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.

Euro Brands get seconds and overruns from a range of high street stores. Zara, Topshop, NEXT etc,…read moresizes are usually weighted at 36's and 40's, 41's but every now and then there will be mid-range shoes. Their influx's seem to be quite sporadic so i pop in every other week just for a look. Have bought Zara shoes from here before and the prices are pretty cheap - i'd say 50-70% off the normal retail price, and often the shoes are ahead of the states. Staff are ok, they'll only put out one of each shoe and keep the other sizes in plastic so at least they stay looking new even if they do have defects.

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.

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 .

Yusssssssss. This is usually what you will hear me say in Wild Pair. Yus, sweet deals and even…read moresweeter dresses. They are renown for cheap dresses that are on trend. They may not hold out for a few seasons, but at least for a few months you'll have an awesome outfit that everyone will love. Some stuff is a little weird and tacky but if you just cull those you'll be bound to find something great for that next party, family event, or just because you need a bit of a pick me up. And don't even get me started on the shoes. Delicious. They have great sales too where clothes can go from as little as $20. This is the perfect place to shop if you're a Uni student or if you're just starting out in the workforce. And since it's open late on Thursday and Friday, you can pop in after work and have a brilliant outfit for that same night.

Wild Pair Albany is one of my favourite clothing stores in Auckland. Yes Wild Pairs have popped up…read moreeverywhere and are in most shopping centres, but I always seem to have the best luck in Albany. It gets manic busy in there but the girls are always super helpful (and surprisingly honest) when you're trying things on. If I'm after a pair of killer heels Wild Pair is my first stop. They are usually right on trend and selection ranges from rather conservative to outright mad. It's also perfect for party dresses. They have a range of quirky and fun pieces. My only moan gripe would be the price; new items in particular can easily be around the $150 mark. If you haven't fallen in love with an item wait a few weeks until it's on sale. As their stock turnover is quite high you don't usually have to wait long.

As a reluctant shopper, Co-Lab, an offshoot of the Nike Britomart store, is one of the few stores…read morein Auckland I will visit. Positioned in Auckland's newest mecca of shopping, Britomart, Co-Lab offers a fresh mix of streetwear including Nike SB, Converse and Hurley. Although it has a surf and skate feel, I find this sometimes helps when buying clothes and you can often get more comfortable and suitable attire for unexpected activities (i.e. going for a bmx or playing soccer when you're least expecting it). The service is extremely friendly and are never afraid to suggest another store, if they know what you are looking for. As with most places in Britomart, parking is a nightmare/expensive so the best option is to just fork out for the adjacent parking building next to Les Mills, that is if you don't want to fluff around for what could be 1 or 20 minutes looking for a park in the surrounding streets.

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.