La Vida Lingerie is quite a small shop near Brighton Square, but I suppose the items inside don't…read moretake up much room: Silky and lacy materials in a variety of styles and prices. A few bras were as much as £56, and the sale rack had items for less than £10. Options for any budget. Fancier items included corsets, lacy garter belts, stockings ... and some silky nightgowns. Apparently they're called chemises, and most of them were under £30. Personally, I prefer flannel for comfort, but these were quite pretty. The sales clerk was the best part, though: A young guy, maybe twenty ... just livin' the dream.

Oh, just so much classier than Ann Summers…read more Lust sell 'erotic accessories' - sex toys, lingerie, books etc, but also shoes, jewellery and various novelty items and ornaments. This is a great, fun place just to look around - it's not 'just' a sex shop, so it's good for funny gifts for friends as well as for things you might want to reserve for your partner.

Lust is a cheeky little shop in the North Laine and has a wealth of saucy and funny items to pick…read moreup. The ground floor is filled with chocolate novelties of the adult variety whilst an exploration of the top floor (the equivalent of top shelf produce) has a number of interesting items to keep things lively in the bedroom. The staff are cool and will put those of a slightly more shy nature at ease. A good shop to pick up an adult present for your partner or to buy a comedy gift for a friend.

One of the most important things I learnt from my mum is the importance of a good fitting bra,…read moreespecially if you're bigger than a C! It's all very well buying yourself a pretty bra and knicker set every few months from Zara or H&M but they almost certainly won't last and don't fit properly, which makes your clothes fit badly and essential could give you back problems. I came to Bravissimo with my sister, on the advice of a friend to get a proper fitting and invest in some 'proper' bras (call before and you'll be sure to have somebody help you). This shop is for people size D and above, not people who need egg warmers like me, just so you know. The girl who measured her was really down to earth and made her feel very comfortable, She told her where she was going wrong, i.e. wearing bras too big, and suggested some brands that would do her justice. She bought 3 bras for under £100 but worth every penny, her whole shape and posture has improved.

Selling lingerie, swimwear and specially fitted clothing for big boobed women, Bravissimo is like a…read moresecret club, hidden away from the prying eyes of North Street passersby. The shop front is comprised of a door and then stairs to the unknown, a world only open to ladies gifted with a Dcup or more. Upstairs you'll find a wide selection of bras and support clothing, all quite expensive but very good quality and there's no frump involved. They do cup sizes right up to K and offer free non-obligatory fittings which you can either walk in to or pre-book. The staff are very responsive to customers wandering up from the downstairs entrance and trot over to assist, and are particularly helpful if you're not sure what you're looking for.

The Top 10 sellers in Prowler right now are as follows:…read more 1) Liquid Silk 2) English Aromas 3) Unisex Anal Douche 4) Voltage Aroma 5) XXX Hard Aroma 6) 80mm Bullet Vibe 7) Gay Times Magazine - November Issue 8) Shank DVD 9) Dieux Du Stade Calendar 2010 10) Fleshjack: Classic Jack Ass If you already one to five items off the list, you know this is a gay store specialising in sex toys, DVDs, porn mags, sexy underwear and cool tee-shirts. If the list bewilders you, keep on walking, it's not the store for you!

Prowler is an all round gay and lesbian sex shop which caters for all senses and body parts. As…read morewell as dildos of every shape and colour, there are also books, underwear for all, rainbow striped goods, masses of DVD's and raunchy calenders. In the back room where all the sex toys and DVD's are, they have possibly the most enormous lump of latex in the world, I refer to it as 'the mountain I am not sure anyone could clime'. The staff are really helpful and lovely, which is great because such a massive selection of lubes can be daunting and confusing. If you are after something very particular, you will probably have luck here, if you can work out how to get it on. I like marveling at rubber clothing if just to work out the mechanics of it. Fun.

Oscar Wilde would have loved The Lavendar Room…read more They don't sell books, waistcoats or handsome young men sadly. They do however, sell lots of beautiful things. The front of the shop is devoted to stylish and French looking homeware from distressed mirrors, picture frames, candle holders, cake stands and tea-sets to chandeliers whilst the back is home to a small but fabulous selection of ladieswear. There's silk PJs and kimonons, stripey bedsocks, suede shoes and boots by Chie Mihara, lovely handbags from Mimi and adorable silk scarves and jewellery. As you'd expect, the price tags are slightly higher than other local homeware stores but then, the quality feels better. Personally, I'm after the gold swallow necklace and the silver glitterball bracelet. Two things I'm sure Oscar would approve of...

I am in love with the glass detailing above the windows of this shop- every time I walk past, I…read moreimagine myself living in a gorgeous Victorian house with similar windows. And then I take the day dream inside! The Lavender Room has been a favourite shop of mine for a long time. Yes it might be overpriced and a little contrived (but seriously, I challenge you to find a lifestyle boutique that isn't!), but the fact remains that everything in store is beautiful! From the tiny heart-shaped nicknacks and the gorgeous glazed chinaware to the delicate clothing upstairs, everything is carefully chosen and perfectly positioned. Pretty silk lingerie and beautifully cut dresses drape over stylish furniture and hang on uncluttered rails. I often find myself sifting through the clothing, imagining another far more glamorous life for myself! The Lavender Room is one of the most successful lifestyle/gift boutiques in Brighton, for the simple reason that it actually makes you aspire to own everything in the shop! In the front of the shop you'll find attractive displays of smaller items, such as soaps, dishes and jewelery. These are perfect gift items- they even wrap your purchase in lavender tissue paper and a pretty paper bag!

