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Westfield Shopping Centre (London)
by Boycey1987 When I first stepped into the Westfield Shopping Centre (or should I say Mall, it feels way more American than any other shopping centre I've been to, including American ones) I was overawed by the size and cleanliness of the place. Being from Essex, I grew up with Lakeside AKA Chavside, which did the job of my town High ... Street, but under one compact roof. Now when I was younger I thought that was big. If Westfield was open back then, it would have seen colossal. The shopping centre (mall) is a little confusing at first, and the technological advanced maps are always heavily popular, making it difficult to navigate at times. After checking the internet map before going, and being a man who is not so bad at locating things, it doesn't pose too much of a problem. I saw a review on here lamenting the lack of MacDonalds and KFC. Are you mad? I was refreshed to not see the treacherous Golden Arches and Colonels smug beardy face. Alright there's a Burger King, but that is a posh person's MacDonalds, so it's not too bad. You should open your palette to some of the delights the food court offers. I mean, it does have a Nandos! But a place I like is called TiffinBites, an Indian place with serious good food. You don't have to go overboard, they do lovely clay-oven wraps and rolls (and if you have a Taste London card, 50% off, result!) Now to the important part - shopping. Part of me is sad at the demise of the High Street, with empty shops not being filled, probably with the popularity of the big three - Bluewater, Lakeside and Westfields. But part of me wants to say 'I told you so.' Every High Street looks the same. Same shops, same bland food, same benches - it's kind of depressing that I could be shopping in Southend High Street and then shopping in 'Northern Town' High Street and it could be the same place. Westfields offers everything easily under one large roof. The usual Topman, Zara, H&M and HMV, mixed with some you don't get in my local High Street, Hollister, Ed Hardy and All Saints. Oh and there's no Primark - refreshing! And for the richer amongst you, a 'millionaires' row of designer shops, like Louis Vitton and others that I cannot think of, simply because I don't shop there (although, like many others, window shop!) The transport links are great, tube, buses and overground all seconds away. Being on the Central Line, means you can easily do, if you're brave, Oxford Street and Westfields (although, comparing the two, Oxford Street is crowded and stressful.) Oh and let me mention the toilets before I sign off. The ones by 'millionaires' row. Wow. Best public toilets in London, if not London, if not Europe, if not the world! Luxurious. A pleasant experience can be found at Westfields, and I'm not that big on shopping. If you get dragged around by the other half, you can be save in the knowledge that all the thirsty work can be quenched by a nice frosty beer in one of the lovely pub/restaurants in the outside bit, which is lovely in the Summer. Read the complete review |
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Liverpool One
by CorrieH18 Liverpool One is the must go place whenever I need a good shopping trip. Forget New York, Paris or Milan, Liverpool One should be made the shopping capital of the world, and there are plenty reasons why... LOCATION Liverpool One is situated in the heart of Liverpool's City Centre, so you are not far away from any of the ... train stations and motorways .Plus, it is easy to find, as there are plenty signs to point you in the right direction. On the short walk to Liverpool One, you pass quite a few shops on the way, my favourite part being the boutique centre part that is just "next door". Albert Dock is just a short walk from Liverpool One, which hosts a few lovely shops and cafes, as well as the stunning view on a summer's day. The Cavern Club is also nearby, which is worth a visit if you aren't from round Liverpool. SHOPS There is a large range of shops for everyone and every price range there. For the men, there is Fred Perry, Liverpool and Everton FC shops and many more. For the kids there are a few toy stores such as the Disney shop. I have saved the best till last: the shops for women. For the higher price range there are shops like Mango, Lipsy, All Saint and Karen Millen. For those on a budget there are Peacocks, New Look, Jane Norman, Primark and H&M. To eat there are a range of place to eat, no matter what your taste is, from Starbucks, Café Rouge, Nandos, Zizzi and Yo! Sushi. DESIGN Liverpool One is quite futuristic looking at it from a architectural point of view as it has quite a curvy design and structure, but in a way it looks like a sore thumb in the middle of all the other historical surrounding such as the Cavern Club and Albert Dock. Some of the shops are under cover, but if it is a rainy day, you will get quite wet, as many of the shops are outside without cover. I guess us shoppers will have to suffer! VISITORS I don't actually live in Liverpool, but I try and give Liverpool One a visit at least twice a year. There are quite a few hotels nearby, such as the new curvy shaped Hilton, Novotel and Albert Dock Premier Inn. (The further you stay away from the city centre, the cheaper the rooms are.) I would definitely recommend this as a day out or even a weekend thing for those who don't live in Liverpool; every shopaholic should experience Liverpool One at least once. Read the complete review |
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Cyberdog (London)
