Nina Stephanie is my most favourite North Adelaide clothing store and my wardrobe is littered with…read moreitems I've bought from there. Despite being located across the road from their fashion competitors TuYu, Nina Stephanie does a good trade and there is always customers in the store having a browse. They stock labels such as Bluejuice, Paradisco, Angel Biba and Sweetacacia and have a great range of casual and formal wear. The store is spacious and clean and everything is laid out well so it can be easily perused. There are a couple of large change rooms (I hate pokey ones) and the staff are helpful if you need any assistance. They also have a permanent sale rack where items are alternated and they are actually not all junk like most sale racks are; it is a good first port of call to look for a bargain. Most dresses are around $60-90 mark.

A delightful boutique offering the best seasonal clothing at affordable prices. Good selection,…read morecuts and styles and there is always something to pick out for that special occasion, cocktail evenings or just for a girls night out. I love coming here as it's worth checking out their sale racks and happy to report I picked up a summer dress which will go perfectly for my next beach outing. Makes for a fun shopping outing with the girls.

This store is an explosion of disposable fashion. It is so full of clothing there's little room for…read morepeople. It's clothing style is mostly casual and party dresses, with a few more formal dresses. It's pretty much all dresses, with some tops and skirts being devoured by the masses of cheap dresses. CHEAP. So very cheap. I think it is aimed at a younger market of girls - teenage - who buy something, wear it once, then come out to buy something new. It's actually a feasible thing to do when each dress costs $10. There's some good stuff hiding in here though. Some of the styles are quite original, if you like patterns and lots of colour (which I conveniently do!) You'll have to be patient though - it takes effort to haul your way through the tightly packed racks, especially if you want something above a size ten (again, my suspicions about all the teenagers they're marketing at who are mostly a size 6.)

NK Fashions is a hit and miss store. You might be lucky to walk into the store and find a dress…read morethat you like and find it in your size and walk out happy. It's happened to me twice. A beautiful black dress for only $30. I couldn't ask for much more. Unfortunately it's not always like that. The store is incredibly small. More than one person in the store and it gets crowded! No joke, it's insane! It's also really hard to look for clothing items. Everything is on a couple of racks and really close together. You have to search through everything until you can find something. Considering how small the store is it's very well stocked. It's just too much of a hassle to shop there. They also only tend to keep sizes 6-8. If you're lucky you will find a bigger size, but it's pretty rare.

Definitely stop off here for winter supplies! So many fluffy socks and dressing gowns and hoodies…read moreand fluffy PJ pants - this really is the perfect place to come and prepare for hibernation. (Plus it's right next to Cheap as Chips so you can stock up on junk food and tinned soup too) You will also find some regular "going out in public" kinds of clothes here too. All of it tends to be on the cheaper end of the scale and there are plenty of wardrobe basics such as leggings, track pants, plain socks and T-shirts. But you can also find some really cool stuff that you just wouldn't see anywhere else. As the name suggests, this is not high fashion, and the store reflects that. The venue is underground and very little has been done in the way of decorating. It is not a place for the claustrophobic shopper. However, prices are cheap, there is a lot to choose from and the owners have never judged me for buying 16 pairs of bed socks at once.

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.

This jam-packed little store in North Adelaide is well-described by its title, 'Designer Recycle…read moreBoutique'. The collection of second-hand dresses, shoes and women's fashion is mostly second-hand designer brands, and a few other brands masquerading as designer. There is a lot of eighties high-fashion moments in here - showy, outrageous prints and puffs. This kinda makes sense in North Adelaide - an old money sorta suburb. Prices are not super cheap but not unreasonable - good sales make it affordable. Yesterday when I stopped by there was a 50% off sale on and a big sale rack out the front. This store is great fun if you - like me - love the stunningly hideous in fashion. Leopard prints, puffed sleeves, pink zebra sweaters and eighties party frocks in lurid shades.

The 80's logo says it all really... this store is full of unselfconsciously rad and un-ironic…read morepieces. It's the kind of place Shoreditch hipsters would go nuts for: vintage that borders on bad taste, but in the best possible way. Eighties power suits, shoulder pads, bedazzled jumpers, weird 90s prints, Pretty-in-pink party dresses. It's a small shop, but it's organised by size and style so you can navigate the jam-packed racks with ease. The older lady behind the counter is always helpful as well. Prices aren't majorly bargainous, but they often have 50% off everything sales to clear out the old and make space for the new. While I'm generally more of a minimalist, you can find the occasional interesting piece or accessory in here. Definitely worth a look.

I bought several items from this store. The jeans are amazing, great fit, wash and wear well. A…read morestunning denim dress that is my go to dress. A beautiful colourful dress that I wore throughout summer and every single time I was complimented. The service is wonderful and the staff are friendly and helpful and never pushy.

I'm not entirely sure why there's two identical stores named Lula Tu and Lula Blu on this street. I…read morewent into one store, passed an art gallery, and then walked into another store with the same teal blue Lula sign eerily similar to the one I was just in: it was like Groundhog day. Anyhoo Lula Tu is a bit of a mixed bag, with dresses that seemed designed for the more mature woman and some really nice stuff for the twenties. It's quite reasonably priced and I found some cool work skirts and a dreamy black dress I had to try on even though it was a bit over my budget. I was oohing and ahhing over this dress in the change rooms, when I looked up and noticed the store camera was directly over the change rooms, so I got dressed quick smart. I'm sure I was being paranoid and the camera wasn't actually recording me change... but still, why right over the change area? It creeped me out! Come on now Lula, you big perve!

