There are some surprisingly nice clothes available from this little North Laine shop…read more One of many independent, fairly cheap boutique type places in the area, this is I think one of the better ones. They tend to stock more unusual clothes, with skull-patterned dresses, brightly coloured jumpers and unusual t-shirts. I bought one of my favourite t-shirts here, which depicts two giraffes kissing. Aaah. They also seem to have a constant sale rail, which does often include a lot of duff items, but occassional gems can be found here - I bought a couple of lovely £5 dresses here over the summer.

When I walked into Sassy's, I assumed I'd do a once around and walk out. The front of the shop is…read morevery goth-centric, with black ballerina dresses and skull-themed accessories. But it's a bit of a mix and match shop really, and I was surprised to find a long, grey sweater that I liked enough to try on. Unfortunately, it was one of those styles that looks much nicer hanging on the rack. So, I'd consider this a clothing shop with a twist, if that category were an option.

Lulu Rose is Yoma's sister shop located in Kensington Gardens. Whereas Yoma is marketed at women in…read moretheir twenties and thirties, Lulu Rose is aimed at a younger demographic. The shop is packed with vibrant, youthful clothing and many of the same bags and accessories you'll find at Yoma. This store is much larger than Yoma and can get quite crowded with teenagers at the weekend. The selection of stock is impressive- it doesn't particularly wow me, but I'm probably 10 years older than their average customer! (wow, that's depressing...) The bag selection is great and very up-to-the minute with lots of tote bags and holdalls. I distinctly remember Lulu Rose being one of the first places I saw metallic bags and purses (before they were everywhere), so it's probably a good place to go if you want to jump on board with the latest fashion and accessory trends. In the past I have always thought the clothing was kind off the mark, but lately I've seen a couple of good old body-con dresses (who isn't selling them, seriously, they're everywhere?!) and some pretty cardigans in the window. I prefer Lulu Rose to Yoma, because I don't feel its masquerading as something more upmarket...what you see is what you get.

This is a relatively good independent woman's fashion shop in the middle of Brighton's North Lanes…read more I only came here by chance, desparate to find some kind of present for my house mate. After much searching elsewhere, Lulu Rose was among my last options. Thankfully I managed to source a bag that was in the sale, reduced for £35 down to £16. There were perhaps half a dozen items that I considered buying, which is certainly better than the previous shops I had tried. Some of the clothes were a bit average, looking like Top Shop inspired items from 3 months previous. Still, I was able to find a good quality bag for a cheaper price than I would have expected.

Hi Valentina at 'Sensation'. I have purchased several pieces of jewellery for myself and friends…read moreBirthday Presents over the years and have been more than satisfied. Recently a Bracelet which I have worn so many times needed to be re-strung. Valentina, a very pleasant professional young lady came to my rescue, an excellent repair was carried out. Valentina is a great asset to 'Sensation'. Thank you Valentina. Pauline, Brighton. 2nd July, 2023.

In a city with no shortage of jewelry and handicrafts, Sensation sticks out from the crowd by a…read morenice blend of semi-precious stone jewelry mixed with some light silver designs. The general stock is always quite 'light' and not gaudy. Certainly not a store to frequent should you require some Bling! Whilst the majority of the stock is the kind of thing you would be buying for your girlfriend, there are also enough bracelets and necklaces of jade and citrine etc. for the more bohemian gentleman. I have bought myself a very nice amber bracelet from here before and more importantly received the thumbs up for presents to girlfriends. There is not always quite as much stock as some of the larger jewlers, but as the saying goes sometimes 'less is more'. The staff have always been helpful and will box up your purchase nicely, so that those who are lazy or inept at wrapping would be able to get away with giving the gift as it comes from the shop. The price is kind of wide ranging with nice pieces available for those on a budget, but also some fine items for shoppers wanting to spend out of something that will draw compliments at relevant functions. They regularly rotate their stock and display a nice range of items in the window. Highly recommended.

