If you’re anywhere near Manchester this weekend then pop along to Urbis and visit the Manchester Craft Mafia Market. Go mad over badges, cards, stickers, posters, clothing, lights, ceramics, toys, bags, jewellery, textiles and comic books, all made by a team of uber talented crafty types.

What: Manchester Craft Mafia Markets
When: this Saturday and Sunday (3rd and 4th November) - 11 til 4
Where: Urbis

For more information go to www.manchestercraftmafia.com.

If cute, kawaii and kitsch is your thing, you’ll fall instantly in love with On Cherry Lane. The brainchild of Rebecca and David Nia, this delightful haven of all things pretty is chock full of indie surprises and unusual Japanese imports. Quirky plushies rub shoulders with bunny earrings and peapod necklaces jostle with cupcake keychains.

Think lovebird wristlets, ice cream tunics and mushroom stamp sets. I really can’t say enough about this site. Go there immediately and prepare to be charmed!

www.oncherrylane.co.uk.

My favourite accessory by far is the bag. For some people it’s shoes but for me it’s handbags, totes, shoppers, clutches and purses in all manner of shapes, sizes and colours. So, when I come across a new handbag designer whose work I like I get really excited. JPATPURSES is no exception. Not only are her bags made from beautifully co-ordinating fabrics but they’re made to last. Designer/maker Jenese Patanella has created her own ‘bat quilt interfacing technique’ which adds structure, strength and stability.

The current range includes bags, purses and gadget bags. Go to www.jpatpurses.etsy.com for a closer look.

With Halloween just over a week away take a look at Fifi’s Secret and stock up on cute ‘n’ scary goodies. Bats, googly eyes, zombies and tobmstones are in abundance, all with a dash of Fifi magic.

Shop online at www.stores.ebay.com/fifissecret.

If you’re out and about in London this week, add Tottenham to your itinerary. Clothing designer Marina Avraam will be holding a clearance sale and at prices starting at £5 you’re sure to bag yourself a bargain. The sale starts today (18th Oct) and will finish on 20th. Opening times are 10 til 4.

The Marina Avraam collections are timeless. You can add new pieces to your wardrobe each season to replenish your outfits, without having to having to replace them. Styles are feminine and flattering and sizes run from 8 to 22. Each garment is created from design to the finished product at the Marina Avraam factory in North London.

For more information visit www.marina-avraam.co.uk.

What: Marina Avraam Clearance Sale
When: 18th to 20th October, 10.00 til 4.00
Where: 3 Lawrence Yard, Off Lawrence Road, Tottenham, London N15 4EG
Nearest Tube: Seven Sisters