https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-988029 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 02:51:57 +0000 rae 988029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for Karen Millen, one of my favorite UK brands! Although we do have a shop in Century City, I'm sure the ones out there are better. Oh, and Barbour. Also was highly impressed with a coat I have by Atmosphere, which is apparently made by Primark.&nbsp;Maybe Ben Sherman to keep DH interested (they used to do women's stuff, too, but I think they stopped). Of course I have no idea if these stores are located where you will be, lol.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987975 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:36:56 +0000 ElleH 987975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie I didn't eat them for 13 years, got really sick &amp; had to go on Paleo Autoimmune protocol. Have to take my own food on planes &amp; eating out is difficult.</p> <p> I actually only had that amount of sleep in about 48 hours so I don't think I gave the shops a fair chance. DH bought this bag that I want to borrow though, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Troop-London-Classic-Satchel-Brown/dp/B004NPCOE8/ref=sr_1_1?m=A1OAW9BOJ0LW9J&#038;s=merchant-items&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1374543115&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=Troop+TRP+0208" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Troop-.....p+TRP+0208</a> after loving his Sister's &amp; I found out these shoes <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=vince+camuto+eliana&#038;ie=UTF-8&#038;oe=UTF-8&#038;hl=en&#038;client=safari&#038;gws_rd=cr&#038;redir_esc=&#038;ei=ed7tUb_XJNCz0QWDv4CQDg#biv=i%7C1%3Bd%7CtiLYzXmyiNKejM%3A" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.co.uk/search.....yiNKejM%3A</a> hurt the ball of my foot in that kind of way that is almost like blisters on the inside of your foot. They were very comfy at home &amp; I'm bummed because I didn't bring my Sam Edelman Louies instead. I packed 4 new pairs of shoes so I am hoping for better luck. I do have 3 that I know to be comfortable, one other ok pair &amp; flip flops. Most comfy ones are very casual though &amp; nothing is comfortable if I have to wear it every day. Walking isn't very comfortable for me. Yay for LA, where nobody walks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987953 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:19:02 +0000 Angie 987953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you poor girl :(. Good job Mr. Elle! I don't eat mammals but I'm all over the gooseberry fool, cheddar, and tea in fine bone China. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987947 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:06:29 +0000 ElleH 987947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. I'm still jetlagged &amp; went shopping in Reading for a little while, on 2 hours sleep. I didn't have patience &amp; neither did DH, sonhere are my thoughts. I didn't love Topshop or Marks &amp; Slencer or John Lewis. DH was over it before I could explore House of Fraser, which looked promising from the entrance. If I was alone &amp; not tired with unlimited time I'm sure I would have found things of interest in all of those places. Hopefully DH will be more patisnt in London. I would love to do Covent Garden &amp; Regent &amp; Bond Sts. I used to work in Selfridges &amp; loved the show so if I make it to the West End I will go there. Reiss, Paul Smith &amp; French Connection are labels I know I like &amp; I am keen to check out the others mentioned, such as Karen Millen, Cos, Kurt Geiger, All Saints.</p> <p>Angie my allergies prevent me from having fish n chips but I will make sure DH has some for you. I don't think I will have to twist his arm. He has already had a pork pie with an egg in it, a gooseberry fool, sharp cheddar, good tea in bone china, &amp; I just get to watch. I did have some back bacon today, none of that streaky stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987935 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:53:48 +0000 Angie 987935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Selfridges and Whistles - my best! </p> <p>Topshop - well, it's an experience I guess, and Harrods too. Personally, I can take or leave them. Although you will probably enjoy All Saints. </p> <p>I vote Reiss, Karen Millen, French Connection, Hobbs, Cos, Paul Smith, Joseph and Berties too. And take yourself off to Covent Garden!!! </p> <p>Do have the best fish 'n chips for me. I'll take mine with lots of vinegar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987445 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:54:33 +0000 Suz 987445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with RoseandJoan -- go to Selfridges! I didn't buy anything except a bra, but I had a great time looking. Lots of the boutique shops are in there. </p> <p>A walk along Regent street is fun for all the big name shops.&nbsp;Go to Coz. Parsley came home with a whack of great stuff from there. None of what I tried on worked for my body type, but YMMV.&nbsp;</p> <p>For my fantasy life,&nbsp;I would go to Paul Smith and see if the fall collection is ready to view -- gorgeous stuff!&nbsp;</p> <p>Covent Garden has some fun shopping.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987410 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:00:05 +0000 RoseandJoan 987410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When in London I would not hesitate to visit Selfridges department store. Top Shop on Oxford St is also an experience in itself.</p> <p>I have always wanted to visit Dover Street Market <a href="http://london.doverstreetmarket.com/" rel="nofollow">http://london.doverstreetmarket.com/</a></p> <p>In addition to those shops already&nbsp;listed I would head to the following High Street shops,&nbsp;Whistles, Joseph, French Connection,&nbsp;Kurt Geiger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cos.</p> <p>You may also wish to&nbsp;visit some of London's markets to get a sense of independent designers/ traders.</p> <p>When out of London I would visit the above plus some of the local boutiques who often carry local labels or those pieces which are a little different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987378 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:02:29 +0000 Anonymous 987378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about Mango? Or if you fancy splurging a bit there is Karen Millen, I think she has some fab jackets usually, plus the usual good mix of dreses, knits tops etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987363 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:59:34 +0000 Ornella 987363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you want to shop?</p> <p>For your fashion persona (from the profile): Top Shop, Monsoon, All Saints.</p> <p>Other shops that are a bit more classic: Hobbs, Oasis, Clarkes, M&amp;S. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987310 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:51:27 +0000 ManidipaM 987310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for M&amp;S, also maybe Debenhams if your budget is higher and you want something a bit more fashion forward. I personally like the restrained exoticism of brands like Toast, Monsoon or East---but YMMV. </p> <p>Boots is surprisingly good for both clothes and toiletries/cosmetics these days too. So seconding that one as well.</p> <p>Also, would this help? <a href="http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Fashion-designers/" rel="nofollow">http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Fashion-designers/</a> I have a bit of a weakness for Jasper Conran myself, inside the kitchen and out of it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987233 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:43:13 +0000 Diana 987233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liberty!</p> <p>Also, I personally would go lingerie shopping. Much easier to find French and (obviously) British brands there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987226 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:34:57 +0000 Ana 987226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking forward to a trip to Boots, Marks &amp; Spencer, and SpaceNK for skincare&nbsp;products and makeup when I'm in the UK next month. I'd love to visit Reiss, but I'll have my husband in tow, and I don't know if he'd be down for that, lol.&nbsp;I also want to hit the Ormond Jayne boutique on Old Bond Street (perfume shop). Other than that, I really just want to pick up&nbsp;a nice china teapot&nbsp;(I currently have one in mind).&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll be watching this thread for other suggestions. Thanks for bringing this up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987223 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:32:11 +0000 annagybe 987223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always wanted to visit a TopShop </p> <p></p> <p>ETA I'd visit Alexander McQueen just to drool.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987217 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:30:26 +0000 lyn* 987217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Mark and Spencer for undies :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987215 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:28:51 +0000 Adelfa 987215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Harrods? LOL, I have no idea. &nbsp;Sounds like an amazing trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-shop-in-the-uk#post-987179 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:50:21 +0000 ElleH 987179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Specifically London, Reading, Bath, Banbury, Chippenham. </p>