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Spitalfields Market - can never get enough of coming here, although it has lost a little of its charm with redevelopment. Perfect for one-off pieces from new designers and quirky little bits and bobs and there's always the chance of picking up something by the next-big-thing designer-wise. Venture down Brick Lane for a shop that stocks the best of the new designers that have stalls in the market. www.visitspitalfields.com E1 6BG

BOUTIQUES

Aime: Very discerning round up of French labels that exude Parisian insouciance. From Les Praries de Paris, A.P.C to Isabel Marant. They also stock gorgeous jugs and vases. 32 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, W11 2AB

Bluebird London: mouth-watering showcase of cool, up and coming and already-there designers and quirky accessories. www.bluebird-store.co.uk King’s Road SW3 5UU

Start, Shoreditch: Edgy and cool, with a selection of well-known and less-known names. www.start-london.com 42-44 Rivington Street London EC2A 3BN Tel: 020 7729 3334

SHOES

Browns shoe store: Possibly the best shoe store in London. www.brownsfashion.com 59 Brook Street, W1K 4HS

Larizia This small shoe boutique has one of the best designer collections in London: Prada, Miu Miu, Stella McCartney and YSL to name just a few. Their sales are legendary too. St John's Wood High Street NW8, or Westfield Shopping Centre: westfield.com

French Sole: If you have an urge for a pair of pony skin leopard print ballet pumps, they have them. Prefer orange woven patent leather? They're there too. Flat shoe heaven. www.frenchsole.com 6 Ellis Street, SW1X 9AL

Stella B: this is a great, trendy shoe shop in east Dulwich with a really good collection. www.stellabshoes.co.uk 51 North Cross Rd, SE22 9ET

VINTAGE

Merchant Archive: great source of vintage. www.merchantarchive.com, 320 Kilburn Lane, London W9 3EF

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