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Buckets and Spades - www.bucketsandspades.com.au is expecting spring/summer stock very soon now, and it’s time for Zlata and her crew to clear the decks in anticipation.

This is the FINAL WINTER CLEARANCE with stock prices slashed to clear as marked. Once it’s gone it’s gone, so get in quick smart!

Score yourself between 30-55%+ off selected Eeeni Meeni Miini Moh, Fred Bare, GumBoots, Piccolina, Guess For Kids, Petit Bateau, Gant, Kaloo, Alex and Charli, Trelise Cooper Kids, BIG and ‘Fiona’ by Fiona Scanlan, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and the very finest footwear brands including Diesel, Giocattoli, Garvalin, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Lelli Kelly, and Bimbi while you can get it.

Here are a few of my personal picks to get you in the swing. (Note: no links provided as Buckets and Spades is a frames-based site. The menu system and search engine works great though, so if you like what you see here, type type type!)

Clockwise from top left:

BIG by Fiona Scanlan Fairy Wings in Pale Pink (also available in Cream, Red and Darker Pink) $24.95
BIG by Fiona Scanlan Pom Pom Smock Top (available in sizes 4,6,7,8. Also available in Red in size 2,4,6,7,8) $54.95 NOW JUST $29.00
Gumboots Snowdome Tee (available in size 2 only) $34.95 NOW JUST $20.00
Trelise Cooper Kids Ring of Roses Coat (available in size 4 only - but I couldn’t resist!) $377.00 NOW JUST $259.00
Garvalin Shoe - size 20 only (style 72188) $104. NOW JUST $79.00
Little Horn Carousel Lucky Legs in Red (available in various colour way and also star pattern. I recommend going up 1 or even 2 sizes in this item: trust me $35.95 NOW JUST $15.00
BIG by Fiona Scanlan Smock Top (available in sizes 6,7,8) $54.95 NOW JUST $29.00

Outfit 1: Left, top to bottom:

Gumboots Football Tee $34.95 NOW JUST $20.00
Gumboots Boys Plaid Pant (available in sizes 3-10 ) $59.95 NOW JUST $30.00
Garvalin Shoe (style 71457) $125.00 NOW JUST $89.00

Outfit 1: Right, top to bottom:

Gumboots Puffer Vest in Charcoal (available in sizes 2,6,8) $59.95 NOW JUST $39.00
Guess Kids Garage Band Cord Pant (style P44) $89.95 NOW JUST $44.00
Diesel Boys Shoe (style S786) $143.00 NOW JUST $99.00

Buckets and Spades run two impressive bricks and mortar stores as well as the online store, so there is a special process for placing orders.

1. Collect all the items you love into the shopping cart
2. Submit your order to Buckets and Spades - Note that no payment is required at this stage
5. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

PS It’s a wise move to also register with the Buckets and Spades VIP club: select the ‘VIP’ menu option, follow instructions, complete and submit, and you’ll get 10% off all full-priced purchases in every order. Jump over to Buckets and Spades now.

Buckets and Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500 g $7.00, and up to 3 k $10.00 for postage. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option. Check out the Buckets and Spades blog to enjoy more of the Buckets and Spades vibe.

You may have seen Giggle’n’Groove - www.gigglengroove.com products already as they are regularly featured in Studio Bambini, but in case you haven’t, well, you are in for a treat!

Lisa at Giggle’n'Groove creates the most superbly fantastical hair accessories, as well as divine jewellery for little girls, big girls, and little boys are catered for too.

The quality of Lisa’s hair accessories and jewellery is second to none. Nothing is mass produced or pre-fabricated here. Each piece is lovingly and skillfully created with intelligence and dedication to perfection.

The bows are constructed using grosgrain, satin or organza ribbon, all ends are professionally heat sealed to prevent fraying, and the finishing is flawless. Giggle’n’Groove’s jewellery - necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings - is a combination of top quality Sterling silver and Bali Sterling silver components, Swarovski crystals and pearls, glass and individually handmade polymer clay beads. All pieces are strung on stainless steel wire or sterling silver chain, and are heirloom quality.

For the hair accessories, think a combo of Oilily colour and dynamism, and the crafted chic and ruffle of Trelise Cooper Kids, and Giggle’n’Groove is right there. Choose from a huge collection of korkers, bows, clips and jewelled headbands of every shape and size, in a confection of delicious colours from the wild (just my scene!) to the refined.

