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.

Think a mini Department Store like the one on the shore but no where near as far away. This store…read moreis such a treat to have so close to town. I love that Karen Walker has brought in other brands to her stores because it's so great to see what the other labels are up to. Here there's Karen Walker (of course), Topshop, Saint James, Julie Roffman, and a whole lot more. They've done such a great job of decorating the store. I love the huge pink horse in the middle of the store. You really feel like you're somewhere special. Maybe this is because they sell my favourite perfume, Flower Bomb. There are always wafts of this luxurious fragrance all around the store and it definitely sends me to my happy place! I also love Topshop's prices! It's like you're always buying something on special, they're so reasonably priced. There's nothing like feeling like a million bucks when you've only spent $100.

I've said it before and doubtless, I'll say it again: I miss Topshop. I miss having it there a five…read moreminute walk from where I worked in the UK. I miss the way the clothes always fit me perfectly and I miss their uncanny ability to always have the latest fashion trends. So imagine my surprise the first time I walked into Playpark by Karen Walker in Newmarket to go and buy a belt by the designer that I'd seen online and noticed that they've got a whole section of Topshop in the back of the store! They even do Topshop makeup (my favourite lipstick colours EVER). And that's not all they've got either, this gorgeous warehouse-like emporium (think florescent strobe lights and concrete floor) is an absolute treasure chest of not only Karen Walker but also Fred Perry Laurel Wreath, Happy Socks, Cacherel and more--an eclectic mix, but somehow, in amongst the giant plastic horses and floor to ceiling sized birdcage fixtures, it all works. I just want everything in here.

It's not often you walk into a store and want everything! Gorman is one of those places. Their…read moreclothes are different enough to warrant their price tag but not too crazy that you'd only ever wear them if you were to somehow transform into a runway model. They are for the every day, modern woman who is incredibly awesome. They have the most epic prints that you will only see at Gorman. My favourite piece from Gormans is their socks. Cheap enough to buy when you're short on cash but awesome enough to make an outfit look completely different. The best thing about Gorman in Newmarket is that now I don't have to fork out a huge airfare to Aussie for my Gorman fix. It's now right here for us to savour and enjoy. And also because not many people know about this store yet, you look like you've got a one of a kind piece just for you.

I really love everything about this store. This is Australian designer Lisa Gorman's only store in…read moreNew Zealand and it sells some really gorgeous pieces of women's clothing. Gorman specialises in dresses, tops and trousers in really cool, funky prints. I think the great thing about it is that the clothing can really be worn by anyone of any age. Nothing in there is ever too short in the hem or low cut on the bust, which is perfect for older customers, but the cuts and patterns ensure that the clothes still look really trendy and hip enough for a younger crowd. My favourite things though are the shoes and boots. I've got a pair of little Chelsea boots from here and they are so comfortable and really well made from real suede. They have lasted for ages and I wear them all the time. The store itself is really spacious and is all wooden floors and walls, making it feel really organic, which complements the clothing perfectly. It feels very light and airy in there, so you can really browse for ages and the staff are always really friendly and give great advice as they clearly know the products inside out.

I have now on three separate occasions tried to contact this company in the last two weeks with…read morezero response. I received a faulty item and I am trying to rectify this but this company has not bothered returning my messages whatsoever. Terrible customer service. Really awful. Don't waste your money! I now have to contact my bank to reverse charges.

Here's why I love Augustine : this is the place to come when you need a fancy dress for fancy…read moreoccasions i.e weddings , cocktail parties and so on and so forth . Their other brand Charlo is for ladies with a more ample figure ,read -voluptuous . They have bags and shoes and other small accessories . Staff are helpful and they sell online too .

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!

