Love the black and white colour scheme which goes hand in hand with the Parisian theme inspired…read moreshop and again it's amazing what a paint job and some decor can do. And not forgetting to mention the black chiffon chandelier...nice. The women's clothing boutique has only been open since October 2010 and has a small following, as with all new shops it takes a while to become known and established. Apart from clothes there's jewellery and handbags plus other accessories, so there's an appropriate mix. The change rooms are spacious which is great. So I hope I inspire a few of you to go and check it out. There's a good range of summer clothes and when I was here today, I looked through a long rack of 50% off clothes but alas didn't have my size. Talking about size the range goes from about an 8 to 16 and price wise is very good from approximately $15 to $80. I looked on their website which mentions every Saturday they have 'happy hour' from 10 - 11am as everything is 10% off. Now this is something very unique and I haven't seen or heard of any other clothing store doing such a promotion. Well done Ruby for some lateral thinking. Their website is nifty and also have a Facebook presence, check it out.

My Girl Lollipop opened up in Blackwood a few years ago and primarily stocks women's clothing in…read morethe "youth bracket" for 14 to 20-somethings and also stocks accessories and some cute clothing for bubs. The store stocks some of the leading brands in the youth market like Mink Pink, Cooper St, Ladakh, indyC, Mavi Jeans and Evil Twin plus a lot more. The boutique generally stocks clothes of the dressy-casual to formal wear during winter and gets some more casual wear stock in summer and has sizes from 6 to 14. My general complaint with this store is that I don't often find clothing that I like, let alone wear, but I think that just reflects my own sense of style, as for a small sized shop, the store has a great selection. The boutique has carved itself a perfect little niche in the market and has a dedicated clientele who always drop in to check on what's new in-stock and the store updates it's Facebook page almost religiously. Staff are friendly and helpful and always offer to order in clothes if you've missed a favourite piece or need another size. Their accessories are also fab, great to pick up some cute jewellery or clutches when you're passing by. My Girl Lollipop also has a great website if you're keen on some internet shopping.

It you got it, flaunt it! Air kisses to all. The Little Boutique injects a dash of colour with…read moretheir window dressing and as with most designer label items, you do unfortunately need to be a size 6 - 10 to fit into them. But oh so gorgeous and there is a small range of accessories to go with your purchase. As with all designer labels they carry a hefty price tag, out the front is a rack of discounted items incase your budget doesn't stretch to infinity. The shop is small but packed wall to wall with designer names like Anu, Lola, Suboo, Tahlula, Tigerlilly and more but also many Australian labels too. For those into designer brands this shop has got it all and you will most likely find what you want. They also have a online shop and a Facebook page in case you can't pay a visit in person to Grange. For the little girl in all of us who ever dreamt of being a model but the genes had other ideas, just immerse yourself in an indulgent browse and it'll also be so much cheaper.

I first discovered The Little Boutique on Instagram, falling in love with the cute, summery style…read moreand the very insta-ready and gorgeous staff. The clothes represent some iconic women's brands from Australia which was nice to see in my Insta-feed from LA. I watched all the posts for over a year before finally arriving back in Australia and awaiting my chance to go. I have to admit the shop was so unassuming for something I'd been looking forward to visiting for so long, I couldn't find it at first. The clothes in store just don't have the same appeal as they do on the girls on Instagram - poor merchandising. You really have to look hard to find something you like but you most likely find more than one thing. They don't have many sizes and cater to a fairly young aesthetic - but given the prices, a cashed up audience as well. I've bought a few pieces and have loved them at first but been disappointed with how they wear. Worth a look!

See, to me Bedazzled boutique is aimed at the more mature woman, but if you hop on their website…read morethey say that they are aimed at a majority of ages. I didn't even know it was a chain until just now and sure, while they have some nice clothing on the website, I can't say I've ever seen any of it in the Aldgate outlet .... It's a small shop, but it will take a while to browse through all the items because they are all so neatly crammed together. It's like a drama teachers dream, beret's and beads, green over shirts, strange bird feather vests... I wouldn't take my mum shopping in here although I just asked her what she thought and she said "there are some nice items in there" which got me a little bit worried because usually she has style, a different style anyhow. The staff are very friendly, good for a chat about the weather and to find out how much that delightful orange taffeta dress in the corner window is....

From the owner: We have had our little Boutique in the hills for 14 years and support Australian owned and made…read moreclothing. We have fashion that fits, every colour you can imagine and the perfect accessories. Our customers love our competitive prices and personalised customer service.

