I bought a bridesmaid dress here for my sister's wedding. The service here is touch and go, sometimes it can be fantastic and other times it is lacking. They have a huge range of dresses to choose from for any occasion - their racks are pretty full so it is a matter of looking through lots of dresses to find a good one. Prices are not cheap but you are paying for the quality. I would recommend going here if you need a dress for an occasion.

Approximate cost: $300+

This is the sister restaurant to I Carusi in Brunswick. They have beautiful gourmet pizzas. The toppings are quite simple but the combinations work really well. They also have really yummy dessert pizzas (chocolate!).

Approximate cost: $18

Great pub in Freo that is always busy. They have great food and a nice wine list. They also have a good selection of WA beers. Would recommend visiting here.

Cute little cafe overlooking the Swan River at the end of Barrack St in Perth. They have a huge range of breakfasts (I have only had breakfast here) and freshly made juices. Meals are great, coffee is a little average though. I would like to go back and try some other breakfast items.

Approximate cost: $15

I visited this aquarium on a recent trip to Perth. It is good value for money and the aquarium is quite good - not as good as the bigger ones in Sydney and Melbourne but still a good experience. The aquarium is divided into different sections of Australia and showcases the different marine life in each area. They also have a great touch pool where you can touch some interesting marine animals. They also have a really good 'underwater' where you can see sharks, rays, tortoises and fish through the glass.

Approximate cost: $25

I ate dinner at this restaurant when visiting Perth recently. This restaurant is in James St in Northbridge in amongst other Italian restaurants. Most of the other restaurants were pushy and practically try to drag you into their restaurant, but Sorrento were much more low key which I liked. The food was very nice, not cheap but my meal was a special so it wasn't too expensive. Nice wines to choose from too.

Approximate cost: $30

I bought an Ipod Nano from the Apple website as a Christmas present for my sister. It arrived in less than a week, which is pretty good at a busy time of year. The price of the Ipod was slightly cheaper than most stores and they offer free engraving and free shipping for orders over $100, which mine was. They also have a greater variety of products than on offer in most stores. I ordered the red Ipod which you can only purchase through this website or an Apple store.

Approximate cost: $275

I have just had Naked DSL connected and so far it has been great. Occasionally it drops out but all I have to do is reset the modem and it's fine again. I have had no problems with VoIP service at all. Great value for money. I haven't had any problems so I haven't had to call the support line so can't comment on that.

I purchase contact lenses online from Budget Eyewear Direct regularly. They keep a record of your prescription and you can order directly with them. They can also contact your optometrist to obtain your prescription. The service is really fast, I ordered contact lenses on a Monday and they arrived on the Wednesday. They are much cheaper than going to a store to purchase them. If you know what contact lenses you want, this is definitely the way to go.

I usually come here for a pedicure or a French Polish. The pedicures are very relaxing and you sit in massage chairs while they do your feet. I usually go with a couple of friends and we just sit and chat. The staff are not very chatty and the customer service is not great, but it is great value and they do a fantastic job.

I also have a VIP card, which I think I paid about $10 for, which gives me a 20% discount on all services.