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La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - is celebrating their half-birthday, but it’s KidStyleFile readers who get the present!!

In the last 6 months, La Toriana has garnered a loyal following of customers, who have gravitated to the superlative range of products, and owner Elizabeth Murphy’s passion and exceptional service. La Toriana has also been featured widely in the media including in ‘My Child’ and Shop 4 kids magazines, Enterprise Business magazine, Cosmo Pregnancy, and The Age (check next weekend’s Age for more!)

Trust a Mum to walk, chew gum and juggle all at the same time!

La Toriana caters for the whole family (yes, even Dads!) with their comprehensively stocked treasure trove of products.

Select from brands including Hey Baby, annieB, Cheeky Lil Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia.

Enter ‘KSFoffer’ at checkout to receive 15% off store wide (including sale items) PLUS a free gift. Orders over $150 are also gifted with free postage. Offer ends March 30.

There are so many beautiful things to see at La Toriana, I recommend you set yourself up with a bevvy, sit back, relax, shop in style, and save, save , save!

Here’s my shopping list (also check out out my previous post on La Toriana; remember to take another 5% off the quoted prices):

Lambykins 3 Piece Organic Set $52.95 just $45.00 after 15% discount

Nana Huchy Heidi Ho Elephant $49.95 just $42.45 after 15% discount

Lazybones Sleepwear Jets Pajamas in ‘Bobby Brown’ (also comes in ‘Bobby Blue‘) $39.95 $29.98 just $25.48 after 15% discount.

Cuski Comforter $39.95 just $25.45 after 15% discount.

Anamalz Tractor Set $49.95 just $42.45 after 15% discount.

Vanchi Bibs Twin Pack ‘Turkish Delight and Rocky Road’ $12.95 just $11.00 after 15% discount

Djeco ‘Cubanimo’ 17 piece animal boxes construction set $38.95 just $33.10 after 15% discount.

Vanchi Vogue Dad Bag $119.95 just $101.95 after 15% discount.

Tea Princess Vintage style Crocheted Cardigan Sneak Peek: AVAIL 10 MARCH $44.95 just $38.20 after 15% discount

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

Wheep wheep: super sale alert!! The sensational Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au is celebrating the Leap Year with a sale that will get you jumping up and running for your credit card!

Grab a stunning 35% off everything store-wide, including just-arrived new season’s stock, at Frock You, tomorrow only (Fri 29th Feb).

Enter code ‘LEAP’ at checkout to receive this fab discount. Get in quick, or miss out!

Frock You is the most dynamic and spunky blend of women’s street fashion and zesty, fun kids threads you’ll find. Head Frocker Kat is the most extraordinarily talented individual, and the service she delivers is A1.

Onto the brands now, so you can prepare yourselves:

On the kid side delight in Baby Legs, baobab, Ej Sikke Lej, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Gabrial Saynte, Itch Designs, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Oobi, Smelly Welly, Smirk and Tippy Toes.

On the Mum/women’s side of the equation, indulge in Alice Wears Gold, Allira, American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Chip Chop!, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, Australia wide, for overnight delivery. For orders over $150.00 postage is free!

Since becoming a Mum to twins in 2004 I must admit to not having much time to read anymore - apart from Kid-Lit, that is

Sitting down to take a few well-deserved moments to indulge in the escapism of fiction, and the window to the world that is non-fiction, really is a ‘luxury’ that I’d like to indulge in a little more often.

I find reading uplifts me, shapes my paradigms of thought, makes me feel more creative, and more understanding and tolerant of different ways of thinking and living. (Dont’cha wish you could get that in cake form!!)

About six months ago I was cruising the newsagents after having a haircut (an extremely rare event at the best of times) . I had a small amount of free time before I was due back at home, and decided to indulge in the novelty of a magazine.

Amongst the media conglomerate publications ‘My Child’ Magazine - www.mychildmagazine.com.au - really stood out. It is an independently published Australian parenting magazine that covers the range from conception to early childhood. It has outstanding production values and journalism is top notch.

More than just a baby-stage or kids fashion mag, My Child covers the gamut of parenting topics with depth and intelligence. My Child presents a range of approaches and gives a considered and balanced perspective of parenting across a range of relevant topics. (Most recently I gobbled up the article on toilet training; I need all the help I can get!!)

My Child also keeps me up to date with the latest product developments, the hippest retailers and, of course, the hottest new websites. My Child is published quarterly, which is perfect for me in my time-intensive occupation of Mum.

Next time you’re in the market for a mag, or need a pressie idea for a new or returning Mum, check out My Child and support a quality truly local publication.

This what the cover of the current issue looks like to help you locate it on the stands:

My Child is available at all good newsagents and baby/kid boutiques. Issues are $8.95, and annual subscriptions are only $30.

