Online Shopping Guide
November 2010
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Welco m e to th e third edition of Sh opol at...
Summer = sun, beach es, family, fun, holidays and parties. The last thin g you want to be doing is to be stuck in a shopp ing centre with hordes of people all battling to find that perfect Christmas present or oth er essential shopping. So you know what I am going to say next, right? Make it easy an d fun and jump online! Sit back, relax and sho p where there’s no crowds, no kids and no headaches. In this issue of Shopola t, we have assembled a fantastic assortment of fabulous online shops – some you may alrea dy know and love, and some we are introduci ng you to for the first time. And you may have notice d that Shopolat looks a little different this iss ue, because we’ve gone green and digital! We are all so excited with the possibilities this brings, and it will make the shopping experience eve n easier for you. You can now click straight into the store you are looking at and you can “share” a store with someone who might ne ed some help with their online shopping.
Editorial and Articles Alison Paul www.thewholehoot.com.au Design Sarah Epstein www.crackersart.com.au Advertising Enquiries Kathryn McKinnon info@shopolat.com.au Front Cover Photo by Melanie Linklater www.melanielinklater.com www.shopolat.com.au Issue 3 - November 2010 © 2010 Shopolat. All rights reserved.
And of course, we are helping the environmen t by not having a printed publication, and using up all of the resources that go into producing it. So we can all be tree-h uggers (and onlineshopping huggers) tog ether! Have fun shopping online , have a great summer and we will se e you for the autumn edition of Shopolat.
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Kicky Pants Dress Made from bamboo, this dress is super soft and perfect for twirling. $34.95
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A world of fu n a nd learning for u nder 5's PlanToys Wooden Baby Car $23.55
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Quercetti Georello Jungle Park $29.70
Micador Underwater Besties Markers $12.00
Djeco Wooden Chunky Puzzle Little Beasts $27.70
Melissa & Doug Blossom Bright Gardening Tote Set $31.50 Gloves $10.90
Djeco Wooden Coconut Skittles $48.60 Djeco Poem Tree Wall Stickers $43.50
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Santoys Wooden Ice-cream Set $39.40
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It’s easy to be green !
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Huggalugs Bubblegum Pink Leg Ruffles $19.50
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Funtimes Nappies $25.00
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handcrafted accessories for mu ms, bubs, tots, kids & tweens!
Handmade from the Heart Boutique Rhinestone Flower Clip $6.50
Alice in Wonderland Button Bracelet $18.50
Kimono Girl Button Clippie $5.00
Christmas Clippie Set $12.50
Itty Bitty Lace & Pearl Set of 3 Clips $8.50
Glittering Unicorn Jewellery Gift Set $15.00
Firecracker Bow $8.00
threelikeme Handbag Bling Top $25.00
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Baby Swimming Seat $13.50
My White Horse Handmade Soft Toy $29.00 Silicone Bib (from USA) $10.99
Swimming Wear 5 animal designs 2-piece set $29.00
Ballet Dancing Dress white or navy $36.00
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www.sweetlittlepixies.com.au Fantastical. Whimsical. Beautiful. Where fashion and fantasy meet. Cupcake Pettiskirts from $80.00 Accessories and bespoke wear to provide fun in dance and play.
Beanies from $22.00
Handmade in Australia, these inspired outfits will add a little extra sparkle to little girls everywhere!
Ruffle Socks from $5.95
Perfect for weddings, birthdays, christenings and parties. Join the Pretty Pixies Club Accessory of the Month over a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription.
Hair Accessories from $2.00
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Keep-forever gifts personalised with birthstones, initials and names.
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Oh My Giddy Aunt’s original jewellery creations are designed and custom made in Australia by Master Jewellers in sterling silver and solid gold. Range also includes an extensive collection of ready-to-send jewellery and gifts.
