This is such an old-time glamorous place to shop for lingerie. There's real sense of nostalgia for…read morethe lost reverence women had when it came to shopping for their underthings. Everything here is such a fanatic combination of rich satins and delicate laces... styles that are both subtly alluring and fiercely sexy. The window displays are ever-changing and never fail to woo me inside... with very few exceptions (most waspies just aren't that flattering...) I could easily cart off all of the darling nighties and luxurious knickers they have hanging on their racks. They support and carry a lot of more boutiquey labels and independent designer brands - which means you'll find stuff here that you won't anywhere else. They even have a line for expectant mothers (literally, yummy mummies, oy). This is also your place if you happen to be in the market for a corset or any other burlesque type fashions - they can even hook you up with the same satiny corset designed for Ms. Dita Von Teese.

Always find well fitting, fashionable, good priced underwear with beautiful indulgent changing…read morerooms and really friendly staff. Small shop but plenty in it in many sizes - much better than when it was Contessa. All good reasons to go but the main thing is the gift wrapping - rather than stuff it into a bag, your goods are wrapped in tissue paper, scented beads are added and it is put in a gift box/bag for no extra cost. Sorry any environmentalists but Im a sucker for all this extra wrapping - it makes your purchase (even if just a pair of pants!) 10 times more special and can make great gifts!

Now a La Senza store, part of the national chain of lingerie shops. I love their goods, they are a…read morebit more expensive than other places i've been but theres loads of choice and a huge variety of different styles and sizes. I always find something i like - usually pyjamas! Sizes come up a bit small and the staff seem a bit snooty but well worth a visit.

I absolutely love this shop. Seriously, it is one of the best shops around for diva-licious fashion…read morethat is sophisticatedly outlandish and not slutty. My favourite lower end designer is TFNC and they sell loads of it here a long with gaudy jewellry and playboy undies and stockings. A dress here can be had for less than 20 pounds and look VERY hip. This is a great shop. If you like Lipsy or TFNC come here!

Stocking a wide range of Noa Noa clothing for women and children the Clothes Horse is a great place…read moreto grab some end of season bargains. Stock does change frequently and so you do need to visit the shop regularly to ensure you get your size. Sizes can come up on the small size. The children's clothes stocked here are beautiful, if a td on the expensive side (only in relation to children's tendancy to spill things and grow). This shop also stocks shoes/boots and jewellery.

Fabulous shop with fantastic customer service ;they really do go the extra mile.Often have good…read morediscounts ;the jewellery is very wide ranging.Clothing stock changing often.Can get a bit busy on saturday.