I wanted a special memento to take home that would remind me of my first trip to England. After…read morelooking all over London the week prior not finding anything that spoke to me, we stumbled upon this tiny jeweller in Windsor on our last day. I asked the lovely gentleman inside if he had anything under 100 pounds and he brought out a tray of vintage silver rings. I found my perfect ring in that tray immediately! I wear it every day and it keeps the memories of my trip close by. I couldn't be happier with my ring. Thank you for such wonderful service!!

Links of London, Heathrow Terminal 1 is a great store. If I ever won the Euro millions lottery I…read morewould be hard pressed to not stop here on my way out of chilly London to somewhere tropical. Packed with jewellery and most especially a great range of watches, you could probably get on the good side of Katy Perry if you bought her something expensive from Links of London and included it in that monthly envelope you send her containing your belly button scrapings and bits of hair. Check out their awesome Tag Heuer range: the most expensive one tops out at around 5000 pounds, so expect to wipe away any potential drool while window shopping. They also have more affordable options that start at around 200 pounds, so it's also a really good place to shop for a gift that's a little more on the expensive side. Everything is tax free, and so you can get to look stylish without paying the well-oiled taxman any more than you have to.

Coco Chanel was an interesting complex women with her support for the Nazi party and her anti…read moreSemitism well documented in numerous publications. Personally I wouldn't buy any Chanel products but the brand attracts thousands of loyal customers. With time to kill prior to a flight dropped into the Chanel store and of the stores in T5 I'd say they have the plushest carpet. The displays are as expected of a luxury brand. The staff could be friendlier but then the haughtiness possibly adds to the luxury experience.

Swag in Staines is a lovely shop - I want to buy everything in there! The window displays are…read moregorgeous and are beautifully lit so everything really sparkles. The shop is always clean and tidy and I've always found the staff really helpful and happy to take as much time as you need. Everyone who works there is really knowledgeable about their stock and they're not at all pushy, so you can make up your mind on whether to buy something without any pressure. Your purchases are wrapped up beautifully. Visiting Swag is a treat in itself - even if you don't buy anything.

This is an excellent shop…read more One never knows what one may find. "For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened." Lovely spot, attractive window that will catch your eye.

Of course Mrs G was excited to look around this quaint looking little antique store - lots of…read morejewelry of different kinds from costume to silver to gold. Lots of Royal Doulton, Coronation mugs and the usual fare for a tourist spot like this. Unfortunately the staff (was the guy the owner?) were neither friendly nor professional. No greeting - and we had to seek them out to pose a question on a piece that Mrs G had some interest in. Really it seemed like they didn't want to do any business - and they didn't!! If you see something you really want in the window check them out, but be ready to work to get what you want :). A bit strange really.....

If you know London, you must know about this place. Of course the main store in the city is massive…read morewith floors of amazing shopping. A store that is known worldwide. Floors of amazing shopping with food halls, home wear, apparel and all the designer stores you can think of. Well that's the most common one. Then you have all the smaller pop ups scattered through out the city. The location at terminal 5 London Heathrow has nothing compared to the original....lol... it's your usual pop up that tends to cater to the last minute shoppers needing a gift. This store carries your usual tourist gifts that is fast and simple. Chocolate, teddy bears, of course the tote bag and lots of trinkets. Things that catches holiday maker eyes. Small concert at the airport for all your friends and family last minute gifts from London.

I wasn't able to get to the real Harrods while in London, but was thrilled when I saw a Harrods…read morelocation at the Heathrow International Airport, making my last day in London all the more memorable. Even just getting a taste of Harrods, I can see why people love this posh department store. I checked out Harrods before catching my flight and was happy to see all the merchandise they had, especially since it's just an airport location, so the inventory is limited. But it was nice to see the designers they offered here, and since I love Tory Burch, they had an entire section just for Tory Burch. The staff were super friendly and even told me what products would be cheaper to get back home versus in London, so it wasn't all about them making money. I ended up getting a Tory Burch card wallet and they escorted me to the other section of Harrods where they offered more of their gift items. This was perfect as I was able to get some gifts for loved ones. Glad I was able to get a glimpse of Harrods, a London specialty.

I can't think of anything better than what's inside a little blue box from Tiffany's. As we waited…read morefor our connecting flight at Heathrow, we were drawn into this little Tiffany location. The shop is small and the cases are sparsely populated with Tiffany classics. I was drawn to a case of gold and silver charms. There were lovely wildlife charms where a portion of the proceeds benefits wildlife. The charms were whimsical and tempting. How was I going to get the idea into my husband's head? There was a small case of engagement rings for that couple making a quick decision to elope at the airport. Other cases boasted displays of pricey artsy gold chains, bracelets and earrings. A clerk offered to help me, but I was only looking and dreaming today.

Every girl loves Tiffany's. It's impossible to talk about the esteemed NYC jeweller without…read morementioning Audrey and Capote, so I'll get it out of the way now: despite diamonds being a girl's best friend and the whole sparkly-glittery aspect of Tiffany's, there's not a woman out there who doesn't aspire to at least the poise of Audrey Hepburn. When she stepped, albeit poorly, into Holly Golightly's shoes, Tiffany's reputation as one of the world's most prestigious jewellers was forever cemented. Besides that, they're always coming out with the cutest things! They stay edgy and on top of the newest designers whilst never losing their classic hauteure. Their latest designers are Paloma Picasso and Frank Gehry (designer of the NYC Guggenheim and the L.A. Disney Concert Hall, to name a few housing projects he's done), who are doing some great stuff with worn metals. The Tiffany Keys collection is one of the most classy and elegant I've seen in years. The Tiffany's at Heathrow Airport is airside, so before you get excited and decide to make the drive, make sure you by a plane ticket first. The Tiffany's staff are, of course, world class in subtlety, helpfulness and quiet charm. No one's ever been sold to at Tiffany's, nor been made to feel as if the tiny £20 horseshoe charm one has purchased is twee (it is). It's located near the Bvlgari shop, across from a few restaurants and a French bistro, toward gates 22 and above. Not that I've been there a lot, or absolutely in all ways love everything Tiffany's has ever done. Honestly.