Melissa Atwell is the answer to the prayer of every mom who has been looking for a nice selection of kids’ fashion in one place. And that was by design – the motto of her Fab Kids 592 clothing store which is devoted to children is “happy kids, happier moms”. The solicitous care of the 31-year-old mother of five for her clients was very much on display. 
At the entrance to the store, located just beyond the Ashmin Mall parking lot, a garland of gifts greets you and inside the warm smile of the proprietor, a former School of the Nations student, adorns her simply laid-out store with the racks of happening kiddies’ fashion along the brightly painted walls. Fab Kids 592 has a wide variety of brand-name children clothing, for all the upcoming festive events, including Christmas parties, dinners and socials. It even has in stock gifts for the kids, so parents can if they wish cross two items off their list with a visit to the store.
Fashion has always been a passion of Atwell and she decided to turn it into a business and focus on children since there were scarcely boutiques that catered for fashionable youngsters and their busy moms. “Being a mother myself, I always found it difficult to find affordable, quality clothing for my son, in Guyana. So I started sourcing his clothing from elsewhere. Having a unique sense of fashion, I was so good at selecting the good stuff at good prices, that I decided to share with other parents.”
“Fab Kids is geared towards becoming the go-to spot for affordable kids clothes. Children grow very fast, so you don’t want to be overspending on their clothes. At the same time, you want quality, stylish and kids friendly clothing that will last a good time and could even be handed down to younger siblings. Fab Kids gives you just that,” the Eccles resident noted.
She says, “With careful planning and the help of my mom, it works out perfectly, it’s all about having a sense of balance” when asked how she juggles the demands of her family and work life.
“My biggest inspiration is my kids. Despite the day-to-day complication we parents face it still brings us joy to watch them blossom into the amazing individuals that we have helped shape.”
The business, which was Facebook-based before the opening of the physical store a month ago, has a vibrant online presence that promises much for its longevity. In expressing her gratitude, Atwell said: “Since the opening of Fab Kids 592, I’ve received a tremendous amount of support from the general public and I would like to say thanks to all my loyal customers.”
Contact: 59 High Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown (Ashmin Parking Lot); 645-8404; www.facebook.com/FAB-KIDS-592
