Artbox is the perfect place to visit if you feel like buying something useless. The Asian gift…read morestore sells a multitude of cute items that are completely useless, but irresistible. Located about a dozen metres from Burwood Railway Station the range of goods is impressive. Cosmetics, stationary, hair accessories, bags, cutlery, oversized plush toys, ornaments and clocks are just a few of the goodies on offer. The Hello Kitty Wonderland is great if you want to buy a unique children's present that differs from the big department store range. I recently stopped by to pick up some goodies for my three-year-old niece. I chose a Hello Kitty mug and filled it with an assortment of wacky hair-clips and lip-glosses. It ended up costing around $30, which in my opinion is a little too expensive for the quality of the merchandise. Nonetheless, the kids (particularly little girls) LOVE the stuff. So in that way, it's worth paying a little bit more. And encouraging toys that aren't Barbie's or Bratz is an added bonus!

Finkl is such a fun place to shop. Their range of clothes, bags, accessories and makeup always make…read moreme feel like a teenager again, but I love it. Some of the clothes are way too ridiculous for me, but their range of bags is heaven. Most of the bags are priced at about $60, so they're pretty cheap. I love the large linen and 'leather' bags. There is also an awesome array of hats, especially during Winter. They have every type of beanie and hat you could ever imagine. It's fun to try them on, and decide if you're brave enough to actually wear it outside of the shop. I've actually bought a few beanie's like that, and unless I'm lounging around at home where no-one can see me, I wont wear them. But that's just my poor judgment and lack of fashion sense. Finkl really does have some great items, so if you're ever in Burwood have a little peek in Finkl, you'll likely find something you love.

This is a great shopping centre. It is right beside the train station, buses frequently pass by and…read morethere is always a car spot in the car park. The biggest attraction to this centre is IKEA. It is open long hours and there is designated parking areas for picking up that large box, which later will lovingly be put together! Ha There are a range of good restaurants at the centre and Reading Theatre. Be careful that you drive in only once to the car park. You can't re enter during the same day, this is to prevent people driving in and driving out within 3 hours and hope to get another 3 free hours of parking. The number plates are photographed. I have seen people argue at the gate while the traffic is building up... not a pretty site.