I've always come in ehre with my mum as it is a shop for women in her agve group. But I secretly am…read morein love with this store and always find something that I really, really need. Ok, really, really want, but you know what I mean. It's really classic, chic, and has everything from shoes, to homeware, to dresses, to gloves. There's so much nice stuff in the store and would be the perfect place to head if you've got your mum's birthday coming up or Mother's Day. My favourite thing to look at there is their knitwear range. I'm one of those people who go around feeling the clothes. Weird I know. But here you can totally tell the difference between a chain store. They feel like they're so well made and are of a good quality. Why not take your mum there. Sure it may be just for her at first, but I'm sure you'll find something for yourself too.

Fantastic shop and amazing service! I had never heard of this brand and seldom go to Albany so…read moreimagine my delight to spend at least an hour in there with a brilliant sales attendant bringing me mix and matches and all sorts of gorgeous clothes. I had to buy a fair few items for a new job and she was right on the money helping me out. I love experiences shopping like this. Well done Blue Illusion... I will definitely be back!

Purchased a sweater from Hartleys online which was $269! Wore it twice and it looked terrible due…read moreto "pilling". Returned it and requested a refund. However the sweater was returned with a battery operated de piller. This cuts the fibres. I would have expected a jumper at this price to last the whole season. Hartleys did not want to know about the issue. I will never purchase another item at Hartleys or from Loobies Story.

This is one of my favourite Kookai stores because it's always SO quiet compared to other Kookai…read morestores. Here you can escape the chaos of the mall and be left to find that perfect party dress. This is also very helpful when trying to squeeze into the tight, tight, tight dresses at Kookai. There's nothing worse than popping out of the changing room to get another size to find a whole crowd gawking at your bottom poking out of a super tight dress. Yes. You know what I mean. It can be mighty awful. But at the Albany store it's way down the end of the mall and it's probably so quiet because you have to walk a marathon to get there! But it definitely helps me to feel comfortable when trying on not-so-comfortable, but totally awesome dresses. Kookai Albany, you get a thumbs up from me!

Up until this weekend just gone, I was a pretty big fan of Kookai. So when I went to find something…read morefor the weekend, I popped into the store to see if they could help. Before I'd really even looked around I found myself thinking 'meh'. It is a good place for staple items, although these staples can be pretty expensive. They have A LOT of tight stuff, in pretty much every shade. And it is all in that sort of tog material stuff. There is a good selection of dresses and tops, and is always a number of things on sale. The store is pretty massive so there is a lot of choice. The service is very attractive and friendly, often in that slightly over the top, 'hi hun!!!' way, but hey, they're perky and helpful. As it is an Australian brand, the sizings are Australian, namely sizes 1 and 2. Size 1 is 6-8, and 2 is 10-12, i'm not sure they go any higher actually. I will still definitely pop in every now and then, because they do get some really nice stuff, but it isn't my first choice.

This is a nice spacious shop with plenty of parking and a cafe next door! Perfect…read more This shop sells awesome clothing - it has a whole stack of the Federation range (today I discovered a tshirt in a colour that wasn't even listed on their own online store; and which I now can't stop thinking about). Today I discovered they even stock that super cool label Wild Fox here. Lush. One day when I have heaps of money I'm gonna buy heaps of that and wear it to Coachella. I found the staff friendly and they put a clothing item I was wanting to try on in the changing room for me while I continued to browse. I did spot an amazing cat sweater for sale too (brand was Mr Gugu and Miss Go). Basically if you are after some awesome clothing , chances are you'll find something at Laundromat.

This store is a very recent discovery for me and I'm worried that now I've found it, I'm going to…read moreend up spending all of my money in here. They just have everything I've been looking for. Grey sweater: check. Doc Martens: check. Nice colours of Vans: check. They stock labels like Federation and Wildfox that I haven't seen in many other stores around the city, so you know you're almost guaranteed to be the only person wearing anything you buy in here. It's by no means a cheap store but all of the clothes are really well made and they're really different to items you'd find in chain stores. The store itself has a whole warehouse vibe to it and is really spacious with exposed brick walls and concrete floors. I love the fact that it's got a kids section, they've got some really cool printed tees and dresses that I kind of want for myself! Really must try to keep myself out of this place.

