Aquarius

I certainly can’t fault this shop. I decided to start my christmas shopping a bit earlier than usual this year (usually done on Christmas Eve). I was looking for something a bit different for gifts and I found exactly what I was looking for in Aquarius.
The lady working in the shop was very pleasant and helpful and I would not hesitate to visit this shop again in the future. I came away with some excellent items for a very reasonable cost and I’m sure my relatives will be very happy with the presents I bought them.

Glasgow may be the place to hit the highstreet shops but if you want something a bit different and unique Edinburgh is where it’s at and Aquarius is a prime example. A great wee shop and definatly the place to come if you don’t fancy turning up at a party wearing the same clothes/​jewellery as your ex’s new burd! Well worth a visit :)

Aquarius struck me as selling an odd combination of stock at first. I had quickly scanned their sign on the front store saying «vintage», and when there was a lot of high end second hand suits designed for cocktail parties I was a bit thrown off.
Turns out I jumped to a half-​awake conclusion and confused myself. They are in fact a Jack of all Trades second hand kind of store, selling a majority of clothing for well-​to-​do ladies. The odd cute brooch turns up in here for time to time, and on the last occasion I stopped by there was a wicker chair, fit for a king, sitting by their door.
They have a lot of faux Venetian glass bead jewellery at the moment, being sold at 2 for £8. The owner is very helpful and you often see locals popping in for a chat with her. They have a fetching vintage rail which is impressively packed with old fur coats from the 40s. Some of the fur is synthesied so you can rest easy knowing you’re not buying a dead animal (sorry fashionistas, I’m not a fan of the real thing) but the coats are beautifully soft and still hold their former glamour.
Sequinned cocktail dresses geared towards stylish women in their 40s aren’t really my thing. And in parts, some of the style offerings struck me as outdated. But if you’re looking for a cheaper option for out of season high end fashion that’s well-​pressed and in good condition, then stop by for a look. It’s open most days till five for your perusal.