Going to the hairdresser can be a painful experience at times. Clusters of shrill, inane girls shouting one-way conversation over loud pop music; or the more upmarket salons where you are made to feel guilty for washing your hair too little, or too often, and each split-end is examined with disdain.
In Brisbane, there are only so many places you can find the latest, the kitschest and the cleverest in gifts and general ‘Ooh, look at this dandy little thing I found at this cute little shop...' Located right smack bang on the corner of Ann and Warner Streets, man! those lights take sooo long to change, by the time you cross over to MOD.
Absolutely Fabulous is just one of the hidden treasures tucked away along the New Farm end of Brunswick Street. Just a short stroll down from the Alibi Room, you'll find a haven of trinkets and quirky goodies, including stacks of finger-monster puppets (you know, the type that were all the rage in grade three).
If you're looking for quality Japanese homewares and accessories, Shibui is the place to go. Even if you're not looking for quality Japanese homewares and accessories, Shibui is still the place to go. By the time you leave the store you will wonder how you ever lived without quality Japanese homewares and accessories.
The Brunswick Street Mall is a busy place, so seek some solitude just a little further up the Street. (m)art is a quiet, contemporary art-space and retail space, visible only by the colour splashed off the various handbags and artworks in its windows. Supporting talented artists, crafters and jewellery-makers from around the country, (m)art stocks an exquisite range of handmade treasures.
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