Adorable Affordables
Adorable Affordables in Seal Beach is 2-year-old Lyndsay Barbosa’s favorite place to shop. The fashion-conscious brunette from Naples can browse through an array of dresses and play clothes while visiting with 3-year-old Nicki, whose mom, Susan Biebl, co-owns the shop with Debra Ferguson.
Lyndsay’s latest find is a pale pink and blue cotton party dress with a lace collar that would sell for about $35 new. Lyndsay liked the $16 dress so much she wriggled away when her mother, Phyllis, tried to take it off of her to pay for it.
“We love shopping here,” said Phyllis Barbosa. “The owners are friendly, the prices are great and Lyndsay gets to visit with Nicki.”
Adorable Affordables sells used children’s clothing, toys and furniture at about half the original purchase price. Maternity clothes, including casual wear and professional attire, are also sold here at reduced prices.
For example, a girl’s Laura Ashley dress is priced at $16 but would cost $35 to $50 new. An infant’s Baby Dior nightie sells for $4 but would cost at least $10 new. All sleepers sell for $3 to $4. There are shoes, hats, socks, sweaters, jackets and overalls in infant sizes to children’s size 14.
Expectant mothers may also find something here. A black maternity cocktail dress with sequins sells for $50, and casual wear prices range from $15 to $30.
“An attorney just brought us her maternity wardrobe, and we priced her $100 suits at $50,” said Biebl. “Customers appreciate the bargains and the wide selection. All of our clothing is washed, ironed and free of stains and tears.”
At Adorable Affordables it’s also possible to furnish an entire nursery in the latest styles for less. There are cribs, car seats, infant swings, changing tables, strollers and walkers.
Toys are also a part of the picture. Tricycles, scooters and a child’s wet suit are available here. Small toys sell for $5 to $15.
For those looking for a unique baby-shower gift, Adorable Affordables offers a small selection of new items. All are handmade by Orange County moms.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday
Address: 812 Electric Ave., Seal Beach
Telephone: (310) 493-6873
Miscellaneous Information: Adorable Affordables accepts used children’s clothes, furniture and toys for sale on a consignment basis. Consignors receive 40% of the clothing selling price, 50% for furniture and toys. Items offered for sale must be washed, ironed and in good condition, with no tears or stains. Toys must be in working condition with no missing parts.