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g online, La Bella After a mere 14 months of bein worn by celebrities. is has already won awards and . why see to And it’s not hard
gorgeous but strong, La Bella’s jewellery is not only al jewellery can’t. norm gs thin d and made to withstan er/designer Kylie It is so unique that owner/found like it in the world. ing noth is e Watson believes ther
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Milla Ruby’s philosoph y is simple and sweet : a gorgeous, handmade boutique without the pric e tag. They want to make it very affordable for everyone so you can dress your little darling s in special, quality handm ade clothing and access ories. Caddie, the talented lad y behind Milla Ruby Designs, definitely inh erited the creative gen e. She is self-taught, buy ing her first sewing ma chine when her firstborn wa s six months old. Now she loves sewing and creatin g so much she does it for a living, which enable s her to be a work-at-hom e Mum (WAHM). Milla Ru by also offers a great selection of handmade products made by oth er creative Mums. Milla Ruby’s most pop ular items are the Cheni lle Owls - so much so tha t Caddie finds it hard to keep up with the demand. Th ere are also some ver y lovable toys, rattles, sof ties and amigurimi cre ations. Milla Ruby also makes clothing for babies, boy s and girls such as an ado rable pleated vintage-s tyle pini with matching blo omers. You will also find beautiful singlets, an imp ressive selection of hai r accessories, hats, bib s, booties and shoes. We like the very funky jew ellery for boys! Milla Ruby Designs can also custom-make you r order in the colour and style you want.
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www.bamboobabies.com.au specialising in bamboo, organic & eco friendly clothes & accessories for your little one soft, safe,
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Puzzle Links Available in Pendant or smaller Charm sizes. Made in Australia. d. Sterling silver or 9ct gol ed. mp sta or Engraved From $24.95
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Missie Munster Ri ng Around Tank Dres Cool tank dress wi s th a buttoned front pocket, a dropwa ist elasticised band, and curved hem. 100% cotton. Sizes 2-7. $49.95
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Do you have an online store, or are you thinkin g about setting up an on line business? Do you need a little boost, som e pizzazz or just som e good old-fashioned he lp? Enter Ms Charlipops Online Consulting (ak a Kathryn McKinnon). Ms Charlipops is a clever duck - she has original ideas and solutions for anyone and anything !
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Kat McKinnon is the dir ector of Charlipop Kid s online clothing boutiq ue. Starting over 5 yea rs ago by selling kids clo thing on eBay, Kat the n opened Charlipop Kid s and built it up to becom e a very successful and well known online desig ner clothing store and Fa cebook page. Ms Charlipops has a background in photogra phy, graphic design, retail and teaching, and knowledgeable in all aspects of running an online business. More recen tly she has set up an online business forum, is the creator of Shopolat an d is partner in another exc iting new business ven ture called Schnapt. If you need help organ ising your website, shopping cart, ideas for promotion, competitio ns, sales, advice, taking product photographs, mentoring or direction , then Ms Charlipops is the woman for you. Email sales@charlipop kids.com.au to book.
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Sweet Treats Wooden Tea Party Set $89.95
Clutch Bags $19.95
Mamas & Papas Soft Rattle Toy Scrapbook Girl $24.95
Agoo H2O Water Bottle & Leg Warmer Set $29.95 Baby Shoes $19.95
Mini Automoblox 3 Pack Cars $49.95
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Create Your Own Dolls Tutu Kit $20.00
Kids Cooking Kit $45.00
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Bridget B Girls Vintage Floral Print Dress was $77.95 now $35.00
Cakewalk Girls Floral Shirt was $120.00 now $58.00 Cakewalk Coral Stripe Waist Pants were $155.00 now $75.00
IKKS Girls Singlet was $74.00 now $35.00 IKKS Coral Pink Mini Skirt was $108.00 now $55.00
Cakewalk Cropped Long Jean Shorts were $180.00 now $85.00
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Melina Zipparo started Stellina Cute Couture after finding online sho pping for children’s for mal clothing to be terribly outdated. Melina has created a one-stop shop for spe cial occasion children’s wear labels for girls and boys aged 0-14 years. You’ll find everything fro m dresses and suits, to shoes, belts and hair accessories, and even ring bearer cushions.
