Missy is another absolute treat to for any girls who happen to reside in Horsforth. Situated along…read morethe main strip of shops, this place is an absolute must to visit, for quality, style and value. I feel so annoyed that I went and spent pretty much *all* my wages before finding this gem - as I can tell you, there would have been some spendage. Inside they have a huge range of delightful shoes, handbags fascinators and other little items. The shoes they have in are fantastic, mostly I think, because there is such a range to suit everyone. As well as having boots (both Ugg style and heeled) they had a range of cute little pumps. They had beautiful court shoes and beautiful vintage style dolly shoes. I was in shoe heaven, and so was my friend, who went away with two beautiful pairs of pumps - which were not only half price, but also scented too! Amazing. The handbags were also gorgeous, my favourite being a rather large black faux leather number with embroidered red roses over the top. They had all colours, shapes and sizes - so again, something for everyone! The fascinators were also exquisite. They had a range of simplistic ones, which were bought in, and a range that are hand made by a local lady. In this way you can go in and find the almost perfect fascinator and make bespoke requests - such as, "I love this one, but I need it in jade green!" How handy is that?! Finally, the staff in this shop were particularly wonderful. They were friendly, attentive and not pushy at all. At first I needed to sit down, so the lady welcomed me to sit and had a friendly natter. As we browsed up stairs the manager (I believe) told us all about the stock and the fascinators and then helped my friend purchase her lovely new shoes. The whole shopping experience was a delight! Couldn't be more fond, you have to go and see for yourself!

Running along similar lines to the shop before but dedicated to handbags and shoes and with a much…read moreclassier price this shop, decked in silver and pink is a real girly paradise. From Birkenstocks to Fiorelli handbags, there are accessories and footwear to make your heart flutter with girly pleasure. Enthusiastic staff are here to ensure you find what you need and enjoy handing over your money. Flutter it away on bags bejewelled with fake diamonds, and UGG style boots. P.S. MASSIVE SALE ON!

I fell upon this wonderful shop whilst wandering through the Piece Hall. It had the most fabulous…read more50's dress at only £30. I couldnt believe my luck until I started looking through the rail and found oodles more around the same price. There was a good selection of not onlt clothes but accessories and home bits n bobs too. I will definatly be back on payday or maybe before !!

Took my wife to the piece hall in halifax and we went into this vintage clothing shop where she…read morebought a beautiful evening dress for my works event she'd been moaning about getting something different and couldnt get something from the highstreet so thank heavens we found this something very different and unique due to the fact it never been on the high street production lines! Definitely popping in again (according to the wife anyway!)

I actually rubbernecked when I saw this stall, and that's not something you get to do a lot of…read morethese days. Aesthetically, it is beautiful. Although the stall is diminutive in size, it is so colourful and vibrant; a mix of feathers, netting, ribbons and pizazz. There are many different styles of hat to choose from. The couture hats are extremely elaborate, definitely worn to make a statement. Whether at a formal wedding or ladies day at the races, you would guarantee some serious head-turning when sporting one of these creations. The range of fascinators is fairly impressive. For the weddings I have been to in the past, I have opted for this alternative. A bit more quirky and trendy than a traditional hat, it accessorises the hair elegantly. The stall also sells many items online, the products varying dramatically in price. As I already have two weddings to attend this Summer, I will be keeping an eager eye on Love Hats.

Love Hats is an eye-catching little shop full of wonderfully flamboyant hats and fascinators…read more Brimming with feathers, flowers and bows it stands out a mile among the many disused stalls in this part of the market. The stall owner sits lovingly hand-stitching a weird and wonderful creation- in-the-making surrounded by the impressive evidence of her skills. The headgear is a mixture of fantastically OTT hats that might be worn to the races or a wedding, wildly striking fascinators and unusual vintage-inspired winter hats. Prices vary from between £85 and £850 for the more flamboyant hats, £60 to £170 for fascinators and £32 to £48 for winter hats. Love Hats is an example of a shop in the market really taking pride in its presentation, displaying its wares lovingly and making sure its sign is visible and provides the necessary information. Love Hats is exactly the kind of shop that is needed to breathe life into the Leeds Kirkgate Market, making it appeal to a broad range of people and reflect the creativity and passion that the small businesses of Leeds have to offer.

