If I had kids, I'd be buying them clothes from here. The clothes are so cute and adorable! I get…read moreall motherly when I see all the little baby clothes, they make me want to have a baby as soon as possible, but we all know that's not happening any time soon. This store is quite big, probably the biggest kids clothing store in the West Lakes Shopping Mall. It's clean, it's simple, it works. I've loved Pumpkin Patch since I was a kid. Everyone loves Pumpkin Patch, it's a well loved store. It's fashionable for all the little bubs out there so their parents can dress them up and make them feel pretty and it's all very affordable.

Look I find much of the stuff at Pumpkin Patch severly overpriced…read more I don't have kids, but I've been in here a few times to look for a gift for a new baby, and my god, $40 for a jumpsuit that they will grow out of in a month? Are you insane?!? So, yes, when I do have kids, they will be wearing clothes from Best and Less, or Target.

Sumadi is a bizarre shop. It takes a while to work out what it does! It calls itself a "Vintage,…read moreRecycled and New Boutique", which translates to a second hand women's clothing store that also does some new clothing and accessories. They buy their clothing directly from people who bring in their "too good to throw away" pieces or vintage treasures, then mark it up to make a profit. As such, it's basically an expensive op-shop, though with way better quality clothing, and a range of very quirky styles. It's much bigger inside than you'd first expect, as it goes back into another space, so there's a huge range of clothing in here. It also doesn't appear to be arranged in any kind of order, so you really have to hunt through everything. It's quite a bit of fun! And you could find absolutely anything hiding in the depths.

I absolutely love this place! I love the randomness but organisation of how the owner has set it…read moreout. Tops in the front, a huge counter with all kinds of jewellery, Heaps of gorgeous dresses, and plenty of accessories. Everyone is bound to find something in this veritable aladdins cave of amazing items.

I used to be jealous of little kids clothes. Okay so I'm still a little jealous, but not as much as…read moreI used to be. These days kids clothes just aren't the same, and there aren't many stores to choose from other than your local department store. Cotton On Kids offer a wide selection of different clothing for young kids. They even have baby clothes! The baby clothes are adorable, mini leggings and bibs and so much more. It's so much fun to go looking in store and pretend that you have a baby or young kid to buy for. Or am I the only one who does that? Well this is awkward.. If you have young kids you should shop at Cotton On Kids. The store is small but still big enough, well stocked, cheap prices and great staff.

This store was formerly known as Ikeguchi Japanese Store. They have all the same stuff, but just a…read moredifferent name and owners. I really love the new name and branding, it is super cute and matches the whole Japanese theme of the store. Well, not all of the stock is Japanese, but they also stock lots of cool art, jewellery, home décor and toys. This is one of my fav places to shop for gifts for my friends and family. You will find lots of quirky unique things in this store, like fake deer heads, cool mugs, quirky books and gift cards. I actually found some super cool Star Wars plates with Darth Vader with a top hat. That was a immediate purchase. You know those moments when you are shopping and you say "omg I must have!" Check out the jewellery in this store, you will find some really lovely modern styled elegant pieces. I found it very hard to choose from so many cute options. Some pieces full silver, others have beads and acrylic shapes. The staff in this store are super friendly and so happy to help you out if you are looking for something in particular. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they have a loyalty program which gives you discounts and invites to a special VIP party a couple of times a year. How cool is that, especially for such a little store!

For what this place is, it's awesome. Like Dave says, it's a place to buy Japanese trinkets and…read moreknick knacks, cool little wooden dolls, origami stuff, purses, all sorts of stuff. I find it fascinating, there's so much stuff here that you just won't find anywhere else, short of buying it on the internet, and even then you'll probably need a good command of the Japanese language. I've bought a couple of little presents here for some friends who had just gotten back from a trip to Japan, and some of the origami things for my primary school class. Really cool little place.

Being a sports fanatic and fitness freak, I'm forever buying new outfits to wear while jogging…read morearound in different climates, areas and situations. Lorna Jane are a beautiful brand with lovely well made clothes in bright colors. They make sports bras, underwear, socks, singlets, bathers, tights, shorts, shirts and sell drink bottles, head bands, towels, bags everything fashionable sporting! The staff are lovely ladies well dressed in the brands gear and a re fit looking to make it look it's best. This store is fairly new at West Lakes and layout is good except the counter is in the middle facing one way which I find odd.

