Hastings

Pearl & Queenie

(http://www.pearlandqueenie.com), 16 george st. beautiful jewellery. a victorian styled boutique which showcases over 30 top british designer work, handmade in all manor of materials from gold, silver, leather, glass, acrylic and even wood. a treasure trove of jewels with many featured in the uk's top fashion magazines. a must see shop if not only for the designs on show but for the interior which boasts bow fronted cabinets and saucy antiquities.

Vintage clothes

This place is a bit of a hidden treasure. lots of vintage clothes shops and brick-a-brack – some are run by people who also have stalls in portobello road later on in the week. one of them has the flatmate of peaches geldof as an assistant at the weekends! prices range from what you'd expect – â£60 for a decent 40's dress, to little treasures – â£15 for a vintage laura ashley maxi-dress.

Little Treasures
73 High Street Hastings Old Town
01424 200511

Vintage clothes and funky furniture boutique. A little bit of Brick Lane in Hastings without the price tags! Rails packed with little gems waiting just for you to take home to love and have fun with. Kitsch cool and funky, a must see whilst in Hastings.