FLAT/APARTMENT HUNTING IN BRIGHTON.......

.....I show you the first three flats and apartments in Hove Actually, as it's called, and share my minimum makeup routine....and go to see the ducks! It's a long one so grab a cuppa.
For any particular makeup brands, just ask away. There were way too many to list them all. So much for "minimum" makeup! (that left eyebrow looks really thin but it was the lighting, they were alright in the end!). Suzi x
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[@emmylou-y4b]

I live in NYC and I would say that the concept of "neighborhood" has changed dramatically. Years ago, I lived in the West Village and there were loads of small restaurants on Bleecker Street until the early 2000s and the rents were raised, buyouts were offered and the quaint was replaced with commercial boutiques. When they couldn't pay the rents, they were once again replaced, etc. The pandemic caused many family business owners to reconsider staying open. Some continued but the older folks closed, particularly if their children didn't want to take over. It's very sad and I have to admit the flavor of living here has diminished.

[@AlternativeAgeing]

I hear you! It’s all so sad x

[@janegoodfellow1529]

Oh Suzi, I'm so very fond of you and so utterly grateful for what you do. Helps me, and many others I feel sure, through the dark days.

[@AlternativeAgeing]

@@janegoodfellow1529 thank you sooo much ❤️

[@essanjay8604]

We had a traditional hardware shop like that in my family - I was born in the flat above it. My uncle kept it going until he was 80 but wasn't making much money towards the end. Our shop was in a row of about a dozen - all but one (a butcher's) have now gone. The rest have become office premises. The saddest part is that the community feel of that little shopping area where neighbours would meet and chat no longer exists.

[@AlternativeAgeing]

It’s so sad is t it ❤️

[@suzannewilson719]

Like you I’ve got to downsize.I’m enjoying sitting in the garden on these few sunny days thinking how sad I will be to leave my lovely garden and the foxes then remind myself of the long winters and the heating bills.

[@EdelweisSusie]

The one thing I could never, ever do is move from my detached home to any property containing the word ‘communal’. It’s nice and peaceful when everyone’s at work - just wait ‘til the other residents’ grandchildren come a-calling and you’ve got screaming kids right underneath your balcony - you’ll wish you’d stayed in your windy house with its peaceful garden. I wish I could afford to buy it - I’d be there in a heartbeat. Lovely vlog and good luck with the flat-hunting: I’m living vicariously at the moment! x

[@maddyanttila6690]

Thank you for taking us on your house hunt. Lovely flats and I know you will find what you want.

[@ritaking8827]

Yes it’s exciting! Such beautiful flats!

[@janegoodfellow1529]

Until very recently I'd have jumped at a flat with lots of stairs as stairclimbing is SUCH good exercise. But my knees now wouldn't cope as they hurt too much when going down 😢

[@SueAttrill-kr6dk]

Another wonderful Vlog Suzi. What a shame that fabulous flat didn’t have a lift, at least you now have a flat to judge all the rest you view against. I love that green crochet top with your great green check trousers. Glad you eventually got a new lipstick sorted despite the manager of Space NK !! Have a fantastic week lovely and hope you find that dream flat very soon ❤️😘

[@paulinedavis3660]

Loved your flat hunting. Whatever you wear and makeup you look fabulous 😊 xx

[@goldiecaulfield3266]

Thank you for such a happy vlog. You look fabulous in your make-up tutorial. There's an apartment just for you out there, it's fun taking us along on your hunt. See you next week.

[@missybekind5022]

Woo-hoo 🎉 1st to comment!!😂 I'm still awake at 4am USA central time. I need to be asleep! 😴 However, now I've got to see what kind of choices in the housing market you're seeing this week!! 🎉❤

[@denisearonow4921]

It's so exciting to look toward your next chapter. I can't tell you how freeing it is to have a smaller space and less stuff, especially in our season of life. Don't listen to others. You know what is right for you. Hugs!

