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!

I was surprised to see this Lula Blu, that looked like a clothing store, since I've only known it…read moreto be an accessories store (like the one at Harbour Town). So I strolled in to see what it's all about. Hmm. Odd. While there are some very nice dresses (for $90 or so) there is also some icky fashion here. Think, black and white stripe stretchy lycra genie pants. Yuck! It's seems an odd mix between fashion for younger women and fashion for older women who want to dress like younger women but in flattering clothing. Does that make any sense? If it doesn't, check out the store, and you might get it. There was nothing in here I really liked, or would spend that much money on, so sorry, my boat isn't floating here.

I loved this shop there seems to be something for everyone and the mix of ages and fashion just…read moreworks ,I love that they get in new stock every week and there VIP reward system for loyalty to the shop.Well done and a definite to check out

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'm kinda afraid to write about Hosanna op shop, as it might lure more people here. I want them all…read morefor myself! Can't I? Must I share this with you? Oh well, here we go. An absolute gold mine. Everything here is cheap with a capital 'C' and the stock is amazingly good and varied. Last winter, they had a stunning collection of faux fur jackets, absolutely fashionable and just short of a magazine shoot. The leather shoes are plentiful here and at such incredible prices. The shop layout is huge and divided with clothing, bric a brac, bevy of hats and scarves, bling accessories and so much more! For someone who thrives on handbags, I found so many collections here. Some in leather, some canvas and delightful totes. Oh, I could just stare at them for hours! It's definitely worth a trip here, as you'll find many op shops in this area. Meet neighbour Salvos who's just next door, and you'll also find another Salvos branch and Goodwill just down the road in Findon. So know that I've told you about the best op shop in town, you have my permission to visit Hosanna, as long as I'm allowed to tag along! :p

I've been finding that some of the chain stores like Salvos & even Savers are wising up to brands &…read moretrends and pricing accordingly. I went to a Salvos the other day looking for a dress up outfit and a disgusting 70's dress was priced at $59.95!! Excuse me?! Did you know you're an OP SHOP??!! I have to say I'm with Kamini here... a little loathe to share it but since I'm so nice I can't help myself! Hosanna Op Shop is one of the best op shops I have ever been to. They are still run by little old ladies who price things as op shop items should be priced. There was a plethora of brown and black school shoes (should you ever need a thousand pairs of them), great vintage items, loads of hats, scarves and bags and some very good near new clothing and homewares stuff. As well as that there's a great selection of preowned books and I have managed to pick up a few gems there :) I'm finding lately that it's better to find those little church run op shops than go to the big chains, as they tend to have the bargains as well as volunteer staff who are always friendly! You won't regret visiting this humble little shop.

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.

Bought these last year in Spring after my last ugg boots (10 years old) died. This winter, these…read morenew ugg boots from Artemis Fur Products split away from the sole (as shown) by late June. I had only been wearing them for two months - May and June! I tool them back into the Artemis Fur Products in July and the man there proceeded to blame me, asking what I had been doing to the ugg boots! I told him I had only been wearing them around the house, not out and about. He kept telling me I must have done something to them to make them split open like this. I can't believe he blamed this on me! They're designed for wearing, and for many years. Be warned, these are glued on to the sole, not stitched on to the sole! When they pull away from the sole, the owner of Artemis Fur Products blames the buyer!

