Run by some seriously cool and in the know shoe guys, this is my favourite place to get my shoes sorted when they’re "talking" or just plain bung. Affordable, friendly and excellent craft. Job well done.

Run by a seriously passionate jeweller who is often seen working late at night, this is a great place to get rings resized and chains replaced/fixed. The price is right, too. Win-win-win.

When your handbag is giving out on you there is a temptation to run to despair. Never fear! Gemmells is here to repair your beloved hunk of dried cow skin. Fair prices and excellent workmanship.

Rose’s is pricey, but you pay for what you get. They can fix almost anything and the service is great. Be warned however, "fixing" your clothes to your exact specifications can be addictive!

Looking for the modern latest fasion shoes, sendals or women boots Check this shop out

Looking for that eye catching dress Check them out awesome fashion

One of the biggest show room for your casual dressing needs....

Looking for ornaments and jewellery to match your dress Visit them and price is awesome

Looking something to fit and get a shape The staff is awesome

This Valleygirl store always has a bargain and seems to have a lot more stock than the other Valleygirl’s. Bound to walk out with something!

Lots of casual tops and bottoms that can be dressed up.

Dress up any old top and make it new again with accessories.

Huge store that always seems to have an abundance of stock and sizes!

Luxurious place to be pampered. Indulge in a range of full body massages or facials. Fantastic mood setting with dimmed lights and relaxed atmosphere.

Various things to choose from, including manicure and pedicures, massages and even spa parties! Quite often do specials too.

Various things to choose from, including manicure and pedicures, massages and even spa parties! Quite often do specials b.

Luxury treatments for a reasonable price.

From professional beauty treatments to massages and spa treatments. Great service.

They use a great selection of skin treatments, including Joyce Blok. Fantastic facials.

TK is my favourite store to buy a summer dress. I’ve got a sarong from a few years ago that can be worn as a dress. It’s a gorgeous silk print and I love it. I’ve also got two great cotton dresses one in grey marle and one in aubergine that are backless. I get compliments on them all the time. This will be my first port of call when their summer range is in!

Javanna is the owner of Ponsonby Spray Tan and the technician who will apply your tan to perfection. She is fantastic! Couldn’t recommend her more highly for turning your white body into a gorgeous bronzed one.

The best place to get your eyebrows done is East Day Spa. Instead of waxing they thread which much better!It leaves a crisper more defined eyebrow. I’ve tried a few cheaper places but East Day Spa is the best in my opinion.

This is the first gym I’ve been in New Zealand that is what I’d call a gym and health club. It really is the best gym I’ve been to. The facilities are outstanding, from the tennis courts to the cafe that serves great healthy food. I love going here!

I’ve been going to Number 18 for years to have my legs and more delicate areas waxed. Their technicians are very experienced and make the whole experience as painless as possible. From leg waxing to brazilians you’ll be looked after and hair free at Number 18.

The team at Pony Professionnel know their stuff. I've been several times for hair treatments and for a dry style. If it is in the afternoon the complementary bubbles is a nice touch. 

The girls at Off are specialists and it shows. Their work is meticulous. 

I travel over from the city especially to let Linda tend to my hair. She is wonderfully friendly and sends you out the door looking and feeling good. 

Had Microdermabrasion and an AHA Rapid Exfoliator Anti-Ageing Facial here recently, definitely noticed results immediately. Would highly recommend visiting the ladies in here and pampering yourself.  

Quick, professional and affordable! Love it! Having a perfect manicure and pedicure sets off any outfit!

keep the winter wind swept and interesting hair at bay

Fab stylists

For all the essentials

and when all else fails - get a hat!

Don’t be surprised to find yourself rubbing shoulders with a who’s who of NZ’s most prolific artists, sportsmen and local personalities. Founded by Allan Tonkin this place also has international artists popping in to get a fresh fade.

Fresh kicks, limited editions, new releases - this is one of the best places for sneaker heads to get their fix. Located on High St you can also find new threads, caps and accessories

These local designers have got it on lock when it comes to fulfilling a hipsters fashion sense

Getting ya decked from the Tip-Top ya can’t forget about stunners. And you need not look any further then here. There really is no other sunglass store that can compete. As well as having all the designer brands Sherry also brings into the country limited edition runs for a select few. And she will give you an honest opinion on what style of glasses would suit your facial structure

There are only two spots I’d personally recommend to get lined up nice & fresh (Keps and New Flava). And the boys at Keps Barbershop are the business.

