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Today’s post written by Angela

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Get ready, get set…GOOOOOO! It’s the Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au -1 week 20% off all FRED BARE Autumn/Winter 09 stock for kids from 2-14 years sale, exclusively for KSF readers!!

This event is one big deal: this stock has only just landed, and to get a discount this early in the season is very spesh indeed. This season’s collection is the epitome of fashion-forward style, with subtle 80′s influences – dig the pale colours in pants and tops for boys, and the tartans and skinny jeans for girls – and the *BEST* winter coat and hoodie selection you will find anywhere. Check the Fred Bare website for great lifestyle shots: you’ll be wishing they made these pieces in adult sizes.

Okie dokie, I know you’ll be in a hurry to get on over to Buckets & Spades, so I won’t keep you hanging on; here’s the deal: KSF readers get 20% off the entire Autumn/Winter 09 FRED BARE range* for one week only, ending 7 May 2009. Enter code ‘KSFFB09′ in the comments section at checkout, and Zlata at B&S will deduct 20% after the order has been submitted. Please also note the special process for placing orders at Buckets & Spades at the bottom of this post.

*Please note the 20% discount excludes sale items, hats, sunglasses, and tights, and free postage in not applicable on this promotion.

Hot FRED BARE picks for Boys. 20% discounts quoted in red below is applicable with code until 7 May 2009 only.

Special note: The Buckets & Spades website is a frames based site: I have provided links here so you can quickly get to featured pieces, but this breaks the site navigation, so you’ll need to go to the B&S homepage if you want to view all products, do searches, or browse the menus. A.

1. FRED BARE Melange Zip Thru Sweater - $79.20-$86.90 $63.36-$69.52
2. FRED BARE Fleece Racing Hoodie - $79.20-$86.90 $63.36-$69.52
3. FRED BARE Fred Corp Fleece Hoodie - $79.20 $63.36
4. FRED BARE Brushed Whisker Pant - $66.00-$71.50 $52.80-$57.20
5. FRED BARE Charlie Yarn Dye Check Pant - $66.00-$71.50 $52.80-$57.20
6. FRED BARE Large Owl Long Sleeve Tee - $44.00 $35.20

Hot FRED BARE picks for Girls. 20% discounts quoted in red below is applicable with code until 7 May 2009 only.

Special note: The Buckets & Spades website is a frames based site: I have provided links here so you can quickly get to featured pieces, but this breaks the site navigation, so you’ll need to go to the B&S homepage if you want to view all products, do searches, or browse the menus. A.

1. FRED BARE French Floral Dress - $86.90 -$96.80 $69.52-$77.44
2. FRED BARE Longline Knit Jacket with Scarf - $120.10 $96.08
3. FRED BARE Cotton Check Embroidered Top - $75.90 $60.72
4. FRED BARE Kate Stretch Twill Jean - $60.50-$71.50 $48.40-$57.20
5. FRED BARE Wool Mix Checked Hooded Coat - $108.90-$133.10 $87.12-$106.48
6. FRED BARE Flannel Lined Coat - $121.10-$133.10 $96.88-$106.48

Buckets & Spades also stock the following upscale labels: BIG By Fiona Scanlan, Guess for Kids, Diesel, Trelise Cooper Kids, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Hula Girl, and Alex and Charli, and some pretty darn fabulous footwear brands including Diesel, Garvalin, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Lelli Kelly, Bimbi. Please note that Buckets & Spades is also now stocking Oobi Baby and Kids, and the Autumn/Winter 09 range is now in-store.

Buckets & Spades Ordering Process – PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER

Because Buckets & Spades’ online store runs additionally to their two impressive bricks & mortar stores, 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
3. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

Buckets and Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500gms, $7.00, up to 3kg, $10.00. 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.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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There have been quite a few occasions when I have bought things for my boys, that they just don’t like. Don’t get me started on the dolls house, which I kept calling a toy house….anyway, it didn’t matter what I called it, because they are just not interested in it.

It happens with clothes as well. I am drawn to soft colours and images, and have to remind myself that often they like different things.

Driven by my boys, I recently took a departure from my muted colour palette preferences, and picked up some bold pieces from US label Bacche. And what a big hit! (There we literally fights over who got what!)

Bacche literally translates to “children” in Hindi, and is an American label that partners with a manufacturer in India to produce 100% certified organic ring spun cotton interlock, that has been dyed using eco-friendly, chlorine free, low toxicity dyes.

Bacche designs are strong and modern, and fuse images and colours from Indian culture with American garment design.  The colours are rich, and have glorious names such as Mud Brown, Masala Red, Saffron Orange and Granite Grey, and motifs include the Cobra, Leopard, Tiger, Camel and Rhino, with swirling flowers for girls inspired by India.

I’ve got to tell you that I am completely in love with our Bacche pieces. Here’s why:

1. My kids LOVE them!
2. The quality is amazing: organic cotton that is thick, soft, and strong
3. They are a lovely cut, and fit beautifully
4. They are well-priced and affordable
5. They support sustainable business that benefits the world around us, our children, and the workers who produce the raw materials used in their garments.

