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Today’s post brought to you by  infant shoe aficionado, Miki.

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Back at the start of this month I wrote about the beautiful new online store for baby and toddler shoes, Tiny Steps - www.tinysteps.com.au.

At the time of writing my little boy had just started walking, and I was so excited by that and by the stunning range of shoes available at Tiny Steps that I placed an order for two pairs of Pedipeds.  The particular styles I wanted were out of stock in Alex’s size, so the lovely Fiona ordered them in specially from the US for me!  I can’t rave on enough about her wonderful customer service, she is a joy and a delight to deal with.

As it turns out, I wasn’t the only one who loved Tiny Steps’ range: Fiona has been run off her feet by orders from excited KidStyleFile readers – finally, a place to get reasonably priced, top quality shoes for our little ones!

What has made the deal even sweeter is the 10% off store-wide discount code for KSF readers. This offer ends October 31, so be quick now Enter ‘KSFtake10′ at checkout to redeem.

Fiona also offers beautiful FREE gift wrapping, so just let her know if you want a special pair of shoes to go under the Christmas tree.

Given that Tiny Steps stock Pediped, Pedoodles, shooshoos, Sweet Shoes, diddledumpling, Bibi, Annabel Tends, 2feettall, Blabla and Kinder Clobber, you are guaranteed to find something perfect for your tot – I know I did

From top left in rows:

Discounted price quoted is after KSF 10% discount is applied until 31 October 2008 only.

Bibi Afeto White/Sky Blue, $45.95 $41.35
Pediped Demitri – Navy/Grey, $42.95 $38.65
diddledumpling Penguin Parade, $39.95 $35.95
Pedoodles Sweet Lady Janes, $48.95 $34.27 $30.84
shooshoos Navy With Cream Stripe, $29.95 $22.46 $20.21
shooshoos White/Side Flower, $29.95 $26.95
Sweet Shoes Brown/Black X Bones, $37.95 $34.15
Pediped Giselle, $42.95 $34.36 $30.92

Tiny Steps post within Australia for a flat rate of $7.50 for Express Post, or $8.50 for Registered Post. International orders are welcomed. Contact Fiona for a postage quote.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Ladies, get in line please!  I know, I know – you’ve all been waiting impatiently for the newest member of the Il Tutto line up and now it’s available at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.  But please, there’s no need to jostle so much!

For those who aren’t in the know (or are wondering what they’re queueing for), Il Tutto is the hottest designer nappy bag in Australia, beloved of celebrities and SAHMs alike, and it is with great excitement that I show you the newest member of the Il Tutto family: the Bella Mini Bag.

Available in red, cream, chocolate and brown, the Bella is made from luxurious Italian nappa leather and features a built-in wallet, large external zippered pocked and an adjustable shoulder strap. It’s perfect for mums on the run who want a compact and stylish alternative to the standard nappy bag.  It’s priced at $149.00 which is surprisingly affordable – I know what I’ll have on my Christmas list this year!  (But do I want red or chocolate…? Hmmmm…maybe both!)

If the Bella Mini Bag is a bit out of reach just at the moment, you might like to consider the Monster Teddy Keyrings (also pictured above) in red or cream.  At only $19.95, these are fun little pieces of Il Tutto luxury within everyone’s reach and they’d be stocking stuffers to make any lucky mum smile!

Now Il Tutto aside, there are a number of other new faces at Bubba Funk to bring to your attention.  The new beanbags from Missi Missi are hot property right now, as is Minihaha’s Summer ’09 range featuring crisp denims and pretty florals for girls.  Boys don’t miss out with hot new Woof! in store with classic-but-cool shirts and shorts.

There is also new stock from Tiny Mammoth, Moppit, Heavenly Creatures, Skeanie, Nature Baby (my fave) and more!

I’m especially impressed with the new range of cot bedding from Sproutdesign.  Using environmentally sensitive and ultra-cozy bamboo, these quilted cot blankets and cushions feature funky prints which remind me of some of the coolest Scandinavian design around. Designed and made in Australia, the Sprout Design hand screen printed fabrics are designed to put the child back into children.

Now, I know you’re just itching to leap out of the starting gates and begin your Bubba Funk shopping spree, but let me hold you back one moment longer to give you these important pieces of information:

• All winter stock is now at 40% off! Just check out the sale section to see the mouth-watering range of goodies at bargain basement prices: Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Marquise, my beloved Nature Baby, lots of Moppit, Britt Baby, Oobi and more!
• KidStyleFile readers get 20% off everything else*! Enter ‘KSF03‘ at checkout ti claim your discount. (*Excludes Il Tutto and already  discounted stock ) .

