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.

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.

"Vintage inspired New Zealand made clothing...fun, fresh and powerfully feminine!"...powerfully…read morefeminine?!...hmmmmm.... Despite the frown upon my face I really do like this clothing store! There is a cool range of dresses; some bold primary colours making bold statements, spotty red summery styles, cutesy floral fabrics, nice range and variety to suit us all ... if only money was not a barrier ... The décor also had a unique layout with floating shelves filled, but not cluttered, with random objects, it was nice to see some creativity thrown in; a store, like a café or a restaurant can make a statement in more ways than just the items in which they sell. It leaves an impression and can influence the buyer. Visual marketing is what I call it. Can I copyright that? I have since discovered that this range of clothing is made by two young local designers - their success story can be found on their website, worth checking out if you are interested in the fashion industry, keep up the good work girls!

I like you, am more than excited to welcome the return of The Last Place Store in its new residence…read moreat 62 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna! They've got some awesome new winter gear in stock, so make sure you come down to check it out.

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

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!

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.