Dorothy & Evelyn

Dorothy & Evelyn, you’re amazing.
My go-​to shop for cute little gifts and cute clothes. Vintage dresses for sale are new but modeled on vintage designs. Normally there’s a buy two get one free offer with these dresses.
As many cute earrings, necklaces, brooches and rings that you can poke a stick at… And the lady who works there is so lovely, always end up having a little chat when I’m there.
Be sure to check it out.
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I’m a fan of a warm and welcoming greeting in a cute little store like this, and after receiving them in a few other stores I’d popped in to on this particular day, I’ll admit I was bummed out not to get similar treatment at Dorothy & Evelyn. Sorry, but that can end up meaning a whole star’s worth to me! I care a pretty big deal about customer service.
With my rant over, this little shop is full of adorable and affordable trinkets. Do you have an obsession with lip balm that you’re trying to kick? Do not step foot in this shop. I bought three different types (AND FLAVOURS) and I don’t even consider myself an addict. (Maybe I need to rethink that.)

Unfortunately I came across Dorothy & Evelyn during a lunch break so all I could do was peer in from the glass window as I dodged the «back in five minutes» sign. Strapped for time but determined to venture inside, I returned the next day and was really glad I came back.
Inside this delightful store is a treasure trove of restored vintage fashion in spectacular form and finish. Dorothy & Evelyn also carries vintage fashion for bubs and kids so if you’re a fan of old-​school cool, you have to check out the kids stuff. It also carries a unique collection of independent designer labels, so there’s a good mix of contemporary and classic.
On top of that, this store carries a large array of fashion accessories, with an emphasis on cute animals and graphic adorned pieces. My favourites include Dot&Eve horse, dove and owl necklaces, little peanut hair clips, Pigeonhole feather inspired necklaces and hand drawn and detailed jewellery from Lila ruby king. I also absolutely love the quirky homeware from cloud shaped chalkboard markers for potted plants and vintage inspired Dot&Eve animal figurines.

Dorothy and Evelyn isn’t your typical vintage store. If it were, I wouldn’t be in it. Your typical vintage stores reek of unwashed clothes, ill-​fitting dresses that call for a tailor, and a slightly crazed shop assistant who may or may not actually work there.
Dorothy, on the other hand, is über-​trendy — Windsor style. Firstly, their vintage clothes that are not only washed but also carefully selected. No ill-​fits here, just the best of an old bunch. Secondly, vintage only comprises one half of the store. The other half is reserved for up-​and-​coming Australian designers. This means that not only are the clothes unique, they’re also inexpensive.
In between each side of old vs. new is a row of counters brimming with cute jewelry. I say ‘cute’ because you’d only wear these items during the day. If you collect enough compliments, you might feel the urge to sport them at night. I’ve collected a goldmine of compliments on a necklace my girlfriend bought me — it’s a crochet heart on a thin, gold chain. They’re still in stock so if you feel like being flattered you know where to go.