Pittwater Life December 2018 Issue

Mona Vale Shoe Repairs
Theirs is a 200-year-old family tradition, that
provides a platinum service and quality leather
products. Original ‘boot
maker’ Tom Mastroianni
opened his business
in Mona Vale in 1972.
His grandfather, father
and nephew Dominic
all learned the ancient
craft of the cobbler.
Tom was known for his
excellent craftsmanship;
no item – whether
a handbag, shoes or
any leather good – was
too difficult to repair.
When Tom died in 2011,
Tom’s son-in-law Vince decided to continue the
business and offer the same quality and friendly
service. Joining Vince, Dominic was taught by
Tom from the age of 17. Following Tom’s business
formula in shoe repairs and leather goods
products, Vince and
Dominic have continued
to grow the
business, offering a
range of quality leather
goods imported from
Italy. They specialise in
quality Italian leather
men’s and ladies’
shoes, belts and a
variety of handbags
and wallets – all ideal
for special Christmas
gifts. They also stock a
unique, wide range of
leather care products and umbrellas, plus a fast
key cutting service! Find them at 2/17 Bungan St
Mona Vale. P: 9997 5328
Nothing Butt Lingerie
This inviting Mona Vale boutique has lots of beautiful summer lingerie
and sleepwear for gift-giving for all ages, with Chris and her team happy
to help with your selection. Summer has ushered in lovely vibrant sleepwear
by Orientique and Billy Dream. Chris says that for mature ladies,
Givoni and Schrank always please along with some Florence Broadhurst
prints. “Yuu sleepwear is soft and easy to wear,” she says. “Ginia and
Simply Silks make very special gifts. French Country sleepwear is one of
our most popular for everyday or special gifts. And Pleasure State, Heidi
Klum and Palindrome have launched great new colours for this summer.”
This season Palindrome and Simone Perele have released ultra-luxurious
lingerie sets in satin and laces in beautiful pastels as well as ever-popular
black. There are also triangle lace bras and briefs in red, black, white
and aqua. Berlei have brought out great colours in their lace bras and
briefs, as well as usual black and ivory. Triumph and Berlei everyday bras
are always available in sports, maternity, post-surgery and non-wired
bras. “We have trained bra fitters in store at all times and we provide gift
wrapping as well as Gift Vouchers,” Chris added, wishing all customers
a happy Christmas and New Year. Selected lingerie is on sale at 50% off
and off-season sleepwear year-round. P: 9999 1462
Gift Guide
The Life Aquatic
Christmas is always huge for
Simon Reffold and the crew at
The Life Aquatic. “Pretty much
every five minutes we have
someone popping in or calling
to talk about how they can get
out on the water!” said Simon.
“It’s busy, but we love it – where
else do you get to spend the
day helping people do something
fun?” The Life Aquatic
only stocks quality brands like Hobie Kayaks, SUPs and
Cats, Aquayak Kayaks, Go Pro Cameras and gear, Rooster and Gill sailing gear and they are the only
Northern Beaches distributor of Yeti Coolers. This summer, as well as the ever-popular Kayaks, Hobie
have really focussed on some excellent Stand Up Paddle boards – with a range of super high-quality
inflatable SUPs and the new Heritage (which looks great) is less than $1000! The new Aquayak Kayaks
are also great… really well-priced kayaks, that are Australian made – including the kids’ Banjo Kayak,
just $249! “We can’t keep up with the Yeti Gear at this time of year,” said Simon. “People are evangelical
in their praise of it! They are clearly the best coolers in the world and their range of drink bottles
and keep cups blow people away”. Find them at 42 Darley St Mona Vale. P: 9979 1590
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