| What you see - Your first impression of Lido Mall in | | | | One cool store to check out here is 109 Fahrenheit |
| Ulsoor is the lack of maddening crowds, especially if | | | | which mainly stocks party wear for both men and |
| you visit on a weekday. The mall has come up where | | | | women. We also checked out Marks & Spencer |
| the old Lido Theatre once stood and today there are | | | | right opposite. You may end up paying approximately |
| two parts to it. Stand facing the mall and you have | | | | Rs. 1,800 for a pair of trousers here but you will be |
| the shopping complex on your right hand side and the | | | | assured of the long lasting quality, cut and finish. A |
| Fame Lido multiplex on your left. | | | | good bet if you are looking for smart formal work |
| What you get - If you are looking for trendy | | | | clothes for both men and women. This floor also |
| women's wear, Lido Mall is a good place to visit. | | | | houses two shoe stores, Lee Cooper and |
| Especially if you are into western wear and love the | | | | Revolutions. |
| latest brands in town. That doesn't mean you do not | | | | Walk a floor up and you will find Scullers (shut when |
| get clothes for men here but overall, when it comes | | | | we visited), Lilliput, the clothing brand for children, |
| to options in clothing and accessories, the balance tilts | | | | AND by Mumbai designer Anita Dongre and |
| towards women. Be warned that most of the stuff | | | | Pantaloons. In fact, the latter almost takes up the |
| here is expensive though. | | | | entire floor and also houses the washrooms. Though |
| The ground floor has a junk jewelry shop easily given | | | | the Pantaloons store is very well stocked and has |
| the miss. On the first floor, you will find UK brands | | | | both Indian and Western wear for men, women and |
| like Next and The Body Shop. Next is a good bet if | | | | children, we found it a bit haphazardly maintained with |
| you are thinking of picking up special occasion clothes | | | | toys and bags strewn around some areas. AND has a |
| for children (prices start Rs. 500 and above, so it's | | | | pretty collection of Western and Indo-Western wear, |
| got to be special!) and their collection of men's | | | | though we wish the variety in colors and designs had |
| T-shirts and shirts is good too. Guess, another high | | | | been a bit more. |
| fashion brand next to this store, has teeny weeny | | | | If you are hungry after all that shopping, take your |
| clothes and over-sized bags for women, as well as | | | | pick between a well laid out Café Coffee Day |
| men's wear. Opposite is The Body Shop, where you | | | | at the entrance to the mall or Spaghetti Kitchen, |
| can sometimes chance upon discount offers like we | | | | Noodle Bar or the food court at Fame Cinema |
| did did and get 20 per cent off on your favorite | | | | opposite. |
| shampoo or shower gel. There is also a store called | | | | Our verdict - Like we said, this is a good bet to pick |
| Accessorize which specializes in what else, but, | | | | women's party wear or western formals, especially if |
| accessories of all kinds, like hair bands, clips, bangles, | | | | you are shopping in the MG Road area. The lack of |
| earrings, bags, belts, shoes, scarves etc. The price | | | | crowds also adds to the appeal. Good place to catch |
| tag is hefty and the products don't quite match up | | | | a movie, grab a bite and shop a bit. Parking space is |
| to it. | | | | available. |