appointments for lingerie fitting can be made by calling the shop and free measuring is available all day. Make sure you have self control over your budget before you enter!

I love this place and go out of my way to go there. An…read moreAlladdins cave of treasures from shoes to fabrics..kitchen ware to religious icons..suits to saris.Balti trays and cooking utensils are very reasonably priced compared to any cook shop. This store is massive! It packs a lot of stuff all under one roof! Lovely sari fabrics from around £15.99. I often buy the plain white silk ones for £15 and cut into smaller pieces and dye for other things.Ornate saris make wonderful furnishing fabrics too. A great selection of haberdashery..lovely ribbons and trims. A bargain bin with short pieces of amazing fabrics at about 8 pieces a £1. Some stunning jewellery as well and indian cosmetics and hennabindis, henna tattoos and I also stock up on incense. The huge emporium is a gleaming bazaar with rolls of silks in every possible shade. Racks of spangled shoes and sandals seem to come straight from Bollywood. Yet there are also racks of little girls' organdie dresses like those worn by Shirley Temple in the 1930s. Indeed, something about Bombay Stores is very comforting for English people: it is as if time has stood still. For the Asian community is a taste of home. There is order and calm, no pressure selling and plenty of space to wander from the boutique, selling Bollywood pop hits and videos, to the cafe, en route to the fabrics, suits and shoes. I always keep carrying armfuls of stuff to the checkout but now they have also devised a new idea. In fact there's so much that the only way to shop for larger goods is to browse the store and pick up tickets for each item that you want to purchase, and when you're done you go to the checkout, give in your tickets and all your items will be ready to pay for and collect. I bought a huge, thick fleecy throw for about £20 and everyone wants to steal itit is so soft and luxurious! The brains behind Bombay Stores is 68-year-old Abdul Kader, who came to Britain in 1957. He knew nobody, and started with nothing, but there were jobs. He worked on the London buses and in the Bradford mills. By 1963 he had bought his first business, a former fish and chip shop. His capital was only £100 and his wife, Maryam, worked long hours in the shop making dresses while he drove buses on a double shift to pay for the enterprise. He expanded to the present premises in Shearbridge Road in 1983. Today, annual turnover is £10m and he employs 70 workers. Very efficient and helpful service. They have a cafe for wonderful samosas, coffee and good western style kids meals too. Bombay Stores in Bradford not only sells fabrics that attract customers from all over the world, it also brings together a multicultural community. It is the UK's largest Asian department store. They have a web site with a small online catalogue and various department goods. Opening times: Mon to Fri 10:00am till 07:30pm Sat 10:00am till 08:00pm Sun 12:00pm till 06:00pm

A great place to find interesting and colourful fabric/trims, Bombay stores has stacks of the…read morestuff. The wide range offers everything from simple plain white cotton to the most heavily embellished and luxurious satins perfect for wedding dresses. They have a dedicated bridal section and I believe they do custom made wedding dresses these do not come cheap but you get what you pay for. The extensive trims section offers glittering diamantes and a fantastic selection of buttons. They really do have everything you need at Bombay stores. The only thing that does start to get irritating after a while is the music as Bollywood tunes really aren't my thing but it's an INdian store so it fits well with the shop.

