Verve is going to do well in Glenferrie Road. It's got it all: great clothes, flawless service,…read moreinternational brands, a funky little interior decoration scheme and a steep price tag. It is one of those great little stores that you love to visit, and hate the fact you can rarely afford anything inside. The service I received the other day was phenomenal. When I walked in the sales assistant was involved in a sale with another customer but she still managed to stop and take time to greet me and make me feel welcome in the space. When this happens I am instantly in a good mood and feel like buying something to repay such acts of kindness. Turns out I couldn't afford anything - but if I could have then I definitely would have bought some of the clothes anyway, they are to die for. Great labels like Jill Stuart and Cynthia Rowley can be found here - hit it up on your next pay day.

Lots of great outlet stores at the DFO! Adidas, Nike, Cotton On, a few shoe stores.. I can't name…read morethem all but I've always enjoyed coming here. The layout downstairs confuses me a bit and I get a little turned around when trying to find a store I've been to countless times. They have a food court downstairs has a really good selection of cuisines and are all reasonably priced.

Great place for a bargain and they have all the great stores for everything for the the family from…read morehats to shoes and everything in between

When it's a bleak day in Melbourne and I'm wandering through the CBD I always find time to stroll…read morepast Gazelle Jewellery. Tucked away down a little arcade, this jewellery store stocks some of the best wares from around the world. Pieces are bold and range from the traditional tribal designs to more edgy and contemporary works. There is a large range of stones including some beautiful amber necklaces and bright turquoise, and inky lapis lazuli. On my last visit I noticed an enormous coral and turquoise necklace hanging in the front window. Like something you might have seen on an Eastern princess the deep reds and bright blues were hypnotic. But I was poor that week and trying to save money, so I resisted the temptation to ask how much it was. The service is warm and friendly, and the advice knowledgeable and helpful. The store stocks a large collection of silver chains too, which has come in useful over the years as I have a nasty habit of misplacing my jewellery.

Needing a new string and not knowing much I googled melbourne archery stores and this one popped…read moreup. The owner was welcoming and very helpful. Allowed me to wander without pressure and answered all my stupid questions. Great prices and he has a customer for life. These small stores need our support.

Love the culture and the food. Not a huge fan of the car park, but this place works better on…read morepublic transport.

I love Melbourne Central. I love how it's a one-stop-shop for everything you could need…read more ~ Smack dab in the middle of the CBD. Need something you (for some strange reason) cannot find at Melbourne Central? It's probably 10 steps away from Melbourne Central/ ~ Stunning interior design and architecture. You have your tower underneath a glass cage. At first, I thought that this was a bit strange, but then accepted the fact that the tower probably did a lot of bad things in its life and needs a cage to control it. You can't let that thing free, man. ~ Nice selection of food. Nothing too fantastic, but my favourites: Menya Ramen, Lord of the Fries, Grill'd, O-Bento, and Harajuku Crepes. There's bound to be more food heavens that I haven't explored in that massive building yet, and I'm keen to be on the lookout! ~ Convenient public transportation. If you're on the go, trust Melbourne Central to have a train running to anywhere you want in Melbourne. Trust Melbourne Central to also have great food takeaways for you to enjoy yourself at before your train arrives. ~ Loads of entertainment! Try out Cho Gao - a great Asian Beer Cafe with a stunning view of the city. Now try out Cho Gao after catching a movie at Melbourne Central's very own cinema. Seriously - what CAN'T you do here?

Erinbank's full of treasures & I always go back when I'm in Melbourne, there's always something…read moredifferent that you know you won't find in the city shops. From clothes, hats, beautiful Japanese pottery, jewelry, there's something for every room in your house or if you're looking for a gift.

It seems like this shop has been around forever, and yet it never fails to delight and intrigue me…read morewith it's mixture of quirky homewares and stylish clothes that I never see anywhere else. A really nice lady owns this little shop, and she's very helpful without being at all in your face. This is always a lovely shopping, or just browsing, experience.

In a nutshell, Miss Louise stocks the sort of array of shoes and bags that you generally only see…read morein one place when you're looking at photos of a celebrity's closet. Oh, to go in there with lotto winnings... It's a tiny slip of a store located in the Westin's driveway (really), sandwiched between Chanel and the theatre. Being so small and having an enormous variety of labels means their inventory of any given designer isn't great, but it's still beautiful and you still won't have any trouble finding something you like. So why just three stars? Well, if it were only down to the display of the store and the stock, they'd get five stars every time. But if you want your own personal Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman boutique moment, well... let's just say they get one star on the service front. The prices are steep too, when you consider Northern Hemisphere pricing, but realistically when you account for what is comparatively a very small order, the shipping costs, import taxes and whatnot, it's pretty understandable. If nothing else, stroll down their exceptionally long window and just look at all the lovely elbow and foot candy inside...

This place has been here forever! The staff are amazingly friendly and have a regular client base…read more They cater for Muslim women too if requested.