Perfect shop for specialty gifts, childrens clothing. Staff is super helpful and the selection is…read moreeclectic and of the best quality

From the owner: Bluebelle & Co - Purveyors of beautiful vintage inspired ladies accessories, homeware, children's…read moreclothing, toys and bedding, gorgeous giftware and 100% pure cotton nightwear. Our gorgeous shop is just a stones throw from Brighton station in the vibrant North Laine area. You'll find that many of our antique pieces of furniture used for display are also for sale which helps with our ever changing appearance. There's loads of pieces that are not shown on our website so its always worth popping into our gorgeous store . Dedicated to unique and vintage inspired products, Bluebelle is a thoughtfully edited collection of women's accessories and sleepwear, homeware, babywear, children's clothing, toys and gifts. A one stop shop where you're able to buy something lovely for yourself, your mum, your son or your daughter.

Tribeca is a lovely little upmarket boutique in the North Laines, which is sadly a little too…read morelovely for the likes of me! From the simple deep purple shop facade to the gorgeous, sumptuous clothing within, Tribeca is stylish and contemporary through and through. The clothing is sleek and understated- lots of earthy and muted tones, simple but elegant cuts and beautiful fabrics- velvet, silk, cotton and linen. Of course, all of this is reflected in the price tag! The colours and styles remind me a little of Hobbs, although they are somehow more youthful and not quite as reserved. They often have fantastic shoes- I once fell in love with a pair of gray suede boots, but sadly I just couldn't justify parting with £300! Tribeca hand pick items from the collections of many designers, including Sass and Bide, FrostFrench, Ksubi and Ella Moss.

I've been wanting to go into Tribeca for awhile because of that eye-catching piece of framed flower…read moreartwork in the window. I was a little disappointed though - mostly because I couldn't afford anything inside. The boutique sells women's clothing - only a small selection, including dresses, elegant tops, sweaters and blouses. There were several pairs of jeans; each style with an interesting name - the most amusing was the 'cigarette legged' pair. Accessories were displayed sparingly throughout the shop - large and stylish handbags, a few pairs of dress shoes and there was also a small collection of lingerie hanging on the wall. The sales clerk wasn't friendly to me, but I noticed she did greet the person who came in after me. 50-50, I suppose.

The thing about expensive clothes is that they just look so much ... nicer. One day, I shall shop…read moreat Covet. Their selection of women's clothing is small, but ranges from high quality jeans to dresses and outer ware. Each dress was over £100, but were unique and in flattering styles. Other highlights: the change rooms were spacious with thick, luxurious cloth doors and the women chatting behind the counter were really friendly. Some high end stores seem to hire pretentious staff, but in Covet, I was worthy of both a "hello" and a "have a nice weekend." Yay.

Perhaps this shop would be better titled 'Covert;' on account of the fact that it's a little way…read moreoff the main drag, often seems to be shut, and has huge metal grilles in the windows, which make it seem rather forbidding. I'm not sure why they have such strong security measures, I mean, the clothes aren't budget but neither are they ultra-high end, and the rest of the clothes shops in Brighton seem to get away without such precautions. I managed to be passing the other day when it was open for once, and went inside. I was a bit disappointed to be honest, I'm sure when I have pressed my nose to the window in the past the clothing looked quite nice, but the other day it was all a bit matronly - not to mention fairly pricey. Plus they seemed to be having some work done to the shop or something, because the changing rooms looked rather temporary and a corner of the shop had a ladder out. Happily the shop assistant was on the telephone, otherwise the quietness of the place might have made me feel a bit awkward.

I first heard about the Cath Kidston brand from the British beauty vloggers I watch on YouTube…read more Pajamas, lunch boxes, kitchen furnishings & tableware -- the cute, pastel prints were eye catching on the screen. And, the more unavailable a product is where I live in California, the more I covet it & set out to acquire it (why am I like this?!) I came across Cath Kidston while strolling around Brighton. Although many of their prints aren't exactly what I'd call my style, I did find one that was to my liking -- a pale pink background with crude sketches of British landmarks & icons. I picked up a makeup pouch & passport holder (along with a few other bits & bobs for my fRamily back home) & am happy to have a piece of the U.K. with me wherever I go! If you're a true girly girl or if you've got young kids at home, Cath Kidston will add adorable touches to your life. I don't happen to fit in those categories, but I appreciate a fun & functional souvenir. Thank you to the lovely store employees for their helpful suggestions!

