KidStyleFile

Today’s post written by Angela

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Minifashionista – www.minifashionista.com.au – were one of the first online stores in Australia to start carrying the very hip Small Paul by Paul Frank range for babies and kids.

Shannon at Minifashionista hasn’t let up, and new season’s stock, including hoodies with ear, the new and fabulous hand-puppet hoodies (with removable handpuppet ‘mittens’), socks, ‘Fundie’ underwear sets, pencil cases, Small Paul Julius sock monkeys, mini sock monkey keychains, and even a Small Paul yoyo!

To make room for the new shipments, Minifashionista is clearing last season’s Small Paul stock with up to 50% off, while stocks last. Prices start at an outrageously cheap $9.86, and sizes range from 000 up to 7 years, so have a good browse through.

Shannon has also launched her bricks and mortar Minifashionsita store in Adelaide, South Australia. If you live in the area, or are visiting Adelaide pop in and check it out, it looks fab!

Minifashionista stock the following fine brands: Amy Smyth Made It, babysparewear, Blabla, Droopy Knickers, Kit n Kin, Little Chipipi, Little Twig, Lucky Fish, No Added Sugar, Posh Baby, Small Roar, Tatico, Two Little Banshees, Urban Smalls, Vintage Kid Designs, Winter Water Factory, Winter Water Factory, Little Deer, OMA, Monsters in Mittens, Inke – Wallpaper Wildlife Range, Lily Bean Play Foods, Flaunt Design, BabyLegs, egg by Susan Lazar (USA), Snuglo, Albert (New York), Posh Print Designs, Oscar Blue, Oobi Baby, Reckon Worldwide, Hess-Spielzeug, Jelly Cat, Dick & Dora, bieq (formerly BENK), Fleurville, Amazing Baby, Peace Street, Small Paul Infant, Manhattan Toy Company, Djeco, Le Toy Van, Automoblox, Chalk n Cheese, Polka, Munster Kids and Lark.

Minifashionista charge from a cheap-as $6.00 flat rate for Express shipping within Australia, and if you spend $130.00 or more, your Express postage is completely and absolutely FREE! International Orders are also welcome. See the Minifashionista customer service page for full information on local and international shipping rates.

Today’s post written by Miki

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There’s a super sale on now over at the divine ele-ahbaant – www.ele-ahbaant.com.au – with at  least 20% off store-wide – more on selected products! -  which means you’ll be able to get some seriously groovy gear at heavy discounts! The sale will run from the 24th to midnight on the 28th of May ’09.

Now trust me on this one, you really do not want to miss this sale. ele-ahbaant stock some wonderful and unique brands; you will find products at ele-ahbaant that you won’t find anywhere else in Australia.

One example of this is Hoof Shoes – a Kiwi shoe brand, I know about these only because I have recently lived in NZ and Hoof is fast becoming one of the most popular kids shoe brands there.  Not only are the shoes great quality, they’re also incredibly well priced and I really do love the funky designs. My son is just about to grow out of his Hoofs actually, so this sale is especially lucky for me!  The hard bit is choosing which style I want to get him next. ele-ahbaant are the exlusive stockist of Hoof Shoes in Australia.

Another unique product line at ele-ahbaant is Olli & Lime.  A UK bedding and accessories brand, the O&L range is crisp, modern and gorgeous quality.  It’s so refreshing to find bedding for boys that doesn’t have trucks, jungle animals or cartoon characters on it!  I love that this range will take a child right from babyhood through childhood and always look appropriate.

ele-ahbaant also stock Baobab, Blik, Daily Tea Collection, eight3one, Eternal Creation, Grasshoppers knitwear, Itch, miatom, Nanny Pickle and Red Chalk, with a more due to be loaded in the next month or so.  It’s going to be exciting watching the site to see what turns up!

There’s also a prize draw competition: everyone who subscribes to the newsletter are entered into the draw for a $50 voucher!  The prize is drawn on the 30th of June 2009.  I’d love to tell you more about this stunning store, but I’m off to sign up to the newsletter now – gotta be in it to win it!

