I found it slightly out dated for the new generation, and see it as more of a "older generation"…read moretype of shop. They could do with modernising the front window to attract a more diverse group of customers and to make it more appealing.

Anne Margaret is an independent women's fashion, lingerie, and corsetry shop. It's a fairly unusual…read morelittle shop. I've never seen anything much like it. But then I'm not one to frequent lingerie shops--mainly because I don't have the money to shop for many clothes at all. There were some really nice items here, as well as some more of what I called "old lady clothes," so there was a fair mix. Prices were moderate to high, but it's worth a look for sales items even if you think the regularly priced items are too expensive.

Famous-name seconds shop, but difficult to identify what is 'seconds' about most stock, which is…read moreoften easily identifiable as current season's chain store lines and some upper range lines too. Excellent reductions on retailers marked price and excellent range of size. There are certain times, usually between seasons when stock is a bit tired and range is limited, but pick your moment, often beginning of season, and you'll find the shop is bursting with new lines offering really good value for money. Mostly ladies fashion, also stock some nightwear, swimwear and lingerie and a few lines for (older) men. Fitting rooms available. Check their returns policy before you buy.

Hidden up two flights of stairs on a side street near L1 is The Dressing Room. My expectation was…read morethat this vintage designer boutique would be way out of my price range and rather elitest. How wrong I was! It's a gorgeous set-up with chandeliers and fabric draped across the ceiling with luxurious silky curtains. It reminded me of a princess's dressing room (and boy does she have good taste!) No two items are the same and they choose only the finest quality vintage outfits, none of that run of the mill 'I'll have to sew that here, and take that up there' nonsense. They not only sell vintage but also designer and upcoming labels which are all mixed together on the rails, hanging lovingly side by side could be a stunning designer dress and a 1920s vintage piece. The price ranges are as varied as the styles with dresses ranging from £20 to around £500 so everyone has the opportunity to buy their little piece of unique clothing! The accessories were amazing, they had headbands, brooches, rings, earrings... all sorts of little gems that would be great as gifts or as a personal treat, now these were the real bargains, all carefully handpicked and oh so cheap. Forget the common Topshop dresses and the outfit clashes and purchase some top quality threads from a boutique that will make you feel like royalty. They had some beautiful prom dress style formal wear, I just need an occasion and I'll be back with my credit card quicker than you can say Gok Wan.