In a parallel life, I have a big house in the country that's filled with smiling kids, cats and…read moreCath Kidston homeware. Each room is decorated with French furniture that I stumbled across on various trips across the channel and the walls are plastered with cute floral, polka dot and cowboy wallpaper. There's vases of home-grown flowers everywhere and a constant supply of fresh coffee and cakes on the kitchen counter. This is the image that comes to mind whenever I walk through the door of Cath Kidston and am surrounded by beautiful, carefully thrown together, homeware. Thankfully, one glance at the price-tags - £150 for a roll of luxury wallpaper, £200 for a digital Roberts radio, £135 for a rose bedspread that could have been my grandma's - usually jolt me to my senses and reminds me, I've never had a desire to be a domestic goddess or desperate housewife.

Jaffa Hair is quite a large shop for selling hair products. They definitely make use of all the…read moreroom - offering every accessory you can think of in every material and every colour. Hair bands, scarves, elastic bands, scrunchies, head wraps, clips, combs, brushes and do-it-yourself extensions are displayed on every wall and on numerous shelves. Prices were very reasonable; although I thought the hairbrushes were a little steep...perhaps they were just high quality. Jaffa Hair also has a small selection of jewellery - small only in comparison to the hair supplies, that is - which are currently on offer for 50% off.

Jaffa Hair is, well, a hair shop. Or, .more accurately, .a hair accessories shop…read more It does seem to me a little bit excessive to dedicate an entire shop just to hairbands and clips, which is basically what jaffa does. That said, it is really quite useful. I always find Claires' selection of hair products doesn't quite hit the mark, so this place does fill the gap for cheap hair stuff (I can't afford Accesorise!). Quality is pretty good for the price too.

I discovered this treasure trove of a boutique in the Lanes, Brighton…read more The dresses and accessories are all beautiful, and the prices are reasonable. The delightful Manager was very knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect dress for a wedding.

Absolutely disgraceful customer service. I sent back an item for a refund and the shop…read moreowner was incredibly rude and sarcastic. I paid for special delivery for the item to be returned back to store (the day after I received it) and the shop owner blatantly lied about the date it was returned, when I tracked it online myself. A very expensive item purchased so concerned about my refund, seller being very difficult about processing my refund and sending abusive emails which I have reported to trading standards. It has been 7 days since they received my item and still no refund. The shop owner has zero people skills, is rude, sarcastic and clearly has some personal problems. I am extremely shocked about the way I've been treated. Please avoid at all costs. Do not spend your money here. Update- I sent this review to google reviews also, the seller then edited the email conversation leaving out their rude and sarcastic responses and personally emailed this threatening email- The seller has just sent this email privately to me: "We have posted the emails you have written on our reply to your review, so anyone reading it can see the sort of abuse you have given to our customer care staff. I hope no one you know reads them. What will they think of you? And my reply- Thanks for the further information to be sent to trading standards. Please note, when I update them, I'll be including all of the emails, not just the ones that exclude your disgusting attitude. The internet speaks for itself- as you see, I'm not the only one with negative responses to your "customer service". I hope people I know DO read the review. Send my refund immediately, you immoral, money grabbing set up. Shocked and saddened by this.

The owners of this shop have got their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks and I love it! I'm in…read morehere practically once a fortnight just to browse around or give myself a little lift when I'm feeling glum. There's always some fascinating artifact or relic that I hadn't seen before because there is just SO much of it. Chinese lanterns, Mounted deers' heads, US license plates, antique cameras, walls covered in masks and racquets, crockery, glassware, hats, old potions, an impressive collection of owls and the odd bit of taxidermy... Having said all that, much of this chintz is surplus to requirement. Some may say that the point of most antiques is that they're surplus to requirement but I'm afraid I'm a little bit more of a utilitarian than to need a stuffed mongoose. The books and accessories however just keep me coming back for more.

Corner Shop Collectables is the most interesting antique shop I've been in, with several items I…read morehaven't seen anywhere else. A full size skeleton is one of the first things that comes to mind. (He was dressed up in a hat, though, to take away any scariness.) Other cool stuff included mannequins (full and a few pairs of JUST THE HANDS), plants displayed in bed pans, teeny tiny figurines, hair pins in the shape of hats, antique cameras and rotary telephones. There was also all the usual stuff: books, dishware vases, jewellery, less tiny figurines (mostly in animal shapes), paper lanterns and some sewing patterns. I'm probably forgetting a bunch - there was a lot to look at. In summary, it's worth the mini-hike up St. James to check it out.