Bacche garment also come packed in the sweetest little bags, reminiscent of traditional rice bags, making them very easy to give as gifts.

The Bacche Winter 09 range is available now online at www.anklebitersduds.com.au. Anklebiters Duds specialise in eco-friendly, kid-friendly, and socially responsible products – have a good look around while you’re there; there’s lots to see!

1. Bacche Girls Long Sleeved T-Shirt – Mangrove Green Leopard $34.95
2. Bacche Boys Short Sleeved T-Shirt – Saffron Orange Bengal Tiger $32.95
3. Bacche Unisex Long Sleeved T-Shirt – Masala Red Camel $34.95
4. Bacche Boys Long Sleeved T-Shirt – Mud Brown Cobra $34.95

Anklebiters Duds postage charges are calculated at checkout based on weight. International orders are warmly welcomes. Please See the Anklebiters Duds Postage & Returns page for full details on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Do you love gorgeous products slightly off the beaten track? Well, hello Honey: you are *HOME*!

Andrea at newly-launched Soda Pop Kids – www.sodapopkids.com.au – has scoured the web for unique treasures and come up trumps with the best handmade goodies, as well as a great selection of boutique favourites, to make you smile real big!

My hot picks are the gorgeous applique dresses and tees from new Aussie label Bluebird & Honey, the unique, warm, and woolly Babai Alainn beanies for winter, and the very cool printed tees from A Little Lark.

To celebrate the launch, Andrea at Soda Pop Kids has marked everything down on-site up to 50%, and to add even more celebratory pop and fizz to the occassion, she’s giving KSF readers an extra 10% discount until 31 May 2009. WOO-HOO! <Do a little happy dance here!!> Enter code ‘KSF’ to redeem.

Here’s a heads-up of the seriously cool brand line-up awaiting you at Soda Pop Kids: A Little Lark, Abe Jones, Babai Alainn, BabySoy, Baby Legs, Bask Home, Billie Shoes, Bella Tunno, Belle & Boo, Black Eyed Susie, Bluebird & Honey, Bobishi, Cocoon Couture, Cushie Tushies, Dine N Doodle, Frank & Me, Gracious May, Isabell’s Umbrella, Jack & Jane, Kunkle Baby, Little Chirpy Bird, Little Daisy Designs, Milk Lush, Little Moo Shoes, Moppit, Mountain Aven Baby, My Little Seat, O’Danny’s Girl, Ohme-Ohmi, Pedro Sprout, Oliver and the King, Quilt Baby, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Scandeez, Sooki Baby, Sweetbeets, The Pat-A-Cake Baby, The Whimsy Patch, Three Little Trees, Twiglet, Violet & Rose, and Wasabi Kids. Beat that!

PS Andrea’s partner popped the big question to her recently, too, so be sure to give her your congratulations when you shop

Prices quoted in red below are after the KSF reader discount has been deducted with code ‘KSF’ until 31 May 2009 only. Prices return to normal from 1 June 2009.

A. Bluebird & Honey A-Line Pinafore Denim Dresses $79.00 $74.00 each $66.60
B. Babai Alainn Popcorn Beret in Ecru $49.00 $40.00 $36.00
C. A Little Lark Bike Hoodie (reverse shown) $49.50 $40.00 $36.00
D. Pedro Sprout Felt Booties $32.00 $25.00 $22.50
E. Gracious May Vintage Mary Janes $35.00 $25.00 $22.50
F. A Little Lark Songbird and Build-a-Bot Tees $39.50 $30.00 each $27.00
G. Babai Alainn Cafe and Pumpkin Aviator Pilot Beanie $49.00 $39.00 $35.10
H. The Whimsy Patch Boy Bear Doll $65.00 $45.00 $40.50 and Girl Dollie with Small Friend $70.00 $50.00 $45.00
I. Mountain Aven Baby Sushi Sushi Lounge Set $49.00 $30.00 $27.00
J. Twiglet Chocolate Bird Baby Resort Pants $47.00 $30.00 $27.00
K. Frank and Me My First Wallet $7.00 $4.00 $3.60
L. Sooki Baby Choo Choo Train Tee $24.95 $22.00 $19.80
M. My Little Seat Dream Feed Travel Chair $50.00 $45.00 $40.50
N. Sweetbeets Alphabet Letterpress Card $6.95 $5.00 $4.50

Soda Pop Kids charge  a flat rate of $7.50 standard postage Australia-wide. Orders placed before 10am will be dispatched the same day (Mon-Fri). FREE pick-up is available to customers living locally. International orders are warmly received: email Andrea at Soda Pop Kids and she’ll give you a quote for delivery. View Soda Pop Kids’ Shipping and Payment page for full information on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Bec

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Girls love dresses, girls love clothes, girls love pink, and, most of all, girls love handmade.