[@sabinekinder4997]

Hi Suzie. Green suits you. I think the weather has gone bonkers throughout the world. I am wearing so many layers to stay warm in Sydney. I think the last time we had it sooo cold was 30 odd years ago.😢

[@marygrise8490]

I agree. The first flat was great. I have a flat with no lift because I fell in love with it. I am sixty now and asking myself what was I thinking. lol. Your bathroom is gorgeous. Lots of light!! So do not settle and there will be one that has all the checks that you want

[@elainewiggins2672]

Go for an ultra modern pad .... we all fall in love with the period buildings but sadly they are cold and draughty in the Winter ... Lol 😊 ..

[@elainewiggins2672]

If you go for a 2 bed apartment the 2nd bedroom can be a walk in wardrobe... 😉

[@denabruni9086]

Love the apartment hunting!

[@jessicastrideart]

Those flats you viewed looked gorgeous inside especially with the roof garden! It’s so fun looking around them with you, thanks Suzi! x

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Jessica! Glad you enjoyed xx

[@janetthomas8244]

I am on the Swiss Italian border. Still winter here. Very strange.

[@margaretzee8162]

I am in the same boat as you. I have a 3 story townhouse and I CANNOT do the stairs anymore! Looking for a one level patio home here in the USA with some outdoor space.

[@suedonaldson5566]

Your vlogs are such a joy xx Thank you Suzi ❤

[@dkulikowski]

A lift, 'tweet tweets' and nature view were all #1 priorities for my down sizing into senior living. If I were you I wouldn't be wasting my time or the agents with anything less than your likes for living out your wonderful senior years. Love your style and attitude. Stay healthy and happy my dear senior friend. I am listening to my 'tweet tweets' as I am typing you. Namaste

[@beverlyhardy4398]

You’ll find a place that ticks all your boxes! Thanks for sharing your apartment shopping 😊

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Beverly! xx

[@juliajones2283]

I’m confident you will find your perfect ( or nearly) apartment soon Suzi,xx

[@gillmolony6781]

Such fun to go house/ flat hunting. Always interesting to see how others apply their make up. Minimal but lovely. Loved the art. Thank you for another wonderful vlog. Your looking fabulous by the way.

[@denisearnold3365]

Great vlog this week Suzi! I loved the apartment hunting. They all looked very nice so I’m sure you will find “the” one soon xx

[@helenreynolds7499]

Great vlog this week, enjoyed very much! I used to have a recurring dream that my brother left me his flat in Brighton. He's still alive but did once live there. I used to wake really disappointed. LOL.!

[@susanwright1999]

Lovely thank you. Looking forward to the adventure. X

[@notaclue822]

When I see your footage of Brighton, I think it looks far more charming than here in vancouver, where we don't have many small, family run businesses to start with.

[@MGE9436]

Hi Suzie, lovely seeing those apartments. Agree, none are very special and all so old. And "NO" sunshine coming into any of them. So important to have sun in your living area during winter. I think it's north facing apartments that get the sun, but this rule is over here, so not sure about your hemisphere. Your skin is looking amazing. 😊

[@lizzykelly1810]

I know how you feel about the wind and the cold. I live up the road in Worthing in an old flat by the sea. I love it here but it’s so windy. I love Brighton and Hove actually though and I’m there quite often. PS I live downstairs in a converted flat and it’s not been soundproofed!!!!!!!!

[@maxinebaskerville6020]

We have the same daily minimal makeup routine. Less is more now days! Loved seeing the apartments. SO vey sad that beautiful one had no elevator. Boo. The right one will come up for you though!!❤😊

[@samanthakatecreates6179]

What a great vlog, really enjoyed it. Such a shame about Dockrills, we always pop in when we’re in Brighton. Barely any original shops in our small town, just barbers and takeaway food places. Good luck with the flat hunt hunting 😊

[@AlternativeAgeing]

@@samanthakatecreates6179 seems to be happening everywhere doesn’t it x

[@cherylthepearl827]

Luv the makeup tutorial. Good luck with apartment search. Take care. ❤😊

[@karenhampton2389]

