Everything in this shop is gorgeous, including second-hand books, vintage clothes and accessories,…read moreleather-bound notebooks, local postcards. "Booty", with its definition "treasure", is exactly the right name for the place; anything you pick up here feels like a little prize, something you uncovered by happy accident when wandering along this quirky street. This is the sort of shop I remember dreaming about as a teenager, yearning for a shop that would have the ideal combination of brilliant things all in one place. It's a great place to come for gift-shopping, as you're likely to find something far more original and meaningul (and easier on the wallet) here than you would in a conventional, specific "gift shop". The shop is very at home here in this part of Bristol, with a dozen unique small businesses along one stretch leading towards yet more as you start down the Christmas Steps.

Booty! The name says it all - this shop is pretty much like a car boot sale (this particular car…read morewould have a very big boot). There are tonnes of books, vintage jewelery, vintage flick out fans, sunglasses, clothes, leather bound Indiany books, cards, hats, records.. the list goes on, and boy does it go on. You feel like you're transported to many different shops while you're in here. You could be in the aisles of an old library in the book section, and suddenly you're in your grandmother's closet, and a few steps later, you're in a really old school record shop! It makes it feels so fun to shuffle around in here, peering at every item as you go along. A great shop to wander in on a lazy afternoon, when you feel like immersing yourself in some great vintage retail therapy.

This is a beautiful little store. If you have harboured dreams of being a fairy princess, you'll…read morefulfil a lot of dreams here as an adult! The tiaras are really delicate and stunning. They stock pretty butterflies and hairpins with little flowers on them. Its not cheap, butl you are paying for beautifully handcrafted accessories. I covet the lovely stained glass and adore the chandeliers. If I had money to burn, I could do a lot of damage in Lunartique.

All fairy-beauty and diamante dreams. This is a little stall/shop in the centre of St Nick's market…read morethat sells handmade glass, handmade tiaras and other pretty accessories. They do a super-duper line in alternative bridal headdresses, beautiful little circles of false flowers bound with cream ribbon and dotted with pearls and crystals. Expect one of these hand-made beauties to set you back about £40. This is more than the cost of the components I am sure, although the man hours spent crafting them (or woman hours in this case) are sure to bump up the cost. The stained glass is gorgeous and the artist/shopkeeper is a delightfully helpful lady who seems quietly proud of her treasures. Everything is displayed so appealingly and all the accessories are definitely on the hippy-dippy side, but stunning and so unique.

This Claire's Accessories's is quite small but they sell a number of small items such as, jewelery…read moreand girl stuff like diary's, pens and stuff. THey also do good offers to. They do ear piercing as well. It can get a little busy at times though.

This shop always gets manic and packed with people. The shop sells things such as hair accessories,…read morecheap jewellery, feather boas, beads, hats, hen night accessories etc but the shop always looks crammed with stuff and messy. If you have a little girl whe will love it in here, its a little girls paradise!

It was going to be my first Glastonbury Festival. I had my tickets and a bottle of vodka…read more 'Erm, you might need a bit more than that,' one friend chirped. 'Like a tent. And a sleeping bag. And a hat.' Full of purpose I went where I'd seen many active camping people (in the non John Inman sense) lurking: at Kathmandu opposite the Bristol Museum. I was immediately struck by how unprepared I was. Among the regular camping gear, there was thermal underwear, gas cookers and hiking packs. This was probably a bit more hardcore than I needed, but the helpful staff pointed me in the direction of a very functional £30 tent. One VERY handy thing about Kathmandu is that they have one of those 'if your luggage fits in here it's suitable for hand luggage' slots that you get at the airport. I always pay this shop a visit before jetting off to see how much I can squidge into one humble bag!

The shop with the never ending sale! Not a bad thing at all, but you don't know if it's a marketing…read moretrick or if they are always actually having sales. Either way very, very handy for festival season (probably handy for camping as well, but who the hell does that if they're not at a festival!?). It's the best place to pick up the essentials, like roll mats, chairs and torches. But I don't think they are the best around for the larger items like bags and bigger tents. They are great for small one or two man tents, but we had a walk into town and got a much better deal on a five man behemoth tent that makes me cry every time I have to put it up. But for all the camping gear you didn't even know you needed, they are the best. Try and catch one of their brilliant pre-summer sales, they always have a 3 for 2 offer that does the trick. The staff are always really friendly & helpful and I will be in there soon to pick up some tent pegs for this year's Glasto.

Small vintage boutique tucked beside The Lanes bowling alley. This has an area for vinyl and then…read morethe shop has clothes on tall racks. There is a nice range of eras on show here, and very reasonable - I saw a 60s skirt suit here for £20. Keep an eye on their website/shop as they often hold vintage fairs here with the bigger space of the lanes available. Then shops from all over the country visit with some serious period panache.

If you're looking for a place of sanctuary, away from the generic high street stores found in the…read moreCabot's Circus/Broadmead area, come for shelter here. It's a cute little retro vintage store, with a small selection of individual items to spice up the fashion jerseys and plain jeans in your life. Found in the entrance to Bristol's city centre bowling alley, you could almost strike lucky with a well priced find. There's an especially good range of accessories and vinyl on offer here too and with a retro bar round the corner, you can't loose.

This is a proper, serious, knows-what-vintage-actually-means, vintage boutique, manned by an owner…read morewho can tell you the history behind what you're buying. I love the way the outside space on the Arcade has been used so it's as though the stock spills over from inside the shop onto the promenade. It feels like the best sort of walk-in wardrobe, and just makes you want to try everything on. It's not all just bunged on racks and heaped in boxes: it's all beautifully displayed and in good condition. Prepare to pay a bit more for the quality and care given to the items.

