The OPP STOP

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

From all of us at The OPP STOP 💛

Today we celebrate all the amazing people who nurture, support, and show up with love every day.

We hope you feel appreciated, spoiled, and reminded just how special you are 💖

With love,
✨The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm

Did you know you can customise your sneakers with temporary tattoos?! 👟🔥

Yep… apparently plain white sneakers are now a blank canvas and people are adding floral designs, butterflies, vintage prints and all sorts of cool little details using temporary tattoos and decals. Honestly kinda genius.

Perfect way to give an old pair of sneakers a new vibe without spending a fortune ✨

BUT please do your own research first and always spot test your shoes before trying anything at home, especially with leather, suede, delicate fabrics or designer shoes. Different materials react differently and we’d hate for anyone to accidentally ruin a favourite pair.

Now excuse us while the team starts eyeing up every plain white sneaker in the shop like a future art project 😂🎨👟 The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm

TikTok · Lila Check out Lila’s video.

After our recent shoe post, we went down a little shoe-cleaning rabbit hole and found some easy home hacks people swear by 👟✨

A few simple ones we came across:

• Baking soda can help freshen white sneakers
• A soft toothbrush works well for gentle scrubbing
• White vinegar is often used on some suede stains
• Pencil erasers can help lift little scuff marks on suede
• Stuffing shoes with paper towels while drying can help hold their shape

BUT definitely do your own research first before trying anything at home, especially with leather, suede, nubuck, designer or delicate shoes. Different materials need different care and sometimes the wrong cleaner can do more harm than good.

These are just a few handy home tips we found and thought were worth sharing with our fellow shoe lovers 💕👠👢

If you’ve got your own tried and true shoe cleaning hacks, drop them in the comments for everyone!
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STOP what you’re doing… the shoe section is stacked 👀

We’ve just put out a tonne of shoes and we mean it… tubs on tubs. Everything from everyday pairs to brand new designer finds.

Prices are all over the place in the best way
$2 and below rack
Make an offer bins
$10, $15, $25, $35
and then some high end / label pairs sitting around $50–$100

We even just popped out a stunning pair of DKNY heels 😍

If you’ve been thinking about a little wardrobe refresh (or a Mother’s Day treat… just saying), this is your sign to come have a dig.

First in, best dressed 🛍️

The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm

Have you seen our new storefront? 👀

Our team at The Opp Stop have such a great eye… honestly it’s giving boutique vibes every time you walk in, and that’s no accident. So much care and effort goes into making the shop feel special, and it really shows 💕

Let’s take a moment to appreciate our incredible team of staff and volunteers. The hard work behind the scenes doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s a big part of what makes this place what it is.

Next time you pop in, make sure you say hi. They’re the friendliest crew around 😊

And to our amazing customers too… thank you. Without you, we couldn’t do what we do or support the lives we’re here to help change.

We appreciate you all more than you know 💗

The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm

🛑 Stop! Before you walk past the crockery aisle… read this post
You could be walking away from a hidden treasure 👀
We found an article that’s got us double thinking our own op shopping strategy… turns out some of those “cute plate” finds (like classic CorningWare 🌼) can actually be worth a bit 💸
The kind of thing you’d usually walk straight past without a second look 👀
So next time you’re in store, slow it down… have a proper browse… because that perfect little Mother’s Day gift or a treasure for yourself might be sitting right there waiting for you And this article tells you exactly what to be looking for 💛
Oh, the magic of thrifting 🧚‍♂️✨ https://www.hunker.com/2155565/valuable-kitchen-brand-thrift-store-not-pyrex-le-creuset/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4 The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm

Not Pyrex, Not Le Creuset: The Overlooked Kitchenware Brand To Look For At Thrift Stores - Hunker It's not Pyrex or Le Creuset -- the next time you shop for kitchenware at the thrift store, look out for valuable CorningWare. Some pieces are worth thousands.

💐 Mother’s Day is coming up 💐

This is your little reminder to spoil Mum 💛

We’ve got shelves full of beautiful, one-of-a-kind finds, the kind of pieces you won’t see anywhere else. Perfect for creating your own special Mother’s Day gift basket, filled with things that feel so her ✨

Think pretty glassware, keepsakes, little luxuries, and those “this made me think of you” treasures 💖
Or keep it easy and check out some of our ready made ideas in store 😉
The best part? You can make something really thoughtful without spending a fortune.
Because mums don’t need big fancy gifts… they just want to feel appreciated and a little bit spoiled 💖

Pop in and have a browse you might just find the perfect piece that says “I appreciate you” better than words ever could 💐 The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm

📢 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER CALL OUT 📢

The Waikato Women’s Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau Opportunity Shop in Hamilton East is being reset and we are building a strong, capable volunteer team to help turn it into a thriving retail space that supports women and whānau across our region.

We are looking for a new kind of volunteer! This is not just about helping out. This is about bringing real skills into a space that needs energy, experience and momentum.

We are looking for the following volunteers:

💜 A Volunteer Team Leader who can help coordinate others and lift standards (this could turn into a paid role).

💜 Senior/Retired people with retail or fashion experience who understand how to present products and work with customers.

💜 People with business thinking who can help with pricing, product flow and making the shop perform.

💜 Social media savvy individuals who can create simple daily content and tell our story (we are looking for a diverse team).

💜 Someone to manage and grow our Trade Me presence.

💜 Warm, engaging people who can be on the floor and create a great in-store experience.

If you have one day a week or even a few hours to contribute and want to be part of something that genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

📝 Please fill out an application form via the following link: https://waikatowomensrefuge.co.nz/about-us/volunteer-waikato-womens-refuge/

Wishing you a Happy Easter from all of us at The OPP STOP 🐰

🐣✨ Easter Hours at The OPP STOP ✨🐣
Just a quick heads up for the long weekend:

Closed Good Friday
Open Saturday 10am - 4pm
Open Sunday 10am - 2pm
Closed Monday (public holiday)

Pop in over the weekend for a browse, a bargain, and a little Easter treasure hunt 🛍️🐰

Happy Easter from all of us at The OPP STOP 💛

✨ Once you can sew, everything looks different ✂️

You stop seeing clothes as they are
and start seeing what they could become

That “almost nice” piece
suddenly has potential 👀

If you’ve been thinking about learning…
take this as your sign

TikTok · TransformationsByTracy 6725 likes, 24 comments. “Love how the final dress turned out♥️”

🚨 HALF PRICE SALE 🚨
Yes… you read that right 👀
50% OFF all purple tag clothing
AND 50% OFF all bras & underwear 💖
If you’ve been meaning to refresh your wardrobe (or finally sort that top drawer 😌)… take this as your sign.
Cute pieces, comfy finds, and absolute bargains — all at half the price.
Run, don’t walk 🏃‍♀️
These won’t stay on the racks for long.
The OPP STOP 384 Grey Street, Hamilton East 💜
Open 7 days a week
🕰️ Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm | Sat 10am–4pm | Sun 10am–2pm