JUNIOR EPITOME
Online Shopping Directory
The fundamental guide to ONLINE SHOPPING for CHILDREN
Share the love ….. Fiona has a special rag
doll dressed in all this season’s fine style. A special gift for someone special for Christmas. $39.95 with all profits donated to the ‘Young Set Auxiliary’ The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. www.fionaonline.com.au
EPITOME shopping directory. A special shopping and craft guide to online shopping boutiques + blogs from Australia and around the world. An online magazine showcasing online shopping boutiques, craft ideas and blogs from around the world. An easy to use guide for shopping online. I hope you love the JUNIOR EPITOME directory as much as I love putting it together for you all. Merry Christmas + A happy and joyful 2012
WELCOME
To the 2nd Edition of the JUNIOR
08. Art of Joy photography 09. Sweet Seraphina 10. Little Big Tween 12. Paperartzi
A few of my favourite things pg 59
14. Le Tween 16. Little Me Little You 17. Dreamy Princess Boutique GIVEAWAY Pg 34 from fiona kate
18. A B C Directory 36 Top 5 gift ideas + Wish Lists 46 Myrtle & Grace 64 Like on facebook
Holiday Reading pg 24
Cover: Fred Bare Black Jumpsuit
Holiday craft pg 56
What’s Inside
06. Alex & Ant
Happy Holidays As a the year draws to close I tend to get a little emotional. My daughters have completed another year at school. A little extra sad this year as there are no Christmas concerts to attend as both my daughters are now in high school. How I will miss those end of year celebrations. Hopefully this year we can get to the Carols by Candlelight at the domain to help bring on the Christmas cheer. This year I have seen myself grow so much online and develop into doing what I love and enjoy most. Those who know me understand that I love to help promote and feature online businesses, especially children’s boutiques and handmade. There is a huge market out there and I have seen so many develop and grow to be so successful which is so great to see all the stay at home Mum’s and Dad’s get into the online world which is only going to get bigger and bigger. Oh how I wish all these fabulous boutiques where around when my daughters were little I would have had a ball. As 2011 is nearly over I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to read, advertise and support me in all that I do. Thank you for a wonderful year. I appreciate every single one of you and love bringing JUNIOR EPITOME alive for all of you to enjoy and shop from home. Enjoy the holiday break with your family & friends.
Vicki xx
love, laugh, play, kiss, smile, live..
With its own identity & spirit ALEX&ANT is a celebration of style, love, quality & passion. It’s so easy to create beautiful things when you are surrounded by happiness & love and that is where all my inspiration comes from. ALEX&ANT offers beautiful baby clothes, children clothes, the most divine accessories including soft leather baby shoes, stainless steel drink flasks, christening jewellery, beautiful baby & children fashion and fashion for your tweens! www.alexandant.com.au
Art of Joy Photography delights in happy faces, people in love and laughter! Owner Clarissa Wikeepa has been a professional photographer for 5 years and had just recently started her business in Sydney. "I really love to capture the joy and happiness that loved ones bring each other. I want my clients to look at their photos and smile as the feeling of that moment comes flooding back to them." Art of Joy offers fine art prints, albums, canvases and digital collections. Contact AOJ to organise your custom Portrait session!
www.artofjoy.com.au
Sweet Seraphina – Floral Print
fashion and accessories for 6 – 14 years
At LBT our focus is on quality, fair pricing and providing tween fashion that is desirable to wear. We have our own line that is designed locally and produced to a high quality. We also stock clothes and accessories from similar minded companies to ensure most Tween’s needs are covered. We’ve strived hard to find fashion and accessories that are fun that kids love to wear and that look good.
