Shopping for clothes in high street chains and departments stores can be so confining – the same styles, the same colours again and again. Finding vintage gems in small boutiques can be so much more rewarding, not least because you will find every colour under the sun rather than just the one designated for everyone this season. Coco Repose featured above is a fabulous little store with vintage pieces that have been subtly altered to bring them up to date. You can find them at 82 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills. The Frock Exchange in Clovelly, owned by fashionista Belinda Seper, is one of Sydney’s best kept secrets – recent Australian and international designer clothes, bags and accessories which look brand new for only a fraction of their original price tag. Visit their website for more info. Happy vintage bargain hunting!