Ruby & Min is a pop-in store. A pop-in store should not be confused with a pop-up store since the…read morelatter is not around for long and was therefore never designed to earn customer loyalty. This, women's boutique however, might. In fact, probably does. You - or as is my habit, I - pop in at moment's notice before or after coffee and brunch at Woollahra (this is very convenient since the store is ((again)) very conveniently located on Queen St in between all the cafes and general brunch spots) and see what's around. There's JuicyBear clothing (not juicy, but comfy tops and tees) of which I have one from here, and other designer-y stuff from Theresa Rawsthorne and Gary Bigeni among a few others. There's also undergarments (not much and designer-kind again), jewelry and heels. A women's dream, yes, but you won't always find something at Ruby&Min. Which is why you need to intermittently pop-in. Another reason to do so is because bargains exist here. There are two changing rooms at the back (with mirrors!) and the ladies working here are genuinely really nice and genuinely really helpful.

I always stop by Ruby & Min when I am shopping in the eastern suburbs. Their range of clothes is…read morealways unique, stylish and at a price point that you are confident in your purchase, and in your new item! Kate, the owner is also really lovely to chat to while browsing. I love this boutique in Queen Street.

I'm normally a trouser girl and Collette Dinnigan is mostly a dress maker so we have always gotten…read moreoff on the wrong foot. And I never cared to correct things. But now that my wedding is coming up I was ready to offer my hand -or at the very least my purse - so they could turn me into spinderella. No, no, no, not into the third member of Salt & Pepa, I meant CINDERELLA. So, on advice from the store's lovely store assistant, I made an appointment to view all the wedding gowns on offer at a day and time of my choosing inside their Woollahra store and could I please tell them who I would be bringing along? My mother, fow sho! (actually I didn't say it like that, have to keep up appearances, you know). A very nice Brazillian girl named Geovana directed me into a room in the back of the store consisting of many dresses, a full-length mirror, and a dressing room and I was quickly put to work trying on dresses in order to make the 1/2 hour time that you're allocated (l found out not long after that I would be able to outstay my welcome since no pesky potential bride had been booked immediately after me). It was then one pouffy dress after another until I found The One. NB if you find a dress you like make sure you have enough dough to leave a deposit.

My credit card hates Incu. This damn store gets me every time. No matter how much I promise I'm…read morenever going to set foot in there again, I always manage to find a way to "just be in the neighbourhood" or end up clicking 'add to cart' on their website. Lately I've been stocking up on cute and quirky Karen Walker rings - delicate silver bands with skulls and lovehearts. Incu came to be in 2002 and has a strong philosophy of supporting emerging designers and interesting collaborations. (Incu = incubate, geddit?) They stock brands like Cheap Monday, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Antipodium, so both girls and guys cam emerge lookin' dapper.

For great clothing, the go-to place for most locals in Sydney is Incu. A store considered as one of…read morethe best boutiques in Sydney, it prides itself in bringing the best clothes that most stores don't carry. The clothes range from simple t-shirts to beautiful dresses from over 30 brands to choose from. Aside from delivering top quality clothes from Topshop and the like, the stores are creatively decorated and make shopping really fun! Visiting Incu will ensure that you have a fun time shopping for clothes and let you in on today and possibly tomorrow's hottest trends. Be sure to head upstairs to visit Marc Jacobs! Highly recommended!

Leona Edmiston is a landmark name in Australian fashion. Her pieces regularly feature on the red…read morecarpet and are the subject of the fashion elite's adoration due to their sleek, vibrant and versatile nature. But how can we mere mortals access these garments? Well, Leona has thought of that. In this shop, and in its sister store in Balmain, the unsold items from past collections are on offer at greatly reduced prices. You might worry that that means they're slightly outdated pieces but one of the advantages of Leona Edmiston's pieces are that they are brilliantly timeless. I found that she is particularly good at designing bold printed wrap dresses which would be both wearable as a show-stopping daytime number or as an elegant evening dress. The shop is nicely laid out too with a boutique-y table set in the centre under a chandelier and embroidered chairs by the changing rooms. Shopping here makes you feel pretty special!

Secret underground pop-up designer fashion laboratory alert!…read more (That would make a great Japanese cartoon title.) So you know Westfield Pitt St Mall ain't your average Westfield, right? That's it's designed and planned and decorated to within an inch of its life and is chock full of hella cool shops and eateries and all the things that get your little urban commando hearts beating faster then your average hipster. Well head down the escalators, ya big ol' fashionista, because there's another surprise for ya: on the below-ground level and there you'll find a concept store called 100 Squared that gets a whole bunch of amazing, emerging local fashion designers and collects them all in one place for your shopping pleasure. It's like the king of all pop-ups, curated for style and quality. And the best bit? It's a place for the new generation of fashion talent, all these great up-and-comers, to show off their mad sick skillz. Love it.

I had the opportunity to get invited to a Yelp hosted party here, and came out of interested…read more 100 Squared is definitely a breath of fresh air for Westfield, which is a shopping mecca for all the common brands (Zara, Gucci, Gap, etc). Instead of focusing on brand names, this is basically a marketplace/bazaar for independent designers who want another channel to showcase their products. I'm not a fashion designer myself, but I'm also a designer - just from a more digital perspective. I can relate to the "not work for the man" part so I like this place a lot because it gives another outlet for independents or small businesses to hustle their wares. So 5 stars for this place because it supports small business / independents. Anyway, there are clothes (women's fashion), and jewelry. But beware that the clothing sizes are more designed for "hipster" sizes. (i.e. if you're beyond say a size 10 or Medium - result of having a vegan or soy milk diet, then theres probably nothing for you here other than jewelry). But then again, theres even less for guys unless you're into cross-dressing at hipster sizes. PS - 300th Review!!!

'Scanlan' as many know it, has been a leading Australia fashion label for almost 20 years yet they…read morestill manage modernity and relevance. There are a few boutiques in Australia but the Paddington store gets a special mention because it is such a cool space - a converted Post Office. It is exactly that sort of unique creativity that you'll find in a Scanlan designed piece. The clothing is laid back luxe - beautiful material, crafted fit, effortless style. The accessories labels available in store like Christian Louboutin compliment the style of Scanlan perfectly. I recently looked far and wide for the perfect black blazer and found it at Scanlan. It set me back $650 (sort of what you would expect to pay here) but the investment is worth it for such a classic piece. The fit is impeccable. The beautiful thing about Scanlan is that it is authentic. This is a truly unique Australian label that does its own thing rather than copy international trends.

This place is a total gem. Lots of quality vintage/ designer items at a reasonable price point.read more

From the owner: The Sleeveless Society specialises in designer and on trend vintage clothing, accessories,…read morejewellery and homewares sourced around the world and locally in Australia.