As November draws to a close, it's time to start thinking about Christmas (if you've not already started thinking about it!) Here at The Alternative Store, we've got everything you could want for Christmas. In this special blog post, we've hand-picked a selection of our items that we think are perfect Christmas gifts.



First up, we have a fantastic range of dresses from Get Cutie. The Brighton based company produces a range of gorgeous garments using fabrics sourced from all around the world. Our selection includes the Jackdaw print pencil dress (pictured above), the Bluebirds Short Cap dress, and the Russian Dolls Short Cap Sleeve Dress. These dresses are ideal gifts and you can check out our full range of Get Cutie dresses here



If you're looking for a unique and fun gift for someone this Christmas, our range of Knit & Destroy definitely fits the bill. Our selection of knitted scarves, hair bows and cushions make excellent gifts, so check out our full range of Knit and Destroy here so check out our full range of Knit and Destroy here



As regular visitors to the blog and our website will know, we stock a full range of Famous Stars and Straps clothing and shoes, but what we don't often talk about is our range of Famous Stars and Straps accessories. We have a great selection of FSAS accessories for men and women, including hats, socks and bags so it shouldn't be hard to find a special gift for the Famous enthusiast in your life. Check out our full range of Famous Stars and Straps accessories here



We also have a wide range of Iron Fist accessories that are perfect for Christmas gifts and stockingfillers. We've got great Iron Fist bags, purses and belts, so take a look at our full range of Iron Fist accessories here



Finally, we have a great new range of Skunkfunk jackets and coats for Winter 2010. Our full range of Skunkfunk can be found here

On 23rd November, Kids In Glass Houses made a special appearance in-store to do a signing ahead of their show at Sheffield o2 Academy.  Check out our pics below...

 

This very special event was sponsored by Macbeth Shoes .

 

Following on from our last blog posting on the fantastic range of Iron Fist Shoes we have in stock, we now shift focus to the latest styles of Iron Fist Clothing. If you take a look over at the Iron Fist section of our website, you'll see we stock a wide selection of Iron Fist in both Mens and Womens ranges. As it's frankly freezing outside, we've decided to focus on the new style hoods and jackets.

 

First up we have the Barrio Muertes Black Winter Jacket . This awesome jacket features an all-over skull design flock print, with multiple pockets and a standup collar with integrated hood.

 

Next, we have the Seething Track Jacket . This stylish addition to Iron Fist's winter 2010 range is an all black 100% nylon jacket, with black skull design on the reverse.

Moving on to hoods, we have two new designs of Iron Fist hoods. The Siren Song hood is another fine example of Iron Fist's commitment to stunning designs, with its full front print featuring a naked tattooed woman with flowing hair and embellished with roses (tastefully done, of course)

 

Secondly, we have the Santa Muerte hood , featuring a woman praying with skeleton hands, surrounded by roses and skulls. Both of these iconic Iron Fist designs are also available as t-shirts too...

Finally, we want to spotlight one of the new range of Iron Fist tees that have just come in... Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Iron Fist have unleashed the Here I Lie Tee . I think you'll agree that the design speaks for itself :)

Check out our full range of Iron Fist here

In our continuing series of blogs that highlight some of the fantastic brands we stock, we are very pleased to tell you that we now have a great range of Iron Fist Shoes back in stock.

Iron Fist was founded in 2001 by two friends, Mike and Travis, who set about creating a brand that encapsulated their shared enthusiasm for skateboarding, surfing, art, music and street culture.  In 8 short years, Iron Fist has become synonymous with cutting edge designs and a distinctly rebellious outlook, frequently diversifying unique styles in both their footwear and clothing lines.

We'll be featuring Iron Fist Clothing on one of our future blogs, so for now, have a look at the fantastic range of styles we've got in...

First up we have the Twinkle Toes Platform Heel . Dominated by Turquoise and Pink/Purple sequins, this one is guaranteed to add some alternative pizzazz to the upcoming festive party season...

Not quite as shiny but no less stylish, we've also got the Sinking Ships Peep Toe Platform Heel . If you're feeling nautical, this shoe fits the bill, with its classic blue and black canvas design, red polka dot bow and Anchor motif.

Next up, we have the Muerte Punk Heel in Gunmetal/Green . This has quickly become a staple of the Iron Fist Shoes range, and with its distinctive skulls and roses design, it's clear to see why.

Alongside this we have the Muerte Punk Princess heel . A variation on the classic Muerte Punk design, the Muerte Punk Princess heel is a peep toe platform in pink and pewter, with pink pyramid stud detail.

Finally we have Dead Punks , a Metallic Navy and Pink variation on the Muerte Punk Design.

Keeping with platform heels, we have the Bleeder heel , which is a closed toe heel with very stylish black and red design, finished with a sequin "bleeding flower" motif on the toe.

We also have the All Hope Abandoned Platform . These Iron Fist platforms feature a peep toe and a rhinestone accented "All Hope Abandoned" print illustrated by San Diego tattoo artist Rob Benavides.

The last of our featured Platforms is the Garden Secrets Platform Heel , which features a distinctive pink rose print, finished with a black bow.

  

In addition to the platform heels, Iron Fist also produce a fantastic range of winter boots, many of which are variations on their other existing designs. From the Wolfbeater Medium Fug Boot through to the Motopsycho Tall Fug Boot , there are plenty of options to keep you stylish and warm this winter.

Check out our full range of Iron Fist Shoes