Palette

I walked into Palette looking for a Christmas gift but only found things for myself; I know that’s so selfish! This is an amazing vintage shop and I fell in love with a large variety of items from the tops to the shoes. They also had great purses and various accessories. What a find! This is a shop to go to when you are looking to add a bit of splash to your wardrobe. But be fore warned, this is not a shop for the curvaceous! I think the largest size I saw was a UK size 12 which translates into a US size 8. To be honest I hate shops sizist attitude, because not everyone is a sizzle stick! For me I can fit a size 12 top, but I have hips and need a large bottom so this store would only be able to supple me with tops, shoes and bags. Not an all together lose, but a note to the owner, ALL women like to shop!

Shopping here is a bit like rifling through someone’s incredibly glamorous mum’s wardrobe. There are some really excellent vintage clothes here, things that really deserve to be called ‘pieces’. Items are mainly post-​60s, in perfect condition and often designer. However, the gulp-​inducing prices and unfriendly staff require a stern demeanour if you’re just looking.