www.lbtkids.com.au
fashion for kids, women & men + gorgeous stationery
The Paperartzi team is truly addicted to FUN, fashion and looking fabulous! Offering a gorgeous range of clothing in-store and online for women, men and kids of ALL ages you will be sure to find a fantastic range for all. Their passion for a unique range of jewellery, stationery and giftware will truly inspire‌It’s all about beautiful things for your family, your friends and most importantly, you, with carefully chosen pieces that will see you stand out from the crowd. www.paperartziboutique.com.au
on trend tween fashion
Le Tween is an online boutique offering on-trend fashion and accessories for boys and girls aged 8-12. Le Tween caters for Tweens who want to be fashionable, individual and - most importantly - comfortable. You will find some of the most unique and fabulously stylish labels on the website, direct from fashion Meccas such as New York, Los Angeles, California, Denmark and local Australian labels too. And the best bit? Postage is free within Australia on all orders over $20. www.letween.com
www.littlemelittleyou.com.au
www.urbanbaby.com.au
Dreamy Princess Boutique will provide you with a unique shopping experience every time. Bringing you only the latest fashion straight from Korea. All clothes are of high quality boutique designer brands, made & imported from Korea. Most of the brands we stock have only limited quantities & sell out extremely quickly. This is due to wanting to keep their brands 'Exclusive'! We offer affordable & competitive prices store wide & often have giveaways via our facebook page. Pop over & JOIN our website & you will automatically go into the draw to WIN a $50 Voucher every month! Layby's are also available online. If you're after something Quirky & Fun, a Vintage Piece or something Pretty & Cute, Dreamy Princess is sure to deliver! Its everything your princess dreams of....
www.dreamyprincessboutique.com.au
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Claesen’s www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au
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The lovely Fiona from Fiona Kate storage solutions is kindly offering one of these gorgeous knitted sacks as a prize for one lucky JUNIOR EPITOME reader.. They have a multitude of uses for overnight stays, kindy linen, laundry and of course for Santa sacks. All you have to do is leave a comment on Shoppe Girls blog (www.shoppegirls.blogspot.com) as to how you would use the knitted sack.
www.fionakate.com.au
My Top 5: Wish List Brooke Sivendra ‒ The Style Net
Gasparre Cashmere Convertible Tank www.gasparrecashmere.com
Lara Bingle for ROC Eyewear ‘Alex’ sunglasses. www.frockshop.com.au
OM Yoga Towel www.alottosay.com
Hermes Kelly Dog Leather Bracelet http://australia.hermes.com
Yellow Pop Herringbone TOMS www.toms.com
My Top 5: Gift Ideas Brooke Sivendra ‒ The Style Net
White Ride on Walking Toy Horse Unicorn www.hipkids.com.au!
Tutu du monde - bow top and tutu www.tutudumonde.com
Lilliputiens Baby Chloe www.limetreekids.com.au
Kids An Angel at my Table Teepee www.ministyle.com.au
Magic stickers www.hektikboutique.com
My Top 5: Wish List Louise Donnelly-Davey ‒ Eep Media
I love vintage plates and tea cups ! .... these would be perfect. www.larkmade.com.au
Leica M7.. yep.. That’s sexy! http://en.leica-camera.com/ photography/m_system/m7
I am not entirely sure where I would put these, but I lurv them www.theoldcinema.co.uk Eco cocoon cup set .... I have wanted these forever ... reminds me of summer days !! www.ecococoon.com.au
Public C3 in white... (although I love my mountain bike this is by far wayy cooler to cruise around the streets.. http://publicbikes.com
My Top 5: Gift Ideas Louise Donnelly Davey ‒ Eep Media
Incy Interiors Egg chair.. perfect little replica for uber cool kids!! www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au
Rosie Flos coloring book.... www.stylemilkshop.com
Sew your own fox ! .. Too www.rudyandthedodo.com.au
Angel at my table Teepees.... perfect for inside or out http://littleurby.com.au
