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Today’s post written by Miki

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If someone was to ask me to describe a kids designer fashion superstore, all I’d have to do would be point them in the direction of Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au.

In operation since 1996 in their extremely hip Melbourne-based bricks and mortar stores, and online since 2006, Buckets & Spades is a wonderland of children’s fashion.  The list of brands that Zlata and her team stock surpasses impressive: Fred Bare, Trelise Cooper Kids, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Oobi, Ed Hardy, Diesel, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Hula Girl, Eeeni Meeni Miini Moh and Guess Kids, and footwear from Diesel, Giocattoli, Garvalin, LelliKelly, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada and Bimbi.

But that’s not all that makes Buckets & Spades so fabulous.  The range of sizes goes from 000 all the way up to 14 (parents of hard-to-dress tweens, rejoice!), the sheer number of items instore is astounding and their sales are truly spectacular.

Take the current sale as an example: right now Zlata has done her final markdowns on Summer stock, with up to 70% off 1,000+ items.  OVER ONE THOUSAND ITEMS, people – and at such amazing prices you almost won’t be able to believe your eyes!  It goes without saying that the sale is only while stocks last, and it also goes without saying that at up to 70% off this won’t be very long.

*Sale prices are as marked and quoted in red below.  These prices will only apply while stocks last.

No links today, as Buckets & Spades is a frames-based site. Use the search tool and the menu options on the Buckets & Spades site to locate the goodies below.

1. Trelise Cooper Kids Blue Bow You Top, $109.00 $69.00
2. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Dress – Pockets, $94.00 $59.00
3. DIESEL Timesh T-Shirt, $129.00 $65.00
4. GUESS America Sailor Capri Pants, $119.00 $59.00
5. Trelise Cooper Kids Nom De Bloom Skirt, $189.00 $89.00
6. GUESS Athnic Boy Tee, $54.95 $29.00
7. FRED BARE Xmas Story Print Tiered Dress, $83.60 $59.00
8. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh T-Shirt Twin Neck, $56.00 $30.00
9. FRED BARE Bamboo Print Short, $66.00 $39.00
10. Minti Acid Bomb Vest, $69.00 $39.00
11. FRED BARE Bird Print Short, $66.00 $35.00
12. GUESS Car Pleated Bermuda, $79.96 $45.00

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.

You will find fantastic designer brands at Buckets & Spades, including: Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Diesel, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Trelise Cooper Kids, Guess, Fiona, Hula Girl, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Minti, Ed Hardy, Oobi, Little Horn and Petit Bateau.

Buckets & 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 Leah

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One of my embarrassing quirks is my love for celebrity gossip and fashion. I try very hard to hide this little obsession interest, but with all the activity with this weeks Golden Globes I have been swept away – not by the dresses, not by the celebs, but by the Boom Boom Room.  This is the place that all celebrity parents go to to discover the very best in new kids fashion. It’s like a trade show, but they get to take it all home!!

One of the selections that celebrities were snapping up this year was New Zealand’s very own Nature Baby which is stocked at Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au.  The Nature Baby range includes organic cotton and organic merino wool, which is becoming a keen favourite amongst celebrity parents who are using their influence to support companies that care for our environment.  Little Pinwheel’s Nature Baby range includes sleepwear, active wear, wraps, hats and select fashion pieces which will compliment any wardrobe.  My eye is on the Nature Baby gift pack which includes a long sleeve suit, drawstring pants, booties and a knotted beanie – all perfect for a new edition to any family.

When Katie Holmes arrived in Melbourne to shoot her latest film she was accompanied by daughter, Suri Cruise. To many, it was rather the other way around! Suri was popular amongst the tabloids, and all the celebrity fashion stalkers (like…ahem…myself) had our eyes on her latest attire. The Polka Mini-Maxi dress that Suri wore on a park visit with her parents quickly became the favourite of many mini fashionistas – so much so that it was sold out for months! A new drop has just landed at Little Pinwheel, and they are selling quickly, so move fast if you want to snare one.  A special note for tween parents:  Polka sizing caters for infants right up to size 10, and you can take your fill of the range at Little Pinwheel.

On a final note, the much lauded Taiwanese Nellystella is not far off now. Little Pinwheel will be featuring the range with its arrival at the end of January. Boom Boom!

Little Pinwheel have reduced all summer fashion from designer luminaries including Polka, mill&mia, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch Design, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Couture, Rittenhouse Kids and L’il Ludy by 50%, and you can receive an *additional 10% off store-wide*, including Nature Baby, Lark Designs, monte&tex, Sevi Toys and more, using coupon code ‘KSF10‘ until 31 January 2010, while stocks last.

*storewide discount excludes Nellystella

Discounted prices below are valid with code (read above) until 31 January 2010 only.

