Written by Domenica

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When I was little I desperately wanted to be a fairy. Fairies did not have to do homework, chores or eat brussel sprouts; instead they got to freely roam secret gardens, frolicking day and night at whim. Although now an adult, there are still days when I want to fly away; instead I am going to forget about my chores for a while and spend some down-time shopping at Fairy Jardin – www.fairyjardin.com.au - an online boutique specialising in clothing, footwear, toys, books, accessories and, of course, all things fairy!

My family has been joking that we’ll all need to take out a second mortgage to cope with the number of big celebrations that have fallen on the same year. First up is a black and white themed party, and I think the Gigi Lydia Pants and the Millicent Dress will be a fab look for one of my girls. I also love the Willow & Finn Velvet Dress in Berry Red for another party – the design is timeless, the fabric lush and the colour simply divine; plus at 58% off it is a steal. If you have a boy to dress for a coming party, may I suggest you quickly snap up the Eternal Creation chocolate pinstripe waistcoat, it is so on trend, and currently on sale for $18.95 down from $44.95, representing a saving of 58%!

If you have a baby who is learning to crawl then you might want to take a look at the great range of legwarmers on offer at Fairy Jardin. Not only do they keep legs warm on cooler days (great to have in the car for when the weather suddenly turns), but they are fabulous for use with crawling babies to help protect their cute little knees from cold, slippery or scratchy flooring. For a limited time a selection of Agoo legwarmers are reduced from $14.99 to $10.99, making it the perfect time to stock up.

Fairy Jardin are currently having a fab clearance sale with savings of up to 83% on offer! Prices are as marked and no code is needed, but these items are only available while stocks last so you might want to hurry on over… until next time, happy frolicking.

Sale prices below are for a limited time, while stocks last only.

One. Assorted Agoo Bamboo Legwarmers Were $14.95 each Sale $10.99
Two. Gigi Lydia Pants 2 Were $61.60 Sale $24.95 (Seen with the Millicent Dress available for separate purchase)
Three. Vintage Kid Disco Dots Bib, Was $18.95 Sale $9.95
Four. Bebe Jr Bella Print Bubble Hem Dress, Was $44.95 Sale $28.95
Five. Red Wagon “Little Girl Painting” Tote, Was $44.95 Sale $14.95
Six. Bebe Jr Regatta Tee in French Blue, Was $26.90 Sale $21.90
Seven. Bebe Scott ‘Dirty Denim’ Sun Hat, Was $22.95 Sale $16.95
Eight. Huggalugs Organic L’il Pirate Tee, Was $34.95 Sale $9.95
Nine. Bebe Navy Pincord Pants, Were $36.95 Sale $9.95
Ten. Eternal Creation Chocolate Pinstripe Waistcoat, Was $44.95 Sale $18.95

Written by Jen
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I work in a bookshop that is well known for it’s terrific range of children’s literature. From board books to young adult fantasy, there’s something to suit everyone’s interests and level of reading. In the far right corner there is a special section that carries titles for those who prefer to explore. Atlases, cook books, art books and pop up books, all there eager and ready for young eyes to discover.

Amidst this section is the very popular ‘wind-up’ books. Created by Usborne, these chunky titles are a resolute favourite, particularly amongst our young male customers. My boys in particular constantly harass me for one every time they visit! They managed to wangle the Racing Car book out of me when I needed them to stay quiet during a book launch, but to be honest I didn’t mind. The interactive books combine fun facts with an embedded race track ready for the accompanying wind up cars to get ready to go, go, go!

If racing cars aren’t quite your thing, then you could always fly a plane, captain a pirate ship or drive a tractor. They are all lots of fun and have kept my boys nicely entertained on many an occasion.

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Written by Domenica

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Whenever mums of boys tells me that there is a lack of fashionable clothing for little boys I direct them straight to About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au. With their comprehensive range of the hippest clothing for boys from newborns to tweens, this online boutique has become a cult favourite with parents of boys everywhere.

About A Boy have also become well-known for their fab sales, and right now their *entire* range of Three Little Trees has been reduced by *50% or more*, with savings of up to 87% off. As if that deal weren’t sweet enough, About A Boy have added a little more sugar for KidStyleFile readers with an *additional* 20% discount off already drastically reduced prices! To redeem simply enter code KSF-TLT before midnight 29 February 2012. Items are sure to sell out fast at these crazy prices, but new stock is arriving next week so it is worth checking back then if your fave items sell out quickly. It is also worth noting that About A Boy also have a great selection of sale items for girls from Three Little Trees, Sooki Baby, Mini Treasure Kids and more.

It will pay to browse around the site because there truly are some stellar designer bargains on offer. My picks for boys include the Little Chief Baby Tee – Pirate Bird, reduced to $13.96 with today’s code – woot! (This tee is also available in bigger sizes.)  I also love the Grey Dress Shorts – I think grey is a great alternative to black and can be paired well with so many other colours. For girls I adore the Dreamtime Romper – Paper Dolls, it is just so pretty; and down from $49.95 to $19.96 with today’s 20% discount code, it is a fabulous bargain.

These are only a snapshot of the huge savings available at About A Boy, so make your way over to check out your own must-haves. I also suggest hitting them up with a ‘like’ on Facebook, or signing up to their newsletter, to be kept in the loop of product updates (a little birdy tells me Minti is not far away!), special sales and competitions.

Sale prices marked less 20% below are only available with code KSF-TLT before midnight 29 February 2012, while stocks last (although some stock levels are being replenished next week).

