Nunawading home centre, located next to Brand Smart, boasts all your big name furniture stores in…read morethe one location, which is great when looking for something specific. The home centre has everything from the Good Guys, to JB, to fantastic furniture and all your other home type stores. It can get pretty busy, but it's usually pretty easy to get a park somewhere along the road.

I find Ben Sherman for ladies really hit and miss. However over the years, they have been…read moreimproving and introducing more of a womens range, classically tailored and excellent quality. On the day I visited, they had a pretty epic sale going on, 40% off already reduced prices, so if you are reading this in July 2013, RUN. If it's now August 2013 and beyond, YOU MISSED OUT. But go anyway, they have some really nice stuff.

Pretty ace. I must…read moreadmit, I haven't shopped here for a while, but over the years it has been a regular mainstay for collared shirts, casual wear and occasionally a pair of jeans. As is the case with most things, and clothes in particular, I'm fussy about aesthetics and design, so on all occasions, it usually takes me a while to find something that I like. Over the years, I have visited many times, and it usually will stock something good. As a flagship store; Ben Sherman on the whole is a good destination for your higher end needs, and also day to day dress. The good thing about it is, it stocks a range of different clothing, to suit different needs. This said, you can pick up casual and formal wear, with all the stuff in between.

Jolee Boutique stock clothes for women who like a little flair in their closet…read more In fact, the 2 ladies I know with the quirkiest wardrobes (one being my mum) both shop here regularly. Now, I'm not saying they sell gear that would be at home on Lady Gaga, but the stuff isn't your run of the mill "Mother Wear". You wont find beige. If you think your own mum could do with a wardrobe update, cleverly hint at Jolee and who knows, maybe she'll get it.

Essentially Woman is a great shop that I have only just discovered even though it has been in…read moreCroydon for eight years. I love it for the quirky accessories although the clothing is targeted at older women around their thirties to fifties. The store is packed quite tight full of clothing racks but the owner Yvonne knows where everything is and is a fabulous help. The first time I went there I got a fabulous bright orange bag. It is small and great for carrying a phone and a few coins when I go out. The best part was that it was just $20! A massive bargain considering the quality of the bag itself. Yvonne is also really great when it comes to styling and you will be amazed at how easy it is to spend an hour in here just having a chat. The atmosphere is really warm and friendly, definitely a nice place to visit.

This is the ultimate Op Shop. This store has been moved from Inkerman St and enlarged to a point…read morewhere it takes a good hour and a bit to get through your rummage of all the...stuff. There are heaps of designer clothes that go for next to nothing but a lot are priced quite high so be prepared if you get that feeling of, "I have to HAVE this", you might be digging deep into your wallet. I like how big it is and I think it's getting even bigger because last time I went there it looked like a space had been made for a furniture section. So if this does happen then it truly will be the ultimate Op Shop. The people are reasonable there as well so if you think something is over priced don't be afraid to ask and usually they'll drop a couple of dollars (good tip). I've picked up some great shoes there as well as bags, lights, kitchen ware, a coffee machine (that works), shirts, jackets and was tempted to buy a dresser but contained myself, as it was probably for the best, because sometimes you get home and realise you don't really need half the things you buy!

Its a huge store and has a wide variety of great stuff but this store was a little pricey for a…read morethrift store. But if you don't mind paying like $15 for a dress at a thrift store then its a great place for you.

Sylvia's Fashions is the kind of shop my Mum would love. It is for older women and has a large…read morevariety of styles. There are clothing sizes ranging from size 8- 24 so literally anyone can fit into something from here. As well as the variety of size they also have clothing to suit every occasion with dress, casual and formal options. The staff here are very helpful although they tend to focus their attention on one customer and anyone else will have to wait for quite a while. This can be a little annoying, particularly if you only have a quick question or if you are waiting to pay. If you're the one who is being helped though, it is pretty fantastic. The shop itself is clean and well set out. There is enough lighting and it had a fresh feel. Why only three stars? Well it isn't my kind of shop, but it would be great for people like my Mum who dress differently to me. Also I didn't get served for about ten minutes and there was another lady waiting with me who was getting quite irritated. Otherwise the store is fantastic.

You might've noticed many a Melburnian girl clomping around in strappy clogs like they're Dutch…read morefarmhands, and if you haven't yet you certainly will as the weather warms up. Gorman has a big part to play in this footwear phenomenon in this town. Other than the fact that these Gorman clogs are making girls look a bit samey, at least from the ankle down, I think Gorman gives us girls the potential to look modern, feminine, smart, fashionable, cool and comfortable with their consistently tasteful style. And Gorman is an eco-warrior too with its range of organic and sustainable garments (made from fabrics that come from sustainable farming practices using non-chemical processing), so you can look great in what you're wearing and feel good about it too. That's a winning combination.

It always surprises me that chain stores can have a completely different vibe when placed in…read moredifferent suburbs. I love Gorman clothing and can always find something new to consider on each visit (though I curse the person responsible for this season's skirts as they make my hips look ginormous). This particular outlet in Brunswick Street is one of the best I've come across. The layout of the store is good - with lots of light and big change rooms. The staff are super sweet (any sweeter and I'd have to poke them in the eye for making the rest of us look bad) and they're really helpful bringing in size changes and suggesting combinations and matching pieces. When it comes to buying Gorman in the future, this will be one of my go-to stores.

Instore is a small boutique on Acland st catering to women. I browse in this store occasionally,…read moreparticularly when looking for neat/casual outfits, business attire or casual dresses. They have some cute accessories too, but overall I think this store is a litle old for me - maybe more suitable for women in their 30's and upwards. Nice, well made clothes though.