Shopping reviews

Swiss and fashion usually do not belong to the same sentence, but Bally is an exception to the rule. The sleek and minimal designs are typical for this brand that does not make too much noise of itself. It is enough, when the wearer knows what he or she is wearing.

Bally's flagship store is locat... More >

Switzerland is home for many other things that watches and cheeses; Bally is a high fashion house originated from there, and nowadays found in every continent of the world.

The Bally design is very subtle, and you need to be a real connoisseur to recognise their clothes on everyday situations. Yo... More >

If you are (like I am) fond of Bally shoes and clothes, it is advisable to visit their store on Via Montenapoleone. The dark looking store has a lot of good stuff on sale for those of us blessed with thick wallets.

The Bally style is very subtle, and the logos can be really hard to spot on some o... More >

Barnes & Noble bookstore in San Jose seems to be in middle of nothing, at least from an European perspective. It is located next to car dealers and other semi-industrial stores.

The best way to get to the store is take a car. You can also walk from Santana Row, if you are not afraid of walking mo... More >

The remote end of the Hotel Nikko reception is filled with contemporarty art, and all the pieces are on sale -- in other words, art gallery Baxter Chang Patri has an outlet in the lobby.

The place is especially nice to visit when you are waiting your business acquitances to show up and you have a... More >

Bay Street Shops is a newly developed shopping center in Emeryville. The parking lots are hidden from the view behind the shops and there is no "mall" feeling. Instead, the street looks like any shopping street in central Europe.

The shopping area is not huge, one street and shops for two blocks ... More >

Oct 17, 2006: Changed the web address based on Pete's comments.

If you are an American or British ex-pat or just otherwise feeling a bit homesick, visit Behnford's to find your favourite food and drinks, such as coffee, candy, salad dressings and so forth.

The quite small store is located on W... More >

If you're looking for some appliance that is not available on your home country, Best Denki is a good place to hunt it down. The store seems to stock much of everything imaginable for household and personal use. The prices are set here, so need / opportunity to haggle.

Some of the sales clerks kn... More >

If you are a fan of Japanese design, consider visiting Blippo in Kamppi shopping mall. The store is filled with funky coloured items, such as garments, bags, toys and all kind of things you never knew existed.

Most of the stuff is very cute, pink, round and somewhat cushy, but there are also some... More >

Books Kinokuniya is the biggest bookstore in the island state. All needs are catered for, with a special attention to Japanese books. The Chinese section is also very impressive.

The store is located on the third floor in Ngee Ann City shopping mall, and its floor layout may be confusing before y... More >