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TV presenting powerhouse Brix Smith-Start, musician Little Boots and 'TOWIE' sisters Sam and Billie Faiers reveal their favourite shops.
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'Really great recommendations and super-helpful staff ensure I want to buy everything iin here – I come out with a pile of books every time!' Read more about Brick Lane Books
'Its branch on Wilton Way has an amazing wine-recycling scheme, where you buy a glass bottle then top up from one of its barrels for a fiver – it's much nicer and cheaper than your local Costcutter Zinfandel!' Read more about Borough Wines
'It’s complete torture running past here every morning smelling the pastry getting baked and trying not to be distracted by the board advertising chocolate whoopie pies.' Read more about Violet Cakes
'This is a great gift shop on Shoreditch High Street – where else could you find an Adele dress-up doll made of paper and kitchen utensils shaped like drum sticks?' Read more about Maiden
'This is literally a farm in a shop and it’s pretty amazing – the walls are covered in plants and there are chickens on the roof! I buy their eggs on my way home.' Read more about FARM:shop
'The Only Way is Essex' stars, sisters Sam and Billie Faiers, own boutique Minnie's, and their GraciEve line is in-store at House of Fraser.
'Because of the way the shop looks and all the amazing designers and collaborations they have there's only one word for it – "amazeballs!"' Read more about Dover Street Market
'This has a great shop-fit and we are huge fans of its bags.' Read more about Mulberry
'It’s ours and the coolest shop in town.'
'This has to be one of the best women's boutique stores. We love the clothes and jewellery – very edge.' Read more about Aqua by Aqua
'We love staying in the hotel – it’s so modern. We also love stopping by for a quick cocktail or a bite to eat in the stylish lounge.' Read more about W Hotel
Ex-The Fall guitarist and now pug-toting TV presenter, Brix is co-founder of the Start boutique empire.
'It's like a department store-cum-art installation – there's something to inspire your imagination and whet your appetite at every glance. I love eating lunch in Rose Bakery and meandering from the top of the building downwards.' Read more about Dover Street Market
'The back room at Rellik is where the magic happens vintage-wise.' Read more about Rellik
'For the sheer poetry of its merchandising.' Read more about Ralph Lauren
'Old-school opulence and decadence mean the products are the finest money can buy and the word "No" has been taken out of existence. For example, "I would like to buy a life-size chocolate African elephant please." "Yes, Mrs Start."' Read more about Harrods
'This store truly creates a unique retail environment and an amazing atmosphere that you want to buy into. It has a fantastic collection of lovingly chosen bric-a-brac.' Read more about Labour and Wait
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