This ridiculously cute shop filled with wondrously dressy evening attire (or daytime racing…read morecarnival outfits) also doubles as a lash bar. Making your way through the racks of silky, colourful clubbing dresses and floor-length shimmering dresses, you'll make your way to the Lash Bar courtesy of Darin Rose. Get your falsies applied, make up perfected and bat those lids with pride as compliments will surely rain down upon you.

From the owner: Brisbane's only exclusive 'by Appointment' Formal wear boutique. Specialising in Formal Dresses,…read moreBridal gowns, Bridesmaids Dresses, Mother of the Bride, Black Tie and Red Carpet glamour. Miss Savage is the exclusive stockist in Brisbane for designer formal wear labels: Bariano, Bariano Black, Bariano Custom collection and Lumier. As a leader in women's formal wear in Brisbane since 2006, this stunning boutique has one of a kind dresses that will turn heads at your special occasion. The owner is an expert at fitting and styling and making all women feel comfortable & absolutely fabulous.

I've always thought the beautifully sculptured clothing in here looks as though it could have been…read moredesigned by an architect. Now I've found out that it actually is. The man behind the label is Andrzej K Pytel - who studied and worked as an architect until around 2004, when he quit the day job and launched his fashion label, SIZE. Methinks he made the right move - within 6 months, his first ever collection was available in 12 boutiques along the east coast of Oz. In 2009 he launched House of Ezis - and got into draping and folding and more "geometric" designs - the kinds of things instore at the moment. And his skill with a sewing machine has won him some seriously cool fans. He's been published in Oyster, Culture, Dazed and Confused to name a few. I love his digi prints (which he designs himself) and the awesome shapes of his clothes. I particularly ove the strapless white dress (part of his Unit collection) which is draped and shaped and pointed. Sort of like a work of art on a hanger.

Went here to get a dress made for a special occasion, the designer was nothing but plain rude and…read moresimply wanted the money. I made the mistake of paying for the dress up front, thus I was stuck with the dress, I ended up coming back for 3 fittings and buy the end the dress given to me was not even mine, but the demo one off the rack. I fail to believe how a 'professional' designer can even make this mistake and not even apologize, so I spent half of my special day in the wrong dress which ruined ALL the professional pictures as it was far to big and ended up with no refund..... I would never recommend using this business to anyone! Ever!

Gossip Gowns is a classy, locally owned and operated fashion boutique at Tingalpa. They specialise…read morein evening and formal wear as well as bridesmaids dresses and some jewellery, handbags and shoes. They are a great place to go for a school formal, race day or if you are looking for bridesmaid's dresses. I was first introduced to Gossip Gowns at a fundraising night last October where they had a gorgeous range of gowns on display. There was a few dresses I could easily have bought. Unfortunately, being a small selection o f stock at the event they did not have my size but I was impressed with the lady serving and the style of the gowns anyway. They have some long and flowing more formal dresses, plus some bright and fun cocktail length dresses.

Information for all Brides!!!! (Gossip Gowns Review)…read more I would not recommend Gossip Gowns to anyone looking for bridal or formal wear. They have poor customer service, are not transparent on their terms and conditions and will take your money any way they can! I recently put a bridesmaids dress on layby and paid a $150 deposit (the total dress cost was $340). We decided on a different bridesmaids dress and when we went to cancel the order they told us that it wasn't a lay-by agreement and refused to repay any of the deposit amount!!! This appears to be a part of the business model they have going where they call a layby a 'special order' (which does not appear right at law) and thus maintain that if you cancel your order you are not entitled to any refund. Gossip Gowns orders the dress the day you pay the deposit and its beneficial to them if you cancel the order as this means you forfeit your deposit and they can then re-sell the dress at the normal price of $340 and also keep the $150 deposit you paid, making a much larger profit on the dress then they ordinarily would have. We have lodged a complaint with the Office of Fair Trading but suspect this is something Gossip Gowns gets away with all the time because for most people a loss of $150 would not be worth even a few hours of their time. Bottom line - give Gossip Gowns a miss if you are looking for bridal or formal wear.

Desperate recently for menswear hire in Brisbane with 2 days to spare we happened via Google on…read moreTony Barlow Menswear and formal. With the knowledgeable and extremely helpful Paul to assist my other half was not only informed about appropriately themed attire for a Great Gatsby gala dinner but was kitted out in record time as was his work colleague. Congratulations on excellent customer service and a wide range of classy hire suits. Given the apparent dearth of menswear hire in Brisbane CBD don't even bother looking elsewhere!

This shop does not even warrant 1/2 a star! The service I…read morereceived while in there this morning was atrocious, attendants were more interested in there own ridiculous conversations than helping me. As I entered I wasn't greeted but looked at while they continued to chat like the earth was running out of air, eventually one came over and asked if I was ok, he then picked the first suit out and flung it to me to try on and went back to his projectile garbage chat with his colleague. After stepping out and saying that I didn't like it and him saying he will bring me another and waiting 5 minutes I stuck my head out and asked for some help. Both of them had gone over to another customer that had entered the store and left me for dry. That was the worst customer service I have had in my life and I am appalled that it came from a company with such a good reputation. Shame, as I was prepared to spend $800+

For an awful minute, I thought I wasn't going to be allowed inside this shop. I tried the door but…read moreit wouldn't open, then realised that I had to actually ring a bell to gain entry. I am not sure if this is so they can scrutinise your attire before they deem you acceptable to enter ((thank God I was wearing a lovely vintage leather midi-skirt), but I did find it very off-putting. And, to be honest, totally unnecessary. C'mon folks, it's a suburban Brisbane boutique, not Karl Lagerfeld's headquarters! Once inside the luxe environs (and yes, it is beautiful - and you can tell that they did base the opulent decore on the old-style French couture salons) I was told by the slightly superior shop assistant that you can find everything to dress you from the inside out. There's lingerie, high end hosiery, jewellery (I spied pieces by Ericson Beamon - I'm not sure anywhere else in Brisbane stocks that), bags, and of course an achingly expensive range of Little Black Dresses. When I was there they'd just received some newbies by Valentino). They only stock European designers - although one Aussie label did make the cut (Aurelio Costarella). Needless to say, the prices are not for the faint hearted. Nor for the really young and funky. Whilst the collections are carefully chosen and there are some beautiful pieces, I can imagine it would mainly appeal to the ladies-who-lunch set and the older members of Paddington's "society" crowd. I've given it 3 stars purely because of the quality of the clothes - if you're after a little slice of European chic, you'll get it here. But if I were you, I wouldn't turn up in flip flops and denim shorts...

