Trends This Season....

I love winter fashion.. all the scarfs, coats, boots and especially hats - so much more can be done in winter and unlike summer, layering is so much more fun.

It's also true in winter, rugging up also means keeping warm.. I'm already on the hunt for a new winter coat and I can never have enough hats... I think I'm up to 9 but honestly who's counting.. some collect shoes.. its hats for yours truly and more often than not covers a bad hair day happening which is very frequently the case as a working mummy on the run.

You can imagine how excited I am that our dee-licious markets are just around the corner where I know I'll find lots of winter warmers for my little one and also presents for a few birthday's I have coming up. I just love this outfit pictured here by Sydney designer Cheeky Chickies... I love how well key pieces and layering bring such fun to an outfit! Girls no longer need to be wearing pink, pink and more pink to look pretty! Tell us how layering works for you in Winter.. We'd love to hear all about it.

The only handmade market in the Shire for little people, Allies Attic is where you'll find lots of little surprises ranging from beautiful clothing and accessories for baby and kids. Best of all, designer no longer means it has to have the price tag to boot, its retail handmade heaven at affordable prices!

10am - 2pm Saturday 22 May, 2010
Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club
461 Captain Cook Drive Cronulla NSW

FREE ENTRY + PARKING ON SITE
kids can play in our Kraft Korner whilst you shop!

Allies Attic Is Coming To Cronulla!

Allies Attic arrives in the Sutherland Shire this Saturday bursting open with an amazing array of local Australian designers. You'll get to meet the makers direct and purchase items you won't find in retail stores. We search far and wide to give you Sydney's best and just know you'll be delighted with this Saturdays line up!

At Allies you'll find unique handcrafted items made in Australia showcasing everything from beautiful newborn clothing to the more difficult to find boys range. Generic ranges are strictly banned at Allies as is all things boring for baby & kids!

Allies is also a big supporter of local designers supporting local names including Cheeky Chickies, Tippie Toes and Ivy Designs. A favourite with Allies customers is always SummerBlossom and we just know you'll love BebeEtMoi.

Visit Allies this Saturday 10am – 2pm Saturday 20 March 2010
Sharkies - Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club
461 Captain Cook Drive Cronulla NSW 2230
FREE ENTRY & PARKING ON SITE
First 300 Customers Receive a FREE 1/2 Price Voucher to PlayTime Miranda

Allie's Attic Hunters Hill Market on 14 Nov

Isn't this such a stunning venue for our first Boutique Market on November 14 at Hunters Hill Community Church? I've been speaking with so many amazing creative talents that are just fantastic and I can't wait to see the locals discover our creative force.

Its an stunning indoor and outdoor venue on the Church grounds right across the road from Hunters Hill Public School. I must admit I am abit nostalgic about the area as my husband proposed to me in Henley (about ten minutes away from the tree lined streets of Hunters Hill) in our then house.

I'm also really excited about our Christmas Market at Paddington Town Hall on the 12th Dec and I'm confident it will attract lots of Xmas trade. Ok, I admit I'm also excited about finding little Izac cute little booties and clothes for his first christmas with us.. I just know I'll need to leave the credit card at home.

Opps! Almost forgot to tell you, website will also be launching this week . All interested stallholders should contact myself via mobile 0414 601 057 or via email allie@alliesattic.com.au

What's Allie's Attic?

It’s no secret that when it comes to shopping Sydney mums are shop smart and savvy. We’ve gone ga ga for baby markets and buying and selling everything from quality pre-loved, handmade and retail baby and kids clothing and accessories.

And why with so many markets and quality ones at that has Allie’s Attic decided to launch?

Sydney is such a source for talented creators and artisans who produce gorgeous products that I wanted to create handmade heaven and really showcase and support our Australian designers and economy. Allie’s Attic talent is predominantly all Australian designers. I think after becoming a mum there’s a certain level of invincibility that hits you like a brick. Suddenly you can function with limited sleep, juggle even more tasks and for me it was about being driven enough to inspire others to achieve. Allie’s Attic is my dream to support other mums and their creativity whilst challenging generic mass produced childrens clothing. I think its time we recognised small business owners and supported home grown talent via our markets.

Recently I asked one of my designers & stallholders Sarah Peak of Madi & Me why she valued attending markets and her response was invaluable, “Consumers are now also searching for designer one off pieces of clothing for their child at a comparable price to buying something mass produced from a department store. Often handmade means limited production or one off designs as only make one or two is made in each item. Being handmade extra attention is paid to quality control to make sure everything is perfect before it goes out to the consumer". In fact, Sarah values the opportunity so much because she gets to meet her consumers at markets one on one as the principal designer and gain direct feedback regarding her product, an opportunity which she would not have selling her items through larger retail stores.

The buzz is about, handmade heaven has arrived.