Among the many vintage clothing shops in Grand Central, let alone in Liverpool itself, this is one…read moreof the few that sells both women's and men's clothing. So, for you guys out there who love vintage fashion, this shop is well worth a visit since as you probably already know it's so hard to find a place like this that caters to men as well as women. There's a boatload of stuff here to pick through. There are some really loaded racks of dresses, skirts, and blouses for women, and shirts and trousers for men. They also sell handbags, shoes, belts, and other vintage accessories for men and women. I found a really pretty pink flower child type dress that I so wanted to take home with me and worship. But I'm a starving writer at the moment and can't justify the purchase. So I hope it's still there when I go back. Another fairly sullen shop guy behind the counter, but he wasn't rude, and sometimes overly chatty staff can be annoying, so I wasn't too bothered. Over all, a really great vintage shop.

From the owner: Total Recall Vintage offers a wide range of men's and women's vintage clothing and accessories from…read morethe 1950's - 1990's at affordable prices.

Alas! A non commercial charity shop that hasn't started charging ridiculous prices for its stock!…read moreMuch unlike the highly overprices Oxfam's and Banardo's that plague the high streets, animal rescue is a very reasonably priced, honest, friendly charity shop. The shop is pretty big in terms of standard sized charity shops, and they have a wide range of stock inside. This ranges from women's and men's clothes, to books, CD's, DVD's, computer games, board games, ornaments, vinyl, cassettes and other random bits and bobs. All the VHS videos are 50p each and they seem to get loads of them in. It's pretty cool routing through them all because there are some that never made it to DVD and they're worth a watch if you still have a VHS machine. These include old music videos which may be a gem for an avid music collector!

This is an excellent independent charity shop situated on Aigburth Road. It is a large shop and is…read morefilled with all sorts of bits and pieces you wont find elsewhere. It has an excellent range of stock including men, women and children's clothing. They have a large selection of books of all types. I like the selection of board games where you can pick up an old game for next to nothing and be a bit nostalgic with your friends. Other items include ornaments, toys, jewellery, records, tapes, Cd's and textiles. Everything here is very cheap. You won't pay more than £1 for most items, and if something is more its usually a good as new piece of clothing. The staff here are lovely and happy to leave you to mooch around for as long as you like.

Quiggins for me has to be one of the weirdest stores I have been to in Liverpool which is what…read moremakes it so unique being that alternative store it is. The reason I find it weird is because this place gives me the creeps but in an interesting fashion! It is almost Adams family like in nature and I used to love the Adams family! The store has now moved to a bigger location after it had to be closed due to the Paradise Street Project in 2008. It hosts the type of wear that would attract those who are more gothic and emo in style, so it is a great store to have as you won't find a similar store anywhere else.

The ultimate emo / alternative shopping experience in Liverpool, a smaller version of Manchester's…read moreAfflecks Palace, it's basically, if my view of the interior artwork on the walls is correct, some sort of underwater Aladdin's cave of treasure for the dyed hair, tight jean wearing, pierced youth of my not- so-distant past. I still think it's great, they've got some cool vintage shops with wacky names like 'Curious Orange' and a piercing studio upstairs which I'd definitely recommend even if I personally wouldn't get my nose pierced again. Also, I noticed a small Tarot reading stall tucked away amid the labyrinth of mini shops; I don't put any stock in that but it could be a bit of a laugh. So if it's a blast from the past, some 'Cult Vinyl' or luminous nail-varnish and hair-dye you were looking for, you need search no further.

Fantastic shop with welcoming staff. High end lables, 150…read morenew clothing item per day on the shop floor. Mens department , Accessories , Kids department , Electrical items , Bric a brac Seasonal changes keeping up with trends, New goods range, Items for the home , Media and Fitting room

Hey guys you should totally come and scope this place out - they, like, sell stuff other people…read moredon't want and it's, like, totally cheaper than buying the junk new. And, like, the money - get this - goes to help people with disabilities so, like, it's all in a good cause. Come on guys - this place is rad. So stoked I, like, scoped it out. Seriously guys - there's like board games here, board games are awesome - remember that one board game. No dude, you will remember it. It was, like, about life and junk. I think it was called, like, the Game of Life. Well, guess what - they totally had that here and it was all, like, under £4 an junk. And books - they got some classics here, man. No, not like The Little Engine Who Could, like actual classics - Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Return of the Native, Far from the Madding Crowd. Hardy was a stone cold prince, dude. They even got wedding dresses here, man. No joke. Serious; scope this. You could, like, plan a whole wedding from all the gnarly stuff in this store. Is your mom still single? Jeez dude, lighten up - it was, like, totally a joke. But seriously dude - is she?

Kind Charity Shop in Bold Street is one of the largest charity shops I have been to. In here they…read moresell a charming collection of items that make the perfect little gift. Anything from mugs, 'The Beatles' picture frames and football memorabilia, they have here. The shop is quite spacious with several welcoming staff that greet you with a smile each time you enter. All prices in general are cheap with all funds going towards a good cause for helping local families and children. This shop offers more variety than most of the smaller charity shops as they fit in items such as ornaments, clothes and crockery. As well as that, they have the usual suspects like children's books and videos. The shop generates a good browse whenever passing by, because there is always something new in the window display. And sometimes, these items can be quite unique.

This will not be the typical charity shop that you will be expecting. There are no kooky vintage…read moreclothes to be had, no vinyl records to be salvaged from obscurity and no...oh wait hang on, yup it actually does have the same charity shop smell. I'm not sure where that comes from...maybe it's the staff. Anyway the Kind Charity Shop seems to sell things that are gained in bulk - God knows where from mind you - such as crockery, furniture, pictures and well to be honest just about anything you would probably never think of buying but see here at such a ridiculous price and end up trying to find somewhere for it in your house.

