My brands  SOOKIbaby – This is my favourite brand in Australia. Unfortunately the sizes are too small for my own children, but I sent them to all my friends and loved ones. It is a cool, retro label with a twist, is sold throughout Australia and New Zealand. Dijana Dotur is the designer and "mother” of the label, applying trendy and original graphics to the clothes. SOOKIbaby has had seven successful seasons at Myer; Australia's largest department store. Currently the SOOKIbaby sizes range from newborn up to two years. By summer 2011, new collection from four years up to eight years- I am so happy about that!!   Oobi Baby&Kids - I found in a small shop in the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney. It was the "Princess skirt" I fell for, and my daughter also. Oobi is an Australian brand that has existed since 1998, and since 2003 they have focused almost exclusively on great fashion for babies that are a cut above the rest - no boring stuff here! The designer is named Alex and tries to bring fashion choices to the children and inspire them with different designs and colours. Besides clothes Oobi has some fun accessories such as hats, hair slides, bibs, blankets, etc. Sizes are available from newborn up to six years.   MiniMonkey – is a relatively new business, which sells smart solutions for creative parents and children. Mini-Monkey is not from Australia but from the Netherlands. Their "baby sling" was my favourite from the store in my neighbourhood , it's a clever solution that I know works because I have friends who have tried it. Simple, smart, practical, and affordable, are the key words in their business.   M-studio – I saw the first time in my local store. Silk ribbon in different colors with beads and Swarovski crystals. I fell for them instantly and could not choose the color. Marlis is the designer and owner behind the M-Studio. All jewelry is made beforehand and no two are identical, which is great fun. We can also make jewelry even more personal by stamping small phrases or words in certain charms.   Sweetiepie – this company makes really cute little wrappers as decorations for cupcakes. It was at Bondi Markets that I saw them for the first time and cried out in delight thinking; I have to take these home to Sweden! Ruth Dalton is the owner and designer of this brand. In summary, Sweetiepie produce wrappers that make cupcakes / muffins even more fun. They are reusable and available with different themes for different occasions.   Zatini – My first Zatini purchase was from my local boutique and was for my mother as a gift. The appearance was so original and striking; my mother loved her bracelet! That's when I contacted Andrea, who is the founder and designer of Zatini. Andrea started her business in 2003 in Curl Curl where she lives. She works with a wide variety of raw materials such as, wood, shells and resin. Zatini's versatile collection consists of a bold design, specially selected materials and quirky creations to complement any fashionable wardrobe.   |