After 12 years of ugg boot joy I was ready and excited to purchase my next pair considering how…read morelong my original pair had lasted me, so I went to visit Artemis once again and happily paid $175 for what I believed, and he assured me, was going to be another quality product. Well, Artemis and I couldn't have been more wrong. I'd had them less than a month and on the second wear, the front split and completely flaked off (see pictures). I was shocked, obviously the quality is not what it used to be. How disappointing. So I visited Artemis once again, with my proof of purchase and faulty ugg boots in hand, not expecting to see him so soon and politely asked for a refund. Artemis refused to give me a refund and instead blamed me solely (pardon the pun) for the damage, raising his voice at me stating that 'my puppy' had chewed them. I don't have a puppy, or a dog for that matter. He also accused me of using some sort of product on them? I didn't. He spoke over the top of me stating that no one else had ever had this problem over and over again as I tried to show him my 'brand new ugg boots' as pictured, the hand came up and he just glared at my proof of purchase obviously just wanting me to leave. In the end, he did offer to split the cost of the repair with me, I declined as I do not think this would be a fair financial transaction as Artemis is also the manufacturer. I also do not want to spend any more money on what is obviously a faulty product. I believe the product may be old and it was also stored on a top shelf right next to the window. The constant heat may have caused the rubber to harden over a year or more however I cannot prove this. I have contacted consumer rights and its going to be difficult as ugg boots are a 'clothing item' so it falls into a bit of a grey area, however I intend on following this up. I try to support small business, especially Australian made, as much as I can, but to be honest, I wish I had just gone to one of the bigger retailers. I'm still in process of trying to return these ugg boots and get my money back however this has so far Artemis has been very difficult to deal with. So, if you're thinking about spending a decent amount of money on some ugg boots in hope to ascertain a quality product, DON'T SHOP HERE. Go to a bigger retailer, they'll usually offer a warranty and if there is a problem, they most likely won't hesitate to just give you a refund or at least offer to exchange them in the hope of keeping your business.

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 do tend to get dragged to places like this when I'm out & about with my partner. She is wonderful…read morebut yeah... Be Frocked is one of those places she was drawn to. It's full of frocks and accessories... all the sort of stuff most girls will just adore. There was one problem: She didn't buy anything. Sure there was a lot of "oh, that looks beautiful" or "oh, I'd love to have that", but no actual purchase. I think the issue here is that while a lot of this stuff may look great, it's very dressy and not something you're going to want to wear or use every day. The whole store isn't like that, but a good deal of the stock is. The lady serving was very nice and the prices seemed decent. I suppose she'll get me back here when she has a party to go to...

This store sells some amazingly cheap casual dresses. There are two racks out the front with ankle…read morelength dresses for $13. That sucked me in. The rest of the store is mostly formal dresses and gowns, which are all decently priced, but nothing like as cheap as the casual clothing. The dresses range from $100-$200, and there are some really original styles in here that I haven't seen anywhere else. I love looking at evening gowns, so I had a ball going through this small yet jam-packed shop. Further to the pack is a gorgeous range of children's bridal wear. There are dresses for flower girls, pale pink and while affairs with full skirts of tulle, as well as little suits and vests for the page boys - so very cute! The $5 dollar rack at the very back has a random mixture of items - a pair of shiny blue basketball shorts? Just one pair. Very out of place. The rest of the rack holds women's tops and skirts and some shorter dresses. For $5 I was tempted by several things, even though none of it was my taste. I will keep this place in mind if ever I need another formal gown! Or need to dress up some children for a wedding...or for any reason at all.

Nina Stephanie is my most favourite North Adelaide clothing store and my wardrobe is littered with…read moreitems I've bought from there. Despite being located across the road from their fashion competitors TuYu, Nina Stephanie does a good trade and there is always customers in the store having a browse. They stock labels such as Bluejuice, Paradisco, Angel Biba and Sweetacacia and have a great range of casual and formal wear. The store is spacious and clean and everything is laid out well so it can be easily perused. There are a couple of large change rooms (I hate pokey ones) and the staff are helpful if you need any assistance. They also have a permanent sale rack where items are alternated and they are actually not all junk like most sale racks are; it is a good first port of call to look for a bargain. Most dresses are around $60-90 mark.

A delightful boutique offering the best seasonal clothing at affordable prices. Good selection,…read morecuts and styles and there is always something to pick out for that special occasion, cocktail evenings or just for a girls night out. I love coming here as it's worth checking out their sale racks and happy to report I picked up a summer dress which will go perfectly for my next beach outing. Makes for a fun shopping outing with the girls.