Well, no prizes for guessing that the Leather Shop sells clothing related to leather. This can be…read moreanything from coats to accessories such as small bags. They specialise in Ladies leather and have a generous selection of childrens wear too. The shop is in an odd place of town just next to central station and for a shop of its style and class, it is not in the most appealing of locations. As for the sale sign, it is forever there as a way of attracting your attention. In terms of the clothing quality, the leather at least appears genuine and pure. You also get the familiar leather smell when walking in, which is a good sign. No high street brand names here but simply good browsing for leather lovers at costly prices as you would expect.

The Leather Shop is situated in a shopping arcade which leads to Liverpool Central Train Station…read more It is quite a large store which has a good range of leather clothing and accessories. The staff here are friendly and greet you cheerfully when you enter. They let you have a look round and then ask you after a short time if you need any help. I went in for a leather jacket. I was really sure what style I wanted, all I knew was that I wanted a black one. The man working here showed me all sorts of styles and lengths, got a better idea of what I liked, and then tailored the stock he showed me to this. I ended up getting a really nice jacket here which was in the sale, and it has lasted well. I have been back and bought a belt from here, which was reasonably priced. This is a great shop with an excellent selection.

Looks may look like a lookalike for the room where they filmed the Saw movie series, all unhealthy…read moreneon and depressing grey wall tiling but it, in truth, the best place to get hold of cut-price luggage or bags in Liverpool. If you're going away for a weekend on a budget flight and you need a suitable sized hand-luggage holdall (which Ryanair define as 55cm by 40cm by 20cm and Easyjet define as whatever you can comfortably carry and will fit into overhead storage) to live out of for the next few days then look no further than Looks. I got one here for less than £10 which has lasted me over two years worth of back and forthing on planes. Look! If you're after some more heavy duty luggage then this is a great place to pick that up too with trolley bags of various sizes for under £20 - a snip compared to department store prices. And occasionally Look will even have some decent named brand bags from makes like Eastpak and Jansport for a fraction of their recommended pricing. Lucky you!

Looks is an independent specialist luggage shop and I kick myself for not buying my travel luggage…read moreat this shop, simply because I tend to just walk past here without bothering to notice or concentrate. Silly me, since this shop sells a terrific range of bags, suitcases and many useful accesories for all your travel needs. Not only that, but their prices are very affordable unlike some high street stores which charge the earth for something so simple. Whilst Looks may not sell brands such as Samsonite, their products by observation and random handling feels durable enough for the average traveller. The staff appear friendly and they greeted me with a smile and asked if I needed any help which I thought was considerate. I have no hesitation that this is a shop I shall consider purchasing from in the not so distant future. Thoroughly recommended.

Well my expertise in the area of handbags is limited and exposure to them less so I will grant you…read morethat, so I can deal with this review in a purely objective and measured way but how can you girls seriously wish to spend this much on a handbag and/or purse! To be fair the shop is as bright and inviting as you would expect from the new units in the Peter's Lane development and the staff were as friendly and pleasant as you can be to a bewildered and out-of-his-depth young man in this scenario. What I could gather is that they have a lot of handbags and purses with little dogs on them - not sure what the significance of that is although understanding as I do that women tend to stuff as much crap as they can within their hadbags maybe it is some sort of seal of approval to let you know should you wish you can even get a small dofg in here.

Radley is a little shop in the heart of Keys Court which sells a cute range of fashionable products…read moreand accessories including wallets, purses and luggages. There was one particular suitcase I spotted which I thought was quite an innovative design because it had flexibility for manoeuvring in all positions but it did cost around £60 and wasn't the biggest of luggages. However, this is still a great shop for the odd gift or treat as it doesn't fail to catch the eye plus the quality of material is decent. Since the area is quite spacious, this gives you plenty of breathing space when there are more customers present. Also, there is always a friendly member of staff willing to assist and greet you. You couldn't really ask for much more for an elegant and charming shop like Radley. Even though prices are a little moderate, I would recommend the shop for its quality and uniqueness.

Tight indigo jeans Loose indigo jeans…read moreTapered indigo jeans Rock and roll tees Weathered vests Leather jackets Short trench coats Smoking shirts Motorcycle boots & Black and white photos of Liv Tyler Even better, black and white photos of Liv Tyler pouting Resistance is futile, right?

G-Star Raw has a very trendy and up-to-date feel about it. I love the range of clothes they sell…read morewhich include smart jeans, shirts and jackets and their sunglasses just look so cool and luxurious. However, this is another high street store which is overpriced when you consider it doesn't cost much to produce the simpler items of clothing like cotton t-shirts. This is a friendly natured shop though, as a couple members of staff offered to help and asked if everything was okay. The layout is logical and being a small shop, it doesn't have a crammed feel to it. If you're up on style and highly value what you wear, then G-Star Raw might be for you.