This offer is for one week only, finishing on October 31, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Bubba Funk’s impressive list of designers includes Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

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Discounts shown include either the KSF 20% discount (valid until Oct 31, 2008) or the winter stock 40% automatic discount depending on the item.

Heavenly Creatures Short Sleeve Peasant Top – Pale Blue With Navy Bow, $44.95 $35.96
Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Radioman, $39.95 $31.96
Minihaha Multi Printed Baby Dress – Multi Floral, $59.95 $47.96
Oobi Cord French School Boy/Girl Shorts – Sky Blue, $39.95 $23.97
Moppit Lola Short, $54.95 43.96
Woof! Linen Shirt With Turnback – Blue Stripe, $59.95 $47.96
Britt Baby Cuddles Booties – Pink, $38.50 $23.10
Tiny Mammoth Cloud Jumpsuit – Grey Marle, $54.94 $43.96
Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Robot, $39.95 $23.97
Sproutdesign Cushion (64cm x 35cm) – Elephant Green & Blue, $59.95 $47.96
Sproutdesign Quilted Baby Blanket – Skipping Girl in Chocolate, $89.95 $71.96
Sproutdesign Quilted Blanket – Tortoises in Fire Engine Red, $89.95 $71.96

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Summer may not be officially here yet, but the deals are already heating up:  check out super-hot location Stork Baby – www.storkbaby.com.au.

Stork Baby cater for babies and kids from birth to 14 years of age (mums of older kids rejoice!), and for gorgeous mums to be.

Brands stocked include a huge range from Bebe, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Ducky Beau Mini, Edenstar, Elle Macpherson Maternelle Maternity Bras, Enfant by Collette Dinnigan (rarely found and unheard of at these prices!!), FIONA by Fiona Scanlan, HOTmilk lingerie, Infancy, Lucca P, Marquise, Maternity Plus, Mill & Mia, Milly, Mini Metalicus, Minihaha, Ninth Moon Maternity, Nuggets, Nurtered By Nature, Pea in a Pod, Pure Baby, Purr, Ripe, Run Scotty Run, Spudkids, Tip Toey Joey, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Willow and Finn and Woof.

Stork Baby’s New Arrivals section is packed with designers like Willow & Finn, Run Scotty Run, Nugget, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, and Ducky Beau Mini, and almost every item is discounted!  Yes I’m quite serious, see for yourself!  This isn’t the sale section, mind you, it’s New Arrivals!!

I’m loving the new Willow & Finn girls’ range, particularly the pretty boho chic-inspired summer dresses and the tailored shorts.  Mums of boys make sure you look at hot boys’ brand Run Scotty Run, featuring funky print tees (space invaders – cool!) and classic stripes.

Kids shoe spotters, like myself, will be especially pleased to see a big range of Tip Toey Joeys in store too.  Adorable, ergonomic, and stylish shoes for babies and toddlers up to 24 months, these little leather shoes are a must-have and also make great gifts.

Stork Baby don’t just cater for kiddies, by the way: pregnant mummies, you’re looked after here too with an enormous maternity section.

No more tent sacks for you, my lovely mums-to-be, with clothes from Pea In A Pod, Ripe, Ninth Moon and Soon, to name but a few of my favourites, you’ll never have felt so stylish!  There’s also the extremely popular and rather saucy HOTmilk lingerie – now there’s a purchase your husband won’t object to!

The sale section is definitely worth a look too as it’s packed full of bargains.  In fact, it’s so full that it’s been divided into quite a number of sub-categories including boys, girls and maternity, and each of those is broken down again.  So many goodies at stellar prices (Collette Dinnigan Enfant, Edenstar, Mini Metalicus, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Pea in a Pod maternity anyone?)  I’m just trying not to drool!

As if you need it, but I have two more compelling reasons to shop at Stork Baby right now:

1. 10% off all baby and kids clothes, Tip Toey Joey shoes, and maternity wear, including already discounted and sale items. Woo! This offer excludes toys and accessories, but because Tip Toey Joey shoes are so popular with KSF readers they have been included this time – make the most of it! Enter the discount code ‘ksfcode2‘ at checkout at the Redeem Discount Coupon section under the subtotal to receive your discount. Offer ends 5 November 2008.

