There are two Bikini Islands within half a block of each other on Campbell Parade. One (this one!)…read moreis a clearance store and the other stocks the non-clearance stuff. In fact every third shop on Campbell Pde seems to at least stock swimwear if not a specialty beach gear shop. Bikini Island has a really good range, with tops and bottoms sold separately- for those of us who don't fit the pre-set size standards imposed by swimwear designers or who like to mix & match. The clearance store stocks some of my favourite swimwear designers (Zimmerman, Tigerlily etc) as well as Bikini Island's own label which is decent and pretty cheap! If you end up at the beach without swimmers it's not going to break your wallet to pop in here and pick up a new costume and they also stock towels, goggles - most things you'd require for a day frolicking on Bondi Beach.

I really don't like shopping for swimsuits but stopped in for a hat and noticed the high quality of…read morethe material on suits and returned next day. SO thankful I did! I literally walked in, told lovely Tess sales woman, exactly what I was looking for, and in less than 5 minutes I had the best looking and fitting bikini I have ever owned! Not only that but she taught me how to fit the fabric to work for me!!! It was truly the best shopping experience I have had in the longest time! I'm sending all my friends to see her now! Thank you!!!

The sign said 'nothing over $20' which was mostly true except for 2 racks that were $50 - still, a…read morebargain for seafolly!! The warehouse stocks all the basics, bikini tops, bottoms, sarongs, kaftans, childrens bathing gear, bags, hats (lol the hats deserve their own review), thongs etc etc.. What I love most about seafolly is that their collections are all mix and match!!! I bagged 2 bikini bottoms and a little set for my niece - $40 thanks... Practically free. Ohhh here's where it stings though - not a single Seafolly item is chlorine resistant... Yep these babies are not designed for the pool - who would have thought right?

If you're looking for a swimming costume for the upcoming summer, then look no further than The Big…read moreSwim. Unlike so many surf shops, I really like that The Big Swim stocks classy swimwear that can be worn for more than one season. In fact, if I hadn't eaten my way around Europe for seven months, I'd still be rockin' the bikini that my eighteen year old self proudly purchased there as a post-HSC present to myself. The Big Swim does offer trendy swimmers - last season's crochet look was readily available there this time last year, but it doesn't let itself fall into the trap that so many swimwear stockists do - offering kitschy patterned numbers and nothing else. Your sixteen year old cousin probably wouldn't shop at The Big Swim; but that's a good thing. It offers slightly more expensive - and much more beautiful - items from the giants in Australian swimwear. Seafolly, Jets and an assortment of other classy brands can be found here. There's no two ways about it - The Big Swim is expensive, particularly when examined on the amount of fabric to cost ratio. However, it's also of a good quality. I rarely find that my swimwear from here has gone pilly, stretched before its time or faded. As we previously discussed, it's also not trendy enough for teeny boppers, so the garments on offer tend to remain stylish after one season of wear and tear

This store was ADORABLE. jewelry, bags, shoes: so cute…read more racks and racks of dresses, skirts, flowy tops, shorts. a definite "beach" kind of vibe, but everything was also classic and versatile. and surprisingly reasonably priced, for somewhere so close to the beach. I make no lie: I saw this store from outside and muscled my way in despite my friend forcefully preventing me (we had promised to stop each other from buying too much stuff). there's only about 2 pieces of each item of clothing, so there's a lot of variety crammed onto those racks. look carefully: you will definitely find something that you like. I bought a summer dress here that reminds me of my trip to australia whenever I wear it. they also have a few gift ideas that kind of scream I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GET YOU, MOM...stuff like soaps, candles, picture frames, house decorations... I can't imagine many people buy them, but they add to the classy atmosphere of the store!

Cargo is one of those stores that I walk in and walk out usually empty handed. It's not that I…read moredon't want to buy things. I do. Trust me. I practically have a shopping problem. It's just that their garments don't speak to me. There is a huge range in there of women's clothing from labels like Sunny Girl, Mink Pink, Junk and Angelica. I just don't think their choices from the ranges are exemplary. The double racks hold many a maxi dress, tops, skirts. If you rummage through the many items you may find a cute Summer dress hiding in there to wear to the beach. Occasionally, very occasionally, there is a little casual garment you could part with some cash for. Very little cash, there prices are low. The cabinet is home for various gift items. Large fragrant candles and photo frames. There's some jewellery there too, but again, not my style.

Clean store. Friendly service. I was waiting in the terminal and decided to shop around for a…read morebikini. The store attendant was helpful and gave me space to shop. They were out of some sizes, but I was able to find something that worked for me. They take credit cards, so no worries about not having Aussie dollars.

