Awwwwww! That is exactly what I thought when I popped into Bohemia the other day. This children's…read moreboutiques just screams cuteness and many of the toys are too nice to let your terrible tots play with, they'd be better used as ornaments. They had a huge section with wooden and fabric food and I was tempted to buy a cuddly banana but seeing as I'm not under 3 I thought it was best not to as I'd probably end up wondering why I'd bought it in the first place. They also had a wooden cake stand with a wooden cake display on it, it was gorgeous! There was also a good selection of Eric Carle toys and books and as I love the Hungriest Caterpillar this was a huge plus for me. In addition the children's clothing and toys there's also a small ladies fashion section with a rail of pretty tops and dresses. In addition to this there's a little vanity table that has Paul and Joe make-up displayed on it beautifully. I also have to mention the staff who were lovely and really friendly, when I popped in it was two girls working and they couldn't have been nicer, chatting away to all the customers and making everyone feel really welcome indeed, very knowledgeable about the products and seemed to really like working here too. Definitely deserving of five stars.

Bohemia is another one of those shops I try averting my eyes from when I walk by. Because things in…read morethere tend to be just a bit too pretty. And I'm not the only one who thinks this. My friends and I always try very hard not to ogle the shop on our walk from Scotmid to my house and vice-versa. We avert our eyes because things in there are pretty and not cheap at all. Sometimes, though, there are those rare occasions when there's something at a reasonable price. My flatmate and another friend bought me a gorgeous dress for only 15 pounds, while most dresses there are in the 40 pound price range, if not more. They also sell children's clothes. I'm not sure if this is specific to the Marchmont area (there are lots of middle-class parents in this area as well as students). The women who work there have always been really kind to me. The dress my friends bought me had a tiny fault and they sent it off to get repaired at the tailor's for me. I don't know if this was standard, but I'm just glad I didn't have to argue about it at all. I'm not a fan of confrontation, you see. So if you do have some money to spend, this is a great place to get something, as the shop advertises, bohemian and dressy.

Hoochie Coochie is a little independant fashion boutique in Tollcross, where you can find an array…read moreof affordable lovely dresses, from vintage-style stuff to more gothic-style stuff. It is probably the only shop in town where where you buy clothes from a pirate, aka the lovely man who mans the shop. Apart from lots of lovely dresses, they also have accessories such as bags and shoes. A great place to treat yourself or buy a present!

Why is there only one other review?…read more Such a fun store to shop at. They have the best Christmas jumpers so I don't see why you would go anywhere else to buy one! (Oh right, the price tag...) The store owner is also a PIRATE. Not really. Kind of. He kind of looks like a pirate. He's really nice! So friendly! In short, great clothing and you get to meet a pirate. Kind of.

I stumbled upon Trouve completely by accident - I went for a stroll and ambled into this lovely…read morearea of Edinburgh. I was enticed in by their promise to deliver lovingly preserved second hand clothing to the ladies of Edinburgh! I was sold before I'd even approached! The dresses in here are in stunning condition, and all are proudly displayed on their hangers. They are mostly second hand but carefully chosen by the owner, who customers stopping by during my visit kept raving about! Always a good sign. The ladies occupying the shop were relaxed and friendly, having a good chat with me while I browsed. The clothing and accessories were all utterly unique and absolutely divine. I usually avoid big designers but when they are all displayed in such a fashion, and with the prices deflated, I have been enlightened and can now see why girls go crazy for them. Everything was colourful without being garish, and of impeccable quality. I bought an unusual ring out of Trouve for a reasonable price - it was too difficult to leave empty handed - and I had to hurl myself through the door before I went back to spend more money on a dress I fell in love with, and a pair of earrings I knew I didn't need (but wanted...badly). I felt pampered and well looked after without the shop assistants being too gushy or sleazy. They were genuinely lovely people who cared about their business - a very rare quality. It was bizarre in this day and age to see how a little business becomes pivotal to part of as community. Each and every customer asked for the owner, and one customer boasted of her entire outfit that day having been bought in here over the years! I can see why the girls love it so much - the shop owner runs wine tastings and other such girly events in store, adding spice to the art of shopping. I can't praise Trouve enough. It's got to the point I want to persuade my boss to get her wedding dress from here, and even if you don't buy anything (unlikely, ladies) you'll be bowled over by how lovely the shop assistants are. Just amazing. At the risk of starting a stampede, I should tell you that they had a rather foxy Prada dress for forty quid. Go, go, go!!

Although immediately disadvantaged by having a Y chromosome, I still enjoyed this little boutique…read more Going along with my lady friend I could see the excitement in her eyes before we stepped through the doors upon seeing the love hearts outside. Offering clothes that are funky, hip and other adjectives from the 60s, there is a veritable feast of style in Trouvé (as you'd expect from a shop with a 'quirky' French name hinting at thrift store chic) . With cheap t-shirts (around £15-20), skirts and dresses, there is a surprising amount of choice in this small store, largely down to the fact it is very well laid out. Pride of place are the vintage dresses ( about £75-100) and even as a guy I was impressed. In addition to the clothes there are cool little nick nacks, jewellery and a good selection of shoes and bags, basically a girl's night out in one shop and who can say no to that. To add to this the staff are equally en vogue and have excellent product knowledge; it looks like they actually care about the stuff they are selling which makes a nice change. The only downside is that it is so popular with ma petite amie that I am not likely to stop hearing about it any time soon, which to be honest is not really the shop's fault. Vive la Trouvé!!

