Lovisa at Knox City stocks hundreds of great pieces of jewellery at ridiculously cheap prices. The…read morepieces are beautiful and arranged by theme and the store is almost always having a sale of some kind. As a result, it tends to be pretty popular and visiting on a weekend results in a few traffic jams in the teensy room that is the shop. They have earrings for just $5 a pair, and $7 for three pairs. They have necklaces, rings, headbands, bracelets and bangles.... the list goes on but you get the drift. It is cheap and there is a lot to choose from. My pet peeve about this place is that they have such beautiful pieces yet they break very easily. The earrings and rings are alright, but I wouldn't recommend purchasing necklaces from here. I have bought three from here in the past and all three broke within weeks. One broke ten minutes after I got it home - that's disappointing to say the least. While it looks pretty and high quality and they give you pretty bags to carry home your new treasures, the pieces really aren't well made and are unlikely to last. Not a big fan anymore.

Great place for ear and nose piercing. Quick and cheaper than many other places. Girls are very…read morefriendly and skilled too.

I love this little shop on King street so this review is well overdue. Since the location is…read moreamongst restaurants and cafes you might not know of its existence unless you were told about it or walked by. The owner Jenny is absolutely gorgeous, so lovely & helpful. She is also very talented in all things artsy & crafty and runs origami classes where you'll be taught how to make your own bouquet of flowers or a shadow box frame of beautiful butterflies, which is the class I did. Since then I've made several of these as gifts and have been really happy with the outcome. If you are after a gift, pop in and you'll find many lovely things to browse and buy, earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. Scarves, socks umbrellas, bags and purses, hand and body lotions, unique framed artworks and cards. And of course a large selection of colorful Japanese paper. Your gift can then be beautifully wrapped by Jenny with origami paper and butterflies. A lovely feminine touch.

Always a great place to go if you are wanting a gift or want to spoil yourself with something a…read morelittle bit special. Vera is in the shop most of the time and she is friendly and happy to offer suggestions for presents. She stocks a huge variety of Jewellery, scarves, some clothing, hand bags, homewares and lots of unusual trinkets ... just a little alternative to the run of the mill gift shops. Prices are varied and there is also a website you can buy online from. I have brought some really lovely japanese necklaces from her - and the have always been well recieved gifts :) I'd happily recommend Vera Chan - she makes your shopping experience special and gift wrapping is gorgeous.

Any clothing boutique with the word 'Project' in it just screams 'pretentious' to me. Any clothing…read moreboutique with a misspelled Scandinavian city in its name? Ditto. So far it's not looking good for Brunswick Street's Halsinky Project. But to the clothes... Halsinky Project's range isn't bad, mostly comprising little party dresses adorned with bows, and made out of fabrics in the kind of kaleidoscopically bright colours that New South Wales' residents just adore. Halsinky Project also stocks non-sartorial stuff such as a range of MOR skincare and accessories by awesome London headwear label Chapeau Claudette. So it's not all bad. If your style is short, bright and playful, you're likely to love Halsinky Project. If your taste is more avant garde, minimalist or at the more 'Melbourne' end of the spectrum? I'd hazard a guess that Halsinky Project won't be for you.

When ever I am shopping in Brunswick Street, there are a handful of stores that I absolutely must…read morego into. Halsinky Project is one of them. Since 2008, this beloved store (which is the brainchild of two sisters) has been a popular destination for fashion forward lovers. The store also stocks a wide variety of hats and head gear and are exclusive stockists for London based head label Tour De Force and Chapeau Claudette. Other great labels to look out for include Lowie Knitwear, Stella and Minx basics, Pipduck gumboots, Only Midge leather bags, Oktoberdee handmade accessories and Powershovel cameras. I love the wide variety of dresses - from cheeky sun dresses to streamlined but trendy work wear and sexy cocktail dresses. When ever I need a new dress, this is my number one place to go to. It's also great that they incorporate lots of colour into the spectrum of fashion and of recent, have stocked a good range of colourful shoes as well.

I walked in here for the first time on my 15 minuet break, tried on three T-Shirt, brought them,…read moreand had time to get a favourite muffin in Centre Place. I am a big fan of little boutique Melbourne clothes shop, especially those that have cute designs. I am always getting little comments about the clothes that I buy from here. Conveniently you can buy their products online which means that I don't even need to be on my break the next time I want a shirt as I now know what size fits me.