Enjoyed loved looking at those beautiful flats. Great video as always

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

I love old hardware stores. They are so charming. Yes, we have had a few family businesses close up. How disappointing about the lipstick. I am excited to go flat shopping with you. I LOVE the blue handbag. Mx

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Marilyn, I'm so happy to be taking everyone flat hunting! xx

[@franwalker9437]

Fab vlog Suzi, I look forward to seeing you all week! You will find a lovely place I’m sure ❤

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Fran xx

[@margothartwell6195]

Realy enjoyed the apartment hunting. I am one of those people (probably nosy lol) that loves looking around houses, property makeover programmes etc. The quick makeup tutorial was very helpful thank you.❤

[@yvonnecoogan8287]

Just don't look at flats without a lift. My son has a 2nd floor flat and all the carriers just buzz the intercom and say ' there is a delivery from xxx, it's on the shelf in the hall way'. I always thought if I moved to a flat it would be on the ground floor near a garden and have a small private patio. But I worked as a house manager in over age 50's apartments and the ground floor was always busy and often noisy, the top floors were quietest and had nice views. Good luck x

[@WildflowerNJ1]

Your skin is beautiful!! I need to step up my game with that.....thank you for this vlog. Have a great week x

[@catherinedoherty9676]

Thanks Suzi for showing us your Flat Hunting. I’m sure you will get what you want eventually. Love Cathy from Glasgow xxx

[@janegoodfellow1529]

So awkward when we arrive to view a property and realise before we've even been inside that it's not for us!

[@janebrady1389]

Suzi you keep looking it will come to you , I also Loved the multi floor but it doesn’t get easier 😏

[@melmurphy0103]

Love loved the duckies, how nice. Good God the wind living in the States for several years I forget what’s it’s like weather wise in the UK/Irl. Nice bathrm. Good luck house hunting ☘️. Thnks Suzi

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Mel xx

[@susandavis4821]

Morning Suzi that green and white top really suits you. Enjoyed the flat hunting with you and loved the ducks being released thank you. Enjoyed watching your make up routine but I wish you used a darkish eye shadow. Maybe smokey grey. Will look out for you in London next week as I will be shopping there one day. Take care Suex

[@julieed4609]

Morning Suzi! I enjoyed seeing the apartments and lovely as they are I agree they are not right for you at this time of your life. Love the makeup tutorial. What a difference the lipstick made. Top tip from me about lipliner is to go up from not quite the corner of your lips to the Cupid bow and slightly over line. It really does make your lips look more full. Try it. X

[@SusanKennedy-z2v]

Thankyou for showing us a bit of your life.

[@NathanXSavage]

I loved the video, as someone in their 20's I would happily take a flat with no lift, but unfortunately could never afford it in Brighton! Loved your honesty when viewing the flats, and your fashion is fabulous! Keep up the great content x

[@maureenclarke7074]

Suzi, you looked the best I've ever seen you today after doing yr makeup, fresher and at least 10 yrs younger!

[@susanweissgerber1606]

At least you managed to get a replacement for your lipstick!💄 my daughter tried to return her eye pencil which had broken before she had even used it and was refused because they didn’t know she hadn’t used it 😮 loved going on your flat hunting trip with you, one day in the very near future I know we will have to look for somewhere less remote and less scenic due to age , and having to flipping drive everywhere. x

[@zumbawithcathya]

What a fab find ! Lovely to “meet” you, so interesting to share your life in this way 👍👍👍I look forward seeing more !!

[@LavenderLife007]

I love the places in this vlog. very comfortable. no services charge or low. they need a lift.

[@yolandatubin8126]

I love love the house but understand new chapter. I’m in a similar situation about to relocate and leave a fabulous apartment with balcony and spectacular views. However it’s time to move on to next chapter. Good luck in your search hope you find the perfect pad…

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you so much Yolanda xx

[@ashleighhogan941]

Bet it looks lovely with the weather we're having right now.

[@suzieqtify]

I live further along the coast than you in Eastbourne and can’t believe the summer we are NOT having this year. There is a nice restaurant along the seafront we like but the wind so cold no one is sitting outside.