This is a good all round craft shop, especially for a small local high street…read more They specialising in sewing and needle crafts, They probably will have a suitable button to replace to one you lost, and the right size and colour zip so you can replace the broken one on your trousers. The have iron on hemming tape if you're not so handy too! If you're feeling very creative and like customising clothes they have dyes and fabric paints, as well as sew on appliqué patches. They have a good range of embroidery threads and patterns, as well as knitting wool and supplies. They also stock arty craft things and kits for children. So well worth checking out for something to entertain the kids in the school holidays

I'm sorry Claire's Accessories, I hate you. This shop makes me feel sicker than 20 ice creams…read morefollowed by Space Mountain. If pink were a poison for your eyes all customers to this monstrosity would be dead. They sell tacky jewelery that would sound like Vicky Pollard if it could talk, hair accessories made of barbie dolls old trimmings, and various bits of fake nails or cheap plastic stuff you are meant to stick to yourself in an attempt to look nice. I am not a hater of the younger generation at all. I have a younger sister and can completely relate to the love of random cheap stuff you can get from places like this. But I just wish they would go away. So many embarrassing memories and photographs could be avoided if it weren't for this place. Plus, loads of the customers are adults. God help us.

I have to say, Claire's Accessories is not my usual place to shop. I dislike the way everything is…read moreso close together, and essentially it is all tat. However, recently I had to get my ears re-pierced ahead of a wedding. I briefly flirted with the idea of shoving some piercing studs through myself (ah, to be fifteen again!) but in the end common sense prevailed and I decided to go to Claire's and get them done. Evidently ear piercing is a very serious business nowadays. I had to fill out a form and discuss how to clean my ears. However, I have to say they took great pains to make both sides match and three different members of staff checked them to match sure they were fine. It cost 26 pounds, which was more than I had anticipated, but I have no real benchmark. They are clearly more used to doing children's ears as two people did the piercing simultaneously, presumably before I realised it hurt and started to cry. I must say, I've had no problems with my ears at all since then. Given that I allowed the holes to grow over in the first place because they kept getting infected, this overcomes any horror I felt at being displayed as an official Claire's Accessories customer as yes, they do pierce you in the window. If you can cope with that though, here is a perfectly adequate place to be pierced.

This is one of those wigs, weaves and hair accessories shops, of which there seem to be a fair few…read morein Leeds. And true to what appears to be the tradition of these shops, every available inch of space is used to display their wares. There are little niches barely wide enough to squeeze down covered floor to ceiling in hair pieces. Bizarrely one of these niches had a car tyre stowed in amongst the shiny packets of hair and one of the display hooks had been used to hang somebody's leather jacket...weird. Due to their clever use of space Busy B manages to pack a heck of a lot into a relatively small space, and thus caters well for most hair-piece related requirements. They also stock a range of makeup and nail varnish. The staff seem very helpful and friendly so if you find yourself confused by the huge range of products on offer they will steer you in the right direction.

I ADORE this shop! I'm a sucker for designer bags (don't judge me..) but can't always afford to get…read morethem new, designer exchange sells pre loved bags and accessories at a fraction of the original price. Some of the bags are literally as good as new. The older the collection the cheaper the price usually (unless it's Chanel...of course). I'm not bothered about the 'latest season' look, I look for quality, design and craftsmanship so this place is heaven for me. They also buy directly from customers. All bags are checked for authenticity so you can rest assured you're buying a genuine item. The staff couldn't be nicer, and they're not pretentious or overbearing so I often just go in for a browse without any pressure to buy. Golden purchase - a hand embroided, leather Dior bag. As good as new. Originally sold for $1700, bought for £90. Can I get a hallelujaH?!

With such beautiful and exquisite gift items it is difficult to see where else you would want to go…read morein Horsforth for that special present. It might be that you start at the bottom of the street and have to work your way to the top to discover Ideas, but you'll be glad you did once you've made it up here. They've a number of different items, all beautifully made and pristine, to satisfy most of your standard gift ideas. Unless you really want to personalise a gift or make it creative this shop is a fantastic place to go to find something as it has that little bit extra compared to your average card and gift store. Any old Clintons has a stuffed bear that your Mum will know in an instant where you purchased it from and didn't really make an effort. If you bought an item from Ideas, for a bit of a price granted, you will find something unique with the longevity to give a lasting impression. From jewellery, toys, frames (which you can personalise with a photograph, of course), ornaments, perfume bottles, clocks - you get the idea. Everything within is graceful, delicate and a delight to browse.

This place is my idea (no pun intended) of a proper gift store…read more Ideas Unlimited offers such a vast array of presents that it is almost impossible to walk out of here without finding something for someone - believe me when I say the range is huge: ornaments, souvenirs, stationery, jewellery, toys, photo frames - you name it, they've probably got it. It's the sort of place that takes the hassle out of getting a little 'thoughtful' present or two for someone, and the quality of the products is a lot higher than what you'll find in most gift shops - this place has an air of class about it. Unfortunately, this is reflected in the rather steep prices.