Previously known as India Fox (a name I adored), Tree of Life is a store I love visiting, even if…read moreit's just to window shop. Simply put; they have everything you need in order to look ethnic, besides a tanning booth. Kaftans, flowing skirts, loose blouses, loose, baggy pants, colourful bracelets, patchwork totes (aka jholas), shawls, wraps, scarves... if it's found in South East Asia, it'll probably be here, at a (relatively) affordable price. They also stock some of the most beautiful silver jewellery I have ever seen. Sadly though, this jewellery is a bit on the expensive side. Around $30 for a pair of earrings, for example. Still. A girl can dream. *wistful sigh, nose pressed against the shop window*

H&M is to the British what Tim Tams are to the Aussies in that everyone loves em. H&M has landed to…read moreAustralia and Macquarie Centre places host. The store isn't as big as the Melbourne one though but still offers two levels. One level is the ladies clothing and the second level is split between kids and men's. They aren't offering homewares like the Melbourne store does. They have some good options for men and the quality is better then what you are going to get for a similar price in the likes of Cotton On. I stocked up on some much needed items to get me through the winter months. Overall the store is a miniature version of what H&M offers and they are due to have a CBD store at the end of 2015 which will be a similar size to the Melbourne GPO store.

So here's the thing: I'm a big ol' H&M fan. A big one. Whenever I go overseas I hoard and pillage,…read moreI drop plastic like it's poison and rack up debt like the housing bubble never happened. Maybe I've just been spoiled by the giant flagship San Fransisco store which has the world's biggest mens section (men: the forgotten sex, who get about 1/10th the fashion women normally do), and there's some pretty schweet new athletic range, but what I really wanted was the experimental range, the avant-garde stuff with long asymmetrical T's, zips in weird places, stretched necks, all that kind of thing. And the nicer suit-y garb, the wool jackets and cream suits and such. But most of it is like a glorified Cotton On, sadly. And where's the big homewares section that Melbourne gets?! It's super cheap though, which is great. I'm holding out for the CBD store. That has to have all the cool stuff, surely.

70% off means I can afford this brand's super expensive wares. I bought a few accessories and…read morewill return to purchase the gorgeous 99 aud heels once I purchase winter boots and being an end to my ban on purchasing other shoes in the interim. Knocked off a star because there's a fair bit stamped with their logo. Riddle me this: why would I shell out good money on a high quality product made in order to advertise for your company? I figure label whores would take that money to Marc by Marc Jacobs. Or is it COACH for Aussies?

Love my new handbag and clutch. Came here at the right time (an impulse purchase) as all goods were…read more70% off the marked retail price. As one customer entered, another customer left. Brought a handbag normally priced just under $600, I only paid around $165 for it. Really happy with it. A beautiful tote. Way smaller than my other handbag, which I will sell. My purple clutch is great when going out nightclubbing.

I am giving this shop 5 stars because I can't give them more. This is the most delightful,…read moreinclusive place. I know nothing about sewing, am a total beginner and the lady who owns this place dropped everything help me and give me advice. LOVE LOVE LOVE HER. Support local businesses!!!

I've always been a bit intimidated by some patchwork shops. There's a bit of an inner-circle thing…read moregoing on, and I'm afraid my experience here the other day cemented my belief that there's some fat-quarter secret handshake going on that marks me as an outsider. I love looking at bolts of intricately patterned fabric, and at the mind-bogglingly intricate examples of quilts hanging on the wall. There was one here of teeny-tiny hexagons that made me feel quite dizzy in its contemplation. They have a large range of fabric, mostly of the historical/reproduction kind, in muted, traditional tones, as well as a few Aboriginal art patterned fabrics which I can't help but feel are tokenistic and a poor reproduction at best and cultural theft at worst. I tried to enquire about classes and was told they were on nearly every day, but didn't feel comfortable asking for more details, or to stay for a chat. Will someone teach me the handshake? Is it thimbles on all five fingers and embroidery scissors at the ready?

A lovely shop with all the stuff I normally hope to find at a metaphysical shop and a few surprises…read moretoo like fantasy t-shirts and fantasy artwork. Will definitely come here again.

I'm in love with this clothing boutique! The owner always helps me out with everything, from formal…read moreevening wear to casual day wear even accessories and lingerie! I can honestly say over half my wardrobe is from 3 wishes boutique.

If your passion is Paris with a capital P, you will love Vivalino. They sell homewares with a…read moredistinctly French twist: small metal framed Eiffel towers, hat boxes, chairs and throw rugs, lots of thin black stripes on white fabric and more, much more. Candles, bed linen, table linen and wicker baskets, all sitting in immaculate displays. This small but perfectly formed shop can be difficult to find if you don't know where it is. Straight across the road from The Essntial Ingredient, it is on a slight ramp on Darling Street. It's the sort of place where you can spend ages just looking around even though the shop is quite small. Everything in the store is tasteful and sophisticated - I feel I shouldn't be allowed in, but hey, that's their problem.

Equip is sort of the parallel to Diva, but I think I like it a little better. It may just be the…read morename (because who on earth seriously wants to be a 'diva'?), or it may be the fact that Equip jewelry tends to be less overtly 'girly', but either way, I quite like shopping here. It's cheap, and they always have a wide range of, well, everything to choose from. Headbands, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, hairties, even fascinators. If it's an accessory, it's likely to be here. I actually bought quite a nice, chunky long necklace from here the other day, which I've been wearing fairly frequently. And I'm fairly sure a large majority of my earrings come from here.