Schuh has quite a funky appeal about it. It attracts a lot of young people with an eye for trendy…read morefootwear, as colourful and branded as they come. They sell a lot of well known brands such as Adidas, Converse and Fred Perry so if this is your taste, then I would obviously recommend a good old browse! There is a wide range of different styles for women on the ground floor and men on the upper floor. Sometimes, you may be lucky enough to grab an item on sale. Prices do vary from mid-range to high depending on the style and material. If any drawbacks, I did find the background music very loud and it felt as though I was walking into a club. It is annoying (coupled with the heat of the shop) when you're trying to concentrate and communicate with others, especially if you dislike the music!

Schuh is an excellent shoe store located in the heart of the city centre. The window displays are…read moreattractive and varied and the inside is the same. They have a huge range of shoes and boots of all different styles. Whether you're looking for a pair of killer heels or a comfy pair of trainers you will find something here. The staff are very friendly and helpful and as soon as you look around for someone to help you, a bubbly assistant will appear. They are more than happy to go and find your size in as many different styles as you like, rushing back and forth if things need to be changed. They stay close by whilst you are trying things on and will chat to you quite happily. They also have a good selection of bags and purses behind the counter. If your size is not in stock they will try and locate one in another of their stores for you, or they will order one specially which will arrive in a couple of days. I have had to return a faulty item once and the staff were polite and apologetic and arranged a replacement for me. As far as prices go, there is a big range here. You can get a cheap basic item, or spend as much as you like on something a bit special. They often have sales and special offers on so you can pick up a bargain.

I wore out my favourite pair of boots, (I know, the world's tiniest violin is playing for me)…read morebasically because I never took them off. According to Forrest Gump, you can tell a lot about a person from their shoes (got to get your wear out of a good bit of footwear!) , I thought I'd rather get my faves repaired than have to go through the effort of breaking in a whole new pair. What you need is a good old cobblers. And so, finding myself infront of Keys N Heels, I ventured inward. With starting prices of £4.75 for flats depending on the scale of the repair, it's darn cheap! And between £4.95 and £6.95 for stilettos depending on the type of heel, rubber or metal repairs available. (Great for salvaging those post-night out accidents!) Much better for your bank balance than a whole new pair of shoes and the guy at the counter was exceptionally helpful. All done while you wait.

Keys 'N' Heels is located on the corner of Moor and Fenwick Street. They cut every sort of key…read morefor your home and vehicles including keys for Sterling security locks and brand names such as Abus, Abloy, Chubb, Era and Belfry.They sell the transponder car keys for most makes of car but list Vauhall, Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar on their signage. Most modern car keys are in fact three keys in one, a mechanical key, an electronic coded chip (transponder) and a remote control. Their Yale Laser machine scans your keys with a laser to measure its precise dimensions. The key is then cut with guaranteed accuracy, meaning the end to ill-fitting duplicate keys. As the name suggests heel repairs are carried out whilst you wait and they sell a range of shoe care products. The chap who normally cuts my keys will soon be leaving :o(

When I think of Primark I think of big queues, big crowds, modern stores and cheap clothes but also…read moreclothes on the lower-quality side, mainly down to the price with Primark basically being a clothing version of ALDI. Located on Church Street, it is basically right bang in the heart of the One and the centre of Liverpool so the location here is really good, the store is quite large and is in an old building so is nowhere near as modern on the outside, or even the inside as other Primark stores I have visited including stores in Gateshead, Cardiff, Newcastle and Amsterdam, most of which I have visited in the past and awarded a three-star rating to. A lack of renovation could let the store down more than ever now, following H&M locating into the old BHS unit, with a more modern store as the retailer is similar to Primark so action is needed soon. This branch of Primark in a way reminds me of Southport's store, inside it isn't too impressive or modern - which is a shame and it contradicts what you would expect considering Liverpool is a big city, the second biggest in north-west England. I didn't like this store, not just because of the poor overall feel but it just was really untidy, I lost count of clothes on the floor before even getting to the men's section (the ladies section os on the ground floor), and by the looks of things, it looked like it had been that way for a while and staff were unbothered by it, and not doing anything to change it, making it an unsatisfactory and unpleasant place to shop overall. An untidy, uninspiring store which even lets Primark down, if you compare this to other branches of Primark including those in Gateshead and Amsterdam, which I did like, it looks like a completely different store, mainly down to the overall feel, staff and cleanliness of a store, this isn't a store I can reccomend or justify anything over a one-star rating for on this occasion.

Every time I walk into Primark, the store is packed with customers the majority of time which…read moresuggests its popularity. It does tend to attract a lot of students and for those who love a bargain, this is the place to shop. Quality of clothing can be unpredictible but it all depends. If you're fortunate, you may find a garment to last you more than a few years. The store itself is plentiful, serving 5 floors which has something to suit everybody. There is even a homeware section on the top tier. Primark is a shop which you'll either love or hate, and I love it!