Reviews by ladyb

This review is for The Old Bank, Tocumwal NSW

verified email - 10 Oct 2020

Hands down my favourite place to go when in Tocumwal. I always get the pollo saltarti and an espresso martini! Can't wait to come back. Approx price is for my partner, myself, entree and two alcoholic drinks.

Approximate cost: $80

This review is for Another World Computer Centre, Coburg VIC

verified email - 10 Oct 2020

Last week I rocked up iMac in arms babbling about an email conversation relating to my iMac when Paul stopped me to say that I had the wrong store, but he gave a me quote on the spot and said he would take my machine to get upgraded. I felt terrible just impromptu coming in to get my machine but Paul was so great and the price was more than reasonable; it beat the 7 other quotes I had gotten prior to accidentally coming into Another World, but what a great mistake I made!

Thanks so much for the great service and prompt upgrade on my iMac :)

This review is for mofo lounge, Prahran VIC

verified email - 17 Feb 2017

Went here for a hens a few weeks back and was really shocked at how the staff managed us girls.

We were admittedly late due to our driver and were happy with the shortened session as it was our fault. The host was bubbly and she kept us all engaged.

The refreshments on offer were a (very small) cheese platter and glasses of champagne with each girl to take two tokens to get two more glasses each during the session.
A friend of mine is allergic to champagne (and wine) and I do not drink champagne. I gave her my two tokens and she had her two as well as neither of us opted to take a glass of champagne and she asked if she could swap four tokens for a beer or a basic to which she was told no, it was only champagne. We were happy to forfeit 6 glasses of champagne for one beer or one basic and we were refused because 'it was not in the package'. I was happy to go without, this but my poor friend was unable to have a drink and on principle did not want to spend more money at this venue to buy a beer or basic.

The staff snapped at us repeatedly (with the exception of the event host) and we found it uncomfortable and could not wait to leave.

This review is for Kitten D'Amour, Chermside QLD

verified email - 17 Feb 2017

I was received my order from KDM yesterday and decided to leave a review about how much I loved the packaging (it's adorable) and the items.. but after reading through the reviews below I'm not sure why ZipPay is getting such a bad wrap? KDM offer this so that you have the option of getting luxury clothes on a payment plan? All the T&Cs are outlined for you regarding $5 monthly fees. I have used ZipPay at various other retailers and never had an issue with making payments. Log into your online account and keep up with your payments and you've got a bloody good deal! I'm so awful at saving, but I can pay things off very easily, now I get to have all the luxury clothes I have been dreaming of :)

If you feel you've been screwed over by ZipPay and can't afford your payments that is NOT Kittens fault, that is yours because you can't manage your finances.

Also, I don't work for the company, I live in Melbourne and buy online - am yet to have a bad experience with KDM, or ZipPay for that matter..

Approximate cost: $300

This review is for Tony's On High, Bendigo VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2013

I've been going to Tony's on High since they opened due to convenience when passing through, I found the food to be okay, the service has always been fantastic, and the staff have always made me feel like family.

Recently they have hired a new chef; I was quite hesitant to go back as change is scary! But as it's perfectly located as the first restaurant when you enter Bendigo, and I am a sucker for a great view (it overlooks the Cathedral, so beautiful), I went once again and hesitantly ordered my favourite chicken saltarti and my partner a garlic prawn linguini and my daughter a chicken BBQ pizza.

AMAZING, I was very VERY pleasantly surprised. So much better that they had previously been, and I now don't go there just because it is convenient I go because the food is tasty and I feel as though I relax whilst my daughter colours in, the staff are always really great with kids, and don't act snooty like most places when you have a child.

For casual and relaxed dining in Bendigo I would say Tony's on High is one of the BEST!

Approximate cost: $26

This review is for Bimbo Deluxe, Fitzroy VIC

verified email - 12 Apr 2013

I've been to Bimbos more times than I can count, the pizza is always satisfying, that may be due to the $4 price tag, but nontheless always a great place to go to catch up with friends.

Plenty of nooks to hide in and not feel as though you're being bothered by others. Its great for 2-3 people, or 10 people.

It is especially nice to enjoy a cold beer, or one of their flavoured vodkas in the beer garden during lunch time or stay inside and cosy up on their assorted couches.

I always take people here if they have not been, definitely a place to stop by at least once! And a favourite of mine in melboure.

Approximate cost: $4 Pizza

This review is for Urban Life Photography, Bentleigh East VIC

verified email - 11 Apr 2013

I had my shoot a few months ago, and even though I am happy with my final images I have to leave a negative review, I've hesitated writing anything, but I think people should be aware of a service before they try.

Before I begin I must say I have done numerous shoots and worked with various photographers, some great and some not so great.

I found the photographer to be overly friendly and very unprofessional. He spoke of ex partners and how his relationship was with them. I felt very awkward lost for words. He kept trying to sexualise my shoot, when I had specifically asked for a casual shoot. He also insulted me a few times when I raised an opinion.

I am really happy with the images I received (I picked the images that I felt weren't too revealing), they are of excellent quality and my partner loved them.

The make-up artist; although doing a fantastic job with make-up, used the mascara wand straight from the bottle. All I could think was how many girls had, had the same wand used on them. I question the cleanliness of the brushes as they appeared to have old make up on them. Same with lip liner and eye liner - it was not very hygienic at all and I wonder if she had completed a course at all, as I know that hygiene is a huge part of doing a beauty course of any kind.

After my uncomfortable shoot they then had me sit in a waiting room to then view the images, and you are asked to choose these images immediately. Previous shoots I have had have send you a link at a later date for you to view the images comfortably in your home. I felt rushed and pressured. The screen was also horrible for viewing and I could hardly make out my face in the images and had to go by the pose. Although the girl showing me the images was lovely and bubbly and full of compliments. I really felt pressured to buy images, and at $250 just for a digital image and $1000 for 10 it was WAY out of my price range. Yes, I gave into the pressure just so I didn't feel cheap and brought one digital image for the $250. I now understand why there is no price list available online.

So before you consider buying a package from Urban Life I would also consider what is worth more. Self respect or some overpriced images.

Severely disappointed, but glad I will not make the same mistake twice.