Shopping In London

I love to shop!  Back home, I knew my favorite stores and could pick out clothes like no one's business (ask the husband, he was dragged a many a times with the promise of a Starbucks coffee which never lasted as long as the outing).  

It was really hard to discover which stores and brands I would like here once I landed but after less than a month I have discovered many wonderful things!

1. Everyone does online shopping.  With a population of over 8 million people living in approx. 1,500 square kilometers, there is no real room for stores.  So just shop online!  this size/population ratio makes is super easy to buy online, have everything shipped free to your door in 2 days and if you don't like something, you get to ship it back for free too!
2. Because of the location of our flat, we are actually within 5 minutes of the second largest mall in the UK. This has been really handy in buying things for the flat and wasting some afternoons away browsing the different shops.  The people watching is also fabulous!
3. The food courts are high-class food establishments here.  You will not find the usual burger and pizza joints that litter North American malls.  Everything is made in front of you, designed to your specifications.  Oh, and it's mostly healthy (or at least not deep-fried). Every meal is presented on china dishes and you are provided silverware cutlery to eat with.  
4. Feeling thirsty while shopping? Don't feel like a bottle of water or a pop?  How about a wine? Beer? Pimms? Yes, that's right, they serve alcohol at ALL the fast food places.  You will also be provided a real glass glass to drink your alcohol from.  

I always loved shopping but for these very reasons, shopping is a far more enjoyable experience!