Can't say I was thrilled when my teenage daughters insisted that they needed to drive all the way…read moreto Mona Vale to go shopping for bikinis, but I was feeling indulgent and it turned out Cozzie Shack was worth the extra effort. Their hit brand in our family is Heaven - tops and bottoms sold separately and at prices that mean two sets for the season is not out of the question. Hey, maybe they won't last as long as their pricier peers, but does it really matter when it comes to a swimsuit that's likely to get battered by chlorine and salt anyway? Cozzie Shack is actually an online business too - once you've tried the sizing in store (here or Bondi) you could probably supplement or replace that way, but I don't think I'd be that confident of swim fashion without and initial face-to-face. As well as the teen/adult range, the store has a sizeable collection of suits for small children (boys as well as girls) and even some for that dreadful hard-to-fit stage (10-14 yrs). Bring on summer!

Biird originally known as Nest Child is a Sydney hidden gem based in Clovelly which offers fashion…read morefor infants and toddlers and now with its growing store offers women's fashion and select home wares. For women there are beautiful Zimmerman silk sun frocks and they also stock the cult jean brand J Brand. I imagine squeezing my generous self into one of those waxed denim numbers that I have seen on Rhianna and decide I stick with the 'whatever-I-can find' daily look rather than aspire to the unobtainable vamp rock star. Biird has a great store configuration with the right hand side of the shop being fashion mostly for the infant - toddler girls. The boys clothing is accessed to the back of this section. To the back of the shop behind the cash register is the womens clothing. Prams and strollers can be easily pushed around in each section. This is one of the things I love about Biird is the product placement is clearly defined not jumbled together like your kid has just hurricaned through the shop and that one is able to wander around easily. Clovelly Road is a very busy street right up until the second roundabout where the 2nd block of shops are. It has some of the best bakeries, providores and of course Green Mango, Pasta Zu and Clodeli which are very popular eateries. Be savvy and use one of the side streets to park that has unlimited parking. For my little diva I purchase a couple of transeasonal pieces including a green Diesel layered dress and a beautiful cotton number from the brand Ouch. Biird also stocks Fred Bare, Gaia, Pure Baby Organic, Love Luck shoes and Baby Havaania's. The staff are incredibly helpful and having children of their own I trust their wisdom in their suggestions.

From the owner: We are a singular stop shop where you can shop the best in fashion, home wares and accessories for…read moreages newborn to adult.

The Big Swim may be an annual ocean race from Pearl to Whale beach, dating back to 1974, but in…read moreBondi it doubles as a swimwear store. And a pretty darn good one at that. With an enviably good position right by the beachside Campbell Parade, this business has been cracking on for over 21 years. Who would have thought selling swimwear by Sydney's most iconic beach would be big business?! It's actually quite modest inside - and be prepared to fight the tourists - but the range is great. They stock Seafolly, Roxy, Watersun, Sunseeker and of course, Speedo. And bikini fans will be happy to know they sell separates, with tops ranging from A to F cups and bottoms from size 8 - 24. Buying swimmers can be a pretty traumatic experience - but with 21 years under their belts, The Big Swim have seen it all - and they're happy to help.

Need a new bikini to rock at the beach this summer? The Big Swim has you covered. What is small in…read moresize makes up for the incredibly large swimwear collection that lines the walls from top to bottom inside. Stocking all shapes and sizes, cuts and styles, you would be hard pressed to not find a bikini you love in here. If you need help, the lady who runs the store knows body shapes and will be happy to put forward her two cents. The bikinis are on the pricier side of the scale but that never stops me from walking out of here with 2 or 3 new bikinis. You can never have too many, right?

Not much of a swimmer but need bathers for a dip in Bondi Beach of a pool party? Well why not head…read moredown to Cozzie Shack which have super discounts on swimwear. Expect to pay very little for a swimsuit and if you're not big into swimming - there's no need to spend more. Like with all things, what you pay for is what you get.... I wouldn't expect your bathing suits to last forever - but for the casual dip it's quite good. They have a massive collection - with variety of colours, sizes and shapes. The sizes vary from 8 - 16 and pretty much an colour you're looking for is there.... When I visited they were selling everything from $15 and they had some pretty nice stuff.... I can't say it will be like that when you visit, but I would maybe stop here first to see what they have before going to more expensive places to buy. A fun store with a fun collection...

After a long day of tanning ourselves in the sun, my friends and I decided to explore the rest of…read moreBondi Beach and its surrounding shops. After quite a few failed attempts of entering shops and leaving almost immediately after seeing their price tags, we happened to come across a small swimsuit shop with 'everything for $10' sign plastered on its window. Unable to believe our eyes, we entered the shop expecting to see hideously disgusting one pieces and ridiculously large sizes, and instead were shocked to find decent, fashionable cozzies of all styles and in our sizes. Needless to say, every single one of us left that store with a crisp white Cozzie Shack shopping bag to carry our brand new bikinis.