Gorgeous women's clothing! This place would be great to spend ample time just trying on the ample…read morerange of cocktail dresses and designer threads made to impress. There are some really fabulous items here. If you have a daughter, or are that daughter, needing a formal gown, or want to look your best on that special date somewhere romantic, then let this be the place to for you to shop. There is also a selection of sophisticated hats available if the races are your thing. The mature lady at the counter was helpful and friendly when I went in, polite and ready to help if needed. I didn't have much time to fully engage myself in all the wonderful stock, however I will be sure to keep it in mind for future reference and will recommend it to friends. Please note that the range is made up of designer samples, seconds and end of line items. Serendipity is open 7 days week, no website unfortunately.

I have been a regular at Serendipity for over 10 years now and would have to say this is my all…read moretime favorite shop! I love their ever changing range of designer overseas samples and I regularly buy the Sabatini at a fraction of the normal retail price. Great friendly staff with excellent prices. I highly recommend this shop for discounted designer clothing.

Thank goodness for Millie! This is one of those shops I always forget about and then when I…read moreremember it exists I say, thank goodness! It's the perfect place to hit up if you are having one of those 'I don't know what to wear' moments as there's always something good to choose from there. The prices are always spot on and really affordable for what they are. You can get a brilliant, individual dress for such a good price. Perfect if it's wedding season or you're having a huge run of 21sts. It's the perfect store for a girl who's just starting out in the workforce - you need to look good but aren't on the salary for super high end just yet. They have heaps of different patterns and styles that are in trend but somehow manage to be really different from everywhere else. And, it's a New Zealand company so you know you're supporting our economy.

Oh Lordy! Black Box has an outlet store! Why did I not know of this before now, I ask you…read more I originally first fell for the Black Box brand on my first foray into The Department Store in Takapuna. Now that I know they actually have their own store,and things are actually cheaper than where you would buy them originally I am hooked. It helps that they had a babe'n sales assistant on the day when I went in there, all dark hair and tatts and well dressed and oh my god did I tell you I love this store! He was actually very helpful. This isn't your typical outlet store, they actually have stuff that is being sold at other places at the same time, its not end of lines or just stuff that no one bought. It's cheap AND its not last seasons. As well as great clothes, they also do amazing shoes too. Sales assistant guy: call me!

WARNING, WARNING, WARNING. This place is dangerous with a capital D. It's got all the top brands…read moreyour could ever want at cheap prices. It's so good, but oh so bad. Every time I go there they've got something I desperately want and can easily justify to myself why I should have it. The clothes are good looking, good quality and are a good bargain. I'd go there especially if you want jeans because they have heaps of them and jeans can be really expensive. The staff are really helpful and being in such a good location, the shop is really handy for all those wardrobe emergencies. My biggest recommendation is that you go there before you go anywhere else because there's nothing worse than buying something only to see it way cheaper later on! Save yourself the pain and heartbreak by going there today.

This is a gem in Browns Bay. The clothes are fashionable and pretty unique. There's a small…read moreselection of sizes in each item so you can almost be sure you won't turn up to a party in the same outfit as someone else. I've recently done a few trips down in an attempt to find something awesome to rep to the 21sts I have coming out of my ears. I've yet to be so lucky. This is the kind of place you need to sift through the racks and you're either going to find something great that happens to be in your size or find nothing at all! I always head down to the back where the sales racks are! There are pretty darn good prices on some of the dresses. But there are also pretty horrendous prices on other things. Again - you have to search and find. My sister just bought a great bikini from here and a friend of mine was looking stunning last night in a blue peplum dress she found hiding in the sales rack!

I love that I can go to Claire with my Mum and we will both find pieces that we love. Granted, most…read moreof them will be above my price range but still, one can dream (and hint at xmas/bday presents). Claire caries a myriad of labels including Helen Cherry, Equipment, Paula Ryan, Not You Daughter's Jeans and recently new addition Frank & Eileen, who makes shirts that fit like a glove and are a huge hit in Tinseltown. Mention must also be made of the fantastic people who work at Claire. Whilst in some high-end shops you are lucky to even be acknowledged, at Claire you are always greeted with a smile. Furthermore, the staff are fantastic at recommending clothes that fit your shape and style and aren't afraid to tell you when something doesn't suit.