Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Fifty Fifty - 8 Park St, Bristol, BS1 5HR

Made by skaters for skaters - Fiftyfity has been open for 14 years giving young men a reason too like shopping. Mostly attracting students fiftyfifty's appeal is it's originality and it's own home-grown products unlike most skate stores*. It's not unusual in Bristol too walk past a skating event sponsored by fiftyfifty - These events are creating good publicity for young skaters. But most importantly - When I go into this store, I wish that clothes like these were made for women. Speaking of - when I asked one of the clerks they mentioned that there be a chance of some girls clothes in the store coming soon, but then again it wouldn't be the same store if any person could go in and buy something...
fiftyfifty gets 10/10 - it's rad. B.x
*thanks Jemima/Jed 

Saturday, 22 October 2011

The Kooples - France - England - Spain - http://www.thekooples.com

This brand has been connecting urban street wear with smart fitted suits since 2008 shocking the fashion world. The Kooples is very much a family business, created by the Elicha brothers each having a view too create a brand that would appeal too couples. Luckily for them they already had a name in the fashion industry, when they worked with their parents on their project "Comptoir des Cotonniers". Creating a strong alliance between English and French fashion, mixing Rock'n'Roll with fitted suits - Revolutionising uni-sex clothes. The name came from the Idea of girls wearing their boyfriends clothes - when I went I wasn't sure what was for boys and what was girls, this gave me a vast variety of clothes too look through! I loved it! The impression I was given by the store clerks was very genuine and welcoming. I really enjoyed those clothes and I can't wait too buy something from there (when I'm rich and famous.etc.). I give the Kooples a Solid 9/10. Peace. B.x

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Restaurant/Coffee shop - Food for Thought - London - http://foodforthought-london.co.uk/

Being Vegetarian and looking for somewhere that will do a decent meal at a low price can be quite hard at some points, but food for thought really makes the process easier. Opening in July 1974 in the heart of covent garden, it has gathered a rather large following including me. With a rotating menu and a vow to never be processed, microwaved or deep-frozen really gives other fast-food outlets/restaurants a run for their money. From my own personal experience there the food has always been mouth-watering. I really love Food for Thought and would recommend it to anyone, Vegetarian or meat-eater. The only thing I would warn you about is the killer queues. Food for Thought gets a 10/10. 
I mean it, check it out
B.x

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Motel Rocks Store- Bristol&Various outlets world-wide. http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/.

Motel has become a rather well known brand in the past few years, well known for it's bodycon's and cut-out backs - it's definitely made it's name on the British high-street. Luckily for me I live just round the corner from Bristols very own motel store - so I can always see the latest on what high-street-hipsters are wearing. Whenever I go into a shop I am always optimistic about what I'll find, The staff's attitude & Their new line, but whenever I go into motel's Bristol store - I see the same thing I saw last time. Which is unfortunate because for the first time today I looked on their website to find an array of beautiful clothes I'd never seen before.

The motel store's staff are rather shabby if I'm quite honest, although I love the fact that they seem to be bestfriends it gave me the impression that I was intruding and made the whole shopping experience quite uncomfortable.
B.x

Store - 4/10

Website - 7/10  

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Swinkys sweets! - Swinky Sweets Ltd 20 Park Street Bristol BS1 5JA

Never failing to give me the sugar rush we so often need - Swinky's is the best way to liven up your moods when your feeling down. Bountiful Banoffee or one of their infamous Snudaes the food is always perfectly crafted with love and care. The colourful Window pieces lure you in with promises of luxury and delight - these promises are most defiantly filled to the top - and over flowing with cream! The staff are always so lovely and on the go (something to do with the sugar maybe..?) Although some people might say that the price of cupcakes in this shop are over-priced, but all I can see is the same price I see everywhere for cupcakes (it's what's in fashion in the desert world - if it were toast we'd be paying £2 for it! but it doesn't have the same ring...). Swinky's you get a swinkerific 8/10 
B.x