Missy is another absolute treat to for any girls who happen to reside in Horsforth. Situated along…read morethe main strip of shops, this place is an absolute must to visit, for quality, style and value. I feel so annoyed that I went and spent pretty much *all* my wages before finding this gem - as I can tell you, there would have been some spendage. Inside they have a huge range of delightful shoes, handbags fascinators and other little items. The shoes they have in are fantastic, mostly I think, because there is such a range to suit everyone. As well as having boots (both Ugg style and heeled) they had a range of cute little pumps. They had beautiful court shoes and beautiful vintage style dolly shoes. I was in shoe heaven, and so was my friend, who went away with two beautiful pairs of pumps - which were not only half price, but also scented too! Amazing. The handbags were also gorgeous, my favourite being a rather large black faux leather number with embroidered red roses over the top. They had all colours, shapes and sizes - so again, something for everyone! The fascinators were also exquisite. They had a range of simplistic ones, which were bought in, and a range that are hand made by a local lady. In this way you can go in and find the almost perfect fascinator and make bespoke requests - such as, "I love this one, but I need it in jade green!" How handy is that?! Finally, the staff in this shop were particularly wonderful. They were friendly, attentive and not pushy at all. At first I needed to sit down, so the lady welcomed me to sit and had a friendly natter. As we browsed up stairs the manager (I believe) told us all about the stock and the fascinators and then helped my friend purchase her lovely new shoes. The whole shopping experience was a delight! Couldn't be more fond, you have to go and see for yourself!

Running along similar lines to the shop before but dedicated to handbags and shoes and with a much…read moreclassier price this shop, decked in silver and pink is a real girly paradise. From Birkenstocks to Fiorelli handbags, there are accessories and footwear to make your heart flutter with girly pleasure. Enthusiastic staff are here to ensure you find what you need and enjoy handing over your money. Flutter it away on bags bejewelled with fake diamonds, and UGG style boots. P.S. MASSIVE SALE ON!

Ok, I'm a massive fan of TK Maxx so venturing into any other clothing store is a rarity for me. I…read morehad noticed this new shop had opened up in what used to be known as dying world (Was called Living World but the goldfish usually lasted the night if you were lucky) and needed something for my sons birthday present so I thought I'd check it out. I had been told by my step daughter that it wasn't very good but I and my kids have slightly different tastes in clothing, WE ARE NOT CHAVS (oops, sorry Louise, I know you're not a chav, just dress like one lol) so in I went. It's not bad at all really and does actually stock plenty for chavs so I've no idea why she didn't like it! I thought there was a good selection to suit all tastes really although I must add I was only shopping in the Mens department as I didn't think my 18 year old son would be impressed with a flowery dress. The prices were good, the layout was good and no one kept bugging me (which is why I like TK maxx) with the age old "can I help you sir" well you couldn't the last time you asked me 2 minutes ago!! Overall I went in with low expectations and came out smiling and with some change in my pocket, good shop :)

A great bridal shop, I bought my tiara and jewellery from her a couple of years ago and wished I…read morehad found this place before I had bought my dress elsewhere. If I get divorced and then remarry I will definitely do to this pretty shop!!!!

Lovely little bridal studio, hidden away in Pudsey. You have to book appointments but then again…read morethat's like most of these places. The lady who served us was sooooo friendly and genuine, which is hard to find sometimes when you're looking for brides and bridesmaid dresses. We ended up getting a lovely taffeta pinkish bridesmaid dress for me and my sister and they altered it (for more money) really well for me! They had some beautiful bride dresses as well, it's definately worth a look. They don't come cheap, but they look gorgeous and well you only live once!!

So happy was I to make a secondary visit to this cute little shop recently. Everything about the…read moreplace has improved since my initial visit; the items in store are as elegant and delightful as those in the other branches and the arrangement of the garments makes browsing simple and accessible. Inside you'll find all kinds of quality garments, stylish and reasonably priced, and a whole host of shiny goodies to boot. This lovely shop would be the perfect place to treat yourself to a one-off gift or perhaps even somewhere to choose from a range of accessories and items as Christmas gifts! Again, as with the last visit, some of the best items take a little rummaging to seek them out but for me this is sometimes part of the fun with shopping. That said I am a tenacious bargain hunter, and rarely leave a shopping rail unturned! With a fresh new arrangement and some welcoming service, this Oaks is back in the game with its sister stores. Woop!

I have visited this store a number of times over the last 18 months. I love it always come away…read morewith something. I love shopping here as they only do a small number of items you are almost guaranteed not to see anyone else wearing what you are. I always get compliments on everything I have bought from here. The Manageress is very approachable & nothing is too much trouble for her.