Visiting London - Shopping - Part 2

The arrival of spring signals it is time to refresh your wardrobe with the season's latest looks; and of all the fashion capitals none satisfy better than London.

The center of London

Start along Old and New Bond street and South Molton Street. Even if you can't afford these fantasies, the window shopping is sure to fill you with inspiration. There is always an extra buzz around the capital's chief shopping streets. The most multifarious choice is nowhere like Oxford Street, which mixes high-street fashion and high-end designerwear effortlessly. From Top Shop and H&M to Debenhams and even Primark, where clothes are very cheap, you are sure to find the right look for you. Nearby is Regent Street, where you can visit Hamleys toy store and Apple Store.

Brompton Road in Knightsbridge

One of the world's most famous department stores, established in 1849, is Harrods located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge opposite Burberry. It offers everything you can only imagine - from furniture and sportswear to food and fashion. There are over twenty restaurants serving probably every kind of menu. You can find either pasta or sushi. The decor of Harrods is remarkable. There are several floors in this building. You must see the Food Halls, the Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department. At night the store is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs. After Christmas you can't miss the January sales - no sale is more famous than Harrods. Bargain hunters come from all over the world to camp out the night before to make sure they are at the front of the queue for some unusual bargains.

Portobello Road Market

If you are looking for a one-off souvenir of your visit, the city with over 2000 years of history under its belt has more antiques for you to choose from than you can expect. London's antique street markets probably represent the best chance of a cheaple. The most popular is of course Portobello Road Antique Market in Notting Hill. Going along the street you pass George Orwell's house.

There are over 2000 stalls on Saturdays and you can pick up anything from a centuries-old antique to a piece of jewellery made only the day before. You can even find there some magazines from 1980s such as Vogue or Playboy :). Thousands of people are browsing second-hand clothing stalls or explore One of a Kind, a favourite of Kate Moss and stylists for magazines, who shop here for vintage finds that they can be sure they won't see anyone else wearing. There is also a stall with amazing pancakes served with nutella and strawberries or with ham and cheese. So if you are hungry, you must go there - no doubt.

Camden Town

The king of London markets, however, is Camden Market. Whether it is Camden Lock, Camden Canal Market, the Stables Market or the sprawling outdoor area and shops, there are fantastic range of stuff to buy.

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