I had this recommended to me by my employer, as she knows how addicted I am to picking up bargains,…read moreand so I stopped by for a quick visit. I'm afraid it was neither my style nor within my price range despite the fact it was second hand - or gently used as described on the shop front. I did get some strange looks from the woman behind the counter when I entered the shop too, so I get the impression I was not their targetted or desired customer - I think a classier, slightly older lady was expected, one who looks a bit more well-off too! It is all designer clothing, after all. Still, it's a very nicely set out shop - and all the stock couldn't look less second hand - beautifully treated. Maybe I'll come back when I get a proper career and a bit more cash to splash.

Technically this store is a second hand shop but really it is in a league of its own! You would not…read morebelieve a single thing in here is anything less than brand new! A lot of it even still has the tags on! You can tell that the owner of the store knows exactly what she is doing. She only selects the best of the best with nothing looking dated or "last season", think more classic and timeless, which is what you want when you're spending this kind of money. While you can definitely pick up a bargain at Isabella's Wardrobe it is a bargain relative to the items original cost. You can pick up a good as new Chloe bag for around £400 but you have to bear in mind that it would have originally been about £600-£800! This isn't a shop I can afford to buy from often but when I get my bonus this year I will definitely be popping in to buy myself to an extra special little treat!

Brenda Muir is yet another classy high end women's clothing store on Hyndland Road. Conveniently…read moreplaced just a few doors up from Solo, Jasmine, Rage and Daniel Shoes - why not make a trip out of it?! Brenda Muir is quite a compact shop - but you'll still find a great selection of outfits. Like many of the other clothing shops along Hyndland Road, it is aimed at women of 30/40+, but that doesn't stop me from heading in and having a browse through some really chic tailored clothing. As well as the clothing, at Brenda Muir you'll also find a dazzling selection of costume jewellery and pashmina scarves of almost every colour. This is a great shop to visit if you're looking for some sophisticated workwear.

I couldn't disagree more. This is a delightful shop, good quality with lovely assistants…read more They have never been unfriendly to me and the stock is certainly not all expensive. I think it stock items for most budgets. Please don't be influenced by the last review and go and see for yourself. Going to this shop always cheers me up and they never object if you browse and don't buy. I'm from Edinburgh and they alwasy welcome me back.

If you've seen the West End Market on Dumbarton Road, or even read the reviews on it, you'll know…read morethat it's not the classiest of places. In fact, you'll probably also be aware that the majority of the stalls in there sell absolute tat. However, be assured that there are a couple of places in there worth visiting - and Gifted Fairy is one of them. This place sells a selection of baby clothes. They deal mainly in occasion clothes - and have a lot of gorgeous dresses suitable for weddings, christenings and the like. They actually have a pretty big selection considering the size of most of the other stalls in the market. They even sell a couple of fancy dress type outfits - the kind that will make you screech to your companion "OHMIGOD THAT'S SO CUTE." In fact, I'll have to remember not to go anywhere near this place with my boyfriend....

Life (women) is situated just off Dumbarton Road by Partick Subway Station…read more It's a surprisingly large shop for its location - and has some really nice stock. It mainly sells going out clothes - including a lot of short sparkly tunics. The best thing about this shop is it's stunning selection of shoes! It has absolutely gorgeous heels - that are all very glamourous. They are, however, quite pricey - at about £80 a pair. Keep an eye out for sales, though, as there were a pair of shoes reduced from £80 to £25.

This isn't really my kind of shop - it's a bit too bland girlie for my tastes - but I'll keep it…read moreobjective because some people like it! If you are into massive, rectangular diamante encrusted dresses, then you would probably like this place. There's a lot of Saturday night party wear in here, geared at varying age groups and tastes, and a smaller selection of punky-turned-girlie styled t shirts that have been ripped off the shoulder on purpose. It's fairly expensive but what would dishearten me if I liked this sort of thing that the woman's branch looks slightly cheapened. It reminded me a little of those tacky clothes shops that have popped up more often during the recession on the grave of another lost chain store. It looks a wee bit like it sells fake designer clobber (it's not, but that's how it looks) and like it's trying so hard to be trendy that you'd only keep these clothes for a couple of months before getting bored with them. Saying that, my eyes are untrained to clothes like this since I dress myself in Sally Army granny jumpers, so have a wee nosey and make your own mind up. This is a long established store in this area so it's hitting the mark with some people!

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.

I don't know about you, but I never expect this place to be here. One minute you're wandering along…read moreDumbarton Road looking at Charity shops and discount furniture stores, and the next you find yourself standing outside a large retail park. This place is pretty much your average retail park. It's not particularly exciting, but it does have some useful shops as well as a really big free car park. There's an M&S Simply Food and a Sainsburys, as well as a large Boots store, an Argos Extra and a couple of outdoors clothes stores. There's also an Au Naturale and an Oddbins store. Hungry? There's also a McDonald's with a drive thru.

One of my favorite bits of the West End of Glasgow, it meets almost all my shopping needs, with…read moreHome Bargains, Sainsbury's, Boots, Brantano & M&S quick store. And there is a coffee shops and a quick food outlet if you are in need of some sustenance. There is plenty of parking spaces, recycling bins so you can kill two birds with one stone so to speak clear the house ready for the next round of shopping .

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.

Solo is a high end women's clothes shop on Hyndland Road. It sells beautifully made quality clothes…read more- but this means that it is more than a little pricey. I'd say that the clothes sold in Solo would appeal more to ladies age 40+ - but there are plenty of exceptions to this rule, so it's definitely worth having a look anyway. The staff are really friendly and service is obviously a huge priority in this shop. Although it can be a little pricey in Solo - they do have significant reductions in the sales. So keep an eye out for the big red stickers if the shop is normally a little out of your budget!

I have been in to Solo on a few occasions and have always been served by one of the owners (Lee?…read moreapologies if I have your name wrong!!) and the selection and service have been great. I've bought 2 high dresses and a top - all things that I wouldn't usually pick for myself but this lady has a great eye for what suits. see you again soon Elaine

Jasmine is a lovely clothes and accessories shop on Hyndland Road. Although it matches the other…read moreclothes shop along the road in style and quality, as well as service, it is a little bit less pricey. Once inside Jasmine, you might think that everything looks a bit jumbled. Don't let this put you off, though, as it's just because there are so many clothes on offer that they all overlap a little! You'll find clothing ranging from cosy knitwear to party dresses, so it is worth having a bit of a rummage. Also in Jasmine you'll find a great costume jewellery range. I saw some really unusual pieces that would make great gifts (either for other people or yourself....). You'll also find a wide range of hats, scarves, gloves, belts and bags at Jasmine. The owner of the shop is friendly and more than happy to help find whatever you're looking for. Definitely worth a look!

The styles in Jasmine are I think a pretty mixed bag and while maybe not for the very young &…read moretrendy there is a fairly good cross section of designs. Rachel the owner is very accommodating and helpful without being pushy. Unlike some of the other stores nearby. The jewellery collection is interesting and keenly priced.... all in Jasmine is worth a visit.

Isn't it bizarre that I prefer Life Men to Life Women?…read more This shop would appeal very much to younger boys, possibly in their late teens, as it stocks a massive amount of trendy shirts, polo necks and slouchy jeans. It's very G Star esque and has a fair few big brand names on offer for slightly cheaper prices than on the high street. Although I'm a big fan of the scruffy look, this shop is great for men's fashions that are very much popular, and this outlet is a decent sized space offering a good selection of well made clothes. They even have cool high top style trainers. A shop in an unexpected area for this sort of fashion that deserves a second look - and a third after that!