Polka Mini-Maxi dress WAS $89.95 THEN $59.95 LESS 10% $53.96
Polka Chief Inspektor Hat WAS $24.95 THEN $18.70 LESS 10% = $16.83
Polka Lucky Shirt WAS $64.95 THEN $32.50 LESS 10%= $29.25
Polka Paper Boy Shorts WAS $49.95 THEN $25.00 LESS 10%= $22.50
Polka Tuxedo Dress WAS $94.95 THEN $47.50 LESS 10% = $42.75
Nature Baby Gift Pack $89.95 LESS 10% =  $80.96
Cried Wolf Dead Willy Tee WAS $39.95 THEN $20.00 LESS 10% = $18.00
Cried Wolf Andi Boardshort WAS $54.95 THEN $27.50 LESS 10% = $24.75
Cried Wolf Misfit Wolf Tee Was $39.95 THEN $20.00 LESS 10% = $18.00
Cried Wolf Eric Boardies WAS $54.95 THEN $27.50 LESS 10% = $24.75
Heavenly Creatures Alice Smocked Dress Was $66.00 THEN $33.00 LESS 10%= $29.70
Heavenly Creatures I Believe New Wing Top $39.95 LESS 10% = $35.96

Little Pinwheel charge $7.50 flat-rate Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome. Please see the Little Pinwheel Delivery page for full information on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Leah

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For the last week I have spent my days building sand castles on the beach and chasing pelicans, so I’m having some SALES withdrawals.  I know just the cure! A sale which will allow me to add a few pieces to the kidlets cupboard in preparation for Master R’s very first day at preschool which is only days away. Enter Chic Kids – Chic Kids – chickids.com.au.

Take  a delicious 15% off  store wide at Chic Kids – including items already marked down by up to 30%! – and be laughing all the way to the school gate. Enter ‘CHICKIDSKSF‘ at checkout for your discount until 31 January 2010.

For a year or two now, I have routinely pounced on items from the Moppit range at Chic Kids. Australian designed, and loved by the likes of Suri Cruise, the Moppit range has introduced some jaw dropping coolness to both my munchkins wardrobe.  But what to choose?!? I’m thinking the Moppit Bat Tree Tee for Master R to begin with, and perhaps the Moppit Grey/Blue Checked Shorts.

Miss N won’t be left out of course! If you have a little girl, you know how easy it is to lose yourself in their wardrobe….so today I am pacing myself. Ooohhh, it’s so hard!  I am a huge fan of Baobab. The one dress I have from the range so far must be one of her most durable dresses. It withstands her endless rolls in the grass, washes so well and always gains attention. So, I think I’ll add to her collection with the Baobab Red Peacock Dress. I’m also well taken with the Dolly Up collection. What will you pick?

Chic Kids stock a huge range of items from Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Aroma Baby, Asthma Friendly, Babymode, Baby Einstein, Babyboo, Babylegs, Baobab, Baby Bee Cino, Beach Bums, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Jnr by Minihaha, Books To Wear, Bright Starts, Brio, Bunnykins, Cheeky Monkey, Chic Kids, Crocodile Creek, Disney DVD, Eternal Creation, Fairy Girls, Fresh Baked, Get Fresh, GUND, Jacques Farel, Kaloo, Kate Finn, Kiddy Sac, Le Bon, Little Heros, Little Swish, Look at the Wall, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Mini Mermaid, Mon Tressor, Mooo, Mooo – New, Mooo T-shirts, Mooo Toys, Moppit, Mother Hen, New Seasons, No Throw, okidokie, Opal London, Ozbozz, Pebbles, Plumb, Poche, Princess Ratbag Pettiskirts, S & S Fortuna, Sckoon Organic, Soda Kids, Sparkle T, Star & Rose, Starchild, Taggies, The Happiest Baby, Tickled Pink, Tkxi Surf, verymeri, Walt Disney Records, Wild Eagle Trading, and yoli-poli.

Prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until 31 January 2010 only.

1. Mini Mermaid Dolly WAS $64.00 THEN $44.80 LESS 15% = $38.08
2. The Fairy Girls Long Pink Ballet Dress WAS $36.95 LESS 15% = $31.41
3. Kid’s On The Go Luggage Tags WAS $7.95 LESS 15% = $6.75
4. Dolly Up Lace Pearled Singlet WAS $46.95 THEN $42.26 LESS 15% = $33.92 Dolly Up Vintage Ribboned Skirt WAS $59.95 THEN $53.96 LESS 15% = $45.87
5. Moppit La Princesse Tee WAS $44.95 THEN $31.47 LESS 15% = $26.71 &  Moppit Bree Ra Ra Skirt WAS $49.95 THEN $34.95 LESS 15% = $29.71
6. Moppit Bat Tree Tee WAS $39.94 THEN $27.96 LESS 15% = $23.77 &  Marquise Striped Shorts WAS $29.95 THEN $20.96 LESS 15% = $17.82
7. Sparkle T I Love Paris Wooden Puzzle WAS $29.95 LESS 15% = $25.46
8. ‘My Body’ Blanket Sleeper – Blue WAS $44.95 THEN $33.71 LESS 15% = $28.65
9. Skcoon Organic Kabuki Kimono And Pants WAS $51.95 THEN $36.36 LESS 15% = $30.91
10. Mon Tresor Hair Clips – Sunday Sorbet WAS $7.95 LESS 15% = $6.75

