I am not a make up buyer. I wear it only rarely myself, and haven't the faintest clue about how all…read morethe shading and colouring and stuff works. But Mum wanted make-up for her birthday - a very SPECIFIC make-up - and the younger sister does not drive, so I was sent off to House of Fraser. Entering, it looked very formidable. Lots and lots of stands, all selling different brands. I wandered, feeling rather intimidated, until I finally plucked up the courage to ask someone wear almost makeup was. They weren't sure, and a quick consult took place before she directed me towards the Clinique stall. The lady at the Clinique stall was nothing less than wonderful with my inept flailings. Different products were explained, and when all I could remember about shades was that a 3 and an 8 might have been involved, she patiently did a Well, is your mum's skin darker than yours? Darker than mine? until we had the right stuff. Thank you, Clinique lady, for being patient when you likely wanted to strangle me. I ended up with three make up items for £44. That would have been a price to whimper at, except they were doing an offer which meant I also got a huge bag of samples (really, HUGE) and some body lotion and hand stuff. That is, apparently, why the younger sister ordered me to go - they do do good free gifts. I can't say I'd go again for ME, because it looked far too girly a shop, but for gifts certainly, and the customer service in there was absolutely great.

Midsummer place shopping centre extends the centre:MK and offers a new variety of shops. This…read morehouses the more expensive brands as well as some cheaper shops, such as H&M and Sports World. It is technically outside but there is a cover over it and it is very warm once you get inside - but it can be a shock from the centre:MK. There are a number of cafes here also and a couple of places to eat all reasonably priced. It is a nice addition and if you are in the centre:MK is it worth walking that bit extra around here.

Odeon gets the job done with big screens, new movie selections and stellar popcorn. The best part?…read moreThere's a new section called "The Gallery" on the second floor of the Odeon that allows a fancy movie experience for those 18+. The movie tickets to enjoy the upstairs Gallery experience before the movie are slightly more expensive (about 20€), but worth it. There's a bar where you can get a drink, then you get complimentary nachos, chocolates and sweet/salty popcorns. There's a big popcorn case where you can restock during the movie if you need to as well. Finally, when it's time to go into the movie, the top rows are reserved for people with Gallery tickets. They're lush and come with mini tables to hold your snacks. It's fun and you can easily sneak out to restock on food or drinks or use the bathroom during the movie (since you're on your own level).

Discounted mens, womens and childrens fashion from the Next brand. Can usually find some nice items…read morewithin the store at a good price. The store is situated in Bletchley alongside TK Maxx, Boots, Argos, Brantano, Allied carpets, Wickes and Halfords. Open into the evening. Usually worth a look to see stock availble, if looking for smart clothes.

This T K Maxx is really big and it stocks women's clothes, men's clothes, children's clothes, bags,…read moreaccessories, suitcases, underwear, beauty products, home furnishings, children's toys, decorations and fitness equipment. It really is a jack of all trades. As with all stores it can resemble a jumble sale and you do have to search through the rails from something which catches your eye but when it does it is totally worth it because everything is really reasonably priced. The staff aren't overly helpful and you can spend ages waiting to get on a till, but it is not that bad. There is lots of free parking outside and the store now stocks ski wear which I have been told is very cheap! Worth a visit if you are in Bletchley.

T.K Maxx is one of my mum's favourite stores to visit, she loves the fact that you have to rummage…read morethrough pretty much everything to find a little treasure or a bargain which is great if you do. I on the other hand can not stand having to rummage through everything to find what I am looking for, it really annoys me even all the clothing is mixed up like they could have 10 of the same T-shirts in different sizes but they will be scattered across the whole store, I mean how does that work? I feel like when I go in there I just want to tidy up the whole store, but that's how its meant to be and people like it so I must be the minority. They sell everything from clothing, shoes, accessories, kitchen wear, bathroom wear and toys.

Blue inc is a menswear store which can be found near BHS. It…read moreis a very fashionable men's retailer which sells brands such as No excess, Twisted soul, Police, Ben Sherman, NY, Blend and Life and glory to name a few. From this store you can buy jeans, trousers, t-shirts, shirts, jackets, tops, shoes and accessories. Accessories range from scarf's, hats, gloves, bags, ties, socks, watches, wallets, cufflinks, belts and some fragrance. So the list is pretty much endless for the boys who shop here, a great range of items to choose from, overall a recommended store with excellent affordable prices.

This particular branch of Ann Harvey feels very up market and classy. The store is very clean, neat…read moreand feels luxurious inside. The stock is presented very well. The staff have a regal feeling about them, they are ultra polite and helpful.It is nice to be served by someone over 30 for a change! Ann Harvey is a perfect store for bigger ladies or for the more mature lady and you really feel like the store understands their customer when you come here. There are often events held here with discounts and benefits available for loyal customers. The store is located in the middle of the MK centre and is on a busy avenue. It is a small to medium sized store but will order anything in.

Brill store with really friendly, helpful staff - not just when you're browsing for clothes, but…read morewhen something happens and you need help like I did today when mum had an angina attack in their store. They came to check she was ok, got her water, found her a paper bag to breathe into (they thought it would be useful), and when we sat in the car to await my step dad (I don't drive, mum was driving), they even brought out more water and checked we were ok. A really helpful place indeed. On the clothes front - they stock Rogers & Rogers stuff!!! Hooray!! sadly not enough of the larger sizes in the items I like whenever I go in lol. Only downside to their stock seems to be that although they know when they're getting a delivery, they never know what will be on the truck, so they can't tell you if they'll get any more of the top you want in the size you want. Also, they can't order from other stores so that's a bit of a pain too. Overall though, gotta give em 5 stars for their help today, I really do!

I love buying my office clothes here as they are very affordable and quiet stylish. They change…read moretheir items every season so its very easy to pick up a few items to keep up to date fashon wise. In the house hold section othe offer anything from bedding to storage, curtains, to rugs and toys. The kids clothes are quite good too and i've never heard my husband complain. The queus can be long during busy periods but if you like a bargain its worth the wait.

Kookai is a fashion shop I used to love when I was in school, everyone wanted a kookai bag. I did…read moreeventually purchase one at a price but it lasted for quite a long time until I think I just one day threw it away or gave it away infact I cant remember where it went. This is a very fashionable shop but I think the reason I do not shop here as much anymore is because the items of clothing to me seem a little over priced for what it is you are buying. The shop is big in size with minimal clothing on the shop floor but that keeps the store clean and everything has its place. When I used to visit the store the sales assistants seemed unfriendly and more likely to be talking about you rather than helping you, I think this also put me off of the store as it wasn't a good atmosphere and you would want to get out as quickly as possible.

Mango sells almost runway clothing at 'normal' person prices and street wearing decency. If you're…read moreone for keeping an eye on haute couture fashion, but will never be able to afford the latest and greatest designers, then you may enjoy Mango and what it offers. As well as 'fashion' they do stock a rather more basic line that comes in year after year - think basic tees, polos, etc. Price-wise they're mid-range. During sales they have some really good stuff. This particular store is always neat and well staffed. Change rooms are also a good size, meaning you can twirl and strut to your hearts desire without feeling watched!

Mango is a very stylish store and by this I mean the stores interior, fixtures and fittings. It…read morealways looks clean and fresh making you want to visit their store. I mean even when they have a sale on and put those sale T-shirts on the manikins, they still look really stylish. The store is a decent size, infact it is rather large as are the fitting rooms which is always a plus. They sell a wide range of clothing and one item of clothing comes in many colours, they are good when they have a sale on but can be a little expensive if normal priced clothing.