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3 reviews for Label Boutique
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Label Boutique
9/3/2010
Label Boutique is exactly what it says on the sign - a boutique that sells labeled clothes. It looks welcoming from the outside but once I got in I quickly pulled off my shabby looking knitted hat for fear of making the place look messy. I also quickly realised there was nothing for me, partly because there wasn't much to look at and partly because everything is smart, expensive and trendy. If you like dressing up on a Saturday night to go out in town and this is what you're into then perfect! I noticed a nice shirt by Maison Scotch but un-noticed it as I saw the price tag. They do offer a 10% student discount but at £65 for a top this won't make much of a dent! I didn't stay long to browse as there was a funny smell of tomato sauce.
Label Boutique
8/1/2010
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This is another one of those shops on North Lane that I've wandered past and considered nipping in but never quite made it. In all honesty there are enough charity shops in Headingley to satisfy my shopping needs - once I've gone through all the bargains and found a new pair of shoes/new dress etc, I don't need to go anywhere else.
Anyway, there was a large sale sign so I decided to go in. Inside the shop was quite smartly laid out and interestingly enough, there wasn't actually a great deal there. Closest to the window was a rail stacked with very 'american high school' style jumpers, cardigans and, to my distaste, those horrid velour burgandy jogging suits. Gah. There was also a selection of very 90s pop style dresses, with asymmetric straps and bright fluorescent straps of colour across them.
Amongst those garments were also some more understated items - belts, handbags and a lovely thick jersey high waisted skirt for £60. My main disinterest for the items in the store was that a lot of them were simply not my style, but where I saw things that I like I just felt that I could find something more unique for less money elsewhere. For example, they had a pair of sequined leggings. There was nothing extra special about this pair and I know beyond any doubt that I could find a much cheaper pair elsewhere.
Despite this though, it was a pleasant shop to have a quick browse, and the staff were lovely and ready to help. All in all, they'll probably have one or two things worth a look, but only really for me if I was walking by. Not really worth a special trip...
Label Boutique
27/2/2010
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Before I went in Label Boutique I always assumed for some reason that it wouldn't have anything to my taste (I generally go for vintage-style or things with a bit of character) but I once saw a really pretty dress in the window and ventured in. It has a spacious and minimalist style inside and the staff always seem really nice and welcoming.
There's not a huge amount to choose from but the minimal size of the range gives the impression that it was selectively chosen. The clothes are usually very hit and miss for me, thought there always seems to be at least one thing I like. The prices cover quite a range - they sell the label Glamorous, which is also in Arc and sells at standard high street prices. Despite its tacky -sounding I tend to like most things by Glamorous, and on my last visit there was a pretty polka dot layered top. Other things in the shop tend to be more pricey, but there seem to be regular sales so you may find a bargain.
Like Rowena I tend to do most of my clothes shopping second hand and Headingley certainly is spoilt for choice when it comes to charity shops. I can't imagine going to Label Boutique to buy something for myself but I may well have a look in if I was in the area and looking for a gift for a femail friend.
