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Today’s post written by Angela

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In the world of fashion, the changing of the seasons is always something to celebrate. Whether it be the transition from autumn into winter, which brings with it exciting new interpretations of what it means to stay warm and look good, or the eagerly anticipated turn from from winter into spring, heralding the warmth and lightness to come, the coming of new season’s collections brings with it an infectious energy as new styles and colour palettes replace and update those which came before them.

The spring/summer ’09-’10 lookbook for Australian label Baobab – www.baobab.com.au – has just hit my desk, and I just couldn’t wait to share it with you.

Putting me in mind of long tall glasses of home-made lemonade, clear blue skies, and fresh cut grass, Belinda Blooman‘s new collection of printed and cleverly detailed cotton jersey pieces in a lemony-lime and pink and blue pastel palette, punctuated with Baobab’s signature true red, delivers a large dose of freshness, together with an unfussy, simple sophistication that unmistakably says ‘summer’.

The Baobab spring/summer ’09-’10 collection for babies from birth and boys and girls up to 6 years, will be available from the Baobab website, and from stockists nationally, from 1 August 2009. Stand in line to snap it up!

Baobab ship Australia-wide with cost dependent on weight; the average shipping cost per order is $7.50.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Cast your mind away from the winter outside your door for a moment. Close your eyes, and remember summers past: the heat of the sun, the beach, children playing happily outside for hours, eating alfresco, the smell of evening flowers in bloom, and warm, balmy evenings.

We’re more than half-way through winter now, and the turn of the season’s will soon be bringing us the abundance of spring, and the celebration of the warmer seasons.

Eternal Creation – www.eternalcreation.com – are currently a fantastic opportunity to get in early on shopping for summer, and save a bundle at the same time.

With the Eternal Creation 09/10 summer range coming soon, Frances and the team have decided to release the fineries of summer’s past to you at discounts of up to 50%. Save on exuberant, European-styled fashion for babies from birth, and girls and boys up to 10 years, while stocks last until 31 July 2009.

The Eternal Creation story is just as inspiring as the clothing – if you haven’t already, be sure to head to Eternal Creation to find out more. You can also read a KidStyleFile interview with Eternal Creation head designer Frances Carrington here.

1 - KD195 Sundress Sleeveless 4 tier sundress in two prints with ribbon detailing $49.95 SALE $29.95 HT52 Hat Girls elegant picnic hat with satin ribbon and beaded flower $34.95 SALE $24.95

2 – KD191 Party Dress – Cute party dress with lace trim. 100% Cotton $49.95 SALE $24.95 SC188 Cotton headscarf with lace trim $17.95 $9.95

3 – KD421 Dress: Pleated pinafore with ribbon tie at front $54.95 SALE $24.95

4 - KD521 Holiday shirt with breast pocket. 100% cotton $54.95 SALE $29.95 KD002 Shorts
Comfortable denim shorts with adjustable waist and side pockets $49.95 SALE $29.95

5 – KD376 Cotton fishing shirt with contrast side stripe, pocket and yoke trim $54.95 SALE $19.95 KD532 Cotton fishing pants with velcro tab pockets $42.95 SALE $24.95

6 - KD338/347 Set Cool cotton voile top with contrast stripe trim & flowers and a wonderful two stripe panel skirt. 100% cotton, elastic waist. Great for spinning! $84.95 SALE $39.95

Eternal Creation ship orders to you wherever you are in the world direct from their Himalayan workshop. Freight is calculated on the gross weight of your order, and your shipping costs are shown on the delivery information page during check out. You can proceed through the checkout to confirm shipping costs prior to placing your order.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Zlata at Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au – has just thrown the doors wide with a Final Winter Clearance Sale on a huge selection of designer clothing and shoes for babies from birth, right up to kids up to 14 years.

Right now you can grab up to 60% off covetable fashion pieces from Fred Bare, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Oobi Baby and Kids, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Guess, Diesel, Trelise Cooper Kids, Hulu Girl, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, and more, plus the finest European footwear from Bimbi, Garvalin, and Agatha Ruiz De La Prada. The sale is on only while stocks last, prices are as marked. No further discounts will apply, and Buckets and Spades’ free postage offer does not apply on sale items.

I have included some of my top picks for various age brackets from birth to tween (tween parents rejoice: there’s a great selection for you here, and the prices are cheap as chips!) I haven’t provided any links, as B&S is a frames-based site. If you see a piece you like below, use the product code (e.g. OB215) in the Buckets and Spades search tool to get to it super fast.

You can also use the Buckets and Spades menu options to navigate the huge amount of products with ease. Browse over 40 pages of Winter Specials from the Specials>Winter menu (don’t forget to check out Summer specials too to stock up for when the shines hot again). To get to shoes on special, check each of these brands: Garvalin, Bimbi and Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Before I leave you to shop until you drop, it would be most remiss of me not to let you know that Zlata has also started loading summer 09/10 stock for Fred Bare and more. You can keep abreast of all developments at Buckets and Spades on Zlata’s blog. Check it out, and never miss a beat!

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.