Azalia boutique stocks women's clothing from over 20 fashion brands. There are affordable brands…read moresuch as Mink Pink, Lioness, Runway the Label, and Paint it Red (plus heaps of other brands I've never heard of). You can easily get a dress under $100. Then if you want to be a little bit fancy, they have the likes of Asilo and Talula for $200-$300 plus. The girls that work there are AMAZING! They are friendly and helpful. They often give me suggestions if I need an outfit for an upcoming event or even if I'm just looking for something casual. I know some people prefer minimal shop assistant-customer interaction, to those people I suggest you go to David Jones. The store is very small, but is jam packed full of clothes, shoes, and accessories. Over the last few years the shop has undergone a few renovations. The newest is a new change room. It is now bright and spacious. Azalia Boutique also has a great website and social media presence. You can have a look at what they have before you head in store (or you can buy it online). The only negative thing is the limited range of sizes available. Most brands only go up to a L or a 14 now days, and the clothes at Azalia are no exception.

The name states exactly what it does and that's specialising in clothing sizes for the larger…read morewoman. Black Apple is one brand which stands out as being the main brand and the colours and styles are varied. The sizes start at 14 (which I don't consider as large personally) and go all the way up to 34! Building self esteem is another good reason this shop is around as people are not limited for choice and have to resort to just donning a massive sheet like kaftan on, which is not very flattering. For the extra fabric involved in making a piece it is not expensive compared to standard sizes and besides, there are various price tags depending on what you like and what you can afford. So if you know of someone who is struggling to find clothes to fit them and getting a little depressed, this is a good store to go to for sizes and a friendly assisted service.

I was looking for an outfit for a wedding and being a plus size choices are very limited. I did a…read moresearch on google and came across The Special Size Company. I spent the next hour or so looking thru the web site and realised that I could get a nice stylish & flattering outfit. Finally I had hope. I contacted the store spoke to Michelle who was extremely helpful and nothing was a problem. It was refreshing to have good old fashioned customer service. I received my outfit and could not be happier. I live in Melbourne & I highly recommend "The Special Size Company" no matter what state you are in or what the occassion, they will be able to help you. Thank you Michelle.

When visiting Mt Barker my partner made sure we stopped here. It's one of those stores guys are…read moregoing to stand outside of and wait for their partners to come out of. You know the ones guys... You know what I'm talking about... It's full of little figurines, jewelry, the sorts of things girls love. There's not much here for the guys except maybe a place to shop for birthdays, Christmas etc. The main draw for girls seems to be the vintage clothes which my partner spent ages flicking through. Hats are also sold that seem to accompany the clothes nicely. Well, I'm no fashion expert but they look alright to me... There you go, if you're a girl you'll love it. If you're a guy it's the ideal gift shop for your other half.

From time to time I drop into this dress shop as I do occasionally find stuff I like and is suited…read moreto my likes and budget. Fashion from Heaven has been around for ages in the same location and why move when they've built a very good reputation with the locals and others as well. All of their clothes are designer brands but the somewhat older ones lines like Geoff Blade for instance. A new label on the block which I've seen elsewhere recently also is 'I love my clothes' the word love is a heart shape. It's kinda funky as it's over sized one fits almost all type scenario but the price is close to up there for what it is, but never the less I was giving serious consideration to one piece in particular..but it wasn't to be. I purchased a kaftan style instead, it's not a bright colour - as I do have to ween myself off black and blacker - and not totally African or Indian but more of an inspiration I think...light weight with murky green and dark patterns the print hides the fact it's sheer, perfect for a camy worn underneath during the hot weather. And with Xmas coming up, I hear it'll be a touch on the warm side on Sunday. Fashion from Heaven is mainly aimed towards the more mature woman, possibly the socialite and perhaps someone with cash. But there are sales which are worth keeping an eye out for as you drive by as they don't have a website and don't advertise. This is how well they are known with their regulars who spread news word of mouth.

I've said it before, but I like to treat women's clothes shops like art museums. I don't really…read moreknow what I'm looking at, but I pretend I'm impressed with what I see. Vertice Boutique is another store that makes this extremely easy. The stuff here looks mostly fantastic, and, depending on my mood, I can rile myself up into a kind of excitement about it. I see something and convince myself I simply cannot WAIT to see how milady looks whilst I'm wearing it. It's all about playing mind games with yourself, people. But aside from the stock, one thing I love about the place is the lady who always seems to be on staff whenever I've been dragged to the store. She's funny as hell and always gives me shit for being there. She remembers my face and likes to joke around with me whenever I'm waiting for milady to try something on. She'll say things like, 'Make sure you tell her you like this one.' And whenever I walk into the store she looks at my expression and says, 'Oh, come on; it's not THAT bad.' It's the little things like this that makes the experience more... tolerable.