[Brown Eyed Mystic]

Hi Brown eyes.

There are plenty of places to shop.

Victoria now has a number of great factory outlets with all the brand names. They are very reasonable. There is also Chadstone which is a big shopping mall. There are many other malls but that is the biggest.

If malls aren't your thing there is always the Victoria Market which is always good fun and great value.

For up market/out there fashion there is Prahran, South Yarra and Toorak.

There is also great shopping around the factory outlets in Richmond.

Regarding the clothing culture that is pretty diverse. It ranges from shorts tshirts and thongs (flip flops) to the latest fashions. Aussies are pretty laid back though. Melbourne is renowned for having 4 seasons in one day. Mind you, we don't get much rain these days.

I'm sure you will fit in just nicely. The culture here is pretty diverse with people from every part of the globe.

Have you decided which part of Melbourne you will be moving to yet?

Anyway.... I wish you all the best with your move. If I can help you in anyway don't hesitate to contact me.

Brett.

P.S. We have some great restaurants if you like dining out.

Wow. That is some info. You like cleared almost all my doubts with regards to fashion Still, if more crop up, I won't hesitate to bother ya with it

Glad that the culture is diverse, since I hail from a similar environment. Its like I dont know the names of exact places in Melbourne, but I'd surely enlighten myself with those soon. My fiance is mainly the one doing the looking out for places/houses. Gotta ask him.

Ooh ofcourse, I am not a cook (yet) so I'd surely like exploring exotic places aswell as regular restaurants

Great info Brett, thank you so much, will get back with the place where I'd be moving soon.

When will you be moving?? I'm more than happy to show you guys around, let you know some of the many great spots around town..

Shopping is great, food is great, clubbing is decent something for (almost) everyone, (from Jazz bars, to laneway cafe's/lounges, to massive pop clubs) The nature is great, got ski slopes in winter, surf beaches in summer.. The people here are very warm n friendly, always willing to offer a hand/smile..

Let us know when you in town n you can see for your self/s..

Bless..

Flowz..

Thanks so much Flowz!

I will be moving in Feb/March sorts. It all depends on the visa processing. I get married this Dec.

Whoa...ski slopes and surf beaches, like extreme ends meeting eh...That sounds something now

I will surely let you know, thanks so much for that warmest welcome ever!