I always check this out as I have had some really good finds over the years, they often sell…read morepublishers returns, I once bought all the Buffy guides for my goth obsessed mate, boxed, for 99p (which Waterstones still sold at the time for £35) Last bargain was a branded barbie afro-groom doll. Sold that on e-bay for £10! Best buy was a farting George Bush doll, caused much amusement to my American mates.

I was always embarressed about going to the 99p store but i was dragged in there by a friend and i…read moremust say i was shocked some of the stuff they sell have highly respectable brands for a penny less than a pound so i was shocked and if you have never visited one and are reading this review i suggest you take a trip to your nearest local 99p store and be amazed.

A unique gift shop a la Magma meets Design Museum. The stock…read moreconsists of the wittiest cards, toys, home accessories, books, games, jewellery... and most importantly of those crazy arty 'things.' (i.e. plastic egg hatching a basil plant)

This place has a unique selection of interesting and kitschy gifts. They even threw in a miniature…read morerubber ducky at my request. Can't wait to see what they have next time I visit.

My favourite go to in Highgate ! They have something for everyone! Wonderful customer service, they…read morewill even wrap for you !!

My nephew back in Germany is crazy about the miniature London double decker bus I gave him for this…read morepast Christmas. So when I walked by this store (on my way to Highgate Wood) this past weekend and I spotted a kid's T-shirt with the London bus featured on it, I knew that this would be the perfect gift for said nephew's upcoming birthday! Walking into the shop, the lady behind the counter greeted my with a warm smile and offered her help. I right away liked how she was very passionate about the T-shirts and other garments made my a local designer. As I didn't have any money on me, she put the T-shirt aside for me and when I came back later in the day, I also bought another T-shirt for my other nephew...they are just too cute! Aside from children's clothing, this shop offers plenty of other gifteable things...the perfect location for anyone who's in need of a present ;-)

This is a unique ship situated in hampstead just across from hampstead heath train station. The…read moreshop carries an eclectic array of items ranging from leather handbags, to pashminas and embroidered blankets and jackets, to fun and innovative toys for children. The shop is small but has a good location and items are decently priced. Sometimes there is a sale going on. The lady wasn't the friendliest but may have caught her at a bad time. I always like looking in this shop. They could do with better lighting.

We visited this store seven days ago - and although it's a small store, it has a nice selection…read morewithin the space constraints. The jewelry and the cashmere shawls were particularly appealing.

The Orange Tree is a small shop filled to bursting with stuff. Not a chain store, it's one of those…read moreplaces you will find that gift fir the awkward aunt or favourite friend. Definitely one to look in if you are in the area.

I like this place a lot! It is like a wonderland, even if I don't need to buy anything I like to…read morepop in and see what's there:) And it's not a chain, which means that a lot of things are unique and I don't have to wonder whether I'm bringing the same birthday gift as the person next to me!

The shop is kitch all over. I wouldn't call it terribly original but there are certainly gifts here…read moreyour novel gift craving friends will like. This store has a lot of 50's retro things with snarky sayings on them. You'll memorabilia with sayings on it like" I wanted to save the world but I couldn't find a baby sitter". Thank god, this isn't my problem. I'm just lazy. This store is reminiscent of many small gift shops. You know the ones like Cards Galore or Maps of Holloway or Cherry Tree of East Finchley. You catch my drift.

Chain Reaction is a really cute little shop just before you go into Camden Market. It has a…read morenostalgic feel to it because of items they sell in there. There's floral jewellery boxes and European style coat hooks and wall signs. It's a great gift shop with funny books and joke place mats, cards and posters to name just a few things. The staff in here are really sweet and friendly and I love the laid back feel to the shop. There's girly gifts for the ladies in your life and silly gifts for the blokes. It's a great little place and I always make a point of popping in when I'm near by as the prices are so, so good. This is definitely one of my fave shops in the area.

The outside of this shop isn't the most inviting, since it's painted all black. Never mind, inside…read moreit's a treasure trove. Somewhere between a charity shop and a posh gift store, there's masses of unusual stuff. Clothes, ornaments and nick nacks. Everything from a graceful pottery hand to a skull ornament, via lots of glittery stuff. It's the sort of place that the longer you look, the more you'll find. The owner is lovely and friendly, great for a chat. They also do sales on eBay. Pop in for a browse and you are sure to find something you'd like. It's definitely a place for discovering hidden treasure.