Marbles! .. for the boys http://until.com.au Friendship bracelet kit for the girls... bring back those childhood memories.. www.larkmade.com.au
My Top 5: Wish List Rebecca McAlister ‒ little toot creations
Belinda Morris Mia Dress www.madeit.com.au
Oak Bangle www.downthatlittlelane.com.au
Matte Turquoise Blue Necklace www.sixinarow.com.au
Nina Dress in Aquamarine www.lazybones.com.au
2 Teapot Canvas Tote www.downthatlittllane.com.au
My Top 5: Gift Ideas Rebecca McAlister ‒ little toot creations
Wooden Bird-in-the-Hand Counting Game www.madeit.com.au
Little Star Clothing Floral Dress www.madeit.com.au
Swing www.downthatlittlelane.com.au
Ola & Olek Dolly Tee www.bluecaravan.net
Teepee www.henrys-house.com
My Top 5: Wish List Priscilla Curci Barros ‒ Babiekins Magazine Chestnut paper origami lampshade www.etsy.com Wooden table lamp www.etsy.com
Little nimbus cloud earrings www.etsy.com
Bottle vases by Sara Paloma www.etsy.com
Modern Patio Chair www.etsy.com
My Top 5: Gift Ideas Priscilla Curci Barros ‒ Babiekins Magazine
Heart Me Bunny www.etsy.com
Lucky Boy Sunday - Mr Bell www.littlefashiongallery.com
Vilac Catamaran www.littlefashiongallery.com
Wovenplay cape www.monkeyandthebug.com
Jess Brown doll http://shop.jessbrowndesign.com
domino circus puzzle
chinese checkers
solitaire spinning tops
www.londji.com
Just a sprinkle of vintage mixed with a whole lot of pretty.
Handmade gorgeousness from Myrtle & Grace
A fun alternative to a traditional tree is to outline one in nails on a board, then run string or wool around the shape and decorate it with these spiced cookies. Full of Christmas flavours – cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice – and sparkling with a dusting of sugar, they make a delicious change from the usual decorations. !
Donna Hay - Vanilla Snap Biscuits! 185g butter 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 egg 1 egg yolk, extra icing sugar to serve Preheat the oven to 180C. Process the butter, sugar and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Add the flour, egg and egg yolk and process again to form a smooth dough. Knead the dough lightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll out the dough between sheets of non-stick baking paper until 5mm thick. Cut the dough into shapes using cookie cutters. Place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire racks. To serve, dust with icing sugar. Makes 45.
Holiday craft!
http://fromthetortoiseandthehare.blogspot.com!
www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com
Paper Bag Wreath
Craft project from Giddy Giddy found on
You will need : Cardboard Paper bag Water based acrylic paint Scissors Tape Instructions: Step 1: Cut a circle wreath out of cardboard and paint if desired. Step 2: Now paint paper bags with various colors / let dry / cut strips in various desired widths. Step 3: Place strip on wreath, making sure to bow it out so that that an arc is formed by the paper. Tape it in place on the underside of the wreath. Step 4: Repeat this process until you cover the entire wreath. Step 5: Now your wreath is almost done; You can add a personal touch by adorning it with paper flower, paper ribbons, buttons, or a written message. Also great for a holiday activity to make for birthdays or other celebrations.
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www.madebygirl.blogspot.com
www.juriannematter.blogspot.com
This new range of suitcases $39.95
These Manuella corduroy backpacks. Green dog or red kitty, $38.95 ea
Cardboard suitcases$49.95 a set of 4
Tie from Milk N’ Soda.. $16.95 for bow tie or $21.95 for long.
The new Saskia skirt from Oobi $44.95
s g n i h t e t i r u o v a f A few of my Marc Jacobs Daisy Silver
table tonic cushions www.tabletonic.com.au
ipad Coconut and lychee candle www.peteralexander.com.au
Kitchen aid mixer
Cue dress
red white and green!
www.eenimeeni.com
All that glitters is gold
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=40454852
A little silver sparkle Sparkle Tutu www.tutudumonde.com
Diamonte purse www.seedheritage.com
Glitter Ballet www.seedheritage.com
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May your Christmas and 2012 sparkle X