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Today’s post written by Miki

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I’m shivering my way through an English winter at the moment.  We’ve had record snowfall, a couple of weeks of temperatures never getting out of the minus figures, heavy frosts, fog, you name it.  But all I need to do to virtually feel the sun on my face and a warm breeze in my hair is look at all the beautiful summer collections in Australia’s best online childrenswear boutiques. It never fails to put a smile on my face and always acts as an antidote to homesickness. One of my very favourite online boutiques to banish my winter blues is 5 Little Monkeys – www.5littlemonkeys.com.au.

Ange at 5 Little Monkeys runs the store from her idylic home in Bremer Bay, Western Australia, and she really understands what makes great summer fashion, and 5LM is absolutely packed full of stunning desginer pieces for babies and kids. Try Ouch, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket and Three Little Trees, Miatom, Oobi, Baobab, Wilkie, Nurtured by Nature, x&y threads, Blissy, Wild Things of Noosa, Redsand, Boxdale, run Scotty run, Mon Tresor, Flirty Bird, Baby Legs, Baobab, Aden & Anais, L’il Fraser, Alex & Charli, Hess-Spielzbeug, Keptin-Jr, Rush, Bobble Art, Walnut Melbourne, Holster Sandals, Cocoon Couture, Ikaboo, Kaboosh, Tiger Tribe, Honky Tonk and Gertie & Me on for size!

To crank up the heat a few notches 5 Little Monkeys are running a hot summer sale with up to 50% off store-wide. To reward KSF readers for being so darn cool, Ange at 5 Little Monkeys is giving us all an additional 10% off! That brings the goodness in at up to 60% off!! Use discount code ‘KSFS10′ at checkout to redeem this offer until it finishes at midnight on 31 January 2010.

While you’re throwing cheap-as-chips bargains into your shopping cart, keep an eye out for all the hot new stock arriving at 5LM too.  For example, the Ouch Baby Denim Pinny (no. 11 below) is a new arrival and it’s the perfect trans-seasonal piece for a baby girl.  Wear it as is on hot summer days, and layer it up for cooler weather, it’ll go with absolutely everything. The new T-Bar Sandals in hip metallics from Walnut are hot to trot too, love ‘em! I also love this very rock n roll tee from Tommy Rocket for boys; too cool for school.

The prices below are valid using the code ‘KSF10′ until 31 January 2010.

a. Three Little Trees Butterfly Dress, $55.95 $35.95 less extra 10% = $32.35
b. Baobab Car Stud Tee, $38.95 $29.95 less extra 10% = $26.95
c. Run Scotty Run Peek-a-Boo Ruffle Dress, $59.95 $35.95 less extra 10% = $32.35
d. Baobab Pink Bow Dress, $45.95 $29.95 less extra 10% = $26.95
e. Tommy Rocket ‘Check Me Out’ Short, $66.95 $49.95 less extra 10% = $44.95
f. Ouch Baby Denim Pinny, $40.95 $25.80 less extra 10% = $23.22
g. Ouch Short Sleeve Check Shirt, $43.95 $25.95 less extra 10% = $23.35
h. Ouch Surf Comp Printed Tee, $27.95 $22.95 less extra 10% = $20.65
i. Two Belles Best Day Out Dress, $59.95 $29.27 less extra 10% = $26.34
j. Levis Boys Regular Straight Fit Jeans, $79.95 $59.95 less extra 10% = $53.95
k. Ouch Floral Board Shorts, $39.90 $29.95 less extra 10% = $26.95

5 Little Monkeys charge $7.95 for postage Australia-wide. Check out their Shipping and Returns Page for all the specific details including charges for International orders.

Today’s post written by Bec

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Boy oh boy! You’ll keep you little man looking super smart in these handmade creations from  madeit – madeit.com.au – the handmade market open all day, every day.

You can read more madeit.com.au Five Fabulous Finds posts here.

