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This is a fantastic shop catering for the wedding and special occasions market. Its run by a mother…read moreand daughter team with exacting standards. They have won many awards for their creations and are used by celebrities and the wider public alike. The window displays change regurarly and a delight to see and the photo attached shows the mavellous Valentines effort. If you are looking for that special gown this is the place to visit.

A few years ago Jean made me a wonderful wedding dress. I really wanted to wear it for posh frock…read moreevent in London, so back I went for Jean's fabulous flair. In no time at all we had agreed a re make , shorter and without the corset. The finished dress is gorgeous, I am so delighted with it and really can't praise Jean enough for this romantic dress. Going to see her at the shop is so different from the impersonal treatment of the chain stores and run of the mill bridal shops. This is bridal heaven.

Six is the big sister and predecessor of Fred's boutique in Chorlton and it is positioned as its…read morename suggests at number six Station Road in Urmston. When it opened a few years ago, Six completely revolutionised the attire of Urmston ladies. I like the fact that the stock is forever changing but it means that this is a buy it when you see it kinda shop because if you return a couple of days later, the object of your desire may have vanished. Clothes here are lovely and well priced. Dresses start from as little as £15 and I have never spent more than £35 on an item. Six only stocks 2 or 3 of any garment and sells to ladies of all ages, particularly 20 and 30 somethings.The clothes are well sourced ad well made and usually don't follow the standardised sizing 10,12 14 etc. I prefer small, medium and large measurements because each category can span a few sizes and and if you are on a particularly snappy PMT day and your tummy has ballooned to the size of an eight month pregnant whale, how flattering is it that you can still fit into a small size? There are two narrow cubicles in the rear of the shop and my only complaint is that you always bang your head, or arms, or any other body part on the silly chandeliers whilst you are trying on the clothes.This is a minor issue though, by and large Six is a jewel of a shop. It also sells belts, jewellery, and other accessories. The staff are friendly and don't get me wrong, even though I can talk for ages to the lovely blond lady who works there, one of Six's main attractions is the Adam Garcia lookalikey who never fails to give an honest appraisal of whether an outfit suits you or not. Looks AND honesty! Is this man for real? I would encourage all the single ladies out there to pop into Six. if you don't get fixed up with a fabulous frock, you might get fixed up with something else!

Until last week I didn't consider myself a nudist but I am a true noodist now! This petite boutique…read moreon the leafy Beech Road area of Chorlton Cum Hardy literally drags you in off the pavement with its eye-catching window display. Whoever designed the window display is an artist as a scarecrow dressed in the most yummy butterfly halter-neck stands in a landscape of flowers. I entered in a trance like state and the lovely assistant Rebecca helpfully talked me through the stock. I loved the fact that they do not buy in bulk and you view each garment as a "piece" rather than simply clothes. Prices are moderate, slightly more than high street chains but you don't mind paying £60 for a unique Nood creation as opposed to £45 for a high street clone. Colours are bright and fabrics are great quality. Recognisable names such as Religion get into bed with new designer wares. This is no run of the mill ladieswear. A new range of gorgeous dove grey vintage inspired oilcloth bags and cute jewellery are also available to compliment your outfit. Open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am -6pm, Nood also opens its doors on a Sunday (12-5pm)- very handy for weekday nine to fivers. So did I buy the butterfly dress? Sadly no as Rebecca explained its lining was shop damaged, however she kindly offered to repair it for me. Lovely attitude, lovely shop. Definately one to seek out..

Nood has stuck around in Chorlton through thick and thin since 2001, a hard thing to do as an…read moreindependent boutique in Greater Manchester. This longevity is testament to the enduring talent of owner Alison, who has continually offered an eclectic mix of clothes, accessories and shoes from her own portfolio as well as interesting ranges from other designers like Religion, Gash and Get Cutie. It never feels stagnant in here, she keeps it fresh and all the accessories, bags and belts are so different to what you'd find on the high street. What I love most about this store though is it caters for every pocket. You can see why it has such a wide appeal.

From the outside, Monsoon looks like it is colourful, young and trendy. Inside, you'll soon…read morediscover that it's full of very nice clothes for yummy mummies. Not a bad thing, just different to my first impressions. They do have a really good range called Fusion, which is aimed at younger women and offers quirky spins on modern classics. My girlfriend always raves about this Monsoon because the mirrors in the changing rooms are apparently massive. I wouldn't know, being a boy and all and not in the habit of trying on clothes from Monsoon. I did notice that they had an awesome children's range. Literally, make a kid, buy it cute clothes from Monsoon and just gaze adoringly at it forever more.

I love Monsoon & this one is deceptively large. They seem to have their whole range in this store &…read morethere are fitting rooms located at the back of the store. It's mostly women's clothes but they also stock children's clothes. Next to Monsoon there is Accessorize & you can walk through from one shop to the other. Accessorize sell a huge range of bags, jewellery & various fashion accessories. Not the cheapest of shops but they do have very good sales & the clothes are of excellent quality. Beautiful clothes especially for that special occasion. Well worth a visit. Very nice staff.

I told my husband that I loved Fred's and he said Fred's what? Fred's clothes of course darling. He…read morehad every right to be jealous because I have developed an unhealthy obsession for this place. The brother of Six clothes shop in Urmston, Fred's is a plethora of funky, pretty and stylish ensembles and as only approximately three of each garment is stocked, you don't run the risk of seeing clones of yourself about town....is there anything more irritating?! A fresh green exterior leads you into a boudoir of flocked wallpaper and huge ornate mirrors. The store itself is small and can get really crowded especially on weekends, yet the changing room is spacious with two cubicles ( I just whip my clothes off in the area outside them, it beats a long wait). From floral boho maxis to vintage looking 60's lace minis. From cute summer dresses ( I bought a yellow/purple floral creation last year and was never out of it), to sexy sequinned numbers, Fred's has something for everyone. Prices are superb too! Most dresses range from only £18 to £30 with a couple of exceptions. The staff are terrific, Fred is so helpful and amazing at sourcing original clothes, teenage Saturday girls cannot do enough for you. Yes dear husband, another man has entered my life and stolen my heart.

I was immediately drawn to Fred's by their quirky window display. It's a relatively small shop but…read moreeverything is well spaced and displayed to advantage. The clothes are extremely reasonable. The last time I called in they had a rail of chunky knit jumpers going for £20 each. Styles lean more towards the younger market a pretty mini dress with a bunny print and lace collar caught my eye. Other items included cute tops with character prints and stripes and polka dots seemed to be popular. If you buy from Fred's it's unlikely you're going to bump into anyone else wearing the same thing. This is not your average high street stuff. Knowledgeable staff make this a relaxed and enjoyable shopping experience.

Bought myself a new pair of insulated overalls to be a bit warmer when working in my garage this…read morewinter. They fitted OK but the legs were too long. Frockaholicks did a really neat job of shortening the thickly insulated legs for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended. Mike, Urmston.