I absolutely adore Kathryn Wilson shoes. I remember buying my first pair about 8years ago from…read moreAngel Divine in Queenstown. They were heels in a bright checkered material with a peep toe. In fact, I still have them in my wardrobe somewhere. Since then I have bought numerous pairs of her shoes and I have always found them to be well made and comfortable without compromising on style. If they are good enough for Bey and Blue, they are good enough for me! Seriously though, Kathryn used to come into the restaurant I worked at and I served her several times and always found her to be incredibly lovely. Of course, I am ecstatic that she has now opened a store in Britomart and wish her every success! p.s. you should check out this season's loafers - they are beautiful!

When I need pumped up kicks like all the other kids then it's straight to Pat Menzies in Canterbury…read moreArcade between Queen street and High street. As a fan of Chucks, Vans and Doc Martins this is one shop where a credit card has taken a hammering over the years. It's the range that parts me from my savings, combined with intelligent and helpful service. You might shop around for a better price; however you won't find a better range in the city. If you're looking for the big shoe brands with a funky twist don't walk past Pat Menzies.

Little known fact: Pat Menzies is one of the largest (if not the largest, I can't quite remember)…read moreretailers of Converse Chuck Taylors in the Southern Hemisphere. That little shop in the alley between Queen Street and High Street sells more of those things than pretty much any other stockist. Pat Menzies is where you go if you need big brand shoes: Vans, Chucks, Docs. A lot of stores stock those brands but Pat Menzies stock so many lines within the brands and so many variations on colours and styles. If you're looking for an odd colour of Chucks, start with Pat Menzies.

Mi Piaci is one of those dangerous shops. You come to browse, and you leave with shoes. You walk…read morepast, and get sucked in, and you leave with shoes. You just think about it innocently and suddenly you're online, and you've chosen shoes. The prices have always been quite steep, but it's worth it because Mi Piaci has one of the best selections of shoes in town. Even their plainer styles have nice detailing and real quality to them, and then they have some really special shoes and boots too. The service at this Mi Piaci I think is second to none. They greet you but they don't get in your face, they're hepful without being pushy. I've had good, honest advice here about selecting the right size and style. It's a most satisfactory way to part with a big lump of cash.

Do you like shoes? Well I like shoes - or as the Italian say mi piacciono le scarpe. Thus the…read moremeaning behind Mi Piaci. I like shoes that fit my not so small feet, and I love that the designer shoes in this lovely store do come in the larger shoe variety as sometimes it seems so hard to find that perfect fit. The quality and style of any shoe in Mi Piaci is top notch, you walk in with a want and you walk out with a thank you lord. If you have the money to pay the top price for a classy shoe, here is your pick of the crop. Ladies they have boots, wedges, sandals, flats, loafers, ankle boots and handbags. It's a dream come true to match your wardrobe. Welcome in and please indulge.

Aphrika is an excellent mid-range alternative to try out next time you want the kind of buzz that…read moreonly shoe-shopping can give. I'd always been curious about Aphrika but never been in until recently. From the outside, it looks like a classy, fashionable, and quite upmarket shop. I was pleasantly surprised when I got inside and found that, while the layout inside echoed the same feeling, the prices of the shoes didn't. There are some truly gorgeous shoes here, both men's and women's, perfect if you're looking for something eye-catching to party in. The shoes are mostly colourful, trendy, and they are all reasonably-priced, with some more sensible options thrown in too, like flats, that still manage to be cute.

This brand from Japan has some very wearable items . Mostly…read moremen's t-shirts and hoodies and a good selection of trainers . Service was very friendly and my friend didn't need much persuasion to buy a pair of blue trainers . With some trainers specially designed by a particular artist you'd be sure to stand out with a pair of these on your feet .

This store is strangely not normal, despite what the name indicates…read more Walking into Strangely Normal is like glimpsing into the wardrobe of Hunter.S.Thompson from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas fame. Eccentric, retro, psychedelic, you name it. Floral or paisley business shirts that make you stand out from the normal, quirky cuff links that make you wanna laugh, funky hats, imagery t shirts that you won't find on Queen Street. The men's footwear in this store also rocks the casbah! Holy cow! Its crazy cool! As any guy with confidence I'm sure you could pull off looking like Mr it in these glorious original pieces. The accessories are cool and retro, and the short sleeved men's shirts are amazingly original with unique imagery, my two favourites are the Island Life and the Tattoo short sleeved collared shirts. The prices are not cheap at Strangely Normal, they have since 1977 paved a name in men's fashion and put New Zealand on the map internationally so they deserve much praise and award which they funnily enough have received. Please check out this delightful store tucked away on O'Connell street.

I regularly worship at the church of Briarwood, and this branch is near work, so I get to pray at…read morethe altar of fine crafted leather goods as often as I like. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean I buy stuff very often. I wish! Briarwood is value for money, and there's a whole lot of value in their products, if you know what I mean. I've had a beautiful Briarwood handbag (brown leather satchel with embossed flower design and candy-stripe lining - I still love it like the day I got it) for several years now and it hardy looks used, although I've thrashed it. Unlike other places, the hardware on Briarwood bags is some serious heavy metal, and it really lasts. They also sell gorgeous shoes and other accessories, like little purses. Definitely not to be missed if you're browsing High Street.

I first discovered Little High Street when I was in high school. A secret wee gem tucked between…read moreHigh St and Queen Street, it is accessed via the second floor of the Whitcoulls building or from Durham St East, opposite the Blue Dude swimwear store. Little High Street used to be relatively unknown and was home to up and coming New Zealand designers, however over the years this has changed quite drastically and now largely consists of Asian clothing stores. Smoove is one of the exceptions, and actually takes up two of the stores on the Street. If you're in to rock, vintage and street-type clothing and accessories, definitely make sure you pop down to Little High Street and check out Smoove. Mezze Bar is also located on the Street by the Durham St entrance and is a great licensed cafe/bar that does fantastic iced coffees and has a great lunch menu.

Little High Street is my favourite place to come for those vintage and quirky threads that you get…read morean inkling for time to time. It holds such stores as Smoove, Smoove Reworked Vintage, Tango, and Pencil Boutique with some off the wall Asian fashion stores amongst it all too. Little High Street definitely isn't for the faint hearted fashion types, it holds rather unique and bizarre attire and accessories not to say there are classic items amongst the bunch, but think K Road op shoppy style and you would be more on the mark. This rather secret arcade is one of Auckland's best kept secrets and the only thing that would improve it in my opinion is more shops of the likes of Smoove as it is getting a little overrun by the Asian fashion stores.

the girls here are so nice and helpful, and the clothes are super cute! its a little expensive, but…read moretotally worth it.

As other reviewers have mentioned there is an awesome fit out in this flagship store. The layout…read moreis well designed too with the different styles and looks together as you keep walking through. I'll admit that I did got through a stage were I was over glassons, but I can admit I'm now a fan again. I've purchased some great pieces there over the last year, which i've gotten a lot of wear out of (and people have asked where I've got them from). Make sure you spot the 'Miss Who' rack, these clothes are always a bit different and definitely worth a look! I got some really cool print jeans in this brand last year. I think the staff are very attentive and helpful. When I was last there, one girl went upstairs to see if they had a top in my size, and this was no trouble. Glassons is often my go to for new hosairy (and even socks recently), and when I was in their there the other day there was even some homewares to make your room look that bit more awesome. I think you're sure to find something you'll like in Glassons. Give them a go if you haven't visited in awhile. You might be surprised.