This stunning little boutique is just what Carrick needed! In the current trend of high street…read moreshops closing their doors, this fab little shop has breathed new life into West Street, and Carrickfergus town centre as a whole. They offer a wide range of gorgeous dresses, shoes and bags, with some sale items too. The shop itself is beautifully decorated and it's a lovely place to spend some time (and money!)

DO NOT SHOP HERE!!!!!! I would give this shop zero stars if…read moretheir was an option. I purchased a dress here on 12th April 2019, however I did not like it on and returned it within the 7 day full refund period and was told the amount was too large to put straight back onto my card so would be done by Lisa herself that evening, its now the 29th May 2019 and I have still not received a refund as promised and they will not answer my calls or messages and have blocked me from Facebook. Totally unprofessional and Hannah one of their staff members was down right rude and ignorant and should not be allowed to speak to customers the way she did. On another note they have a really lovely girl called Bethany that works in store and I would like to thank her for all her help.

One of the biggest shops in Carrickfergus, Cuddys has been around for years. It is two shops side…read moreby side with an upper floor too so plenty of stock on display. Bit old fashioned looking on the outside; the shop frontage could do with some modernisation. Cuddys have a gent's fashions shop on North Street as well. From what I have seen they have a pretty extensive range on display mainly ladies fashion wear, handbags and accessories. The sales are worth watch out for as you can get great bargains. Some of the top high street brand names are available on sale. Ignore the depressing looking shop front, go in and have a good look at what they have got, I think you might be surprised. As I always say never judge a book by its cover!

I have gone into this store a couple of times since it opened up in the DeCourcy centre a few years…read moreback. I've always walked in and pretty much walked straight back out again. I'm not sure what I was expecting to be any different. Bonmarche is a fashion store for ladies and they sell clothing, outerwear, shoes, underwear, hoisery etc. I think the 'fashions' here would be aimed at the older lady. The considerably older lady. My mum is in her late 50's and doubt she'd wear anything they sell! On the plus side, the shop is bright, modern and well laid out.

Going to an all girls' school meant that the hysteria of formal dress shopping was heightened to…read morethe absolute max, with every girl hoping that the delightful pink dress they had just purchased wasn't the same as their best friend's choice. Cue delirium. Unfortunately (I think), those mad days are long since gone for me, but it's nearly that time for my little sister, so I do kinda get to relive the dream again. Yippee! I told her (yes, she didn't have a choice) that Posh Frocks should be the first port of call for ideas, and she happily agreed to take a look. Posh Frocks was one of the stores many of the girls ventured to in search of the perfect formal dress, and there were definitely some beauties bought there. The shop had, and still has, a reputation for good-quality, stunning dresses, and is one of very few formal dress shops in Belfast, so it is completely inundated with formal requirements from as far as Magherafelt (I was reliably informed by the extremely helpful sales lady). We were also told that many of the dresses sell out within days of first appearing...so we'd better get our skates on! There isn't a huge range of dresses, but due to the fact that new designs are constantly coming in, this doesn't really prove a problem. The dresses vary in price from about £100 to £300, with the more embellished ones coming in at £295, whereas the plainer ones are around £165, and the cocktail length ones are obviously cheaper. Having had lots of really helpful tips and information, and a good nosey around, the two of left with plenty of food for thought. I think I'm actually more excited that the little sis...

On our never-ending quest to find bridesmaid dresses for my best friends wedding (no, not the…read moremovie) we ended up in here. They have a vast array of gowns and dresses for all sorts of events and occasions, be it a formal, a gala dinner type event, or a wedding as a guest or as a bridesmaid. The woman in charge that day was SO helpful, and really cheerful and pleasant, she seemed happy to help, and genuinely interested, which is what you want in a good shopping experience. They had every colour, shape and style of frock, but not, unfortunately, every size, and my size 18 frame was not really catered for. There were a couple of dresses that sort of fitted, but they weren't proper size 18s, and therefore were NOT flattering. The price tags weren't extortionate, but they weren't cheap either. If you're skinny and have a bit of cash, this is a good place to get a dress that isn't from the high street.

