Red Parasol

Red Parasol is hands down my most favourite shop to go to ever. EVER. It is truly awesome. Anybody who loves vintage or getting quirky pieces that no one else has will love this store too. In fact anyone who loves any of the following things will love it:
— Alannah Hill Cardigans for $ 30 (I know right, this is drool worthy)
— Vintage dresses from the 1920’s– 90’s
— Vintage messenger bags
— Vintage racing carnival hats and fascinators
— Floor length goth black coats
— Lacy, frilly and pretty petticoats and nightgowns
— Unique, hand made necklaces and bracelets
— Beautiful scarves
— Second hand shoes of all types (I once saw knee high white leopard print boots. They were fantastic!)
The staff here generally stay out of the way of shoppers but it really depends who is working. The shop itself has great décor and is decorated with magazine cut outs on the walls in the changing rooms. I love that they have a comments board in there as well. As it is in the change room it allows patrons to comment honestly without embarrassment. No one ever writes horrible things because truly there is nothing bad about this shop. (More often there are funny little conversations with five or more participants — definitely good change room entertainment!)
If you love vintage and you haven’t been to this shop you are missing out on a great thing. I was so close to not putting this review up because I don’t want anymore competition to snap up their great bargains. BUT seeing as how I am being so nice and sharing, you should totally get down there and pay Anna and the team a visit.