Select from Lisa’s extensive range of designs, or request a custom design made especially for you. No two people are the same, and Lisa recognises this in her designs; no two pieces are ever completely alike.

Special Offer for KSF readers: Receive 15% off your first order, and attain life-time VIP status - a permanent 15% discount! That’s right, 15% off any old time you feel like it! Very nice! - when you spend over $100.00 (usually $200.00). Spend amount does not include discounts or postage. Offer ends Sunday 10 August.

This offer is perfect for stashing away for Xmas or upcoming birthday pressies.

Clockwise from top left. Don’t forget to take 15% off these prices if this is your first order:

Fit for a Princess Tiara $50.00 How divine is this tiara with it’s sweet crown and dangly charms. So much fun, and a perfect compliment to Oilily or Trelise girl.
G’n'G Ladies Wrap Bracelets prices start at $65.00 I own a G’n'G bracelet, and I can tell you it has the most lovely weight and quality to it. One to wear and wear.
Tiny Plait Korkers $10.00 a pair Too sweet!
OiEuro! Korker Snap clips $7.50 each Pictured as worn by my own children: these have withstood some serious abuse, and they still look new!!
Family Bracelet prices start at $80.00 A lovely way to carry your family with you everywhere you go. A very special wearable keepsake.

Also, check out Giggle’n'Groove’s ‘Boxes of Bling‘: value packs of G’n'G products, sure to bring a smile to your little girl’s face. Prices start at $32.50.

Get to know Lisa, and keep abreast of new designs and products via the Giggle’n’Groove blog - http://gigglengroove.blogspot.com

Lisa’s packaging is also very special: all orders come in a little white box ready for gifting, and include the famous hand-made Giggle’n’Groove lollipops!! A treat all round

Giggle’n’Groove charge $4.20 postage Australia wide, and ship internationally. View all the postage charge info here.

STOP THE PRESS!

The fab Where Did You Get That? - www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au, stockists of superlative brands including Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, and Zid Zid Kids, and the newly arrived Enchanted Faeries figurines (place your order now for November delivery) and Woolbabe sleeping bags, has just passed me this fabulous piece of information especially to share with KSF readers:

Get 20%* discount off categories listed below with code ‘STYLE20′ until August 10.

• Baby Accessories - Aden + Anais wraps, Bebedelice
• Bags - Zid Zid Kids, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy Baby/Anytime Bags
  
• Bath & Body - Bod, Bod for Bubs and eco.kid products
• Wall art - Coco Boheme Blackboard decals, and new Djeco Wall stickers
• Boy/Girl Shoes - All Lelli Kelly, and Morgan & Milo shoes
• Clocks - all Coo Clocks
• Craft - Djeco
• Toys and Games - Puzzles, Djeco

To add to this, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Moppit winter stock is also now reduced by 30% (if you want another 10% discount on these brands, enter ‘STYLE10′ to get an you’ve just scored a KSF VIP 40% off!! - Please note you can’t use the two codes together, so you do have to make a choice there.)

Clockwise from top left:

Djeco 12 Colour Animal Cubes - $29.90 less 20% KSF discount = $23.92
Coo Clocks - $98.00 less 20% KSF discount = $78.40 Available in 7 different designs
Zid Zid Kids Giraffe Mask - $13.95 less 20% KSF discount = $11.16 Also available in Lion and Elephant
Zid Zid Kids Bag - $39.95 less 20% KSF discount = $31.96 Also available in Hippo, Monkey, Bird, Branch, and Elephant designs
Babymoov Bebedelice - $199.00 less 20% KSF discount = $159.20 This is a HOT price for the Bebedelice: you won’t find it cheaper anywhere.
Morgan & Milo Silver Sparkle Mary-Jane - $49.95 less 20% KSF discount = $39.96 Fantastic quality and comfort and spunky designs. I heart M&M!
Lelli Kelly Iris Cross Mild - $105.00 less 20% KSF discount = $84.00
Morgan & Milo Navy Flame Slip-on - $44.95 less 20% KSF discount = $35.96
Djeco Robinetto Waterworks Game - $19.80 less 20% KSF discount = $15.84
Coco Boheme Cat Wall Sticker/Decal - $39.00 less 20% KSF discount = $31.20 Also available in chicken and piggy
Djeco Poem Tree Wall Sticker - $44.00 less 20% KSF discount = $35.20 What a delight: 95 reusable stickers comprise this inspiring wall decoration.
Yummy Mummy Filly Bag in Black - $349.00 less 20% KSF discount = $279.20 Attention bag aficionados: This one is a must for your collection. Just fab, and what a bargain!

