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.

Visiting Jo Malone is something that I wish I did more often, but sadly my budget doesn't stretch…read morethat far so it is someone of a treat. Situated inside Princes Square, you are greeted warmly 'Welcome to the World of Jo Malone' and their intention is clear: to make you feel as welcome as possible because let's be honest...who visits Jo Malone other than to purchase a gift/treat for themselves? The shop smells INCREDIBLE and it should do because they have so many nice fragrances that clearly work together. The table directly infront of you houses sample candles/perfumes of each of their most popular fragrances which you can sample. On either side, there are shelves stacked beautifully (and very precisely; everything has a place) of various lotions and other products they offer. The till counter is to the left hand side and to the right, there is an area where you can receive complimentary arm and hand massages. I knew exactly what I wanted but I took the time to smell the other candles. In my opinion, nothing is as good as the Wood Sage & Sea Salt though and the girl very kindly boxed and bagged the candle for me. Yeah £42.95 is perhaps crazy for a candle...but it's worth every penny. I love it. I also got myself booked in for an arm and hand massage which I'm really looking forward to! The girl who served me was lovely and took the time to chat to me on a more personal level then just a customer which I really appreciated. The nicest touch came the following day though when a hand written card came through the post thanking me for my custom. A little much? I don't think so actually. It rounded off my treat quite nicely and I'm heading back soon to pick up the perfume.

As soon as you walk in here the smell is amazing, I would love to bottle all the smells together…read moreand make one special fragrance. Their bestsellers include; Pomegranate Noir, Red Roses, Lime Basil & Mandarin and Grapefruit all of which of amazing. The packaging here is also beautiful, white packaging with the Jo Malone logo and black ribbon, making it an ideal gift or a special treat for yourself. They also do little boxes with small trial fragrances and bath goods inside which is a great idea for wedding favours. The candles smell amazing and they look just just as good so if your bank balance allows then it would be gorgeous to have around the home. The staff are also really helpful in this branch and will be able to help you find the perfect scent for you.

Wow, what an amazing store! Somehow I've never been into Space NK before even though I knew it had…read morea great reputation for beauty and makeup products. I've been looking for something for dehydrated skin (the bane of my life) and decided to pop in here to see if I could get some help. Now this review was nearly a 2-star because the staff initially seemed a bit like they couldn't be assed and I was struggling to catch someone's else even though I'd been loitering in the skin care area for ages. Finally I got someone to help me and she was great - actually really helpful, showing me the products and happily gave me decent sized mini tubs to take home and try. I mean, if I'm going to spend £60 on moisturiser, I want to make sure it's amazing. This store is also a lot bigger than I expected and has a range of candles/bubble baths. If you're looking for something a bit more upmarket than Boots/Superdrug for your skin care and makeup, then Space NK is pretty damn amazing.

I just love Space NK, they have a fantastic range of innovative beauty products that you'll rarely…read moresee in other cosmetic stores in Glasgow. They stock NARS, Laura Mercier and stunning Shu Uemura eyelashes that will definitely make a statement. The staff are very helpful and you can get free consultations on the best products for your skin and tips on getting a flawless complection. I was once put in the direction of "Dr. Seabagh Foaming Cleanser" after a couple of months of breakout hell. I'd tried everything and this was a last resort, It wasn't cheap, £22 for 100ml bottle and I was sceptical but I decided to give it a go. It cleared up my skin in about 5 days, it was like a miracle! I swore by the stuff for nearly two years but then I moved to Germany for ten months and it stopped working. It could have been the water there but I haven't used it since. I might pop back soon to give it another shot as when it worked the results were fantastic and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for quick results for breakouts. As far as I'm aware Space NK is the only stockist in Glasgow, hurrah! They used to stock loads of Philosophy products but they don't have so many anymore. My favourite purchase from here was a lipgloss set from Philosophy which was called "A Few Good Men", these men were, "The Muffin Man" - a lemon muffin flavoured lipgloss, "The Gingerbread Man" - a tasty gingerbread lipgloss and my favourite, "The Ice-Cream Man." Unfortunately they don't have this set anymore, but who knows, maybe one day they'll make a return. Space NK is great, quite expensive but sometimes you need to pay that little bit extra when it comes to cosmetics. They also do sales now and then so you could grab yourself a bargain!

You will find pretty much every kind of perfume here, the new kids on the block and old classics…read more The prices are competitive and often a lot cheaper than other perfume stores. Another great thing is that you can often get little freebies with your purchase. I'm a huge fan of the Stella McCartney perfume and it's always really expensive but i've noticed it's slightly cheaper here and the last time I purchased it I received a free Stella candle and hand bag size spray. If you're looking for a perfume then this place is great value for money!

I placed an online order with HoF and paid for next-day delivery. I received a confirmation from…read moreEvri that the package was out for delivery, but then I received an update from them one hour before the delivery time slot indicating that they could not deliver the package until the next business day. Four days on, Evri cannot locate the package. Today, I attempted to contact HoF customer service, which is an exercise in frustration. I requested a full refund but have only been refunded the delivery charges. Had I known that HoF uses Evri I would have never placed the order. I certainly would never order from HoF. I honestly can't say whose customer service is worse - HoF's or Evri's. They're both terrible. Unless you enjoy being gaslighted (by both HoF and Evri), I would highly discourage anyone from making an online purchase from HoF.