This place is filled with korean makeup goodness. Brands like Tony moly, Etude house, 3CE and many more can be found in some of the cutest shops. But I also discovered western brands like Makeup Forever and Sleek hiding in the corners of shops.

If you’re looking for lashes or Lime Crime, BH cosmetics, Models own and so many more, this is the place to look. They have testers too which is great.

For all your mid to high end makeup needs. It carries brands such as Mac, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Benefit, YSL and more.

This should be higher up but is probably quite well known by makeup lovers. Wide range of mid to high end makeup and they have had some recent price drops.

2015 new arrivals Beach Wedding Dresses NZ from TOPbridal

our hand-made Wedding Dresses NZ, you will sure to be the most charming lady and get your luck!

Topbridal understands that choosing a bridal gown is an important and exciting decision, and we are firmly committed to making all brides look and feel beautiful on their wedding dress

Topbridal understands that choosing a bridal gown is an important and exciting decision, and we are firmly committed to making all brides look and feel beautiful on their wedding dress.

We can only change the way business is done globally if we take responsibility as consumers for supporting those brands that look after our planet. I love the fact that Kate Sylvester is part of the Child Labour Free programme. Her clothes are beautifully tailored and I’m more than happy to pay a good price to know that the clothes I wear are looking after both the people who made them and our planet. Child Labour Free is a NZ-led initiative that’s ensuring responsible fashion becomes the norm around the globe. That’s why I support Kate Sylvester and am proud to wear her label.

Aside from making some of the best t-shirts in New Zealand, Hailwood is one of my favourite local fashion retailers because his designs and work carries the accreditation that every part of his supply chain from fabric sourcing to manufacture is Child Labour Free. He’s one of the New Zealand designers contributing to positive change by supporting this consumer-led movement. Give him love, he deserves our support.

Another local fashion brand leading the way with making a positive impact on this earth, Ruby are part of the pilot programme that was launched at NZ Fashion Week last year by two Kiwi women who have created the Child Labour Free accreditation. Basically by supporting NZ designers who carry this accreditation, you’re choosing to make change in this world through your consumer dollars. Plus, who can go past Ruby’s slick, sassy and totally wearable designs.

From the moment Marc Moore first debuted Stolen Girlfriends Club clothing, I fell in love. His prints are genius - my favourite culminating in last season’s show-stopping datura print. Trippy, clever and hip as all get out, this dress turns heads every time. Pretty cool then that Stolen Girlfriends Club are also Child Labour Free accredited, meaning every time you spend your dollars here, you’re creating positive change in the world.

I’ve coveted Zambesi forever and am finally at a stage in my life where I can justify the investment in their fine clothing. Lucky then that these local designers also carry the mark of Child Labour Free - meaning every new season piece I indulge in is a vote for a better world.

Cue is my go-to for work clothes. Stylish, trendy, cute – yet professional. Because I work in a creative office, I can get away with most outfits as long as they’re chic. But Cue also sells staples like pencil skirts and blazers. They’re a bit pricey but the clothes are great quality.

I just love this shop. It always smells like freshly-baked cookies when you walk in the door (thanks to the Glasshouse candles, which you can also buy here!) and everything is just so girly and cute and irresistible. It’s purely a pyjama shop, but considering any time I’m lounging around the house I’m always in sweats or pyjamas, I have quite a collection in my wardrobe. This shop will make you want to host a pyjama party for the first time since you were 12 years old.

This is a Canadian shop (woop woop!) that is slowly taking over the world. Even if you’ve never been to Lululemon, you’re probably familiar with the little ohm-looking logo adorning every second person you see in your spin class. Lululemon sells AH-MAZING workout clothes. They are expensive, but the quality is unparalleled. I’ve had a pair of their long yoga pants since early university days (when I literally wore them every single day to class) and they still look brand new.

Country Road has a great mix of casual, work and formal-wear. Everything is super on trend and their window displays always lure me inside. They have great, comfy ballet flats that will last ages. If you see something you love but can’t afford, hold tight and you’ll always find it on sale a couple of months later.

What women’s clothing shop list would be complete without a shoe store? Mi Piaci has great shoes in every style. I have a pair of knee-high winter boots from here that I absolutely adore and wear almost every single day in the winter. They literally go with everything! The shoes are a bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it in quality.