A large mix of clothing styles which is aimed toward the mature woman but having said that it does…read moreactually have fashionable and wearable clothing for the younger set also. The staff are friendly and helpful plus the prices are reasonable with no big name designer brands. Highgate Vogue Fashion is located in the trendy suburb of Highgate within a village shopping setting. The traffic out front races by all these wonderful shops containing so many treasures but I was lucky enough to stumble upon this one and will be back soon.

This boutique is one of my all time favorite shops in Adelaide. Yes it is pricey, but there are…read moresome brands in here that I love, Custo Barcelona being one of them. The name of this multi-level shop originates from its history being a Chinese import shop in its heyday. It now stocks trendy clothing for men & women as well as accessories. Club goers rejoice! Be sure to bring your credit card! Style does not come cheap.

23/12/2011 If there's one thing that turns on a…read moresophisticated Aussie gentleman like me is a hot girl, with a hot body, in a sexy hot dress. Miss Gladys Sym Choon provided that for me. A sexy girl in a sexy dress is a certainty to be spotted at least once in a visit to Rundle Mall, Adelaide. Come here on any given weekday and you'll believe me. It's only a matter of time before you suddenly turn your head towards that girl's direction...I remember an American businessman friend of mine that told me, "When I visited Australia for the first time, and I saw how beautiful Aussie women were, I knew it was highly likely that I could get into trouble. And I'm married." This isn't an understatement. I've fallen victim to the lure of Aussie women several times before. I especially loved the music that was playing. It's hard not to like a store when they have a playlist of a Sade song, followed by 'World Tour' by 'A Tribe Called Quest'. Frilly at the top, and skimpy and tight around the waist and legs. The prices are higher than usual, and you can get far classier dresses for a lower price. Miss Gladys Sym Choon still deserves a lot of credit for its designs from the Malaysian designer. Although designs can be simple and of one bright colour (my top two colours from this store are bright red or metallic black), there are other items on offer, and you've gotta appreciate that they've allocated a generous section for menswear too. Though not the best on prices, Miss Gladys Sym Choon do dresses very, very well. It was funny, because once I asked the shop assistant for a sexy dress, he was on fire and picked out five different colours without any hesitation! The other girls downstairs saw what was happening and they laughed when I said, "She's tryin', I'm buyin!'" LOL For those of us blokes who randomly suddenly get a testosterone hit while shopping, Miss Gladys Sym Choon will cause your jaws to drop. Thank you so much. The best way to end my day. I left there thinking, "Damn girl, you looked sexy in those tight dresses. Sexy, sexy, sexy." This store, like the Sade song, "gave me a kiss of life."

Melbourne label Gorman have recently set up shop in Adelaide, and it's a perfect down to earth…read morealternative to complement the flashier side of label-loving Rundle Street. Artisan, colourful and more exotic than my own wardrobe, while Gorman isn't my exact cup of tea and I haven't bought a lot in the store - it does have the occasional piece I adore (those leopard pony skin boots from last season!) and is definitely worth a visit. The vibe is homespun eclectica: wood, earthy trinkets with pops of bright colours. Lots of African prints and quality fabrics, sweeping rather than body conscious cuts. It's grown up, intelligent quirk: the Frankie girls eat this stuff up. As well as the main line they offer and organics range and a friggen sweet selection of shoes. It's a lovely, spacious store that invites you in - an atmosphere strengthened by the friendly and helpful (though not intrusive) sales staff. Gorman is also committed to sustainable fashion and production processes, which makes them a winner in my book.

I come to Gorman to look, not touch, and certainly not to buy. Unless I win the lottery, now…read morewouldn't that be nice. I genuinely like their clothing, but I wouldn't necessarily wear all of it, it's a little too haute-couture meets Ken Done for me. I still admire all the fabulously made and organic clothing available to people. Exclusivity sucks, unless you're the one who can afford to be exclusive. I seriously would save up for half a year in order to buy a pair of shoes here, buy 10 pairs and then be known as the girl who lives in a dumpster with amazing shoes. Their shoes are simply beautiful, and I recommend checking them out for hot dates, parties, comfy leather work platforms or wedges. Beware: once in, you may find yourself with a serious case of new lottery dream items.

This Lorna Jane isn't specifically an outlet, however it is quite different from usual Lorna Jane…read moreshops - it's less girly, and has a different range of clothing. There isn't so much underwear as in usual stores, and a lot more of the last season's stock on special, so it essentially functions as an outlet store. There are some great deals to be had on running shorts and other specific apparel, like some triathlon gear. You can get 10% all the time if you're a Harbour Town VIP (which is free to sign up for, you'll probably just have to put up with some advertising for it). The shop assistants in here are very fun, helpful and energetic. They give the store a good vibe and are great to chat to. This is definitely one of my favourite Lorna Janes.

