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Today’s post written by Anna

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I’ve had the most fun today choosing the my top picks of new summer stock at Baby’s Got Style ww.babysgotstyle.com.au – although I must say that it’s been an incredibly tough task: there’s so much to love that it’s more a case of what to leave out!

Here are my ‘must-have’ items for the new season (want to see the photoshoot for the new season’s stock – including behind the scenes pics – and know what Daniela, owner of Baby’s Got Style’s top picks are? Click here).

First ‘must have’ summer item for stylish little boys and girls at Baby’s Got Style has got to be a Straw Fedora Hat from hot brand Cried Wolf.

These adorable hats make such a statement and they sold out in a flash last summer, so make sure you get in fast to secure one this season!

Bebe’s summer range has a nautical inspired theme with the most delightful stripes! Top outfit pick for girls is a Long Sleeved Stripe Tee in apple green teamed with the Ruffled Prrint Skirt with built in bloomer (who can resist a bloomer?!)

This summer you can’t go past a tee from Rock Your Baby to liven things up a little! My favourite is the Sailor Tattoo Stripe Tee. Put it together with a pair of The Specials Stovepipe Jeans, and you have a winning combination for your little man.

For tiny little feet this summer, Baby’s Got Style have in store the fabulous new styles from Cheeky Little Soles.

While you’re happily sourcing your new summer styles, make sure you have a peek through the sale warehouse at Baby’s Got Style…you never know what you’ll find!

Summer stock will keep on rolling and the best way to keep your finger on the fashionable pulse of Baby’s Got Style is to subscribe to the BGS mailing list.  On top of the great style they pass on in each newsletter, you’ll go into the draw to win the fortnightly $200 gift certificate. Bonus!

Now when it comes to delivery, Baby’s Got Style’s standards are impressive. Honestly, it still shocks me just how speedy they are.  I placed an order just last week and it had me on my doorstep (in ugg boots!!), sheepishly greeting my deliveryman less than 24 hours later! So if you want your order fast, Baby’s Got Style have got your back.

1. Rock Your Baby – Sailor Tattoo Stripe Tee – $27.00
2. Bebe – Long Sleeved Apple Stripe Tee – $24.95
3. Bebe – Ruffled print skirt w/ bloomer – $28.95
4. BIG by Fiona Scanlan – Soft bow singlet – lilac pink – $49.95
5. Sooki Baby – Playtime at Nans Romper – $34.95 $27.95
6. Cried Wolf – Straw Fedora Hat – $29.95 
7. Baobab – Bow Wow Dog Tee – $37.95
8. Cheeky Little Soles – Blast Off Shoes – $39.95
9. Ivy Designs – Lucy baby doll dress – Turquoise – $69.95 $55.95
10. Rock Your Baby – The Specials Stovepipe Jeans – $49.95
11. Ouch – Knit cotton cardigan – Rose – $33.50 $19.95
12. Cried Wolf – Blue Baygone Roach Tee – $39.95 $29.95

Baby’s Got Style stock the following brands (deep breath now!): Albetta, Alex and Charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby’s Got Style, BabyLegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bebe, Bebe au Lait, Belli Skincare, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bobbleart, Bonds, Built NY, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Children of the Revolution, Cloud B, Coco & Ginger, Cold Coffee, Collette Dinnigan Enfant, Cried Wolf, Dobbin and Drum, Dripstik, Dwell Studio, Eeboo, Feeding Solutions, FLATOUT, Flipsy Flopsy Dolls, Flirty Bird, French Bull, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Global Style Custom Made, Green to Grow, Haba, Itch Designs, Ivy Designs, Jasnor, Jooki, L’ll Fraser, Lark and Friends, Little Horn, LocoLili!, Lovestamp, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Miatom, Mill & Mia, mine by Kayla, Minimonkey, Minti, Mooo, Munster, Nearly Nude, Noo Designs, Nowa Li, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Papoose, Peace Street, Pink Theodore, Pixie Rose, Plumb, Polka, Precious L’il Things, Pure Baby, Rock Your Baby, Rockabye Baby, Seafolly, Small Paul, Snugglebum, Sooki Baby, Sozo, Sparkle T, Story-time, SuperTubes, The Wall Sticker Company, Three Little Trees, Tiger Joe, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Tip Toey Joey, Tolo Toys, Tommee Tippee, Toshi, Vice Versa, Walnut, Weleda, and Well Spotted.