Just a couple of little tips for you when shopping at Where Did You Get That?

After you add products to your cart you need to click ‘Checkout’ (marked in red below) to proceed.

Set up your account, and to receive 20% off selected categories listed above at Where Did You Get That?, enter ‘STYLE20′ at the Redeem Discount Coupon section at checkout. Too easy!

Offer ends 10 August 2008.

Where Did You Get That? charge $7.95 flat-rate postage Australia wide. *Discount applies on purchases before shipping charges are applied.

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Ooh, check it out: 5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - are having a HUUUUUGE sale!

Here’s the lowdown:

• Up to 60% off Ouch
• 30-50% off Tommy Rocket and Two Belles
• 30% off all Wilkie
• and 20% off all Oobi winter clothing!

But wait, there’s more savings to be had: KidStyleFile readers can take ANOTHER 15% off, as until 12 August, Ange at 5 Little Monkeys is giving us an extra 15% off store-wide including sale items!

Enter ‘KSFsale’ at checkout to claim this awesome discount.

5 Little Monkeys stock a great range from Oobi, Ouch, Baobab, Nurtured by Nature, Cocoon Couture Bean Bags, Walnut Melbourne, Gertie and Me, Ikaboo, Tiger Tribe, Bobble Art & Rush, Honky Tonk, Reds and Boxdale, Wilkie, BabyLegs, Keptin Jr, and Hess Speilzeug. We’re spoiled for choice!

The range of Ouch here is one of the biggest I’ve seen anywhere, and it’s all so cute. Check out my hot current season’s picks (including a Cocoon Couture beanbag - I couldn’t resist: these are the perfect winter accessory! - below:

From top left in rows - these prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount:

Ouch Newborn Boys Wind-up Mice Tee, $23.90 $19.95 less 15% discount = $16.95 - Also available in grey colour way and Mammoth design
Ouch Boys Knit Hooded Sweat, $35.95 $21.95 less 15% discount = $18.65 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Ouch Boys Hooded Vest $33.90 $26.95 less 15% discount = $22.90
Ouch Fleecy Track Pant, $29.95 $22.95 less 15% discount = $19.50 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Cocoon Couture Bean Bag, $140.00 $125.00 less 15% discount = $106.25 Available in 12 different designs for boys and girls.
Ouch Flat Pocket Drill Pant in Mocha, $29.95 $25.95 less 15% discount = $22.05 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Ouch Lace Tunic Dress in Deep Violet $41.90 $32.95 less 15% discount = $28.00 Also available in ‘Rosebud’ pink colour way
Ouch Cat Print Dress Dress in Magenta $34.95 $27.95 less 15% discount = $23.75 Also available in ‘Slate’ grey colour way
Ouch Grey and White Striped Tights, $14.95 less 15% discount = $12.70
Ouch Denim Shorts, $35.95 $27.95 less 15% discount = $23.75 Available in sizes 0-12 years. Please check product/size categories.
Ouch Pink Tone Striped Tights, $14.95 less 15% discount = $12.70
Ouch Denim Tunic Dress $38.95 $31.95 less 15% discount = $27.15

I also love the Ouch PJs - at these prices, stock up on them for next winter - and the Tiger Tribe bags are to die for: what stylish kid would want to be without one?
Also, just in case you’d forgotten how utterly adorable the Oobi winter gear is, have a look at this small sample of the Oobi gorgeousness on offer here. It’s all 20% off, plus the extra KSF reader 15% off discount makes 35% off all current season’s Oobi stock!

Clockwise from top left - these prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount:

Oobi zippie jacket - navy, $54.95 $43.96 less 15% discount = $37.36
Oobi Betsy sweater dress, $47.95 $38.36 less 15% discount = $32.60
Oobi little bear beanies, $27.95 $22.36 less 15% discount = $19.06
Oobi zippie jacket - red, $49.95 $39.96 less 15% discount = $33.96
Oobi snow bunny long pants - navy, $36.95 $29.56 less 15% discount = $25.12

Here are a few more last season’s picks that I just couldn’t go past: these prices are dirt cheap! Snap them up and enjoy!