2. FREE SHIPPING when you spend over $80.00

Below are a few of my picks to get you started.  I’m loving the florals and stripes today!

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Discounts shown include the 10% off KSF discount until 5 November 2008.

enfant by Collette Dinnegan Blossom Shoe String Dress, $99.00  $69.00 $62.10
Willow & Finn Reversible Wrap Dress, $99.95  $94.95 $85.45
Minihaha Blouse – Belle Print, $54.95  $49.95  $44.95
Nugget Tod Tropical Shirt, $29.95 $24.95 $22.45
Tip Toey Joey ‘Wavey’ – White/Navy, $44.95 $40.45
Run Scotty Run Trouser With Braces – Graphite, $49.95  $44.95 $40.45
Mini Metalicus Stripe Raglan Tee – Cobalt, $47.95  $29.95 $26.95
Pure Baby Henley S/S Bodysuit – Petal Stripe, $29.95  $19.95 $17.95
Tip Toey Joey ‘Chantilly’ – White/Red, $44.95 $40.95
Mini Metalicus Lace Elastic Wrap – Blue, $54.95  $34.95 $31.95
Ducky Beau Mini L/S Duck Embroidered Tee – Lemon/Mint Stripe, $29.95  $24.95 $22.45

Stork Baby ship for a flat rate of $10.00 Australia-wide using Express Post. Orders over $80.00 ship FREE of charge.

Oh my goodness, I have just seen the cutest thing!! Really, you must head on over and check out Onesies – www.onesies.com.au – regardless of your child’s age.Onesies do what you think they might: sell onesies. Only onesies; the most adorable, stylish and high-quality onesies on the web. Clever, huh?

On their delightful website, Onesies stock simply the most impressive and substantial selection of the onesies, or baby bodysuits, I have ever seen. It is Onesie Heaven! If you’re a mum-t0-be, or the friend or family of such a mum, Onesies is the ideal place to stock up for your impending new addition.

Onesies constitute a wardrobe staple for little babies: they are super-comfy, and the snaps are ultra practical for holding nappies in place, and for easy fuss-free changes. The incredible choices that Onesies afford us, make it easy to inject style and personality into this essential attire.

Choose from onesies both local, and imported, in short and long-sleeved varieties from Bebe by Minihaha, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Earlybirds, Fig Organic, Gaia Organic, Heavenly Creatures, Infancy, mill&mia, Nanoou, Ouch, Pure Baby Organic, Quilt Baby USA, and Rock Your Baby.

I had so much fun making the picks today, such sweet memories of my own kids when they were little sprouts, and a wealth of ideas for gifts for the next batch of gorgeous bubs coming soon to my neck of the woods.

I just adore Danish brand Nanoou; the fabrics and prints suggest a magical Scandinavian fairyland to me. I can just imagine a little baby girl in the Bebe by Minihaha onesie cool on a hot summer’s day, and a little boy hanging out and scooting about in a fabulous Infancy animal onesie (Infancy is one of my gifting favourites, by the way, I love the cotton elastane composition that gives a fine fit).

Onesies are so well connected and respected that delicious Melbourne label Heavenly Creatures has designed two gorgeous appliqued pieces – ‘Nina Ballerina’ and ‘Gordon Giraffee’ – especially for Onesies. Your little one will look really special in one of these!

Onesies also stock a lovely range of organic cotton and bamboo produce options for babies with sensitive skin and an ecological conscience. One of my fave organic brands is Fig Organic from the US. The fabric is soooo soft, and Fig have a great design aesthetic; I really dig their prints and quirky sewn-in message tags.

I also want to make a special mention of Onesies’  prem baby section, which offers a great range of onesie options for premmie and small babies. As a mum of two sub-2kg babes myself (now strapping 4 year olds!), I can tell you that it’s lovely to have clothes that fit your little baby/babies. You will be well sorted here.

Ok, before we move on to the visual feast, I have to tell you something special and important: to celebrate their opening, Alice at Onesies is offering KidStylefilers a huge 25% off everything in-store!! YAY! All you need to do is enter the code ‘ksf’ at checkout and the discount will be calculated for you.

This offer ends November 10, so make your moves before it’s too late.

