Independent shops, "Glasgow"

This bright little boutique showcases fashion-forward plus-size womenswear (size 16 and up). Although it's aimed at an older age range, the clothes are decidely un-frumpy: there's a wide range of interesting designer lines in store, and some…

Skate and street wear for the boys, with labels like Stussy and Nike, Skullcandy headphones and Nixon watches; also stocks an excellent range of DVDs and is, like, the only place to go to get a new deck for your wheels. Right?

A newly opened luxury wig and hair boutique, aiming to meet, you know, all your wig, hairpiece, eyebrow, lash and hair accessory needs.

As a former employee of Armstrong's - celebrated purveyor of vintage clothing in Edinburgh - Gavin O'Brien was the ideal candidate to revive Glasgow's second-hand and retro clothing market with his fabulous and quirky shop, Watermelon. Almost everything…

Glasgow's oldest second hand record shop. LPs 12" and 7" – we got them all, and cheap! Also loads of DVDs, cassettes, videos and CDs.

Because everyone needs a little occult in their lives, right? Significantly situated on the ley lines of Glasgow's oldest street, this spooky wee place has a comprehensive spell-book store, and sells Celtic and Shamanistic talismans and crystals. They…

A beautiful, well-curated collection of books, furniture and jewellery (mostly from local, emerging designers), in new, more central premises at the CCA.

Ladies’ clothing, jewellery, accessories and highly covetable knickers for the Pollokshields girl.

The bridal shop for everything but the dress, it ranges between vintage and modern designs. Wide selection of jewellery, lingerie and head-wear.

Frothy, fizzy wee boutique specialising in independent designers like Motel, Yumi, Mina and Numph. They're great for handbags, sparkly girly jewellery and the sort of young, off-beat and off-high street fashion that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Brightly coloured, crammed full of gifts, cards, candles and cutesy, sparkly, proddable 'stuff', Elements is the sort of store that sums up the Cresswell Lane shopping development. Designed for yummy mummies with a sense of humour. Prices range from £2…

Unique, design-led and thoroughly creative South Side florist prone to creating unusual arrangements.

Quality men's fashion with brands like Comme des Garcons, Adam Kimmel, and fragrance from CDG, while keeping it affordable.

Independent shop and exhibition space featuring carefully selected lighting, furniture and home accessories, often by local designers, plus the option of a commissioning service.

It's amazing how much you can pack into one small shop. The shelves and counters of this treasure trove tucked away off Byres Road are stuffed full of bric-a-brac: on a good day you can find anything from Art Nouveau glassware to original 1970s Star…

Classy curios and antiques for your bohemian home. Everything is specially chosen, and there's a nice selection of Art Deco vases and light fittings.