When U2 asked, "Did I disappoint you? Or leave a bad taste in your mouth?" in their well-known hit…read more(aptly named One), I knew they weren't referring to this clothes shop, but I couldn't help myself... While I wouldn't say I was disappointed with One, I would say I wasn't bowled over. The clothes really are expensive, and even with a sale on, I couldn't find all that much I liked, and to be honest, the money side of things put me off properly hunting. There were a few stunning garments in the sale, and yes, I did spot a gorgeous dress for £30, but when I asked myself did I really need it, the answer was no, and I would probably find something equally as nice for a bit cheaper elsewhere. As far as the full-price new season stuff was concerned, I decided against having a look, for fear of my eyes popping out of my head at the prices. The style of many of the clothes isn't really my thing - I like cute prints, florals, skinny jeans, shirts and that sort of thing, but most of this stuff was a bit too eclectic for me. And in answer to U2's questioning, "Is it getting better? Or do you feel the same?", I'm afraid it's got to be the latter. My mind hasn't been at all changed during the course of my review. Sorry One...

One is an upmarket designers store wedged in between a printers shop and a barbers on Ballyclare's…read moreMain shopping street. It's a small, quiet shop with some nice *EXPENSIVE* clothes. I have to say, they're prices I wouldn't pay, but I'm a bargain hunter and don't see the point in paying full price for something you can get discounted elsewhere (or the same thing, minus the label and about £50!) So because of this it's not a store I'd highly recommend but if you're a label-a-holic then you'd probably really like it. They sell Bench, Super Dry, Lee Cooper *insert label here* type clothes. Some of their stuff is quite nice, but their prices just aren't!

This family run men's and boys wear, as well as all local school wear, shop has been growing from…read morestrength to strength. The newly extended store has added lots more room for its school wear section. All local schools in the Glengormley area are stocked here. I got my two girls uniforms from here!! There are also many branded ranges in the high class, dressy and casual ranges, with many well known brands. As well as clothing there is also a super range of footwear and accessories all at keen prices. So pop in and see for yourselves.

This shop is an absolute pleasure to go into. My two boys are very different sizes and go to a…read morelocal grammar school. Nothing is ever too much bother for the guys who own the shop - sorting out different sizes and styles for the boys. The wool blazers sold her are of a different make than Cartmills and are of a far superior standard and wear much better. I brought one of the blazers back just before school last year to change as my son had a growth and there was not a peep about changing it. I cannot recommend this shop highly enough!

Jeanius is a great little clothing and apparel shop which has not long opened, in the De Courcy…read moreCentre. They sell a wide range of clothing and footwear - the style is mostly casual, they have a really good range of Converse clothes and shoes, plus a fantastic range of jeans, belts, bags, jackets etc, but they also do an excellent range of smart blazers and leather shoes too! They have a Christmas club available so should you wish to save up, you can open an account and put money in as and when you can afford, to have a nice amount built up to buy some presents (or treat yourself!) Also be sure to check out their sales, as there are some great bargains to be had (and you can never have too many pairs of Converse!) I've popped in for a look around and the staff were also really friendly!

Spacious and brightly lit store. Sells mostly men's clothing but they also stock some children's…read moreand women's pieces aswell. Good range of shoes (converse and other similar shoes) Staff here are super friendly and always wanting to help you find exactly what your looking for! Usually have deals or offers on!

The ladies in La Femme are really helpful and they both spent plenty of time with me as I searched…read morefor a mother of the bride outfit for my mum. My mum is a larger lady and while La Femme does stock sizes up to 18/20 they are limited in the 20 sizes whereas other establishments stock right up to size 26. This is a good place to find really formal outfits and the attached shop has dressy more expensive everyday clothing. You can also pick up hats and jewellery in this nice, bright and spacious establishment. I didn't see anything to suit my mum but we will both be back very soon for another look. I drove by recently and there are some gorgeous new pieces in the window.

