Cath Kidston products could be Five Stars except I had a couple bags that didn't hold up under…read moredaily use. I'm hard on bags at times. The oilcloth typically covers a cardboard liner. Don't expect it to hold up if you're out in the rain for very long. I do love the zippered pockets and bright colorful prints. It's like the Shabby Chic of handbags! I love to switch bags depending on the occasion and destination. The adjustable strap provides various options for over the shoulder or cross body. Typically there's a second set of handles to carry the bags over your arm. In most styles the bottom of the bag has protection for when you put it down. They're just all around versatile and pretty. I make all my purchases online. Frequently there's a deal on shipping. It was very interesting the first time I ordered as I never purchased anything from outside the United States. Everything went very smooth. I'm recommending you check out the website.

I believe this location no longer exists, but there is one inside Westfield Mall in Shepherd's…read moreBush. I was so excited to visit this shop while in London this summer after hearing all the other locations had closed. First of all, it was incredibly difficult to find. It's not a forward facing store into the mall, more placed off to the side and hidden inside NEXT. Once I found it, I was super disappointed that all the wonderful Cath Kidston items I had loved over the years weren't even for sale anymore. No good handbags, limited selection of wallets. The store is TINY. They had more collaborations with juvenile looking prints on them than anything. Not really what I'm looking for at 55 yrs old! I wish they would bring back all the wonderful handbag and wallet styles from Pre-Covid times and all the beautiful floral prints. Also, there is no direct website. It's also hidden on the NEXT site. Super disappointed all around.

If charity shops were people, this one would probably be a museum curator. Everything was arranged…read moreneatly, in well thought out manner. All the clothes were hung on wooden hangers that matched the wooden floor. There were new items interspersed among the old. There were even a few Picassos for sale in the old wooden booth found on the third floor that is manned by Winston Churchill. If charity shops were animals, this one would probably be a golden retriever. The atmosphere was calm. The clothes seemed a loyal mix of good basics. The furry coat of the store was marigold yellow, and the staff liked a good scratch behind the ears and a nice milk bone. If charity shops were songs, this one would probably be the theme song from Friends, "I'll be there for you." If charity shops were closed, we'd be sad, but if they were clothes, we'd be content. If charity shops were a dinner, they'd be rice pilaf with roasted vegetables. Why? Because I said so, even though Weezer instructed me to 'say it ain't so.'

I bought my maroon two piece Bebe suit here for 12 pounds last fall. It has eighties shoulder pads…read moreand I feel quite dated wearing it, but in the best way. I like this charity shop because they also sell this really nice inexpensive range of jewellery and I was really feeling this stone heart necklace on a cord for 2.99, right next to the cashier. This store also has a decent bag selection, never a bad thing. Hopefully, I can get some more eighties attire so I can emulate those girls on the cover of Roxy Music records. Hot.

This is one of the coolest clothing chains I've visited - cutting edge casual clothes, bags and…read morebelts with some smarter items thrown in. Spitalfields is their flagship store and the interior hits just the right note (no pun intended). Great music and that refurbished warehouse look must have cost loads to put together. Some items are pretty expensive - do you really want to pay £80 for a T-shirt? But there are some real signature pieces here. Best of all, the staff let you wander round as long as you like without hassling.

When I saw that All Saints had curiously re-branded itself as 'All Saints Spitalfields' I almost…read morespat my soya latte out in surprise. I feel the same way about All Saints as I do about those other so-called premium high street stores, Whistles and Reiss, their clothes are simply too ubiquitous to be interesting and not classic or well-made enough to justify the price. This is a shop where you could conceivably spend £300 on a sequined party frock but without the knowledge that items are in any way limited. Ergo, you could presumably wear said party frock out to Carnaby Street/Shoreditch/Notting Hill - delete as necessary - and see every other self-consciously fashionable girl in the same overpriced frock. It wasn't always this way. In the last year alone the cost of an All Saints jacket has risen £50, and while not being an economist I'm fairly certain inflation doesn't explain this evil. Cost aside, All Saints used to be quite interesting and, before it expanded to become the mother of all slightly quirky chains, actually kind of cool. If you're in the market for a faux-gothic Vivienne Westwood light outfit, the kind of avant garde pulling outfit for girls too scared of looking ugly to wear anything truly avant garde, then All Saints is for you. If not, hit the high street for reasonably priced and comparably made clothes, or Liberty for some true designer gems.

Quaint charity shop near Norwich Castle. Clothing selection…read morewas quite good, and had a changing room, with other nearby didn't offer. Little of everything you might need. Friendly staff too. I didn't buy any treasures but I didn't have a lot of room in my luggage.

What do an astronaut and this Trinity Hospice have in common? Read this review to find out…read more I went here twice. The second time was immediately after the first because I'd dropped my mitten and had to go back and fetch it. This charity shop has got a unique characteristic that may be of interest to some people, but it hammered no nails for me. About 1/4 of this shop is chock full of yarn. Perhaps people buy it for knitting, but I'm inclined to think the the workers at this shop like to twine themselves into different colored balls and run around the streets saying "boo!" If you should ever need yarn for that purpose, you could definitely find some there. Besides yarn, there are the usual charity shop staples - clothes, shoes, house goods and cheap (in both senses of the word) jewelery. Where as I value charity shops for the awesome finds they can turn up once in a while, this one was no treasure chest. Captain Jack Sparrow must have rummaged through first. A.k.a, nothing super exciting. Maybe something good pops up here once in a while - I'm sure it does - but it was not an on day when I went there. It was clean and bright, nice wooden floor, and voila. So you want to know about the astronaut? Eh ? Eh? Well both the shop and Saturn have rings some times. Don't get it? Me either.