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

Suzi, Thank you so much for your awesome vlog. Looking fabulous as always. 🐞

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Carole xx

[@suzical]

❤love your starting lippy.....hugs Suzi....

[@vanessastevenson5393]

Your amazing!! love watching your vlogs - thank you!!

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Maxine! I hope so xx

[@beckycollett917]

It is such an adventure to find a new home! Love the make up - beautiful!

[@janegoodfellow1529]

How silly of lipstick lady to be so defensive! NOT the way to inspire loyalty in customers. We can all forgive a below par product but NOT such poor customer service.

[@Barneysma]

It would discourage me from buying from them again.

[@maxinebaskerville6020]

Well said! And so right too.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

I loved the last apartment,so bright and open, but it was a one bedroom and too closed to the sea which means a lot of wind all the time…..I didn’t like the others at all , you can’t change dark unless your lights are on all the time and a 4th floor walk up is crazy at this point….something will come up Susi eventually………have a good search and keep us posted , love seeing what’s available………….❤ Donna In Toronto

[@beverley1539]

Hiya Suzi, enjoyed a visit with you. Thankyou for sharing your new home hunt Oh the wee ducks loving. Take care from a very windy rainy evening in southern Ontario Canada 🐝🇨🇦

[@joanmelville8310]

The green/ white outfit looks fabulous!!

[@deanahurcombe9990]

Hi Susie love to join you flat hunting I am sure the right thing will turn up for you be patient. Love the green outfit I would love that crochet top it’s very me. The make up was fab and what was the BB cream it looked so nice. You have great skin for your age Looking forward to next week. Enjoy your week ahead whatever you do 😊😊😊

[@deborahdeane]

Hi Suzi, We have had "Pollyanna" close on the Fulham Road here in London. It was a great children's clothes shop for school uniforms as much as casual wear for kids of all ages. My mother shopped there for us as children and I bought clothes and shoes for my nieces and nephews there in the 1980's and 90's. It's now a coffee shop. Business rates are way too expensive for small individual shops on the High Street now. Love your vlog. Debbie😁

[@ritaking8827]

Suzi! You have the loveliest, and talented friends! Your life is beautiful, and you are a fabulous example of how we girls all need to put ourselves out there and live our best life! AND! Look Gorgeous doing it! Suzi you are a style icon! I enjoyed this video so much and look forward to the next! Have a lovely week! And good luck finding the perfect flat! I can’t wait! It’s so exciting!

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you so much Rita! Yes! So exciting! xx

[@francessusskind1036]

Hi Suzi. Yes it’s so sad about Dockerills. Don’t get a flat with no lift by the way -you will regret it as you get older. Try flats in Palmeira Square ,Hove (I live there) - it’s one block from the sea ,near all shops and restaurants and the buses come every 3 minutes. The gardens are well maintained and it’s shielded a bit from the wind but just a short walk to the sea. Good luck with the flat hunting!

[@goforitbeyourself.suekirk2165]

Lovely to see Hove !!

[@Bindi728]

Just reconnected to your channel as I got unsubscribed for ages! Lots to catch up! Yes your move is right for you I’m sure you will land in the right place ❤ your bravery and sense of adventure! From Byron bay 💋

[@marysmyth8288]

Dear Suzi, You are such a beautiful person inside and out. So enjoyed your chat on the wee Ducks. I love your fashion style, I am sure you will find your ideal apartment Given time . You have amazing great friends. How I always look forward to your weekly vlog. Mary Canada 🇨🇦

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Aww, thank you so much Mary, so kind! Glad you're enjoying my vlogs xx

[@donnapalaussie19]

Nice vlog Suzi 😊 shame about the stairs to the lovely apartment but I’m sure something will come along ❤

[@greyfeather7857]

You’re blessed with dark lashes and brows unlike me..if I don’t wear mascara my eyelashes disappear they’re so fair. Love your makeup it’s flattering and easy to do 💄👍🏻🫶🏻 Good luck flat hunting 🌞

[@lindadupuis1531]

Wonderful video!!

[@SueBurden-ni4ch]

Your skin looks amazing. Good luck with finding your new home.

