What a perfect place to put a shop that sells swimwear…read more We were heading down Jetty Road to hit the beach, and I'd forgot to bring bathers. And the last time I'd swam in my underwear ended... badly. And we passed Seaside Swimwear so we ducked inside to quickly buy me some trunks. But they didn't have any. Well, not that we could spot anyway. There was only women's gear. This includes handbags and hats and things (which are all very, VERY important), but no trunks in sight. Apparently the place is still upgrading, though, so I'll check back in a few weeks and see what's happening.

I went to Glenelg looking for chlorine resistant bathers and found this amazing store with the…read morebiggest range I have ever seen! Not only did they have an amazing range but the service was fantastic! I felt really comfortable in this store. There is no mens swimwear so I was able to browse all of the stock at my leisure. I have recommend this store to all my friends and will be going back. Thanks guys!

This is a bizarre little shop filled with a lot of completely random Australiana gear, along with…read moresome very useful beach-goer equipment. The name of the shop caught my attention, and I presumed it would be a poxy range of tourist items - and it certainly has plenty of these. However, if I was a tourist unprepared for an Australian summer, I would be quite happy to find a place like this. They sell thongs, hats, sunscreen, boardshorts and plenty of daggy t-shirts to keep the sun off. They also sell sunscreening moisturiser, tea tree soap and eucalyptus oil. Their range of hats is one of the best around the area. There are, of course, boomerangs and prints of aboriginal art for sale. They sell kids clothing saying cute things (as they always do) and plenty of fridge magnets and stuffed koalas. However, there is plenty in here that you might not expect, and it really is a very useful store.

Ummm, apparently there are a lot of people who LOVE Glenelg?! At least enough to warrant a store…read morechocka block full of random branded souveniers and clothing! I would have thought there would have to be a constant plethora of Asian and Pommie tourists around for sales to keep the store proffitable, but apparently we Adelaidians like to remember our last trip down the road! Anywho, for those of you out there who are deeply in Love with our most popular beach destination, this is most definately to shop to grab something that will share your love with the world! Shirts, aprons, shorts and for the man who enjoys the odd beer....wait for it.....stubby holders! Go Nuts!

I've said it before, but I like to treat women's clothes shops like art museums. I don't really…read moreknow what I'm looking at, but I pretend I'm impressed with what I see. Vertice Boutique is another store that makes this extremely easy. The stuff here looks mostly fantastic, and, depending on my mood, I can rile myself up into a kind of excitement about it. I see something and convince myself I simply cannot WAIT to see how milady looks whilst I'm wearing it. It's all about playing mind games with yourself, people. But aside from the stock, one thing I love about the place is the lady who always seems to be on staff whenever I've been dragged to the store. She's funny as hell and always gives me shit for being there. She remembers my face and likes to joke around with me whenever I'm waiting for milady to try something on. She'll say things like, 'Make sure you tell her you like this one.' And whenever I walk into the store she looks at my expression and says, 'Oh, come on; it's not THAT bad.' It's the little things like this that makes the experience more... tolerable.

For me Montaigo is kind of like the go to place when I have that special occasion and just cannot…read morefind a dress anywhere. It is at this point of dressless attire and stress that a lightening bolt moment hits, and reminds me that there is one more aesthetically pleasing dress shop to possibly save me. Suddenly, hope remains. Located in the Marina Pier at Glenelg, this shop is often forgotten about until you casually happen to pass it by. There really are some nice collections here at Montaigo. Their windows are impeccable and devine, often displaying full length red carpet gowns. Totally worth heading to if you are attempting on dressing to impress. So before you give up hope and are so desperate that you are about to fly to Melbourne for a dress, don't forget about Montaigo.

I'm not sure many people know about Montaigo. Although I have never bought anything from here, I'd…read moreknow where to come to find a nice dress, unique piece of jewellery, or cute bikini. The clothing is girly and feminine. The price tags are what you'd expect for the quality and designs they offer. The staff are friendly. The location is beautiful (at the beginning of the Marina), so if you've just been out to lunch with the girls or you're shopping down Jetty Road I'd definitely suggest popping in here also.

Nadia's House of Serendipity has been in Glenelg for a long time and you can't help but notice…read moreNadia, who is extremely tall and has the most gorgeous bright reddy,purple hair. She has run a great store for many years and, in more recent times has relocated round the corner to where it is now. Looking at the shop now, I don't know how she ever fitted in to the smaller store before. The shop screams 70's psychedelic in logo and layout and there is a colourful array of racks of clothing both inside the store and out. You can find vintage clothing, designer clothing and just about everything in between. The change rooms are bright and airy and Nadia or her other assistants are always ready to help out. You can always find something unique here at a good price. As well as clothes, they have a large selection of shoes, bags, belts and jewellery. The only thing about the new store is that it is a little harder to find, being tucked away around the back of Cheap as Chips.

So I'm trying to review this place from a dude's perspective. And that's a little hard to do, since…read morethere's not a lot a guy might want to do here. But I thought of a way a guy might want to enter a store like this. Christmas. I've already bought a Christmas present for milady, but I've a got a little extra money coming in so I thought I might try for something extra. Normally, I stay away from clothes. I never remember sizes, and girls tend to like to try a thing on before they buy it. And I can't say I blame them for this. But I brought in a picture of milady, and showed it to the staff, and they gave me some handy tips as to what might suit her. I ended up buying a thirty dollar dress. I can't tell you whether the advice was accurate or not, as Christmas isn't 'til tomorrow, but here's the best part: I've already nailed the present. This is just a bonus, so if I've made a terrible choice, I'm still in the clear. Regardless, I'd like to thank the staff for their help with the unorthodox request.

