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!

Lured inside by the bright pot plants and window display, we trooped into Trashville Boutique…read more What greeted us was a feast for the eyes. The place was colourful and kitschy with plenty of vintage items for sale. There were new products as well as pre-loved ones. You can tell straight away that this whole place was put together with love. The well thought out nooks and crannies had items displayed fitting their location. This is most evident as you descended the stairs. The owner was friendly and bubbly and very helpful. It wasn't long until we have selected many items to ring up at the cash register. If you fancy retro, and all things vintage, I highly recommend this little gem in Largs. Will be back next time I'm in the neighbourhood!

Rainbow Fashion is a bizarre little shop that has popped up recently near the corner of Woodville…read moreRoad and Port Road. I struggle to know what to make of it! It is a fashion store, yes, but what kind of fashion? All colours (and styles?) of the rainbow! Okay, a lousy analogy, but it's all I had to work with. Along the walls are a dozen kinds of 50s halterneck dresses in bold floral patterns, as well as some with skull patterns, and some cutesy-goth black lacy dresses. At the back of the store is a rack with mature ladies' pants, very baggy, as well as a range of horribly printed tights. For the men, there are fashionable basketball jersey's, baggy denim shorts, and those hats with the flat visor (only appropriate on a teenager riding a BMX or skateboard). Then there are some pashmina scarves, which the woman behind the counter couldn't give me a price for, and some very bling jewelry that I've only see 50 Cent wear - not anyone in real life. They also do free alterations here, though I'm not sure if that's only on stuff you've bought in the store. They don't have a phone number or a website, but they're open seven days a week. Worth a look if you like strange shops, or any of the above clothing.

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.

Cool amazing little gem situated in yet another historic Hahndorf building. A cute little cafe…read morecombined with an amazing little arts and craft store selling beautiful handmade things like fine linens and handcrafted clothing. They have on site weaving classes etc as well.

From the owner: Lifestyle shop. Ethical. Artisan. Thoughtfully sourced goods from around the world.read more

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.

The 'by appointment only' experience is sometimes the best one to have when you are getting a…read morespecial dress created for you - maybe it is a prom night thing, or a debutante ball, possibly you are about to be a bridesmaid. Whatever the occasion it is nice to have the interactive experience with the dressmaker who is going to start with you one on one and work something up according to your tastes. But of course I am not someone who has his dresses made - I just don't wear dresses. But I see the great work happening here and I have met some of the very happy young customers who are delighted to have had such a positive experience, so I am saying I think from everything I have been informed, you may be wise to get a quote at least before purchasing something off the rack for an exorbitant fee when you may be remarkably surprised at the low costs involved comparatively speaking in having your own dress constructed.

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.

These stores are one of the reasons that beach towns are so fantastic. You can shop here then wear…read moreyour loose, brightly coloured, super light cotton pants/dress/tent around the shops, looking like a true beach hippie. Okay, so they sell other, less hippie stuff, including some gorgeous summery dresses (though they're still pretty loose and floaty), along with long skirts and large summer shirts. There are quite a few dresses to appeal to younger women here, however I think the store mostly caters for older women. There is a very conservative few racks in the middle of the shop, covered in jeans and plain t-shirts. I think this is the staple product of the store, then the owner just has fun with the rest of it. It's a great store to look through, as it's filled with a whole range of contrasting stuff. And it's on the way to the ice cream shop next door.

The shop itself holds lovely clothes, the only downfall is the owner. She is a horrible person with…read moreno people skills and is very pushy. Won't leave you in peace to look around.