A cult store in the '80s, The Cross is making a comeback. The store is stocked with clothes, accessories and bits of home decor pieces every season and often featured in local magazines.
The top floor of the shop wasn't very appealing to me. I like funky decor, but personally wouldn't use anything they were selling, so I largely ignored the section. There are many dresses upstairs, which were cute. The big table in the entrance was stocked with quirky little note-paper and cards that you can also see on their website (I just found it today).
Downstairs is, in my opinion, where the best things are. This is where the sales rack was. There were shoes, accessories and clothes down there, as well. There were lots of appealing shirts and sweaters, a solid selection of colored and blue jeans and some great shoes. They stock my favorite booties by Penelope Chilvers - shoes that always get me a ton of compliments, but also require a full day's trek around London to find - and English Weather cashmere - sturdy, cosy and delightfully stylish.
The store is a bit expensive - 350 pounds for a sweater - but everything is great quality, the salespeople incredibly helpful and you'll look so good that it is all worth it. They also allow dogs in, so I didn't have to shop without my best critic! read more