Baby’s Got Style deliver in style (of course!).  NEXT day delivery Australia wide, is $6.95 for small parcels and $9.50 for large.  (Orders must be placed before 1pm EST for delivery next business day). For International orders and all other specific details please see the Ordering and Delivery tabs at Baby’s Got Style.

Today’s post written by Angela

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There are few people who know style as well as Daniela Minns, owner of prestige baby and kids boutique Baby’s Got Style – www.babysgotstyle.com.au. A former stylist, Daniela is the epitome of stylish, and she has a great eye for what looks on kids.

Baby’s Got Style have just completed their photoshoot for summer styles from Polka, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Cried Wolf, Rock Your Baby, Cheeky Little Soles, Peace Street, Sooki Baby, Ivy Designs, Well Spotted, Ouch, Walnut, Oobi, Coco and Ginger and more.

Feast your eyes on the new pieces available at Baby’s Got Style, and discover Daniela’s Top 5 Picks for Summer below.

Want to get behind the scenes at the BGS summer photoshoot? You can! Head on over to the Baby’s Got Style blog to take a peek.

From top left in rows:

1. Coco and Ginger Mexican Dress (1-6yrs) – $66.00, Oobi Rosette Hairclip (set of 2) – $19.95, Walnut Mary Janes in Pink (sizes 2-10) – $29.95

2. Well Spotted Star Wars Tee (3mth- 6yrs) – $34.95 Note: Ouch hoody and shorts pictured are coming soon.

3. Sooki Baby Little Man Tee (sizes 000-2) $26.95,  Sooki Baby Short (sizes 000-2) – $26.95 and Cheeky Little Soles Natural Casual Shoes (0-18mths) – $39.95

4. Ouch Exotic Floral Mandarin Dress (0-7yrs) – $54.95, Cried Wolf Fedora Hat (OSFA) – $29.95

5. Rock Your Baby Peace Out Skirt (0-7yrs) – $39.95

Baby’s Got Style have some of the best delivery rates and standards on offer. Australia wide, next day delivery is $6.95 for small parcels and $9.50 for large.  Orders must be placed before 1pm EST for delivery next business day. For International orders and all other specific details please see the Ordering and Delivery tabs at Baby’s Got Style.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Hip hip hooray! it’s time to celebrate with Elizabeth at La Toriana – www.latoriana.com.au – as she marks La T’s second birthday.

Elizabeth is giving a free gift away with every order that mentions ‘KSF’ in the comments section at checkout between now and September 30, 2009. You can also go into the draw to win 1 of $1,000+ in prizes – woo! All orders placed between now and 9am 30 October 2009 will automatically go into the draw to win:

1 x $200 La Toriana Gift Voucher
1 x Vanchi Nappy Bag
1 x $150 Baby Jo Organic baby wear pack
5 x Pink Pearl Bracelets (rrp$44.95 each)
15 x Nanny Pickle Door Hangers (rrp$14.95)
2 x 1 year subscriptions to Little One Baby magazine (rrp $29.90)

Scroll to the bottom of the page for terms and conditions of this draw.

As for what to buy at La Toriana right now, well if you have a little girl, then you are in heaven! New season’s Tea Princess and TikiBoo Kids has just landed (New Zealand label Dolly Up will be arriving soon, too!) , and these fresh and very very pretty pieces are in high demand, so don’t waste a moment!!

1. TikiBoo Kids ~ Summer Sun Dress from the Antique Rose Collection - $49.95
2. Dolly Up – coming soon
3. Tea Princess Summer crushed babydoll dress ~ pink – $79.95
4. Dolly Up – coming soon
5. Tea Princess Summer Antique Pearl Party Dress - $89.95 Tea Princess Summer Vintage headband ~ large - $89.95
6. TikiBoo Kids ~ Summer Sun Dress from the Antique Rose Collection - $49.95 TikiBoo Kids ~ Antique Rose Collection Headband/Headscarf - $22.95
7. Tea Princess Summer crushed babydoll dress ~ blue or pink – $79.95 Tea Princess Summer Rose Chic Apron Dress - $64.95

It’s not all about the girls at La Toriana though! While new season’s boys stock is yet to land, there are a
few new products that have arrived that should tickle your fancy if you’re a mum to a little man.