Debra has been my first stop for charity-shop hopping for at least 3 years now. I'd say it's…read morebecause it's my favourite, but that's not totally true. It's because it's around the corner from my house. However, quality and proximity are not mutually exclusive in this game. My flatmate, once upon a time, was having a bit of a hard time, so another flatmate and I popped down to Debra and bought him a guitar for 15 squid. Maybe it was 20. But it wasnae more than that. Also, because Debra can proudly say that it's the only charity shop in Marchmont, and students are, say, lazy, lots of their foregone goods end up finding their way to Debra's racks. Obviously, it's not just student's second hand clothes, but you get what I mean, right? The prices are standard charity-shop prices and the people who work there are always up for a chat and for giving you a hand. Maybe if you twirl, they might compliment you on the flow of your skirt. I haven't tried that yet, but they seem like that kinda folk.

Debra in Marchmont is for sure one of the best charity shops in the city. It's tiny and…read morehiggledy-piggledy inside, yet somehow seems to constantly get in really good stuff, probably because everyone who lives in Marchmont is middle class. Most of them are students as well, who therefore love to shop in charity shops, meaning that there's a very high turnaround of items and so always something new. Clothes are what is best here, but you can also get good furniture - usually displayed on the street because it won't fit inside - as well as books and DVDs. I've actually had to stop myself going there too often, as I've noticed that I'm incapable of leaving with less than three items, and even at thrift store prices that starts to add up!

Vivaldi is a great little boutique clothes store. It is located in the centre of Bruntsfield Place…read morein Edinburgh, just a short walk from the city centre so it is an easy store to reach. Vivaldi sell a vast selection of unique and eclectic women's clothes ranging from everyday clothes, to practical work clothes and to evening dresses. They stock a selection of different designers so there is bound to be something in this store to suit everybody's style. I bought a lovely summer skirt from Vivaldi a few months ago, which was around £50, and is absolutely gorgeous. I have worn it a lot and it has been washed several times and it still looks as good as new. Vivaldi also sell a whole range of women's accessories such as handbags, jewelry, scarves and best of all, shoes! The shoes which Vivaldi stock are from a range of different designers and they are all completely beautiful. Vivaldi is a complete treasure of a store and it is definitely a must-see shop.

The best thing about Vivaldi is without doubt the accessories, and I have a good few bags from here…read morebecause it is my Auntie's absolute favourite place to shop. I'm not complaining however, because although the clothes in here aren't my cup of tea, the bags are beautiful and really hard wearing. Vivaldi stock different brands and designers so the price ranges vary but I would say everything is pretty good value because absolutely everything is fantastic value. Brilliant store out on Bruntsfield Place.

What a cute little clothes store!…read more Variations Boutique is a great clothing boutique in the centre of the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh, just a short walk from the city centre. As with most of the shops in Bruntsfield Place, Variations Boutique is a specialist store, selling high quality clothes at quite a high price. Variations Boutique sells a whole range of designer ladies wear, ranging from practical work outfits to lovely party dresses. I bought a gorgeous flowery dress from this store a few months ago, which cost around £60, which is very well made and extremely versatile as I wear it both during the day and in the evenings for going out - I love it! Variations Boutique also sells a range of accessories including beautiful jewellery, handbags and scarves. The staff in this store are lovely and inviting, and they also leave you alone to let you browse the shop in peace - the best combination.

If you are looking for a piece of quirky or unique clothing, Lady JoJo's Boutique is the place to…read morego. Situated in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh, Lady JoJo's Boutique is just around the corner from the Royal Mile and it is a short walk to the main shopping street in Edinburgh, Princes Street, and so it is a convenient place to reach. This store is relatively new on the Edinburgh clothing scene, and it is a definite welcome addition. I love to come here and browse the shop and admire their beautiful stock. The boutique is pretty small inside but it boasts a beautiful selection of dresses, tops, trousers and accessories. I bought an absolutely gorgeous dress here several months ago, and it cost around £50, but it is of excellent quality and I wear a lot when I go out so it is definitely good value for money. The stock changes over quite a bit, so I find that if there is something I like, its probably best to buy it there and then rather than waiting a week and finding out its not longer on sale - that has happened to me several times!! The staff are really friendly and warm too. Lady JoJo's is a great place to go to buck the trend and buy your clothes from a non-high street store.

I came across this little boutique whilst wandering down The Grassmarket. It's only been open for…read moreabout a week, and the shop is gorgeous and brand spanking new. I was drawn inside by the kitsch sign and the funky name. 'Lady JoJo's' sounded like my kind of shop. I wasn't disappointed when I stepped inside, and was greeted by the two lovely young shop assistants. The stock is sparse, which one of the said assistants explained was because they were simply testing the water to see what kind of stuff people liked best. Rails of gorgeous retro swing dresses and frilly knickers really caught my eye, as did the old fashioned dresser table adorned with gorgeous jewellery and seamed stockings. The boutique oozed with the retro glamour of Betty Paige and 1950's style, which is quite unique in Edinburgh and stocks ranges such as 'What Katie Did' and 'Love Kills'. A handmade necklace with two chunky red hearts emblazoned with 'Pin Up Girl' really caught my eye. I bought the necklace and was pleasantly surprised when it was only £8, with a 20% discount complimentary because the shop had just opened. Perfect! I will certainly be visiting in a couple of weeks when it is more established and full of gorgeous Pin Up clothes and jewellery.

I needed a waterproof storm hat. The employees were helpful and had just what I wanted for a good…read moreprice. My husband liked their Barbour water resistant jackets. Nice business.

Coolest peeps helpin me look fresh-dipped in Scottish couture…read more Cute Castillian gals makin sure I look dope in clan gear. Yup, don't come here and bite mah style, brah. You ain't as handsome. Nope.