Not much has been done to a great standard in the shop itself. Having said that, the wallpaper and…read morethe mirror in the dressing room feels quite homely. The shop is quite cutting edge in what they offer, the emphasis on shape and cut and are amongst the freshest themes out there, there is always an interesting cut to look out for at Dahlia's. Attention to detail is essential, buttons, pockets, stitching and lining. For instance, I fell in love with one of their new season sailor coats, with red buttons and navy backdrop, the lining in silk and printed red stars. Unfortunately, the shape was a bit to frumpy for my height but I can see it being worn by a specific kind of woman amazingly! I encountered the same problem with other outfits, it was such a shame. Their clothes won't fit everyone, but you never know; one of their vintage type, fun cut dresses might fit you perfectly.

I was strolling through Carnaby Street before catching the bus when I stumbled across this lovely…read morelittle shop down an alley. Supposedly the designer is British and began selling her pieces on Portobello Road ten years ago. The shop is brightly lit, small and very quaint. I found the Dahlia collection to be rather vintage-inspired, with precise tailoring feminine details. The quality of the pieces are very good and I feel like the price point is fair. There also is a section of vintage pieces in the shop, all in wonderful condition. I found the service to be great as well, my salesgirl was quite attentive and gave me her advice when I was conflicted between two vintage 1950s dresses I had selected. She asked for my contact information so she could ring me when they got in a trench I was eyeing earlier that had sold out straight away. Also, she said she would let me know when the shop got in their next vintage shipment. Overall, wonderful and very genuine customer service. I look forward to what the Dahlia shop has in store for F/W 2010 and I will be back in the shop very soon.

I love it here, the sales assistants are very helpful and the prices are nice. Would recommend this…read moreplace.

Cool little shop (I went to the one off of Brick Lane) and lots of funky options. Got a great dress…read moreand a toiletry bag for under $85. Helpful clerk and staff, easy pay and exit.

From the outside the shop already looks cheerful but when you go inside it even makes you happier!…read moreThe shop is made out of very bright clothes and accessories! They all have cute/funny prints on it. Often food/animals/monsters ate portrayed on it! The prices are very good and affordable for something as fun and cute as this! The shop is mainly for girls but downstairs they also have a small collection for men!

I'm a huge fan of David & Goliath clothing and accessories - their T-shirts are adorable…read more My favourite things are the luggage tags and keychains - they feature very clever designs and my friends always ask me where I got them. My favourite lines are "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them." "Come to the dark side - we have cookies!" and "Spooning leads to forking." The graphics are so cute and the taglines are so funny. I don't fit into most of the clothes here, so it's a bit hit and miss - the "L" pants are made to fit a size 8 (US) and even the XL sized T-shirts are tricky because they shrink down a size when they are washed. If you use your dryer to dry your laundry (i.e. North American tourist), definitely buy a size up because all of their cotton shirts and PJ pants will shrink. If you're a UK-er who uses a laundry rack to dry most things, then that isn't necessary. There are lots of cute t-shirts (usually on sale) in the basement. If you're in Soho, check this store out.

Maribou slots into Portobello Road perfectly. It sells gorgeous, unique clothing and all of the…read moredesigns are hand-made in their local workshop. Everything has quite a bohemian and colourful style to it and some of the fabrics are just beautiful. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. They have some cool accessories as well, the scarves and hats were really cute. If you love Notting Hill and individual, fairly priced and feminine clothes then you'll really enjoy what Maribou has to offer.

Maribou fits perfectly into the Portobello market theme of a slightly bougie "DIY or Die"…read morementality. Everything is brightly colored, bohemian seeming and individually made. The accessories are gorgeous and the scarves have the most amazing patterns. The clothes are all very feminine and provides a great alternative to the other shops in the area. However, I found it a bit overpriced for some of the items. Although the scarves were nice, I found a skirt that was essentially a mangled pair of Gap jeans (inside tag) with brightly colored ruffles attached to create a new hem. Really? If I wanted to do that, I could make that skirt very easily and not have a price tag of 30 GBP. Nice service and nice atmosphere, but I could do with less expensive clothes.

