It's not a habit of mine to disclose the children clothing boutique stores that I frequent however…read moreI am a fan of the 'I am Kidz' children's fashion store in Avalon and think that should be shared and appreciated by all. Sure the stock is on the pricey side but you will be hard pressed to find beautiful children's clothes that are inexpensive these days. This brilliant store specialises in clothing for boys and girls from 0-14 with brands such as Big by Fiona Scanlan, Eeni Meeni Mini Mo and the delicate dainty Tutu du Monde tutus which are displayed around the store. 'I am Kidz' also offers whimsical baby gifts including the range of 'Down to the Wood's lamb freckle rugs and pixel ottomans which are handmade in Nepal. Doll house are exquisite in detail and have to be seen to believed and there is also a collection of beautiful bed linen for children. I always search out the children's prewalker and toddlers shoe range which they stock in plenty for those precious little feet.and love to rummage through the sales rack that frequently sits outside the store.

Can't say I was thrilled when my teenage daughters insisted that they needed to drive all the way…read moreto Mona Vale to go shopping for bikinis, but I was feeling indulgent and it turned out Cozzie Shack was worth the extra effort. Their hit brand in our family is Heaven - tops and bottoms sold separately and at prices that mean two sets for the season is not out of the question. Hey, maybe they won't last as long as their pricier peers, but does it really matter when it comes to a swimsuit that's likely to get battered by chlorine and salt anyway? Cozzie Shack is actually an online business too - once you've tried the sizing in store (here or Bondi) you could probably supplement or replace that way, but I don't think I'd be that confident of swim fashion without and initial face-to-face. As well as the teen/adult range, the store has a sizeable collection of suits for small children (boys as well as girls) and even some for that dreadful hard-to-fit stage (10-14 yrs). Bring on summer!

Best selection of clothing and footwear north of Harbour bridge. Great service. Chris the owner…read moregoes above and beyond. Worth the drive, what he doesn't have he will happily order in for you and get it quickly.