Clockwise from top left - these prices are after the KSF reader additional 15% off discount:

Ouch cotton knit zip cardigan - feather, $37.95 $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75 - That’s 75% of rrp! also, it’s in the girls section but I think it’s unisex - I’d happily dress my son in this.
Ouch grandpa waffle tee - cherry, $24.95 $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Ouch ruffle jersey dress - raspberry, $43.95 $19.95 less 15% discount = $16.95
Ouch ruffle ballerina wrap, $29.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00
Ouch girls spot crop cardigan, $35.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00
Ouch skinny leg jeans, $37.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00
Ouch zip pocket cargo shorts, $31.95 $15.00 less 15% discount = $12.75
Wilkie stripe tee, $29.95 $20.00 less 15% discount = $17.00

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their shipping and returns page for more info.

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Here’s one for people who thought the world of kids toys was powered by batteries: Crazy Forts - www.crazyforts.com.

I think this is brilliant. It’s a package of 44 geometrically shaped sticks and 29 connecting balls which can be used to create castles, rockets, tunnels, igloos, free-form sculptures and… well, pretty much anything your imagination can come up with! Once you’ve built your Crazy Forts structure, all you have to do is throw a bed sheet over it and - tada! - it’s a cubby!

As far as educational toys go, this must be one of the best around. It’s such a simple concept, and yet virtually unlimited in what can be done with it, not to mention fantastic for encouraging imaginative play in children. This is also the kind of toy that mums and dads (and grandparents and uncles and the whole family!) love to play with too.

Crazy Forts are going to be introducing a new product soon too - Crazy Forts lights, which clip into the connecting balls and create a light source inside the kids’ cubby. Too cool.

Here are some of the things that can be made with the Crazy Forts kit:

Crazy Forts aren’t available in Australia yet, but we’ve managed to source them for you from a Canadian site, chapters.indigo.ca.

These guys have the Crazy Forts for Can$34.95 (the Canadian dollar is pretty much equivalent to the AUD at the moment), with shipping to Australia for a remarkably low price of $14.90.

Chapters only offer surface mail on this item, which takes 4 - 8 weeks to arrive, but that’s not a problem if you’re ordering the Crazy Forts for Christmas…which sounds like a great idea to me!

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This week I’m having a look around at some of the best US designers in the boutique kidswear market - and of course, where to find them.

The great thing about the current high Aussie dollar against the US dollar is that many Australian retailers have been able to offer their US lines at lower prices - so make the most of it while it lasts!

One word of advice though - US sizes are a bit different from Australian sizes, and tend to run a bit smaller. So if in any doubt always go a size up when choosing.

Itty Bitty Yuppy

Itty Bitty Yuppy - www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au - have a big selection of gorgeous US designers’ lines. Abe Jones is a great one, with a range of tees and some adorable vintage-inspired dresses with sophisticated fabrics. There’s also Eight3One with the cutest little print onesies and tees for the little ones, and Pink Chicken (stunning New York based line) with fabulous prints and frills for little girls. There’s loads of choice for boys too, with Knuckleheads, Wonderboy and Tin Tank.

IBY are having a huge clearout sale at the moment, with prices on selected items discounted by up to 75%! Yes, it’s a great time to shop!

Clockwise from top left:

Abe Jones infant tank, $49.95 $32.47
Knuckleheads ‘Don’t Bug Me’ tee, $29.95
Wonderboy ‘Basketcase’ shirt, $72.55 $47.16
Eight3One ladybug onesie, $32.95 $21.42
Pink Chicken ‘Lola’ dress, $82.45

Bubbafunk

Bubbafunk - www.bubbafunk.com.au - carry two beautiful US-based lines for tiny people. The first is Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, the first post of call for for exquisite hats and booties, plus some really lovely rompers. These are special pieces for special babies and make such wonderful gifts.

Then second is Quilt Baby, who deliver a colourful and contemporary take on some great basics, like bodysuits, wraps and bibs - just gorgeous!

Check out Bubba Funk’s huge clearance sale currently on for some great bargains.