Today’s post written by Cassi

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Hello everyone! Here is this fortnight’s batch of creative and fun ideas you can do with your children. I hope everyone will find something to suit their fancy. Remember, if you have a craft project that you would like to submit to me, check the details in the right hand column on The Crafty Crow.

This is a wonderful project to share with your children – make softies from their own designs! Little Birdie Secrets shows you how to do it!

Ikat Bag has a tutorial for these felt wands that are just right for all kinds of imaginative play.

Create a dragon (or any other animal) with colorful tissue paper and the directions at Deep Space Sparkle.

Did you know you can make your own bathtub paints? Check out Pepper Paints for the simple directions.

This is a great game to play with all the little toys and other stuff a mother seems to collect from the floor on a daily basis. It is called The Attribute Game and it can be easily played by children of all ages, even adults. The directions are at The Crafty Crow!

Plum Pudding made this gorgeous jungle play mat from felt and she’s sharing how she did it with you.

Going stir crazy inside? Hearthstone House has the perfect drawing activity, Zoom Art!

Please visit The Crafty Crow for many fun and fabulous kids craft ideas.

You can view more ‘The Crafty Crow presents’ posts here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Calling all Kid Style File Fashionistas!! It’s time to check out the latest fashion accessory currently taking the world by storm – Leg Huggers – www.leghuggers.agoo.com.au.

Believe it or not, leg warmers are making a comeback – but not as you remember them.  A far cry from the flourescent leg warmers I was seen sporting in the 80′s, Leg Huggers are the most delightful re-take of a very noteworthy fad item and these babies are most definitely here to stay!

Leg Huggers have been specifically designed with cuddly little arms and legs in mind.  Made from organic bamboo, they enjoy some of the highest credentials for baby wear going around: bamboo fibre is deliciously soft and comfy, breathable, wicks away moisture, antibacterial, ordour resistant, UV protective, and being organic means that no chemicals or pesticides have been used in their production, meaning they are your number one choice for sensitive skin. And to top of that heroic list, being made from sustainable bamboo fibres means they are eco friendly. Yay! Great for baby and the environment!

With one size that offers a great fit from babies through to older children there’s no need to hassle with sizing. Leg Huggers can be worn on arms or legs for extra warmth in winter, to warm up a summer outfit or of course on their own for strutting ones stuff!

For babies, Leg Huggers are an excellent choice for protecting little knees on floorboards and hard surfaces whilst keeping feet free. Leg Huggers also help cut down on nappy change time – less time for wriggling away from mummy…more time for crawling, climbing, running and dancing!!

There are 33 fine Leg Hugger designs to choose from. There are no fuss plain tones, and exquisite subtle patterns like Tree.  Or if your style is girly-girl then check out Rainbow Hearts.  If going for a fashion statement, Leopard Pink should definitely get a look in! For boys, check out the Racer Argyle for a cool fashion sensibility.

With so many to choose from and more new styles coming soon, including Gigi the Giraffe, you can grab a pair for every day of the week and every mood.

As a KidStyleFile reader, you can get your hands on a supply of Leg Huggers with FREE POSTAGE plus FREE Little Innoscents Organic Vapour Rub (travel size rrp $5.00) with every order, while stocks last, until 31 July 2009. Enter redemption code ’2009p’ to claim your freebies.

1. Bamboo Leg Huggers – Rainbow Hearts $17.00
2. Bamboo Special Edition Leg Huggers -Bullseye $17.00
3. Bamboo Leg Huggers – Leopard Pink $17.00
4. Bamboo Leg Huggers – Butterfly Burst $17.00
5. Bamboo Leg Huggers – Retro Bulleye $17.00
6. Bamboo Special Edition Leg Huggers – Tree $17.00
7. COMING SOON Bamboo Leg Huggers – Gigi the Giraffe – pre-order now $17.00
8. COMING SOON Bamboo Leg Huggers – Racer Argyle $17.00
9. COMING SOON Bamboo Leg Huggers – Helga the Hippo $17.00 pre-order now
10. COMING SOON Bamboo Leg Huggers – Flower Dots $17.00

Today’s post written by Miki

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Our favourite little wheeled suitcase with personality is back in a brand new incarnation for the Northern Hemisphere’s high summer 2009. Please give a big friendly KidStyleFile welcome to Trunki Harley, the brand-new Ladybug-styled Trunki.

Made to the same high standard as this year’s other special edition Trunki, Trunki the Tiger, Harley has two carry handles on his back, and like all Trunkis, he allows his little owners to pack, carry, drag and ride on their own luggage.

Trunki have recently brought out a whole host of accessories too, including the fantastic Trunki Saddlebag which doubles as both a cute, kid-sized messenger bag, and a comfy saddle for your Trunki complete with stirrups! Ingenious!

While neither of these products is available in Australia yet, we’ll let you know as soon as they are. Also keep your eye on Aussie Trunki stockists Metro Mum, Ekidna Kids, The Hip Infant and Haggus and Stookles, and check the KSF All Current Offers section before purchasing to see if there are any discounts that will help you out.