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.

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.

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 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

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 was lacking in the one thing you expect to find in second hand clothing stores: women's…read moreclothes. Mens: check. Children's: check. Collection of useless brick a brack and used kitchen utensils: check. But there was not much happening there for the ladies! I found one small rack with a couple of frau frau blouses but the dress selection was nil. Where is the fun in op shopping if I can't get a look at a few hideous seventies frocks! And why was half of the store devoted to high wasted voluminous jeans? They did have a good book selection though. Half of the wall was devoted to fiction, and whoever is in charge of that area obviously reads because they had an interesting range of good quality fiction in there.

A pretty average op shop with almost no 'rummage till you find a gem' potential at all. The women's…read moreracks, as Liz points out, are surprisingly bare - and what is there is all of the lower end, lower quality variety. No crazy mu-mus, no unworn Cue pieces: a bunch of cheap brands in OK condition. Yes, it is cheap in cost as well, but that's not why I visit op shops. The men's selection fares better, though the home wares are dated and daggy. There *is* quite a selection of kid's toys which is great, but there are huge signs posted everywhere with "NO PLAYING WITH THE TOYS" splashed all over them. When my 2 year old niece went (quite naturally) immediately to this section and started touching things before we could pick her up again, a very blunt older lady appeared in .2 seconds and asked us to stop playing with the toys (which are positioned on the floor and within children's reach). She was a bit rude actually. I mean: have a heart ladies, they're *used* kids toys! Probably wouldn't go back.

Bulging out the door are all shapes and sizes of dog beds, kennels, trampoline beds, stuffed toys,…read moreleads and inside there's more stuff. I'm sure at the end of the day having to move everything back inside they have to quickly lean against the door with their backs hard against it and lock it before it explodes out! The pet shop is very well stocked with supplies for all creatures great and small, from dogs to mice, their pet bearded dragon is certainly not shrinking, he's huge. They do sell puppies, which I personally don't agree on any pet shop doing as breeder direct is better, but anyway. The owner and staff are friendly enough and certainly know their products and what can help with a minor ailment, otherwise it's a trip to the vet down the road. Besides dogs, they also have fish for sale. They also run an engraving service to personalise your pets name tag.

This is a lovely family-run pet store - bonus points for the pink free range chicken…read more Absolutely loaded with pet accessories, this little store is *the* place to visit for pet treats: from dried meat to bones to chews, leads and toys, they've pretty much got anything and everything for that spoiled mutt or cranky cat. I come in here to get my mum's ridiculously minuscule dog a treat or two, and she loves them. They also have a massive range of fish for sale, which my niece makes a beeline for every time we visit, as well as puppies and kittens every now and then. They're friendly and welcoming, and you WILL need to keep your eyes peeled for the pastel pink fluffy chicken that pecks around like it owns the place. Which it might.... And there's usually a huge parrot and a few birds on stands around the store too, which aren't for sale but just do their thing.

A brand new clothes shop on Semaphore with some really nice stuff. Not really vintage nor second…read morehand or trashy but NEW, there is also jewellery, framed pictures and prints, sandals, wall decor, hand bags, a few unusual finds you wouldn't expect to find in a such a shop, etc. On face value there is a definite vintage inspired flavor I've noticed and the eclectic mix appears to work. Unfortunately the shop was closed when I discovered it but I am definitely going back when it's open, but despite it being closed from what I've gleaned it looks like my bank balance will suffer but hey...it's nearly Xmas! I have warned my other half not to buy me clothes and he has learnt over time I mean it, bless him - his heart is in the right place though. I believe a shop that works has been thoroughly researched and will survive for several years, much like reading the first few pages of a book you know if it's worth continuing to finish..same with a shop if it appeals to the public it's on a winner. I love their taste and choice in interior design / colour scheme. The square panel at the back which serves as a room divider at the back, is covered in a baroque style wallpaper, most probably from the same collection as the dragon fly one I've seen in a few shops. Looking up at the ceiling there is an awesome black light fitting and I want it in my house! Along with three silver cone shaped lights across the counter area, this too serves as a type of divider. For a change room there is a half circle shower type arrangement which from the front appears to work, this will be tested next week by me! When the shop was for lease and I just happened to be there when it was open for inspection and with my curious nature, I had to have a squiz. There I saw out the back a lovely and inviting narrow little pebbled garden...in time I predict it will have outdoor furniture of the french, shabby chic wire style. No website but they are on Facebook, of course I've clicked LIKE as there are only 24 LIKERS so far, as mentioned it's brand new to Semaphore. "I want to go to there"... and so will you! I'm a 'devotee'.

A cosy new boutique on Semaphore Road, in keeping with the 'newest 'it' street theme. They have…read moresome very pretty kimono type tops and some floaty cardies that I oohed over. The shoes were so so for me and I'm not a big fan of beads so the bead necklaces didn't interest me. Then I spotted a shelf with a jewellery range on it that was little wacky and possibly the cutest things ever. One broach was a flamingo, one a giant deer, another a blackbird, and they had chunky necklaces with the same wacky creatures on them: they were huge and adorable and I want to adorn myself with them. The range are around thirty bucks each and absolutely worth coming in to buy. Lastly, the two staff working there were every friendly and they sounded super passionate about fashion and their new store too.