Postage at Chic Kids is determined by weight and/or size. For most items postage will be $7.95. Orders over $200 receive free postage. See the Chic Kids FAQs for details.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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I have been having a great time putting together this weeks post from The Crafty Crow. Cassi has such amazing website linking to heaps of great craft tutorials to enjoy with your little ones. Here are some of my favourites. Enjoy!

1. Rainbow Stars

Theseare such gorgeous Waldorf inspired window stars from Garden Mama.

2. Gluten Free Play Clay Beads

Play Clay is a lot of fun, you can mold it, dry it and paint it. Jessica Wilson has posted this cute tute on Craftzine.

3. Creation Station

This is what I need to do at our place. A Creation Station is perfect way to manage all the bits and bobs that come with kids crafty creations. They can even help keep it tidy when you are done! (fingers crossed!)

4. Matchbox Bugs

Aaaah so cute, these remind me of the Bug family that lived on the window sill in Sesame Street. Make your own Matchbox Bugs with this cute tute from Sydney Mum, Coloured Buttons.

5. Finish the Picture

I love this idea, quick and easy and I imagine you could get some of these ready before hand for a long trip or restaurant event. More great ideas at artprojectsforkids.org

6.  Twig Chair

Dad? Grandpa? Check out how cool this twig chair is?  Twig Chair instructions here.

7. Bandana Quilt

This is an easy and quick way to make a colourful and fun quilt.

8. Printable Tickets

Every bedroom play or talent show needs its own box office so why not print these cute Tickets before showtime.

9. Babushka Pencil Toppers

One Crafty Mumma has a lovely tutorial on these super cute Babushka Pencil Toppers, there is also instructions for a house and car too.

10. Mark Your Shadow

I love this idea. It is so simple as well as educational – I imagine it would also be a lot of fun marking the shadows. Good project for a few kids and – yippee! – mess free!

You’ll find many more ideas like these at The Crafty Crow, I hope you’ll come by and say hello! If you have a project that you would like to submit then send it my way – details are in the right column on The Crafty Crow.

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

Today’s post written by Angela

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Have fun and be ready before the bell goes with Mooo’s – www.mooo.com.au – most impressive back to school specials on personalised backpacks, pencil cases, lunch bags, library bags and duffle bags. The more you buy, the more you save! It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

1. Buy any 2 products from Mooo’s personalised bags category and scoop 15% off each bag product with discount code: ‘2bag15‘
2. Buy any 3 products from the personalised bags category and get 20% off each bag product with discount code   ‘3bag20‘
3. Buy any 3 products from the personalised bags category and get 25% off each bag product with discount code ‘4bag25‘

This offer runs until 28 February 2010, and is not valid in conjunction with any other Mooo promotions, which include 25% off invitations and stationery, and up to 80% off name labels – very cool offers in their own right!

In addition to bags, stationery and name labels, Mooo produces an extensive range of personalised canvases and clothing in a huge range of designs and colour choices.

Today’s post written by Leah

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T-shirts are the uniform of childhood: practical, easy care and super comfortable they are an easy win for parents and kids. I am always on the lookout for unique t-shirts for my kids, so when I came across Threadless Kids – kids.threadless.com, the offshoot of the grown-ups t-shirt brand Threadless, I was instantly in t-shirt heaven.

The Threadless Kids range is truly phenomenal with literally hundreds of designs, colours and styles to choose from. All t-shirts, onesies and hoodies are 100% ring spun cotton and cater for all ages from 0-12 years with adult versions available as well. The sizing is in American format, so with babies sizing is in months and toddlers/adolescents in 2, 4, 6, 8. 10 and 12. Pricing ranges from USD$ 9.00 – USD$30.00 for t-shirts, onesies and hoodies.

Threadless is is unique in that it is also an online community where designers around the world can interact with the buying public to discuss ideas and receive feedback. Have you got an idea for a t-shirt? Well at Threadless you can submit your design, receive feedback and based on its popularity, and have it added to the range!

Another delight at Threadless is their custom of providing unique names for each product. You will find “Hey. Let’s Go Do Fun Stuff”, “Loch Ness Imposter”, “Nothing Rhymes with Orange” and “The League of Cliché Evil Super-Villains” among their wide range of cooler than cool items.

A useful hint: if you sign up for their newsletter (see their homepage) you will receive special member only offers regularly through the year.

Threadless Kids ship internationally. Click here to read the full Service & Help FAQ.