View more madeit.com.au fabulous handmade finds here.

		Peasant Dress Seller – Brusselsprouts Price - $34.00 More info/Buy It
		Fisherman pants pink corduroy Seller - chunkychooky Price -$25.00 More info/Buy It
		Fabulous Reversible Pinny! Seller - Green Jelly Price -$25.00 More info/Buy it
		Gorgeous Boho Baby Tunic Seller - CharliRose Price - $40.00 More info/Buy it
		Kombi Little Girl Skirt Seller – Sketch & Jones Price - $28.00 More info/Buy it

All prices quoted are AUD$. Please contact individual sellers for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Some people just have the knack when it comes to getting things done with style. Terri Binch of is one such person: Terri has four children ranging from 11 months up to 17 years, so she knows a thing or two about raising kids, and she’s just launched the most splendiforous online baby and kids boutique, Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au.

Catering for newborn babies through boys and girls up to 4 years, you can take your pick from fashion, accessories, toys, decor, gifts, and books, from over *70* local and OS brands, via the stunningly beautiful online shopfront. Makes me feel, cool calm and collected just to look at it!

KidStyleFile readers get the jump with 10% off all purchases over $65.00 (not including postage) until 31 May 2009. Enter ‘KSF-May’ at checkout to redeem. Another piece of sugar for you now: until 30 April you’ll also get FREE postage on all orders – WA-HOO! Another freebie you want? Well try the FREE Little Styles signature gift wrapping on for size, complete with custom printed ribbon and gift tag; very swish-o!

To warm you up here is a taste of the fine choices available to you at Little Styles: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Alex, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Books To Wear, Built, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Baked, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giimmo, Global Style custom , Haba, Hess-Spielzeug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquise, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Pink Theodore, Plum, Purebaby, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, SwaddleDesigns®, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW Toys.

Seriously, Terri is not mucking around – she has A1 taste! I have to make a particular mention of two US brands Terri is stocking that are exclusive to Little Styles, Swaddle Designs – very funky bibs, sleeping bags, and accessories for style-conscious bubs – and Muddy Cloud, the cutest little polar-schnugglies (read more here). Also, fans of Jack & Lily shoes, your search has ended: Little Styles is the place to be!

This is only the start from this already great store: sign up to the Little Styles newsletter (put your email addy into the little envelope on the LS homepage) to stay in the loop.

Take 10% off orders over $65.00 with code ‘KSF-May’ until 31 May 2009. Automatic free postage also applies on all purchases until midnight 30 April 2009.

1. Busybee Penguin Lunch Bag $24.95
2. Muddy Cloud Buddies $24.95 each
3. Bluebird and Honey Stripey Elephant Romper $39.95
4. Pink Theodore Mini Bubble Clips – Juliette $8.95 set
5. Sooki Baby Betsey in France Snapsuit $26.95
6. Sooki Baby Betsey in France Frill Leggings $24.95
7. Freshbaked Crew Neck Print Tee – Navy $29.95
8. Freshbaked Boys Infant-Toddler Jean $49.95
9. My First ABC Board Book by Eric Carle $9.95
10. Pure Baby Red Chick Stitch Blanket $89.95
11. Skip HOP Swipe Baby Wipes Case $19.95
12. Wooden Quacking Ducks Pull-along Toy $16.95
13. Elodie Details Pram Bag – Rockabilly Dot $179.95
14. Kathe Kruse Sqeaky Fairy – Grassland $17.95
15. Swaddle Designs zzZipMe Sack – Blue Mod Circles $49.95

Little Styles charge a flat rate of $7.50 for Express Post Australia-wide on all orders. Orders over $150.00 are delivered Express, FREE of charge, Australia-wide. All orders placed before 1pm on business days will be posted that same day (exludes orders containing custom-made products) . International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Little Styles Orders and Delivery FAQ for full details on delivery and shipping.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Today I want to make a special introduction: KSF Readers meet BALOB (green) TADA (orange) JOOP (purple), DOOT (blue) and BEEP (pink/orange) – aka the Muddy Cloud Crew – MCC meet KSF readers. I’m sure it won’t take long for the two of you to become acquainted, the former having super taste, and you both being incredibly cool!

So what’s the Muddy Cloud story? What IS a Muddy Cloud? I met Joy from Muddy Cloud at the Bubble tradeshow in New York and she gave me the lowdown: they’re about using your imagination – they can be whatever you want them to be!

For me the Muddy Cloud creatures extend beyond their soft-as polar fleece snuggliness to become friendly aliens, woodland creatures and fruit – BALOB just gotta be an apple! – in rich bright colours that make me feel happy. They’re perfect for babies and kids with their amiable expressions, bright colours and grabbable ‘ears’, and grown-ups who love to have their imaginations stimulated. Put me on the list…

Find out more about Muddy Cloud here.

Muddy Cloud buddies (AUD$25.95) are available to buy in Australia exclusively from Little Styles.