Finally a boutique that understands women and their bodies. That sells beautiful cloths, shoes,…read moreaccessories at a affordable price. They even do spray tan!! The 2 ladies that own the store are absolutely gorgeous and friendly and don't push stuff on you or tell you it looks good just to get a sale and very very helpful. If you are looking for that special outfit or just cool clothes give this boutique a look. Parking at the rear of building. And if you have a real woman's body shape, large breast etc they will have the outfit for you. My friend is a 20EE and she looked stunnnig in one of their dresses - worth a look!! I and my friend will be making this a regular stop on our weekly shopping trips.

This is me pretending to talk to my friend Kate about fashion:…read more Me: 'Hey girl, I love your dress, is that from .... Target Free Fusion?' Kate: 'It's an Alice Mccall.' Me: 'Oh right. Hehe. Of course.' Kate: ......'Is your skirt made of newspaper?' I'm not a fashion expert but these names might mean something to you: Palma Talulah Shakuhachi, This is Genevive, One Teaspoon, Children of the Sun, Azuki, Alice Mccall, Piper Lane? Love Affair is actually a bit of a surprise. You have to pass the chicken shop, and the Cafe Primo, and the Blockbuster, and the Eagle Boys, and then at the end of this suburban dream shopping centre you find: funky high end fashion. Who knew? The shop is small but packed full of stuff and from what I can see they have a high turnover, not unlike my handbag and chocolates. While I'm not a fashionista I have noticed that they have one-offs and quirky pretty things that you wouldn't find anywhere else. They also always have sales racks at the front with really nice stuff too. And the store name: provocative isn't it? Makes you want to buy a dress. And some condoms. Good store.

This store was a pleasant surprise! I stumbled in here still reeling from my stroll through One…read moreRundle down the road and expected more sky high prices and mouth pursing glamour. Not so! The clothes here are not only beautiful but they're totally affordable. Considering Stuart Street Dulwich is a bit of an exxy spot the prices here are really very low. They had a sale rack out front with lovely pieces from Finders Keepers and Mink Pink and the prices started from ten dollars! Swoon! The staff are very nice here and they have a second area next door with lots of lovely Wish and Paper Heart clothes where you can try things on and hang out on the comfy couch and feel a bit special. Let there be Lace. I will be back.

Alexandra & Lace is located in the delightful cluster of shops in Dulwich. This area holds such…read morecharm, mostly as it feels quite hidden away which gives it an exclusive vibe. Alexandra & Lace is, in my opinion the best of the few clothing shops in the group. It is geared for the most part towards women in their 20s and 30s with an outstanding selection of brands such as mink pink, ladakh, wish and tigerlilly, amongst others. It's a great place to pick up a tasteful frock that is at the cutting edge of fashion. Most of them are quite affordable also, with an average price being around $79.95. For those ladies who enjoy Rundle st and Norwood Parade boutiques, this store will provide you with a Miss Gladys/Tu Yu/Birdcage style shopping experience minus the crowds. You may just nab the store all to yourself. If you can't make it during opening hours, they may even open the boutique for you by special arrangement. The number is on the door!

If you aren't interested in female fashion in any way, please look away now: this review is going…read moreto get super girlie/ style geeky. As much as I love cute fashion (hint: it's a lot), I am also a lazy, lazy person and love shopping for fashion whilst in my pj's in bed even more. The inevitable result is that I actually physically visit fewer and fewer boutiques and stores in real life. The Birdcage is one of the few boutiques I will actually get out of bed for. And here's why (oooh, I feel a list coming on...) 1. It's around the corner from where I live. So while I *do* have to change out my pyjamas, I don't have to put in too much effort to get there. 2. The act of browsing there is enjoyable. The smallish space has personality, with vintage trinkets and boudoir styling to offset the racks and racks of fashion, as well as spacious change rooms. The visual merchandising works really well - they even organise product by hue which I really dig. 3. The sale rack is ever present out the front. What girl doesn't love a bargain? 4. The prices. Falling somewhere in between fast fashion prices and higher end boutiques, you can easily walk in with $50 and walk out with a gorgeous little summer top, or spend $450 on a splurge piece. I'd say median prices are around the $150 mark and the quality in my experience has been really good (but of course that will depend on label). 5. The labels. It's a well curated selection of both local and national labels, from SA locals to Australoid bigwigs, it's an aesthetically cohesive range that fits somewhere between out and out girlie and on trend. Cameo, Finders Keepers, Keepsake are all stocked here, to name a few. Lots of whimsy going on with short skater skirts and shades that gently meander from cream to pale blue, with the occasional party piece thrown in. 6. Lover. This cult Aussie label is A BIG DEAL to stock. While Lover pieces stocked at the Birdcage are few and far between, it is one of the only places in Adelaide (I think Whistles also stock select pieces but I could be wrong...) to nab yourself a piece or simply ogle it in real life. As a HUGE Lover fan this is a massive selling point for me.

Birdcage has been one of my go-to places to shop for a while now. It's more affordable than Sooki,…read moreand has a broader range than Kitschy. The staff at Birdcage are really friendly, despite being oh-so-purdy and always impeccably dressed. They also don't mind having a bit of a chat and take the time to guide you through new stock, which I always appreciate - I'm a big shopper! If I don't have time to stop by and actually browse, I just check out the sales rack out the front - how handy is it to have a sales rack just sitting there. Sometimes I just want to discreetly carry it away with me as I walk past...

