I'm a sucker for a natural fibre. Call me crazy, but woman was not meant to live in polyester…read more Ever. Ravir specialise in clothing made from natural fibres, from hemp to bamboo and with some modal (made somehow from beechwood) thrown in. Brands like Vigorella and Mesop get a look in too, while not always natural fibres, they're as comfortable and forgiving and layer up well. There's not a lot of clothing stores I'd go to with my younger sister and my mum and we'd all find something we like. Service is great, and while many of these brands aren't cheap, they often have sales, and hey, you pay for quality. I'm off to slip in to my modal pants and a baggy Vigorella number on top. Will glide through the day as comfy as if I'm curled up with a hot water bottle and an Agatha Christie on the couch.

There's not nearly enough gorgeous boutiques named after Ancient Roman Orators…read more Sigh. My favorite boutique ever. I have expensive taste, and not the budget to match it. But with frequent sales and very often a sale rack, I've bought the odd drop dead stunning designer concoction here. There's a red dressing-table like long couch for your shopping companions to sit upon while giving the requisite thumbs-up or -down response as you parade something you never want to take off. Staff are fantastic, one went to a great deal of trouble once to try and source me a replacement for a red winter coat after an accident with City Rail, rain, no signage and floor paint. Don't ask. They stock Lazybones (great cotton vintage inspired Australian designs) although the staffer the other day tells me they're getting harder to source, Katherine and Odd Molly. Amongst others. A few groovy shoes and handbags too. Desperately want an Odd Molly piece with not-really-making-sense writing all over it and Scandinavian embroidery. Sigh, one day.

This location's gone through a few incarnations in recent years, I hope this one's here to stay…read more Was met by a lovely smile as I went in and browsed through the range of well-designed, terribly wearable clothes from labels like Vigorella and Mesop. A lot of the clothes were lovely cotton, and all of the type where you want to look stylish but feel like you're wearing your pj's all day. All good. Constrictive fashion's for the very young who don't yet know better. There's a bunch of cute jewellery too, some handbags and accessories. Prices aren't as expensive as I've seen some places sell these brands at, and service was great. Comfort's the new black, I say.

I can't find enough nice things to say about this shop. I was met by a genuinely helpful and…read morefriendly staffer, who helped me out with some items that were truly lovely. I am particularly happy with the two items I bought, both at more than reasonable prices, and would definitely shop there again!

Tiny, but full of bursting bright colour. Currently, they've got a display of vibrant parasols in…read morethe window and hanging from the ceiling. Maharani sells women's clothing, mostly with an eco bent and often by Australian designers. Have my eye on this fab grey pinstripe skirt reminiscent of a bustle at the moment. Lots of jewellery too, some of the tribal kind (love it), as well as a smattering of accessories and gifts. A friend bought a great brown leather messenger bag (Billy Goat designs) from here, and I rarely see them apart. They have that great leather smell as well, so, on second thoughts, not the best place to bring a vegan. I haven't had much luck trying on the super-uncomfortable felt clog shoe things. Eek. But their range of clothing is great and not super pricey, the staff nice. It's obviously aimed at a slightly younger market (ie: under 50) than some of the other boutiques in Leura. Bustle skirt or fab chartreuse green stripy one?

I hate shoes. Blessed with feet designed for sitting and not actually anything ambulatory, finding…read moreshoes that fit is a nightmare. I wandered up the stairs with a friend here to lend shoe shopping moral support. The ceiling slopes in, and you do feel like you're in an attic. Displays of (mostly expensive) shoes, handbags, scarves, hosiery etc. I barely even looked as a sale table boasting $350 'sale' shoes was a little out of my budget. My friend, bless her, picked up a shoe, found it a bargain, and asked to try it on. Nice staffer found the other for her, and she put it on, it fit, purchase finalised. No-one noticed me going blue in the face having a jealous fit in the corner, gobsmacked that anyone can just buy shoes like that. I'm off to try on 65 pairs, none of which fit. Again.

I LOVE shoes in the attic. True - they aren't cheap - but YEARS later, anything I buy there still…read morelooks terrific. And they DON'T stock shoes made in China - shoes that would not past tests for either longevity or stylishness. I love the bargain shelf - you wind up buying shoes that you don't need, but how can you resist - and years later, you are glad you didn't.

We stumbled into this paradise while wandering the shops in Katoomba. We will visit time and time…read moreagain, when we return for Holiday. Most of our shopping was in the men's wear, but they had a marvelous selection for both men and women. The collection of unique dress shirts made us most happy. We bought three John Lennon dress shirts. One was a gift for my grandson and the other two were for my partner. Everyone loved the quality and the fun details. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful during my two visits. Stop in and find yourself some quality clothing or accessories. You are worth it!