The other half loved the Bandage dress I got her for for going out over Christmas and New Year…read more Before ordering I gave Famous Frocks a ring and spoke to Jess who assured me the free UK delivery would get the dress to me on time; the dress was dispatched the same day and arrived the next day. Will certainly use again; cheaper than the high streets and miles cheaper than designer boutiques for a product that is essentially the same.

My experience with Famous Frocks UK was that I never received my dress in time for an important…read morewedding I was attending. I ordered it an entire month before the wedding. They are extremely unorganized and after 2 failed reconciliations, she finally replied that she has 1500 emails and is really busy. I got my refund after 2 months from start to finish, and no dress. It is very unfair to find my review repeatedly removed when I am sharing a REAL experience with others. I will NOT stop returning and making sure that my post is not removed. It was really unfair how my order was handled and people should know how unprofessional they are.

Accessorize is part of the Monsoon chain of stores and if you like pretty sparkly jewellery and…read morebags then you won't be disappointed! Despite only being a small store, the Accessorize branch in Burnley is stocked from floor to ceiling with all sorts of pretty accessories including jewellery, hair accessories, handbags, shows, scarves etc. The prices are a little higher than other shops selling similar items but this is reflected in the quality and selection of items available. The store also has a very grown up feel about it and, although there is a limited selection of children's items, the majority of the items are expensive and tasteful enough to be for adults only. The store is well laid out with the jewellery being separated into different colours and themes. This makes it easier to find something to match your new red dress or a gift for your friend with a penchant for boho accessories since similar items are grouped together. My only qualm with Accessorize, besides perhaps the high prices, is the fact that the store is a little cramped with free standing displays as well as shelving on all the walls. At busy times, this can make browsing difficult and it would definitely be a struggle for anyone with a pram. One final thing to point out whilst I forget is the sales! Accessorize have fantastic sales with up to 70% off a wide range of items, so it's well worth stocking up if you spot a sale sign in the window as my previous bargains have included a pair of shoes for £3 and lots of jewellery items for 50p.

Greenwoods is a great shop to go in burnley for buying men's clothes for special occasions. They…read moreeven sell kilts in here. I think lots of people of Scottish origin buy these for weddings. I like to come in here to buy ties for my dad oh and cuff links!! The staff are always very nice in here and if you don't really know what to buy they will help you decide. But don't get me wrong they're not pushy with you. It doesn't get very busy in here your lucky to see two customers in at a time. I don't know why this is because all the clothes in here are very well priced.

Miss selfridge is a great fashion shop in burnley town centre. It is a bit expensive depending on…read morewhat you buy but they do sell very high quality clothes. The sales in here are very good as well to pick up a bargain. I like miss selfridge because the clothes are spread out well and there is always a good range of everything form jeans to dresses. There are lots of mirrors in here is well and that's always good! The changing rooms are quite big and the staff are very pleasant. They are ok with returns as well if you change your mind when you get home!

Now Shoe Zone in Burnley might seem like a place to grab a bargain pair of shoes. Located right in…read morethe town centre, next to Boots, it's windows are filled with promises of low prices, BOGOF offers and more sales than you can shake a hat at. But these are false promises I tell you since if you venture inside, you'll find that the offer only applies to a selection of two styles of shoes, often only available in one size. On the whole the shoes are still relatively cheap, but the money you save is due to some serious cuts in terms of quality and comfort. I've foolishly bought shoes from here on more than one occasion and they've fallen apart after only a few wears. The staff aren't particularly helpful in that they wait for you to track them down rather than offering you advice. They also have little to do since they always answer that all the stock they have is on the shop floor so if you can't find it, they don't have it. On the whole, I'd recommend spending a little bit more for better quality shoes that will at least last longer than a week.

Mark One or MK One as it now seems to be known used to be a shop I visited on a regular basis. The…read morestore is large and stocks women's clothes and accessories, including a plus sized range and a limited shoe section. Unfortunately, the stock in the Burnley store seems to be getting more and more depleted with large empty areas which leaves me to wonder if the store will soon be closing its doors for good. There are plenty of 'chav' clothes on offer but also some more tasteful outfits and the prices are low. There's always an extensive sale section where you can stretch your money even further but there's plenty of awful clothes to scour in search of hidden gems. The staff are particularly helpful though and do deserve a special mention. When buying T-shirts for a hen night, the Burnley staff were great at setting aside all the stock they had of a particular style and were great in telephoning around all the MK One stores in Lancashire to source the elusive size 12s our party searched for. Despite some of the frankly awful fashion choices on offer in MK One, I do enjoy hunting down wearable bargains and I would definitely miss it if it went!

Bon Marche is the kind of shop which, when you have been all over the place looking for a new…read morejumper, you will walk into here and find whagt you want. It is a great place to buy your mums christmas present as it does not seem to be really 'fashion led' but is does have a good range with plenty of colour (which a lot of shops dont seem to have at the moment) and the prices are reasonable. It is always quite busy but the shop is large and well mirrored so it never gives the impression of being cramped. When you look at the average shopper in here you will see that is does not attract the teenage market but is well worth a visit.

Bon marche is a really good shop in burnley shopping centre and they focus on selling clothes to…read morethe more mature lady lets say. I think the quality of the clothes in here is fantastic and they sell something for every occasion. They also have a very good size range in here and I think they do up to a size 22 but I'm not sure about that. There is lots of mirrors in this shop so you can see what the clothes look like against you and the changing rooms are quite big and clean again with good mirrors in them. The staff are very helpful in here and theres are always good sales.

The Dorothy Perkins branch in Burnley certainly isn't one of the smallest branches of DP I've ever…read morecome across and yet I always seem to leave disappointed after browsing this store. You would expect a medium sized branch to stock a decent range of clothes in a range of sizes but I find many of the clothes in this branch seem to be very samey and also they seem to limit a lot of their stock to very basic and safe clothes options. I do like to shop at Dorothy Perkins but I generally visit the Manchester branch where the selection of clothes is far wider and more inspired. The prices in the Burnley store are the same as in all other branches of DPs and the staff are helpful enough, I just find it disappointing that whoever selects the stock for the Burnley store, doesn't make any adventurous choices when it comes to clothes. There's only so many pairs of black trousers or various coloured jersey tops one girl needs!

Eric and Pam at New Way Cleaners have been there forever and if you want something cleaning this is…read morethe place to take it. they clean and press whatever you throw at them, curtains, quilts,bedsreads etc, so when you are doing your spring cleaning give them a call. they will also wash and press for you so when you have a busy time it may be worth taking everything to new Way and getting them to sort it out.. Parking is not great around here but I tend to just pull onto the pavement outside and I have never had a problem. Don,t leave it too long though as the wardens do operate around here

Always a pleasure to deal with. Eric and the collection service are first rate…read more Could not be without Newway!! Thanks as always