		Straight Leg Jeans Seller - littleray Price – $30.00 More info/Buy It
		Hawaiian Shorts Seller - cradlejam Price – $18.00 More info/Buy It
		Atticus Toddler Bloomers Seller - amelieatticus Price – $15.00 More info/Buy It
		Bermuda Boy shorts Seller - MyOneBrownMouse Price – $22.00 More info/Buy It
		Boys Shorts ‘Letters’- Sz 3 Seller - seamstressdaughter Price – $15.00 More info/Buy It

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

Today’s post written by Anna

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Through I would love to keep this new little treasure trove of mine a secret, it is with sheer delight that I make some introductions today. So, without any further ado, dear KidStyleFile readers meet May and her beautiful boutique Trunk Show Kids – www.trunkshowkids.com.au. I have that warm fuzzy feeling you’re going to be new best friends!

As a mother of two little girls, May has first hand knowledge of how difficult it can be for busy parents to get out on the hunt for that often elusive bargain. Stocked full of designer samples, factory seconds and end of season stock all at heavily discounted prices; Trunk Show Kids really is a little piece of shopping heaven for the modern parent!

There is serious drool factor going on for me as I relay the list of designers found at Trunk Show Kids. You’ll find Babymel, Bee and Tree Nursery, Bluebird & Honey, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Cried Wolf, Heavenly Creatures, Infancy, Llum, Moppit, Right Bank Babies, Sooki Baby, Storksak, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiger Tribe, Tkxi Surf. And just wait till you feast your eyes on the prices!

Quite literally, every designer is a highlight. But today, special mentions go to Sooki Baby at 50% off and organic baby wear by talented Melbourne mural artist Jane Reiseger. Her label is called Bee and Tree Nursery and it looks luxuriously soft.

You will also find a very special collection of Llum (which is a current hit in the Hoolywood ‘A’ list of parents) at Trunk Show Kids and it really is a very special collection. My favourite is the Llum Sunset – Lily Pond. Check it out at picture #10 below.

Plus (because I know some of you have been waiting for it ) the hottest items currently on offer at Trunk Show Kids are the Baby Change Bags by Babymel and Storksak. Oh yes! At 50-70% off, these bags are high end fashion and quality without the expensive price tag. My favourite two bags are both from Storksak.  The Storksak Emily is just divine. And though I would  choose to have it in Pewter, Angelina Jolie has been seen sporting the black one!  The Storksak Elizabeth is my other favourite.  I love the look of it, and heads up if you are a working mum: this bag has room for your laptop as well as mountain of things we need for little ones.

At Trunk Show Kids, May has taken out all the stress, effort and inconvenience of bargain hunting – all that’s left for us is the fun!  You can shop by brand, or shop by gender and age, all with the cutest little trunk icons to boot! KSF and TSK – you’ll be BFF in no time!!

1. Chalk n Cheese Daisy June Frock -Coral Pink – rrp $79.00 at TSK just $35.00
   
2. Three Little Trees Jarrah Nappy Pants – rrp $37.00 at TSK just $6.00
3. Babymel – Amanda Black Poppy – rrp $129 at TSK just $70
4. Sooki Baby Dog Ate It Tee – rrp $24.95 at TSK just $12.00
5. Right Bank Babies Reversible Skirt – Lemon Dot – rrp $59.95 at TSK just $29.00
6. Cocoon Clothing Stripe Shorts w Salmon Trim – rrp $34.95 at TSK just $12.00
7. Sooki Retro Terry Short – rrp $26.95 at TSK just $13.00
8. Storksak Elizabeth – Tan – rrp $399 at TSK just $200
9. Storksak Emily – Pewter – rrp $229 at TSK just $120
10. Llum Sunset – Lily Pond – rrp $44.00 at TSK just $35.00
11. Sudo Leon Shirt – Black – rrp $54.90 at TSK just $27.00

Trunk Show Kids ship Australia wide for the flat fee of $7.50 and to New Zealand for $9.00.  See the Shipping & Returns Page for full information.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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Dino e Lucia – www.dinoelucia.fr – is a French childrens label founded and designed by Sieglinde de Plas. Sieglinde’s mother was a  fashion model who worked for Balenciaga, and so she grew up surrounded by fabric and creativity.

Obsessed with fashion for as long as she can remember, motherhood was the perfect impetus for Sieglinde to launch her own childrens label Dino e Lucia. (“Dino” and “Lucia” are names that de Plas fancied as a 12-year-old – she wrote a poem about them!)