Have a look at some of the beautiful products on offer, and then head on over to see ele-ahbaant for yourself:

These prices are valid until midnight 28 May 2009. For today (23 May) only, use the code ‘shoosh’ to redeem them, but from tomorrow (24 May) onwards they will be shown on the website and you won’t need a code.

1. Baby Star Daisy Chain Snapsuit, $39.95 $29.95 $23.96
2. Grasshoppers Grasshopper Jumper, $49.95 $39.96
3. Baby Hoof Tahli Shoe, $34.95 $27.96
4. Hoof Hunter Shoe, $35.95 $28.76
5. Red Chalk Newsprint Leggings, $26.95 $21.56
6. Baobab Seahorse Envelope Neck Tee, $32.95 $26.95 $21.56
7. Baby Star Quick Change, $22.95 $18.36
8. Baby Star Flutterblue Onesie, $33.95 $19.95 $15.96
9. Olli & Lime Bedding Set, $134.95 $107.96
10. Miatom Vintage Robot Long Sleeve Tee, $29.95 $23.96

ele-ahbaant ship Australia-wide from a remarkable $5.00 for a parcel of up to 2kgs (or $7.00 for an express satchel)! Orders over $99.00 ship Australia-wide for FREE!  See here for further shipping details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday, Where Did You Get That?
Happy birthday to youuuuuuu!

Hip hip, hooray!  Where Did You Get That?  – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – is one year old today!  But get this – we get the presents!

How does up to 60% off sound? Read on!

Toni and Melony are so excited by their ‘webchild’ turning one that they are giving KidStyleFile readers 20% off all new season’s fashion!  With brands like Tea Collection and Daily Tea (love their long-sleeve print tees), Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, Morgan & Milo, LelliKelly, Goorin and Zid Zid Kids, you can be pretty darn sure you’re getting the absolute best of this winter’s fashion and at a great discount.

The celebrations don’t stop there!  We can also use that 20% discount on the already reduced Summer fashion, swimwear and footwear – this is a BIG deal, as all Summer clothing ranges are currently at 40% off, so the extra discount brings it to around 60% off! That’s below cost price, people!

Summer shoes are discounted too: Morgan & Milo summer styles are down to $31.76 once the 20% discount has been applied.  And don’t forget swimwear – most of it is 30%-45% off; put the extra 20% discount on top and you have some incredibly cheap chlorine-resistant, stylish togs to stash for next summer. Smart!

Now to get this fantastic 20% off, all you have to do is enter the code ‘GETKIDSTHAT’ at checkout.  This offer is valid until the 29 May 2009 only. (I advise that you move quickly – Ange has *already* hit up the Tea Collection section!!)

The prices below include the 20% KidStyleFile discount which is valid until 29 May 09. Enter code ‘GETKIDSTHAT’ at checkout to redeem.

1. Daily Tea Blossoms & Buds Long Sleeve Shirred Top, $34.95 $27.96
2. Two Belles Knitwear Dress – Hot Pink, $80.00 $64.00
3. Daily Tea Paper-Cut Dragon Long-Sleeve Tee, $34.95 $27.96
4. Two Belles Skinny Leg With Cuff Denim Jean, $75.00 $60.00
5. Morgan & Milo Girls LTT Slip On – Fuschia, $59.90 $47.92
6. LelliKelly Iris Cross Mid Velkro Boot, $120.00 $105.00 $84.90
7. Daily Tea Solid Bootcut Pants – Vine or Dry Rose, $31.95 $25.56
8. Tommy Rocket Sidewinder Pant, $70.00 $56.00
9. Tommy Rocket Sidewinder Bathtub Long Sleeve Tee, $50.00 $40.00
10. Morgan & Milo Boys Liam Boot – Tornado Grey, $64.90 $51.92

Where Did You Get That? stocks a huge range from the following designers: 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,  Enchanted Faeries figurines, Girls 4 Sport swimwear, Goorin Borthers, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Thermos, Tommy Rocket, Tooli, Two Belles, Zid Zid Kids, and Woolbabe sleeping bags.