I love that an innocent bystander would think this store is your typical girly clothing store. Oh…read morehow wrong they are! Lorna Jane is your one stop shop for the best workout gear you can find. I love going for runs, doing yoga and kickboxing. If you don't have the right outfit then it's just not as fun to workout. We need motivation! Lorna Jane gives you motivation. This way you get to workout and look good while doing so. The West Lakes store is stocked with sports bras, leggings, singles, bathers and pretty much everything else you can think of that you need when working out. Everything but the shoes. You can buy socks though! The staff are also very helpful, friendly and look the part of a fitness woman. If you want a wide variety of good workout clothes then head down to Lorna Jane.

When it comes to Strandbags you either find a gem or you don't. Some items are tacky and cheap…read morewhere as others are decent and still cheap but not as tacky. I probably wouldn't end up buying bags from the store, but I have gone through quite a few purses from here. Usually all under the price of $30. I'm not very materialistic and could care less about brand names which is why I don't have any problems with Strandbags. I'd rather pay a lower price for a bag that looks similar to a brand named one instead of paying hundreds of dollars. Are you crazy? The West Lakes store is small but not too small. There's plenty of room for you to browse around and a decent variety to choose from. Considering the low prices, you'd think they wouldn't be good quality, but I've found that they've always lasted a long time. If you're looking for something cheap that will do the trick, then it's the place for you.

Everything seems to be bigger at Port Adelaide, and this shoe store is no exception…read more Located next to the big pet shop, near the big fruit and veg market, the Footwear Warehouse is well stocked with shoes of all varieties. They're nicely spaced out as well, rather than being all on top of each other. A lot of shoe stores are small with shoes piled on top of each other. If you find something you like and then decide to go back to it later you might forget where it is. Well, it happens to me anyway... I admit I can be scatterbrained. Anyway, that's never been an issue for me here. The prices aren't too bad either. I've seen cheaper shoes don't get me wrong, but I've seen a lot more expensive too. Footwear Warehouse offer decent prices, and you can't go too far wrong if you pay them a visit. Shoes are a necessity after all...

I want my man to dress in yd…read more Guys, if you want to sharpen up your wardrobe, this is the place to go. it's going to cost you, but the rewards you will reap (ladies falling into your bed every night of the week...sometimes more than one on a single night..(don't hold me to that)) are worth the cash. Imagine looking amazingly sexy in casual wear. I don't know how this store does it but they have seriously got the merchandising right, I daresay that not many Adelaidians are rocking this classy, aftershave, crisp but relaxed man look because I would have noticed. So be one of the first!! The assistants are always more than happy to fit clothes or offer ensemble options. Adelaide could be a more beautiful place if all the guys shopped here.

I don't know about you ladies but if I met a man who dressed in the kind of clothes that yd sells,…read moreI'd have a pretty hard time resisting. Yd is what I call a mens clothing store. Yd has such a classy set up and everything feels quite fancy. They stock a wide range of dress shirts, casual shirts, jeans, suits and shoes. This particular store has a lovely selection of staff members who are more helpful then you'd think. I've gone to yd to buy clothes for guys and the staff know exactly how to figure out their size and what would suit them best and they've never steered me wrong yet. If you're a guy I'd check it out. If you're a girl buying for a guy then I'd check it out.

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.

Katies is a decent sized store filled with plenty of stock. Although I don't regularly shop at…read moreKaties I still notice that they get new stock very often and are always updating their shelves. Katies is very affordable, and perfect for older women. I'm not saying that younger women can't shop there, but it generally targets the older demographic (okay not 'old' I'm just talking anywhere from your thirties and up). The staff are friendly, the store is fully stocked and you always get a nice cool breeze when you walk in. I know that's a weird thing to comment on, but I don't like walking into a hot stuffy store. You might like it, but it's not for me. Especially if you have to try on clothes!