Get thee to a changing room! The three slightly bored looking shop assistants here were very…read morefriendly and helpful and asked me nice questions about the homewares I'd purchased that day. I'm glad the previous reviewers listed the brands already because I'm brand name challenged. The changing area up the back is on a lovely elevated platform with gorgeous down lighting and mirrors, and the shop itself is kitted in white and gold with luxe chandeliers. I so so wanted to try some things on and I found cutie cute shorts in the $40 rack, but alas I had no dosh and had to exit post haste. But I shall return! (Pumps fist in air).

I live and breathe Tu Yu. Correction. When I have worked enough shifts in a week, I live and…read morebreathe Tu Yu. I have found almost all my birthday dresses (18 and onwards) here. My favourite brands here include Ladakh, Cameo, Tigerlily, and the rare Living Doll. Walking into Tu Yu North Adelaide, it somehow feels more sparkly than Rundle Street's, probably because it is more spacious, the layouts are better and is it just me, because I feel like the mannequins are always dressed better at this store. They always manage to draw me into the illusion that I would look exactly like them if I were to buy that $200 dress. Not all things at Tu Yu are out of budget though. I've found bargains here too, at least compared to the median price here I'd call them bargains. This store is perfect if you're looking to raid chic, trendy, A-list styles for your wardrobe.

The original NK Fashion before the one in Arndale shopping centre opened up! The owner of the store…read moreis really nice and the prices of the dresses were extremely cheap. These dresses would probably be double the price in boutique stores but they are similar - if not identical - designs!! I would say that the dresses are actually very difficult to sort through since the layout of the store is pretty hectic. There's just too many dresses to look at, so too many designs may be found on the same rack. As long as you have the patience and time, you will be able to find both casual and going out dresses in this store. They also sell faux brands purses and handbags, along with some male clothing. Sometimes the owner has discounts that aren't advertised well in and out of the store, so just ask or talk to him, and he should be able to give you a friendly detailed answer.

When you talk about Hanson road a few images spring to mind, chemists that stock illegal diet…read morepills, delis that have sad looking produce amongst dirty shelves and of course some colorful characters, womenfolk amongst them. And where do they get their spandex glitzy dresses and strappless gowns at affordable prices for working women? Here is your answer. Before I digress I for one love spending money on odd and rare clothes finds, and having the stature and silhouette of a small gnome it's great finding places that have clothing suitable for little people. So as far as product go you get great and weird boutique finds at a fraction of the price. But here's the catch... 1. Don't leave valuables in the car 2. Don't wear nice clothes as there's a fair amount of dust in this place as crowds grab their garments, all while accompanied by a soft touch of body odour in the air. 3. Don't have OCD almost all the racks are at random which makes you appreciate a great find even more so 4. Don't expect a small wait on the change room as often it's populated by half a gymnastics team in search of synchronized sparkly things or half a class of girls wagging school looking for some blue light disco duds. Patience is a virtue. 5. Keep an eye out for fake tan stains on white clothing, I always come across a few. Give it a go it really is an experience without the pretentious price tag.

I'm kinda afraid to write about Hosanna op shop, as it might lure more people here. I want them all…read morefor myself! Can't I? Must I share this with you? Oh well, here we go. An absolute gold mine. Everything here is cheap with a capital 'C' and the stock is amazingly good and varied. Last winter, they had a stunning collection of faux fur jackets, absolutely fashionable and just short of a magazine shoot. The leather shoes are plentiful here and at such incredible prices. The shop layout is huge and divided with clothing, bric a brac, bevy of hats and scarves, bling accessories and so much more! For someone who thrives on handbags, I found so many collections here. Some in leather, some canvas and delightful totes. Oh, I could just stare at them for hours! It's definitely worth a trip here, as you'll find many op shops in this area. Meet neighbour Salvos who's just next door, and you'll also find another Salvos branch and Goodwill just down the road in Findon. So know that I've told you about the best op shop in town, you have my permission to visit Hosanna, as long as I'm allowed to tag along! :p

I've been finding that some of the chain stores like Salvos & even Savers are wising up to brands &…read moretrends and pricing accordingly. I went to a Salvos the other day looking for a dress up outfit and a disgusting 70's dress was priced at $59.95!! Excuse me?! Did you know you're an OP SHOP??!! I have to say I'm with Kamini here... a little loathe to share it but since I'm so nice I can't help myself! Hosanna Op Shop is one of the best op shops I have ever been to. They are still run by little old ladies who price things as op shop items should be priced. There was a plethora of brown and black school shoes (should you ever need a thousand pairs of them), great vintage items, loads of hats, scarves and bags and some very good near new clothing and homewares stuff. As well as that there's a great selection of preowned books and I have managed to pick up a few gems there :) I'm finding lately that it's better to find those little church run op shops than go to the big chains, as they tend to have the bargains as well as volunteer staff who are always friendly! You won't regret visiting this humble little shop.

The only way I found this nugget is via A frame signage on Prospect Rd indicating EVC is down this…read moreway. It's a vintage collectors dream and the shop comes completely decked out along with the friendly shop owner, who appears to have travelled in a time warp to be there. Great service with a smile and ready to assist through the racks and racks of clothes. So much stock ranging from clothing to handbags, jewellery, shoes, hats and the vintage periods roughly dating back to the 1940's.

This place is the genuine article when it comes to classy vintage…read more We're not talking rummage for a bargain pieces here, or musty-smelling piles. It's high on the swank factor and I love every minute of it! It's hidden off the beaten track but once you know it's there it's well worth a trip. A carefully curated selection of fashion pieces and accessories awaits, much of it looking like it's been directly transported from the set of Mad Men. Prices reflect the quality and style of the vintage pieces - for clothing this gorgeous and unique, well worth every cent!