My review today is not for the shop as a whole but of the free personal shopping service they…read moreoffer. I have used this service twice now and loved it both times. The first time I used it I had lost a lot of weight and did not know what suited my new figure. I was going to a wedding so went to get an outfit for that. I think if your going to do this you should be open-minded and try everything they bring, this is what I did and I got a beautiful dress that I would never have picked for myself. I have a wedding coming up in December so decided to do it again. They offer services for any type of outfit you need, like going on holiday, new work clothes and they also offer a wardrobe renewal if you fancy a change. I booked online which was quick and simple they ask you a few questions about what your looking for, what you like, colours and your sizes. I was given a 90 minute slot. I headed to the personal shopper area, based near the men's shoes department. I was met by my personal shopper, Jordan. He explained that the normal rooms they use were busy so I was brought to a make shift dressing room in Mr Fraser's old office, which was stunning, apparently not many people get to see in the office. It made the experience even more special. Jordan asked me a few questions and then he headed off to find me some outfits. I sat on the couch and looked at magazines and relaxed. Jordan then arrived with armfulls of dresses. I then began trying them on. There was no pressure to like them, but I tried them all on. Nothing in the first lot suited. So Jordan headed off again. The 2nd last dress I tried on was the one, loved it, and again like my first personal shopper experience it was a dress I would never have picked for myself. I would highly recommend giving this a go, I think you worry that you are going to feel pressured into buying something but it's all very chilled out and fun to get a little pampered.

I must admit I am not a big fan of the kind of stores that sell lovely…read more packaged, overpriced and heavily scented beauty products that don't have any actual substance behind them. For example the Crabtree & Evelyns, The Body Shops and the Lushs of the high street. While these products might be a nice little indulgence they rarely "do what it says on the tin". The moisturisers look and smell lovely but they don't actually moisturise your skin as well as some good old Palmers Cocoa Butter from Boots at a fraction of the price, and that sort of thing. However I believe L'Occitane is different. Not only are the products pretty to look at and smell but they also work really well. The staff in the store seem to genuinely know about caring for your skin and hair and can direct you to the range which is most suitable for your skin type. While the products are quite expensive I feel that it is worth it if you are trying to address a specific beauty concern and of course they do sell lovely gift sets for men and women if you want to treat someone special. For Christmas this year I bought my Dad a great old fashioned shaving set from L'Occitane with a proper shaving brush and bowl and some rich, creamy shaving foam which I know he uses on special occasions instead of his usual "slap on some Gillette foam" routine. For myself I keep the Almond Soap in constant supply. It contains tiny little pieces of almond shell for exfoliation and leaves my skin lovely and soft. I also love the Roses 4 Reines Bath and Shower Gel. It contains four different kinds of rose and the smell is gorgeous and subtle, not overpowering and the bottle looks great in the bathroom. It reminds me of something an old Hollywood beauty like Grace Kelly would have in her bathroom. What I like best about L'Occitane products though is that they are mostly free from parabens, mineral oils and other nasties, which is a total bug bare of mine!

L'Occitane has helped me a good few times when i'm in a last minute present panic! Everything here…read moresmells absolutely amazing and i'm a sucker for anything gift wrapped so this place is great, even if it's not so great for the old bank balance. The fragrances tend to be traditional smells such as rose, lavender, bergamot etc. All the fragrances together are a bit overwhelming as you enter the shop and it kind of makes you want to bottle all the smells into one perfume. They have an extensive range and apart from fragrances they also sell skincare, hair and body products and bath and shower gels. Prices range from around £10 and upwards and you can also get gift sets for around £25. The staff are also very helpful and are always more than happy to let you test any of the products and answer any questions you might have.

The cosmetics at Laura Mercier can only be described as delicious! The aim of this brand is to…read morecreate flawless, natural looking make-up and they have so much of this to choose from. As well a huge make-up range they also do their own skincare. My favourite Laura Mercier products have to be their candles, body and bath range. Their Creme Brulee Honey Bath is to die for, it smells good enough to eat and comes with the cutest ever wooden honey dipper. My Mum got a set of Laura Mercier candles for her Christmas a couple of years ago which were chocolate, creme brulee and coconut scented, they had hours of burn tim and the whole house smelled amazing. I always try to get my Mum to buy as many bath products from here as possible - the more the Mercier!

Laura Mercier is one of those brands that is mentioned time and time again in all the fashion…read moremagazines such as Elle and Vogue, as such I was expecting the prices in this store to be exorbitantly high. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the products were no more expensive than Bobbi Brown or Mac. Laura Mercier's foundations are fast becoming iconic although I personally have found them too heavy for my liking. I was very pleased when Laura released a range of mineral makeup as I find this still gives great coverage but it doesn't feel as though you have a load of slap on! I have to agree with Eleanor that the bath and body products are divine! I have very sensitive skin but Laura Mercier's products don't seem to irritate it which is great. Any good makeup artist will tell you that great makeup is nothing without the right tools and Laura Mercier's makeup brushes are the best I've tried. My mum bought me a set for Christmas and I look after them like they are made of solid gold! I bought baby shampoo purely for washing my special makeup brushes, sad but true! This store is definitely worth a look if you fancy treating yourself but very few people could afford to kit themselves out with loads of Laura Mercier products. They're not as expensive as I expected but that doesn't mean they're cheap either!

Gemma was fantastic. Not only did she provide assistance and a tester for a product I was…read moreinterested in buying, but she gave my travel group and I TONS of amazing suggestions for what to do while we're in Glasgow. I would come back here again just to talk with the lass! You will NOT regret coming here.

popped into lush glasgow today & got a hand massage from uroosa - she was absolutely amazing with…read moregreat customer service skills and really made me feel welcome! i would give her more than 5 stars if i could :)

Dior in Frasers is one of the most helpful and friendly makeup concessions I've been to…read more I never enter looking great but always leave looking (and smelling) amazing. Never felt pressurised to buy anything and always made to feel most important person there no matter how busy. I've shopped in the concession in Debenhams and walked out not entirely sure the purchase I made was right for me. Now I choose Frasers every time - even if product is cheaper elsewhere. It's about an overall experience and this is one to enjoy again and again.