I don't know what I would do without this shop.... The shop I secretly call "The Everything Store"…read morebecause, well, they have everything. Here is a little list of the items I have purchased at Glebe Discounts (and for next to nothing, at that!) 1) Measuring cups 2) Travel sized flashlight 3) Fruit printed plastic serving tray 4) Eco friendly lightbulb 5) Cans of Pepsi Max ($1 each) 6) Electrical tape 7) Cloth laundry basket 8) Plastic laundry basket (when the cloth one ripped) 9) Party hats 10) "Happy Birthday Dad" card written in Chinese to give to my Canadian friend Rob 11) Fake floral arrangement (because every house needs some style) 12) Hand soap 13) A hammer 14) A sweet little Spongebob backpack It you ever need anything and you're not sure where to get it, hit up the Everything Store.... I would be willing to bet money they have it there.

Hmm... how would I describe Glebe Discounts? I wouldn't exactly call it a dollar store, though…read moreeverything inside is rather cheap. It's definitely not a supermarket. Nor a hardware store. Whatever you wanna call it, Glebe Discounts carries numerous items that you would typically find in the aforementioned stores. It is overflowing with pointless nick-nacks and doo-dads, but somewhere inside this mess, you'll be able to find some really nifty and useful items for a very low price. In the past, I've bought random things like light bulbs, laundry hampers, Kleenex boxes, and home cleaning products. I never really come here when I'm searching for something in particular. I always drop by and sift through the eclectic inventory to see if I find something I never even know I needed. Glebe Discounts is that kind of store. Don't expect it to be organized or even remotely navigable. Still, you should be able to find some pretty sweet deals.

Things for the man!…read more This is what we need. When a girl has dragged her man out shopping with her, and all he wants to do is go home and watch football or drink, but he's forced to be here, the very least the store can do is name itself: "Blokes. Things for the man." To assist with the de-feminization of clothes shopping. The store itself has a host of manly things to be enjoyed by manly men in the unavoidable unmanly event of shopping. Clothes, shoe, accessories, a soccerball popcorn maker, Borats mankini, this store is ful of useful and fun things to liven up the experience. It's fun, quirky stores like this that bring shopping back into the realm of possibility for men. Good job. I just wish it wasn't opposite "Hair on Darling". Or maybe that's a good thing. Girls to one side, boys on the good. Its good for cootie health too.

Like any other Home living store Adairs has all you need for the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen even…read morelounge! I love to walk in the store and see whats on special and i'm always on the lookout for a bargain! Located in most shopping centres and at the newly revamped DFO.

A small shop selling Nordic products amongst other, and brands for home, fashion, decor, jewelry…read moreand so on. They have many lovely brands from around the Nordic countries like ittala, marimekko, g and so on. Staff are super friendly and helpful and prices are ok. Their line up is nice and I could spend a lot of money here ;-)

A quality home wares and gift store that has definitely stood the test of time here in Balmain. It…read moreis a joy to browse through and look at all of the amazing little trinkets this establishment has to offer. Although a little small; this establishment is doing a great job in making use of the space it has available. Has its place in Balmain, and would equally be suited to Darlinghurst, Paddington, Newtown or Glebe. Maybe a bit too much attitude for nearby Rozelle. S = stimulating and serene T = timely and terrific E = energetic; maybe a little bit too much heavy energy which could drive a few people away. It is intense. M = magical and fairly memorable.

Sometimes we just need a place that sells all the basics. Plutos does its best to be that place…read more A tiny body wear store tucked away on Hall Street, specialises in bras, underwear and all other undergarments. None of the fancy stuff, mainly Bonds. So pretty plain but comfortable things. It's a great concept for a store but a larger variety wouldn't hurt. Since it's so small everything is rather compacted and stuffy so not much room for browsing without bumping into someone else. Even though it has a good selection of basics, I'd rather get my Bonds undies and singlet's from a store like Target where there is a much larger variety, often specials and discounts and they don't get pissed off at you if you need a plastic bag to carry all your new purchases. Yep, once the guy at the counter in Pluto's told me I hated the environment because I needed a plastic bag to carry my new bras. Perhaps I should have worn them as hats and strolled along the street home.

Charming little shop with local comfy and cute lingerie brands. Staff is extremely nice and helpful!read more

There are many vintage clothing stores around Sydney, however many of them would be more…read moreappropriately categorised as overpriced junk shops. I am blown away sometimes by how some of these shops stay in business as they are not selling good clothes and what they are selling could be picked up at any St Vin's or Salvo's shop for a fraction of the price. Reuze Vintage in Paddington does not fit into this category but is rather offering quality vintage stock. A relatively new shop, Reuze is more geared towards women and with much lacy garments and formal clothing for both men and women, it is not a shop, which particularly appeals to my sense of style, but none the less their clothes are high in quality and providing a fashion style many people will love.

I stumbled upon this place last week and fell in love. With everything. The owner has done a…read morewonderful job of collating a killer wardrobe full of clothes, jewellery, shoes, hats, bags and collectables. Girls who like vintage clothes will be in heaven - there's actually so much to go through that I had to take a time out and go back another day. While some dresses are around the $100 mark (some worth it, others only racking up the dollars because they're old), there's also a great range for $25, which is a steal considering all the love and effort that went into making clothes back in the day. Yes, you could probably spend your weekends trawling op shops to find similar items at a fraction of the price, but here all the hard work has been done for you and it's definitely worth supporting a local shop owner taking a brave leap.

Go Variety Store is a fun place to pass some time. It houses lots of useful day-to-day items. I…read moreusually pop in when I need some office supplies but don't feel like driving to Office Work on Parramatta Rd. Their prices are slightly more expensive, and the range of stationary supplies is severely limited, but you're paying for the convenience of not having to travel far (if you live in Concord, anyway). The shop is cluttered and feels a little stuffy, but that's what I love about it. The woman who owns the place is also a highlight of shopping at Go Variety. She is always friendly, helpful and quick with a joke. She always has a funny story to tell, or weird piece of information to impart. With all the stock-standard variety store merchandise, Go Variety is a great place to pick up a few bits and pieces for the home or office.

Like many clothing stores in Manly, Attik is not a chain, but a little one-off. Unlike many of…read morethese boutique-y type places, shopping at Attik will not cost you a month's rent. The shop is filled with funky and reasonably priced threads - I'm personally a big fan of most of their dresses. Beware though - a lot that I've tried on haven't fitted as well as a size 8 normally does on me, or look a bit different to what I'd expect. Definitely try before you buy! I'm not the only fan on the Northern Beaches, that's for sure - Attik is always heaving with women looking for a cute dress for lunch on Saturday, a funky tee for a festival or that perfect pair of denim shorts. The service is smiley and friendly, but not overly attentive. The store itself is packed with clothes from an impressive range of brands, with a range often coming in a heap of different colours - I love that! Don't fancy it in pink? Go yellow! The quality isn't fantastic, but for less than $60 for a dress and less than $40 for a top, it's not exactly shocking. If you're after an outfit for a particular event - I'm talking one-off occasions here - then Attik is a great choice for you.