I visited the store twice now and there is this one lovely staff member. She mentioned that her…read morename was Holly and I was literally never served by anyone sweeter in my life. She was so incredibly helpful and made me feel so comfortable looking for something in my size.

With a mum called Betty, how could I possibly resist going into a shop with a name like this? I was…read morehoping to find plenty of branded goods for me to buy in an attempt to make my mum giggle. And I was in luck - there's pink branded EVERYTHING to be had here from flasks to towels. Quite obviously not a gym member, I felt pretty self conscious in this Bath store next to the other die-hard sport fanatic customers who seemed to be very seriously whilst buying sportswear. (And the ladies in Bath seem to take their sport VERY seriously) The shop assistants, however, were lovely and politely laughed while I explained the significance of the Sweaty Betty socks I was buying. The clothes in SB were feminine and practical but carried a hefty price tag. Only worth a visit if you're serious about sport. Or have a mum called Betty too.

Topping & Co is pretty much the ideal bookshop for this new frame of mind. Set in a beautiful…read moreformer Quaker meeting house, just round the corner from Bath Abbey. it is literally the stuff of book-lovers' dreams. Gorgeous shelf ladders, carefully curated displays, and a really friendly atmosphere, coupled with a quirky building and fabulous views. There's a wonderful gallery/walkway and a huge basement, so the whole place is surprisingly big. We visited just after Christmas, which only added to its charm. Topping and Company Booksellers, in the beautiful and quintessentially English city of Bath, have many different incarnations. We bought one book, had a cup of coffee, did chit chat with the owner/staff, and then proceeded to the other stop

The most adorable bookstore. I wish I had more time to browse before returning to my tour bus. Only…read moredownside is that it is a little bit cramped at times.

Revolting fact about me #102 is that I have very dry lips - come rain or come shine. I've tried…read moresmothering them with Vaseline, Nivea and the like but nothing works. Annoyingly my face seems to have expensive tastes and the only thing that solves my woes is Kiehl's Lip balm at the staggering price of £12. And one of the few place in Bath that stocks it is Space.NK. Space NK is like a department store dedicated solely to lotions, potions and cosmetics and I LOVE it. Granted, 95% of it is completely out of my budget, but it's a great place to window shop. The shop is laid out well with bright white counters and shelves of beautifully decorated packaging. This store in Bath has exceptionally smiley, friendly shop assistant who will listen attentively to find you the best suited products.

Fantastic curation of beauty products including cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances from brands…read morelike Chantecaille, Hourglass, Emma Hardie, Sarah Chapman, By Terry, and more. Staff is attentive but will let you browse at your leisure, which I prefer. Being from the States, I was delighted to find brands not available there along with niche brands. Extra stars as the staff gave me plenty of samples.

Such a cute store!…read more Really helpful and friendly staff. I dodged in after touring the Roman baths and purchased a gorgeous blouse. I also tried on a few tops and dresses. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more of these stores the next time I visit England.

One of the more reasonably priced and up-to-date ladies fashion shops in Bath. Apricot is as fun…read moreand fresh as the name suggests. They specialise is big bold prints, maxi dresses and summer apparel. The quality of the clothes isn't great, but extremely reasonable for the price. It's a great place to impulse buy if something catches your eye. They tend to put their best pieces downstairs (which has always seemed a bit self defeatist!) so make sure you take a wander down there. The shop assistants are extremely smiley and sweet whenever I go - must be all the floral prints and bright colours. A nose around Apricot is an instant mood lifter!

This shop may have the world's most unimaginative name, but it tells you exactly what you're going…read moreto be getting when you walk through it's doors: kitchen stuff. Spread over three floors there's enough to turn any woman (or domesticated fella) into Nigella Lawson. There's pots, pans, baking trays and books on everything to do with turning your kitchen into a housewife's paradise. The shop assistants are so helpful, which is great if you're feeling a bit lost. The prices, and quality, of the goods vary from budget to high end so you're bound to find something to suit your salary.

Kitchens is a three-floor specialist cookware shop serving the general public and those in the…read morecatering trade they also have a shop in Bristol. You can get absolutely everything here, from a tea strainer to an icing piping nozzle, coffee machines and food mixers and an extensive range of pots and pans. Twice a year they give a discount on pots and pans if you trade in your old ones, which are then passed to Oxfam. The staff are all friendly and extremely knowledgeable, and all seem to be experts in one area of cooking or another, so you can ask them their opinion on products, or get advice on how to use something. There are sometimes product demonstrations in the shop, so if you are lucky there is something nice to sample whilst you are browsing.

