Ever wonder what 'TSL' in Bonds TSL stands for? Despite the fact that I buy all my bonds…read morenecessities here, I've never known what it meant. Today however, I felt the need to. And as it is, 'TSL' stands for Tiepermann Stores Limited - a privately owned Australian company that sells Australian iconic brands. Arhh... mystery solved thanks to the well-informed staff at the Prahran store. I absolutely love Bonds TSL mainly because I can get the full range of Bonds here - from hoodies to jumper to yoga pants and the more intimate pieces, this store is a must-visit for all Bonds-addicts. It also carries a good range of the men's Bonds but more importantly, you can get discounts and specials on various items at different times of the year. Bonds TSL also carries a selection of great bedding - from sheets to doonas and pillows plus a selection of bathroom gear to kit your home with. I also love the bargain pyjama sets and selection of Bonds minis for kiddies.

TSL is a great place to go for those clothes that you "need" such as good socks, undies and…read morepajamas. With lots of cheap Bonds clothes as well as good quality bedroom and bathroom products, I always go there when I'm running low on these essential items. TSL is also good (mothers) for when you need to buy socks and underwear for your teenage son, as all the products are simple and cool where it's the "never-fail" option. Take my word for it!

Friends of Couture is definitely a friend of mine. In fact, this is one of my favourite places to…read moreshop. From great quality cardigans that won't lose their shape, to quirky dresses to fashion-forward tops and bottoms with the cutest prints. This is one store that doesn't shy away from prints. In fact, Friends of Couture seems to thrive on prints. If you're serious about dots, stripes, hearts, bows, checks, horses, owls, bears, moose, deer and cats, you'll love the stuff here. If you hate these prints - go elsewhere! Serious, monochromatic-addicts will hate it here. I love the quirky patterns, vintage inspired buys and spin-offs on classic prints that this shop does so well. Plus, it carries a good selection of handbags and accessories to complete your outfit with. Always make sure to check the back racks for sale products. Very often you'll find that perfect dress, scarf or cardi just waiting to be brought home by you.

We were traveling and my friend outgrew the small suitcase she bought. We stopped here and I ended…read moreup buying a beautiful dress and shirt. They have a really nice selection of items that is well taken care of. There was a suitcase there but my friend didn't end up getting the one they had as it was as small as the one she brought. The ladies that work there were friendly and helpful.

Just behind Toorak Village is a little secret those hoity toity women like to keep hushed…read more The Toorak Op shop is a narrow little store brimming with labels where the stock reflects the location. Dresses, suits, shirts, shoes are all neatly arranged making browsing convenient, no real hunting here. The store is too small to even consider less than perfect garments and they have a consistently high turnover of stock. Think 80's Country Road, Feathers, Basque, Perri Cutten, Anthea Crawford, Regatta, costume jewellery, hats, party heels, etc. The staff all know their labels and price accordingly, the prices are still a bargain for the quality of stock but be prepared to pay between $20-$50 for a mens suit/evening dress. There are still some cheap fun things to be found, books, cds and records for $1

Poppin' tags! This is awesome! This good-sized thrift shop…read moreis well-organized, clean and the wares are clearly marked. They sort the clothing by gender and type of clothing, with regular ongoing sales on certain items. The prices were quite fair for the selection and quality of stuff they have. The shop is located along the iconic Chapel Street, where there's lots of weird vintage shops and eclectic clothing shops, so I figured this would be a good place to scope out some weird clothes. Storehouse didn't disappoint! They had ugly Christmas sweaters on display, and all kinds of old stuff. They not only sell clothes, but have plates, dishes, cups, bowls, and some cookware. They've got a good selection of old books at cheap prices, so if you leave the book on the train, it's not a big deal. The staff was on the ball, running the register and answering questions.

From the owner: Op shopping... but not as you know it! Designer labels, Seasonal trends, Quirky costumes... you…read morename it, we've got it. Snap up a bargain whilst supporting the incredible work of our rehab clinic.

Pran Central on the corner of Chapel Street and Commercial Road is a central shopping district,…read morehoused in one of Prahran's older style two storey buildings. Having trendy clothing stores up one end and a food court down the other there is pretty much everything you need for a good day out. Downstairs you will find the likes of Sportsgirl, Wittner The Body Shop, over the far end near the exit to Coles is a small food court with a good range if different cuisines, anything from Asian, Indian or even Bakers Delight. There is public seating in the middle of the centre so you can sit down, relax and enjoy a bite to eat mid shop. Upstairs there is a Medicare clinic, Vodaphone outlet and a few other local services. Pran Central is convenient for a variety of services weather it be lunch, coffee or a window shop.

