DJ's: an endangered species from the mono-lithic period where shopping for couture pieces and…read morespending 3 hours on a Sunday in one air-conditioned department store was "a done thing." Lost in the wilderness, this department store has quickly dwindled in life and breadth of product thanks to encroaching online shopping and competitive, low cost, reasonable quality department stores capturing their consumers. You can still find the rare brand name watch, pair of shoes on sale or makeup in store at a fair price and I love still wandering through the powder puff girls and clouds of perfume on the ground floor (where else can you get such an experience). However, the range, value and poor internal workings of the place mean that it is becoming a forgotten species. This DJs in particular has lost its way, shutting down their fine dining food court and imported produce section and putting on about 1 staff member for every 100 customers so you can never find a damn sales person when you need one (or they have no interest in serving you). Displays are cluttered and floors have been crammed with so many brands you can get in their original outlets or stores that the quality and health of the David Jones "premium brand department store" is lost. The only way I can see this species being brought back from near extinction is to re-instate and connect a fine dining food court to DJ's, add in fancy change rooms, high quality service, cut half their range so high end brands (that you can't get anywhere else) are available to touch and feel and completely refit the place to feel like one of those luxe shopping centres you get in Harrods, Dubai or HK. I hope to see the "day of old" department store return, but first it has to lift it's game.

Wow, I'm really going to go against the tide of popular opinion here but I just have to say it …read more.. David Jones just ain't what it used to be! While the service is ok and the products are alright, I think it's a sad indictment on what we see as good service these days when we expect dodgy service and are almost surprised when we don't receive it. I will admit the service is better than what you'll get in many places but I have a couple of really bad DJ's experiences. I have stood in the electrical department for longer than 30 minutes on two separate occasions waiting for someone to take my money so I could take home a new plasma tv. One guy approached me and told me he didn't deal with the particular brand I was after so he'd get someone else to help me. No-one came! A tip for you ... David Jones will price match so don't be fooled by the fact they seem more expensive than other places. They are as keen to make a sale as the next guy. Apologies for being a negative Nora but I just felt this page needed some balance.

I like my local Target at Unley. It's not as big as the Target stores at Castle Plaza or Marion…read moreshopping centre but the that is precisely what I like about it. You can still get your hands on their great bargains without having to fight your way through the crowds and enormous car parks. If this isn't a contradiction in terms, its almost Target at Unley has more of a community feel about it. I know that may sound strange because I'm talk about a large chain store but what I like about this place is the staff are all approachable and helpful. They appear to stock nearly everything they do in the larger stores - they just have less of it due to being in a smaller space. Lining up at the checkout and paying for your purchases is a much quicker process here and 9 times out of 10 you'll find you're only a stones throw from your car. Let's hear if for local shopping - think of the fuel you'll save by not driving huge distances.

I'll second Kristy's comments - after I found this Target it was a regular visit for things that…read morewere 'end of life' with Target, marked down to clear - I picked up some great bargains in business shirts, pants, and even some electrical products (found an MP3 player marked down to clear at half price, some $70, back when 4gb felt like a lot and a colour screen seemed like a bonus) It is a smaller store - in fact, it feels a lot like a country Target - not the whole product range, and not a huge amount of stock, but the staff are happy to help you find anything if they have it. I still drop in once in a while, but it's not on my way home anymore.

Most Target stores are pretty standard. It's rare to walk into a Target and be amazed at how…read moredifferent it is in comparison to another Target store. This Target store have a pretty decent selection of bras and underwear at very affordable prices, and all you ladies know how expensive it is when it comes to buying these things! That's not to say that there isn't plenty of underwear in the mens department either for you gentlemen. Target is not my go-to store when it comes to clothes. Always happy to find a bargain, and if you're just looking for a plain t-shirt, tank-top or a pair of leggings then Target is definitely the place to go. I find the clothes to be more directed at older women, therefore if you are an older women then I'm sure you will love it. The DVD selection is pretty sweet. As I've previously mentioned; I'm a movie geek. I'm constantly checking bargains at every store before I buckle down and purchase a movie. Target have some great continuos bargains when it comes to DVDs. You can always find them priced at $8.99, $12.99 and sometimes even $6.99! They also keep a great selection of black and white/classic films. Overall Target is a great store to shop at. Wether you're looking for clothes, books, movies, stationary, games or even chocolate! They pretty much have it all (and it's usually a bargain!).

Target is my go to store when I need a pressie for someone, or just feel like browsing. I like this…read moreTarget in particular because it has a fair bit of variety, and they seem to have lots of stock of each product. I find the home appliance section of this Target a bit better than some of the others, and also the books. I also like that Target nooks are usually discounted all the time, so I know that I wont do much better online.

