There isn't much for the men, but the 40 or so businesses that mostly cater to women are…read moreextraordinarily charming in this upscale American-style mall. It's a lovely stop along the outdoor Buchanan Street pedestrian mall. With four levels, lots of retail, a few restaurants, and one great chocolatier, Princes Square Shopping Centre is worth a few hours of shopping for the ladies on vacation in Glasgow. The facility is just steps from the St. Enoch subway station on the Inner Line if you need a reference to the metro stops.

Not being much of a shopping centre fan generally, I actually really like Princes Square. Granted,…read moreI don't actually do much shopping here but it is nice for a place to take cover on a rainy day and browse the shops. This is an upmarket shopping centre which has more expensive high street shops like Reiss, Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood and Cos (which I'm still yet to check out!). The centre is certainly decorated to match the crowd it's looking to attract - glitzy, glam and always clean and tidy. I like the size of the centre as well - it's very dinky but still has lots of shops and is easy to navigate. There's also a host of restaurants, bars and cafés but I'll be honest - I've not visited many of them. I ate at Barca probably 4 years ago and also one of the places on the bottom floor but I think that's changed hands. One down side is that if you are dining at a restaurant on the lower level, parents will tend to let their kids run riot in the centre circle which can be a bit of a mood-killer. Princes Square doesn't have a car park due to its location but it is really close to train and subway. If you do really fancy driving, probably St Enoch or Mitchell Street are the closest car parks.

Brownn's is a little off the beaten shopping track - you'll find it on West George Street. It's…read morequite a specialist shop, and is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for a posh frock with a difference. Brownn's is that great type of shop that illustrates how upmarket it is by keeping it's stock pretty minimalist. This is good as it means you'll have plenty of space for browsing and trying on dresses! Prices are generally around the £200 mark - but if you're looking for something a bit special, it's definitely worth a look. The majority of stock in this shop is taken up by a great array of lovely mini dresses. They're definitely cocktail dresses rather than ball gowns - and you'll find all the sparkles and flouncy bits you could possibly want. As well as some great brands of jeans (think D&G) you'll also find some more casual clothing. I think this part of the shop is rather overshadowed by the dresses - and I will admit to making a quick dash past the Juicy Couture section. Just because they've got a label on them - it doesn't make them any less of a tracksuit. Overall, having a browse in Brownn's is a great experience. I think the choice of music (r&b) was a little wrong, but the place had a really nice feel to it.

Now, I'm assuming you're all aware of Jigsaw as a shop. A quick recap: they sell absolutely…read moregorgeous classic clothes, which are great quality but a teensy bit pricey. What I want to tell you about this Jigsaw, though, isn't necessarily to do with the clothes. Instead, I'd like to tell you about the absolutely breathtakingly beautiful building that this store calls home. Even if you don't like clothes, are a man, or can't afford to buy a single thing from Jigsaw - please pay this place a visit. You will be treated with Grecian-style marble pillars, Rafaello-esque angels carved into the celing, and a set of double doors so gorgeous that you'll wonder just how Jigsaw managed to wrangle them. Plus, it's HUGE. The clothes themselves are somewhat overshadowed by the building, and the interior designers at Jigsaw have somehow managed to make the place look even better - with huge great mirrors and pretty red frames. To be honest, I barely even looked at the clothes. I was far too mesmerised by their surroundings. Trust me, you will be too.

The building itself is worth checking out if you aren't even into their clothes. Most of the sales…read moreclerks are really helpful and some know the history of what is original and what is not. I really like their overall aesthetic with muted tones and some vibrant coloured pieces. The sales are really good if you can wait through a season as well but some items sell out really fast. I'm enamoured with their skirts and tops. The one thing I would like to say is some of the sales clerks aren't particularly helpful and some are beyond helpful. One of them looks more like they are shopping the entire time rather than working.

I'm more than happy to confess my love for Princes Square. Beautiful architecture, fabulous…read morerestaurants and cafes, great atmosphere AND a taste of high fashion right on the high street. And the Reiss Womanswear store is a great example of this. It sells beautiful runway and designer inspired clothes with a little bit less of a price tag than you'd find in the true high fashion stores. This store in particular is great. It has that wonderful minimalist feel to it which just screams EXPENSIVE QUALITY FASHION. (Two things that attract me greatly, to be honest, even if I am living on a penniless writer's budget...) The staff are well-trained and attentive and offer a kind of service that is near-extinct on the high street. Obviously from the name you can tell that there is no catering for men at this particular store. Sorry guys, you'll have to make a trip out in the cold to the Exchange Square store!

