Want affordable, excellent quality pre loved children and babies clothing, toys etc. This is the…read moreplace to go. Lots of choice. All laid out on age range so easy to find what you want. Friendly staff. Lots of designer labels. Very affordable. Go and check it out, you will be glad you did.

I've shopped for presents for my wife. Amazing ethical products that Madeline delivers at lighting…read morespeed. Lots of top brands: Ting, Rosie Weisencrantz, Ciel, Minna, Tiki, Luxandlove, Lu Flux, Elm, Mimi Odette, Atelier Bricolage, Nancy Dee, Ciel Bath n Body, Carry a Bag, Wickle.

As a 22 year old male, I probably don't really represent the target audience of Altjeringa, but as…read more22 year old male needing to buy his Mum a birthday present, Altjeringa was ideal. It's a relatively small shop, but they have a very good concentration of lady's clothes, accessories and home ware. It's all very tasteful, pastel colours and 'homemade' looking items that all seem rather characterful. I bought my mum two white cushions, slightly embroidered cushions. I also picked up a pair of earrings that had been reduced to £6. For solving my birthday crisis, I can't really say a bad word against Altjeringa.

This is a nice little shop in Hove specialising in women's accessories. It has a homey feel to it…read morewhich puts you at ease so that you feel comfortable picking things up, touching the fabrics- women love to touch fabric, have you noticed that- and trying things on. I've only ever been into the shop in the winter so I can only comment on their colder weather stock- they have lovely soft wool shawls, striped scarves and leather and sheepskin gloves. The prices are quite reasonable...for Hove!

What it sells hasn't really changed but this store is now called Store 21. It stocks budget…read morechildren's, men and women's clothing, toys, home wear and gifts. The children's clothing is so cheap, I've bought a few items for my toddler. The quality has been a bit hit and miss, but then I wasn't expecting anything amazing for the price. I've picked up a trendy looking pack a Mac here for my foster son and he still uses it. I also purchased a £2.50 table lamp and £2 storage boxes the other day as a present, both looked far more expensive than what I actually paid. If you're looking for a bargain this is the place!

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.

This shop is very good for classic yet contemporary jewellery to suit alot of tastes. The customer…read moreservice is excellent as the staff do consultations, rather than simply assist you. They are also open about their 28day refund policy which means you can return items if they were unsuitable.

They have the most stunning shoes by Kurt Geiger and Carvela, they're expensive but very well made…read moreand designed. The staff that work here are very helpful and friendly. I definitely have a splurge here whenever i can afford to. From funky stilletto's to lovely leather boots its well worth a visit.

As an online retailer you'll have to find them on the web but nigelsecostore.com is definitely a…read moregood destination for even the most leisurly of eco-minded people. They sell a really wide range of environmentally friendly products; anything from handy energy saving devices to 'green' children's toys. Not only do they provide great customer service but they also go above and beyond to provide as much useful information as possible, as shown by the nemerous eco articles present on the site. As an ethical company it wouldn't be right for them not to set an example, so Nigel himself undergoes numerous eco-orientated tasks, like his 30 day no-plastic diet, and documents them in blog form, making for quite interesting reading. Any local resident should check out Nigel's Eco Store, as it's a rare breed: a local, independent, ethical company. Since the introduction of Caroline Lucas as Brighton's Green MP I hope to see more businesses like this springing up. I recommend doing a spot of christmas shopping here. You won't be dissapointed.