DO NOT PURCHASE FROM BY SAN SEBASTIAN. If you have any issues they will completely ignore you. I…read morepurchased a wool blanket that developed a hole after 2 washes. I have tried to contact twice and they literally won't reply to either the contact form on their website or their contact email. They will take your money and then if you have any issues you're on your own. Horrible customer service. Don't give this charlatan business your money.

The name, By San Sebastien kind of gives the impression that San Sebastien is a designer and this…read moreis the shop holding his designs. This is not the case, I don't know exactly who San Sebastien is maybe he would like to think that he designed the clothes he sells, I really don't know. Anyway By San Sebastien is a trendy clothing shop with an excellent location as it sits among the busy cafes and restaurants in Coogie, so it does not have much competition but a great deal of traffic. The clothes are stylish but expensive, mainly well known brands such as G star, Bauhaus, Le Specs, Bauhaus, Lee, just to name a few. I do like the clothes, but I don't think I'll be shopping there unless they have a sale, I already own too many clothes. They do have some really funky pendant chains at the counter though, they are worth checking out.

There are many vintage clothing stores around Sydney, however many of them would be more…read moreappropriately categorised as overpriced junk shops. I am blown away sometimes by how some of these shops stay in business as they are not selling good clothes and what they are selling could be picked up at any St Vin's or Salvo's shop for a fraction of the price. Reuze Vintage in Paddington does not fit into this category but is rather offering quality vintage stock. A relatively new shop, Reuze is more geared towards women and with much lacy garments and formal clothing for both men and women, it is not a shop, which particularly appeals to my sense of style, but none the less their clothes are high in quality and providing a fashion style many people will love.

I stumbled upon this place last week and fell in love. With everything. The owner has done a…read morewonderful job of collating a killer wardrobe full of clothes, jewellery, shoes, hats, bags and collectables. Girls who like vintage clothes will be in heaven - there's actually so much to go through that I had to take a time out and go back another day. While some dresses are around the $100 mark (some worth it, others only racking up the dollars because they're old), there's also a great range for $25, which is a steal considering all the love and effort that went into making clothes back in the day. Yes, you could probably spend your weekends trawling op shops to find similar items at a fraction of the price, but here all the hard work has been done for you and it's definitely worth supporting a local shop owner taking a brave leap.

This is a really small shop but looks like trendy. Always displaying fashionable dresses. If you…read moreare looking for something not ordinally, girly, cute, sexy items then please come and check it out! If you are not living around here, then go to a website. You can purchase items via the web. This shop is located on the Oxford Street Mall and very close to the Bondi Junction Station.

Kellie Maree designs is a lovely little in Coogee. My…read more'Lover' and I were walking past and he said "that's a nice dress." So I waltzed on in and had a look. There is a lot of formal wear that isn't really my cup of tea, however, she stocks some cute labels. Studibaker, Truese, Paco PM, to name a few. The store is really boutique-y and has a nice feel to it. You may find a cute little bag or some gorgeous patent stilletto's. She has ready to wear cocktail and formal wear but you can order bridal or evening gowns as well. You have to give a few months notice, of course. Overall, a pleasant little outlet.

From the owner: The store carries such brands as; Binny, Honey & Beau, Pink Ruby, Jendi, Diavolina and Kellie…read moreMarees own brand for casual, party and workwear. Sizing from 8-16 in clothing and 5-10 in shoes. There is also a range of eveningwear and bridesmaid dresses from Truese. The website offers a glimpse into the variety carried within the store.

There are two Bikini Islands within half a block of each other on Campbell Parade. One (this one!)…read moreis a clearance store and the other stocks the non-clearance stuff. In fact every third shop on Campbell Pde seems to at least stock swimwear if not a specialty beach gear shop. Bikini Island has a really good range, with tops and bottoms sold separately- for those of us who don't fit the pre-set size standards imposed by swimwear designers or who like to mix & match. The clearance store stocks some of my favourite swimwear designers (Zimmerman, Tigerlily etc) as well as Bikini Island's own label which is decent and pretty cheap! If you end up at the beach without swimmers it's not going to break your wallet to pop in here and pick up a new costume and they also stock towels, goggles - most things you'd require for a day frolicking on Bondi Beach.