The Queen’s Guardsmen Skittle Set is a gorgeous toy, which also makes a fab decor statement, the AnnieB’s fresh summer pyjamas for boys speak of summer in effortless style, birthdays are sorted with Alannah Rose’s super cute invitations, and why not treat yourself to a new animal-friendly leather-free baby bag from VanChi?

Party on!

1. Queen’s Guardsmen Wooden Skittle Set – $36.95
2. Alannah Rose ‘Beep Beep’ Boys Party Invitations – $24.95
3. AnnieB’s ‘Max’ Designer Boys Pajamas – $39.95
4. VanChi Baby/Parents Urban Sling  Bag in ‘Slate’ – $129.95

La Toriana stock the following babies, girls and boys designer clothing, toys and accessories brands: Acland, Alannah Rose, annieB, Britt, Boxy Design, Annabel Trends, ArgneshRose, Tippie Toes, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Deshabille, Vanchi, Kee-Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Eco Peko, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Three Little Trees, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi, G&T Kids, Eco Peko, TikiBoo Kids, Wild Things of Noosa, and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds, keep customers coming back for more again and again.

2nd Birthday Prize Draw terms and conditions:
All orders placed at La Toriana up until 9am October 30, 2009 will go in the draw. Draw is open to Australian residents only. Prizes will be randomly drawn at 8pm October 30, 2009, and winners will be notified by email, as well as listed in the La Toriana November newsletter and blog.

La Toriana charge $7.95 flat for registered post Australia-wide.  Orders over $150.00 receive FREE shipping and a FREE gift. International orders are welcome. For full postage and delivery information, please click here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Hello hello hello, what do we have here? Nothing less than a super store packed with the most fabulous goodies for your brood, and you too, mama!

Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au – is the location, and the best selection of fashion for babies and kids from birth right through to 16 years, as well as choice prams and strollers, nursery goods, toys and accessories is the citation.

Brands include Aden+Anais, Alimrose Designs, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Bobble Art, Bright Baby, Bugaboo, Cheeky Little Soles, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Danish By Design, David Fussenegger, Eeni Meeni Mini Moh, Eyetribe, Fairy Floss Creations, Fiona by Fiona Scanlan, Fish  Lilly, Fred Bare, Haba, Huckleberry Lane, Huggalugs, Il Tutto, Jooki, Lark Made, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, More 4 Boys, One Red Fly, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Paperartzi, Paper Eskimo, Silver Cross, Sooki Baby, Taia Hair Clips, Tiger Tribe, Tiny Tribe, Tip Toey Joey, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wheely Bug, and Willow and Finn, with swimear from Seafolly and Cuddle Fish arriving soon.

Mums and mums-to-be don’t miss out either: current labels stocked are Metalicus, American Vintage and Juicy Bear, plus Seraphine maternity jeans. Paperartzi Boutique is also expanding their labels for mums to include Gypsy 05, Hudson Jeans, Fluxus, Viktoria & Woods, Anna Campbell and Abi & Joseph, so keep an eye out!

Another treat for mums at Paperartzi Boutique are fab stationery and scrapbooking supplies from prestige brands including American Crafts, Basic Grey, Basic Grey, Bazzill Basics, Cristina Re, Hipp, Kaiser Craft, Kikki K, Making Memories, My Minds Eye, Paperartzi, Provo Craft, REDD Leather and Tombow.

Melissa at Paperartzi Boutique is making KSF readers two great offers until 12 September 2009:

1. FREE postage on ALL orders – enter discount code ‘KIDSTYLE-FREE‘ at checkout to redeem.
2. 10% off ALL Fred Bare stock (new season’s AND sale stock!) – enter discount code ‘KIDSTYLE-1‘ at checkout to redeem. (You will also receive free postage with this offer by selecting free postage at the select shipping method step during checkout).

Hot tip: swing by the Paperartzi Boutique Clearance Sale section for drop-dead bargains. If you’re in the vicinity of Echuca, Victoria, you can also drop into the Paperartzi Boutique’s bricks-and-mortar store.

