The alternative shopping centre I use if I want to jump on a 100 bus (goes past here to my place)…read moreand you know, a change is as good as a holiday sometimes. I really like a couple of the food places here - they have a good green grocer, very nice cheap variety and crafts store where you can get glass beads and cheap party stuff like napkins and wrapping and toys and all sorts of odds and sods (that's on old saying). The supermarket is not bad, there's some seating inside if you are a bit puffed out and there are a few stores where you can get a feed if you need to. One of the things you may notice around here is there are more Africans, because there just happen to be quite a few living in the Anglicare accommodation around here. As yet that doesn't seem to have made any impact on what is for sale in the stores here, but eventually maybe it will. In the meantime, this is not a bad alternative to my usual shopping centre; I do like to mix it up a bit.

Westside Findon Shopping Centre is a gorgeous little set of shops with a very friendly atmosphere…read more There is a strong sense that everyone knows everyone else, and the shop assistants always smile and greet you and are happy to chat. It gives the place a great feeling. It follows the usual routine of local shopping centres - a supermarket, a green grocer, butcher, deli, newsagency, bakery, discount store, cafes, grog shop and some women's clothing stores. This sums up the shopping centres around this area. The only difference in this one is the atmosphere, the smaller size and the age of clientele, which appears to be quite a bit older than average. Lots of little oldies come in for a coffee and a piece of cake at the cafe, and to do a little shopping. The one clothing shop here is specifically for 'mature women', so that definitely says something. There is also a large Italian community in the area, and the deli caters very much for these, and you'll hear plenty of Italian flying about if you're nearby. Ahhh I love the sound of that language. The only downside of this centre is that because of the relaxed friendly vibe of the place, we often get some feral children screaming around. But you can get those anywhere I suppose.

Most Target stores are pretty standard. It's rare to walk into a Target and be amazed at how…read moredifferent it is in comparison to another Target store. This Target store have a pretty decent selection of bras and underwear at very affordable prices, and all you ladies know how expensive it is when it comes to buying these things! That's not to say that there isn't plenty of underwear in the mens department either for you gentlemen. Target is not my go-to store when it comes to clothes. Always happy to find a bargain, and if you're just looking for a plain t-shirt, tank-top or a pair of leggings then Target is definitely the place to go. I find the clothes to be more directed at older women, therefore if you are an older women then I'm sure you will love it. The DVD selection is pretty sweet. As I've previously mentioned; I'm a movie geek. I'm constantly checking bargains at every store before I buckle down and purchase a movie. Target have some great continuos bargains when it comes to DVDs. You can always find them priced at $8.99, $12.99 and sometimes even $6.99! They also keep a great selection of black and white/classic films. Overall Target is a great store to shop at. Wether you're looking for clothes, books, movies, stationary, games or even chocolate! They pretty much have it all (and it's usually a bargain!).

Target is my go to store when I need a pressie for someone, or just feel like browsing. I like this…read moreTarget in particular because it has a fair bit of variety, and they seem to have lots of stock of each product. I find the home appliance section of this Target a bit better than some of the others, and also the books. I also like that Target nooks are usually discounted all the time, so I know that I wont do much better online.

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!

Findon Shopping centre is very easy to find, as it sits on the corner of Grange Road and Findon…read moreRoad, with easy access to its large carpark. While there's nothing particularly exciting about this shopping centre, it is great to have locally because it has all the elements you're likely to need - a choice of two supermarkets, Coles and Foodland, a greengrocer, two bakeries, a chemist, a health-food store, a butcher, a library, and several places to have coffee and a nice lunch. There are also quite a few shops, including homewares, discount wares, women's clothing and shoes, a spectacles store, a newsagent. It's neither small nor large - just the right size to cover all your needs. It's reasonably easy to get in and out of, just remember that if you're coming up Grange Road from the city, you have to turn right and the lights and then enter the carpark from Findon Road. Otherwise you have a lot of traffic and a rather difficult "No U-Turn" sign to contend with.

Findon Shopping Centre is a good option if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of some of the…read morebigger shopping centres. It's just the right size for doing your grocery shopping, where you might want to stop into the bakery, chemist, butcher, or any of the other specialty shops situated here. There are also a few cafes that do a decent coffee so you can refuel midway through your shopping. The carpark is pretty decent for the size of the centre, and is nice and easy to access.

Not here to leave a review but please aware of this creepy man; who kept glancing over at me in a…read morecreepy manner. If you see him BEWARE. He kept on turning his head to stare at me and as you can see this all took place at West Lakes shopping centre. He kept on doing it. He kept on turning his head and looking/staring at me. Please be careful of this creepy and weird man. He kept on turning his head and just looking at me SO MANY TIMES!!! I had to move seats and made my whole shopping experience a let down! I hope he dies in his sleep and his whole family die in a house fire and go to hell for eternity!!!

This place has certainly grown somewhat, though it was a while since I last wandered through these…read morehallowed halls. Anyway, it is just basically another shopping centre, though I have to admit that adding a cinema is certainly a nice touch, even though they haven't actually added an outdoor area yet, which is a bit of a shame, though I suspect that this will be coming sooner or later. Like a lot of these large shopping centres, they pretty much have all of the stock standard stores here, whether they be big or small, and of course there is also the food court, which not surprisingly is right next to the cinema. I guess the thing that I don't like about the place is that it really isn't all that accessible by public transport (or at least decent public transport.

