Only open during office hours. Rude staff and owner. Crowded shelves, cluttered pharmacy. Do not…read morestock brand names and unwilling to order them in - actually asked them to get a product in, when I went back they hadn't even ordered it. Anyway, so many chemists on Hanson road, why go to the most expensive one?

Oh gee, this place makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside! It's one of those little IGAs which have…read morekind of taken on the role once filled by corner shops. It's somewhere you come to stock up on a few basics like milk and bread but not really a place to do your full weekly shop. That said, you may be pleasantly surprised by some of the non standard groceries they stock - like the baklava in the bakery section. I'm fairly sure the place is family owned. The staff have a wonderful relationship with all their regular customers and I've got to witness a lot of friendly banter between staff and customers on my visits here.

The original NK Fashion before the one in Arndale shopping centre opened up! The owner of the store…read moreis really nice and the prices of the dresses were extremely cheap. These dresses would probably be double the price in boutique stores but they are similar - if not identical - designs!! I would say that the dresses are actually very difficult to sort through since the layout of the store is pretty hectic. There's just too many dresses to look at, so too many designs may be found on the same rack. As long as you have the patience and time, you will be able to find both casual and going out dresses in this store. They also sell faux brands purses and handbags, along with some male clothing. Sometimes the owner has discounts that aren't advertised well in and out of the store, so just ask or talk to him, and he should be able to give you a friendly detailed answer.

When you talk about Hanson road a few images spring to mind, chemists that stock illegal diet…read morepills, delis that have sad looking produce amongst dirty shelves and of course some colorful characters, womenfolk amongst them. And where do they get their spandex glitzy dresses and strappless gowns at affordable prices for working women? Here is your answer. Before I digress I for one love spending money on odd and rare clothes finds, and having the stature and silhouette of a small gnome it's great finding places that have clothing suitable for little people. So as far as product go you get great and weird boutique finds at a fraction of the price. But here's the catch... 1. Don't leave valuables in the car 2. Don't wear nice clothes as there's a fair amount of dust in this place as crowds grab their garments, all while accompanied by a soft touch of body odour in the air. 3. Don't have OCD almost all the racks are at random which makes you appreciate a great find even more so 4. Don't expect a small wait on the change room as often it's populated by half a gymnastics team in search of synchronized sparkly things or half a class of girls wagging school looking for some blue light disco duds. Patience is a virtue. 5. Keep an eye out for fake tan stains on white clothing, I always come across a few. Give it a go it really is an experience without the pretentious price tag.

A little gem hidden away on Port Road, Dresses and Drawers has been around for a number of years…read more The owner Violet is a delightful lady who is always happy to assist in finding that vintage treasure you have been searching for. A former theater costumer, Violet has an extensive knowledge on vintage clothing and knows her trade. Primarily a clothing store, the shop also deals in antique furniture and kitchenwear. From 1920's Westminster chime clocks to mint condition 1950s ballgowns, everyone can find a treasure hidden away within the seven rooms that make up this portal into the past.

There are two types of bookstores. Firsthand and secondhand…read more This is the latter. There are two types of secondhand bookstores. Dirt cheap and kinda cheap. This is the latter. There are two types of kinda cheap secondhand bookstores. Sucky ones and nice ones. This is the latter. Why is this a nice, kinda cheap secondhand bookstore? Because, for the most part, I'm not reluctant to put out a few extra dollars for some dusty, cobweb-ridden tomes.

This bookstore is absolutely divine! I love walking in and being able to see a vast variety of…read morecollectable hard cover novels, classics, children's favourites and to be able to smell that delicious smell of old books (I'm not weird, I swear!). This is a second hand bookshop and considering the quality of the books it's quite inexpensive. Most books start at around $10 (give or take). Now if you're like me and you regularly visit OP shops and second hand bookstores then you know that it's rare to buy a book over $5, in fact it's rare to even pay $5 for a book. If you're in the market for something that cheap then I wouldn't suggest visiting this cottage because once you walk in you'll fall in love and will find that it's incredibly easy to rack up a hefty bill. That being said, you really should go! Hard covers and classic favourites are so much better than paperbacks and brand new books. Give me old and vintage any day please! It's also a great bookshop to find rare copies of your favourites that you haven't been able to track down. These books will still be cheaper than going to your local bookshop and I assure you that they will be prettier than the books you already own.