I haven't a lot to give at the moment but I did want to thank readers for clicking 'Style Bubble' on their RSS reader, their favourites or typing it in their browser... the blog is approaching its three year birthday in 2009 which officially makes me a ye olde blogger, complete with long Confucius style beard for me to stroke wisely. The fashion blogosphere has grown in such a way that this site could have slipped into redundancy and into a decrepit state...
So, it's now officially Christmas Day in London now, and I've been working on this ickle pressie for a few days to give to readers. It's nothing much and nothing fantastic unfortunately. I did say that I would be making a Style Bubble Shops London off-shoot site which is still in the works but due to lack of time, it never quite took off despite my gathering of tons of material. Therefore, a reader prompted me to make a Google Map instead...
Anyhow...here's the link to the Style Bubble Shops Map... and there's a pretty crammed list that basically represents all the shops that I personally have frequented and personally rate. It is by no means a comprehensive shopping guide to London...and of course I don't pretend to be some sort of London shopping expert... it's more of a snapshot of where I go and what I see...
Some notes just to add onto the map making this the lamest Christmas pressie ever...
*I've crammed everything onto one London map so you would need to zoom into areas and print out the maps to get a clear idea of where everything is. I've added a line about each shop just to sum it up... it's not particularly useful...more like an itty opinion.
*Not all areas are covered...I live in North London and South of the river is like another country to me so there is very little there...I will add shops to it though if I come across any.
*All shops on the map are mainly fashion-related, if not, style-related in some way - like fashion bookstores etc...
*I've listed some of my favourite charity shops with the acronym CS at the end of the shop title. Obviously I haven't listed every one of them and the general rule of thumb with charity shops is if you see one and you get a feeling something might be good inside, go on in and have a rummage.
*Despite having a style-conscious boyfriend, the map is a bit thin on menswear...the obvious places are listed but I haven't listed any Savile Row tailors or the like, having had no experience of them...
*I've listed some of the 'biggie' designers but if they're not there, it's because they're quite obvious.... if you walk down Sloane Street and Bond Street, that's pretty much the whole shebang... I've only listed the ones I like in particular with regards to the store design etc.
*Like I said, it's a work-in progress that will continually updated...
Ack... apologies and Merry Christmas everybody! Hope this pressie will be of some use to Londoners or future visitors...
God, that's so sweet! I will definitely use this next time I am in London, thanks a million! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: KD | 25 December 2008 at 01:15
BRILLIANT! Merry Christmas Susie!
Posted by: Lady Julianne le Fay | 25 December 2008 at 01:25
i'm sure many people will appreciate this, me included! merry christmas!!
Posted by: selina | 25 December 2008 at 01:27
Merry Christmas! from china's wish!
Posted by: chuany | 25 December 2008 at 01:53
thanks your map! I like the shows very much.
Posted by: chuany | 25 December 2008 at 01:57
I've never been to London, but it seems like you made quite an effort there! Thanks!
Merry Christmas Susie!
Posted by: lopi | 25 December 2008 at 02:18
Merry Christmas to you too, Susie!
I think this is a good time to thank you for all the efforts you put into this blog!
Yours was the first fashionblog for me to discover in 2006 (followed you here from stylediary) and you have been a constant inspiration and brought me probably hours of joy reading on here&discovering new things.
THANKS!
Posted by: katherine | 25 December 2008 at 02:35
Hopefully I'll be making it to London sometime in the new year, I have a couple of friends who just moved there, it would be nice to visit them, and do some shopping at the same time! A very merry Christmas back to you Susie, hope 2009 is a wonderful year!
Posted by: AngieMontreal | 25 December 2008 at 02:38
thats fantastic, ive been considering doing the same thing for the Gold Coast.:)
Posted by: AusAnna | 25 December 2008 at 02:58
Susie, thank you so much for this amazing shopping map! I am moving to London next month from the states and this is PERFECT, well, maybe not so perfect for my bank balance, but, well... Happy Christmas :)
Posted by: Robin | 25 December 2008 at 03:22
I need to bookmark this for my next trip...
Posted by: WendyB | 25 December 2008 at 03:30
Aw, Susie, this is great...so nice!
I don't remember how I stumbled upon your blog, but I dunno that I've been reading it since a bit more than two years. I was always fascinated with the outfits you'd come up with and by your info on designers that are not necessarily in the overall media. And you reaffirmed the idea that you just have to be yourself!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Stella | 25 December 2008 at 03:48
我很喜欢时装秀，一直在百度上搜索 没有找到，刚才看了你map 上的MARC JORBS的秀，巨喜欢你那里有时装发布会的视频吗 ？或者链接？谢谢分享，圣诞快乐!永远快乐......
Posted by: chuany | 25 December 2008 at 03:48
Thanks, Susie, this is perfect! I'm going back to London in a few days, so I'll use this as a guide. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Lok | 25 December 2008 at 06:23
It's a useful and lovely gift. Thank you Susie, and Merry Christmas to you too!
Posted by: Miss Glitzy | 25 December 2008 at 07:12
Ooh I wish I'd had this when I went to London! Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009 to you, Susie. :-)
Posted by: lisa | 25 December 2008 at 08:33
Merry Christmas Susie!
I would also like to thank you, this blog makes me happy and I enjoy reading it every time. Thanks for doing it!