One. La La singlet – Was $32.95 Sale $17.45 Less 20% = $13.96; Cherokee Boardies – Droplet – Were $54.95 Sale $27.95 Less 20% = $22.36
Two. Dreamtime Romper – Paper Dolls – Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96
Three. Ruffle Hem Dress – Droplet – Was $64.96 Sale $32.45 Less 20% = $25.96
Four. Nomads Romper – Whales - Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96
Five. Drop Waist Dress – Love - Was $54.95 Sale $27.45 Less 20% = $21.96; Denim Vest – Vintage Lace - Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96
Six. Little Chief Baby Tee – Pirate Bird -Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96 (Also available in bigger sizes)
Seven. Denim Shorts - Were $54.95 Sale $27.95 Less 20% = $22.36
Eight. Tee – Plastic it Aint Fantastic – Was $39.95 Sale $19.95 Less 20% = $15.96

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including: Aladine, Alex&Ant, Artiwood, BEAUtique, Bnds, Books To Wear, Boon, Cried Wolf, Cut It Out Kids, Cute Tooshies, Dollcake, Dripstick, Electric Boy, Fate, Fiesta, Goki, Janod, Kahmuh, Kid Basix, Kiniki, Knucklehead, La La Luxe, Little Horn, Love Henry, Little Punch, Mini Treasure Kids, Mini Vanilla, Minti, Munster, Oishi-M, Olive’s Friend Pop, On The Grow, Oopsie, Polka, Sass, Sooki Baby, Sosooki, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tutu Du Monde, Underneath The Apple Tree and Urban Elk.

About A Boy ship Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00.  Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Written by Miki

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Following on from Part 1 of the upcoming Kids Instyle trade show, to be held in Sydney from 23-26 February 2012, today I bring you Part 2 with a selection of some of the most hotly anticipated exhibitors. From stunning children’s furniture to adorable leather baby shoes, the event promises to be incredibly exciting and we’re looking forwards to bringing you more news as it draws closer.

Do you own a children’s store? Register to attend Life Instyle at the Royal Hall of Industries & Horden Pavilion, Sydney between 23-26 February 2012. Note that attendance is open to trade only.

a. Incy Interiors specialises in beautiful designer furniture for babies and children. Their products are well designed, high quality and stylish, while also being functional and affordable.
b. Livie & Luca create handmade leather shoes for children, with designs inspired by nature, folklore, vintage and the rich imagination of children.
c.  Good Apples naptime bedding sets are made from 250 thread count 100% cotton and are easy to fit and remove. Each set includes flat and fitted sheets in one, soft pillow and pillowcase, snuggly fleece blanket and cotton drawstring bag.
d. The Playing Mantis stock a stunning range of classic and traditional toys and playthings. Many of their brands are educational, ethically manufactured, handmade, Fair Trade certified, natural and organic.
e. Monstar Kids clothing is made for children and not mini adults. Their styles are both modern and retro, and they have lines for boys and girls.
f. Kiekaboo Pty Ltd is an Australian grown company which imports and distributes stylish and innovative products from Europe and America. They are the exclusive distributors for Minimonkey, Wallaboo Baby and HiLo chairs by Age Design.
g. Hong Kong-based Hilly Chrisp creates garments for girls and boys using a lovely range of vintage-inspired fabrics. In their collection you’ll see polka dots, florals, checks and stripes with grosgrain ribbon detailing.
h. Oishi-m [Oy-shee-em] design and produce limited edition garments that splash kimono, vintage and retro fabrics together with denim and cotton to create funky unique baby clothing for newborn babies to busy little people.
i. Bluebelle have created a luxurious range of girls underwear. Their signature style features layer upon layer of ruffled bamboo cotton.
j. Forwalls have created a huge selection of bright and fun removable wall, window and chalkboard stickers. With their products, decorating for kids is easy, flexible, stylish and fun.

 Written by Melody

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I know I have been going on about it a little bit lately but I must say it again – my eldest boy is going to school! As the day approaches I can’t believe that we have crossed over to this next season of life so quickly. The excitement is building as we busily scuttle around collecting all manner of things for big school.

The day seems even closer now with the arrival of a gorgeous packet of name labels from Mooo – www.mooo.com.au. Everything is beautifully labelled with quirky blue monkey name tags – so cute it brought a tear to my eye. I was stoked to save over 50% off the Super Saver Value Name Pack and have everything for school labelled so that nothing goes missing.

Back to school is made is easy with Mooo where there are so many options to make sure that your little ones start their big day with confidence. The personalised backpacks are a great way for your child to easily identify their belongings in a room full of bags. The personalised lunch bags are also terrific and with Mooo offering 20% off lunch bags with any medium backpack purchase until 19 February 2012, I may just be buying both! For those who have already got bags sorted, Mooo has just released easily attachable bag tags - to save scribbling names over the fabric in texta, and these are available for $9.95 with the purchase of any Name Label Value Pack. Finally, for a limited time,  purchase selected bags to get a 66% discount on Mooo Drink Bottles  – that completes the stylish back to school look!

With over 100 design and colour combinations to choose from, Mooo understands that going back to school in style is a big deal – for kids and parents alike. With these latest fab offers already discounted on site for you, all that’s left for you to do is start crossing off your back to school list while enjoying the last few precious days of having the kids at home – *sob*. 

For the full term and conditions of these offers see Mooo’s Help Central section.

1. Mooo Bag Tag Multi Pack $9.95 (with the purchase of any Name Label Value Pack)
2. Mooo Lunchbag, $31.95 Now $25.56 (with purchase of matching Medium Backpack)
3. Mooo Super Saver Value Pack, Was $61.75 Now $29.95
4. Mooo Drink Bottles, Was $14.95 Now $4.95 (with purchase of selected bags)

Mooo postal charges start at a super low $2.90 Australia-wide. Orders over $120.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. See the Mooo Ordering/Delivery page for full details.