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FOOTWEAR FANTASTIC
‘Give a girl the correct footwear and she can
conquer the world.’ These are wise words from
Bette Midler, but what about the boys?
Children’s feet need to last them a lifetime so
it’s important to start taking care of them from
birth. The critical development years occur from
infancy and into the toddler years. Gracious May
has a solution. Their entire range of shoes are
handcrafted from the finest designer textiles
and custom made to fit your little one's feet.
Not to mention, they’re entirely adorable. Wiley
whales and safari lions are just a few of the
features adorning the amazing prints. Your
little guy can look snazzy and feel great in
their bespoke wares. See them all at
Gracious May.
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FUNKY CHICKEN
Which came first, the chicken or the plastic
bag? Crazy as it may seem, these incredibly
funky and exotic animals started life as plastic
bags from South African townships.
Inventing unique art from recycled products is a
massive trend in South Africa, and helps
those living with HIV/AIDS attain a sustainable
income. Folk Art South Africa supports these
artisans and complies with the principles of
fair trade.
Ten percent
of
all
proceeds from
purchases are donated to the South Africa
Development Fund, which sends funds directly to
HIV/AIDS projects in the Western Cape.
Innovative and environmentally friendly, these
colourful creatures add fun and whimsy to any
room.
Explore for more at Folk Art South Africa or visit the South Africa Development Fund to donate.
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Dote know that mums don’t have much time to plan
an outfit, especially a fantastic look that
allows you to feed your bub as well. So they’ve
designed a range that handles all that for you!
The new line from Dote combines practical
nursing options, is comfortable thanks to the
rayon-spandex it’s made from and looks terrific.
The bright, swingy range utilises clever tricks
like overlapping layers, pleated detailing and
oversized armholes to allow for nursing, and all
the features are built in to look great!
The tops are casual but classy and the dresses
are sure to take you from day at the park to a
night out. Easy,
exceptional quality and the fabric drapes
beautifully on your figure, making all mums feel
like the goddesses they are!
Get gorgeous at
Queen Bee.
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It’s beach time babe and when you
have kids to look after, the sun, water and
ice-cream tantrums are enough to worry about.
The very last thing on your mind should be how
you’ll lug around the obligatory nappies, 10
bottles of sunscreen and the hundred stray
sultanas that are now permanently living at the
bottom of your bag.
With Lulu’s Summer Duchess collection, forget having to drag around an ugly baby bag. Enchanting, fresh patterns in sunny hues will house all your baby stuff and keep you looking like the hipster you know you are! And for when you’re having a night away from the kids (remember those?), they have some of the sexiest little handbags out there!
The collection was inspired by the illustrious fineries of the duchesses, princesses and empresses of 18th Century Europe, and the exhilarating styles these women were so devoted to. Fuelled by the opulence of their eclectic tastes in fashion, The Duchess Collection makes its extravagant entrance in a dazzling array of exciting designs.
Plus if your little one is carrying their own bag these days (plus mandatory hundred stray sultanas) Lulu’s new Tantrum collection is perfect! Featuring adorable prints in fun, bold hues, the range showcases the best in backpacks, wallets and lunch bags for both boys and girls.
Shamelessly playful and completely decadent, check out the range at Lulu.
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Szabo
is an Australian maternity label that focuses on
fashion. This summer, enjoy fresh, vibrant
prints in a co-ordinated
and stylish range. Maternity clothes by Szabo
allow for your gorgeous bump to show through and
make you look and feel gorgeous. They’re all
about comfort, versatility and washable fabrics,
making life easier for mums-to-be.
Szabo has embraced the maxi dress
for summer and a great range of cocktail dresses
that are sure to wow. There’s also a variety of
smart office looks for the working mum. And with
designer Margaret Szabo’s 20 years of experience
in the fashion design industry, specialising in
plus sizes, you’re guaranteed to look fabulous.
Find everything you need at
Szabo.
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Exciting prints and the funkiest collection of
brands is what Soda Pop Kids is all about. They
love bold, crisp, fresh hues and how could you
not this summer! Perfect wares for stepping out
in the sunshine and playing in the grass from a
popular selection of children’s brands from all
over. And Soda Pop Kids don’t just stock kid’s
clothes, they also have toys, shoes,
accessories, bags and beanbags, cards and
stationery. Phew! So much adorable stuff, so
little time.
There are so many brands to choose from at Soda
Pop Kids we can’t even list them all, but among
them are Flirty Bird, Monstar, Three Little
Trees, ZozoBugBaby, Rocker Baby, Bluebird &
Honey… Find them all at
Soda Pop Kids.
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Banter & Frolic have released a collection of
magical vintage inspired party kits. No
mess, no mistake, all fuss – but only the good
kind – everything is right there from the
invitation through to the last hip, hip hooray.
Banter & Frolic’s party kits allow a creative
interlude that focuses on a homemade nostalgic
style birthday party with attention to detail,
unprecedented style, imagination and ease. Each
themed kit contains all the ingredients to make
that signature statement including invitations,
themed decorations, matching stationery items,
children’s party props, table decor, and a full
party plan manual detailing the party set-up,
run of the day, games and food suggestions for
ten little people.
This lovely range of party kits is affordable
and simply delightful! They include themes like
Enchanted Forest Fairy, Lavender Manor Tea
Party, Off Limits Construction, Grandstand
Sports and even Carnival party kits, all
available from
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The wonder of nature compares to none. That’s
why
Mulberry Tree Organic brings you boutique
brands created naturally. Celebrating nature,
newborns and nursery-age tots,
the
online boutique is a unique collection of
beautiful fair trade, organic and natural fibre
garments, accessories, skin care and gift boxes
that will make any new mum and child feel
special.
