I might have to agree, but then again, I'm easily impressed by cute shops offering beautiful and one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories with prices to match. I bought an alarm clock because I felt like I couldn't walk away with anything, ha. The salesperson lets you take your time browsing the different collections and running your hands along the very fine threads.

It's on Fuencarral, so it's not that big of a secret. I'd probably still get a thing or two, though.

I myself had to back track on the street as an exquisite printed dress caught my eye. It turned out to be by Tsumori Chisato, and it so happens that this is the only place in Madrid to get her stuff, because Mónica has got some sort of hook-up. And what shoes could go with Tsumori's fantastical creations than those of Mónica García's, which aim to make the ballet flats more popular and inject a little bit of feminine fun into them. Open until 20h30.

The really cool thing is that the clothes are available in all sizes; if yours is not in stock, and you really want something, just ask! That said, you're paying for the exclusivity...

" Exclusive bags (and other items, like keychains) made from love and with all different sorts of fun and crazy fabrics. So, yes, again, it might be slightly "off-budget," but you really get something personal (and some personality) with each item that you purchase. Also sold in Mad is Mad and the Reina Sofía shop.