1. Sooki Baby Boutique Garden Swing Dress (000-2) – $26.95
2. Ouch Car Tee (000-0) – $24.95
3. Mini Metalicus Treasure Chest Dress in Orange – $88.00
4. Sooki Baby Boutique Garden Leggings with Ruffle Bottom (000-2) – $29.95
5. Tommy Rocket Check Me Out Short (8-12yrs) – $71.95
6. Mini Metalicus Footless Tights in Purple – $15.95
7. Tip Toey Joey Crissy Shoe in White/Gold – $52.95 $49.95
8. Tip Toey Joey Olly Shoes in Navy/Charcoal/White – $52.95 $49.95
9. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Navy Blue Ribbed Leggings – $27.94
10. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Aurora Rib Henley Tee – $34.95
11. Fred Bare Summer Floral Bow Dress (2-8yrs) – $96.95 less 10% with offer code until 12 September 2009 = $87.25
12. Silver Cross Dazzle Stroller – $439.00 $395
13. HIPP Baby Bot Elephant Invitation Set (25 invites, magnets and printed envelopes) – $19.95 $18.95
14. Wheely Bug – Large Bee – $119.00
15. Danish by Design Handysitt Natural with Red – $189.95 $185.00

Paperartzi Boutique charges $8.50 flate rate postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $150 after 12 September 2009 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Edwina

Annual Book Week starts today, 22 August, and runs all this week until Friday 28 August.

Now in its 64th year, Book Week is the longest running children’s festival in Australia.

During Book Week schools and libraries all over Australia focus in on books and the importance of reading, with many holding special events to celebrate the occassion.

The Children’s Book Council of Australia is the organiser of the event, and they have a great range of information on Book Week, together with ideas to help you make Book Week extra special.

We hope you enjoy our book picks to celebrate Book Week. You can find more KidStyleFile Book Recommendations here.

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Goodnight, Moon [Board book] by Margaret Wise Brown – $14.99 $12.96 at Fishpond Books

This is a bit of a classic and a perfect bed-time story to share. First published in 1947 and written by Margaret Wise Brown who also wrote a lot of the classic Golden Books. It is a lovely sing-song lullaby story about a little bunny trying to go to sleep. It is set in a great green room with a telephone and a red balloon and a little white mouse and a toy house and a comb and a brush and a bowl full of mush! As the story sing-songs along the room gets darker, so by the end of it there is a lot of shushing to each other as the little bunny goes nigh-nigh. Perfect for lulling your little bunny off to sleep.

Pants by Niles Andreae and Nick Sharratt – $17.99 $15.63 at Fishpond Books

This book as been a BIG time favourite in our house, in fact the pages are actually dog-eared! It is aimed at the Day-Care set and is a very funny, colourful and picturesque book about underwear. It is vibrant and silly and will have you wondering why there aren’t more books about Pants! Highly recommended for all ages.

Frida (Hardcover) by Johah Winter – $35.99 $25.99 at Fishpond Books

This book tells the story of Mexican surrealist artist Frida Kahlo. Frida’s life story is awash with pain and loss that is often reflected in her unique body of work, which is mostly avoided in this children’s book. Instead the story focuses on Frida’s childhood, her father’s influence and the reasons she started to paint and create art. It is illustrated beautifully and conveys the mental imagings of an artist using traditional characters in Mexican folk art, such as funny skeletons, little devils and jaguars. This book is a lovely addition to the book shelf in most homes, but might be a special treat for little artists!

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett – $19.99 $14.99 at Fishpond Books

Set in a wonderful land where wondering what’s for dinner is taken out of your hands. In fact for every meal all you have to do is go outside with your plates and cups and wait for your meal to fall from the sky! Weather reports do try and forecast the incoming ‘weather’ hence the title, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and dinner one night consisted of “lamb chops, becoming heavy at times, with occasional ketchup”. This is a lovely story for sparking the imagination, and its crazy beautiful illustrations are a delight. This book has been made into a feature film, due for release in the US in late September. Unfortunately they have not used the lovely illustrations by Ron Barrett as a reference so I am not sure it will have the same feel, but I am sure it will be still funny.

