Given the demographics of Doncaster and surrounding burbs it doesn't come as a huge surprise that…read morethis store is constantly filled with high-end secondhand stock. Located a couple of K's behind the big mall this store offers a surprisingly awesome level of selection. With seven donation bins waiting patiently out the front and a whole basement full of stock this gives you some idea of their level of turnover. There are several racks devoted wholly to designer clothing and retro/costume racks with actual vintage pieces. Don't get too excited though, the staff know their stuff and price the stock accordingly. It's still cheaper than looking for vintage pieces around Collingwood/Fitzroy but don't expect back of the church shop prices. There is a huge selection of kids clothing, bric a brac, sports equipment and electrical goods. There is also A LOT of vinyl, I found Carly Simon and ELO without even trying. So if you're up for the drive (public transport is almost impossible) Doncaster Salvos is worth a visit.

Catalog Clothing in The Pines Shopping Centre is a store I would frequent often if I lived closer…read moreto Doncaster. The shop is bright, clean and modern with on-trend items for any fashion conscious female. I would recommend the store for younger women, say older teenagers through to women in their late twenties. The sizes here are also quite small and the shop caters best to people from sizes six to twelve. The shop assistants in here are really nice and are good at helping style outfits. They welcome you when you walk near them and seem genuinely friendly rather than wanting to push you into a sale. Catalog has a great variety of pretty dresses, nice tops and stylish jackets, which are suited towards nightlife rather than the everyday. In saying that, some people obviously wear more formal clothing daily so it could suit everyday occasions.

Whoa, this place is expensive! And fancy…read more This is not the kind of shop I tend to walk into, that's for sure. The first dress I looked at in here was $320...I didn't look at any more after that. The clothing here is very, very formal. It is the sort of place you shop for a dress for your school formal or to go to a wedding - not the wedding dress itself though. There was only one staff member serving and she was helping another customer decide what dress to buy so I was not acknowledged when I entered. The store was clean and well ordered with nothing out of place. It looked so perfect that I wondered how many people regularly came in. No one did while I was in the shop. That aside, the dresses themselves were lovely and there were some real stunners in there. I found dresses that would suit me, at twenty, and more modest dresses that would suit women well into their thirties. There is definitely a lot of good options, even though they are very expensive.

Hipster Clothing at Doncaster the Pines is a pretty decent store. They have a lot of cute, short…read moredresses and tops and stock brands like 'Living Doll'. The prices here are really cheap and the last time I went they had a $20 discount rack of dresses out the front. When it comes to snapping up a new casual dress for summer this a great place to come if you are on a budget. The staff here are quite friendly although the store does get busy so don't expect to be welcomed every time you come in. Obviously they will serve you eventually but get in line. Prices for full priced stock can vary up to $150 for things like leather jackets or very detailed dresses but mostly stock is under the $100 mark. Check it out next time you have a party to go to.

The prices are sky high and I'm not even sure where the money goes from sales and what it's used…read morefor The staff are all friendly but it's a small shop with no sorting with the clothes etc BRING CASH THEY DONT TAKE ANY EFTPOS!

I am so happy that I have a good second hand store close by…read more Although I usually head further in to do most of my vintage shopping I always make time to stop by Yours, Now Mine and check out the wide range of accessories, home décor and memento. It doesn't suffer from the over-expensive second hand fever that is sweeping our beloved stores (ahem Brunswick Street), and every time I pick up something and have a look at the price I don't have to immediately put it down and walk away with my head hung. There are always some great retro vases or platters in the window that hark back to a time where lurid orange and brown were chic and big belt buckles were king. Even if I don't end up buying anything, a short trip here is an instant pick me up. The atmosphere is fun, the sales assistants are friendly and the products are very kitsch.