I used to work in Princes Square and as such would find myself popping into Reiss quite often. I…read moregot a gorgeous little black dress here a couple of years ago for Christmas and it's stunning, perfect fit, great quality and has a classic look about it. I don't shop in Reiss a lot though and my dress is the only thing I've ever bought from here. It's not that I don't like it, I just tend to think of it as the kind of place I would like to shop when I'm in my 30's when I have a high flying job and my own organised immaculate house. Maybe that's just wishful thinking but that's how I want things to play out. I think the clothes are sophisticated and classy and I've seen many stunning trouser suits in here that I would love to have when I'm a little order. Plus the fact that my student budget is pretty tight and I can't afford to shop in Reiss most of the time. Oh well, I can still window shop.

Monsoon. Clothing for the slightly richer people among us. Also, styled for a slightly older…read moreaudience, I wouldn't say Monsoon is bang on trend, however, but they do have a few gems, like their dresses! Oh, the dresses are gorgeous - expensive, but lovely lovely lovely. From the LBD to the emerald green cocktail number, they really do have a wide variety, which makes me very very happy, and a lot of other people very very happy. When it comes to sales they know how to do it - 90% of stock gets 75% off. How brilliant is that?!

Although it's rather pricey, Monsoon is always, always full of gorgeous dresses. As Darryl noted,…read morenot always bang on trend, but definitely the place to splash out on something special. It's a popular choice for prom dresses, especially for more quirky girls who don't want to buy the same red satin ballgown as the other girls in their year. The sister store, Accessorize, is also amazing - but in the same turn merits its own review. Either way, most things sold at Monsoon are high-end and, if you're under about 35, strictly for dressing up. If you prefer to buy something more expensive in order to know it will last or feel a bit more chic, Monsoon is the place for you. Although it's out of most high street shoppers' price range much of the year, the sale is always worth a go round. Lovely well tailored pieces, great for business casual and dressing yourself up a bit.

In recent years, Buchanan Street has certainly cemented its place as the classiest shopping street…read morein Glasgow. Unlike Sauchiehall Street and Argyle Street, you won't find any charity shops or pound shops here. Instead you'll find a great selection of high end high street fashion stores. One of these such stores is Karen Millen. Although a little over budget for the majority of high street shoppers - Karen Millen is a heavenly shop with heavenly clothes. Tailored, stylized and good quality - this place proves your Mum true when she said "you get what you pay for." This particular Karen Millen store is a really great size and stocks a large range of clothing. Worth a visit!

One of the most glamorous shops around, Karen Millen stocks the kind of dresses you would see at…read morered carpet events. Every time I wander in I feel like a kid in a sweet shop - I would love to have a wardrobe full of dresses from here, but sadly, I don't. Everything is so glamorous and you'll also find shoes, handbags and other accessories to match your outfit. Unfortunately, everything is really pricey and my student budget doesn't stretch that far but one day one of the amazing dresses modelled in the various eye-catching window displays will be mine! There's also a smaller concession of Karen Millen in House of Frasers but for the full experience you definitely have to venture across the road.

Stopped by today and found the most beautiful embroidered blue velvet coat for way less than it's…read moreworth! Loved shopping here and next time I'm in Glasgow, I'll make sure to stop by again! The owner was at the shop and she was just lovely and so kind!

I've been here a few times to have a look around and make considerations of purchases, only to…read morerealise I'm not cool enough to get away with dressing up like Sgt. Pepper or something. I did however pick up a mac one time to help me realise my dream of dressing up like Columbo for a Halloween party. I went so far as to start smoking cigars that year. It was a good one. The mac has served me well since to also dress up as a streaker. A cracking shop with alot of charm. Full of mystery and wonder.

My perpetual tour of 'girly shops' continues…read more Initially the emphasis was on fun and funky accessories in this shop but now, as well as the handbags and jewellery they have a selection of glamorous and glitzy clothes too. Basically it does what it says on the tin! The goods are laid in out by colour, which I like, the emphasis being on colourful tops studded with the ubiquitous sequin and sexy dresses. You know what I'm trying to say. Hopefully. For such unusual clothes, prices are very reasonable starting at around £20 with regular sales.

cool little place for stylish bags shoes and any clothing just about!!!! staff are lovely and…read morereally chatty(in a good way) xx always some great steals in the sale racks and which are usully all £10! perfect for a quick fashion fix ill usually go in there if im goin on an unexpected night out and need something quick! luvleeejubleee! x