From top left in rows:

Gaia Organic Red Grandpa All-in-one Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Nanoou Dark Grey Splash Jumpsuit $48.00 $36.00
Heavenly Creatures Gordon Giraffe Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Infancy Red Jungle Onesie $37.00 $27.75
Gaia Organic Blue stripe All-in-one Onesie $35.00 $26.25
mill&mia Mid-blue Jumpsuit Onesie $59.00 $44.25

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Nanoou Red Organic Cotton Velour Jumpsuit $48.00 $36.00
Bebe by Minihaha Floral Cotton Onesie $25.00 $18.75
Gaia Organic Strawberry-stripe Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Heavenly Creatures Nina Ballerina Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Infancy Red Blossom Onesie $37.00 $27.75
Fig Organic Crossover Tree Onesie $45.00 $33.75

Earlybirds Prem Baby Ivory Bodysuit $26.00 $19.50
Pure Baby Organic short-sleeved Lotus print Premature Baby Growsuit $30.00 $22.50

Discounted prices quoted in red are after the Onesies/KSF discount code has been applied. This offer ends 10 November 2008.

Onesies charge $6.50 flat postage Australia-wide. Orders over $150.00 are posted free within Australia. International orders are welcome. See the Onesies Delivery page for full details.

Well, the weather is really beginning to swing around towards the sunshine now: the days are getting longer, the air is warm and pleasant – isn’t it wonderful? And not a moment too soon!  It’s officially time to get organised for the summer season and start snapping up swimwear for your kids.

I just discovered Australian swimwear label Tkxi Surf – www.tkxisurf.com – the creative output of Karen Panaretto, a former Sea-Folly -  famous Aussie swimwear fashion house – staff member, and I am most impressed!

Tkxi Surf makes swimmers for kids in sizes 0-8 years, and Karen really knows her swimwear: all Tkxi Surf pieces are 50+ UV sun protection and made of the highest quality Italian Lycra.

The designs are something quite magical, possessing optimum function for their designed use, but also crossing over into summer dress-up costumery; ideal for letting your kids exercise their imaginations as they frolic and splash. Let the boys dress up in a bat-man rash vest, or  pirate boardie, and the girls can play fairies in the disco fairy rash vest, and flutter around in the Ladybeetle swimsuit. Just divine!

Now you’ve discovered Tkxi Surf, and you’re in love, I have some more great news for you:

When you make a purchase from the Tkxi Surf current summer 08/09 collection, and for every piece you buy you’ll receive a gift of equivalent value, sizing etc., from the summer 07/08 collection. BAR-GAIN!!

Mention code ‘KidStyleFile’ in the Additional Information/Comments section at checkout to redeem. There is no minimum spend! This offer is valid while stocks last only, so get in quick.

Picks of the day for girls:

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Tkxi Surf ‘Ladybeetle’ Collection: Long Sleeved Rashie $55.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Disco Fairy’ Collection: One-Piece suit $55.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Wonderland’ Collection: Rash Vest and Short Set $60.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Ladybeetle’ Collection: Rash Vest and Short Set $60.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Ladybeetle’ Collection: Long Sleeved Rashie $55.00

Picks of the day for boys:

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Tkxi Surf ‘Psycho Bat’ Collection: Long Sleeved Rashie $55.00 and Tkxi Surf ‘Psycho Bat’ Collection: Blue Racer Pant $30.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Kombis’ Collection: Long Sleeved Rashie $55.00 and Tkxi Surf ‘Kombis’ Collection: Euroleg pant $33.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Skulls’ Collection: Spliced Rash Vest $55.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Kombis’ Collection: Long Sleeved Rashie $55.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Psycho Bat’ Collection: Boardies $45.00
Tkxi Surf ‘Skulls’ Collection: Long Sleeved Rashie $45.00  and Tkxi Surf ‘Skulls’ Collection: ‘Bones’ Board Shorts $45.00

Tkxi Surf ship via Express post within Australia. Charges are $7.40 up to 500gm, and $10.50 up to 3kg. International orders are very welcome. View the Tkxi Surf Shipping Info page for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Word on the street is that the just-landed Tiger Tribe gear is flying out the door at The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au.

It’s not hard to see why: the backpacks, drawstring bags and cool new character dolls (mermaid, pirate, astronaut, super hero and fairy) are hot hot hot!

For little babes the Tiger Tribe best-seller is the Hummingbird Mobile.  I also love the Humming Bird Hanging String for a slightly different look.  Either way, your little bub is going to adore gazing up at the sweet little birds above her cot or change table.

