Shopping Guides

What to wear this season and where to buy it in Auckland Spring is here and Auckland’s North Shore is packed with incredible local boutiques to help you transition your style to the new season. We took a walk around town to find the best pieces for you, and the trendy fashion tips for spring 2026. Here is what we are loving right now: Spring dresses Warm-weather dresses are back on the agenda. Feel the sea breeze while you’re looking amazing. KILT has New Zealand-made dresses that work overtime in your wardrobe. We love this reversible piece, giving you both a V-neck and round neck option. Layer it under a light jacket for the office then ditch the jacket for after-work drinks. Glassons have nailed

This year, do your Christmas shopping the right way, right here in Takapuna. Stop fighting the city crowds and start breathing the coastal calm of the North Shore. Give yourself the gift of Auckland seaside shopping. Here are some ideas for where you can tick off your list, find thoughtful gifts and enjoy the festive process. The formula for no-stress shopping Fresh air: We’ve got that low-rise, beach-infused atmosphere with fresh, sea air. A visit to Takapuna feels more like a day off than an actual shopping trip. This is retail therapy with an ocean view. While you’re here check out Regatta Bar & Eatery for a beachside bite. Over 4000 carparks: Abundant streetside parking, several large parking lots and Shore City Shopping Centre’s own

We’ve said goodbye to daylight savings, and the cooler weather is upon us. That means autumn fashion time, and we’ve got a plethora of fantastic shops in Takapuna for your wardrobe refresh. Here are our top fashion picks for the 2023 autumn season. Looking for a map to the best fashion stores on the shore? Hit up our fashion directory. Whatever suits Nothing says dress for success more than a blazer or suit jacket, and classic tailoring is on-trend for autumn. Blazers are blazing every colour this year, so whatever hue you suit, there are options aplenty. Try a fitted look with this Houndstooth Double Breasted Blazer from Cue, and go bright in this cobalt blue Rouched Sleeve Crepe Blazer from Jacqui E. For a

It’s that time of year again! The nippers are heading back to school. They’ll need to be loaded up with all the standard stationery and special items required for the actual learning. And on top of that, they probably want to look “cool”, or “fire”, or whatever it is that kids want to look this year. Great news ! There are some awesome shops right here in Takapuna that are stocking all the gear you need, and run by smart folks who can help you find the right stuff at the right price.  Here’s our handy guide to where to go for all your back-to-school needs. Stationery Getting together the school stationery list can be daunting for parents, but Paper Plus makes it easy. Simply

Spring has well and truly sprung out there, and with warmer days and lighter evenings, you may well be thinking it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. Celebrate leaving hibernation by getting some sun on your skin and your knees in the breeze. Here are our top fashion picks for the 2022 spring season. The short and short of it No matter who you are, shorts are one of your absolute warm-weather-wear essentials. Comfy, versatile, and they don’t blow up around your ears when a frisky spring breeze swishes by. Federation’s range of bright and bold kid’s shorts brings all the joy to your next warm weekend, and we are absolutely loving the skirt-but-not-a-skirt vibes of this gem, the La La Short. Amazon’s selection ranges from

Time for a wardrobe tune-up? Feeling the chill? You’ll be blazing hot after a spree at some of these world-class and Takapuna-famous fashion stores. Here’s our guide to gearing up this winter. Go long with a good coat Cover up, create a silhouette, shelter from the weather, and look damn sharp doing it. We don’t know if you’ve heard yet, but just about every stylist anywhere is telling us green is the colour of the year – check out this beautiful Grace Coat from Kilt and Olive Double Breasted Coat from Portmans. Plaids are something a little different that’s also neutral and easy to wear – like this Central Park Coat from Federation – or go a little wild with something like this Houndstooth Check

Women’s Winter Fashion in Takapuna Go no further than Takapuna for all your fashion needs this winter. A sortie along Hurstmere Road and side streets proves there’s a wealth of women’s fashion choice along the main street strip and side streets. With garments arriving now, it’s time to ignore the continuing hot weather, and start to plan ahead for cooler days. Sophisticated and feminine fashion at Repertoire, at the intersection of Lake Road and Hurstmere Road, combines with styles that last beyond a single season. As the new season’s garments arrive, look out for tweed in every hue, and lots of gold, high necks and ruffles. Animal print leather augments still-popular animal print tops and skirts – and this season’s boots to the knee take