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High Street - Armadale

Wedding dresses at a High Street shopThere's a soft, playful, provocative breeze blowing along Armadale's High Street, bringing a whiff of the exclusive and almost-unattainable to shoppers as they traverse the double-width footpaths.

High Street has long been a barometer of Melbourne life when it's upbeat, we all are.  The obvious enthusiasm for the good life here is contagious.  Whether you are being measured for an exquisite bridal gown, choosing a needlework tapestry to hand-stitch, looking for a soothing massage or a pair of sparkling diamond and ruby earrings, the iridescence of High Street always seems to cast a golden glow over the proceedings.

The somewhat grand and fatherly presence of the Malvern Town Hall gives visitors the confidence to shop till they drop - knowing daddy would approve.  And in its shadow, we meet to browse the antique stores looking for rare treasures or to dine al fresco in the warmer months, sharing special times, great food and fine Aussie wines.  Then it's off to one of the extraordinary High Street day spas and salons for a little pampering.  After all, we deserve it, don't we?

Visit High Street Armdale's website.