For a taste of imported designer fashion in Brisbane this is the place to go. I visited to purchase…read moresome lingerie as they are one of the few retailers in Brisbane stocking french brands. If I had endless time and funds I would have found many special pieces to buy that I would not get anywhere else in Brisbane. The staff we're knowledgeable and I felt like they really wanted to help me find the perfect fit for me. A wonderful shopping experience.

I'd always thought this store was a bit "Ascot mother" for me. It seemed a bit middle aged, and the…read moreclothes had a "Melbourne Cup Day" sort of vibe. But walking past recently I was lured inside by a gob-smackingly gorgeous Camilla kaftan they had draped on a mannequin in the front of the store. While I was in there rifling through the rails, my delighted gaze fell upon what was appropriately called a "Goddess Dress". And, yes, it was truly divine - a beautiful, light-as-air, floaty, fuschia and bright orange silk maxi that I could just see myself wafting around Brisbane in. A lesson in this season's colour blocking trend - the Queensland way. In other parts of the store, there's a lot of "formal" styles that aren't my cup of chai latte, but I'd definitely send any future mothers-of-the-brides and bridesmaids here too - the hand woven, hand dyed fabrics are stunning, and the colourways are dazzling.

When I stepped inside this lovely store, I thought I had stumbled across Bridesmaid dress heaven…read more The racks full of dresses in a multitude of colours reminded me greatly of every Rom-Com I've ever seen. When I looked around there proved to be other more casual items, things you could actually wear more than once. The less formal clothing was lovely, but I got the feeling the speciality is really more formal dresses and such. This is a unique store. Every piece in here is made of hand woven, hand dyed silk. Not only do they offer beautiful dresses and other items, they also have a collection of simple wedding dresses.

This brand is beautiful! I actually ended up getting married in a Maiocchi dress!…read more I love the fabrics - lots of Asian inspired prints, and fun patterns like babushka dolls. The cut of these dresses is usually very flattering - they are made for women, even with curves and all. There is always a range of 50s style dresses - lots of A-line skirts, full cut skirts and cinched waists. Very feminine and womanly. It's a local Brisbane brand, made in Red Hill. It's not the cheapest brand of clothes, but they are really well-made and the fabric is good quality. The city store also has a range of cute jewellery, bags and shoes.

For me Maiocchi is one of those places where you love to shop,…read morebut have a hard time PRONOUNCING the name to friends. ("It started with May? errm myoki? maykekekoke? I'LL GOOGLE IT OK") Aside from my dyslexia, this is probably one of my favourite stores to take a gander in. I love the friendly staff and serene atmosphere, the products are clearly high quality and the cuts and fabric hark back to a more traditional Japanese aesthetic. The store also displays a lot of local artists ware's as well, from bags and brooches to intricate jewellery. This would make an ideal place for unique and lovely gift's (In particular lookout for the teaset in the shape of a spaceman!)

For what this store does, it does well. Women's accessories and fashion. It's a little hodge…read morepodge of women's stuff. From clothes to soaps to handbag hangers (this new item is popping up everywhere these days)... this place is very delicate and beautiful. The items are sourced from all over the world - Israel and Turkey as well! They stock one of a kind items of handbags, shoes and little crystal presents for all sorts of ladies. It's not exactly an op-shop for ladies items but if there was an op-shop for the high end ladies of park road, this would be it. They don't store usual brands, but high end ones, items are reasonably priced and you will always be able to find a present for a lady here. Just don't knock anything over, there is quite a lot of stuff in this quaint little shop.

After lunch one day my friend urged me to accompany her to this little store. I have a huge…read moreweakness for unique jewellery, so I was thrilled to discover it, even if I did need a little push in the right direction. This boutique stocks women's jewellery from mystical lands such as Turkey, Israel, France and many more. I was enthralled by the colourful stones and interesting shapes. Along with jewellery they sell other accessories; shoes, bags and the like. I discovered something called the handbag organiser. This is an internal smaller bag with many compartments that women can slip in and out of their handbag, helping keep their belongings organised and giving them the ability to change handbags with ease. I often come home late at night and end up standing at the front door rummaging around for my keys, all the while sure that Freddy Krueger is about to attack from the dark shadows behind me, so I would find such organisation in my bag useful as well as reassuring. The handbag organisers are actually very cute themselves, so I would even be tempted to go without the handbag.

If you've just been visiting and shopping at Adorne's shopping centre stores then you've been…read moremissing out. The label's West End warehouse is a treasure trove of colour co-ordinated home wares. With on-trend copper as you walk through the doors to tones of navy or coral there's everything you could want to add accents of colour to your home. Prices vary but on the items that took my fancy -- all reasonable. So, chop chop. Grab your go card and jump on the 199 bus to Montague Rd.

Cute boutique in the west end. Perfect for gifts, or if you want to treat yourself to something…read morespecial. Reasonable prices. High-quality candle selection. The women's clothes were a little bohemian for my taste, but pleasant nonetheless.