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.

The Co-op is Trelise Cooper's new(ish) North Shore store. It features her label Coop, which is…read moretargeted at a younger demographic as well as a couple of other designers. What I like is that it's not the same old designers you see all the time, but instead some unique internationals. As for the clothes... The colours are bright and the designs bold, suiting those who aren't afraid of being the centre of attention! They visually appealing but a little out there for me. Oh and the sales assistants are lovely!

Oh Cheapskates! What a lifesaver you are to me…read more I was on a mission to buy a gift for a thirteen year old family member and I was racking my mind for what to get. I was in Birkenhead- and from past experiences buying gifts I knew I had a limited option based on my age bracket this time. As I walked past Cheapskates I kind of had to do a double take, it didn't take me long after that to sprint in and check out what was at the front entrance. It took me less than 10 minutes to decide on two beautiful tops and I was happy that I had resolved my present issue. The outlet store, has some really cool clothing for sale, and shoes and accessories including boards to skate, backpacks for school, work or the gym too. Very helpful young guy who knew his style working the counter, was chatty and a good laugh. If you have teens in the family, they will be well impressed with this cool store.

What a strange little store. It opened in October 2012 and was meant to be a pop up store, where…read morecheapskates' old stock could be sold off. But apparently it's now here to stay and I certainly am not complaining. When I stumbled upon it last week the $20 rack right in front of the door was fully stocked with awesome things! I snagged myself two tops from it and rushed into the back room to try them on. The dressing room was pretty much that... a back room with a little stand up mirror propped against a chair. But hey it did the job - and more importantly the clothes looked great. I then spent a good 20 minutes deciding which pair of shoes I was going to buy. They were only $40 each so in hindsight I regret not getting them both. The store also had a ton of dresses at only $50 each, summer shorts, menswear and hats. There was also the odd skateboard lying around and plenty of shoes! I was so happy to stumble upon this place. From outside it doesn't look like much but inside it's a treasure trove.

This is a very attractive store - aesthetics have been carefully thought out with chandeliers…read morecreating a beautiful elegant atmosphere, large draperies delicately overlapping the main table, fake vines entwined above the shoppers heads, I cannot really do it justice in words, for those that appreciate beauty and detail then go check this place out for yourself! Now, the stock? Of course that is pretty cool too! This may be controversial to say, but I believe it is more suited to the middle age woman market, preferably upper class money-is-no-object-type too. They have some elegant jewellery, the bold brooches grabbed my eye particularly, French chic house wares and classic stylish clothing. The staff have also been friendly and helpful when I have gone in. They do their job well and with professionalism from what I have seen and experienced. I have only recently discovered that they have several other stores; check out their website to see all the locations - www.repertoire.co.nz

One of my fav NZ clothing stores, classic lines and well priced for made in NZ and that's a big…read moretick. Staff always friendly and helpful. Tip - Boxing Day sale!!

Mink is such a random store. First impressions don't really bode well for them unfortunately…read more There's a lot going on to say the least. But when you delve a little further into the store you'll notice that there's actually a lot of good stuff going on in there too. They have loads of awesome boots and this store would be great to hit before winter starts so you have your boots already for the colder months. They also tend to have a lot of good sales. Maybe because their image isn't so great. But this means it's great for me. I can't go past a good bargain and at Mink if you dig far enough you'll probably find something awesome that no one else has. You should go check it out today, but go with the mind frame of 'don't judge a store by its cover'.

When my mom first dragged me into Mink I took one look at the big brightly coloured patterns and…read morethought "ew get me out of here". It was a bit much to take in at first but after I adjusted my eyes and started looking at individual items of clothes rather than the big array of patterns together, I saw it really wasn't so bad. Now I don't think I would find anything for myself in here but for my mom there were quite a few options. She tried on a gorgeous full-length dress and when we saw how good it looked the shop assistant rushed around to find similar ones to try on too. So after all that I decided I really shouldn't judge a book by it's cover because my mom looked banging in some of those dresses.

Obviously I had high expectations from the start, what with the exceptional name and all. I thought…read moreit was such a cool shop. Glenfield is kind of filled with these little boutiquey stores and I seem to stumble across something awesome in every one. Here I found three dresses I wanted to try on. It was really interesting to find they only stocked one of each dress in only one size. This is great because you know you're highly unlikely to find someone else in your outfit but it can be a bit of a pain if you find something gorgeous and it doesn't fit. This happened to me. I tried to justify it to myself with some "ah it's not that short" and "I'll wear granny undies and won't bend over" but the reality was I looked like a bit of a sluzz. So I put that one back on the rack. One of the dresses did, however, fit like a glove. It was really funky and totally different and I loved it. For only $38 I had to have it. I've also got to say the dressing rooms were super - nice and big - and the mirror outside was huge and extremely flattering. I'm not sure if other people are like me and believe there are fat mirrors and skinny mirrors...but this was a seriously great mirror. Guaranteed to make me buy that dress! So stoked I stumbled across Amy's, I'll be back again soon.

Let's be honest, Karen Walker is pretty expensive. It's definitely not a label that I can afford to…read morebuy on the reg (in fact, I shouldn't really buy it all) but for special occasion pieces or a good quality staples, you'll be hard pressed to find better. I bought a coat from here at least 7 years ago which got an absolute thrashing during Uni but still to this day, I wear it every Winter. Of all the KW stores, The Department Store is definitely my favourite. I have no time for clothing store snobbery but the girls in here are lovely. They make great suggestions on what to wear with each piece and give their honest opinion on what looks best. Of course, there is also the added bonus that's it's inside a "department store" so if you don't find what you are after at Karen Walker, there are plenty of other options!

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.

The sale rack at Blush is one of my favourites in Taka. I try to stop myself, but every time I walk…read morepassed I get drawn to it. Sometimes I walk away unscathed, other times I'm heading to the fitting room with a fistful of clothes and then out the door $50 lighter. I just love the colour. All year round Blush has colourful styles, and not just the colours that happen to be in that season; everything. Their clothing is generally feminine and sweet; think sweetheart neck lines, puffy skirts and floral prints. They have loads of summer dresses but then options for hitting the town too. Their collections are individual and cater for teenagers through to middle age I would say. The perfect place if you're looking for an outfit for a special occasion; even the races or a wedding