TopShop

There are still not that many TopShop stores in the United States, so now that I’m in the motherland visiting, of course I have to go visit one. I was expected to be super wowed but alas it was not so.
The TopShop in Manhattan always has tons of sales racks. The TopShop sections in Nordstrom department stores also tends to have a decent amount of sales. This store sadly did not have a big sale section at all (maybe one tiny rack). I’m not sure if the concept of sales just doesn’t really exist in the UK or if it’s just this store or what. Anyway I was slightly disappointed that nothing was on sale here.
The UK prices are definitely better than the posted US prices simply because we are already in the UK. If you’re a diehard TopShop fan I guess I would get some items here. I’m actually not (don’t own a single piece unfortunately) so I wasn’t dying to get something here.
I did get a necklace as a gift but that’s about it. If you want to file for VAT refunds you need to have spent 30 pounds or over.

They don’t have the most exhaustive collection at this store even though it’s located in Knightsbridge.
Pros:
–great location, right opposite the Underground.
– Since this is in a high-​end location, surrounded by the likes of Gucci etc, it’s not very crowded compared to other locations in the city like Oxford Circus
– The fitting rooms don’t have long lines
Cons
–Frosty service
– Few sale racks

Top! for TopShop ;)
First time in London, on the way to Victoria&Albert Museum I totally lost myself in Brompton Rd… so many nice shops… I just stopped and stared.
Its a bit like KuDamm in Berlin, but not the same.
I finally got into a shopping mood, although I haven’t got the money to buy at Harrods… but then I saw the windows of TopShop and I had to go in there.
Never been to a TopShop before, I was really exited… and it was exactly what I like!
So if you like colorful clothes which are stylish but not normal rather a bit eccentric you will like it too!
I converted into a real shopaholic and wanted to take about 15 items into the fitting room (you are allowed to take 7 max), but the employees stayed very friendly and kept half of my clothes… so I could try something on and if I finished one they gave me another item.
–So first star for the friendly employees!
–2^nd star for the fashion! and all the shoes… ^^
–3^rd star for tidiness… everything was nice arranged and tidy and clean
–4^th star for the interior design which I think is quite nice
— and 5^th star for the price… It always would be nice if its cheaper, but here its acceptable because of the good quality
…and it prevented me from buying 10 items… XD so I got just 3
Prices: between 20 and 100 pounds… shoes between 30 and 200 pounds
conclusion:
To my taste it was the perfect shop^^
but you can’t go there every time… exept you’ve got enough money in your pocket ;)
But if you pic just a few items you like its possible to stay under 50 Pounds.
best wishes!
.hope you can understand everything, I am still practicing writing in English: D

I received my dress as a gift, shipped all the way from London! The price was really inexpensive, given the quality of fabric. The only issue was that they apparently didn’t tell the person who bought it for me that there are extra charges for int’l customs, but other than that, I’m ecstatic!
Can’t wait to wear it when I go tripping the light fantastique!

This location is near the infamous Harrods. After browsing through Harrods for a good afternoon, it was uplifting to see a TopShop nearby where affordable shopping could actually be done.
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES:
Everything from the safe to the exotic in earrings, necklaces, bangles, bracelets, brooches, handbags, sunglasses, a crazy medley of bling in whatever style you like. It’s sooo easy to blow money and time looking over this stuff.
FASHION:
Some great looking pieces can be found among the blah. I like the wide variety of styles though from retro to modern and chic. As an American, I would classify TopShop as one rung higher than Forever XXI on the fashion ladder in terms of price and style. I’m sure TopShop has a fast turnover like Forever XXI (which changes stock every two weeks, I heard) so if you’re the kind of person who hates owning the same thing as someone else, TopShop works in your favor.
Quality can be a miss though on the cheaper items. If it’s too thin in the store, don’t buy it. The washing machine WILL eat it and you will be sad.
SHOES:
My feet were killing me as I had been walking around in heels all-​day so I bought a pair of black sandals downstairs. Not only were they comfortable but they were pretty affordable. Again, the prices range, especially if you see some UK designer that you’ve never heard of (I’m sure this applies for the locals as well), designed it.
Good luck and have fun shopping! Wish they had more TopShops in America, besides NYC.