This newly opened Boots has replaced their longstanding store just ten seconds further down. I'm…read moreincreasingly confused about why the good people of Boots spent the time and money to make this venture - as it is seems to be exactly the same inside! You may think that every Boots in the country is going to be the same; generic, bland but ultimately useful. But you'd be wrong! This Boots is FANTASTIC. It's absolutely massive for a start so you're bound to find whatever cosmetic or pharmaceutical product you're after. And best of all it has the most helpful and friendly staff of any shop in Bath. Whenever I've been in, one of the shop assistants has been at hand to help me find me exactly what I'm after or recommend something new to me. This Boots also has a great range of cosmetics and perfumes which I've never seen in any of their other stores. My best buy here has been the new Prada perfume at £35 which was sold out everywhere else I'd been.

No doubt trying to capitalise on the recent opening of Westgate 'shopping centre' - quite literally…read morethe most pointless and film-set (as in Bath stone slapped over a makeshift metal frame) like collection of shops I've seen in a long while. Boots should have stayed in their original position, which was a much bigger store, and saved themselves a packet of money. The layout has been kept more or less the same, though, which is a boon, as I got to know my way around the other one pretty well when hunting for cold remedy and the like. It's just that I hate coming into Westgate. Bah.

Beautiful clothes. Beautiful shoes. Beautifully laid out. Yes, these things…read moreare...erm...'investments' (as the delightful shop assistant put it) but they could be wardrobe reliables for the future. Very good quality. And did you know that this company cuts for three different shapes?? Amazing compared to all the other shops I've been in....lots of clothes all for a shape that doesn't fit me. I put on several outfits and they all fit beautifully. I'm curvy. I was amazed to see my curves on display with so much elegance. If I could, I would!!!!

I had such a great experience with Ed! He was engaging, sweet, and even went the extra mile to give…read moreme a little something extra that I really appreciated. As someone who has worked in retail, I know how rare it is to have a truly great interaction not only with the employee but as a customer as well. Ed was a breath of fresh air! We had such a nice chat, and I'm especially grateful for his insight on how to enjoy a relaxing bath--such a thoughtful touch. His kindness really stood out, and I just wanted to leave some kudos for a job well done!

Lush There's nothing I like less than a 'hard-sell' when I'm…read moreout shopping. 'Would you like a spray of our new perfume?' No, thanks. 'Would you like to hear about some of our exclusive deals we can offer you?' I'm fine. 'Can we offer you some FAN-tastic insurance to go with that?' I'm only buying batteries?! Which is the only thing that puts me off shopping at this Lush. The friendly staff obviously have a whale of a time working here as they're always smiling and joking around. But I really don't need to be asked 'can I help you?' by six different perky shop assistants before being helped against my will regardless of me refusing their help! (I get them impression they're working on commission). It's such a shame that they're so bloomin' helpful, as it puts me off wanting to peruse their henna hair dyes, delicious smelling bath bombs and wonderful lotions and potions. If you do get coerced into buying something you didn't really want - don't be shy to ask for some samples. They're so darn friendly they'll happily give them to you! P.S. You may enjoy this shopping experience if you're a much more personable shopper than I am!

This underwear shops for girls AND boys is one of the latest offerings from Southgate's shopping…read moredistrict. As well as bras and knickers, you'll find CK branded briefs, boxers, bathrobes, pyjamas, socks and slippers. They come in all colours of the rainbow - but sadly, not quite as many sizes. The bras range from A - C cups, and go no further than 36, so bigger ladies have been warned! The prices are to be expected - high-end High Street, but that's what you expect from a brand like Calvin Klein. The shop assistants are very friendly too, making even window shopping a pleasure.

So you need some more underwear. Let's bear in mind that only a few people in our lives ever see…read moresuch items, so buying a pair of Calvin Klein boxers seems a bit pointless. I mean you're just paying for the name, right? Wrong. I hate labels as much as the next anti-capitalist, but the underwear from this place is just so comfy! The feeling of the silky soft cotton, gently caressing my... legs, is something that I will gladly spend a bit of extra dosh on. So next time your old kecks are looking a bit worse for wear and you've got some cash burning a hole in your pocket, then I recommend giving this place a try.