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.

My all time favourite lingerie store! As a girl with big boobs and a pretty small rib cage I've…read morealways found it really hard to find pretty bras that also provide the support you need, but my anguish and disappointment came to an end the day I discovered Avokado! Located on Nuffield Street in Newmarket, Avokado has been gaining a reputation as the number one store for women with bigger boobs. Instead of just catering to older women, as most stores lingerie stores (like Bendon) have tended to, Avokado stocks young, funky, sexy and supportive lingerie for busty women. Regardless of whether you're a size 6FF or a size 20K, Avokado will have something for you. And, unlike other stores, Avokado only stocks products that both look and MAKE YOU FEEL FABULOUS. I now adore going lingerie shopping thanks to Avokado - their products make you feel like a supermodel, they're comfy and fun and vibrant - exactly what all 21 year olds want with their lingerie. Freya is my favourite brand that Avokado stock. They do super cute and sexy sets, and thanks to Freya I recently purchased the first bustier I've ever found that fit properly. Dusty pink with little black flowers and lace, it's incredibly pretty and the top along with matching bottoms only set me back $160 - not bad considering you'd pay at least that in most lingerie stores, and it wouldn't fit half as well. Tip: Avokado also stock swimwear, so finally you can look and feel great at the beach too without having to worry about falling out of those silly drawstring-type bikini tops. If you are busty and sick of worrying about it, get your ass to Avokado! NOW!

On Nuffield Street in Newmarket this great lingerie store caters to a big busted girl or just…read moregenerally curvaceous or pregnant woman. They stock swimsuits (sold as seperates), sports bras, nightware and lingerie. The staff are very helpful and know how to fit you properly. The changing rooms are plush. Its my new place. I have to accept that I will be spending big $$$$ now I'm not a regular size.

I loooooovvvveee Ruby. I would love it even if it wasn't Kiwi. It's just straight-up one of my fave…read morelabels. I love it so much that I try stay clear of it, wait, whaaaattt?? I mean because I don't really have any money and I know that if I set foor in one of their stores I will fall in love with something and absolutely have to take it home. It's feminine, but strong. Pretty and cool. It's for full and part time fashionistas. And for people like me who are more like casual contractors. The clothes are really unique, both from other labels and within the ranges themselves. It's not cheap, but I still wear things from Ruby that i've had for years, and not only are they in great condition, I still get compliments on them. I am not a huge wearer of colour, but Ruby always manages to charm me. Love it.

I have a few Ruby pieces in my closet, which take pride of place over everything else in there. I…read moreguess my other clothing must feel pretty neglected sometimes, the way I take care of my Ruby stuff! No floordrobe for these items! My little sister originally put me onto this boutique, as she's an edgy little hipster who has her clothes bought for her by my sucker of a mother, for those of us who actually have to save up and buy a ruby piece ourselves. It is worth every cent. The clothing is New Zealand made and is truly unique, you can be guaranteed that you won't be looking like every other girl who shops at glassons, though now the secret has been let out of the bag there may be slightly more Ruby aficionado sightings around town!

Simple but luxurious, Moochi is a working girl's dream place to shop. It's filled with really great…read morepieces that are comfortable, flattering, and stylish. Who knew you could get all three at one time?!? The shop assistants are always really friendly and helpful in making sure you get the best fit and dress for you body. They have perfected the sack dress with one of the styles they produce very season. But somehow they make it look like a slimming sack dress. Even though they produce similar dresses each season they don't look exactly the same because they use different fabrics, patterns and textures. The shop in Vulcan Lane is in the perfect location for popping out for a quick shopping trip in your lunch break. Especially on those days where you think, why did I walk out wearing this? Moochi is foolproof fashion and I love it loads.

I love me some Witchery and in my opinion this Newmarket store is the best one around. For one…read morething it's huge. Such a change from the crammed Smith & Caugheys store. There's actually room to breathe. And what this also means is that there's loads more clothes. Stuff that I never see in the city and lots more sizes. It also has a bit more of a corporate vibe to it with more serious kinds of clothes. Or perhaps it's just the décor that makes it feel this way. They've decked it out with modern industrial racks and shelves that make it look office-chic. They have HUGE mirrors everywhere throughout the store. Not so great if you're having a bad hair day. But awesome if all the changing rooms are full or you're running late and don't have time to try stuff on.

I'm quite disappointed with Witchery as of lately. Recently i purchased some items via Witchery…read moreonline and then decided to exchange two of the items due to size or defect. The store clerk was happy to help me get store credit for my items as she didn't have my size everything was completed and i walked out happily until i got into the car and notice she had actually refunded one of the items ($80) and then taken the other (defect) item i refunded ($20) and subtracted it from the previous one ($80-$20=$60) and so i left paying twice for an item i returned to them that was a defect..... i went back had to give me another voucher for $40 after a long discussion.. even more recently i went to purchase items using my birthday awards, spend and save, and the store credit i got previously which i told the sales assistant (presented my witchery card, presented my store credit vouchers (one $60 and one $40) and also told her) but she didn't use the birthday awards (which was expiring the next day)... and also only used $40 voucher then threw the $60 in the bin......... i had to run back to the store and ask the staff there for which they then had to look through the bin until they found it and apologized... Ok.. that's fine, i'll use the birthday awards online to purchase shoes during their sale.. the shoes ran a size too big (i also purchased another pair in the same size and they fit perfectly so just this one was bigger than usual) so i thought i could go exchange the size. I rang up botany and their whole system was down so i rang them the next day and they said Nuffield had a pair so i went to the store but apparently its not on their system, they said Queen St had a pair... not on their system either.... but in the end the lady was nice enough to courier a pair from south island to auckland so now im waiting for the phone call to go pick it up. Generally i love their clothes and accessories and Nuffield is the biggest in Auckland with the largest range, but i feel their service has gotten a lot worse that they don't really care for people using store credits/awards/do exchanges or perhaps i just had really really REALLY bad luck with them. sorry for the rant...