This Lorna Jane store definitely doesn't feel as girly as the others, just like Jo said. I actually…read morequite like that about this store. I'm not a very 'girly' girl so to speak and some of the other Lorna Jane stores make me want to keep on walking by. There's quite a wide range of stock up for grabs at decent prices, especially the stock from last season. The service has always been top notch, the staff really fit the part of working at a sports store. As far as sport stores go Lorna Jane is one of the best, and this store at Harbour Town is no different. It's worth visiting, at least for the bargains.

Tucked away behind the business of Rundle Street, Midwest Trader is a real hidden gem. Since its…read moreestablishment in 1992 by owners Jad and Kate, the store has become a specialist in alternative and vintage fashion. With regular imports directly from the USA and UK, Midwest Trader has a lot on offer - ranging from classic varsity jackets and rockabilly styles to punk t-shirts and alternative accessories. Their large range of imported hair pomades is an added bonus to complete that blast-from-the-past look. The friendly staff and quirky décor will make your shopping experience an absolute delight, setting it apart from the clinical manner of other designer stores. You're guaranteed not to leave empty-handed!

Old americana is the best way to describe this popular alternative store. Stocking men's and…read morewomen's clothing and accessories, Midwest Trader is the go to store for exclusive grunge, scene, metal, rockabilly and pinup styled clothing. Stock is mostly imported from America and the UK, with popular brands such as Wheels & Dollbaby, Dickies, Black Market, Vans, Macbeth and so on. Be prepared to have the dollars out and ready because this stuff is not cheap. I remember looking at a basic Wheels & Dollbaby cardigan once and seeing three digits, I think I freaked out and left the store. This place is great for a look around, with lots of pinup wear to entice the girls, and band t-shirts, caps and varsity jackets for the boys. The workers are helpful and friendly, and usually covered in amazing tattoos.

Azalia is a bit of a sneaky bandit: it has the appearance of a pricey boutique store but is…read moreactually really cheap! I was pleasantly surprised to find beautiful vintage dresses for forty bucks, Mink Pink shorts for twenty five, and some fantastic statement jewellery that was also well priced. When I picked up a long pair of shorts with blue paw prints all over them, I knew they were hipster pants and I had no business wearing them. But I had to try them on anyway. The lovely proprietor insisted very kindly that no, I was not too old to pull off these crazy bloomer shorts. I didn't end up buying them because I imagined the expression on my boyfriend's face if he saw them and I just don't think his heart could take it. I will definitely return to Azalia, the manager was lovely to talk to and has a passion for affordable vintage fashion, as well as a real love of Queen Street, the 'almost secret but not for much longer' up and coming area of Adelaide.

I've been following Azalia for a while now on their Facebook group and was absolutely thrilled to…read morefnally step into their boutique during my Croydon tour with a dear friend. I fell in love with their accessories and as Lana mentioned the gold cuffs was stunningly beautiful! Heaps of them plus gorgeous vintage inspired accessories. Azalia's accessories has been known to grace the catwalk of Fashion Week, and apear in many lifestyle magazines like in SA Style. Keep your eyes peeled on this boutique, expect more delightful finds here at your next shopping outing. Azalia sits on my favourite list!

The Authentic Factory Outlet at Harbour Town is a pretty big store, with plenty of stock to choose…read morefrom. They sell a variety of brands such as Airwalk, Saucony, Munchkin and of course Converse being the biggest one. One of the things I love about The Authentic Factory Outlet is that the stock is not limited to one genre. They sell a variety of footwear for both men, women and children along with clothing and acessories. I love buying converse shoes from here as they're always on sale and it's probably the best bargain you'll get in Adelaide (correct me if I'm wrong), but I know I haven't seen them cheaper anywhere else.

As a Norwood local (in between jaunts across the high seas - yes I'm a sea captain*), The Parade is…read moremy "high street" and I'm super fond of it. What's not to love? It has a million** Italian cafes where you can get your authentic coffee/ canolli combo happening, a bunch of little local businesses with hearts of gold, movies, a smattering of chain stores, as well as places to get food and other essentials quick smart. As for being "fancy", as the Parade is sometimes called, I don't know know what's so fancy about it. Sure, there's no "I just got up and look this hipstery" vibe to it, but nowhere in Adelaide really does, does it? And yes, you will see lots of cashed up 4WD driving mums, but hey, you'll also see dirt bag freelancers drinking coffee and reading Moby Dick and eating breakfast at 3pm and hanging out talking about Parks and Recreation***. It's got it all! *I'm not really a sea captain......yet **there aren't quite a million.....yet ***yes, this is me and my friends.

So soothing. I really like coming here on a bad day, even if all the girls are dressed in boutique…read moreclothing and I always feel frumpy. It's shady, you can shop for whatever you like from clothing to books to homewares... or you can sit down at one of the many cafe/restaurants along the strip and feast your afternoon away. Apparently the Foodland here is the most reasonably priced one in SA, although this is Norwood we're talking about so it's debateable. Not only that, there is a Hoyts Cinema complex, so much easier than Marion, more cosy, and from what I understand, If you park in the underneath parking for your movie, you can get you ticket stamped and it's free, yay!