by zombieflesh Cyberdog is a unique clothing brand founded in the early 1990s that specialises in producing futuristic cyber styled clothing. If you can make it to one of their stores you will be rewarded with an out-of-this-world shopping experience! UK branches are located in London, Brighton, and Manchester. I will be specifically reviewing the ... London shop as I have visited there on several occasions. You can also shop with Cyberdog online at www.cyberdog.net So what is "cyber"? Cyber is an image and way of dressing that is adopted by people who are interested in the goth, punk, industrial, and/or rave scenes. Clothing is usually neon and colour combinations are important. The style is very structured and sculpted, and most items should be tight fitting, and revealing if you dare. Everything should aim to be futuristic and non-conforming to modern fashion. Think space-age! Make-up and accessories should be as wild as possible, being creative with use of colours and experimenting with props including visors, goggles, hair extensions, mechanoid and cyborg jewellery attachments and quite often hip pouches or bottle carriers for convenience when clubbing. There are many types of cyber styling including cybergoth and cyberpunk as the main branches. Cybergoth incorporates a more monochromatic aesthetic, mainly sticking to back with accents of white, silver, red, and purple. Cyberpunk styling is deconstructed and hints of a future dystopia where technology is taking over the world. Heavy metal jewellery, leather, big chunky biker boots, and Bladerunner style make-up are important here. Many influences are taken from science-fiction literature and films. Ok well what about the dog?! Cyberdog's logo is a stylised image of a Chihuahua, created in honour of the founder's pet dog Chi-Chi. Chi-Chi has become iconic in his own right and even has a fan page on Facebook! All genuine Cyberdog merchandise will have the Chi-Chi logo on it somewhere, often on the centre of the chest in t-shirts, or on the back of the neck in other style tops. Cyberdog can offer something that other retailers cannot - a completely original and unique style with a shopping experience to match. If you know Cyberdog's clothing then you will know there is nothing else quite like it. The designs are creative, with new ranges being released frequently, the quality is extremely high, and the clothes wear and last well. I have owned most of my Cyberdog clothing for years and it's stood up to a lot of wear when on heavy nights out! So on to the London outlet. The shop is located in the famous Camden Lock market which is really worth a look if you are spending time in London. It is easily reached by the tube and buses, and can be found in the Stables area of the market, which is further on past the open market and through the far end of the covered market if you approach from Camden Lock tube station. It is extremely easy to find if you keep your eyes open and look up a little - the shop is marked by two enormous silver-coloured robot statues that frame the shop's entrance doors. There is a male and a female figure, and they prove very popular for tourist photo opportunities! Upon entering the shop you will be in the top level of the store, where the tills and accessories and novelty items are. You will immediately notice that the place is dark and lit with club style lighting and there will be loud trance music will be pumping out. Look up directly ahead of you as you are entering the store and - huh, what's that?!? - podium dancers!! If you are lucky you will hit a time when their dancers are working and it really makes the shopping experience loads of fun. The employees are all kitted out in Cyberdog clothing which gives you a good idea of how it looks on a real person and what each piece looks like when combined as part of an outfit. The top level of the shop is quite small which is deceiving really, and as you make your way to the escalators you will descend into the main section of the store. The music down here is even louder, and guess what, they have an in house DJ! They will usually be playing rave and trance music, quite often the CD compilations that are available to buy from the shop. Down here is where you will find all the clothing, make-up, changing rooms and more... The clothing is displayed on open racks with plenty of space for you to walk around in. There are also display items hung out and worn by cyborg mannequins, the whole look and feel of the shop is like you have stepped into the future! Clothes are arranged by garment type and design. There are often several colour variations of each design so you can choose something that really suits your individual look. The space down here is massive and it can take a fairly long time to have a good look at everything, and I would recommend that you do go through all the clothing sections as there are a lot of current designs and you might miss something great if you rush it. The make-up and other accessories are located down the side of the elevators and include well-known brands in crazy bright shades that you would not usually find on your local cosmetics counter. A new section that has recently been introduced is an exclusive 18+ zone. Strictly adults only! Here you can find novelty gifts, sex aids and toys, corsetry and BDSM accessories. Not all of it is particularly top quality but there should be a bit of something for everyone. There is a caged pole-dancing area where their dancers perform short routines (no actual stripping though). Cyberdog also stock items by other UK-based designers including AllyCat and Couch, and you can find these items here as well. All in all I would say that Cyberdog consistently go above and beyond to provide an extremely unique and satisfying shopping experience. The location is great, the staff are helpful, customer service is very good, the clothes are just amazing, and the experience is completely different to a usual shopping trip. The music, lighting, and look of the shop all combine to make a thrilling atmosphere and the act of shopping actually becomes something exciting that you can really enjoy. They are giving you more than just a product for your money, your purchase buys you a trip into another world! Cyberdog really know their customers and everything is tailored to fit a precise target audience, which has earned them many lifetime customers. As a one-off experience I think most people would enjoy this, but if you get sucked into this way of shopping you will start to wish that all shops were this good. Helpful hints for visiting the Camden Cyberdog store: -Give yourself a generous amount of time to shop in here! -As cool as the place looks, please do respect the rule that there is to be no photography inside the shop. This includes asking the staff for photos, please remember they have a job to do! -Check the times for Camden tube station, they often CLOSE the in-going part of the station on weekend afternoons which is a real pain if you have to get back somewhere else! Check your travel plans if you have places to be and check your timing. Alternatively, there are plenty of bus stops nearby or you could go up to the next tube station at Chalk Farm Road. -Opening times are 11.00AM-7.30PM on weekdays, and 10.00AM-7.30PM on weekends (yes, including Sundays!). -Take lots of money! The prices here can be quite high, as is standard for the brand. Get an idea of costs by looking at their online store. -Have FUN! :D Read the complete review |
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