Summer Fun Cocktail Dresses
elle zeitoune’s new Australian fashion collection for summer features glamorous, playful pieces that are easy to wear. Since launching onto the scene in 2010, Sydney based designer Elle, has become renowned for creating elegant feminine pieces that women love to wear.
From cocktails at sunset, partying till dawn or coastal resort relaxing – you will find gorgeous dresses that are perfect for those who are not afraid of making a lasting impression. Choose from shimmering sequin dresses, cute pink lace dresses, stylish and relaxed draped tassel dresses, crushed velvet dresses in midnight blue and wine and satin dresses – and of course a chic range of stylish little black dresses that can take you anywhere.
We love the elle zeitoune’s fashion label at Choosy, not only because everyone else loves it, but because it is Australian designed, super glamorous and affordable – have some summer fun this year with elle.
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The Best iPhone Case
Annex products make the world’s coolest iPhone cases and have rave reviews from celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher and Jamie Oliver for their Opena iPhone 4 case. With the Opena case your iPhone is fully protected and ready for action. And with the fully integrated bottle opener, this is the perfect companion that will never let you or a mate you’ll go thirsty again – instant cool factor and a big hit at parties. Such a great idea…. and the most perfect gift for men.
But you will probably want two or three Annex cases for everyday life as they also make the super sleek Holda iPhone case that offers a unique storage solution for those that like to travel light with a discrete storage compartment that holds 2 cards, cash and a key. And don’t forget the Quad Lock Poncho iPhone case that is up for any action. It is waterproof, dirt, dust and mud resistant – the ideal iPhone case for riding mountain bike trails, touring on your motorbike, boating, hiking or just for better protection.
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Proudly designed in Australia, we love Annex products at Choosy and you will too – affordable, stylish and ultra cool.
Australia’s First Gluten Free Beer – O’Briens Beer
Award winning O’Brien Beer lagers and ales are 100% gluten free, naturally brewed, and taste just as good, if not better, than traditional beer. Australian beer, free from artificial colourings and preservatives made using millet and sorghum grown by Australian farmers to the exact specifications for O’Brien Beer.
We love the story behind businesses at Choosy, and the founder of O’Brien beer was John O’Brien who had been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in 1998 and quickly found that there were not any Australian made gluten free beers on the market and no international beers that matched up to the taste of a good craft beer – so John decided to develop his own range. John explains,
“I was looking to make an all-natural gluten free beer, with no colourings or preservatives, that still tasted just as good as barley based beers, if not even better. Following some terrible initial attempts (and a fire in the back shed whilst trying to roast some grain), batch by batch these trial beers became better and better, to the point where I thought there could be a commercial opportunity.”
Founded in 2002, O’Brien Beer was the first commercially prouduced gluten free beer and has since won numerous awards across three countries including the inaugural gluten free beer awards in the UK, Australian International Beer Awards and a silver medal at the World Beer Cup in the US in 2010. On the back of many years of hard-working beer research and brewing, O’Brien Beer has become a true Australian business success story - Australian beer, gluten free and made in Australia.
You will love the taste of O’Brien Beer available in a full-bodied Premium Lager, light Pale Ale, Light Lager or European Brown Ale.
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Australian Made Gluten Free Beer
Dinosnores – Stories For Kids
Dinosnores create award winning stories for kids, that take children on an imaginative journey full of sleepy little creatures - bed time stories that help children slow down, ready for sleep. Fairies and mermaids, dragons and dinosaurs, kittens and honeybees, each story is designed to develop language and listening skills.
Kids love listening to these fantastic bed time stories, and parents love them even more because they are so effective in making children relax and fall asleep in no time. The stories engage children’s imagination with calming voices with each story running for around 30 minutes, with a soundscape that lasts for a full hour to make sure that children stay asleep after settling.
These popular short stories for kids CDs, are 100% Australian made by Sherene, a paediatric speech pathologist and mother of two, who often found it difficult to settle her busy kids at bedtime, so she developed bedtime stories that use simple relaxation and visualisation techniques to help children relax and get ready for sleep. They worked so well with her own family, that Sherene looked to record them professionally and Dinosnores sleepy stories were born!
Dinosnores are a must have for anyone with children, they just make bedtime so much easier for you and your kids – see kids stories here.
