Paloma Bleu is a lovely little upper-scale boutique situated on the Bridport Street shopping strip…read more While this may be an area frequented largely by ladies who lunch, Paloma has the edge that the surrounding stores so severely lack. Stocking a great range of both local and international designers such as Josh Goot, Karen Walker, Lover, Tolani and Wildfox Couture, the clothing is both beautiful and on trend. This is the type of place that you come to splurge, so save up your pennies and go check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Currently Closed!!!. I went past Monday July 17 2022 There was no roof it was covered in graffiti…read moreand boarded up. Was an Awesome place to shop when opened. The footscray Savers is still operating but prices are pretty high in Footscray the last time I shopped there.

Set aside at least three hours, and come unburdened by handbags, umbrellas, children, anything…read morethat's going to need your hands and/or attention. Don't even bring your wallet, just stick a $20 note in your pocket because that's probably all you'll need to buy the load of clothes and bric-a-brac you're inevitably going to find. This store is enormous and it's full of crap. I'm not being mean, I'm sure they'll tell you the same. The fact is, if you have the eyes and the patience to spot the diamond in the rough, and you don't mind trawling through racks and racks of rough stuff, you'll get your bling, and you'll proudly tell people that it only cost you a fiver...even less possibly, 20% less if you're a student and you buy it on a Sunday, or a senior and buy it on a Monday. Savers provides little red baskets on wheels for you to drag your loot around in until your arms and shoulders are shaking with exhaustion and excitement, and you know there's nothing left to do but to queue for ages (sometimes) for a change room to make sure that flowery, mid-80s, Sussans shirt goes with the long, Indian skirt you found in the Long Indian Skirts aisle. This goes with that, you know the jingle.

This sweet little women's clothing store is worth ducking in to if you're looking for a new dress…read moreor outfit that is new but vintage inspired. Each rack is colour coordinated - great for if, like me, you realise that waaay too much of your wardrobe is navy blue and perhaps you should check a different section! The store is very pretty and whimsical in style. In addition to clothes, there's lots of little gifts, jewellery and home decorations.

I love nothing more than being able to say the piece of jewellery I'm wearing is a one-off - which…read moreis why I get a thrill out of scouring the aisles of The Bead Centre on Smith Street, Collingwood for an array of charms and beads to create my very own unique treasure. The best bit is, more often than not you come across charms that are identical to those used on current accessories in stores such as Sportsgirl. Being able to create an 'of the moment' piece for a quarter of the price you'd pay for it in store is exceptional. And I love that you can customise it to your own taste. The Bead Centre carries an extensive range of chains, leather straps, clasps, charms, beads, baubles, crystals, stones and more - as well as a huge range of ready-made costume jewellery with the lowest prices in Australia.

I have yet to find a quality bead shop that stocks the particular items I am looking for such as…read morequality leather cord, clasps and metal accessories. Keep searching for better quality, unless you are just looking for something to get you by.

This boutique on Toorak Road doesn't scream popular fashion, loud prints or over-trendy garb. In…read morefact, it is just the opposite, preferring to exist as a quiet little store full of great finds - that carries brands such as Calvin Klein, Lisa Brown, French Sole, Fleur Wood, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dulce and Jeffrey Campbell, to name a few. I love the way the store is set up - with the wall of shoes allowing you to see everything without bending or reaching too high or low. There's a warm, alluring ambience and the fashion and footwear offers those looking for quality and quiet style without being over the top of showy. My favourites at this store include their ultra comfy ballet flats and the wide array of decadent high cut boots. And with free parking available just in front of the store, you'll be able to shop and not worry about getting a ticket. But keep in mind that limited stock is available (which is why I shop here) so if you find something you like, just get it or you will be sorry.

A refreshing haven from the overstuffed racks of the local op shops and knock off chains, Rred does…read moreboutique beautifully. A stark, light filled white space wreathed by lipstick red on the building's outer shell; Rred instantly pushes the focus onto its' stock and it's stock alone. All this is generally supplemented by the sounds of indie-electro-pop-alternative, depending on the day and season, which is as good a reflection of the clothing on offer's style as anything else. As for the clothes, Rred produces only a few simple basic clothes designs each season, but makes them with one off or limited run textiles and fabrics, so there's only a couple of each particular garment. Annoyingly, many of the clothes are often 'one size fits all' with all the usual ambiguity as to what exactly that size is, but the stiffer fabrics are generally utilised for the looser cuts and stretchy fabric for the tighter fitting items. There's also a rack of retro/secondhand clothes that throws out some real finds. Among the things that Rred does best is shoes, with a range of boots and/or footwear each season in a wide range of colours, but often themed around a similar, modern-idea-of-an-old-time-y-cobbler's-work aesthetic. Prices generally fall between the $20 to $150 bracket. The clothes are all well cared for, and the staff helpful without being too pushy.

Tucked in the very corner of Hamilton Place, one wonders how it can have been going for so long? I…read moreguess op-shops stay, even if by sheer will alone. It's hard to spot this one, at the very end of a strip of shops that flew off the side of the square. And it's so tiny that everything has been crammed in. Best thing? The 30 cent book basket out the front. Thirty Cents. Everything is cheap, good place to go for an emergency jumper or raincoat or creative gift. Last time I was there I saw a really beautiful mobile for only a few dollars. Put some effort into looking and you might just be surprised!

I spent way too much time here today, but the deals were just too good!…read more A few things.... - It's charity. The money you spend goes out to those in need. I can help others by shopping? Sure! Why not?!?! - Good deals! Seriously. This week they a few things going on. It's buy 2 items, get the third item (of equal or lesser value) free. This is for any items! Jewelry, clothes, bags, dinnerware, etc. And, a bag of books are only $10. - Friendly service. They have the nicest and friendliest employees here! Wait, can I call them employees? I'm sure they're all volunteer workers. Either way, they have been the most helpful people I have ever encountered whilst shopping. To note... - The clothes are arranged by color and not sizes. - Make sure you get a loyalty card. For every $10 you spend, you get a sticker. After so many, you get a discount off a purchase. - If the clothes in the front aren't cheap enough for you, they have a clearance rack at the back with $5 items. Are you still reading this? What are you waiting for??? Gooooooooooooooooooo! :)

Friendly staff, huge store, packed rails but not so packed that you can't actually see any of the…read moreclothes. Prices are reasonable and the selection of books is massive. Definite potential for the best Op Shop in Melbourne.