For so long the many country and rural women, especially mums, have been disadvantaged when it come to shopping and buying the latest fashion trends in gifts and clothing for themselves and their kids. 

Many rural families are set amongst an isolated area, hundreds of kms to major shopping centres and the local general store with shearing supplies, drenches, stock …. just doesnt cut it.  Wanting to also be in the midst of the fashion stakes with their fellow city sisters, it was so much harder.  I remember going to a wedding in the city when i was a teenager and people looking at us as real country hicks.  We didnt have much to choose from in the country town we were in, and the prices were sky high for limited choices and clothing labels that were seasons behind.  My word… times have changed.

Elizabeth (founder of La Toriana) ….in her backyard

The internet has bridged the gap and rural women no longer need to feel isolated by geohraphy! 

The internet has fast proven invaluable on the land in farming and in and around the home.  Modern technology has helped farmers find information quickly from price of wool to the latest weather reports, keeping in touch with sister sheep stations and abilty to help in schooling of the kids.  Its also helped mums network with like minded people, do their banking and share trading online, find gluten free  recipes and how to treat aphids in the garden… organically!

The internet has helped mums save heaps of money too!

No longer do they have to take a day to drive hundreds of kms to the nearest shops to get supplies, or drive into the next biggest town to find their children clothes and gifts.  It now can be done in the comfort of their own home, and around their busy schedule. 

Buying a gift for a newborn baby, a unique childrens clothing label or even a latest fashion release was near impossible for country and rural women, unless they ordered from catalogue or made the big trip to the city.

 Women are now savvy shoppers and no longer feel the “country cousins”.  A quick “click” online, and knowing where to “surf” for latest designs, new releases and great specials are a norm now. Amazing websites like my favourite kidstylefile where you can get great kids shopping at bargain prices everyday and  Never Shopped Out which is a great shopaholics resource guide where you will find quality  womens  designer wear and accessories.   Babyology is another one that takes the leg work out of shopping to find you amazing and unique products fom around the world.

Going direct to the shoppers favourite websites, and shopping directories, is as popular now as mums sourcing inforation on baby development, farm practices and amazing recipes.  Many rural mums also belong to great forums and have networked, making lifelong friends over the internet with like minded people.  Some have used the internet whilst they were pregnant, whilst starting a new hobby and so many other life situations.  all for women is a great womens network as is one of my favourites for warmth, friendships and making new friends. 

Finding the latest Summer release of Tea Princess girls vintage clothing for instance, or trying to find a designer boys clothing collection with shorts and matching hats, like Wild Things of Noosa, is easy and quick on the internet.  It is as easy…. by doing a google search and finding these designer kids labels andwhere in Australia.  Wanting to support Australian kids fashion designers? … the internet will not only show you who they are, but also where to find their collections.

At La Toriana, we pride ourselves on bringing you quality, stylish and affordable baby and childrens designer clothing that is unique and different.  We know and understand you want to dress your precious little ones in something that is affordable stylish, and not commonly found, and you can be assured of this at La Toriana.  Come check out a great party outfit for you and the kids for this coming Christmas season …

We invite you all to grab a cuppa

sit back,

relax and enjoy

the La Toriana shopping expeience

~  we know you will

Elizabeth xx

 If you have any great websites you would like to share, please email me at info@latoriana.com.au or post here we all would love to know your favs.

Enjoy all your Christmas festivities, and please be safe on the roads.

Warmly Elizabeth xx

My Child Magazine is Australia’s most stylish and informative parenting resource on the  market 

La Toriana has been given 4.5 out of 5 kisses in the Beauty and lace awards.  Check it out!

wow.. we feel so very honoured to have achieved such a high acclaim from this well known and admired business.  As La Toriana only turned one yesterday… we so “chuffed” and are beaming from ear to ear to be given such a high score!!

Beauty and Lace are a truly impressive website… so makes us feel even so much more special!

The website, Beauty and Lace is full of information, tips, articles, reviews and more!  All in the one place, I love I can find so much info here..  I often spend  (too many) hours checking out all the wonderful info, and the content is updated and keeping in line with current trends and fashion.

Health, fashion, hair and beauty sections.  Games and book reviews and excellent shopping guide from almost anything you can think of.  The Bridal guide is great for any girl getting married and I of course love the mother and baby section!  the arts and craft section are taking my fancy lately that started my beading work… I have some great ideas flowing now!

Just launched is the exclusive  “THE CLUB”  receive special offers, samples, freebies and more… an excellent innovative idea!  If you are looking for a resource website this is one you really must check out!  Its not all just for the girls either… Mr Lace has some exllent info or the man in your life and coming up to fathers Day some excllent ideas.

I am off to try making the  lamb shanks with soft polenta and peas… yummy.  A great Winter warmer.

 so whenever you see this banner on other sites…

you can be assured quality and have been tried and recommended

so…..  anyone up to try out my cooking skills?

Sweet Lilly Maternity – bringing back the sexy to maternity wear

Online maternity store Sweet Lilly Maternity is now positioned as Australia’s premier shop at home site for racy, fashion savvy maternity clothes, baby wear, breastfeeding clothes and designer baby shower gifts, and La Toriana has always loved this store.

With a store offering of over 50 different labels, Sweet Lilly has one of the largest collections of sexy, stylish and affordable maternity collections in Australia today with a cult following of loyal customers who continue to purchase well after the birth of their children. 

Imported labels from the UK, USA and Europe, as well as domestic favourites are what have given Sweet Lilly the ‘edge’ over other maternity stores, as well as the exclusive and highly sought after designer maternity evening dress label Lilly B of Sydney.

“Our strategy is to choose colourful, exclusive, top quality, exciting and edgy maternity styles for our store and offer them at realistic prices,” says store manager Sally Hainey.  “We keep our overheads low in order to pass on the savings to our customers, rather than inflate the price,” she adds.   

“We are always mindful that not all of our customers have a hefty wallet or can justify paying hundreds of dollars for maternity jeans or designer maternity dresses,” she says. 

Customer service is a main concern to this company and to this end, they also offer a made to measure service on exquisite maternity evening gowns and maternity bridal wear with the stylish designer of exclusive maternity dress label Lilly B of Sydney.

Sweet Lilly orders are dispatched the same day and clients usually receive their orders the very next day via express post delivery or personal courier– you can’t get better service than that!  And if that wasn’t enough, all orders are gift wrapped free of charge.

Sweet Lilly Maternity recently scored 4 ½ 5 out of 5 in the online Beauty & Lace Business Awards and this adds testament to their commitment to customer service and superior product range.

Sexy is another major consideration for the product offering at Sweet Lilly Maternity.  You will find a range of sexy maternity lingerie, sleepwear and breastfeeding clothes, as well as a plethora of amazing sexy maternity dresses, maternity evening wear and maternity jeans to make you feel one hot mama during your pregnancy!

So if your pregnancy is giving you the mama blues, take your credit card on a roller coaster ride of pure heaven and visit http://www.sweetlillymaternity.com.au for a guaranteed fix!

For more information, contact Hannah Thompson

admin@sweetlillymaternity.com.au