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.

Despite an invitation on the website to contact the shop with any questions, I am still waiting for…read morea reply to my 2 e-mails. I live over 200 miles from Heswall which is why the e-mail contact. My sister lives in Heswall and I wanted to buy something for her birthday, as she is a fan of the business. I will now go elsewhere.

Sue Huntington is the kind of women's fashion store that I would probably never set foot in to…read moreactually shop. The clothes are very "high end" and "posh," or in the vulgar tongue--old ladyish! Here you will find stiff suit dresses, linen and polyester skirts in just the wrong shades of blue and yellow, for the kind of women who wear big fake pearl necklaces and gaudy clip on earrings. No, I'm sorry, but not at all my taste, and therefore ... Not a cool shop.

I visited this store due to a reccomendation from a friend upon arrival i had a very warm welcoming…read morefrom the girls. The Boutique holds some amazing brands and fantastic occasion wear. If your a party girl like myself or just enjoy a ball or cruise then take a look at the amazing cocktail range u have to see it for yourself!!!!!!!

Want to know what makes this place special? It's not the advert on Juice FM but the welcoming and…read morehelpful Lana and her knowledge of formal and casual designer wear. The celebrity launch party donated a big slice of the income to charity. The shop's white interior is well lit and shows off the fasion well. It has a realxing atmosphere with pop music playing in the background. One of the coolest security guards you will ever meet keep a close eye on the bags, jewelry and ladies designer fasion. Check out the Buba bags as worn by Katy Price (aka Jorden). Despite the designer look and really good fashion the prices are great but don't be mistaken - you should not start comparing April Boutique to TK Max. Prices range from £50 to £500 but there are payment schemes to help. Bring your wages and visit the VIP area with seating TV and drinks.

It surprises me not a jot that April Boutique are pulling out the Summer Sale banners. This is an…read moreextremely expensive store with extremely specialist contents. Even in the window is a sign just to inform the casual passer by of payment plans which are available. I don't know about you, but I don't plan on taking out a mortgage for a dress anytime soon! However, this boutique exudes elegance, celebrity chic and high fashion. Even the mannequins glitter with silver mirrors, enticing custom into the shop. When I have been by, it has always seemed empty but if only one customer bought a dress per day, I think they'd make their rent! A shopping experience for the rich, the VIP and the wannabe wealthy. Beauty (fashion at least) comes at a price!

You won't miss Desire when driving or walking past. It has two green potted trees out of the front…read moreof the shop and beautiful colourful dresses tempting you into the shop in the display window. The clothing is fairly dressy with some stunning long evening dresses (some brightly coloured) but also some less dressy tops that you could wear in the evening, possibly the day time, depending on your engagement. My favourite find, although I didn't purchase it was a short red dress with a ruffle effect at the top. I was trying to work out where on earth I would wear the dress. I have so many in my wardrobe that I just couldn't possibly, at the minute, justify another buy. So thanks Desire but I need to find a reason for a new purchase, but hope to see you again soon!

Bravissimo is a life saver. Ok, I'm guessing most people don't know what it's like to be more than…read moreample on top, but I can tell you it's a pain in the arse. And the back. And on top of that you have to spend your life wearing granny bras and over-the-shoulder-bolder-holders. Now that there's a Bravissimo in Liverpool, all that has changed. Say goodbye to your dull grey bosom buddies that could theoretically be used as hammocks. Bravissimo stocks girly, colourful bras that fit all sizes, even the sizes that you didn't dream were physically possible without surgical enhancement. Not only that, they also have a range of clothes and swimwear for the top-heavy lady. I'm not really bothered about the swimwear, as I don't like strap marks so my bikinis usually disappear as long as no one's looking, but the clothes are essential. Available in curvy, really curvy or super curvy, even the sizes don't make you think of yourself as overly big. A must have for all top heavy women, but good for 'normal' sizes too. If you haven't discovered Bravissimo yet, I pity your boyfriends.....

I am not the best person to review this shop for obvious reasons but I'll do my best!…read more Bravissimo is a specialist shop that offers a wide variety of bras to suit all sizes, so whether you're flat-chested or top-heavy, staff can kindly assist to give you the perfect fit whatever your taste. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours so it doesn't matter if you want to look pretty in pink or bold in blue, they have it all. Their prices are normally higher than most standard stores but this is understandable due to their difference. Bravissimo is not your average shop and you will not find any shop similar nearby, so it is a great place to find what you're looking for.

Similar to the other clothing shops in the precinct, this only stands out because of the lovely…read morestaff, who are always helpful and polite. Same sorts of clothes as everywhere else, and a small shoe and bag section, with some additional accessories near the till. For some reason there always seems to be a lot of mums with pushchairs in here, though I can't quite figure out why. Prices are competitive, quality occasionally questionable, but generally a pretty decent clothes shop.

It is difficult to speak passionately about these ubiquitous stores adjacent, opposite, and above a…read morevery similar store selling very similar merchandise in a vey similar way. However STorm is probably the more famous, more popular store of the bunch. I must say, I preferred the old store near Lewis's, while the stock was similar, the shop was larger and brighter, there was more stuff and more space to look; it was a little decrepit, but it wasn't in St John's which I tend to find dark and claustrophobic Now there is no alternative I shop here. The stock is variable with some obligatory tat but an occassional bargain (as with most of these style stores) and the staff are always on hand and very helpful.

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.

Strangely I am a fan of The Little Boutique. Strangely because I've never bought anything in here,…read moreeither for myself or for anybody else! I've heard great things about this store, and have called in quite a few timesbut I just never see anything I like, but it's nice to browse! The Little Boutique stocks dresses mostly: colourful, sequinned, silk and satin, things that you'd wear for a party, a night out or a day at the races. All the extras and accessories are available with lots of jewellery and hair pieces all laid out on dressing tables. In all honesty, I do feel The Little Boutique is a little overpriced as the stock, while it may be handmade/designer/boutique/one-off, whatever, it can often appear a little, well, tacky, even dare I say tarty, perhaps that's a little harsh, as I say I like to browse here, and the staff are really genuine always saying hello and allowing you to look around freely.

If ur a woman shopping alone don't go here. I had a customer pull open my dressing room curtain and…read moregawp at me. Immediately shouted the attendant over (who was male) that looked confused at my upset. Told me "sorry". Won't be going here (or into any other curtained dressing rooms) ever again. Truly upsetting.

The thought of pulling a bear, whether that be as an act of actually tugging on the fur of a huge…read moregrizzly or romancing a koala, is a disturbing one. No wonder I avoided the shop for so long, only really taking my first steps in there last week. Now, though, I wish I'd been less squeamish - this shop has a range of good quality and low priced menswear. I picked out three, count them, pairs of shorts for an upcoming holiday as well as a good plain check shirt (no epaulettes, no different coloured plaid on the back - Burton and River Island take note) and it cost less than £35 - fantastic stuff. Some of the clothing is a little on the loud side (I can't see that I would ever pull off a t-shirt that has diamantes on it), some is a little staid (enough with the faux-national park sweatshirts with 'Colorado Moose Lodge' or similar on them) and some is just plain wrong (I won't describe their frankly deplorable selection of vests) but there is more good stuff than there is bad in here.