October Reign in Newmarket is a stunning little store located on the fashion forward Osborne…read moreStreet. Here you can be sure to find the perfect outfit for most occasions. Although they have quite a few items on the expensive side, there are still quite a few garments that are reasonably priced. At October Reign they not only sell beautiful woman's clothing but they also have shoes, jewellery and belts. At the end of last year I went a little crazy and purchased the most beautiful Camilla dress from their store. 100% silk with hand stitched crystals, the dress is phenomenal. There is no parking available on Osborne Street however parking is easy enough on Teed Street.

The Modes staff were SO helpful to myself and my daughter. It was a pleasure to shop in Modes with…read moreplenty of attentive staff to help out with decision making. Nothing was too much trouble. I was attending a masquerade ball and the team when out of their way to purchase a mask and cover it in the same fabric as my gown! They have a spectacular array of gowns and in-house alterations to make life simple! A very professional, friendly team! Well done, no wonder Modes has been operating for over 20 years!! Thank you!

NO ONE does it better than Modes ...i have known the owner and purchased many outfits from this…read morestore for 25 years and they have never failed to impress. The sincere dedication and expertise from the owner and staff is very very rare these days. I truly hope there are another 25 good years to come for Modes. Wishing you all nothing but the best. Yours truly , sharron.

Pocket is like the Newmarket branch of MADE in the city. Both stores are owned by the same people,…read moreso it makes sense. It's kind of off the beaten track, behind Rialto cinemas in that little area on Kent Street that seems to be growing more and more popular by the day. It's standalone and the layout of the store is quite nice. They stock similar things to MADE - notably APC. They also do Karen Walker, Standard Issue, House of Holland eyewear, etc. There's men's and women's clothes and accessories, and as well as new, they stock some vintage. The staff were nice, friendly without being overbearing. I tried on a few things, walked out with a pair of really stonewashed 90s Levi's. I'd say the store fits somewhere inbetween Area 51/Black Box and Fabric in terms of prices and brands. My fashion/shopping expert friends thought I should give the place three stars but I think it's a bit above 60%, and extra points because I bought something. Worth a visit.

Another new discovery of mine and new favourite, I left this store with my wallet a little sore me…read morethinks, but who cares I got such lovely things! This is a brand new store which is part of the new street complex in Newmarket. It's a really lovely place, laid out beautifully and stocks labels such as Status Anxiety, Louis Vuitton, APC and Karen Walker as well as boasting a pretty awesome vintage section! Their prices were really reasonable and that is what I loved so much about this place, they hadn't conformed to the Newmarket trend and overpriced everything. I purchased a lovely leather bag for only $150 which I though was a real bargain, as well as one of Karen Walker's new season key-rings for only $29! The two staff working there was so nice to talk to and I felt really comfortable with them, not looked down upon which is sadly common in upmarket boutiques. I knew instantly that I had found my new favourite shop and I'm probably going to have to go back tomorrow and get those boots....yay!

This is a large mall where the Kmart was located…read more It reminds me of a typical mall, but with larger department stores that cater more to you every day needs. They have a Kmart for clothing and department items, and a Woolworth for grocery shopping, inside the mall! They also had some of the typical mall shops of namebrand clothing, a food court, and downstairs a little convenient store, kiosk, and even a massage parlor! I could've easily stayed here all day and explored for hours on end!

An American mall that we wouldn't have stopped and except we were so hungry I couldn't find…read moreanything opened near the museum. We took the escalator up to the eatery food hall. We had chicken & salad, it was just okay. There were many American chain stores @ some New Zealand as well. It wasn't too busy the week before Christmas.

If you live in NZ, Karen Walker is pretty much a household name. She's definitely our most…read moreinternationally acclaimed designer and with that beautiful designs, high quality fabric and hefty price tags. KW is known for her bold patterns and beautifully tailored pants and dresses. Each season she has a distinct fabrics that is more often than not easily recognizable KW. What I like most about her designs is that they don't go out of fashion. I bought a coat from her about 10 years ago that's still in great condition and I still wear. Her Newmarket store is her biggest by far. It's definitely a shopping destination that's worth a look even if you're not in the market to buy.