We ended up at Baby Bunting as my sister needed pampers for my niece. This is a box store that…read moreprovides all the necessary things required for babies. We ended up not only buying pampers but ended up buying a couple of other things including a walker so my niece can walk around in the house. The store looked relatively clean but their were no employees on the floor except the cash register. I guess parents know what they need and don't really need any guidance from the store employees. They have ample parking including garage parking. The store was packed with inventory and looked to be pretty busy with a line at check out. Once again only one check out counter was operating so looks like they are operating with a minimum base of employees. 4 star store for all the needs of your babies.

Considering they are several hundred metres away from the shopping centre as well as being on the…read morewrong side of the road for fashion, Monna Lisa Children's Wear has survived for several years. It is full of lovely children's clothes and communion dresses. The brands you find here you won't find in K-Mart or Target. They specialise in the Monna Lisa brand from Italy, very good quality and lovely designs. From babies up to about 14 years, they have quite a range. I have visited several times for my granddaughter and have purchased some lovely items. My granddaughter is getting too old now so maybe I will return to buy my grandson something.

This girly boutique has been a refreshing addition to the clothing store-starved local area, decked…read moreout boudoir style with chandeliers and dressing tables that double as jewellery stands. The brands stocked are all high street, but offer a good mix of affordable pieces from the likes of Cooper Street, Wish, Minkpink and Honey & Beau, as well as more expensive designs by Katherine. The selection of jewellery is a bit hit and miss, but they always have simple and more glamorous Peep Toe shoes in stock. Due to its location, I'm guessing it probably doesn't get a huge number of visitors during the week, so sometimes stock can seem a bit inconsistent. Nonetheless, I've often found myself unexpectedly picking up a pair of cute tailored shorts, a floaty printed summer dress or blouse for the office.

This review is for the Australian Way shop in the International Terminal of the Sydney Airport (Air…read moreSide). I found a nice Bluey Dad plush to bring home, and found that this shop's Australia merchandise to be a clear step above souvenir "stuff". If I were on a trip and needed a last minute gift to bring home to the kids, this might be the place.

When you need them just shop items to bring with me back home with a great place to stop in for…read moreshirts for five free. Get one free as well as several other items. I also have Adams representing indigenous people of Australia. Great service and airport prices.

I made the mistake with my first child of buying everything brand, spanking new. I now have a spare…read moreroom full of very expensive regret that I didn't find this shop sooner. 'Wear It Again Sam' is a find. It's a trove of second clothing, books, toys and DVD's for kids from birth to double digits. Even better is that you can offload some of your own seconds and they will give you a combination of cash and store credit for you to get more stuff that you can stumble over in the living room. The lady who founded this shop is lovely but don't let her advancing years fool you, she is wily and has been looking at cast-offs for year. Her valuation of the items I took in for sale involved a silent one-sided negotiation using something akin to a closely guarded ancient algorithm. I felt grateful as she relieved me of a some seriously great gear in return for fifteen real Australian dollars and a store credit. She's impressive. The store also does costume/party hire. This room is bright and sparkly and should have a health warning for those suffering migraines. Make this shop your go to if you have kids. Note: Be sure to call them in advance if you wish to sell items as they, quite sensibly, are looking seasonal stock only.

I've been going here to get pants taken up and all sorts of other alterations for years now. Lilly…read moreand her husband do a great job in a short time and for a reasonable price. They've moved around the centre a few times but are currently down the Coles end of the centre opposite Payless Shoes. She seems to do most jobs in a one dat turn around but a few times I've been really rushed and she's been able to do it same day or even on the spot.

I got the sleeves of a collared shirt shortened here for $25…read more The lady there is lovely. The method she used to shorten the sleeve was the traditional method - where the cuff as well as the sleeve opening are all undone and then stitched up. This method preserves the original sleeve design (mine had two buttons) and is a lot more time consuming but definitely a cleaner approach. The price is very reasonable for the service. Highly recommended! Turn around was quick too, got my shirt back the next night!

Tanya Miller's child's shop of treasures is a Northern Beaches secret gem. It lives up to its name…read morebecause it is truly a treasure trove of pre-loved children's clothing ranging from newborn to 10 years old. They also sell children's furniture, giftware, books and accessories such as amber necklaces. If your children's clothes are fashionable, without tears, stains, without excessive fading and freshly laundered you can sell your clothes to the shop and be paid in cash or you can accept store credit. This kind of recycling can save time, resources and your money and be a great positive social change. There are some wonderful brands available in The Secret Closet including Sprout, Gap, Bebe, Pumpkin Patch, Ralph Lauren and Country Road. Tanya also sews and has handmade goods such as bibs, hair accessories and dresses. You can see an example of the dresses being sold in her shop also. The only challenge is to walk out of her shop without buying anything at all.

Attik is my failsafe pre-date/pre-party/pre-anything-that-requires-a new-outfit CBD store. The…read morestock changes weekly so no matter how many times you drop in, you'll always find some new additions to try on. The racks are filled with cute but on-trend pieces, with plenty of quirky dresses, summer maxis and simple tops. Half my wardrobe probably comes from here now because it's such an easy shop to pop into on a lunch-break. (Damn you city stores and your tempting merchandise!) The prices are generally pretty good, and there are a few permanent sale racks down the back. Shopaholics beware. Go check it out, but don't say I didn't warn you...