Please note: look for the Redeem Discount Coupon section at Where Did You Get That’s? checkout: this is where you need to pop your discount code.

Where Did You Get That? charge a flat rate of $7.95 for standard postage Australia-wide.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Decorating a child’s room has to be one of the most pleasurable activities there is: you get not only to create a comfortable and comforting environment, but there is plenty of opportunity to let your imagination carry you away on a exhilarating ride of colour, texture and movement.

A key piece of decor in the nursery has to be the mobile. Not only do mobiles look attractive, but they serve to amuse, soothe (and let’s not forget distract!) little bubbas.

Mobiles remain an important decorating element as your child grows too, adding visual interest to a room, and drawing your eye upwards, maximising the feeling of space.

Below find my current top 10 picks.

Petite Collage Three Birds Bamboo Mobile This beautiful eco-friendly piece goes the distance from birth through to 10 years, and when your child is doen with it you can move it into your room. A classic piece that will stand the test of time.

Manhattan Toy Infant Stim Mobile Researchers have found that a baby’s visual perception is geared towards faces and high contrast objects. This wonderful mobile offers the opportunity to stimulate your baby and get those neurons firing in all the right ways.

Kristen Loffer Thiess Flights of Fancy Hand-made Mobile This stunning artistan-made mobile provides a lynchpin on which to base your entire nursery (I see it working back well with the Dwellstudio range pieces). Classy, fun and friendly.

Hip Stuff Aeroplanes Mobile Hello, did anyone say CHEAP? At $19.95 this mobile, is super afforable and would be perfect in a baby boy’s room. Decorate with wall stickers and a bold red and white striped theme and you have a champagne effect on a baked-bean budget!

Solar System DIY Mobile Perfect for toddlers upwards, create your own final frontier – space – and give your kids a science lesson at the same time. A wonderful activity to o with older children.

Frazier & Wing Small Brights Mobile I saw these stunning creations in the flesh in New York at Bubble earlier this year, and I have to say that photography does not do them justice. These remarkable hand cut pieces are gentle and soothing, and make a fabulous modern statement.

Flensted Tumbling Bunnies Mobile European mobile masters Flensted produce a plethora of wonderful creations, but these bunnies are my very favourite. Their circular shapes means they tumble and frolic playfully with the slightest encouragment. I could watch these for hours!

Djeco Flights of Fancy Mobile Djeco have paired with extraordinary Frenh artists Delphine Chedru to create this vertiable aviary of colourful birds to fill your child’s room with delight. Also available in sea-creatures design if you fancy an aquarium effect.

Black and White Baby Bright Mobile I had this simple mobile for my own children and it thrilled and delighted them beautifully. This is the cheapest pick of the bunch, but certainly not the lesser choice.

Pooki & Co. Pookiland Nursery Mobile – Kiko! I’m a huge fan of Pooki & Co. from France. Their bright colours and quirky Cubist perspectives will infuse your child’s nursery or bedroom with utter joi de vivre. Enjoy!

Clockwise from top left:

Petite Collage Three Birds Bamboo Mobile from Kindergallery $120.00
Manhattan Toy Infant Stim Mobile from Urban Baby $36.95
Kristen Loffer Thiess Flights of Fancy Hand-made Mobile from Kindergallery $280.00
Hip Stuff Aeroplanes Mobile from The Hip Infant $19.95
Solar System DIY Mobile from Young Minds $32.90
Frazier & Wing Small Brights Mobile from Tiny People $140.00
Flensted Tumbling Bunnies Mobile from Vivachi Style $31.50
Djeco Flights of Fancy Mobile from Urban Baby $44.95
Black and White Baby Bright Mobile from Thinking Fun $17.75
Pooki & Co. Pookiland Nursery Mobile – Kiko! from The Rocking Horse $59.95

Please check individual stores for shipping and delivery information

Today’s post written by Miki

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With only a couple of months left until my second child arrives, I spent a morning a few days ago sorting through my first son’s newborn things.  As they’re due in opposite seasons I’m not going to get nearly as much use out of his baby clothes as I’d thought, so I’m going to need to supplement them.  Fine by me – any excuse to go shopping for baby clothes!

