Oaks

I love Oaks!
Everytime I have a special occassion coming up I treat myself to an outfit from Oaks. Yes its more expensive than the high street but when you consider the design details and quality you really are getting your moneys worth. There’s a wide range of items in various styles for women of all ages and for all occassions plus fabulous accessories to compliment.
I have to say I prefer this branch to the one at Oakwood, I found the staff at Oakwood a little snooty and disinterested. The staff in this branch are much more approachable and friendly without being in your face. Both stock beautiful clothes that make you feel like a million dollars, whether its a jumper or dress.
Everytime I go out in an Oaks outfit I get tons of attention and compliments, mostly from other girls wanting to know where I bought it. It’s the kind of place that you want to keep a secret so that your friends don’t look as good as you but you love it so much that you just want to shout its name from the hill tops!

A slightly smaller version of the Oakwood branch but tucked away in Roundhay. As stated I am a fan of these branches, not only are the clothes exquisite but it supports local designers. The price point rests somewhere between big name designers and high street fashion. You are paying a little bit more but the detail and quality you get is exceptional.
I was a little worried about going into this store as I thought the range would be a little to mature for having only recently graduated from baggy jeans and t-​shirt mode. I was pleasantly surprised as I like so much of the items here; they have the most adorable long sweeping dresses that just call out to be tried on. Seriously last time I went in there a black dress was practically begging me to try it on. They have some lovely knit jumpers to that are so soft it like getting a hug. A great place to go shopping if you want to take your mum out to as there range is practically ageless.