Located in posh Norwood, expect to fork out more mullah when you shop at this Vinnies branch…read more Bearing an almost boutique look, the clothes are magnificently beautiful and often in pristine condition. Yes, they are preloved but seeing the demographic of customer donations come from high income family backgrounds, most of the clothing and items here are in excellent condition. Faux fur ( still not a fan of fur!) coats are aplenty here and you will find stunning pant suits, which almost reminded me of Krystal Carrington of Dynasty fame. For those who appreciate vintage accessories and bric a brac, they have some beautiful pieces here. I managed to scoop a winter boots for $10, it looked almost as new and I couldn't be more happier with it. There is also a gorgeous kids dress up section, with fairy wings, batman costumes and a clown suit, just to name a few. If you are a collector, I would recommend this place to you, if not, do drop in for a little bit of window shopping fun.

This place used to be the bees knees, with vintage and pristine pre-loved pieces from well known…read morelabels as well as a quality trinket or two. I pretty much walked out with a tweet-worthy bargain every time I went in. What happened? Everyone discovered the place, that's what happened. When the sales staff started to get young and cute, I knew it was doomed. They'd find that size 6 velvet blazer before me. They'd have dibs on the choicest vintage pieces. The competition is definitely tougher. The range remains more upmarket than other Vinnies, and there are still fashionable finds to be uncovered, so it's definitely worth a visit. The whole back area is devoted to dress ups and costumes - which is a great use of the more outrageous retro clothing that comes through and kids pieces. Don't get me wrong, I still come in for a rummage, and as my local op shop I donate my old stuff too, but it isn't what it used to be *sigh*.

Cleverdicks. Clevername. Cleverpeople…read more Cleverdicks on The Parade at Norwood sneaked in under my radar. I actually went there recently looking for a lingerie shop only to find them gone and Cleverdicks in their place. At this point I could make a reference to the fact that panties have been replaced by Cleverdicks - but I'm not that crass. If you need to buy a cool gift for someone or you're looking for that perfect piece for your own home then Cleverdicks have more than likely got what you're looking for. These guys stock a great range of Alessi products - beautiful things designed to be admired. They also have Riedel glassware, the divine range of Glasshouse candles, outrageously classy Skagen watches for men and women and the quirkiest range of pressies and gifts you could get your hands on. Go to Cleverdicks for a shop or a browse. Its a great place and is sure to make you leave with a smile on your face. Everyone likes a Cleverdick!

Selling luxury home wares and adornments to people in Norwood is like shooting fish in a barrel…read more (Which I've never actually done, but I assume it's pretty easy, right?) The gentrification of Norwood has lead to an influx of these kinds of shops: nothing essential or useful is sold here - it's all about pure decoration. Form over function. Which I don't have an issue with per se, if only it weren't so bland and repetitive. I could confuse at least 4 shops on the Parade quite easily, because they all seem to sell exactly the same thing. Bright, handmade jewellery. Jewellery stands shaped like trees. I even saw an honest to God snow globe in here. I did see one cute squirrel lamp that looked like it was from 'Have You Met Miss Jones' - an Aussie ceramics designer who I really like, and because I happen to be pretty obsessed with squirrels. But in all it's not really my cup of tea.

If you're a vintage loving kind of gal, and you're going to be heading down the isle sometime soon,…read morethen you should definitely come in and check out The Vintage Bride. The owner of this store, Kara Fantasia, has won the title of SA Bridal Make-up artist of the year 5 times from the Australian Bridal Industry Academy. This store is filled with accessories, headpieces, jewellery, pre-loved and vintage dresses all from the 50s, 60s and 70s. There's some pretty funky stuff in here, and we know that what's in fashion goes around in circles, so who knows when some of these dresses are going to become popular again - so get ahead! If you're unsure, make sure you take a look at the website and see some of the things they have available.

Hey people.... I am very excited to share my experience of my iphone screen repair at GR phones…read morelocated in sefton plaza. The best thing about them is their customer service as in the way they explains the things. I had my iphone 8 plus screen broken and had to travel overseas on the very next day. It was a horrible feeling having a broken phone. I just found out their store and went there straightaway and got it fixed in less than 30 mins of time which was truly amazing. They have added one loyal customer into their list. Highly recommend. For any kinds of repairs whether they are samsung , iphones , tablets, ipads and laptops as well, just straightway go there without any second thought. Thanks GR phones for such a lovely service and for providing me best quality screen with 90 days of warranty. Cheers guys.. keep rocking!!

My all time favorite Phone Repair shop in Adelaide. They not only fix your iPhone in 30 mins only…read morebut they will provide you excellent phone safety solutions. Best Phone and iPad repair store in Adelaide. Also, GR Phones has great range of phone cases and accessories. Highly recommended.

If you are looking for something mass produced or something you could get at Cheap as Chips then…read morelook elsewhere. However if you wish to support local and regional artists and don't mind paying fair prices for unique, handmade items then this is the place for you. Purple Cockatoo is conveniently located in the Coles' shopping center on The Parade in Norwood. It has wonderful natural light that adequately portrays the beauty of the jewelry, sculptures, and woven textiles found within. I happened upon this this little gem while wandering through the shops this morning and was so taken with some pf the pieces I returned later with wallet in hand! On both occasions the owner, Ivana, was present and I was cheerfully greeted though she was quite busy answering inquiries and assisting others in the shop. After a very brief wait she was happy to educate me about the various artists featured. It is obvious she is passionate about art and loves what she does! I cannot say enough about the delightful store and it's equally engaging owner. Pop in and see what catches your eye, you won't be disappointed.

I like Cockatoos and the thought of a Purple one just tickles me good and proper, but once again I…read morewas sad and disillusioned by the name of a store. Why isn't this place named "Over priced jewellery and arty stuff"....no confusion there! So, as you have probably guessed Purple Cockatoo sells a lot of 'pretty' things which seem to be targeted at the female side off the cliental base. I must admit that many of the designs are not quite up my ally, but my idea of 'pretty' is a freshly popped Corona with a wedge of lime half out the top! They did have a metal sculpture of what looked like a mouse which was pretty cool, but it was a couple of grand......pricey mouse!