Clockwise from top left:

Egg Baby mother & child layette, $69.95 $49.95
Egg Baby by Susan Lazar cable hat and booties set, $79.95
Quilt Baby chocolate burst bib and burp set, $39.95
Quilt Baby Candy dots bib and burp set, $39.95
Quilt Baby yellow giraffe long-sleeve onesie, $29.95

Chic Kids

One of my favourite organics ranges can be found at Chic Kids - www.chickids.com.au - and that is Sckoon Organics. Based out of Soho in New York, Sckoon Organic products are beautifully soft and comfortable for tiny tots, and look great too!

Chic Kids also stock two fab t-shirt lines, verymeri and yoli-poli, both of which are popular with celebrities’ kids - and when you see how gorgeous they are you’ll understand why!

Check out Chic Kids’ sale items, and join the Chic Kids loyalty club for an extra 10% discount off marked prices: nice!

Clockwise from top left:

Sckoon Organic ZEN Plum long-sleeved shirt and monkey pants, $46.95 $39.91
Sckoon Organic long-sleeved shirt and karate pants, $49.95 $42.46
verymeri Woof! short-sleeved t-shirt in pink, $29.95 $25.46
yoli-poli Namaste pink tank top, $28.95 $24.61
verymeri Blast Off! short-sleeved t-shirt in black, $29.95 $25.46

Moxie Kids Online

Finally today we have Moxie Kids Online, an American kidswear boutique - and where better than a US boutique to get the fantastic US label Glug. Makers of sweatshop-free American Apparel t-shirts and dresses with striking, modern prints, every kid will find something there that they love. I really love this line, there’s so many t-shirts I want to get!

Check out the Moxie Kids incredible sale: 125 items up to 75% off!

Clockwise from top left:

Glug Baby tree dress, USD$50.00 USD$29.99
Glug Baby raindrops dress, USD$50.00 USD$29.99
Glug Baby eagle infant tee, USD$32.00 USD$14.99
Glug Baby panda infant shirt, USD$32.00 USD$14.99
Glug Baby ladybug infant tee, USD$32.00 USD$14.99

Please check individual sites for shipping details.

Today is National Premmie Day. Chances are you know someone, or are someone, who’s had a prem baby: each year over 20,000 newborn Australian babies are admitted to Neo-natal Intensive Care Units and Special Care Nurseries owing to their pre-term arrival.

Today is the day to spare a thought - and a dollar or two - for those that toil to save the lives of little babies needing medical assistance, to those tiny little souls who fight so fiercely for survival and triumph over the odds, and to those angel babies who didn’t stay in this life long, but who profoundly touched the lives of those around them while they did.

Elizabeth at La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au (mum to 3 prem babies herself) is offering KidStyleFile readers a unique opportunity to grab a bargain and support the National Premmie Foundation in their mission to offer support to prem babies and their families.

Make a purchase at La Toriana and receive a KSF exclusive 20% discount, plus a free gift for you. In addition, Elizabeth will donate 10% of your purchase amount to the National Premmie Foundation with an individual card including your name (optional) and donation amount.

Enter discount code ‘premmie‘ at checkout to receive 20% off your order. This offer runs for 3 days only, and ends midnight 27 July, so make haste!

Inspired by Elizabeth’s generosity, KidStyleFile has today made a donation to the National Premmie Foundation. Visit the National Premmie Foundation to make your own donation.

La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, 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, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

In the La Toriana Premmie Baby section of the store, you’ll find a sweet and thoughtful range of products just for prem babies and their families and friends, including perfect little clothing pieces, and keepsake dolls so you can always remember how teeny your little babe was.

Clockwise from top left:

Early Birds Premmie Jacket $27.95 $22.36 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Premmie Jumpsuit and Hat Set $40.95 $32.76 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Booties $21.95 $17.56 after 20% discount.
Snow White Polar Bear $32.95 each $26.36 after 20% discount.
Cuski Comforter $39.95 $31.96 after 20% discount.
Tummy Bear Keepsake Dolls Weighted: $85.95 $68.76 after 20% discount. Unweighted: $70.95 $56.76 after 20% discount.
Nana Huchy Edwardo the Donkey $25.95 $20.76 after 20% discount.

