Lunacy

I have to be honest; the clothes in this store are not going to be for everyone. Most of what is sold here is statement clothing, and not for those who don’t want to be noticed.
That is not to say that the clothes here aren’t absolutely fabulous. And the sizes range from 6 to 16, although you’d have to be really lucky to get anything at either end of that spectrum. And, since most of the cuts are so different, it’s not like you can buy a bigger size and have it taken in without losing something from the overall effect of the dress.
However, for me, this shop is all about the bags. The bags in this shop are amazing. I love them. They’re quirky and different while being fairly practical at the same time. My mum and my boyfriend will insist that I have enough bags already, but this shop repeatedly jumps in to remind us all that I don’t, because I don’t have a clutch bag in the shape of a sweet, and it’s clearly an essential addition to my collection.
The jewellery is also pretty cool. Most of it is no longer to my taste, but once upon a time I would have spent all of my pocket money on pairs of Pac Man earrings and gummy bear necklaces. (Who am I kidding; the Pac Man earrings are on my current ‘to buy’ list). The jewellery is a teenage girl’s dream come true.
They also do student discount here, which is really useful considering how expensive some of the stuff is.
Oh, and they sell muffs. This is clearly the coolest thing ever. Everyone should have a muff.

Lunacy is one of the more accessible quirky clothing and accessories boutiques nestled in the city’s arcades.
For such a small shop, Lunacy really packs it all in. Every available space was marked by a kaleidoscope of colours — flamboyant wallpaper featuring Matryoshka dolls, trunks with an assortment of belts spilling out, splashes of pinks in all hues, and of course, a wide selection of women’s clothing, jewellery and accessories.
For what you’d expect from a boutique, Lunacy’s prices were pretty reasonable, and the sales girl behind the counter left me to wander without watching (I hate feeling like I’m under surveillance).
I walked out of there empty handed, but only because I didn’t have enough time to try anything on. Lunacy is luckily open for a few hours on Sundays, making it a perfect lazy afternoon hideaway. In any case, it’s definitely one of those shops that’s worth a second look.
If you’re heading toward Swansea and fancy some retail therapy, Lunacy also has a boutique in Port Talbot, a haunt that will definitely be on my radar the next time I head out west.

As I’m somewhat of a fashion obsessive, I always thought I was quite in the know when it came to clothing boutiques (or lack of) in Cardiff. However on a recent jaunt down the Castle arcade, I discovered this fantastic little boutique that I never new existed.
By Cardiff standards Lunacy has a real sense individuality to it. They sell many quirky brands with fabulous names such as: — Chocolate Rain, Eucalyptus, Frilly by Lily, Lolita Karma and many, many more. The clothes really have an individual and vintage feel to them. Even better they come in a wide range of prices. You can buy some really beautiful dresses which would set you back around £200, but I also saw plenty of cute little skirts which only cost around £30, so I think a good rummage is in order.
Unfortunately I didn’t really have any time to much shopping, which means I’m going to have to get back here pronto (with plenty of cash).