The Staff were all very sweet and helpful. My friend and I arrived yesterday to try on some…read morebikinis. The staff were very cheery and accommodating to any wish we had, from grabbing new sizes of bikinis, finding us towels and hats that match out swimsuits, rearranging things so we can pay and try the clothes on quickly. The only thing that could have done with a touch up is the outdated and tired-looking changing rooms. The lighting did not help us with wanting to purchase many of the bikinis as it was very unflattering. It doesn't make much sense for a sex/underwear shop to have poor changing rooms or lighting. One more thing I'd like to mention is the fact that the air con had been broken a few days. The poor staff were suffering in 25+ degree heat whilst running around like headless chickens for us. Please pleaaassse get these fixed to help your staff and customers!!! Thanks to the amazing, epic, cheery staff for everything they did for us! I wish I had their names so I could mention them!

When Ann Summers first opened many moons ago there was a lot of heated debate about wether their…read moreeye catching window displays were too risque. Now, there seems to be an Ann Summers on most high streets across the country and they're widely accepted as the place for women to go for sexy underwear. Personally, I wouldn't be seen dead in one of their babydolls but a lot of ladies can't seem to get enough of them - hence the 3 stars. They also sell lace and silk corsets, thongs, matching bra and nickers and for those wanting to take things a step further, lubricants, lotions, vibrators, dildos and their best selling, rampant rabbits. Personally, if I wanted to buy something special for the boudoir I'd rather go to Agent Provocateur but for those on a budget, Ann Summers is probably a good starting point.

One of the flagship anchor stores of Churchill Square, Debenhams in Brighton is a pretty decent…read moresized store, although pretty much average for the chain it is located in. It is located fairly close to Apple, up to a steep gradient in the mall floor. The store isn't as modern as one would expect from an anchor store of a mall, but still pretty much does the job when it is open with a satisfactory selection. The store like most branches of Debenhams is pricier than the overall feel of the store implies on the first impression. Average, generic Debenhams store with poor opening times (unstructured, closing early on most days but this is the same as the entire mall) - A useful brand for the city but not really a great store within that brand. 2*

Debenhams is like a time capsule…read more Every time I offer to take my mum shopping and we've done every other store in the city from M&S to Wallis, she swears she just wants to 'Pop in Debenhams for 5 minutes.' And of course, we always emerge weighed down by bags one or two hours later. This particular branch is tiny compared to the Manchester and London stores but they still manage to squeeze a lot of stock in. The ground floor is mainly occupied by accessories, shoes, perfume and make-up counters from Clarins to Benefit whilst the first floor has a strong selection of bed, bath, kitchen and dining room goodies. There's also a small childrens-wear department. The reason my mum loves this store however, is for the womens wear in the basement. There's air conditioning, three changing room areas and small subsidiaries of Wallis, Red Herring, Jane Norman, Warehouse, Top Shop, Oasis, Coast and Red Herring amongst others. Right now, there's also a Blue Cross sale on - which means 70% off for card-holders. Hang on, I think my mobile's ringing...

Jo Jo Maman Bebe is a pretty typical baby-themed shop. Racks of baby clothing, ranging from onesies…read moreto fancy dress coats at fairly expensive prices. Basic outfits ran from 12 - 18 each. A tiny hat was 4, and some knit booties were 10. Also available are toys and books; including several bath toys and accessories. Jo Jo offers a maternity section at the back of the shop, including breastfeeding bras, pyjamas and casual attire. Along the ground was a comfy-looking body pillow. I remember when my younger sister was pregnant, she was always looking for one of those...Maybe next time. In summary, I wasn't overly impressed with this shop. There wasn't anything unique about it, and things were a tad pricey.

Jojo Maman Bébé makes me so homesick for France- the cute name, the window displays with french…read morecursive writing, all the lovely babies clothes in practical shapes and striped fabric! They have brilliant cashmere babies clothes and hats that I want in my size. And the maternity wear is so reasonably priced and good quality! This is the perfect place to stock up on good maternity basics- skirts, trousers, t-shirts in every length and colour that you could need to get you through nine months of bellydom. They have all sorts of practical baby things as well- blankets, mobiles, toys, diaper bags. I checked out their website after I went in to see the quality and was so impressed by the even larger range of goodies online, I happily ordered a gift for my friend to be sent to her door.

Okay, so I didn't exactly dare to go in. Someone go in and see what it's like!! The door put me…read moreoff, plus the fact that it was about 8am, so I don't think they were even open. If you want a sex shop then have a look, but this seems to be a much seedier affair than the glamour of Taboo. No, no, no, this much more of a dodgy buzzer and sunglasses job. Brown paper bag type vibe! All I can think about is that R. Kelly song - you know the one!?