Annerley is a popular suburb close to the city with a mix of character housing and modern townhouses and businesses. Spend an hour or two exploring the secondhand and antique stores at the main Annerley shopping precinct along Ipswich Road and pick up some great retro fashion bargains at the Lifeline store.

Balmoral is a beautiful suburb in Brisbane's east, sitting just back from the river. There are many small shops around Balmoral and you’re close to Oxford Street – the café and retail centre of Bulimba. There’s also Morningside Central on the corner of Junction and Wynnum Roads.

The Brisbane CBD has boomed, becoming home to a multitude of retail stores. To save you the endless searching, we've hand picked the treasures hiding in between the major chain stores. A different direction through the CBD will lead you to some of the more stylish, fashion forward stores. Don't be fooled by Brisbane's small town feel, there is an array of 'unique to Brisbane' stores waiting for you!

Bulimba is a popular riverside suburb on the Brisbane River with Oxford Street a hub of café, restaurant and unique shopping experiences. Funky lounge-style coffee shops, modern cinemas and a laid back, cosmopotian atmosphere. A short stroll down Oxford Street brings you to Oxford Park, CityCat services and the popular local shopping centre.

Capalaba is about 16km from the Brisbane CBD. Several small outlets are located within and nearby Capalaba, with the Carina shopping complex only a short drive away.

Coorparoo, named after the aboriginal word Kulpurum for Norman Creek is one of Brisbane's older suburbs with many historic buildings still in existence. Since its beginnings Coorparoo has always been well served by public transport and has a number of major shops along Old Cleveland Road.

Fortitude Valley is the fashion hub of Brisbane. ‘The Valley’ attracts people from all walks of life so it means it’s not only a great shopping experience but a cultural one too. Stand out shopping strips include Brunswick Street Mall, the trendy James Street precinct and the Ann Street Emporium. At James Street you can find the iconic Brisbane label Sass and Bide, or if shoes are your thing try Gary Castles, it will not fail to impress! For a hit of fashion, lifestyle and culture, head to Fortitude Valley to get your fix.

Hawthorne is a beautiful riverside suburb, close to the CBD and with its own CityCat stop, making the journey to work an easy boat ride on the lovely Brisbane River. There are no major shopping centres in Hawthorne, but there are small retail shops throughout the area.

There are plenty of small local shops in this area, and Brookside Shopping Centre is close by. You’ll be able to get everything you need without leaving the area.

Morningside residents are close to both the city and the beautiful riverside suburbs of Bulimba and Hawthorne. Wynnum Road runs through Morningside and there's a street-level shopping area with a lovely village feel in this predominantly residential area. There are no major shopping centres in Morningside, but there are local shops on Junction Road and on Thynne Street.

The suburb is ideally situated for shopping and business from the nearby shopping centres and many large or specialty stores. There’s Central Fair Shopping Centre on Creek Road, Garden City on Kessels Road and Mt Gravatt Plaza on Logan Road. From general items to specialty items - all your shopping needs are well and truly covered if you live in this area.

The inner city suburb of New Farm is the Australian flagship for urban renewal, transformed into a bustling arts, dining and entertainment precinct.

Norman Park in Brisbane's east is a residential suburb handy to schools, shopping centres and other facilities. It has its own railway station and is close to the city and river. A few houses even have riverside frontages.

Paddington was often the place known for its laid back, ‘old charm’ style. Famous for its antique stores and gorgeous Queenslander homes transformed into shabby chic boutiques and tea rooms, Paddington is changing. It hasn’t lost its charm, but is starting to experience a bit of a coming-of-age. Bars and boutiques are constantly popping up and there's a sudden change from the once sleepy suburb.

With city views and so close to the CBD, Red Hill is a popular suburb with a unique character and instantly recognisable features such as the high set old Queenslander houses on "stilts" which frequently amaze interstate and overseas visitors to Brisbane.

Visiting Sandgate with its historic buildings and bayside charm is like stepping into another place and time. There’s good local shopping on Brighton Road and on Beaconsfield Terrace.

Checkout South Bank Markets open every Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Or Wandering the streets filled with fashion stores and experiencing the food and culture will give you a real feel of the South sides lifestyle. For those of you who have been saving your pennies why not treat yourself? Marc Jacobs of course!Nancy King at Southbank will answer your fashion prayers.

Stones Corner today is one of Brisbane’s most popular shopping precincts specialising in factory outlet fashion. If you’re into factory outlet shopping and after a bargain you’ll be in paradise!

West End is one of Brisbane's most diverse and interesting suburbs. Boundary Road in West End has a shopping precinct where you can find everything from designer clothes to bulk produce. There’s also the West End Markets with all you’d expect to find in a shopping centre

An inner city suburb, Woolloongabba is well served by transport with both the south east busway and south east freeway. Stanley Street is the home of Woolloongabba shopping and you’re surrounded by suburbs that offer further options. Head to Fairfield Gardens or Greenslopes Shopping Centre – they’ll have everything you need.

The place name Wynnum is derived from the Indigenous name for the pandanus palm. Local attractions include the model train rides with the Live Steamers Group on Wynnum Road, the Wynnum Golf Club and the free concerts at Bandstand Park. The Manly Creative Markets are held every Sunday between 8am and 3pm. Find that special gift or just browse the range of arts, crafts and plants.