For those of you who don't speak French, or can't work it out anyway, the name of the shop means "A…read moretouch of Paris" It is certainly ornatedly decked out with a "French flair", chandeliers and glitz. This unique accessory store opened up in Glenelg this year. The owner is beautifully dressed and gracious in her approach and certainly passionate about her stock. On visiting the store recently , she spent a lot of time and patience showing me her diverse selection of watches. It is good to find a shop that offers something different in an era of mass produced products. So, if you are looking for something different for yourself or a gift and have quite a few dollars to spend this could be for you.

Mum and I were down Jetty Road a few weeks ago. Mum was in desperate need of a new bag, so…read morenaturally we headed into this beautiful bag store. It was full of all sorts of bags and all different colours. The shop assistant was extremely helpful. Mum described what kind of bag she would like and the type she didn't want. The lady showed mum several options and was patient with mum's indecisiveness. Touche de Paris also sells other accessories such as jewellery, watches, wallets and sunglasses. I'm not sure if I'd recommend this store to my friends (because it seems a bit mature for our age group), but I would recommend it to anyone with a taste for Paris, luxury and a big budget!

Some years ago I bought a bag among many other items from this shop. I also had purchased a number…read moreof times from their other outlet at Eastwood as well as theit Harbour Town one which is now called something else. I am very careful with my things. I take good care of them. The handbag cost $35 10 years ago which wasn't the cheapest for what it was. A cheaply made accessory. After a couple of times of me using it, literally, the seams became undone and the lining became loose, no longer attached to the outer vinyl fabric. Threads were hanging and it looked awful. I brought the handbag less than a week later to the store with receipt of purchase bur the proprietor or manager, she was one of the two, refused to give me a refund. This kind of thing should not have happened to a product so soon after purchase. It has never happened to me before or since! The proprietor said that she couldn't be sure I didn't overload the bag with personal belongings! I only kept my purse, phone, keys, couple of tissues and sometimes a lipstick in it. The woman said she could sew and repair the bag herself if I left it with her for some days. I found her attitude unacceptable given how new the item was. Although I was a regular customer I stopped going to all their shops after this experience. Their "knitwear" and scarves smelled like petroleum too. Not recommended. Of course I don't know if new owners are there now. The lady who refused me a refund wore glasses.

Do not be fooled by the outside racks of cheap looking clothing outside this shop; it is still…read moreworth a look around for the odd gem in the midst of this assortment. There are a lot of garments in this shop that I couldn't imagine anyone looking good in but then there is the occasional item that looks incredible and is still cheap. One of my favourite summer dresses is from here and everyone comments on it (in a good way). This is a shop where it is worth fighting through the squashy racks. Near the counter there is always a display of inexpensive shoes, purses and other accessories. It is also, strange but true, good for cheap sports socks, go figure! So if you are looking for something interesting and don't have much to spend this could be the place to go!

Chasing Nel made the move from Brighton Road to Glenelg recently and I think this was a good idea…read more They are now amongst the other fashion boutiques along Jetty Road which makes it easier for Chasing Nel fans to incorporate them into their day of shopping. I walked into Chasing Nel this week for the first time since it's been at Glenelg and I was greeted as I came in. I had a browse and the price tags began at about $50 and higher. Chasing Nel is a great place to go if you are looking for fashionable clothing and can afford to spend a bit. Their clothing ranges from party dresses to casual day wear and swimwear. They also sell gorgeous Peep toe shoes and accessories. If you prefer to shop online or live too far, there is also the option of their online store. Happy shopping ladies!

DO NOT BRING YOUR WEDDING DRESS IN HERE!!!! Four weeks before my wedding I brought my dress in…read morethere with some stretch satin fabric to be sewn in under the sheer material on front panel. I explained that I couldn't find matching skin coloured fabric for my skin so I got the satin to make it a feature instead of trying to match. She said I'd have it back in a week. On collection day she showed me, and the satin had been sewn in back to front! Shiny side was facing body, so matte side was facing out! (Which looked like a tacky mismatch). I asked why she sewed it in the wrong way round. She yelled at me that she did it the right way, and that's how satin goes! I said that when you see formal satin gowns, the shiny side ALWAYS faces out, so I didn't think I had to specify that first! She yelled that she is not going to fix it so take it somewhere else! Then she refused to talk to me about it further, gave me the silent treatment until I left. Just like that! HORRIBLE customer service and left me stranded with a butchered dress with only weeks til my wedding day. I'm still in tears. Extremely unprofessional.

Extremely Rude: The lady who was on the phone was extremely…read more*RUDE!* *Bad customer service ever!* I just called them to ask how much do they charge to alter my son's school T-shirt because it's too big. She answered to me with "we don't give a quote on the phone" then -- immediately hang up on me!!! (I would accept it if you don't give a quote on the phone but don't have to hang up on me) I won't recommend this place to anyone and will never use their service!