Here we highlight two of the independent fashion stores on the high road Bayshi and Rosie Shoes, each offering a range of affordable accessories…

Bayshi is a small but perfectly-formed bag shop offering carefully sourced accessories. The company ethos is built around offering quality at a good price; for Bayshi it is not about flashy labels but colourful, distinctive accessories that are made to last. A good place to look for gifts for men and women; choose between costume jewellery, watches, scarves, shoes and of course bags.

Rosie Shoes focus on young fashion for men and women stocking on-trend ranges from the likes of Rocket Dog, Fly London and Sancho. Also on offer are timeless styles from heritage brands Dr Martens and Hunter Wellington boots. Evening and dress shoes are obviously popular in the run up to party season, though for me it’s the cosy wellies, and leather boots in seasonal colours that would be top of my wish list.