What a bizarre experience I had with the owner Diane, quite the opposite of what RJ has posted. I went in specifically, with my 16month old baby in my arms, to see what Clara Fox had of 1950s crystal costume jewellery for a formal wedding I have in two days time. The exchange between myself and Diane was pleasant until I mentioned the word Internet. Within the very small selection of this kind of jewellery she had on offer, a lovely brooch did stand out and Diane did offer it for sale at a good price, to which I said I would take it. In conversation I mentioned I was getting the rest of my jewellery from an online site and hiring these pieces, but wished I had of known about her store earlier, in my mind complimenting her store ( I've only lived in Melbourne for 3 years. Despite the lack of jewellery I was looking for, she did have a lovely handbag which I'd paid more money for a similar item elsewhere, this I didn't mention). Verbalising the word "online" Diane immediately became nasty, saying the brooch was no longer for sale. I can understand a retail stores frustration at the shift to online shopping, but to take it out on a customer who is about to purchase something from you- well, all I can say is with retailers like Clara Fox, no wonder. I have a young baby, I was in Diane's store and about to purchase, I appreciate vintage pieces, and although don't dress daily in head to toe vintage, I do own and purchase items from stores like hers from time to time. Due to her manner, never will I set foot in Diane's store again, and I will make sure I tell my Melboune circle of friends who vintage shop how I was treated.

There's always trepidation when moving city and needing a completely new hairdresser. After asking my work colleagues salons/hairdresser recommendations, all ended up being south of the river...lets face it, there's really no need to go there when you live in the north ;) . So I thought I'd just take the plunge and pick someone local. I've just left the salon and couldn't be happier with how Jorge has made my hair look. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Thank you for a wonderful experience