Very helpful customer service. I was taken care of by Armita, a friendly nice staff member. I…read morereally appreciate her patience. Made the whole shopping process so seamless and smooth.

The manager in the shoe department, Jonathan, was very unprofessional and unhelpful. He used poor…read morejudgment and provided a terrible customer experience. Don't recommend this location.

Gorgeous shop with everything you could possibly want! Really beautiful witchy stuff and not…read moretoooooo pricey

Okay, so we all don't like knick knacks and from the outside of this glorious shop in Newtown…read morethat's about all it looks like....But don't judge a shop by its cover, because inside you'll be consumed for hours. I had initially stopped by because I was looking for an oil burner, but what I found was so much more and left with an armful. There were pillows and African fabrics, Japanese china and Moroccan lamps, candles and jewellery, handwoven baskets and hand painted frames. The textures and smells hypnotized. I could see a spot for each found gem in my place at home. I need this right? I kept telling myself. The staff is friendly and the prices are affordable. Don't forget to head upstairs for larger pieces such as dressers and stools. They take cards and cash so don't worry and prepare to spend some time.

"Op Shop" is Aussie for Thrift Store (it's short for opportunity shop if you were wondering). And…read morealthough the St Vincent De Paul Op Shop- henceforth to be known as Vinnies- on Hall St Bondi is not as thrifty as some it has plenty of opportunity to pick up some designer threads and wicked CDs. (I know, I'm sorry, that was a total Dad joke). You never know what you'll find at Op Shops of course and that's a big part of the fun, but there are certain locations that the elves that do the sorting send all the good stuff to (well that's my theory and I'm sticking to it!) and Hall St Vinnies is definitely one of them. They know their labels so you won't find a Dior scarf in the $2 bin. But you will have found a Dior scarf at an Op Shop for 20 bucks and all proceeds go to charity, so you still win! Having said that, I once found a pair of genuine Gucci shades there for $10 so you never know your luck. It's not all designer stuff though, they have the usual array of retro, average, hideous or trendy clothes mostly around the $7 - $12 mark and a decent collection of cool men's t-shirts. Hall St Vinnies also seems to have an unending supply of fantastic CDs and decent books, maybe due to the amount of backpackers that spend enough time in the area to build up a collection and then have to offload it all when they're heading home? I don't question, I just appreciate.

Great finds for a good cause. Reduce, reuse, recycle & look fabulous doing it!…read more Clothes assorted by color and type of garment. Very nice shoe selection and lots of baubles to tempt your inner magpie. Also a high end section if you're a label whore. Good stuff! Relatively high quality items and when I was there a dreamy French chanteuse on the speakers, and lively friendly ambiance made for a great overall experience.

Mrs Watson is constantly tempting passers by with a frequently changing, colourful window display…read morefull of pretty patterned pieces and funky ensembles. Located facing the busy Northbridge Junction intersection, I often find myself stopped in the car at the lights, drivers behind beeping me out of my fashion lust daze. This little boutique is a great place to pop into for high quality basics (Malene Birger and Skin & Threads tanks, tees and singlets) and silky, vibrant summer dresses (I'm currently obsessing over their après-beach perfect Tibi summer collection, alongside the regular Paul & Joe printed wrap dresses and tunics). The ever fashionable store manager Renee (aka the real life Mrs Watson) is knowledgeable about the brands stocked, and has also launched the store's namesake brand in recent times. You're also sure to find a good range of accessories, perfect for last minute Christmas and birthday presents.

To me, Northbridge is the home of my primary school, a little milk bar and a supermarket. It is not…read morethe place I expected to chance upon a boutique as cute as Mrs Watson! This little gem stocks labels like Paul & Joe, Tibi, Leona Edminston and even their own label Mrs Watson. With labels like this you can expect the price point to be upwards of $100 per piece. The clothing seems to be targeted at a slighter older woman - say 35-40 but still there are pieces in here I like and I'm 27. These guys also have 'Little Watson' stuff for kids which is really cute. Overall a really nice, unexpected find.

If you've just moved house or want to find some nice old pieces to add to your current collection,…read morebrowse the Brady's Used Furniture website or pop inside for a gander. There's heaps of used furniture, both old and new, as well as antiques and collectables, kitchenware, crystal and glassware, lounge suites, tables, chairs, china and silverware. Product lines include Royal Doulton, Shelley, Noritake and Beswick. I've bought a bunch of nice plates from here, at pretty reasonable prices and always of good quality. The floor stock is constantly changing so pop in regularly or browse the extensive website to see the latest influx.

I recently bought a sofa and TV unit from Brady's online business - sydneyusedfurniture.com and I…read morewas so impressed. Buying furniture online is one thing, but second hand furniture at that - even scarier. Obviously Gumtree is the first point of call for that sort of thing but given a baaaad experience in the past with furniture from there, I wanted to buy in a shop, but couldn't afford to go Harvey Norman or the likes. So, with serious trepidation, my partner and I saw the stuff we liked and took the chance, thinking 'how bad can it be'?! And it wasn't bad - at all! Their descriptions online were completely accurate - they pointed out a stain in the arm of the sofa which was not even that noticeable when it arrived - and their prices were totally fair. They delivered, on a Saturday too, and bang on time - even giving me a call 24 hours before to discuss the time. All in all, from order to delivery, we were sat on our new sofa with 3 days and all my fears subsided! It was clean, comfy and the TV unit was actually a really strong and well made thing - no plywood or dodgy loose connections! So, seriously recommend this place and I am so happy I have found somewhere I can buy from again and don't have to trawl through the awfulness of Gumtree again!

Oh my word, I love antiques and this place has something for everyone. There is a mixture of…read moreEuropean and Asian antique items, furniture and bric a brac. The shop itself is well organised and very clean. I did think the silver could have been polished and my favourites collectibles were not available.. Cuff links! The manager was most helpful and showed me items that I was very tempted to buy. He had a good range of coloured glass, red being irresistible in my case! I think I will be back to this lovely shop. It is well situated in the suburb of Glebe.

An Aladdin's cave of treasures! I felt like I'd died and gone to heaven just walking through the…read moredoor. Quirky and fabulous things aplenty and the best damn service around. This is not your average antique shop and it's not often my expectations are exceeded, but visiting Halchemy Design was one of those times. I will most certainly be a returning customer when in the city. Thankfully too, the funky and friendly owner Jade is only too happy to post smaller items to me once I fall in love with them on Instagram. Let me tell you...once you go in there's no going back. You will want it all!

Trelise Cooper in Woollahra is the perfect shop to purchase a gift for a loved one. This store is…read moreone of the most fashionable stores in Sydney that sell avant-garde and luxurious clothing and accessories for women. The clothes have vibrant colours and intricate design and the jewellery is timeless and unique. They even have fragrances! While the clothes and other products are great, what makes this store outstanding is their service. The staff are helpful, friendly, and always willing to help you. Great staff and wonderful products: definitely recommended!

The flagship store located on prime real estate at the start of Pitt Street Mall. This Myer is 6…read morelevels and is well laid out and normally quite busy with plenty of traffic. This store completely fills up in the lead up to Christmas and also on the Boxing Day sales. They have a great range of fashion, cosmetics, accessories and quite a large selection of homewares and electronics. Given the size, it can be hard to find someone to help you especially during the busier times but if you have patience, shopping at this Myer can be quite pleasant.