I bought a cream-colored plastic brooch from you - Egyptian revival, a scarab with wings. That was…read moreweeks and weeks ago! You neither send the piece nor did you return the money! It`s time now for you act. I am getting angry!!!!! Contact: juebusch@aol.com I expect your response within 48 hours!!!! J. Busch PS Paid with Paypal - 84,39 Euro Transaktionscode: 10L06493CU7293627

This shop exists quite discreetly in a lane off Park Street. Seeing as Park Street has many…read moreclothing shops which are quite popular, every time I try to explain where Seven is, I draw blank looks. When I say, it's right next to The Woods, people usually nod and say 'Yeah, we know The Woods, but I didn't know there was anything next to it..' Well there is! A shop just bursting with flavour, style and individuality. The next time you're shopping up Park Street, or drinking at The Woods, keep your eye out for this graffiti laden shop and enter its grotto of awesome tees, caps, shoes and posters; some produced by the designers at Seven, others by independent Bristol designers and also a handpicked selection of other imports. This is just a really cool shop - small but everything in there is ace.

This place is cool…read more This shop reminds me of the little vintage/independant boutiques I used to rummage through during my time in East Berlin. You access it by walking down the stairs from the front door into a small shop area. There's pretty cool music playing and a small selection of clothes which isn't too confusing to navigate. Check out the little suitcase of vintage items right by the stairs, definitely a few cool finds in there, all for £10, and above that there are some awesome trainers. If you're looking for a designer tee, they print their own, for RRP of £25 but you can find sale ones for as little a tenner. It's a very low-fi shop; they don't even have a till, but appreciate any custom they get and are really grateful and friendly.

The inside of Sticky Neon reminds me of long weekends at festivals and stalls at Camden market. The…read morefirst thing you'll notice is the warming smell of incense and candles burning away as you walk through the doors. The second is the chanting choons and hypnotic music coming from the radio. This shop has 'unashamedly hippy' written all over it. With incense sticks for £1, jewellery at £5 and knitted bags at cheap prices, it's a lovely place to pick up an unusual gift or something from your home. All their items are ethically sourced and traded fairly which is also a plus. There's also a surprising section at the back dedicated to tricks and treats - fire eating poles, hacky sacks, batons and juggling balls for those looking to take up a new skill!

I love the clothes here. Lots of 'hippy' shops either sell stock sourced cheaply from asia with a…read moremassive mark-up or are frightfully dull and yoghurt-weavery. The clothing here is designed and handmade by 2 sisters and is a lot more inventive and creative than your normal hippy fare. Its quite reasonably priced too given that it is all handmade. Not bought anything from here..yet..however I have my eye on some of the cosy and trendy fleecy creations for sale.

Being a man, I've found myself generally oblivious to the charms of cheap, mass produced clothing,…read moreand remain somewhat perplexed as to how the fairer sex can get themselves into such a lather at the prospect of a new Primark opening, or apparently mistake a quick trip to the supermarket with a weekend in Milan. One small exception is H & M. Although the fellas' threads are shoved into one small corner, I still find it worth a look on the odd occasion that I'm walking around Broadmead. I personally find their jeans and t-shirts to be a bit lacking, but if you want a decent jumper (probably stripey), hat (probably stripey), or belt (probably stripey) at a bargain price, this is the place to come. Just don't blame them if every third bloke on Park Street is also wearing your lovely new jumper. There's no two ways about it: H & M are responsible for the biggest Swedish fashion sensation to hit these shores since a certain four-piece stormed our charts in the '70s clad in matching white jumpsuits.

Well, basically my entire wardrobe comes from here. The price is right and it's pretty stylish. The…read moreonly problems are that a) there are days when every single item I am wearing (bar my shoes) comes from here and b) you can end up looking like a clone of everyone else. If these things don't matter to you though, H and M has pretty much all you need. A few caveats though. They can be a tad pricey sometimes, getting far too close to forty quid for a pair of jeans for my liking. The jeans, in fact, aren't that great if you ask me. They've got to much a predilection for putting a worn effect on the thighs. What I like about H and M is that they make functional, unadorned clothes that are still nicely cut. This is what they should stick too. # I once came here on one of their student nights, where they open late and have a DJ blaring music out (only because I didn't have time to go in the day, honest!) and it was one of the weirdest retail experiences of my life. Almost too loud to think, with music louder in the club, and almost completely empty. Apart from this odd experience I've had nothing but pleasant and successful shopping experiences here.

I'm ashamed to say that I was first lured into this shop by the promise of mulled wine and a mince…read morepie (a Christmas tradition at White Stuff) but once inside I'm please that I was tempted in. The clothes are quite basic, but if you're looking for simple designs and good quality this is a great place to look. Once I trawled the shop in search of a replacement blue cardigan (harder than you think) and White Stuff was the only place that fulfilled my easy request. My favourite thing about this store is the accessories - feminine scarves and hats, pretty gloves and cosy socks. They have seasonal sales which are always worth a look too. Not great for boys as the styles are a bit too pedestrian.

A sort of grown-up practical clothing range which would suit women who like the outdoors but only…read morewhen it isn't raining or if they are planning to hike for ten miles with a muddy dog. It isn't white clothes, but the name apparently comes from a pun on the Boys From The Black Stuff, which is entirely lost by losing the 'boys from' bit and now the name just reminds me of White Elephant but there you go. Very much Bath-style. It does have some nice leather bags and belts and nice scarves so worth a peep even if the clothes aren't quite your style.