Side Street stocks all the types of brands and clothes I yearn for. Yes, it's another one of those…read morelovely Paddington shops that tends to sell the same brands over and over, but don't hold that against it, please. This place sells London Rebel shoes - quite nice styles and surprisingly affordable - as well as relevant fashion styles and some really standout jewellery pieces and accessories. They also occasionally sell some Sass & Bide. I was drawn in by the really distinctive skirts and dresses. You pretty much have your pick of styles here; if you need festival fashions, just ask to see their playsuits and shorts; if you want a cute weekend outfit, take your pick of the patterned dresses. Or go more casual and choose a cami with one of their remarkable jewellery pieces. Side Street is another great stop on a Paddington shopping day.

I will always remember this place fondly as the store in which I found my new, most favourite…read moredress. They have a lot of gorgeous clothes in here, ranging from casual to special occasion styles, for men and women. I was stoked to find the dress I eventually bought, and on sale for only $20. As well as stocking super trendy clothes, the shop is really nicely set up with helpful but not pushy service. I will definitely be returning to this place, and I can hardly wait.

On Vulture Street just up from The Cupcake Parlour and before the strangely out of place Asian…read moregrocer sits 'The Happy Cabin'. Walking through the doors you're greeted by a carefully collected emporium of unique, kitsch and Etsy-esque wares. The stores motto says: "A haven for sexy lumberjacks, dorky girls and lovers of worldly design and trinketry." Couldn't have said it better myself. There's the mint green brogues, the gold boots, Field Notes pencils and notebooks and a geometric print onesie that I imagine is only able to be worn by a Ginger bearded man with a fox hat on his head. As I'm distracted by the wonderful eye candy within this absolutely happy cabin I chatter with the owner's partner, Jaime and this is all part of the experience. It is so inviting and homely, as a cabin might be, and I want to pull up a chair, grab a coffee and continue nattering away. Truth be told, the space would be rather fitting for a in-store cafe and maybe even a roasty faux fire to give a true cabin feel. And points to the owners for creating a store where you walk out feeling happy, creative, embracing your dorkiness and plotting how you might acquire a few more things from their range. Joining venues like The End, I think The Happy Cabin will be one of the first in a line of new additions to West End that will only add to the revitalisation of this end of Vulture Street.

The Happy Cabin have been picky and choosy with their stock, not having a ridiculously large range…read morebut being 100% behind every item they've decided to sell. I was pleased to correctly identify the shoes and bags as coming from ex-Etsy store Golden Ponies, where everything is beautifully handmade in Mexico. The gent behind the counter informed me that almost everything in the Happy Cabin comes from Etsy sellers, so that's pretty great. Having such a small and hand-picked collection of wares, I'd love to see a couple of plus-size items on the racks too. There are only so many bags, shoes and notebooks I can pick up while glancing at the stacks of clothes racks I can't buy from. Speaking of notebooks, though... I'm a stationery addict, and I couldn't leave without letting myself buy the limited edition National Crop Edition of Field Notes memo books. It was nice to observe that there isn't a ridiculous retail markup on any of the items in store, either - stay off etsy and just visit the Happy Cabin, Brisbane.

Mimco is ordinarily not my cup of Tea, but I was recently…read morewon over by their charming boutique on James St. Initially I stepped inside because I was drawn in by their beautiful and elaborate christmas window display. (Think an artfully arranged plethora of good looking handbags.) The decor is fresh and modern and the space really lets the products speak for themselves. The sales staff are super friendly and knowledgable, and I am suitably impressed with the range of sweet totes, bags and wallets. (The wilderness collection is my pick.) Next time you're in a bag rut or in need of impossibly cute shoes (Tinkerbell platforms I'm looking at you!) I recommend giving Mimco a go.

I think I was just as taken with the lovely Director of the store (Nicole Byrne) as I was with the…read moreclothes, to be honest. When you come across shop staff who are friendly but not pushy, you tend to remember them. And be grateful. Sure, there were lots of lovely maxi dresses (her window display featuring some really striking, stripey maxis was what caught my attention in the first place), and the shop stocks labels like Talulah, MinkPink, Miss Cherry etc. Think dresses perfect for a Brisbane lass wanting to look cool and stay fresh in the debilitating humidity. (Basically - light, floaty and not at all restrictive). But what I thought was a really lovely touch were the cellophane-wrapped, home made shortbread biscuits Nicole gave me, which she told me were little pre-Xmas gifts she was giving out to customers. And I didn't even buy anything! Also look out for the jewellery she imports from New York - by a label called Kenneth. It apparently sells out the minute it comes in (I tried on a really amazing gold chain choker - kinda urban, kinda rock-chick and like nothing I'd seen during any of my shopping explorations).