Showcasing the best international organic,
boutique brands for children,
Mulberry Tree Organic products are
infused with colour, care and fun. The range has
been hand-picked by owner Nicky and carefully
designed, produced and selected with children in
mind, so each product is practical,
colour-filled, stylish and free from any nasty
chemicals or additives that could harm young
skin. Organic cotton also carries the benefit of
being luxuriously soft and long-wearing because
there are no chemicals to interfere with
nature’s wonder.
This summer Mulberry Tree Organic has a wide range of clothing, accessories and sleepwear for babies and toddlers from all over the world – Piccalilly UK; La Queue du Chat, France; Dimples, New Zealand; Uimi and Milk, Australia. Check it out at Mulberry Tree Organic.
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If you’re the kind of mum-to-be that loves
showing off your beautiful belly, you’ll simply
adore the range of maternity swimwear from Sweet
Lilly Maternity. A fantastic assortment of
bikinis from revered global designers, devised
to accommodate the pregnant body and flatter
your shape whatever stage of pregnancy you are
at. You’re beautiful and these summer months in
Australia don’t lend themselves to sitting at
home alone. Show off your radiant pregnant glow
at the beach, catch some rays and frolic in the
water.
If you thought being pregnant means dressing
down, think again. Sweet Lilly Maternity knows
what the modern pregnant mama wants: stylish,
edgy maternity fashion with a bit of sex appeal
thrown in for good measure! Get sexy and ready
for summer at
Sweet Lilly
Maternity.
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We like to think of My Style as a place where
vogue meets mummy and My Brood is a group after
our own heart – where style meets motherhood. We
understand that running after a child and
dressing up aren’t exactly ideas that correlate,
so we try and bring you simple, versatile
product that looks great. My Brood offers the
same service. They have put together an exciting
boutique with a fresh and exciting collection of
brands that you can slip on and look great in
all day. My Brood have searched far and wide to bring
you some “firsts” for Australia as well as their
new flagship brand, Stephanie Schell, which has
some of the most chic, functional and divine
maternity designs on the market. Their baby and
toddler wear is to die for, so you and your bub
can be the perfect fashionista team! And because being a mum isn’t just about
looking great, My Brood offers a unique and
exclusive interior design service. They have a
talented interior designer on our team who has
created many stylish spaces and would love to
help make your child’s space really special.
Plus, if you’ve got the baby shower blues or
your appointed organiser doesn’t know where to
start, My Brood offers a full baby shower
service to deliver you a memorable, stress free
event. Cover all your bases at
My Brood.
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Delicate skirts and beautiful stitching teamed with a little rock ‘n roll? Sounds good to me! Abe Jones is the perfect mix of ra-ra and elegance, mixing floral fabrics with funky ruching and edgy fabrics with a classic spin. The result is a fun, easy-going range that you can dress up or down so your little diva doesn’t have to compromise form or function.
With so much to choose from, even loungewear,
Abe Jones
is definitely a shopping destination for any
groovy girl.
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Sophistication meets style in the divine
maternity dresses stocked by Queen Bee. There’s
truly something for every mum to be, with
gorgeous evening dresses, cheerfully cute day
dresses and elegant business wear.
Queen Bee understands the needs of a pregnant or
nursing woman and appreciates the need to
balance a pregnant silhouette elegantly. Queen
Bee pride itself in stocking all the best
maternity brands including Soon Melbourne,
Seraphine and Maternal America, brands that have
a long history of providing quality maternity
products and have lots of tricks up their
sleeves to make sure Mum looks and feels great,
like using ultra stretchy silky jersey that will
sculpt a baby bump beautifully.
Find the massive, versatile range at
Queen Bee.
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Let your little girl be the belle of the ball
with the stunning collection from the new high
fashion label, Mischka Aoki, who have just
launched their debut range for the
style-conscious mother and daughter. These
fabulous little dresses will really stand your
baby out from the crowd.
Adorned with handmade ornaments, Chanel inspired
pearls and chains, tulle rosettes and Swarovski
crystals, and using fabric sourced from around
the world, these are no ordinary party dress. I
wish they made them in adult sizes and I would
snap up one of each! Sure to make your
mademoiselle the star of the show – especially
this spring racing season.
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A dollop of strawberry jam and cream is all
that’s missing from this splendid tea party. La
Toriana has put together a whole range of
continental collections for your prim poppet.
The Tea Princess and Dolly Up boutique
collections features stunning details like
scalloped lace edging, floral fabric, hand
crochet necklines and pearls and ribbon. The
result is whimsical dresses, enchanting tops and
alluring skirts. With their classic, vintage
inspired designs we’re sure your baby will turn
heads.
Get beautiful, girly charm with at
La Toriana.
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Fall in love with the entire collection at
Little Wardrobe. My favourites are everything in
the Handmade Boutique, featuring limited and
one-of-a-kind designs from New York designer
Louise Hedley, which reflects the New Yorker’s
style – simple, modern, elegant, chic and unique
or US husband and wife team, Russell and Matilda
of Rocker Baby, who handcraft all their
creations themselves.
And, of course, who can go past the delightful
range of hair clips from
Little Keira's Bows?
Cute little flowers will nestle in your
daughter’s hair for a wedding, a birthday party,
or just a stroll down to the shops with Mum to
sip on babycinos. A gorgeous range that will serve your little girl perfectly for spring. Find the exclusive piece for your baby girl at Little Wardrobe.
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