A delightful drive South took me to Port Noarlunga, a place I hadn't been to for some time and it…read moreleft me wondering why I hadn't been back sooner. Many quaint little speciality shops have sprung up in this quiet seaside suburb. Charli Rose is one of these and I was hooked as soon as I walked in to this elegant, Parisian style boutique complete with chandeliers, white furniture and birdcages. The clothes were romantic and ruffly, ranging from daywear to evening wear right through to Bridal. A table was set up in the middle of the shop for manicures which is an interesting add on. Then , through a door on the left the decor moves to rich and luxurious, with an interesting array of velvet dresses. They also stock a good selection of accessories, gifts and home wares. This lovely little shop is worth a trip to Port Noarlunga just in itself.

This shop did have some cheaper everyday wear out the front on racks but they specialise in formal…read morewear, including cocktails dresses and bridal wear. Not really extravagent expensive bridal gowns but still beautiful. They have a georgeous range of possible bridesmaid dresses which can be ordered in any size from size 4 to size 28 and in a huge colour range. You want to make sure you have up to 4 months clear to get your order in time so get in early. Or even if you are just looking for a really nice evening dress or have a special event to attend. They have a lot of varied stock in store so you can just buy something as you would in any other store.

I probably can't be too critical of this place considering that it is basically a regional shopping…read morecentre. On the other hand, it is somewhat larger than some of the other shopping centres that I have visited. However, it isn't particularly large, and the shops here are generally the standard shops that you find all over the place. However, having a railway station right next door certainly does help.

My local major shopping centre! Used to be really feral but has had a mssive facelift over the past…read morefew years and is really good now. Heaps more department and speciality stores and really easy to get a park anywhere around the centre. Most of the big stores have pick up area's if you make larger purchases. Has all the stores you may need as well as some really good gift shops where you can get all sorts of things. Great to browse at when you have to get a gift but have no idea what to buy. Also has a not too bad food court in the centre with a bit of every culture represented. In the holidays they do some really good activities for the kids in the hall or foyer area's of the centre. One school holidays they even had a mini ice skating rink set up and you could take your kids in for a free lesson. So check out their website before you go if you want to go when something special is on.

Canopy Home Fashion is such a welcoming and homely store to visit, the ladies working here are…read morealways keen to have a chat and help you choose from the gorgeous range of home wares, clothes, jewellery and accessories whether it's for yourself or a gift. I have received gift vouchers from here and they are presented so beautifully it is hard to open the little envelope to hand it over and make a purchase. Purchases are wrapped in pretty tissue paper if it is a gift and the staff always remember to remove the price tag for you. I love this haven so much that I often pop in just for a browse in my lunch break if I need cheering up and sometimes I treat myself to just a little something, prices range from under $10 to in the hundreds depending on the item. This is also one of the few remaining places that happily offer lay-buy too.

From the owner: We stock a beautiful range of home décor and gift items that suit a variety of tastes and age…read moregroups. We have a stunning selection of wall hangings, lamps, vases, photo frames, candle holders, books, jewellery and much more. Our customers absolutely love what we have to offer and we guarantee to delight even the most discerning shopper. Too hard to explain in words it's a store you will love to explore . We offer gift vouchers, and complimentary gift wrap to go along with the fantastic service that will keep you coming back for more. Please come in and say hi and you can experience Canopy Homefashion for yourself.

They always sell Anime figurines for their original market price. I might as well go buy it at the…read moreactual store with the box it comes in if I'm going to pay the same price for something second hand and scratched. Do your research before pricing collectables.

This place is just a massive Op Shoppers paradise! I notice online that they have them in other…read morestates but this is the first I have seen or been into and the only one in SA at this stage. I could not believe how huge it was the first time I went in there. You could spend hours browsing in this store. They have everything pre-loved from clothes, furniture, electrical, toys, games, books, curtains, towels, bedding, shoes even some special things in a locked cabinet near the checkouts. Some of the smaller items, like kitchen utensils and small toys, they have wrapped together and sell as a pack for only a few dollars. I managed to get a fantastic game for my son there that he just loves and it's so simple but i have never seen it in a shop before. He has had hours of play from it and will continue to use it for a while linger yet and it was only $4.00! No problems with returns as long as you have your receipt and it's within a timely manner since the purchase date. All the electrical items they sell have to be tagged and tested prior to sale so I haven't had any issues anyway. Even better if you have stuff to get rid of at home they have a bin at the front of the store you can deposit items into. And to take it one step further when the store is open so is the back door and you can just drive around there and they will take any donations straight out your car for you. Makes it easier than trying to shove a garbage bag of stuff in a donation bin somewhere. Plus you can take items that won't fit in one of the bins so you can get rid of anything there. Definitely a place I will visit every now and then just to see what's on offer as stock is always changing. And as they say - someone else's trash may be your treasure!

Dimitri's Sportswear is a wonderful small business that mainly specialises in clothing alterations…read morehowever is a manufacturer of school and sportswear. This business is mainly promoted from other happy customers by traditional word of mouth! The quality, Price and Service is exceptional and Dimitri and his staff provide a fantastic and happy environment for customers who seek great service! Definitely no job is too big or too small! Strongly recommend this wonderful business!