Like it's just been thrown together by your nan and her mates, the Animal Rescue Store is the…read moreepitomy of charity shop chic - ? Cluttered and filled with all sorts of surprising and useless junk, this is just the type of place to spend your time pottering around if you happen to be in the Lark Lane area and you never know you could find a little gem in here - like most charity shops their vinyl collection can be very hit and miss but it is the type of place to walk in and see a mint condition rarity.

The Animal rescue shop and information centre works hard to preserve the welfare of mistreated…read moreanimals in the Merseyside area as well as providing people with information as to how they can be of some assistance. It was refreshing to see an establishment such as this which rather than focusing on material gain was genuinely interested in doing a good thing which is desperately needed. The staff here were polite and very well informed and it is clear that they are the best available people to carry out work of this nature and this means the whole place is very well run. The store itself is a tad shabby and this is probably due to a lack of funds but in my opinion the good will behind it outweighs the poor aesthetics. Well done to the people here for actually caring about something important and really following it through.

Remar UK is a charity that I know little about and have never really heard of before so when I…read morestumbled across one of their stores I thought it might be a good idea to give them a bit of a mention and hopefully draw some attention. Their store in Aigburth is fairly standard as far as charity shops go but can throw up some real surprises with some furniture on sale being brand new and of a high quality. The staff here work hard for the cause and their enthusiasm and friendliness is infectious and I could not have been more impressed with their attitude. On the whole the point here is not about how good the business is although it is a well run one, the point is that these people are working for a good cause and the people of Liverpool should support it.

Remar is a large charity shop on Aigburth Road, close to Lark Lane. It specialises in furniture and…read morehas a large range of items. They sell bedroom furniture, dining tables, chairs, sofa's, beds, shelving, occasional tables and garden furniture. They have a massive range of styles from your basic MFI type furniture to the more expensive and classy solid wood items. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They greet you as you walk in and are happy to help and direct you to the sort of item you want. They don't pressure you but give good advice and information about the furniture they sell. If you do not need help they are happy to leave you to browse at your leisure. There is a small area of the shop which is like your usual charity shop with books, records, ornaments, glassware toys and shoes. It's a bit untidy and looks like a jumble sale in this area, but it's worth a rummage.

This is the second Oxfam on Allerton Road. It provides a wide assortment of used furniture at…read morereally great prices. There are actually three floors of furniture and you will everything you can imagine here in all styles--beds, bookcases, night stands, CD storage, display cabinets for collectables, you-name-it. Some of the pieces here are very nice and you will certainly be getting a great deal as compared to what you would pay in a department store or a catalogue.

This oxfam store is of high quality, meaning that the clothing is of high quality, prices are…read morelittle more expensive than most but you are getting what you pay for, and lets not forget that proceeds are going to charity!!! I find myself in here alot and I always come out with something. Highly recommended for modern garments, not so much for true vintage!

Geek is a welcome addition to the plethora of vintage shops which are littered across the city…read more Geek-chic is in, didn't you hear? Well, this little gem has only opened in the last two weeks, so the prices are certainly customer friendly! There are a range of floral 60s vintage dresses from £15-£20, polka-dotted skirts, checkered shirts, denim jackets and the rest...most prices are under £25 so all pocket friendly! If you're going in for accessories, you're likely to get an even better deal! The owner handmakes cufflinks (£3.50), headbands and rings all of which were cool and individual pieces. I saw some really cute heart shaped 1980s pierced earrings and they had a little trinket box full of belts, all at £2 each! I love rooting through the vintage prom dresses, there was one shiny emerald green number which was the perfect mermaid outfit! And when you've chosen those little retro buys which are "ready to wear" then you can oggle the mirrored till complete with space raiders. Too cool.

Geek is a little vintage clothing shop on Smithdown Road. I guess it's not as fully stocked, or…read moreeven as intriguing as some of the other vintage shops in Liverpool, but it's not half bad either. My friend and I found some really cute, brightly coloured embroidered 60's dresses that would be fun to wear to a costume party, or even to the beach. And there were some really cute formals as well. But I also saw a lot of dresses that looked like the kind that weren't even that popular back when they were made. Prices were reasonable--dresses generally started around £20.

Petticoat Lane is a small indoor street with various shops attached. As you can tell from the…read moreexterior, it pays homage to the quaint, and though the shops have changed over the years, the ethos stays the same. In one of the windows belonging to the arcade you can see child mannequins modelling christening and bridal wear, and it has been a long standing joke that the little baldy boy looks a lot like one of my mates, even though all the child mannequins are quite freakish. It is also home to a great sweet shop, a hairdressers and some lovely vintage shops. Worth a browse.

This lovely little shopping arcade is tucked away near the top of Bold Street. The shop front is…read morereminiscent of an old-time Parisian boutique, and the entrance leads into a long, kind of dimly lit passageway with various shops on either sides. The walls inside the passage are yellow and white, with decorative windows set in them. Inside you will find a newsagent, a children's formal wear store, a vintage clothing shop, a hat shop, a vintage/repurposed jewellery store, and a hair salon. Most of the shops seemed to be closed when I went in midday, however Hope & Winkle Vintage was open, and they are well worth the visit. There's a very interesting hat shop opposite Hope & Winkle which looks to serve nearly every possible hat need you could imagine. Sarah Daly hair studio is on the second or third floor, up a very windy staircase, as is the vintage clothing shop which seemed closed when I was there. All in all, a very cute shopping arcade.