Reviews by FashionLover

Start (Boutique)
18 July 2008

It's a lovely big shop and the girls were very helpful, but I agree the stock could be more exciting. All that Marc by Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe type of mid-market designer stuff, is pretty much the same as your average suburban boutique. Could live without all the photos of the owner's pug, but maybe that's just me??

Virginia (Vintage & Second Hand Clothing Shop)
05 July 2008

This shop is the original and the best. Even if you can't afford to shop here - few can - it is inspiring and unique and a must-visit for all fashion lovers and vintage fans. Like its owner, this treasure trove store is unique, eclectic, interesting, beautiful and high-maintenance! Love it!!

The Cross (Boutique)
05 July 2008

Sadly, this store seems to have lost its way in recent years. The rails are so crammed it is difficult to see what's there and expensive stock is thrown into baskets on the floor. I bought an unspectacular holiday dress which I later discovered still had its security tag on it. Ggrrrr. I agree there are too many staff in the store and, in my experience, they are inexperienced and over-bearing. I can see that The Cross is still very successful, catering for yummy mummys and ladies from the country in town for the day, but the buying is uninspired and the boutique appears to have forgotten its niche-eclectic-destination origins. Shame!