The Red Balloon by A. Lamorisse – $35.99 $25.99 at Fishpond Books

This book was one of my favourites when I was a child. Set in Paris, it follows a day in the life of Pascal who finds a beautiful red balloon on the way to school. The balloon has a mind of its own and becomes Pascal’s friend. The pages of the book are mostly black and white photographs of the streets of Paris which are great for stimulating the imagination. The book was based on a short film of the same name, which by the magic of the Internet you can see in its entirety here. The book has been re-released and so is available again in a reprinted edition. I still love this book, maybe you remember it too?

Fishpond Bookstore charges $5.99 flat rate postage Australia-wide. Orders over $50.00 are shipped free.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Raspberry Rascals – www.raspberryrascals.com.au has hands down some of the coolest kids clothes online. Di from Raspberry Rascals has pulled together some of the most gorgeous designer childrens clothes from Australia, New Zealand the rest of the world. The range she has collected celebrates colour, prints and beautiful designs. I could easily fill the wardrobe from this store alone!
Great quality brands like Polka, Chalk n Cheese, Tiny Mammoth and Monkey Toes are side by side with New York labels, Pink Chicken (loved by the likes of Harlow and Nicole Ritchie), Kit + Lilli and Lucy Sykes NY, which has a very English feel with a twist of the Hamptons.

Raspberry Rascals are also welcoming 2 new labels for Summer, Dolly Up Designer Children’s Wear and Three Little Trees – both collections are available for pre-order so you can get in early and not miss out. Also available on the site to pre-order right now are Polka, Chalk n Cheese (note: pre ordered items need to be ordered separately from items that are in stock as an additional shipping fee will apply)

As a sweetener to shop, Raspberry Rascals are offering KSF readers a further 15% store-wide until 31 August 2009. Enter code ‘LOVEKSF15′ at checkout to redeem. Spend $150+ and you’ll also receive free postage.

This fabulous offer means that you can shear 15% of new season’s summer stock as well as the up to 50% off sale pieces. Need I say more? Head to Raspberry Rascals and shop like a star!

1. Kit + Lilli Romper – Field of Flowers, Was $66.00, now $59.00 $50.15 with 15% discount
2. Kit + Lilli Romper – Flying Birds in Cherry, Was $66.00, now $44.95 $38.20 with 15% discount
3. Pink Chicken Grace Dress Turquoise Indian Border, was $88.00, now $80.00 $68.00 with 15% discount
4. Pink Chicken Rosa Dress Orange Mini Tulip, was $88.00, now $80.00 $68.00 with 15% discount
5. Chalk n Cheese Daisy June Frock Pale Orange Floral,  was $79.00 now $67.00 $56.95 with 15% discount
6. Chalk n Cheese Kaisa Dress Pink, was $79.00, now $49.95 $42.45 with 15% discount
7. Chalk n Cheese Hannah French Girls Blouse was $79.00 now $44.95 $38.20 with 15% discount
8. Polka Knitted Jumper Monoscope Pattern was $69.95, now $39.95 $33.95 with 15% discount
9. Lucy Sykes Irish Cardigan Cream, was $105.00, now $70.00 $59.50 with 15% discount
10. Chalk n Cheese Marco Polo Navy, $49.00, now $29.95 $25.45 with 15% discount
11. Polka Dark Denim Jeans $69.95, now $39.95 $33.95 with 15% discount
12. Polka Electric Blue Long Sleeved Rashie $59.95 $50.95 with 15% discount
13. Polka Black Dot Bikini $69.95 $59.45 with 15% discount
14. Polka Periwinkle Mermaid One Piece Bathing Suit $69.95 $59.45 with 15% discount

Raspberry Rascals is stocked with items from designers Lucy Sykes, Chalk n Cheese, Kit + Lili, Jolie + Jane, Pink Chicken, Monkey Toes, Polka, Tiny Mammoth and Morgan Wills.

Don’t forget to sign up to the Raspberry Rascals newsletter (you can do so on their homepage; look bottom left) to stay in the loop on what’s happening and newsletter-only exclusive offers.

Raspberry Rascals offer GREAT rates for shipping – Express Post for $6.95 Australia wide and FREE postage for orders over $150. See Deliveries and Shipping for details including International orders.