Posted by: Frida | 25 December 2008 at 09:18
Susie, you're such a babe! I'm going to London next week and I think I'll probably go to a lot of the ones you've recommended. I'm super excited now!
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
x x x
Posted by: Lauren | 25 December 2008 at 09:46
Happy Christmas Susie! Thanks so much for the map - this means I definitely have to plan a trip to London as soon as I'm well enough to trek around on a major shopping trip. I'd better start saving now!
Posted by: missmilki | 25 December 2008 at 09:49
That's definitely a nice Christmas present! Thank you :-)
Happy holidays!!
Posted by: alicepleasance | 25 December 2008 at 10:56
susie! thanks so much!! I will be using it during my new years london visit!!!
hope you had a wonderful christmas!
Posted by: ay | 25 December 2008 at 11:06
WOW! Even at Christmas Style Bubble is up to date. Thank you for all your great posts and merry X-mas to you and your BF, Susie! Best from Amsterdam, Kirstin
Posted by: Kirstin Hanssen | 25 December 2008 at 11:19
Merry Christmas Susie Bubble!
Posted by: That Girl | 25 December 2008 at 12:01
What a nice idea with a map!!! Marry Christmas Susie!!!
Posted by: ivoreece | 25 December 2008 at 12:10
merry christmas!!
think i just found my new years resolution :)
Posted by: kirsty | 25 December 2008 at 12:22
Merry Christmas Susie! I am glad to have met you through your blog. Greetings from rural Ohio, USA.
Posted by: Liz Blair | 25 December 2008 at 14:00
Merry Christmas to you too, Susie, and thank you for leaving this brilliant guide- I'm hoping to make it to London in 2009, and this will be a HUGE help :)
Posted by: Drusilla | 25 December 2008 at 14:16
merry christmas!
Posted by: Wax | 25 December 2008 at 14:35
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: free personalized tshirts | 25 December 2008 at 14:59
awww Susie! Wow, this is such good karma your building, you really are a born icon and well deserved idol! I salute you comrade!
Posted by: Bagh! | 25 December 2008 at 15:03
Merry Christmas Bubble!
Posted by: j | 25 December 2008 at 15:52
Merry Christmas, lovely Susie! x
Posted by: Frankie - Swell Vintage | 25 December 2008 at 15:57
Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Eyeliah | 25 December 2008 at 17:03
this is certainly going to come in very handy susie!! have a great christmas too.
Posted by: Chic Looks | 25 December 2008 at 17:33
Happy Crimbo, Susie.
If I ever get to London again, I'll use this guide.
Posted by: enc | 25 December 2008 at 17:43
Thank you so much, what a lovely gift :) You officially rock, lots.
Merry crimbo and all that Jazz x
Posted by: Georgina Ribena | 25 December 2008 at 18:45
Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: belle.chantelle | 25 December 2008 at 21:12
Such bounteousness! Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: floraposte | 25 December 2008 at 22:27
What a great pressie! You're the best, Susie. I'll be sure to print it out and bring it to my next London trip. I hope you have a lovely Christmas! xx
Posted by: jess | 25 December 2008 at 23:35
MERRY XMAS!
Haha I love how you say that S London feels like another country to you! I feel exactly the same. I hate South London and it doens't feel like London when i'm there! N Ldn all the way ;)
Posted by: | 25 December 2008 at 23:41
Oh snap, wonderful list! Hope you had an amazing christmas dear :)
Posted by: dapper kid | 25 December 2008 at 23:41
Dear bubble,Merry Christmans~~
Posted by: yE | 26 December 2008 at 04:02
That's the best present ever.
How could possibly use the 'R' word. No f***^^ way. 3 years is a long time in blogging but that said, I'm sure you will come back to us with more day after day!!!
Posted by: songy | 26 December 2008 at 04:18
I've been waiting for this! Thanks a million! It will come in so handy for my next trip to London. Cheers!
Posted by: Poster Girl | 26 December 2008 at 06:17
Oooh, definitely coming back to this when I go to London! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas Susie!
Posted by: Katlin | 26 December 2008 at 06:37
Marry christmas sussie
Wishing u not just happiness but pure joy.
Not just wealth but heavens treasure n not just silence but God's peace
With lots of love,Freddy^^
Posted by: Freddy Style | 26 December 2008 at 09:08
Great map! I'll use it for the vintage shops, charities and some other not-so-known shops this summer when I go to London. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Sara | 26 December 2008 at 16:01
oh yay you did it!!!!! woooooo this is one heck of a christmas pressie. Next time i'm back home in london I will have to do a bubble shop tour. ok i've calmed down a little bit more but I can't wait to visit some of these places although its news to me about the TK mAXX in hammersmith whenever I've been in i've never found anything that great but i guess as usual menswear lacks there. happy happy chrismas Susie!
Posted by: Brandon | 26 December 2008 at 21:29
So sweet!! hope you had a wonderful Christmas! =) you're amazing!
Posted by: Cristina | 27 December 2008 at 10:36
Thank you sooo much Susie!
I'm planning my first solo trip to London in January (I mostly go with the parents to visit family), and I was compiling a list of places that you've mentioned on your blog. This is AMAZING! Thank you sooooo much!
Hope you had a very merry christmas!
Posted by: Candace | 27 December 2008 at 17:06