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Dinosnores - Great Stories For Kids
Australian Swimwear by Aquadiva – 100% Aussie Swimwear
Aquadiva swimsuits are gorgeous, sporty and fun. Their collection includes a range of one piece swimwear and two piece styles in beautiful designs that are just bursting with colour. Cleverly designed for active fun, Aquadiva Aussie swimwear have a range of styles to choose from for the perfect fit and coverage for surf swimwear, the beach, swimming, and summer relaxing by the pool.
Using materials that are chlorine proof and resistant to salt damage, these 100% Australian made swimsuits are made to last and can exceed 1000 hours of use, so they will last for years. All garments are lined with chlorine proof fabric that will last as long as the outer printed fabric and will not stretch or pop out the sides – making these swimsuits super durable and great value.
We love the fun energy of Aquadiva swimwear, and love that they make and design all their swimwear in Australia, on the Gold Coast. They have a real passion to create the very best swimwear that looks great, fits good, wears well, is affordable and lasts for years….. No wonder they have so many happy Aquadiva customers.
Available in sizes for both girls swimwear and womens swimwear.
Enjoy summer with Aquadiva – and I guarantee you will want more than just one swimsuit! Check out their full range.
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Aussie Swimwear Made in Australia
Charming Australian Handmade Wooden Homewares
We absolutely love the beautifully crafted wooden homewares of Australian artisans showcased at Australian Woodwork.
There is something poetic about the handcrafted charm of these wood pieces that you will simply love. The natural splendour of the rich tones and grains of wood, gives each piece a charming original appeal for endless pleasure that will last generations.
Hand made from sustainable Australian native timbers, choose from a wide range of wooden homewares including beautiful hand turned bowls, decorative jewellery boxes, french style rolling pins and rocking horses.
These pieces make very special gifts for you or a loved one.
View more great products at Australian Woodwork.
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Australian Made Wooden Homewares
How to Find Gifts For Men – 10 Top Tips
Finding great gifts for men can be easy if you follow our top 10 tips below:
1. Stay away from the homewares section.
2. Men are great at buying cheap alcohol, so spoil them with premium Australian brews from Australia beers, organic wines and spirits.
3. Men are not natural groomers and most rarely look in the mirror, so natural Australian skin care and shaving gifts are welcomed.
4. Men love technology and gadgets but just make sure that they relate to his interests… iphone and ipad covers are great, and they will adore the waterproof, collapsable iphone speakers by Tembo Trunks.
5. If electrical tape is holding his wallet together, then time for a new one. But make it special, buy Australia wallets that are handcrafted, and built to last a very long time.
6. If they have a dog, then a paw bag annual subscription would be ideal – every time great dog toys are delivered they will remember you.
7. We know men love their beer, but if they love their beer and their food then the most perfect gift is the Australia beer - Fusion Brewing, three different beers specifically brewed to match seafood, spicy food or flamed grilled meat.
8. Personalised gifts are great but just be sure you know his taste. Check out some great personalised gifts on Choosy.
9. With the exception to Tip No.1, every guy will love these wooden milk crates and ply wood milk crates for cool casual seating or storage.
10. Men seem to buy cars more often than they do underwear, so while it is not original, it is absolutely necessary that women keep buying socks and jocks for their guys.
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Australian Art by Marie Larkin
Entrancing and captivating describes Marie Larkin’s work. Her playful and romantic feminine characters are painted in such extraordinary detail that her works provide enduring pleasure. Lucky for us, her Australian art work is available as original canvas paintings, art prints, stationery, iphone covers and handbags so absolutely every one can afford one of her gorgeous pieces. Super cute art that make perfect gifts. See more Australian Art.
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Australia Products by Marie Larkin
Buy Australian Products – Buy Australian Made Cushions
No lounge or bed is complete without a cushion and at Choosy we showcase a wide range of cushions to suit any style or budget and the best thing is that they are made right here in Australia. These are not cushions mass produced from overseas, but original cushions made from creative thoughts and local craftmanship.
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Buy Australia Cushions
Australia Leather Dog Collars by Best In Park
These gorgeously handsome leather dog collars are made in Melbourne, Australia by Best in Park. Hand crafted, these collars are for the distinguished dog in town, featuring superb leather craftmanship and beautiful name plates – every furry best friend deserves one.
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Gorgeous Leather Dog Collars
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