Of course there’s plenty in store for bigger babies and kids too:

Eternal Creation Boys Tri-colour Long sleeved Tee with Star $36.95 just $29.56 after 20% discount
Finnigan Finn ‘Beth’ Green Cord Winter dress $59.99 just $47.99 after 20% discount

Cheeky Little Soles Superstar $31.95 just $25.56 after 20% discount
Tea Princess Soft Cord Dress Pants $52.95 just $42.36 after 20% discount

Also, La T are now stocking a new jewellery line from Mon Tresor, the ‘Princess Collection‘: delicate bracelets adorned with glass pearls, silver butterfly and dragonfly charms, Swarovski hearts and crystals.

Priced at just $19.95, $15.96 after 20% discount, these make for a very affordable special gift.

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.

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Have you had a look around ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - lately?

It’s well worth it - they’re having a big clear-out of winter 08 stock and there are some BARGAINS there.

Yes that’s right: BARGAINS! Big enough to warrant capital letters!

First of all, 45% off the entire range of Mill & Mia! That’s the best price I’ve seen on this extremely popular range, so snap ‘em up folks - they won’t be around at these prices for long!

Cocoon Couture is where it’s at for stunning nursery and kids bedroom decor. ShopHouse stock the whole range, and they have 15% off the lot at the moment! That’s 15% off the massive range of beanbags (which I LOVE), the book-ends and shelf stands, library bags, cushions, growth charts, the lot. You just can’t go past Cocoon Couture for decor; it’s gentle and whimsical with a slight Scandinavian feel to it.

20% off the Winter 08 Baobab range is fantastic as well - the Baobab line is beautiful in its simple, fresh lines and quality fabrics. I’m in love with the Baobab dresses, and their boys gear is just as lovely!

The last one I’ll mention for the moment is Mondays Child Pyjamas. Normally a pair of these top-quality PJs is $49.95, the entire range is now below $35.00! You won’t believe how soft these 100% cotton PJs are - I guarantee the kids won’t want to change out of them all day.

ShopHouse stock some of the hottest kidswear labels around: Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby - skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design. They even have nappies (Moltex brand) and baby food (from Organic Bubs)!

And just in case all of that wasn’t enough to get you to whip out your credit cards and dive into a shopping frenzy, allow me to mention two more incentives:

1. ShopHouse now offer Express Post Australia-wide for an unbeatable $4.95 per order! And orders over $99.00 ship for free!
2. If you would like to get 15% discount off full priced products at ShopHouse, then use the My Child magazine discount code (not applicable on sale or discounted stock, or in conjunction with any other offer, and available to Australian residents only). It expires on the 31st of July so make sure you make the most of it while it’s still around! If you haven’t got a copy of My Child magazine just flick Angela an email and she’ll tell you what it is.

And last of all, some images of what’s on offer to get you primed for your big shop:

Don’t forget to take another 15% off these brilliant prices with the My Child discount code!
Mill & Mia denim pinafore dress, $71.95 $39.57
Baobab red + white striped bodysuit, $35.95 $28.76
Baobab lilac butterfly dress, $41.95 $33.56
Mill & Mia puff sleeve dress, $69.95 $38.47
Cocoon Couture little foxy navy blue beanbag, $129.95 $110.46
Mill & Mia creepy things tee, $45.95 $25.27
Mill & Mia boys classic jean, $62.95 $34.62
Mondays Child ‘ducky’ pyjamas, $49.95 $34.96
Mondays Child ‘rockin’ rodeo’ pyjamas, $49.95 $34.46
Cocoon Couture ‘gorgeous giraffe’ cushion, $55.00 $46.75
Cocoon Couture patchy bunny spot on pink beanbag, $129.95 $110.46

ShopHouse Express Post Australia-wide for an unbeatable $4.95 per order. Orders over $99.00 ship for free Australia-wide.

It’s time to introduce the new and very wonderful Monkeytail & Wellington - www.monkeytailandwellington.com.au - onto the scene, and boy-oh-boy are your eyes in for a feast!

Monkeytail & Wellington specialise in independent designers, boutique brands and artisan crafted products, some of which have never been available in Australia before.

