KidStyleFile

One of the joys of travel is that you can go somewhere else and discover different ways of living — different food, customs, language, mode of dress. What a joy to see things from a fresh perspective, to appreciate and be inspired by the differences, and maybe incorporate a little of that experience into the tapestry of our existence.

Skimbaco - www.skimbaco.com - based in Durango in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado is to me like a direct portal into a different world - a cornucopia of delights nestled in the wilderness.

The selection of products Skimbaco carry includes our very own Aussie designers Edenstar and Paper Wings, and this fact set the bar on the quality I perceived across their selection.

I was entranced by Riiminka Designs from Finland, Tea Collection, Lola et Moi, Droopy Knickers, Twinkle Kids. But what were they really like? What could I expect when they arrived? Should I be thoroughly excited in anticipation of their arrival, or prepare myself for disappointment in the event that the experience didn’t cut it?

So I browsed and watched and waited…until one day - PING - a sale! And, boy, was I am impressed with the results on every level.

Sales are the perfect opportunity to try something that you may not be able to afford on an ordinary day, or something that you have not tried before, and want to road test a time or two before making a full-price commitment. The great thing about buying internationally is that the seasons fit perfectly from a sale perspective; we go to winter when they go to summer, and vice versa.

I know it is a big jump to make from shopping online locally to internationally, but there are some unbelievable bargains to be had in Skimbaco’s sale section at the moment, and they are too good to miss. Trust me: you won’t regret this side-trip! (Check out my previous post for further details). Remember to use the currency selector so you can shop in AUD$.

To sweeten the experience further Skimbaco is giving KidStyleFile readers an additional 15% off purchases when you enter the discount code KIDSTYLEFILE at checkout. This will give you in total about 70% off most products in the sale section.Skimbaco are living up to their motto of ’spread sunshine’ alright!

You never know, you might even pick up some cheap Edenstar or Paper Wings while you’re there

Here’s some of what I bought, on sale of course Remember that the sale prices listed below will be 15% cheaper after you enter the discount code.

Droopy Knickers Tree Swing Baby Blue T-shirt
Price: $30.94 (AUD) On Sale For: $16.57 (AUD)

Riiminka Designs Purple Princess Dress
Price: $49.73 (AUD) On Sale For: $16.58 (AUD

Tea Collection Journey Canvas Jumper Aubergine
Price: $54.15 (AUD) On Sale For: $22.09 (AUD)

Twinkle Kids Cherry Blossom Small Felt Cake
Price: $19.89 (AUD)- Regular price. This item is sent directly from Hoboken New York, so will arrive separately from the rest of your order.

Big Fish Double Ruffle Tank Top
NOTE: Very small sizing. I recommend you order 2 sizes above what your child usually wears
Price: $32.05 (AUD) On Sale For: $8.83 (AUD)

Marimekko Summer Top
Price: $33.15 (AUD) On Sale For: $11.04 (AUD)

Marimekko Flower Skort
Price: $33.15 (AUD) On Sale For: $18.79 (AUD)

Tea Collection Sol Yarn Dye Stripe Tee
Price: $28.73 (AUD) On Sale For: $13.25 (AUD)

Tea Collection Sakura Canvas Vest
Price: $46.41 (AUD) On Sale For: $26.51 (AUD)

Lola et Moi Green Turtle Neck Shirt
Price: $35.36 (AUD) On Sale For: $16.57 (AUD)

Lola et Moi Paris Wool Dress
Price: $127.09 (AUD) On Sale For: $66.29 (AUD)

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