So as you're driving back from the beach along Henley Beach Road, just before you come to Tapley's…read moreHill Road on the left - STOP!!! Otherwise you'll miss this amazing little shop that is full to the brim of the most GORGEOUS stuff!! I've driven past here a million times and have always meant to stop and have a look. Why, oh why didn't I do it sooner?? I was greeted by the fresh-faced Sarah whose enthusiasm was contagious! I was left alone to browse (love that!!) and wished I had more than 2 eyes to take in everything that the store had to offer. From stunning artworks, to Adelaide Hills-made candles, to pottery; throw rugs; THE most gorgeous cushions EVER; little knick-knacky things that you just so have to buy; swinging love-chairs; vases; table lamps and oil burners. I could go on - but that'd spoil it for you! One of the things that I loved about Design Revival is that they source as much as possible locally - and are very proud of that fact. And so they should be. Adelaide is filled to the brim with amazing talent and the more places that that can be showcased the better in my humble opinion. Anyway - even if you're not passing by - make the effort. It's SO worth it.

This is a bright, colourful, happy feeling shop, with products to match. The most noticeable…read morefeature is the wall of Crocs footwear, with every kind of Croc I've ever seen and more! A great colour array. The other main types of item here are homewares and fairy clothing for little girls. There are two separate corners for dress-ups, with wings and toys and tutus. A pity they don't come in larger sizes. The homewares are all bright and cheery, mostly things like pillows and ornaments and candles. This would be a great place for gift shopping. The back room is the most fun - the green umbrella, I love it! I can't help noticing the confusion about its address - it's listed online as both 2/131 and 135 Semaphore Road, and doesn't have an official website to confirm this. Google Maps says 2/131 Semaphore Road, so I'll go with that. Either way, it's between the bookstore and Furniture By the Sea. Worth a look!

Crocs galor!...this has got to be the largest stockist of Crocs in the whole of South Australia. A…read morekaleidoscope of colours and sizes line the wall on the right hand side as you walk in, with slat walling the envy of any shop owner. Not only footware but homeware and gifts galor too for the entire family and friends network, they will be pleased if they receive a little something under their Xmas tree or birthday or just because. It's like a one stop shop for not only Xmas gift shopping but for any occasion as there is lots to choose from and you'll walk out with something. In the back section is a bright and colourful arrangement with a huge green umbrella - hardly bad luck for this shop though - and a variety of gift ideas and home decor. To the right is a bargain table with oddments at discounted prices. I highly recommend coming in for a browse and a purchase!

This is my kind of shopping! Round She Goes offers a big bunch of cool stalls of thrifty…read moreawesomeness. Majority of the clothing and accessory items are super high quality finds. This is thrift gold! Sparkly shiny gold! Round she Goes stall holders have a lot of designer labels on their racks. But also some home made beauties. You will find everything from shoes, jewellery, handbags, hats, roller skates to vintage kimonos. After rummaging through some stock, I came across some super cool Oneteasppon shorts, some Evil Twin dresses and a pair of Mink Pink rose jeans! I only spent around $50 for all of that! Yeehaa! If you are coming to this event, be sure to get there early. You need to beat the crowds to get the good stuff. Remember, when it comes to vintage gear, there is only one of each item. But, there is definitely plenty of gear for everyone! This is also a great opportunity for lovers of fashion to sell some unwanted clothing. You can apply to be a market stallholder via the website. I am actually thinking of holding a stall next time! With only a $2 entry fee to pay for entry, you can save big bucks on designer pre-loved gear. Love this market so very much!

This is a beautifully presented and organised treasure trove of vintage and handmade goodies. I was…read moremore than happy to part with my money for some of the lovely vintage bits I found today.

Foodland is one of those supermarkets that have certain products that not all other supermarkets…read morehave. That's probably why a lot of people do certain shopping at different supermarkets. I'm a bit like that too. You can only buy this from Woolworths, but something else is at Coles and another thing is at Foodland. It makes shopping a bit of an effort, doesn't it? This Foodland is fairly large, and definitely my favourite of the franchise. The isles are big enough to walk around in comfortably, there's a wide variety of fresh produce and the deli section is pretty sweet. At the end of the day it's all about preference isn't it? Some people shop at all supermarkets for different foods, or they stick to one.

This store was formerly known as Ikeguchi Japanese Store. They have all the same stuff, but just a…read moredifferent name and owners. I really love the new name and branding, it is super cute and matches the whole Japanese theme of the store. Well, not all of the stock is Japanese, but they also stock lots of cool art, jewellery, home décor and toys. This is one of my fav places to shop for gifts for my friends and family. You will find lots of quirky unique things in this store, like fake deer heads, cool mugs, quirky books and gift cards. I actually found some super cool Star Wars plates with Darth Vader with a top hat. That was a immediate purchase. You know those moments when you are shopping and you say "omg I must have!" Check out the jewellery in this store, you will find some really lovely modern styled elegant pieces. I found it very hard to choose from so many cute options. Some pieces full silver, others have beads and acrylic shapes. The staff in this store are super friendly and so happy to help you out if you are looking for something in particular. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they have a loyalty program which gives you discounts and invites to a special VIP party a couple of times a year. How cool is that, especially for such a little store!

For what this place is, it's awesome. Like Dave says, it's a place to buy Japanese trinkets and…read moreknick knacks, cool little wooden dolls, origami stuff, purses, all sorts of stuff. I find it fascinating, there's so much stuff here that you just won't find anywhere else, short of buying it on the internet, and even then you'll probably need a good command of the Japanese language. I've bought a couple of little presents here for some friends who had just gotten back from a trip to Japan, and some of the origami things for my primary school class. Really cool little place.