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CQ Live: Bicester Village - discount designer shopping!
CQ Live: Bicester Village - discount designer shopping!
29 September 2007
About an hour from London by train is Bicester Village, one of the country’s premium outlet shopping destinations. We turned up, Sony Vaio at the ready, to discover it’s called a village for a reason! The whole place is set out like a toy town, with brands  More
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CQ Live Bicester Village: Burberry
CQ Live Bicester Village: Burberry
28 September 2007
Following a stream of Japanese tourists (Bicester is full of them!) I suggested a trip to ‘Burbs’ for a laugh. Little did we know we’d end up falling head over heels for an absolutely fabulous silver coat covered in huge stones. Instantly recognisable f  More
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CQ Live Bicester Village: The Video
CQ Live Bicester Village: The Video
28 September 2007
You know you love our liveshop vids! Here's a very windswept me explaining all about Bicester Village, and showing off my serious editing skills. Or something like that. It's not bad considering I did it on the train, anyway...  More
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CQ Live Bicester Village: French Connection
CQ Live Bicester Village: French Connection
28 September 2007
After lunch at a pub around the corner (Bicester Village's food establishments stretch to Starbucks, Pret and a very busy Carluccios) we headed back the the shops for round two. French Connection’s outlet store was full of bargains from last Winter, and we  More
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CQ Live Bicester Village: LK Bennett
CQ Live Bicester Village: LK Bennett
28 September 2007
We were wooed into LK Bennett by the big £10 signs on the shelves closest to the door. Talk about clever marketing! Unfortunately, the majority of these dirt-cheap shoes were, um, a bit dirty. Obviously the last few pairs from sale periods, or the in-store d  More
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CQ Live Bicester Village: Paul Smith
CQ Live Bicester Village: Paul Smith
28 September 2007
The front of the fab Paul Smith store is full of menswear, but find your way to the back and it’s a gorgeously decorated girly paradise, complete with a big sofa, a pink dressing room and a table full of the most fabulous frivolous shoes you could ever wish  More
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CQ Live Bicester Village: Coast
CQ Live Bicester Village: Coast
28 September 2007
First stop for us was Coast, that staple for overpriced evening classics and feminine separates. Prices – and discounts – varied depending on how old the stock was. We were - of course - seduced by the drastic discounts on old Summer stock....  More
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CQ Live in Manchester
CQ Live in Manchester
15 September 2007
This week's CQ liveshop is from Manchester where I met up with Catwalk Queen writer Orla for a fashion fix.  More
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CQ Live in Manchester pt 5: Unique Boutique
CQ Live in Manchester pt 5: Unique Boutique
14 September 2007
Last stop was Unique Boutique, situated in the Triangle Shopping Centre it's a haven for quirky designer finds.  More
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CQ Live in Manchester pt 4: Pop Boutique
CQ Live in Manchester pt 4: Pop Boutique
14 September 2007
After a late lunch we packed up the Sony Vaio headed to Pop Boutique which has always been a dream destination for me; it's a vintage mecca from way back.  More
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CQ Live in Manchester pt 3: Ryan Vintage
CQ Live in Manchester pt 3: Ryan Vintage
14 September 2007
We were blown away by the size of our third shop, Ryan Vintage. There were racks and racks of clothes from floor to ceiling and a multitude of shoes all at reasonable prices.  More
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CQ Live in Manchester pt 2: Retro Rehab
CQ Live in Manchester pt 2: Retro Rehab
14 September 2007
It was a first time in Retro Rehab for Orla and I and we had a great time. Masses and masses of perfect vintage and second-hand frocks lined the wall on the right, while the middle racks were filled with gorgeous remade dresses. They also have a fine selection...  More
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CQ Live in Manchester pt 1: Rockers
CQ Live in Manchester pt 1: Rockers
14 September 2007
This week's CQ liveshop is from Manchester where I met up with Catwalk Queen writer Orla for a fashion fix. With a Sony Vaio laptop and steaming mug of peppermint tea we planned our attack on Manchester's finest shops.  More
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CQ Live: London – Covent Garden boutiques
CQ Live: London – Covent Garden boutiques
7 September 2007
Trying to cram all of what London has to offer into one shopping trip is impossible, so for this shop we decided to explore an area that’s both a haven for tourists and a must-stop for locals. Covent Garden has a mix of boutiques, retro stores and high street  More
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CQ Live London: Neal Street
CQ Live London: Neal Street
7 September 2007
After Kim and Laura raided the rails of Pop Boutique and The Loft, I swapped with our intrepid Aussie to check out the shoes on Neal Street for the second part of CQ Live London. Here's my exciting intro to the best shoe street in Covent Garden...  More
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CQ Live: Birmingham Bullring Bargains
CQ Live: Birmingham Bullring Bargains
1 September 2007
Far from being the run down, grimy city some people seem to expect it to be, Birmingham is actually a fantastic place to go shopping, whatever your budget. But what Brum is best known for is its bargains. From the Rag Market to the huge branches of all the high  More
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CQ Live Birmingham: Brum Rag Market
CQ Live Birmingham: Brum Rag Market
31 August 2007
Portobello it is not, but if you’re looking for dirt-cheap bargains and a chance to really experience life as a Brummie, the Rag Market it definitely worth a visit. A little bit ramshackle but very, very cheap, It opens its doors on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sa  More
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CQ Live Birmingham: H&M, Bullring Centre
CQ Live Birmingham: H&M, Bullring Centre
31 August 2007
Nipping into H&M following a good hour in Debenhams, I was surprised to find myself drawn to a massive display in the children’s department! They’re now stocking Sanrio Hello Kitty merchandise – and some of the items are great for (kitschy) adults as we  More
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CQ Live Birmingham: Debenhams Bullring Centre
CQ Live Birmingham: Debenhams Bullring Centre
31 August 2007
Like New Look, the huge Debenhams in the Bullring (filling four massive floors) is brilliant at sale time. The last dregs of the sale have now been put into rails organised by size, and if you know where to look you can snag limited edition Butterfly by Matth  More
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CQ Live Birmingham: New Look, Bullring Centre
CQ Live Birmingham: New Look, Bullring Centre
31 August 2007
There are two city centre New Look stores, but the one in the Bullring is definitely the one to head to. With two entrances, one on the Bullring’s lower level next to Debenhams and the other out the back facing the markets, this is a two level store with a  More
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