Shopping in London is amazing! There are great department stores and individual boutiques across the city and today I'm going to share some of my favourite shops in central London with you.
1) To begin it's not quite a shop but I can't resist letting you know about the beautiful Burlington Arcade. Nestled in an arch next to the Royal Academy and opposite the gorgeous Fortnum and Mason Burlington Arcade is a window shopper's Paradise. You can start your trip with macaroons and wander down admiring all of the jewellers and boutiques. Most of the time I just love wandering down the arcade to take a look at all the beautiful window displays and, even without a purchase, it's worth your trip! Manolo Blahnik opened a boutique here in January so now there are even more treats to admire.
2) Next up is & Other Stories. Part of the H&M network, & Other Stories is the place to get unique pieces at high street prices. They have amazing collections with gorgeous prints, designs and fabrics. If you like minimalist design, I would really recommend taking a look at their jewellery and they're also a good spot for shoes you can't find elsewhere on the high street. If you're in to beauty products they also have a range of amazing scented bath and body products. My personal favourite is the body scrub which leaves your skin feeling so smooth.
3) If you want to steal away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, I would recommend the beautiful Fenwick on New Bond Street. Fenwick often gets overshadowed by the big players like Harrods and Selfridges but it's a great place to go if you want a relaxing shop and some interesting brands. For the most part I go to Fenwick just to admire the hairband department. They've scaled it down recently but there are still some amazing hairbands to satisfy the Blair Waldorf within you! If, like me, you're a lover of Charlotte Tilbury makeup I'd visit their Fenwick store over the other big department stores as it's always a bit quieter and you can get great advice from the sales associates.
Up next... My shortlist of what to see in London!
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