Today I ventured down to Chapel St, a 20 minute walk from my hostel I meandered the streets taking inspiration from their café culture and retail layouts - getting a burst of inspiration to note down and photograph some interesting installations and displays. Some beautiful shops had been designed so well for the brand they were trying to sell; that I was intrigued how well Melbournians seem to have just clicked with a pure clean and 'funky' style. Boutique, vin...

I arrived after a rather long morning at the hostel and checked in to 'Home at the Mansion for the next few nights'. An old Victorian era building the high ceilings and large doorways gave a grandeur feel to the place. I dropped my bags down and had my first venture around Melbourne kitting myself up for the next couple of months with a sim card and food for the next few days. After wandering and meandering through the central CBD grid I reached Federation Square...