Vicki at Monkeytail & Wellington certainly has an eye for the unique and exquisite: brands stocked include Wonderworld Toys, Anamalz, Le Toy Van, Dejco, Little Beetle, Imprintables, Mara Mi & Zoomerang Invitations, Walter Foster craft & dress up kits, various books and CD’s, mostly hard to find or imports, Luka Surface Graphics, Lucy and Michael play tents, and the cream of Indie brands and crafters: Sarah Jane Studios, Fall Down Tree art & stationery, Owly Shadow Puppets, Kait Emerson Design clothes, Mountain Aven Baby clothes, bibs & blankets, Cutecumber hair accessories, SW Designs activity mats & bags, Margrietje Jewellery, I Luv U Tutu Much tutu skirts, Monkeytail & Wellington Sock Monkey’s, Little Jenny Wren Waldorf dolls, 2 Big Kids Let’s play mail sets, and Hamb t-shirts.

Also, keep your eyes peeled for Little Hero capes, Lillybean Playfood, The Piggy Story bags, art folios and tableware, Wool Creations hobby horses, and Monkey Do coming soon.

As a big happy hello to KidStyleFile readers, Vicki at Monkeytail & Wellington is offering us all 20%* off plus free gift wrapping off store-wide. If you spend over $100.00 you receive a free gift too!

Pop the code ‘KSF01′ in at checkout to score your exclusive discount.

There’s so much over at Moneytail & Wellington that I’m going to split my picks into two lots: first up clothes and accessories, and second toys and decor.

Monkeytail & Welllington are featuring a lovely little selection of boutique clothing pieces.

I fell in love with the Hamb Tees at the last LifeinSTYLE/KIDSinSTYLE tradeshow in Sydney earlier this year. Made in Melbourne, the quality is superb, and the prints are quirkily cool.

Only recently Miki waxed lyrical on the joys of Amy Butler fabric, and here’s a stunning example of it put to good use: the Simply Kait Jacket in Lotus Sand. To make it even more irresistible, this jacket is fully reversible. It’s a one-off, and available in size 5.

Want to indulge you little girl’s inner fairy/ballerina/princess? Let loose with the fabulously decadent I Luv U Tutu Much tutu skirts, and pin a brooch from the Margrietje Jewellery line to complete the whimsical look.

For boys the lounge sets cannot be beaten: your little man will look cool and be comfy without hurting your hip pocket.

Finally, if you’re looking for a gift card with added value, head straight for the Sarah Jane Studios mini-cards with pin back button badge attached.

In rows from top left:

Hamb Sock Puppet Tee $39.00 less 20% = $31.20
Sarah Jane Studios ‘I love you this much’ Mini-card $5.00 less 20% = $4.00
Margrietje Jewellery Green Puppy Brooch $35.00 less 20% = $28.00
I Luv U Tutu Much tutu skirts $55.00 less 20% = $44.00
Simply Kait Jacket in Lotus Sand $55.00 less 20% = $44.00
Boys Lounge Sets Prices range from $49.95 - $99.95 less 20%

Now, on to one of my very favourite topics: toys and decor.

The best toys offer open-ended play opportunities to stimulate imagination and creativity, and provide the opportunity to exercise real-life skills. Monkeytail & Wellington have sourced some of the finest pieces available.

Le Toy Van from the UK produce simply the most original wooden painted toys. You can select from Fairyland, dolls house, mini-world, traditional toys, farms, pirate adventure, fantasy, castles and medieval villages. My favourite has to be the Honeybake Set. Let your child/ren bake away happily, and then serve you up high tea: who could ask for more?

More role-playing delight can be found with the 2 Big Kids Let’s Play Mail felted sets, exclusively stocked in Australia by Monkeytail & Wellington.

Other stand out pieces include the Owly Shadow Puppets from Chicago based Andrea Everman who uses her skills as an architectural model maker to produce these laser-cut delights. My kids are fascinated by shadows, and these puppets are at the top of my shopping list.

If you’re looking for a friendly pal for your little one then you can’t go past Monkeytail & Wellingtons very own line of sock monkeys (Vicki and her Mum make them!). Pair it with the chuckle-inducing story-book ‘Sock Monkey Goes to Hollywood: A Star is Bathed’ - the story of sock monkey’s journey to receive a special award with one hitch: he has to have a bath first! - and you have the perfect combination.

If you are a fan of Anamalz wooden toys (me me!) then you’ll love this fab offer from Monkeytail & Wellington: 7 Anamalz with Bonus CD, Storage Bag & Collector Cards - bar-gain!!