Naturally, the very first place I headed to was 9 Months Waiting – www.9monthswaiting.com.au – because I know that Cathy always has a wonderful range of baby clothes, bedding and baby accessories in stock.  In fact, she specialises in baby’s and mum’s needs for the first 12 months, which makes it an incredibly easy place to shop!  And as Cathy herself is also pregnant (congratulations Cathy!!) I know that she understands what an expectant mum needs.

I went looking for baby wraps, and the first thing I saw was the Ergo Pouch Ergococoon (pictured at no. 2 below). What a brilliant concept! Babies are such wily little Houdinis when it comes to escaping their wraps, and although I got pretty good at wrapping my firstborn, my husband would be the first to admit that wrapping wasn’t exactly his forte.  Here’s a wrap that even he could get right in the middle of the night!

Cathy also has a brilliant range of baby sleeping bags which I swear by for keeping little wrigglers warm at night, and the new winter fashion is hip, hot and happening: Eternal Creation leads the way with bright colours and warm knits, while Three Little Trees is turning Japanese on us with stunning bird and animal prints. Such a refreshing change from fluffy bunnies, and so stylishly done.

Take 20% off at 9 Months Waiting until 28 May 2009 only with the code ‘KSF-20′.  You (and I!) can really go nuts with this kind of discount – it applies store-wide, so sale stuff too! – and remember that if your order total is over $100.00 you’ll also get free shipping. Let’s goooo shopping!!

Prices quoted in red below are after the KSF 20% discount, applicable until 28 May 2009 with code ‘KSF-20′.

1. Ergo Pouch Alpaca Warm Weight Winter Sleeping Bag, $129.00 $103.20
2. Ergo Pouch Ergococoon, $24.95 $19.96 each
3. Three Little Trees ‘Tokyo’ Romper, $42.95 $34.36 and Three Little Trees ‘Ichi Ni’ Cot Bedding Set (doona cover & pillowcase), $94.95 75.96
4. Living Textiles Flannelette Wrap Set – Vintage, $29.95 $23.96
5. Living Textiles Bella Butterfly Sleeping Bag 2.5tog, $49.95 $39.96
6. Eternal Creation Chocolate Rip Hoodie, $39.95 $31.96
7. Eternal Creation Knitted Beret, $29.95 $23.96
8. Eternal Creation Wool Red Party Jacket, $89.95 $71.96
9. Eternal Creation Winter Dress in Paris Star Print, $59.95 $47.96

9 Months Waiting stock a great range of clothing from Marquise and Bonds (be sure to buy a size up in Bonds, as it is known for its small sizings), Three Little Trees, Baobab, Eternal Creation, and Tees 2 Knees, linens from Living Textiles, Lotus Linens, and wraps and baby bags from Vanchi.

9 Months Waiting postage prices start at $5.50 for Parcel Post and $7.70 for Express Post Australia-wide. International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Delivery info page for full information.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Today I thought I would share with you something a little fun. It is the work of Korean Photographic Artist, Yeondoo Jung. His Wonderland Series is a photographic project to re-create the scenes from childrens art, and it is truly wonderful!

Yeondoo Jung taught art classes in 4 Kindergartens in Seoul for 4 months. During that time he collected 1,200 drawings by children between the age of 5 and 7 and selected 17 works for his project.

He then set about recreating the picture in reality and photographing the work. It was a community effort with props required and dresses with uneven sleeves or buttons of different sizes. I think you might agree that the results are delightful, obscure, and sometimes strange.

It is nice to be reminding that the mind of a child is free to construct whatever world they fancy when they play. I love this project for its simplicity and humour, might be fun to try at home!

Please head over to Yeondoo Jung’s website to see more of his fabulous work.