If you like Cath Kidston definitely visit this store when you get to London. Cath Kidston products…read morecould be Five Stars except I had a couple bags that didn't hold up under daily use. I'm hard on bags at times. The oilcloth typically covers a cardboard liner. Don't expect it to hold up if you're out in the rain for very long. I do love the zippered pockets and bright colorful prints. It's like the Shabby Chic of handbags! I love to switch bags depending on the occasion and destination. The adjustable strap provides various options for over the shoulder or cross body. Typically there's a second set of handles to carry the bags over your arm. In most styles the bottom of the bag has protection for when you put it down. They're just all around versatile and pretty. I recently found a Cath Kidston dish towel in my cabinet. The colors are vibrant and it looks new. The material is very sturdy and naturally there's her logo sewn on perfectly. I make all my purchases online. Frequently there's a deal on shipping. It was very interesting the first time I ordered as I never purchased anything from outside the United States. Everything went very smooth. I'm recommending you check out the website.

Popped into this location of Cath Kidston & was surprised to find them nearly wiped out with a 70%…read moreoff closing sale. Doors close June 30th, but the brand has been purchased by NEXT, who will carry items in-store. I've always thought their playful patterns were so cute, glad I could pick up a few bits & bobs before the original store went away (at deeply discounted prices, to boot.)

Gorgeous selections in this store. Cath Kinston offers beautiful products that make me smile and…read morewould enjoy using every day. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I was so happy to run across this Cath Kidston store at The Queen's Terminal! I still needed to buy…read morea few gifts, particularly for 3 kids. This store is definitely smaller than their two story store in Oxford that we got to visit early in my trip, but there was plenty of gifts to select from for kids. As this store is in the airport, it is tax free, so their prices are lower than their High Street prices. It was so hard to choose as they had so many cute stuff, but I settled on a fabric, not plastic, backpack for my niece. It's printed with red telephone boxes and Buckingham Palace guards. She'll love it! My nephew will be starting kindergarten very soon, so I got him a pencil case with a similar design as my niece's backpack. I also got a small backpack key chain for my friend's daughter. They do have stuff for adults as well--bags for all purposes, hand creams and lotions and travel accessories. Some have classic London icons on them, but this is so tastefully done that they don't look like tacky, as lots of souvenirs can be. If you're paying by credit card, you can choose to pay by GBP or USD. Many stores in London and beyond offer this service and I find that the exchange rate that they give you is pretty competitive, around 1.32. This would definitely be the way to go if your card charges a foreign exchange fee. Mine doesn't so it may be that my credit card may have a better exchange rate than the store's bank. You can also also choose to pay in USD cash. So if you need to shop for more gifts, stop by here!

Very cute store! They had small items like mugs, coasters, bath and beauty items, as well as…read moreclothing and accessories. I loved that there were a variety of fun and brightly colored clothing items and the scarves were beautiful. The pricing seemed reasonable and everything was high quality. I loved that the sweaters were soft and not itchy as well. The staff was friendly and were making sure items were put away and straightened. Definitely a good stop if you're waiting at the station.

I just saw Sunny K's review for another branch of Oliver Bonas...so I had to share my love for this…read moreawesome little shop! This is my go-to boutique when I am bored and waiting for a train in St Pancras. I have also been known to divert my route home so that I can peek in here (and the cute Cath Kidston shop opposite) before jumping on a bus from Kings Cross. There are sooo many pretty dresses, accessories and presents here! My only problem is that the clothes here are so cute, I can't always tell if they suit me or not! I have brought things home only to have my fashion advisor (my other half) disapprove and tell me that it isn't flattering. Oops. At least the ladies here are happy to give you a refund if you get excited and buy something that doesn't match your body shape/colouring!! I have a slightly silly (but AWESOME) pink scarf from here that is covered with tanuki!** I blooming love tanuki (racoon dogs) as they are cute and remind me of Japan...my fashion advisor didn't approve, but screw him. I still think it is awesome, and will certainly not take it back! Handy hints: - If you want to try things on, they have a teeny screen to change behind at the back of the shop- just ask to use it - If they don't have your size, there is another Oliver Bonas shop over in Kings Cross station. ** The Oliver Bonas tanuki don't have the giant mythical balls like Japanese tanuki...but they are still cute. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog

Oh my God! It exists! This place is real! And it's open to the public. They have incredible…read moreBurberry buys and it's legit real. It's very nice that their security at the front door and the staff is extremely accommodating, they are a little shorthanded so give yourself some time and some patience. I worked with MJ and she was absolutely fabulous. I am not a tiny person by any means and she took the time to grab me some additional sizes out of the back. They do have up to size 16. Just ask for a sales clerk to help you. MJ totally went above and beyond for me. I got boots, a trenchcoat, and I even bought my mom a really nice wrap over poncho. Some of the items are marked down 50% off and then they have additional tag sales that are 40 50 and 60% off the sticker price. One trenchcoat would normally cost $2600+ I got everything for under $1400. This place is totally legit if you can make it it's worth a trip. They have bags, accessories, men's, and women's stuff. They even have shoes and kids clothes. It's a massive store. Give yourself some time and give the staff some grace. I can see why people will rave about this place online. The deals are real.

I have been looking for an everyday purse for a while now. While I was in London, I scrolled thru…read moreYelp for shopping areas and I discovered that Burberry had an Outlet here! I found the perfect purse at a great price for a designer purse. This store has a great selection of purses, accessories, and clothes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The reason I am writing this review is let people know that the Wi-Fi is not the best in this area of town. I had to wait in the store to call Uber because as soon as I walked outside I lost coverage. Both drop off and pickup had to be done on the main street and not in front of the Burberry Outlet.