My Child currently have a special offer on subscriptions. The first 120 subscribers will receive a free earth and bottom-friendly BumGenius re-usable nappy valued at $28. Visit the My Child subscriptions page to learn more, and don’t forget to let them know you heard it at KidStyleFile

There’s a new kid on the block, and she’s called Madison Lane - www.madisonlane.com.au.

Madison Lane have just launched their exquisite children’s wear and accessories online store, and the products they stock are pretty speccy.

Madison Lane are exclusive stockists of premium US brands Baby Lulu, Trish Scully Child and (arriving soon) Baby Nay, and are full to the brim with Bobux, Kuki Kids, Livie & Luca*, Morgan & Milo*, Petit Shoes*, Primigi*, Scooter, Tekilou* and Tippy Toes. (All the brands marked with an asterisk are the most divine children’s shoes!!)

To celebrate their launch, Madison Lane are offering KidStyleFile readers two special offers.

Offer One: FREE shipping on all purchases under $150. Enter promotional code ‘KSF001′ at checkout.

Offer Two: 10% discount for all purchases over $150, plus FREE shipping. Enter promotional code ‘KSF002′ at checkout.

Bop on over to Madison Lane to see these new-to-Australia collections, and take advantage of these great KidStyleFile exclusive reader offers. New stock is arriving daily so check back regularly.

The Baby’s Got Style - www.babysgotstyle.com.au - Summer Sale continues on with some super-dooper bargains on some of the best designer baby and kids clothing cheap. Check my previous post about the Baby’s Got Style sale for full details.

Baby’s Got Style caters for sizes 00000-2, with spin-off sites Kid’s Got Style - www.kidsgotstyle.com.au - and Mum’s Got Style - www.mumsgotstyle.com.au - catering for sizes 3-8, and Mums/Mums-to-be respectively.

All orders also garner you a FREE 30ml bottle of Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion, and a chance to win one of two Pure Fiji packs (read more here). Be quick as this offer ends Feb 29th.

PS Apparently Nicole Kidman uses Pure Fiji. I gotta say, if it’s good enough for Nicole, it’s good enough for me!

PSS I’m off to buy this dress now.It’s the Pomegranate ‘Hepburn’ Dress in Aqua/Green $52.95 on sale at Mum’s Got Style for $42.95. I’ve been eyeing it off for a few days, and can no longer resist. I’m not pregnant; but I’m a sucker for retro fabrics, it’s deliciously affordable, and a little GWP (Gift With Purchase) love never goes astray…

And now, for the moment you have all been waiting for: da-da-da-daaa - the Cheap Trunki Towgo!The fabulous KidsGiftList - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - is pleased to offer KidStyleFile readers an exclusive discount of 15% off the magnificent Trunki Towgo. The Towgo is not different just in colour from the earlier Trunki models (the pink Trixie, and the blue ‘Terrance’). Its features included a carry handle, locking catches, a teddy bear strap, two tiny little hidden compartments, and a pouch and I wouldn’t be without them.

This offer starts Monday 25th Feb, and runs until Sunday 9th of March. Enter ‘KSF’ at the coupon code section at checkout to receive the discount. (Applies to Trunki Towgo only, no further offers or discounts apply.)

This amazing discount brings your Trunki Towgo down to just $59.07: that is an absolute STEAL for the Towgo! Head on over to snap one up before they’re all gone!

I bought my Trunki x 2 from Kids Gift List and, I can tell you, it was such a wonderful experience.

If you have ever felt nervous about shopping online, KidsGiftList is a great place to cut your teeth. Monique is a such a lovely lovely person, service is second to none, and a secure shopping environment is paramount at all time. You can really buy with confidence at Kids Gift List.

While you are purchasing your super-bargain Trunki at Kids Gift List, capitalise on their fantastically low postage costs ($6.00 flat Australia wide) and pick up some of the superb bargains in the Sale section. Cinti Does Vintage, Sooki Baby, Oobi, Sudo and Zacharia Bier are just a taste of what’s on offer there.

Also, I highly recommend the VW Combis, including the new ‘Peace’ Combi: groovy, man! at just $9.95, (check out my post from Dec ‘07 on Kids Gift List, the Trunki, and the V-Dubs: ya gotta gotta gotta get one of these; they’re incredible!!)

Kids Gift List also offers you a FREE gift list service. This means that you need never fear the ‘gift’ of ill-fitting undies, or bad fashion again; simply login to create your list, pick out what your child would like or needs from the beautiful selection available, print and judiciously distribute for universal benefit!

Read more about this great, innovative service here.