Finally a women's clothing store that sells sizes from 10 to 24 with a great selection of styles…read moreand colours for any age group and....the prices are excellent. Plus their catch phrase "Keeping It Real" is so true! On this particular visit they were having a nothing over fifty dollars sale, I ended up buying a nice cool cotton blouse reduced from $89.95 to $50.00, so happy with my purchase as I don't buy easily any more. Besides, when I left home in the morning it was on the cool side and by the time mid morning came round the temperature increased and I was boiling, so it was good timing to find the blouse. One prominent brand name stocked at Sorbet and some of you may be familiar with the brand is called Lavender Road. If not, it does contain various styles and colour combinations for the mature casual woman but there are pieces which are suitable for any age group. There are several stores located Australia wide and I noticed in their latest brochure there is a competition to win a trip to the Whitsundays in Queensland! A good enticement to shop in store instead of online!

Sooki is like the super babe'n big sister whose wardrobe you wanted to raid when you were 13…read more Effortless, covetable and always on trend. Sooki is in fact, the big sister store to Kitschy (formerly Kitschy & Cute... I guess they're no longer cute?), a hop skip and jump down the road on the Parade. Where Kitschy stocks more affordable pieces and up-and-comers, Sooki is out and out established names: we're talking Bec & Bridge, Wildfox Couture, Shakuhachi, Alice McCall, Rachel Gilbert. The collections remain accessible with smatterings of young labels like Friend of Mine as well locals including Finders Keepers, which are on the lower end of the price point. The two room Norwood store is pretty sweet to browse. While there isn't a lot going on with visual merchandising, there's lots of space, with well lit change rooms and easily accessible racks in which to spot that standout piece. Every time I go into Sooki the girls are polished to the max and looking amazing, as well as being super friendly and welcoming. They're always more than happy to offer styling advice to girls who need it too. Last time I was there the girl chatted my ears to the point of falling off, which some people might mind, but I was up for a bit of banter. In all, Sooki is a go-to for me when I'm after a one off piece or something a little more fancy pants*. *Disclaimer: I can't promise they will have ACTUAL fancy pants.

So cute, so chic, so trendy, so stylish, so... Pricey…read more I absolutely love Sooki though. It's always one step ahead of others in fashion, and stocks upscale designer products - one of my favourites being Shakuhachi. I have spent my life savings on this store. Was it worth it though? Oh yes. Nothing can beat that feeling of walking out with a Sooki bag in hand, a big grin on your face and a feeling of knowing you'll look supa fly Saturday night. Whether you're going to buy or browse, Sooki is always a pleasant shopping experience. The girls are gorgeous and friendly, always offering assistance to customers. This store is located at the top of The Parade, towards Portrush Rd.

I came across Thurley whilst visiting the newly rennovated Burnside Village Shopping Centre for the…read morefirst time. It is only a small shop but it is beautifully decorated and it enticed me in with its sale signs and exquisite displays. I had never heard of the label before but was very impressed. Definitely designer fashion, beautiful, rich, textured fabrics that are glamorous and timeless. After a little bit of research, I found out that the label is Australian and founded by Helen O'Connor, who is a frequent visitor to Paris, which shows in her gorgeous designs and even the shop fit out. I didn't end up buying anything, but if I had a special occasion and wanted to indulge in something a little different I would certainly back here.

Lula Blu has lasted for several years next to its sister store 'Lula Tu' on that every changing…read morestrip of shops on Glen Osmond road. They were previously all factory outlet stores but have morphed into a perculiar mix of dubious fashion and useful but inconsistently themed retailers. Lula Blu is a little gem in the rough on this busy road linking the city and the South Eastern Freeway. Perfect for even the most discerning of Bowerbirds it specialises in handbags, jewellery and a few selected items of clothing. The immense selection of affordable, interesting and unique jewellery is what interests me most. The wonderful badges and quirky purses make perfect gifts or little indulgences for your own collection. The bags are for the most part very pretty and inexpensive but I have an aversion to non-leather accessories of this type, so sadly they are not for me. The clothes are also VERY affordable and appealing for women around the 20 to 50 mark. This collection is extended on next door in Lula Tu with the welcome addition of shoes! Be sure to check out these two little gems if you're in the area.

Aqua boutique sells a range of womens' clothing, mainly high-end beachwear…read more They sell a lot of loose, flowy dresses and tops. They are mostly colourful and bright, good for colour-blocking and summer days. A lot of their stock are floral, kaftan, and cotton. I've found a number of cute items but none that I would buy at the drop of a hat. They are a high-end boutique, so prices aren't cheap. The accessories, however, are very nice. Bright big necklaces, beads, bracelets, and the trending accessories you would find in fashion magazines nowadays. I liked that they had a lot of nautical stripes, including on maxi skirts which I've tried to find everywhere but couldn't get in my size (mini-human size), so I was really happy when I found one at Aqua that I didn't have to wear on my neck for it to fit. If I'm not mistaken, the owners are Italian and take regular trips to Italy to survey the fashion trends over there and bring back to Adelaide. It's really a very nice boutique, a bit pricey, but nice.