Clothes shopping

[koala12]

Hayley, Glad I'm not the only one that is ok with the Aussie shops! I have bought some quite decent stuff in KMart and Target too and the prices are really good! My youngest daughter (22) was out here for 3 1/2 months and she's a real fashion freak and she loved shopping (and spending my dollars!) - for her age group Supre is fantastic! She even found some stuff she liked in KMart so they have things for all ages!

[Nelson]

Now this is an area where I feel very well qualified to comment! At first I thought Melbourne was a bit bland and distinctly backward in fashion but I was wrong. I just didn't know where to look! But it doesn't take long for someone with a shopping disorder to find their fix... Also, if you are a REAL professional, you can look up what's on the Top Shop/River Island type websites to see what's High Street in U.K. and HEY PRESTO you will be able to find the EXACT same items here in Melbourne!! Bearing in mind that a lot of this stuff is made in China, they clearly send it in both directions! The good news is that it is FAR cheaper here! Check out Sportsgirl for some High Street fashion or the quirky boutiques in Brunswick and Toorak Road for something less mass produced. The alleyways around Flinders Street (Degraves Lane for instance) will reveal some lovely little gems..

The only things I really haven't been able to replace are A) Rigby & Peller underwear and B) T.K. Maxx The former I can order online, the latter, well, I just weep!

[koala12]

Krista - PLEASE come to Sydney and do a rekkie here too as you obviously know what to look for!!! I've found several good shops but you might be able to find more!!!! I really miss TK Maxx too as I always used to find some little bargains in there. I also miss Primark for all those special little cheapy items only they can do so well!!! I actually ordered some stuff from Bravissimo last week and was amazed at how quickly it was delivered. As I said before it's just a question of looking in different shops and finding out which ones suit your pocket and your style!