Monkeytail & Wellington are also offering a new decor solution to the Australian market in the form of Luka Surface Graphics. Select from a great choice of designs to suit from bebes to older kids (and if you’re a retailer reading this, Monkeytail & Wellington are the Australian wholesalers, so contact Vicki if you’re interested in stocking this quality product).

Finally, at the end of the day when your child is pooped out from playing they can retire to the most divine of play tents, complete with paned windows, and parent-friendly aesthetics from Lucy & Michael Play Tents, Houston USA.

Le Toy Van Honeybake Set $96.00 less 20% = $76.80
2 Big Kids Let’s Play Mail 27 piece felted set $55.00 less 20% = $44.00
Owly Shadow Puppets - Owl $15.00 less 20% = $12.00
Owly Shadow Puppets - Toothfairy and Yeti Shadow Puppets with Landscape stand $45.00 less 20% = $36.00
Monkeytail & Wellington Sock Monkey au Naturel $49.95 less 20% = $39.96
Sock Monkey Goes to Hollywood story book $24.95 less 20% = $19.96
7 Anamalz with Bonus CD, Storage Bag & Collector Cards - bar-gain!! $59.70 less 20% = $47.76
Luka Surface Graphics Party Animals Wall Decals $69.95 less 20% = $55.96
Lucy & Michael ‘Mack’ Play Tent $350.00 less 20% = $280.00

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Monkeytail & Wellington newsletter to become a VIP’s and be eligible for 10% off all orders OR free shipping on orders over $150.00, plus free gift wrapping and other special offers and pre-order incentives. Read Vicki’s blog to keep abreast of the latest cool additions at Monkeytail & Wellington.

Monkeytail & Wellington’s postage charges start at $6.00. International post is also available. View the Postage Charges Info page for full details.

*Offer ends 31 July 2008, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer (normal VIP offer resumes after this time.)

For a burst of Northern hemisphere style, head on over to the Baby Goes Retro - www.babygoesretro.com.au - big winter sale.

Established by two Swedish-expatriate Mums, Baby Goes Retro is the real McCoy, stocking a fine range of Scandinavian baby and kid labels from 0-4 years, including Nanoou, Katvig, ej sikke leg (pronounced ‘ay sic-kay lay’), Danefae, Plastisock, Snoffs and Elodie Details.

The colour palettes are strong and inspiring, and the clean print Scandinavian folk-style designs are effortlessly cool, while staying true to the innocence and imagination of childhood.

Your babe will be stunningly turned out, and you will have cash to spare with up to 50% off!! Jump over to Baby Goes Retro to snap up the goodies!

In rows from top left:

Katvig Knit Top $69.00 now $44.85 A very stylish way for your little girl to stay snuggy warm this winter. Love it!
Nanoou Organic Big C suit $42.00 now $31.50 I absolutely adore this suit, and little babes look just great in clean modern prints.
Snoffs Little Piggy Bib $12.00 now $10.00 Too cute! ‘Nuff said
Elodie Details Stroller bags $175.00 now $134.25 The funkiest foot muffs on the block. Kit your stroller out with this bag for a unique statement.
‘Snoffs Skummis Tee $35.00 now $26.25 I dig this print big time. Bargain price now too: snap it up.
Snoffs Ants in Your Pants Trousers $31.00 now $15.50 Perfect with the Skummis T and cheap as chips too!
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Tee in Blue $45.00 now $33.75 So sweet! Work it with the sailor pants and red socks and little boots and your ray of light will shine even brighter!
Plastisock Sailor Pants in Blue Denim $59.00 now $44.25 So cool with their sweet button detailing - works back superbly with all the tees.
Plastisock Beanies $19.95 now $9.50 Pictured in ‘Pink Fairytale’. Also available in ‘Yellow Circus’, Blue Peace and Green Fairytale.
Ej Sikke Lej Denim Dress $78.00 now $46.80 Gorgeous cute with trans-seasonal practicality. Wear it as a top when your little one outgrows it as a dress. You’ll get years of wear out of this one.
Nanoou Organic Splash Tee $32.00 now $24.00 Such a cool print, and oh-so-comfy and soft organic cotton. Buy both these separates and mix and match back with the other pieces (would look so sute under the denim dress, for example).
Nanoou Organic Splash leggings $33.00 now $24.75

Baby Goes Retro charges $5.00 $7.50 for express shipping for postage Australia wide. Baby Goes Retro love to ship internationally - check the Orders & Delivery page for charges.