This is a great place to catch up with friends. The shop to purchase tea is just across and my latest purchase is the yummiest Creme Brulee tea.

Approximate cost: $10

This is the ideal place to buy cute, inexpensive kids clothes that they look great in but if the fall over and damage them, you won't care. There are lots of cute things from newborns up.

Approximate cost: $From $5

Great value for gifts. Service was excellent and the products are in vogue without being really cute or cich.

Approximate cost: $20

Great range of scarves and other accessories like kaftan's and cuff links. Often have good buys like two for $20. Accessories are such an easy and inexpensive way to update your wardrobe without spending a fortune.

This isn't so much about the experience as the range and the fact that Sportsgirl support the Butterfly Foundation which is about eating disorders and perfect for the primary age group that shop there - teenagers and early 20's. Whenever I buy something I usually buy one of the butterfly products as well. I do love the accessories and tops!

Oxfarm sell fair trade products. They also sell these great cards that you can but for as little as $10 moving up to larger amounts where you buy something for a family who is living in poverty like a goat or a sewing machine, things that contribute to the earning of income. Its great when buying for people who have everything and the cards are quite humourous.

Approximate cost: $>$10

This shop has the appeal of Allanah Hill only more practical and wearable. The style of the new range is very glam with lots of rich colour and texture which I love. It's very feminine too and looks fantastic with cute flats or patent platforms with your toenails painted to match.

Since I started working in the city this shop was a real find for gift shopping. The range is eclectic and funky, for male and female as well as baby so it is perfect for office gifts. I find it very difficult to not walk out with something for me. In fact I had to go back and pick up the wallet I saw yesterday! Too cute! There's gift wrapping too!

Approximate cost: $32

I have shopped here a couple of times now for gifts. There are some fabulous pieces which are funky and modern. They have a fabulous charm club as well and you can view products and shop on-line. They also gift wrap for those who find the combination of paper and sticky tape challenging!

Approximate cost: $>37

My aunt was recently diagnosed with cancer and I have been shopping for hats and turbans on behalf of another family member. Neither live in Sydney so there has been a lot of phoning to decide colours and styles. The ladies working in the shop have been lovely. Very helpful at a difficult time.

Approximate cost: $35