Again, being a male I have little need to go in here but I am stitching together information from…read moremy friends and family that have shopped here and they all found it a pretty good shopping experience. La Femme has earned a really good reputation for what I'm reliably informed are mother-of-the-bride, mother-of-the-groom or what somebody explained to me was a 'second wedding outfit'. This is apparently what the bride, or someone formally dressed changes into for the knees up part of the wedding day. From all reports this has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and they pride themselves on keeping up to date with all the latest fashions. This place is well worth checking out if you are planning a wedding and want to spend lots of money.

This isn't a bad New Look, they have regular sales on where you can get deals on clothes and shoes…read more(Pair of heels reduced to a fiver? It'd be rude not to buy!) It's well laid out and the staff keep it tidy, making it easy to find what you're looking for. They also do some nice bags, scarves, costume jewellery, and other accessories. The staff here are usually friendly and personable. My only complaint is that the changing rooms can be a bit cluttered!

The only real clothing store in Carrickfergus! The range of…read morethe stock is pretty good although there are bigger stores in Belfast. Some of the staff are great but there are others who could do with some training in cracking a smile. At least pretend you enjoy your work for the sake of the customers!

Despite all the good reviews I've read about Joli, I was slightly disappointed by my experience…read more One article I recently read about it highlighted the proprietor's desire to provide a high level of customer service. Well I don't know if the sales assistant was having an off day, but I wasn't greeted, spoken to, or even smiled at, and I did feel slightly let down. There were only two other women in the shop at the time, so it wasn't as though I was asking a too much of her. Anyways, on a more positive note, the clothing is pretty stunning...the colours are gorgeous, and the prices are perhaps not as high as you might think. I didn't spot anything I particularly needed, but I did see a few key pieces for A/W 10...cute cardies, printed skirts, chunky knits and streamline dresses. The garments truly live up to their name, with 'Joli' meaning pretty in French. The entire upstairs was dedicated to sale stock, with up to 70% off summer wear. Kids clothing, menswear and womenswear are all incredibly discounted. Again, nothing particularly caught my eye, but it's definitely worth a look nonetheless. I can only hope that if I was to pay Joli a visit again, I would be greeted with a slightly better level of customer service. However, those clothes really are beaut, and if you're into your eclectic fashion, you'll find Joli pretty hard to beat, especially around these parts...

Designer fashion in Ballyclare? Who'd a thunk it? I *heart* *heart*…read more*heart* this shop. Ok, some of the stuff I wouldn't pay the money for in a zillion years (I'm a vintage lovin' girl) but some of the clothes in this lovely store are far too good to miss! Especially if you make down while there's a sale on - win! As I entered my eyes darted here and there spying goodies I couldn't wait to look at properly, some of the items were just screaming cool! Alongside the inevitable range of trendy jeans and gladiator sandals there were some very original pieces especially the SkunkFunk range. I'd say most people wouldn't be caught dead in some of it, but I loved it! Joli is worth the visit even if it is just of ogle over these amazing, well tailored clothes. I trooped upstairs to the sale section *woohoo!* and noticed the brilliant Quicksilver canvas trolley/school bag ...What? Do my eyes deceive me? £10! Yes please! It'll be brilliant for travelling, especially in airports etc. It's the perfect size for hand luggage and has straps attached which you can swap to when it's not convenient to pull it by the handle. I'm impressed. Wish I'd found this before I went to Romania and spent £30 in TK Maxx on a bog standard school bag to carry my camera! But anyway, bag mentally bought I continued on to their sale where everything is divided in to sections by colour coded price labels and by size. Perfect! I tried a different few things on, aided by the nice shop assistant, and although I didn't buy anything I certainly wanted to splurge my cash! I'll be back here when the shopping fund is topped up and can take some damage! So bag in hand I depart leaving all the lovely clothes behind *sad face* they can eagerly await my return with Victor Visa!