Zu is THE place to shop for beautiful shoes. Its cozy winter boots are to die for in leather and in…read moresuede, and it has a show-stopping range of metallic and bejewled flats for summer. But it's in the realm of high heels that Zu really comes into its own. Unluckily for me, I possess the skinniest feet in the universe. Happily for me, Zu caters for such abnormally anorexic feet - bad luck to you wider-soled sisters. I'm pretty happy with this turn of events, as is my wallet: Zu shoes rarely cost as much as they might elsewhere. But my favourite thing about Zu is the range within its stock. Bang on trend block colour satin heels are available, as are Hollywood's favourite nude pumps. But in addition to these overly fashionable shoes, the old faves still have a place - black stilettos and silver strappy sandals are readily available here too.

Are you a hipster? Or, more accurately, leaning that way but are not keen to trek it out to Newtown…read moreto buy something genuinely hip? If that's the case, Northern Beaches hipsters, General Pants is for you. Located in the giant Warringah Mall, General Pants is home to an amalgamation of Australian and international brands of a cool bent. From these generally rad brands come bangin' threads that are usually a little left of centre, a little bit cool - if you're into what I've termed 'ironic chic', then General Pants is for you. Oversized Norweigan sweaters? Tick. Pre-ripped, pre-faded jeans? Tick. Knits that are longer at the back than the front? Tick tick tick. The clothes are generally pretty good quality, and are not too dear - more expensive than Supre for sure, but by no means outrageous. General Pants also stocks shoes - Warringah Mall's home of Chuck Taylor's has a range of cool and comfy type shoes. It also has accessories to go with your mandatory thick-rimmed glasses. With stuff for both men and women, General Pants is a great place to have a look if you're sick of the stuff in every other shop at the mall.