Check out the whole Tiger Tribe range here.

For room decor and wall decoration, make sure you have a good look at The Hip Infant’s own range of Wall Graphics.  Classic, striking designs, these are really affordable and look absolutely stunning.  My pick today is the new Love Tree wall graphics, available in pink and blue.  Team the pink Love Tree (1.4m high so it’s a statement piece) with the Tiger Tribe Hummingbird Mobile mentioned above for a stylish and cost-effective little girl’s room.

Other hot products at THI right now are the Aden + Anais muslin wraps.  In fact, The Hip Infant is the only online seller to stock the entire range so you know you’ll be spoiled for choice.  I love these wraps, I think they’re the perfect size for swaddling and they look and feel so beautiful!

The Funtainers by Thermos – the big siblings of the Foogo by Thermos range – are also hot property, and it’s no wonder why! These insulated drink and food containers are boldly patterned with a butterfly print for girls and multi-sports for boys.  The ultimate Hip Infant lunch-wear!

Being a KSF reader, as you are, shopping with The Hip Infant afford you some nice benefits:

Get 10% off store-wide at The Hip Infant with the Shop4Kids discount code, available in the KidStyleFile weekly newsletter! Not a subscriber yet? Sign up here – it’s well worth it: you get the latest deals emailed to your inbox every week, and there are great prizes to win every month.

To sweeten the deal further, get a FREE completely adorable Gertie & Me duck (pictured below) by spending $65.00 or more while using the Shop4Kids discount code. This wee duckie is valued at $11.95 and it’s too cute!!

On to today’s picks now. You you can see from the graphics below why The Hip Infant’s motto is ‘if you can’t find what you’re looking for, it’s just not hip enough for us to stock!’  You’re telling me!!

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Discounted price listed is after the 10% KidStyleFile Shop 4 Kids 10% discount code is applied. Code ends October 31.

The Hip Infant Wall Graphics Love Tree – blue, $54.95 $49.45
Gertie & Me Duck – FREE with purchase over $65.00 using the code above (duck valued at $11.95)
The Hip Infant Basics ‘The Big Bib’- Scarlet & Pink Stripe, $12.95 $11.65
The Hip Infant Basics Romper – Scarlet & Pink Stripe, $26.95 $24.25 (I gave this romper and the bib above as a gift just last week and it was a big hit! I’ll be buying them again in future for sure.)
Tiger Tribe Hanging String – Hummingbirds, $27.95 $25.15
Tiger Tribe Backpack – Aliens, $29.95 $26.95
Gertie & Me Isobel Mouse, $19.95 $17.95
Funtainer By Thermos Drink Bottle – Butterfly, $19.99 $17.99
Funtainer By Thermos Food Jar – Multi Sports, $19.99 $17.99
Aden + Anais Muslin Wraps Mod Style, $49.95 $44.95
Cheeky Monkey Tag Blanket – Blue, $16.00  $14.40 (Ever noticed that your baby is more fascinated with the tags than with the toy itself? This is a superb toy for the littlies!)

The Hip Infant stocks an impressive range of designers including AKA Pipik, Albetta, Alex Toys, Alimrose Designs, Anna & Sally, Annabel Trends, Anne Claire Petit, Baby Einstein, Baby Legs, Babylicious, Benny Boy, Bical, BlaBla, Blink Designs, BUD, Built NY, Bump Buddy, Cheeky Monkey, Christmas Ideas, Coco & Eli, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, DiddleDumpling, Dirty Laundry, Elodie Details, Eyetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, For Walls, For Windows, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Go_Home JNR, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, ID Tee, Inch Blue, Infancy, Jazzy Toes, JellyCats, JewelQueen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kid Squidgy, Kiddopotamus, Kipiis, Lima Bean, Limo Basics, Little Chipipi, Little Einsteins, Little Joey, Little Twig, Liz Knits, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Glow, Mitty James, Mon Ange, Moppit, Mum To Mum, My Child, Oeuf NYC, OUCH, Peanut Shell, Present Time, Pure Baby, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Rush, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Smirk Kids, Snugglebum, Snugzeez, Teeny Me, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Toys Pure, Trunki, Vessel, Wall Candy Arts, WalRUs, and Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charge $7.50 postage Australia-wide.  All orders are shipped via Courier or Express Post.