I came for the KKNEKKIs and stayed for a chat. The ladies here are smart, practical, and an…read moreabsolute delight! Their KKNEKKI selection is top-notch. Come see for yourself! I'm so very, very glad I stopped in, and probably will again before I leave! Update: I absolutely went back, and had a terrific time again!

Any shop that "meows" at me as I walk through the door is going to be a hit with me. Glitter on the…read morefloor as you enter, masks lining the walls, rows of petticoats, long gloves and fur hats. It's like a dream world of wonderfulness. Now I don't think this is a fancy dress shop, but they do sell a lot of fancy dress. I just think that the people who work here and their regular shoppers think it's quite normal to walk around London wearing cat ears. I popped in to grab some bits for halloween and for £20 walked away with a bag of goodies that will ensure I'm all fright on the night! It's not cheap, but I've seen pricer. Although their staff are super duper helpful and I was in and out in under five minutes with everything I needed. Yay for Ad Hoc.

Now that we have given my mother her Highland Store shawl I can finally leave a review for this…read morewonderful store! We dropped in after a visit to The British Museum and I loved the different styles and pattern mixes. Honestly, I think I loved the wares at Highland store more than the St Stephen's Green wool shops in Dublin, Ireland and have definitely put Scotland on my list of spots to visit in the future! After perusing the store I chose a shawl I thought my mother would love (she did) and the wonderful store clerk chose a fresh folded copy for me to take home for her. All in all a simply wonderful experience at the Highland Store in London!

This is really good cashmere shop if you're for something interesting…read more The Highland Store is not that expensive and the guys who run this firm are very nice, helpful and decent. I think this is the only upscale cashmere store in the London Borough of Camden. Retail Assistant Manager, Ben Hampson always makes me laugh.

Very big Primark & first Primark I have visited outside of the US…read more They have 4 shopping floor here, where you'll find women's, kid's, & men's clothing! Lots of makeup + pajamas, etc. I mean, they've got literally every and anything you'd be looking for to buy for every day or even clothes for occasions, at very affordable price.

Another good trip to this location. They have so many festive items, including; homeware, clothing…read moreand decorations. Great place for stocking stuffers and their bath bombs selection is one of the best! So many to choose from, including Disney and Christmas designs, all either £1 or £1.50! Staff on the floor are a bit useless and unwilling to help but the register staff were pleasant. As always - come early to avoid the crowds!

This is the flagship store of Paul Smith and it's located in a 3-storey classic mansion. Very…read moregorgeous. You walk into the townhouse and instead of it being someone's home, it's the Paul Smith boutique. I went in looking for ties for my husband who is a big fan of Paul Smith. Such a shame that there isn't a Paul Smith boutique in Chicago. Sure we can get Paul Smith merchandise from the departmental stores in Chicago but it's not really the same. Excellent customer service from the associate whom I did not get his name. He gave recommendations and suggestions on what types of tie designs (stripes vs dots) would be a good match for what types of shirts. While he recommended his favorite designs, there was no pressure at all from him. My personal favorites from the selection also turned out to be his favorite recommendations :) Gentlemen, if you're into good shoes....Paul Smith also has frequent collaborations with reputable and solid British shoemakers. Some time back, they partnered with Crockett & Jones. Currently, some of their shoes are partnered with John Lobb, also another distinguished British shoemaker. Trivia: Crockett & Jones and John Lobb designed and made shoes for James Bond. For those who don't live in the UK, Paul Smith participates in VAT refund (tax refund). So when you're making your payment, be sure to ask for the VAT refund form. They'll fill in the form and hand it to you. When you leave the UK, present the VAT refund form at the airport to get back the portion of tax you paid on your purchase.

Paul Smith is an icon in the British fashion world. This is handy if you're on the west side of…read moretown for some quirky gifts for friends or maybe a treat for yourself. Located at a cross roads in Notting Hill, on one side there's a men's store, on the other a women's. In both you get all sorts of accessories such as iPod holders, wallets, keyrings, purses, bags, scarves etc in the trademark Paul Smith designs, be that the mini, 40s babe or football motifs for men or candy-stripe for both sexes. There's also a limited supply of clothing - more in the woman's shop - showing off PS' high quality British tailoring. Head to Floral Street in Soho though for the full range.