[@arabellamagnolia3013]

Definitely a lift…and wide door ways for devices if you want to stay long term…one bedroom is fine…..the wind is crazy noisy

[@sherees3684]

I thought your outfit with the cream jacket looked great. It’s been incredibly windy here on the Isle of Man this year too (also always windy by the sea, but more so this year) Enjoying watching your flat hunting. I use tubing mascara because they always smudge on me recommend double wear Estée Lauder or Clinique lash power

[@patriciavillano4197]

Hi Suzy….love your work and always get happy and inspired watching you!! Keep up your great work…and please do share the colors used on your lippy and eye pencil….again, enjoy you tons and love that birdy tweets are a must for you too ! ❤

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Hello Patricia, thank you so much for your lovely words. The lip liner is MAC, it’s a pink but has faded off so can’t tell you the actual colour! The lipstick is also MAC pink called SNOB and eye liner is Teddy brown by MAC. The lip gloss is called Pout Gaze think its by Zoova but it was gifted and you know what my eyes are like! xx

[@dloveofgod8269]

Hello Suzi!! You are looking wonderful 👏. Aside from taking care of yourself & Dr Ahmed who knows his stuff. I see a glimmer in your eyes & happy days. I liked the crochet sweater with my fav pants. You have cooler weather and we have the heat with more upcoming thunderstorms through our holiday 4th of July. The shop manager was ridiculous knowing nothing about customer service about your lipstick. Aside from apologies & a replacement perhaps samples of something new in their line to keep you going back. Glad you're flat shopping to see what's out there & your must have and no no's. Yes definitely a lift for the just in case aside from carrying in bags etc. No birdies' sounds says a lot. Some lovely places though. Amanda looked wonderful & the well dressed gentleman artist by her . Did the mama duck get reunited with her ducklings? Wishing you a wonderful week. See you soon ❤.

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you so much, that is so kind of you and thank you for spotting my happy eyes! And super happy that you like the crochet sweater and trousers. Thanks so much for all your lovely advice. Mama duck is with 4 of her 5 chicks. The one that got lost has probably joined another flock. I’ll go and check them out soon. Big love xx

[@TheJeanie11]

Thanks Suzi. Great vlog as usual. Loved your daytime makeup. Could you do a night out make up look please. Have a great week. Happy flat/apartment hunting

[@AlternativeAgeing]

So glad you liked, thanks so much. I will do a night one when the heat dies! It’s very hot at the moment! Big love xx

[@carolevans1850]

It's like that in France trying to change something. I have had this with a Lancome lipstick over here. Had to send it back to Lancome. What rubbish.

[@joanmelville8310]

Fabulous make up tips.Thank you

[@bonniedraker1112]

Enjoying your summer video

[@paulinereakes5862]

Love that jacket x

[@eleanor543]

Its the way things are where I live in West Yorkshire. All my teenage grandchildren shop on line now plus the town I live in is being ruined by changes to roads which is affecting people accessing transport. Lots of cycle lanes being made and nonone rides bikes here. The newish shopping centre is half empty so again people don't want to go into town. Debenhams Marks & Spencer Tresspass etc gone from there so this is affecting old businesses in the town centre. It's so sad ❤

[@AlternativeAgeing]

I really hope that positive changes will be made to support businesses, it's so sad to see everything going this way.

[@ruthrice3498]

Enjoyed looking at the flats

[@ruthross7281]

Try No 7 tubing mascara, I used to end up with panda eyes too and this is the best one I’ve tried. It also comes off with just water x

[@annettescott5884]

Ooh I do love a bit of house hunting….provided it’s not me doing it! With regard to the ‘bleeding mascara’ issue, I have found that the best way to deal with this is to use the waterproof variety - it’s not fail safe, but it really helps! x

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Annette xx

[@christinecowley3120]

Hiya Suzi, great vlog! The green outfit looks good! Think it’s time to find your very own des ‘rez! I was thinking where the Amanda lives would be a nice place? Have you thought about a bungalow type place with small out door space obviously I don’t the area(s) good luck with the search, and remember the cost of getting furniture moved in too! All the very best Suzi!

