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Blighter
15-09-2008, 15:18
as in, one you like to browse when shopping in real life, not on the interweb.
For me it's either Lush or shops that sell amusing t-shirts :D
Peacocks. Anywhere that sells a gorgeous dress on sale for £4 is a winnar in my books :D
Apple Store or Hotel Chocolat.
They're right by each other anyway though, so I can do both.
Matblack
15-09-2008, 15:30
HMV
MINI showrooms
John Lewis
MB
LeperousDust
15-09-2008, 15:33
Off-what?
Blighter
15-09-2008, 15:37
Apple Store or Hotel Chocolat.
They're right by each other anyway though, so I can do both.
Oh yes, those two too! Apple store is great for getting online on your lunch break :p
Off-what?
:p
Lush and little alternative independant shops.
oooh! and harvey nichols (they sell pink bags) and john lewis (they seel everything!)
and river island, and Republic.
oooh! and harvey nichols (they sell pink bags)
If only you saw behind the scenes....
Gamestation, CEX, Hotel Chocolat and I reckon I'd love looking in the Apple Store.
Unfortunately out of those, we only have Gamestation here :(
If only you saw behind the scenes....
ooooh do tell!
River Island is great. I'm fairly picky with clothes but they seem to have a knack of having strange individual items that appeal to me. I quite often go in looking for one particular item and end up with four or five different things, often from the discount pile.
I can't stand browsing in shops ;D
I try and avoid them as much as possible unless I really need to buy something.
River Island is great. I'm fairly picky with clothes but they seem to have a knack of having strange individual items that appeal to me. I quite often go in looking for one particular item and end up with four or five different things, often from the discount pile.
I like their jeans :)
I'm wearing a pair right now. They have an eagle on the arse!
Blighter
15-09-2008, 16:37
Clothes-wise I normally shop in Animal and Freespirit, occasionally Topman.
I'm wearing a pair right now. They have an eagle on the arse!
hahah mine have sparkly glass bead thingies!
White Stuff
Crew
Fat Face
Zara
GAP
I buy clothes for work (shirts etc) online these days. T M Lewin and Charles Tyrwhitt, awesome.
I've bought some of my favourite t-shirts in Spitalfields market (which isn't really one shop, but I rarely shop so :p). Other than that I like looking at shiney things in the various scooter shops in London.
NAPA, Checker, and Advanced. All auto parts stores. Other than that, Radio Shack and Gunny's Surplus.
leowyatt
15-09-2008, 19:11
Old Naaaaaaaaveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D
of course any available apple store :o
I used to like wandering around the Gadget shop, Game and the other gadgety shop (another big national one). Its good that they closed otherwise I would be broke now. When we had a Richer Sounds that was great to wander around.
I seriously loathe clothes shopping, I have better things to do with my time. I guess it shows :D
Apple Store or Hotel Chocolat.
They're right by each other anyway though, so I can do both.
I've never been to either in person. :confused:
SidewinderINC
15-09-2008, 19:49
I'm wearing a pair right now. They have an eagle on the arse!
They're RI trousers?
Pretty funky from what I remember :)
Probably SoundControl or Andertons for me :)
I seriously loathe clothes shopping, I have better things to do with my time.
Are you my twin? :D
The extent of my wardrobe is 9 pairs of Wrangler blue jeans and about 15 single colour T-shirts with a couple thrown in that have funny sayings on them. Like the one I'm wearing now that says, "Genius by birth, Slacker by choice".
Generally do most of my shopping online. Marmalade (a local boutique) and bookshops mostly for browsing. I'd love to be able to browse for uprated shiny car parts but we don't have anything like that up here :(
If I can get to Glasgow.... Aldo & Bravissmo, anyone want to come with? :D
leowyatt
15-09-2008, 23:12
If I can get to Glasgow.... Aldo & Bravissmo, anyone want to come with? :D
Oh pick me! Me! Me! :o ;D
I'm not one for clothes shopping very much, never really have been but I think it's good to have a nose around and find new styles. Barnes & Noble, now that is a store I could spend forever in.
Barnes & Noble, now that is a store I could spend forever in.
Never been in one but always liked the sounds of them :) I used to love looking in Foyles in London :D And like looking in Borders too.
I love pumpkin patch which is a kids clothes shop. The kids love it as there is an area to play and watch mr men dvd lol
I love woolworths and sad but also wilkinson as its so cheap hehe.
ummmmmmmm
HMV
game/game station
boots
next
monsoon
m&s
Hmmmm i just love shopping :D
Use to be virgin before I got a lovefilm subscription. So now I guess it has to be WH Smiths. For there magazine selection. Other than that and food shops, I buy everything online. Cheaper and less effort.
as in, one you like to browse when shopping in real life, not on the interweb.
For me it's either Lush or shops that sell amusing t-shirts :D
I know the son of the owner of Lush :cool: Annnd! I know the chap producing the movies for Retro Lush :cool: :cool: Went to school with them and lived with one at Uni! Bunch of nuts - but highly lovable :D
John Lewis is always a biggy for me - has a department for everyone to play in - all of their stuff is quality and they price match!
Warehouse clothes wise (if I had the monies ;)) Or good old dingles as it has a mix of shops
Any form of Card shop - can't help it - it's my business!
Ikea - Two words here - SWEDISH MEATBALLS!
I also like wee little weird shops with odds and sods in it! Oh and Currys and things like that can be good to go into so I can oooo and ahhhh at all the things I can't afford :D
I like Petit Bateau, but hardly ever get to go there.
Lush/Bodyshop are always good.
Lakeland's usually worth a look too... Ooh and craft shops :)
Does Starbucks count?
OMG! i loooooooooooooove starbucks!
Bookshops - I try not to buy from them as you can get better deals online but I love the atmosphere and smell of them :)
Admiral Huddy
16-09-2008, 10:13
None tbh.. I only job when I have to.
I forgot ikea and tesco :)
Guitar, Amp & Keyboard (http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/) - a Guitarists dream world of a shop. I love spending time in the shop. The staff there are almost without exception superb and always able to offer very good advice, even to the point of recommending cheaper instruments that they feel will suit what you're looking for most.
Half the shops down the Laines in Brighton. Loads of little quirky shops down there that I love to amble around if I get the time
Lol, not far off I think :D
I have smart shirts and shoes to work which are needed. Bar that I must be heading pretty close to you for clothes out of work
Are you my twin? :D
The extent of my wardrobe is 9 pairs of Wrangler blue jeans and about 15 single colour T-shirts with a couple thrown in that have funny sayings on them. Like the one I'm wearing now that says, "Genius by birth, Slacker by choice".
chumpychops
16-09-2008, 12:27
Danger****ing in Ann Summers is always a highlight of any shopping trip.
Generally do most of my shopping online. Marmalade (a local boutique) and bookshops mostly for browsing. I'd love to be able to browse for uprated shiny car parts but we don't have anything like that up here :(
If I can get to Glasgow.... Aldo & Bravissmo, anyone want to come with? :D
Aldo sale shop near me! Except its in Wood Green which is the a**ehole of North London.
Old Naaaaaaaaveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D
Are they in the UK now or are you in the US ?
leowyatt
16-09-2008, 13:43
they are not in the UK :(
I'm not in the US but enjoy going when we visit.
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