I really don't like shopping for swimsuits but stopped in for a hat and noticed the high quality of…read morethe material on suits and returned next day. SO thankful I did! I literally walked in, told lovely Tess sales woman, exactly what I was looking for, and in less than 5 minutes I had the best looking and fitting bikini I have ever owned! Not only that but she taught me how to fit the fabric to work for me!!! It was truly the best shopping experience I have had in the longest time! I'm sending all my friends to see her now! Thank you!!!

Me and Moo is the kind of place where you want everything. It does simple, earthy, relaxed style so…read morewell that it inspires you to invest in your casual wear. This is the place to find that 'perfect' white t-shirt or pair of jeans. Labels like Jac + Jack, Jbrand, Velvet and American Vintage line the walls or live on the old wooden table in the middle of the store. This sort of effortless chic does not come without a price tag. You could be looking at upwards of $100 for a basic singlet. That said the fit will be amazing, the cotton may be blended with cashmere and the quality impeccable. It is possible to grab a piece of Me and Moo for a little less - I find their scarves are reasonable starting at approx $40.

Biird originally known as Nest Child is a Sydney hidden gem based in Clovelly which offers fashion…read morefor infants and toddlers and now with its growing store offers women's fashion and select home wares. For women there are beautiful Zimmerman silk sun frocks and they also stock the cult jean brand J Brand. I imagine squeezing my generous self into one of those waxed denim numbers that I have seen on Rhianna and decide I stick with the 'whatever-I-can find' daily look rather than aspire to the unobtainable vamp rock star. Biird has a great store configuration with the right hand side of the shop being fashion mostly for the infant - toddler girls. The boys clothing is accessed to the back of this section. To the back of the shop behind the cash register is the womens clothing. Prams and strollers can be easily pushed around in each section. This is one of the things I love about Biird is the product placement is clearly defined not jumbled together like your kid has just hurricaned through the shop and that one is able to wander around easily. Clovelly Road is a very busy street right up until the second roundabout where the 2nd block of shops are. It has some of the best bakeries, providores and of course Green Mango, Pasta Zu and Clodeli which are very popular eateries. Be savvy and use one of the side streets to park that has unlimited parking. For my little diva I purchase a couple of transeasonal pieces including a green Diesel layered dress and a beautiful cotton number from the brand Ouch. Biird also stocks Fred Bare, Gaia, Pure Baby Organic, Love Luck shoes and Baby Havaania's. The staff are incredibly helpful and having children of their own I trust their wisdom in their suggestions.

From the owner: We are a singular stop shop where you can shop the best in fashion, home wares and accessories for…read moreages newborn to adult.

Celeste Fine Jewellery offers exceptional quality Jewellery that is handcrafted to perfection…read more Their designs imbue an exemplary model for integrating precious metals with other pieces. Aside from this, they also incorporate materials like sterling silver, gold, bronze and even niobium to their jewelries. They use only the best raw materials out there to genuinely craft jewellery designed like no other. These unique and distinct pieces assure you that you won't find anyone else wearing the same kind of pieces. Moreover, you can also have a piece custom-made based on your specific preferences. At Celeste, they put their client's taste very much into consideration.

If you want something that isn't massed produced, this is the place for you. Celeste never…read morecompromises on quality and perfection and it shows in all of her work. She crafts beautiful earrings--cleverly designed hooks that allow you to add beautiful stones, or middle sections. Her rings are works of art. Celeste will also work with you to create your own pieces, or bring new life to neglected jewels.

Bondi Big Bargain is a for real treasure trove. One of my to this day favourite singlets in the…read moreworld, that I have had no less than 5 strangers comment on, was purchased here for $3. That is not a typo. Do not be misled by the massive "$3" table at the front of the shop, especially if the first things your hands fall upon are unhemmed corsets or a shirt with a sleeve missing. You must dig deep, my friends, to find the reward*. Beyond the occasional nugget of gold on the mostly-crap $3 table, it's surprising how many decent and even well-made frocks can be found in a shop with TEN DOLLAR signs plastered every metre or so. The staff could not give a toss about you or me or anyone else in the vicinity but it's hard to be annoyed when they're probably on $5 an hour. At the far end of the room is the colour-coded samples rack, another journey that has the possibilty of reaping sartorial benefits. *disclaimer: there is not always a reward on this table, sometimes it really is just all unhemmed, unfinished crap.