sand words, so a great They say a picture tells a thou y. If you take a look photo should tell a beautiful stor per ‘flying’ in his Coo of at the extraordinary photo case. It sums the y ainl cert is this it, Superman outf perfectly – to y aph up Dale Taylor’s style of photogr . way ical record life in a mag
t, colour, happiness, Dale describes her style as ‘ligh re are no studios, The ’. msy whi sunsets, magic and parks. Dale prefers only the outdoors, beaches and instead of posed, to ral natu everything to be real and ion, a smile or a kiss. capture a moment, an interact family photos, as Dale specialises in children and art photography. and ding wed cy, nan well as preg popular sunset the is One of her signature styles tos. When pho tte oue silh iant sessions and brill a stunning ome bec printed on a large canvas, they piece of art. bourne and travels Dale is based in Bayside, Mel ropolitan area and met rne bou widely within the Mel offers “mini Mornington Peninsula. She also bookings, she will ed firm con sessions”, and with six interstate. and oria Vict l ona regi to also travel l as the latest news, For details and pricing, as wel tography workshop pho s, tion peti com client shoots, visit: k, information and personal wor
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As well as an elegant online boutique, with hig h quality photos, a zoomfunction, dressing room and optional made-to-measu re service, Stellina Cu te Couture also has a sho wroom located in North Balgowlah (15 mins fro m Sydney CBD). Here, you’ll find everything from the website on display, so you can touch and feel the gorgeous fabrics and get a one-on-one consultati on. This is ideal for brid es to bring in their flower girl s or page boys and ma tch the perfect outfit to the ir wedding dress. If you can’t get to the showroom, Melina offe rs impeccable personalis ed service over the pho ne or by email where she will help you with everyth ing from size chart inform ation to assistance wit h co-ordinating accessorie s. With the festive season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to have a look at the excellent ran ge of party wear available at Stellina Cute Couture.
www.stellinacutecou
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Preparation Time 15 minutes es 20 Cooking Time 10 minutes Mak
Ingredients
Melted butter, to grease 125g butter, at room temperature n sugar 100g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brow 125ml (1/2 cup) golden syrup 1 egg, separated 375g (2 1/2 cups) plain flour 1 tbs ground ginger 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda Plain flour, to dust Smarties, to decorate
Method
h 2 baking trays 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brus ly grease.
with melted butter to light butter and sugar 2. Use an electric beater to beat theAdd the golden my. crea and pale until l bow a in bined. Stir com until beat and yolk syrup and egg and bicarb of soda. in the flour, ginger, mixed spice and knead until Turn onto a lightly floured surface er with plastic Cov . disc a into h smooth. Press doug tes to rest. minu 30 wrap and place in the fridge for ng baki of ts 3. Place the dough between 2 shee a Use . thick 4mm t abou until out paper and roll es. shap out cut to r 9cm gingerbread man cutte Repeat with any Place on trays about 3cm apart. excess dough. or until brown. 4. Bake in oven for 10 minutes to a rack to cool. sfer Tran . oven from ove Rem 5. Decorate with icing and smarties.
Recipe courtesy of the Kid’ s Cooking Kit by K aboodle Kits for Kids
www.kaboodle.net.au
Main photos by
www.capturedwithlove.com.au
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Treasure
Hunt Ahoy!
If you love searching for clues, scrolling through lots of fabulous online stores for bargains, and winning fantastic prizes, you will love every moment of our Shopolat December Treasure Hunt. Held every 2 months, this will be our most exciting hunt to date!
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! Dec 1st Businesses interested in advertising in future Shopolat Treasure Hunts, please CLICK HERE for more information. Only $30.00 to enter! Bookings are being taken now for the February 2011 Hunt!
GOOD LUCK!
While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about. - Angela Schwindt
Photography by
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