Twelve terms to describe the roughly 12 pairs of shoes sold in the Allegro Shoes boutique along…read moreHigh Street in Northcote: European footwear Peeptoe leather wedges Birkenstocks Birkenstocks Birkenstocks Birkenstocks Nice service Family owned company Great leathers and suedes Classic colours Clogs More than a little bit Camper

Influenced heavily by the beauty and glamour of vintage accessories, Scally & Trombone flogs…read moregorgeous accessories for ladies who want something a little different, slightly eccentric and cerebral, and definitely fun. You'll want to spend a long time in this tiny shop filled with gems that will complete any outfit. You'll find jewellery, hats, gloves, 50s inspired swimwear, scarves, stockings and tights, gift cards and much more. The girls in here are lovely and seem to genuinely enjoy discussing the wares and helping you find the perfect earrings for your new dress or whatever it is your heart desires.

This is a beautiful little store where fun is the name of the game…read more Scally and Trombone is only a small store but it makes up for space with unique and original hats, jewellery, swimsuits and luggage. Its the perfect destination for a special event, a lazy day of window-shopping, or choosing a unique gift. Expect warm and friendly service, great advice about fashion and the products and a lot of fun. All the staff are delightful and very indulgent when it comes to numerous customers trying on different hats, and staring at the jewellery collection. My love affair with Scally and Trombone first started back in year 11. I was buying jewellery for my formal and my mother and I stumbled across this little gem. We walked out with a bold silver collar and simple drop earrings, after having spent hours agonizing over our choices. Throughout the painful process the sales assistants were wonderful, offering great advice in regards to different pieces, as well as colour combinations to match my dress. Since then I always swing past if I'm on Brunswick Street. Their large range of elegant hats, fun jewellery designs and pleasant service make it a winner.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence store in Brunswick East is an absolute gem of a place when moving…read morehouse or needing some replacement furniture. There you'll find an array of cheap second-hand sofas, chairs, desks, tables, fridges, microwaves, pieces of artwork and much more. If you don't have a car, they can even arrange delivery of your stuff if you live in the area. I found some amazing bar stools for $15 each, a lazyboy style chair for $25 and some cheap sofas at around $30 each. In short: it is an absolute treasure chest and you can also feel good about contributing to a well recognised charity that is working for an Australia that is free from poverty. Good luck exploring!

This is possibly my single favourite op shop in Melbourne…read more The clothes are very well laid-out by style and colour (e.g. All white t-shirts are together) although my OCD takes over occasionally and I find myself putting stuff elsewhere if I see it incorrectly stashed. The funky music always makes me smile, and there is a vintage section at the front where they have special items. They have a ton of adult clothing, some kids' stuff, books, a load of kitchenware, lots of furniture and jewellery. They are even open now on Sundays so I don't have to cram my weekend op shop fix into Saturday! The only thing I could think of to improve is to offer a few more hooks in the change rooms.

This store in Northcote Plaza is overcrowded with stock. The three customers could barely navigate…read morethe stock let alone each other. The stock itself looks cheap and is more expensive then it should be. Considering that the quality doesn't appear too good. perhaps this is the place to go for a "wear once" item? There is a wide range of women's fashion, jewelery, bags and shoes. The mantra appears to be the more sparkly the better. I love a bit of bling but evidently too much poor quality sparkle is not a good thing. The loud techno-Christmas music in October completed my idea of shopping hell. Unfortunately this place was not my cup of tea, I wish I could award it two stars but I would feel bad for misleading you.

A hip Northcote shop selling a range of stock by a whole slew of Australian designers, I Dream a…read moreHighway is a friendly boutique with the admirable aim of supporting local talent, and providing interesting and affordable designs to buyers. As well as selling a range of womens and mens clothes, accessories and jewellery, I Dream a Highway does a fine line in interesting home decor items such as horse shaped wall hangings made out of vintage wallpapers and the like. And with I Dream a Highway's founders arranging events such as the upcoming Northcote Independent Fashion Festival at the neighbouring Northcote Social Club, you can support I Dream a Highway's admirable ambitions even if their garb isn't quite your style.

Fabulous small business with beautiful products. Mostly made…read morein Melbourne. Value is excellent knowing that it is made in Australia. Lovely staff. Great selection.

If I had to describe Melbourne fashion label Obus in one word, it would be this: bright. Obus'…read moreaesthetic is vividly, individually, unusually, bright. Nestled amongst High Street's vintage boutiques, Obus is a decidedly modern clothing boutique aimed squarely at the modern 'travelling' woman. "What does this mean?" You might ask. Well it means that Obus' clothing is - according to its founders - designed to be comfortable, practical and wearable. Pink blousson trousers not withstanding. Where Obus really excels is with its wearable graphic prints and beautifully bright colours. Prices are commensurately expensive for clothes made locally and well but if you're a fan of bright colours, beautiful fabrics and have $150 to spare on a blouse, Obus might just be the perfect fit.