The staff at Loaded are awesome. I needed some gold spray paint and they even offered to help me…read moretest it on some of the items i needed to paint. Awesome range of shoes too and they are not afraid to stock even the most unusual footwear

This is a super duper intimidating shop. Like, sometimes I walk past this place and think to…read moremyself, "Oh. Cool. I should go into this place and look at the cool cool shoes and also the caps and watches and stuff." But then I take a step towards the door and see the sort of muscly guy who is working there and is wearing a very very crisp snap back hat and a t-shirt and like pants or something and just kind of melt a little. I'm not cool enough or something. I did buy a watch from here one time. I never wear it. Also I bought some Adidas shoes but refused to wear them because I was kind of over-neurotic and felt like the stripes on them made me look fat.

Cute place for window shopping in Auckland,…read more Located on Queens Street near the Queen's Arcade.

Definitely NO SPECIAL HOT STAMP. Yes, there used to be a Kiwi Bird and other unique to New…read moreZealand, but the staff there said there were intellectual property issues and they are no longer available. They said LV is working on a unique design of their own as they know these hot stamps of different locations have become a "big thing". I went to the location on Queen.

Finally seeing her name up in lights, Pia is putting her graphic design degree to use alongside her…read morepassion for fashion. What started off as an online business eventually made it to the suave streets of Parnell. Located next door to the Chocolate Boutique, this gorgeous store is not hard to find. With one of a kind garment's, Pia has made the effort to make her works of art truly unique. From coming up with the beautiful patterns, to printing them onto fabric and assembling the garment, this beautiful, feminine clothing line is all New Zealand made. I came here the day Pia Boutique opened their store and purchased one of her stunning Neon Aztec Frill Dresses. Florescent orange, back with a funky black and white pattern at the front, I just know this dress is going to be perfect for both summer and winter seasons to come. I cannot recommend coming into Pia Boutique enough. The store is glamorous, the garments are stunning and Pia herself is absolutely lovely! The entire Pia experience is one of a kind. Its young designers like this that will remain on the fashion scene for years to come. Pop on down to Parnell and start supporting this fresh New Zealand designer!

I was pulled into this store by the defiant pops of color I could see from the street itself, so…read moreeven though I was running late for an appointment I had to go in and take a quick look. I kinda both wish I had and hadn't, if I hadn't I wouldn't have discovered such an awesome design aesthetic but now that I have I wouldn't still be sitting here craving everything in the store. When you buy from Pia, you can guarantee that you will be only one of a few fashionistas Auckland wide with the same piece. The clothes in these shops are irreverently fun. And the prints mad, but in a totally good way. I have to give props to the cute male shop assistant who set me up in a the changing room and picked out a few different peices for me, who was just chatty and friendly and well dressed himself. Get in here girls, now!

The staff were very kind and helped me out on choosing the right belt (we went there to buy a…read morebelt), in the end we bought a black belt with the gold GG logo on it as the belt's hardware. The belt was lovely and it is of good quality. The store is absolutely lovely, beautifully decorated, and had a very nice atmosphere. When they packaged the belt, they took great care to package it, and it was done very neatly. I am very impressed with both the quality, the store and the customer service.

What can I say? It's Gucci…read more This shop opened a couple of years ago, and with Louis Vuitton right next door, it made an enormous impact on flashing up the lower Queen Street area. This shop isn't very big, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in absolute deliciousness. It's an absolute haven of fashion and the store layout reflects that. I always thinks it's a shame that Gucci Queen Street doesn't have the beautiful window space that Louis Vuitton does. It really just has a big poster on one side and then a tiny little window display on the other side of the doors. So you'll just have to go inside before you can drool all over their high-quality, higher-price luxuries. After all, if you're going to buy an investment piece, you might as well do it in a luxury environment rather than horrible duty free shop at an airport. Don't let jetlag interfere with your handbag selection skills!

Little Stitch opened recently in Newmarket. It's a multi-brand womenswear store that caters to 30+…read morefemales. The best thing about the place, is that it stocks a lot of brands you don't see around the place. Mostly American labels, but others thrown in too. They're going to be getting in Rachel Zoe's range. Other highlights? Their cashmere and bags. My mother bought a dress from there recently, a navy shift. The pricing is on the higher end - this is nice stuff. I can imagine Remuera moms coming here and blowing a tonne of cash. Little Stitch is situated right next to Dry & Tea in that pocket of Newmarket behind Rialto that seems to be upwardly mobile of late. The store is pretty small but very clean and light and they've used their space really well. There are ample mirrors for those who are vain. Kidding. Kind of.