My new favourite shop! Has a variety of amazing clothes at all different prices so there's really…read moresomething for everyone. Everything had a certain elegance to it. I wanted it all! The customer service was superb. The owner was so friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!

My favourite thing about this store is the sign. It's a great design featuring a woman whose hair…read moremorphs into abstract ocean waves with flowers floating atop them and a little fox looking fearfully over his shoulder. There's also a giant orange circle which I take to be the sun and the font used is just perfect. Moving on from my inappropriate attachment to the sign, the shop itself is nice enough. There are some lovely things in here but when I visited I didn't find anything that had me reshuffling my weekly budget. It may have just been unlucky timing for my visit though; it's clear to see this is a great place for ladies' clothing.

This place is totally charming! Frankie & the Fox is a ladies fashion boutique along Oxford Street…read morethat sells some really gorgeous clothes. You'll find something for every occasion with cute shorts, flowy tops, and classy frocks for a night out. They stock some well-known brands like Ladakh, and have styles for whatever mood you're in. if you're feeling girly, have a look at the cute maxi skirts or frilled dresses. Go for something flowy if you're feeling whimsical, or step out in something strong for a day at the races. Frankie & the Fox has pretty much everything a girl wants in a little boutique clothing store. Prices are pretty good and the shop sing is enough to invite anyone in because it's so quirky and fun. You can find them on Facebook to see more pictures and hear about special offers. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frankie-the-Fox/135415263183748?sk=info

Can I recommend this boutique anymore than 5 stars? Service I received was thoughtful, not…read moreintrusive and absolutely impeccable. The Manager should have an award for her way with customers. Not only were items found for me on and off the showroom floor, but they suited my body shape and personal style so very well. Scanlan Theodore New Farm is in a class of their own. A quiet, unassuming leader in the business of creating a young woman's new wardrobe. Congratulations and Thank you !

I recommend you only shop at this store in person, and not make online purchases. The 2 stars are…read morefor my in person experience. I would give zero stars for my online retail experience. I purchased a number of items online for a trip I had in 5.5 weeks. After 2 weeks of seeing they had not yet even been sub to be shipped out, I wrote them an email. They wrote back saying they would ship my things out, but that they no longer had a number of the items in stock - and could they pick some items for me? I wish I had said no, but I agreed as long as they could get the shipment out that day. What they should have done, the professional thing to do, would have been to refund me for the items they no longer had in stock and offered to expedite my shipping. It has now been 4 weeks since I put in the order. I have not received my items. I imagine I'll receive them in a week or two, when I no longer have need of the items I ordered. The store is a cute local shop - they do not have the customer service skills to being doing retail on a global scale.

Pushing the unassuming heavy glass door on Winn St you step…read moreinto a little store called the Outpost. Now it's a little tough for me to define this space. Do I talk about the collection of Zines and Mag's I have perused here on many an occasion? The range of amazing woman's clothing I have lusted over? The art events they have hosted? Or the friendly staff I've had good chats with? it is a bit more than your average retail space. I've been coming here for a while and I love their sourced and curated collection of eclectic designs from artists around the globe. Definitely worth a gander if you are valley side!

This menswear shop manages to pull off a bit of 'discount outlet' vibe while still managing to feel…read morehigh end (well, at least to me). They stock all the conventional standbys in business wear as well as some cool variations on the traditional which will appeal to the fashion forward corporate types. I went there to buy a couple of new shirts before a job interview a few years ago and came away with two shiny new additions to my wardrobe and surprisingly, change from $100. One of the finds, a fine white cotton number with a small collar and buttons down to the navel, has become one of my favourites for its casual yet stylish look and comfortable feel. Oh and yes, I got the job.

We walked in not needing a Thing. But what we Found was the…read moremost beautiful, quality menswear. My son fell in love with suit pants and the were tailored to him on the spot. The women (yes, three women) who waited on us, were so warm and lovely! We will definitely be back! Thank you for a terrific shopping experience!