IT AIN'T TARGET, ITS TAR-JAY…read more If your looking for cheap... well actually cheap anything. Target or "Tar-jay" is the place for you. It is on the same level as K-mart or Big W but just a tiny bit more expensive. The Castle Plaza store is pretty much like any other target store, although this one seems to be setup a little better and doesn't seem to be as overstocked. Not sure if that's a bad thing, but I've never had a problem. They have a great selection of clothes, shoes, children's wear and DVD's, Not a bad place to shop if you want to pay $10.00 instead of $5.00 for a pair of jeans... but i'm sure the quality is just a little bit better. :) ADDED BONUS All targets are now open til 9pm Monday - Friday! and they stock DINOSAUR TRAIN.. Which makes my son happy! :)

This Target is one of the better ones I think. It's not huge, but it's really well-laid out and…read morealways looks extra clean & neat. As a bonus, if you're a housey person they have a big Target Home section with all the homewares you and your living quarters could ever wish for. Lucky I'm not keen on cheap shoes, otherwise I'd be in there doing battle with the other women over the latest catwalk knock-offs they have in spades. In a nutshell - a good Tarjay!

Outlet shoe stores are my favourite. Except when they're dirty and messy. I already hate feet, so…read morethe dirtier the shoe store is, the less I want to go in it. This Williams Outlet store is fairly big. I'm talking huge. The floor is really smooth and it makes me want to put on a pair of rollerskates and skate down the isles. Wouldn't that be fun? Williams stores aren't too expensive to begin with, so when you visit the outlet store when everything is discounted you'll find it easy to get your hands on a pretty sweet bargain. Due to the store being so large they have a wide variety of stock to choose from. Plenty of different sizes, styles and colours are up for grabs.

Great location - short walk from Rundle mall…read more awesome selection of frames, staff were helpful and found me the perfect pair

Mark Parsons and Kevin Rooney are your friendly Opticians at North Terrace Optometrists, and they…read morewill happily check your eyesight as well as discuss the sort of options you have with all the new technologies available to those requiring glasses or contact lenses. They have quite a good range of frames for new glasses, and a reasonably fast turnaround for delivery. A pair of glasses is a very personal thing, and these days they do not come particularly cheap but these guys are pretty affable and will allow you to make a series of payments so you are not stuck with a big lump sum all at once to pay for new glasses. Let's face it, you are lucky to get away with a new pair of glasses for under $1000.00 if you are buying new frames along with the lenses, so if you are on a low income or even a moderate income it is nice to know you can pay it over a few weeks. This is why I have been and returned to these guys; along with the fact that they have been very supportive of people on a low income whom I have brought in for an eye checkup. If you have a Medicare Card it is a minimal cost. Once you have found a decent optician it is good to stay with them because there is a lot to be said about continuity in these situations. Friends of mine who have required glasses for shortsightedness have been able to get a new pair of glasses with frames for under $200.00 so if you are on the pension or unemployment benefits, don't let their swank address in North Terrace put you off, they're worth a visit, and it is definitely worth discussing your situation and needs before you sit down for the actual eye test, just to let them know what's what. It is best to make an appointment, but I have no doubt you'll get a look in if you just wander in off the street like I did the very first time, you may have to wait for twenty minutes, but that's not too long under those sorts of circumstances; otherwise obviously, book an appointment.

What a wonderful place…read more This review is for all the people who are afraid of going to a public dentist, especially to a learner dentist at a public dental school. I didn't have the money to get my wisdom teeth out, and had to go the public health services route. I am so glad I did! I hopped in the chair and was attended to a student who was not only hot (which was admittedly weird; nobody wants a hot stranger rummaging around in their mouth before at least one good boozy date) but also the most friendly, positive and focused of any dentists I've been to. He was incredibly gentle too and I felt no pain after the first anaesthetic jabs. They suck but they are about the same amount of pain as having blood taken from your arm. A lot of my friends have chosen to have the full anaesthetic while having their teeth extracted. Maybe if you need all four removed at the same time, you might choose that. (I only needed two removed). But I really want to tell you that even for someone like me, who gets shaky at the mere thought of dentists, it is much less painful than you'd imagine. So if you are waiting, quaking in your boots, for some pimply-faced dental student to do a little shop of horrors number on your face, take a deep breath and relax. These guys are being taught so well, both in 'customer service' (otherwise known as being a nice human being) and in dentistry. They'll leave you smiling!

I was so damn disappointed when I checked this store out…read more Three storeys of Nike shoes! THREE STOREYS!!! And there were no AF1s or similar shoes. It's a very sports based store. If you're in to sports and need some shoes, this store will definitely be able to help you out. But if you're after the more fashion based shoes Nike has to offer, disregard this store and head to Hype or Footlocker.

20/12/2011 Photos Nike - Just Do It…read more Or when I saw the Swoosh sign from afar, "Must Go In!" With the help of the friendly shop assistant, she took me up to the highest 2nd level and pointed me in the right direction, and we found the perfect casual pair of going out shoes (complete with the swoosh) at Nike. She was so knowledgeable and informative about every Nike product she showed up, even I was fascinated but how much could be said about each shoe, singlet, and shorts! The swoosh sign for me will always remain retro, yet modern at the same time. Athletes and runners have been picking these shoes for so many years, for one big reason: Nike are hands down the most coolest brand of footwear out there, and it has been for a long time. If it's too expensive for you, their clothing prices are not too high! During most visits I just stare adoringly at those shoes with the Swoosh, but it isn't complete unless you go hunting for that matching singlet and shorts with your shoes...and when you do find them, it's doing time for me and Nike. Just Do It. Go on....I know you want to.