A funky boutique filled with a mix of fashion, accessories, knick knacks and specialty items that…read moreyou find yourself buying because of its "oh my gosh thats so cute/cool/funky" appeal. The fashion aspect of the store mainly focuses on print tees that catch the eye with bright volours and statement images. If you're a t-shirt kinda gal or guy, you'll find some unique designs that arent available elsewhere. Otherwise, they also supply some great jewellery and fashion accessories, including bags and head wear. Im personally more interested in the bits and pieces you'l find around the store - I've seen everything from fake non disposable coffee cups and homemade cards, to funky kitchen utensils and table decor items. Its worth a look in at the store, and even though its small you dont feel like the sales attendant is eyeing you off the whole time.Its quite comfortable to just browe.And you never know what you could find.

My inner hipster weeps for joy when I come here. There's cute jewelery, lambs wool mittens in…read morebright colours (I got watermelon pink), nanna cardigans and other assorted nic-nacs that make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It's not especially cheap, but everything is of a high quality and a lot of it is locally made which in my opinion is always worth shelling out a few extra dollars for. A great spot to pick up a gift for your quirky girlfriend, with staff who will help you make a decision on the most appropriate purchase. Love. Big time.

I am so lucky that I live this close to one of the coolest gift shops in Melbourne! If you need a…read moregift for anybody male or female I challenge you not to find it at Lulu. Full of funky designer goods, many from local artists and designers. The products change regularly providing new things to explore every time you pop in. Very helpful staff that will endeavor to help you find the perfect gift. There is every chance that you will leave with the gift you need and a little something for yourself too!

I have never been someone that is interested in anything to do with babies. However since my…read moregirlfriends sister has had a baby my girlfriend loves to spoil her and this store is one that I am regularly dragged into. I have found ( my girlfriend has found ) the range of clothes in this store to be a little more individual, with a little more variety than most. It doesn't appear to be your run of the mill blue for boy and pink for girls, which is a great change. They also have some charming toys and games. All the presents we (she) gives are well accepted and there are always many 'ooos' and 'ahhhhhs'.

Hoochie Coochie is a unique childrens boutique nestled in the heart of North Fitzroy Village just…read moreacross the road from Piedemonte's supermarket. You'll be able to spot them by the big baby blue signage and baby blue painted storefront. They specialise in contemporary childrenswear for babies and toddlers, and also offer a number of cool looking toys and accessories. The baby clothes are really pretty and would make ideal gifts if you have friends who are having kids. They seem to be really good quality and this is reflected in the prices being fairly expensive. Their website explains how a lot of their stock is Australian produced and hand made. I've bought a couple of items here and they've been worn quite regularly by our friends with kids. That can only be a good sign.

always very helpful and friendly faces service, easy to find. Highly recommend to all ages and…read moresizes.

Heidelberg Fancy Dress is one the BIGGEST costume stores I have seen. The location is one street…read moreaway from the ass end of the earth but if you need fake blood/boobs/bats in a hurry this is one place that stocks almost every thing! There are some bizarre head to toe costumes ranging between $55-$70 for a weekend hire or cheaper DIY costume options. There are plastic masks that start at $4 or childrens packet costumes around $40. Its a good costume store in the way it encompasses different sides of the budget and levels of creative commitment, DIY or choose a costume package. The costumes are up to date as well, I saw a hilarious Pirates of the Caribbean costume (that pirate octopus head guy) as well as the classic costumes. Think The Beatles, hippy, vampire, muppet, Gumbi, Spongebob Squarepants. The list goes on.........and on..........and on.

Wheel & Barrow have a decent range of home wares, including pots, pans, crockery, glasses, kitchen…read moregadgets. I love coming here and browsing through the many kitchen accessories I can't afford to buy. In all seriousness though, the prices aren't too bad, especially for the location, but I'm a stickler for a bargain so I usually come in here, look for ideas on what I want, and then buy them cheaper online.. I have, on occasion picked up a sale here though, including my scanpan wok that I use on a regular basis.

Last year while looking for a present for a dear friend who loves to cook and entertain, I went…read moreinto Wheel&Barrow on High Street and I've since become a regular customer. With a huge array of kitchen and barware on offer, it's easy to lose yourself in the wide array of products but it's great that the staff at this store are so helpful. I remember looking for some stemware on one occasion and the sales staff were so helpful as they advised me which brand would be better value for my exact needs. On another occasion, I was looking at getting new bakeware and was again given very good advice to do with my own occasional baking needs, which helped me save some money as well. They have a good range of awesome wine decanters, martini glaases and decadent barware. If you're looking for quality barware, stemware, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery or serving platters, start at Wheel&Barrow. Chances are you won't have to go elsewhere.