Last Friday my wife and I was out and about shopping for gifts, when I came upon a boutique store…read morethat will forever change the way my wife shops for clothing. This store is everything that chain stores are not. The fashion within was unique, and the style absolutely stunning. The people of Warkworth is now the envy of all Auckland shoppers not prepared to make the way up the Northern Motorway. Katya Maker stocks a unique range of shoes imported from Bulgaria, and provides a personalised service that is missing from so many stores these days.

Every time I walk passed Dianne's that sale rack outside draws me in. The colours and the vibrant…read morefabrics...the big SALE sign; I just can't help it. I once thought Dianne's was just for 'mums', but these days I usually find myself heading to the fitting rooms with a fistful of clothing (perhaps I'm just getting old). Some of it is an older style but there are also many funky, individual items that are pretty contemporary. There is a great variety of fabrics and all good quality. They have a great range of 'special occasion' items; a perfect place for a summer wedding outfit or a special piece of jewellery.