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

This truly hidden gem is an absolute must for vintage fans in Gloucestershire. Over Christmas I had…read morethe pleasure of visiting home few a week or so and on my final day in the 'shire my Dad and his girlfriend took me to Cirencester for a brief shop before catching my train. We had a browse around quite a few gorgeous indie shops and had planned to rendezvous in a near by coffe shop, as my Dad had gone to look in some less feminine stores. En route to our meeting point he discovered She Unique and insisted on going via the shop before we stopped for coffee and cake. I can't tell you how glad I was that we did so. Although it's about the size of a wardrobe it is absolutely filled to brim with delights. The window display alone is enough to draw one in, with all manner of sparkling pearls and couture style shoes, but once inside you can get a sense of the true vintage items that await you. I particularly fell for one item, a gorgeous hand-made 1920s vintage wedding dress. Oh my goodness it was delightful, utterly beautiful and an absolute steal at £70. Amongst other gorgeous finds were a number of different beautiful shoes, dresses, skirts, quirky playing cards, boxes of jewellery and fascinators and more than I could possibly remember or type. The proprietor was delightful and had plenty of history to tell about the various items that I coveted. She informed me that she is affiliated with the local re-enactment society as well and there's quite a lot happening on the vintage scene in good old Cirencester. If you've yet to discover this gorgeous shop yourself, I suggest you take a weekend to wander around the gorgeous streets of Ciren, and make a stop off here for something out of the ordinary, antique and beautiful.

This is a really good place if you like Mulberry but can't or don't want to pay the usual price…read moretag. Although prices are still quite high, they have been sustantially reduced. There is a good range available including men's and women's wear and luggage. There is free parking outside the shop and easy accesss. Changing rooms are clean and there is a bucket of toys to entertain restless toddlers. There is also a small coffee shop selling drinks and cakes which are lovely!

Absolutely worth a detour if you are in Somerset and like Mulberry…read more This little factory outlet in an old school in Shepton Mallet can sometimes deliver some great bargains. Good selection of handbags, luggage, belts and purses. Clothing is more limited, but still very much worth checking out. At the back of the store there is a small cafe, and some Mulberry fabrics and off cuts for sale. Staff is helpful but nicely relaxed (must be the country air!)

came across this shop in Walcot Street by accident and what a suprise. Inside is an alladins cave…read moreof wonderful shoes, dresses and gifts.If in Bath should be top of your visit list

I was absolutely amazed by the extensive range and variety of outfits. I came looking for something…read moreto wear for my wedding. Wendy listened to what I had in mind and, without fuss, found dresses and outfits that might suit me. She encouraged me to consider alternatives and was kindly honest about what did (and did not!) work. This is a wonderful place to come if you are looking for something special. I am a very satisfied customer!