If you don't fancy spending Topshop or River Island prices, then this is a good place to shop. I…read morethink shops like this can be great as they have fashionable items but are half the price, which is what we need in our recession. This shop has lots to offer us ladies, such as the latest fashions such as checked shirts, jeggings and just plain knitwear for those winter months. I do not normally shop in places like these as I love Topshop, but when I went in I was impressed with how busy it was and also the stock that they had.

Let's help Sew it All to buy a new sign!…read more Dear me this haberdashery and crafts shop in Stalybridge has seen better days. It still has its loyal clientele though - needlework fans, various members of my family who have taken up knitting - I knitted my boyfriend a hat but all my friends laughed at him so now his sister has it, shame.. Anyhoo, it also has an awesome selection of buttons. Aren't fashion mags always telling to 'update' your 'wardrobe' by sewing new buttons on things. Well here they all are, more buttons than you could scare my old Art teacher with. She was scared of buttons.

This haberdashery and crafts shop is very well stocked with everything you need (except fabric? I…read morecouldn't see any). It's a dreadful shame that the shop always stinks terribly of cigarette smoke, so much so that I try my best to avoid it and shop elsewhere :(

If you are a Size 6 or Size 8 then you may shop in here. Otherwise I would steer clear…read more I feel like a fattie when I walk in here and see the clothes. They are made for skinny people. It is depressing when you try on your size and it doesn't fit. So you start thinking O GOD I have put on weight but you haven't, it is just this shop. I think they do have some really nice clothes in here, but no way I am losing my curves just so I can squeeze into them.

Girls girls girls! You cannot save costs by selling clothes with tiny amounts of fabric!…read more The average size for a female in the UK is size 14 so you really are losing out only making clothes that will fit about 10% of U.K population's on you !

Eternal Envy is a boutique selling high quality ladieswear in the heart of Heaton Moor. Smartly…read moredecorated in fresh mint-green stripes and decadent chaises longues, this is a Aladdin's cave of dresses, tops, kaftans, jeans and meets all your clothing needs. Owned by Maria, an attractive, bubbly lady, Eternal Envy has an all encompassing customer base ranging from young fashionistas to the more mature lady. Clothes from high profile brands such as French Connection, Almost famous, and Aftershock hang alongside customised cuffs and bags from the formidable and funky Fatz K. This boutique also stocks belts, biba jewellery, beauty products, phew, I'm running out of breath!! Prices are quite high but this is an original boutique with unique stock. An average price of a top can be £75 so this is not every day shopping for the masses, but somewhere to go for something a little special. The stunning assistant Daria is not your run of the mill shop assistant, well what do you expect? This ain't your run of the mill kinda shop! Daria has a degree in textile design and can talk you through the fabulous fabrics. A good friend with a disability told me that Maria and Daria have the ability to naturally put customers at ease and they made her whole experience pleasurable whilst others have been painful and embarrassing. Eternal Envy is eco-friendly too, customer's receive a 10% discount if they return and reuse the boutique's pretty stripey bags. Great service, great clothes; eternal envy can be a good thing if you check out this goldmine.

From the owner: Eternal Envy is a glamorous and girly boutique based the eclectic leafy suburb of Heaton Moor,…read moreStockport. We stock handpicked beautiful independent designer pieces sourced from all corners of the globe, which include Almost Famous, Bolongaro Trevor, Traffic People, Kelly Ewing and French Connection as well as bespoke, handmade and locally sourced accessories. You can also shop online 24hours a day at www.eternalenvy.com

Matalan certainly is a similar shop to Primark. It's full of very well priced (some would say…read morecheap) clothes and housewares. The quality is ok for the money but if you like your labels then you'd probably give it a miss. It's great for suits, shirts and ties for work, there's plenty there for the kids like tracksuits and trainers. The houseware section seems well stocked and they also sell electricals, even large items like televisions! Well worth a look though if you are on a tight budget or just love a bargain.

For me, Matalan is the new Primark!! It is another place to get pretty decent quality stuff at…read morebargain prices. Clothing suitable for all occasions, I love getting work clothes from here, tops especially, many casual tops are as little as £5 or £6 and just that little bit better quality than the £3 in Primarni! Really great accessories too, many of which are featured in many magazines nowadays * bags, scarves, jewellery, hair accessories all from as little as £1 or £2!! They cater for all styles, casual, smart, fashion as well as all sizes and shapes. They have shoes from as little as £12 which is fabulous! Clothes for women, as well as a great men's range and plenty of ranges for kids. It never ends! There is a home dept with all the basics you would need, curtains, quilts, saucepans, cutlery, candles, occasional gifts and ranges like Christmas lines, Halloween costumes and so much more! It's definitely worth saving a whole day to have a really good look around!

Of all the women's clothes shop in Hyde, there is also a independent men's shop as well…read more It is really good for men as it has good quality clothing at good prices too. There is a lot of choices here such as jeans, and t shirts. There is no point spending a fortune on clothes and a lot of young men like to keep up with the latest fashion. So this is perfect for them. Sure, Topshop is great but when you are scrapping the pennies, you need to fins somewhere that is just as good but cheaper. And I found the perfect shop here. The jeans are not a* quality but they do as general going out wear. So go and have a look.

This is an excellent menswear store who stocks big brands like duck and cover jack and jones voi…read more883 police and more

This place is great for buying some fashion jewellery for your party frock or just to wear in…read moregeneral. They have some gorgeous pieces and it is all affordable too which is what we all like to hear dont we? They also do watch repairs which is a God send for me as my watches are always dying on me. I get my watch straps from here and they are around 2 quid and excellent quality. If they do not have what you need then they will get it for you. What better service could you ask for really?

Great little shop despite the unimaginative Johnathan. You will find Jewellery for every occasion…read morehere. Very inexpensive and the Jewellery does not fall apart after a week like many other costume Jewellery pieces do. Staff are great....Johnathen obviously knows his stuff, excluding branding that is!