Electrik Sheep is the jewel in Pink Lane's crown. Owned by local design company Reluctant Hero,…read moreElectrik Sheep sell everything from t-shirts and belts to gadgets and art, as long as it's quirky and design-conscious. There are a range of products from R.Hero, PAM, Uzi and 10 Deep with artwork available from D*Face, Jamie Hewlett and Blek le Rat. The often host art exhibitions in the gallery space and sell a number of glossy coffee table and reference books alongside graphic design magazines. The shop is impossible to miss, with a neon pink facade, funky sheep sign and logoed bicycle propped up by the window.

This shop is in St Nicholas Church just across from Haymarket. Fair trade, handmade, different. If…read moreyou want to buy knowing that producers have received a fair deal then this is the place to shop. A good selection of Traidcraft products and unlike the Traidcraft webstore, you can buy things singly, like packets of cookies and chocolate bars - plus you can justify eating them because it's helping other people to enjoy a better life!

I think it's a bit expensive and only people wiv money can shop there.read more

If you're looking for a quirky, gift then shop here. Birthday cards, gift wrap, bowls with…read morepopcorn/sweets printed on them and racing nuns and the like can all be found on the top floor. This shop also sells pretty trendy clothes at your average designer prices. Brands such as: Famous Stars & Straps, Stussy, Road and Lava can be found here. This shop has moved atleast twice this year which leads to a lot of confusion. If you're looking to spend money on trendy names, fabulous colours and weird and wonderful 'Grow you're own poodle' kits, then why not have a browse in the newly condensed shop that is, Maverick.

This branch of Whittard of Chelsea is a slightly small branch, albeit typical in terms of store…read moresize for the brand, it is located in Eldon Square Shopping Centre in Newcastle City centre. I really didn't like this store, for me whether you are a big fan of tea and coffee, or not, one can realise this store is frankly dreadful. I noticed there were some boxes from stock which had been unloaded around the store, which made an already cramped store, even more cramped. The store seemed to sell most of Whittard's product range including the instant teas, which I saw have been dropped in price to £6 from £6.50, albeit the overall feel of the store just seemed like a tight squeeze to get around, somewhere one would have to walk in single file yet again, and for me that isn't an enjoyable shop experience. The staff seemed average, they seemed to be the type who would say hello as you walked in, but not go out of their way to help you, which seemed to be the case, albeit I only think they engaged with me (they didn't with other customers I saw) as I was taking photos around the store, perhaps they did this because they thought a review was to come or I was a mystery shopper? Overall, the overall nature and feel of the store, slightly poor product range in certain areas especially when compared to the likes of Manchester Lowry branches of Whittard, this store sadly deserves a single one star rating.

Tea for me please! This was the shop I discovered my dearly beloved Lindor chocolates back int he…read morehay day that was my youth (not sure where the chocolates have gone since...). Anyway, since "maturing" I have delved into the fantastic world of different types of loose tea leaves and fruity teas. As a child, I always hated the elders bitty, bitter burning liquid that ended with soggy leaves stuck to your face drinks. But now I can enjoy them for health benefits and enjoyment in cute little teapots and mugs! This is THE sweet shop for serious tea drinkers with the many, many, many choices they give you, all the paraphernalia that s available and there's lots of gift choices to choose from for that person you know who is armed with a mug in hand (or a cheeky present for yourself?). There's a huge array of teas to choose from in such a little shop (too many for my tiny purse!) but everyday you can have a taste test (but please don't be the idiot that can't poor hot beverages and make them ban the taster cups so you have to awkwardly ask the same shop assistant time and time again to get a free scrumpy sip of heaven). Nothing says relaxing better than a good cuppa, am I right? I might also add, the hot chocolate flavours and instant tea mixes are the bomb.

does u sell to kids? Like druggy gear and pearcings?read more

A fairly small new-age shop which is very similar to Kathmandu back in the good days (see my other…read morereview) minus a lot. I wouldn't intentionally go out of my way to shop here but if I was passing by I'd have a browse. Nag Champa is sold as well as various other incense. If you're a charv looking for a new burberry, you'll have no luck here. Expect to find leopard print bags, cute pvc purses, belts, cassette tape buckles, skull keyrings, striped arm warmers and funky shoe laces. Smoking equipment is sold here but it's limited compared to the Card Bar which is just around the corner. I hope this shop doesn't try and turn in Kathmandu because it would loose any 'cool' cred it currently has. What I'm trying to say is this shop has a more underground edge about it whereas Kathmandu sold out.