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Christine, glad you agree. I love where Amanda lives but they are very small, dark buildings. I need lots of light. I also want to be Hove end of town (where so many of my friends are) which, sadly, does not have many small bungalows! Lots of lovely flats though with balconies etc. I’m more concerned about the Stamp Duty than the moving costs though! It’ll be what it’ll be! xx

[@Annie-qu9ik]

Hi from Annie, you look lovely in the clothes and makeup. It would be hard to find a suitable place at times, perhaps a place that is on the ground floor is best, no worry about stairs or lifts. it is hard to find a place that is not effected by wind making it rather windy most times especially if near the beach.

[@debbythackray2436]

Great makeup tutorial. Thanks Suzi ❤

[@lorettaweber7737]

Lovely makeup ❤

[@StarGirl-l5l]

Typical when a longstanding shop is closing everyone dashes in, I expect it’s the rent. Definitely happening in my town unless you are an estate agent or a coffee shop which my town has 70+😳 outlets to purchase a coffee and it’s only small. Nothing like an afternoon snooze. Gone back into my thermal tops and socks. I’m surprised the manager didn’t say you were to vigorous in your application😂. You should be talking up your house for future purchasers such has glorious sea views, sheltered seaside garden, easily maintained, short walk to seaside walks. You don’t want Grade 11 far to difficult to maintain and more than one bedroom so your mates can stay and defo a lift for suitcase movement but don’t buy near the lift as it’s too loud. Question is Hove better than Brighton to retire to? I lived by the sea for two years, so windy, great for drying you washing. Your skin looks radiant, your treatments are working. Loved the art. Suzi lovely vlog, yet again.

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Isn’t it too sad, and happening everywhere. Obv. The selling point is the sea views and garden! I’d actually settle for very large one bed with views as I don’t like mates staying for days! A good sofa bed is all that’s needed. But 2 beds is better and more available than 1 and much better for long term finances! Hove is much better , Brighton is revolting in the summer when it’s hot. Thanks for the compliment on my skin. Big love xx

[@mariemclaughlan5404]

Like your beige jacket Suzi

[@heathermears277]

Hi suzi I luv your outfit where did you get that cardigan from beautiful looks so cool with your trousers and jacket you look fab in white green why didn’t they give you a new lipstick and a voucher these company’s need showing up luv your energy your amazing luv the make up natural your teeth look so white do you use whiteners hope you find a flat soon suzi great vlog ❤🥰

[@AlternativeAgeing]

The green and white crochet one? I bought it at a prelude shop in Hove called Eternal. So glad you liked the outfit. They did give me a new lipstick but I have really gone off the shop for all sorts of reasons. Will go back to MAC after that experience, plus they wouldn’t let me film! Sorry Space NK you’ve lost a customer. Oh and yes I have just had my teeth cleaned professionally by the dentist, which really helped. And I bought new whitener which I haven’t started on yet. Very excited and nervous at the same time about my move. Think I’ve found the perfect purpose built block I just need the perfect flat in it! xx

[@sherrykelley741]

Love your outfit❣️❣️❣️

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you Sherry! xx

[@mariemclaughlan5404]

Hi Suzi first time watch looks good.

[@barbiec4312]

Hopefully the weather will be GORGEOUS when you have to show your house. 😂

[@eyesiepaine9099]

I love the colour of that lipstick you had to return please can you tell me the name and make of it. The colour looks so pretty on you.

[@AlternativeAgeing]

Thank you! It’s called Reef from Hourglass. Careful how you put it on! xx

[@1110karin]

Here we call the ground floor the 1st floor but I am not sure because in the NL they call the second floor the first floor. Yes no lift is a dealbreaker but you need to tell the agent your specifics, I am sure you will find something suitable.

[@shelaghward9621]

I love flat 2 …!😊

[@suzieqtify]

I wonder how many other people were pulling their faces the same as yours as you were putting your make up on 🤣🤣 I love minimal make up now I am older.