Kids Gift List charge an unbeatable $6.00 flat Australia wide, excluding oversized items. Just so you know; the Trunki aren’t oversized; $6.00 is all you’ll pay! Now you just need to book a trip so you can start traveling in true Trunki style!

Abundant in beauty

Sweet ambience

Perfect designed world

Happy faces

Inspired creativity

4am start

Exhausted Angela

…

Fresh post tomorrow

Cheap Trunki

On it’s way

xx

If you want to stand out from the crowd, take a trip over to Aussie-based Scandinavian style boutique Baby Goes Retro - www.babygoesretro.com.au.

Established by two Swedish-expatriate Mums, Baby Goes Retro stock a fine range of Scandinavian baby and kid labels including Nanoou, Katvig, ej sikke leg (pronounced ‘ay sic-kay lay’), Danefae, Plastisock, Snoffs and Elodie Details.

Their Sale section contains a fabulous booty of beautiful products, so your little possum will look incredible, and you’ll get more bang for your buck.

Behold the beauty!

Blue Nutty Skirt by the cool-as ej sikke leg, as seen in ‘My Child’ magazine $59.00 SALE PRICE $38.35 You save 35%

Nanoou Big C Singlet $25.00 SALE PRICE $16.25 You save 35%

Danefae White Tee with Viking $39.00 SALE PRICE $25.35 You save 35%

ek sikke lej Balloon Print Dress with red piping (also comes in blue piping, and a Rainbow print version) $49.00 SALE PRICE $31.85 You save 35%!

Baby Goes Retro charges $5.00 for postage Australia wide.

Boys are limited in the range of clothing they have to choose from in Western culture: it not being socially acceptable to wear skirts is a big fashion limitation!

Sometimes though you hit the jackpot, and so I present you with this fantastic Ouch VW Combi T-Shirt, available in sizes 000-1 in White and Cherry for just $14.95 from Rascals and Scallywags - www.rascalsandscallywags.com.au.

This is great value for money for truly one of the coolest Tees on Earth. Lovin’ the Combi!
Rascals and Scallywags have lots and lots of super cheap bargains going on at the moment, as they clear the way for the imminent arrival of Winter stock. Head on over there to check it all out.

Rascals and Scallywags postage charges are based on Australia Post weight charts, and are on average $6.00. Postage is calculated at checkout.

It’s party time for KidStyleFile readers! Hullabaloo Parties - www.hullabalooparties.com.au - have decided to gift your grace and beauty with a very generous 20% off their wonderful boutique range of party supplies store-wide. Now that’s a cause for celebration!

Hullabaloo Parties stock the best of everything you need to have (and even attend!) a party, from the cake, to invitations, balloons, loot bags, dress-ups, and decorations, to gifts Ideas and Inspiration, and a FREE online Gift Registry service for your child.

You can party harder by entering the discount code ‘KSF’ at checkout; this will discount your purchases by 20% - Hip Hip Hooray!

For those new to KidStyleFile, I have raved before about Hullabaloo Parties brilliant site and products; check it out for my previous hot picks.

And now for some piping hot picks, straight out of the oven.

Images at top, left to right: Jungle Animals Balloons $0.80c each after 20% discount, Pirate Girl dress-up Party Kit $11.00 per kit after 20% discount (also available in Pirate Boy), Astronaut costume $39.96 after 20% discount, Candy Spot Paper Plate $4.76 pk/12 after 20% discount, Paper Eskimo Big Top Circus Invitation Kit $15.16 pk/12 after 20% discount.

Check out this cool-as mini Mini Cooper! At only $3.96 after the 20% discount this is the best way to get your hands on such a funky-luxe vehicle. Have a ‘Cars‘- themed party and pop this in the loot bag to win lots of tiny fans forever (not to mention me ;)) For sizing think of a Matchbox car, and you’ve got it!

Looking for a gift, or to accessorise your Farm Animals party? This super-cute mini Barn and Animals Shape Sorter is only $7.96 after the 20% discount.

Wooden toys are classic gifts, and this Timber Tool Kit promises years of quality fun. At only $11.96 after the 20% discount, you don’t often find timber toys this affordable.

And if you have just a few more shekels in the budget, create the perfect centrepiece for your Pirate-themed party table with this Plan Toys Wooden Pirate Ship, just $55.96 after the 20% discount. Afterwards your little Mr or Miss gets to keep it, and they’ll remember their fab party every time they play with it.

There’s so much more in store at Hullabaloo Parties. Every time I visit I’m buzzed! Head on over there yourself to check it all out.

Hullabaloo Parties charges $8.95 Australia wide for party supplies and gifts. Postage varies for cakes. Check each cake for details. International postage is also available (excluding cakes). Check the Hullabaloo Parties site for full information on postage charges.