This company has the worst return policy- they advertise online sales then refuse to offer a return…read morecredit when the clothing is oversized and unable to be worn. The worst customer service I have ever experienced from a New Zealand owned clothing company.

Would not purchase from Moochi again poor quality. My vast shirt had split in the side seam. I'd…read moreonly worn it 6 times it's a generous fit, and I am a small size 10. Moochi did repair. Was annoyed Moochi didn't offer to pay for postage or offer any compensation. It's not good enough for a shirt costing $329! Was told by Moochi that their product was not impervious to wear and tear! After only 8 months and laundered 4 times. I have clothes from years ago in better condition!

Milford Mall has come a long way over the years and it isn't just for the oldies anymore. I go…read moremainly to Witchery and there are a few other higher end shops like Kimberlys and Storm. The Japanese restaurant in the food court is really good (but not cheap) and BNZ has moved inside from it's old place on Kitchener Road. You still see a lot of seniors at Coffee Club & Muffin Break but the mall has more of a 'Mums with Bubs' sort of place. Heaps of parking undercover!

Milford is kind of a weird one. While growing up I always thought of it as very sleepy and rather…read moreboring, but it is now one of the most popular (and expensive) places to live in Auckland. It is pretty inundated with old people, but this makes it super peaceful, and is probably what adds to the appeal. Of course the whole of Milford is no more than 3 minutes drive to a beautiful beach and it is just up the road form the very popular Takapuna. The Mall itself is not in my top list. I don't really like malls full stop, but Milford Mall feels constantly out of date, despite having had a small makeover recently. There are some cool shops like Moochi and Witchery, but I feel even these places seems almost cheapened by being there. The main reason I got to Milford Mall is for the great supermarket and the Warehouse. Both of which do exactly what you'd expect and both are pretty big. There is also really good sushi and a BNZ that is open on Saturdays. It's a nice mellow vibe, but it's not very exciting - just lots of older people having scones at midday on a weekday.

A mixture of clothing and funky bits and pieces for the house. Clothing not really my style but…read morethen I'm probably not their target. I have got various bits and pieces from there and am coveting one of their cool handbags.

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.

There aren't many places where it's summer all year round, but La Madu is one of those places. The…read morestores are devoted to resort wear, beach wear and just general summer stuff. This includes clothing, swimwear, hats, shoes, Jewelry, some homeware and other accessories. The décor of this store provides the perfect canvas for the products. It's clean and white setting emphasizes the beautiful colours and fabrics. They get new stuff in from Australia nearly every week so there's always new things to see. It's a great place to go obviously during summer, but also if you are visiting somewhere warm during our winter. You get the feeling most of their clientele are the type of women who get to escape every year - the service can be a bit pretentious. Which is surprising considering the clothes aren't of the very best quality and they're not expensive. (One of those is a good thing). A good place to get some cute and cool summer fashions.

Arazzo is Mum & I's go to for gifts. They stock a beautiful range of candles, gorgeous body…read morelotions, silk scarves, jewellery, cookbooks and more. But the best thing about this small shop is that they turn over their stock at lightning speed, which means for a regular like me there's always something new to fawn over. It's obviously as popular with the other Milford locs as it is with our family. The other fabulous thing about Arazzo is that, compared to many other independent home decor stores, it's affordable. I love candles and so they have become somewhat of a price indicator for me and at $40 (they have quite a range), Arazzo's are an absolute steal! Try their beautiful handmade ones from Devonport. I forget the brand name but they come in a stylish black and white box and are stunning. They also currently have some fabulous christmas decorations, which the owner tell me are flying out the door. Cute wee reindeer and fairy lights galore - it certainly put me in a festive mood!