My local go to for services such as Medicare.. There's a doctors surgery upstairs, a few fashion…read moreshops (sportsgirl, sussan, wittner, French connection) and other local services. Melbourne Pathology opening upstairs soon too. There's a cafe & food court, nice and clean... Lots of cute little local oldies gather here, it's their cool place to hang out! x

Aldi we owe you so much, bringing true competition to grocery shopping, clean stores friendly staff…read moreand a great range of products, your own products are on par with brand name items your white and red wines are good quaffing wines for a single sip over dinner! Overall you offer choice and whilst I still go to the big two for some items I can't compromise on I still prefer your store hands down.

Lock up the credit cards! You're going to want just about everything in this store to make your…read morebathroom smell better, your kitchen look pretty, your bedroom feel cosy and your loungeroom more achingly hip. From the rafters adorned with leather bunting down to the floors that hold baskets overflowing with nic-nacs and gorgeous items you simply can't live without, The Shelley Panton Store is an absolute delight to explore. I love the tables filled with colour co-ordinated items, the book selection (food, design and travel genres all well represented), hand-made ceramics and the items dangling from the roof (THAT bunting, light fixtures and even feather dusters!). There's complimentary gift wrapping too, which is perfect if you're in the market for a special gift. They'll offer a variety of papers and twines to match your purchase and the vast gift card selection makes this a one-stop-shop for all your gift giving needs.

Quick! Hide your credit card when you come here! It has an amazing array of home wares and art for…read moreevery single room of the house, and every occasion you can think of. This is my idea of heaven. Seriously. OK, I admit it. Sometimes it feels like us Southsiders are a little hard done by with a lot of cool crafty places north of the river. Shelley Panton helps to fix this with an eclectic range of products - whether you're looking to buy for yourself or for a gift, you're bound to find something here that tickles your fancy. The shop is beautifully decked out - visualise baskets of good overflowing with cute little pieces, colour coordinated products lovingly laid out on tables and also friendly service. Leading into Christmas and special occasions, they will have late night trading (complete with glasses of prosecco and a cheese platter - for real) and special dinners for events such as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Best of all? Shelley who own the place also has her own pottery for sale (visualise gorgeous plates and kitchen goods) and Jess the resident rescue dog is a beautiful black lab that often wanders around for a little bit of customer love. OK, I admit it. I want to work here. I want to be surrounded by beautiful things, play with Jess all day and lovingly wrap presents and adorn them with ribbons

One thing that I really love about Melbourne is that you do not need to be in the CBD to get a…read moretaste of bustling nightlife. In virtually every suburb, you have a miniature "CBD" - busy, loads of shop, and architecturally beautiful. Acland Street in St Kilda. Bridge Road in Richmond. High Street in Northcote. But out of all the iconic busy streets that Melbourne has to offer, I do have to say that Chapel Street is high up the list for me. No matter what time of day or night it is, there will always be somewhere to eat, somewhere to party, and something to do. There's nothing better than a walk along Chapel Street with no real idea of where you're going but a faith that you'll stumble upon a place you end up really enjoying. Visiting Melbourne? Put this spot on your list for sure. Seriously - check out Chapel Street's very own website to see upcoming events as well as nightlife favourites. A must-go.

Since the renovations the place rules, best green grocer in Melbourne now. Abby is wrong.read more

Have been going here for a long time and they keep expanding…read more It Started out with a single shop bought out the next shop twice. It has a big range and is a viable alternative to the nearby Woolworths supermarket for most things plus flowers. The quality of some produce has gone down tho since the last extension and the price gone up. The potatoes and pumpkin used to be excellent and several other items used to be excellent but are now no better than Woolworths supermarket. One or two items tho remain better. The cliental is varied but the people sometimes hold the queue up while they decide to do more shopping. the queues can get very long. Don't be in a hurry if you go there. Some fellow purchases are a bit impatient too and will nudge there way with the flowers or trolleys etc while your being served. I have started to go to the Prahran market instead of late and am tending to move away from toscano's altogether for the above reasons.

The obvious and at times blatant way Woolworths uses psychology on their customers to trick them…read moreinto spending more money, see in the photos a heap of "low price" stickers which only repeat the original price listed on the products. when I questioned staff they spoke to their manager at 12:09pm who stated the prices are going to go up in the future so they are low prices. This a sneaky tactic to get customers to spend more money. #alwayschecktheoriginalprice

Home of the Mexican Street Corn! This Wooley's is…read morewonderful! It's big, clean and chock full o' heaps of Aussie provisions like vegemite and marmite. They sell ready-to-make packs of Mexican Street Corn here, where it's two ears of corn, with packets of mayo, Parmesan cheese, chipotle sauce, and ground pepper, all ready to toss on the barbie! Amazing. I live in Texas, and we don't even have those things, to the best of my knowledge. I'm in awe of the Aussie cookin' ingenuity! There was only self-checkout when I went here. There isn't even an area where a clerk could help you if you needed it. The meats section seemed clean, and full of various cuts, but I couldn't find any kangaroo meat here when I went. They offered a handful of pre-made selections of sandwiches and salads for takeaway, which was nice! This seems to be the largest supermarket in the area. It takes up the whole bottom floor of a giant building that's vacant above it.