The collections are inspired by the styling in contemporary women’s and men’s market providing a perfect palate for mini fashionistas. Whilst the shapes are smaller versions of chic adult wear, there are carefully chosen details and a bright colours to suit the mood of childhood. So far, so good: Malia and Sasha Obama wore Dino e Lucia dresses for their first portrait sitting for Annie Liebovitz and Vanity Fair (the store reportedly broke the law by opening on a Sunday for them to shop!)

Currently not available Australia, Dino e Lucia has a store in Paris and also one in St Tropez, so if you are in the neighbourhood, stop by for a look!   If you are like me, and are heading no further than the corner shop then sign up here to get the early word on opening of their online store.

Dino e Lucia currently do not have an online storefront. Sign up here to get the early word on opening of their online store.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Now here’s a sale you absolutely won’t want to miss: the summer clearance at My Brood – www.mybrood.com.au.  No ordinary summer clearance this; there are big discounts (up to 35% off!) on exclusive designer gear that you just won’t find anywhere else, while stocks last only.

There are so many discounts I’ve made a list for you! Check it out:

• Up to 25% off the stunning range of Stephanie Schell maternity wear
• 20% off pretty, sexy Cake Lingerie – the surest way I can think of to make a mum-to-be or new mum feel good!
• 35% off Mia Bossi nappy bags, including this piece of gorgeousness which I am seriously coveting.
• 30% off adorable baby and toddler brands Mad Sky Los Angeles, Mad Boy Los Angeles, Barn Organics, ilovegorgeous and Egg by Susan Lazar. *Wow* is all I can say to that!!
• 35% off skincare from MiniOrganics, and believe me, I wish I’d known about their Soothing Nipple Balm when I was starting out breastfeeding my children.
• 35% off Serena & Lily including moses baskets, cot linen and slings (as favoured by Nicole Kidman) – one of the most desirable nursery brands
  on the planet!
• 20% off baby and toddler shoes from Little Soles and Inch Blue, which are just too darn cute for words.

To sweeten the shopping experience, KidStyleFile readers will receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders $50+. Enter the code ‘KSFJAN‘ at checkout until 31 January 2010 to redeem.

Since we first introduced My Brood to you, there have been some great developments in-store.  The first is the stunning nappy bag brand timi & leslie, which is a bona fide Hollywood favourite being frequently seen on the arms of A-listers Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Christina Aguilera, Courtney Cox, Britney Spears and Tori Spelling.  Keep your eyes peeled for an extended range of timi & leslie will be landing at My Brood soon,  together with some exciting new season collections, some of which are Australia exclusives.

If you’re thinking of decorating, or re-decorating, your child’s nursery or bedroom, then My Brood can help you make it shine with their fab interior design service.

Another exciting development at My Brood is the launch of the new My Brood Baby Shower service. Lucky Sydney mums-to-be can take advantage of the Stylish Sydney Package which includes everything from invitations and decor to catering and gift registry. Never fear though, Lucy at My Brood is most thoughtful, and the rest of us don’t mis out! If you live outside of Sydney, or you don’t want a ‘full’ package, you can choose from the ‘Maxi’ or ‘Mini’ packages. You’ll receive your baby shower in a box, and the day will go like a dream – zero stress all round! Everything you need arrives with a step by step guide on how to put your perfect baby shower together.  Click here for full details.

The prices below are while stocks last, which is not going to be very long…

1. Stephanie Schnell Racer Dress, $255.00 $229.50 – save 10%
2. timi & leslie Parisienne Red Nappy Bag, $370.00 – NEW!
3. timi & leslie Sweetums Travel Wipes Case – Black, $115.00 – NEW!
4. Baby Soles Pink Metro Jane, $42.95 $34.36 – save 20%
5. Mia Bossie Katie Nappy Bag – Popcorn, $250.00 $162.50 – save 35%
6. Inch Blue Guitar Shoes – Black/Cheetah, $39.95 $31.96 – save 20%
7. Serena & Lily Sausalito Basket, $499.00 $324.35 – save 35%
8. Mad Boy Snap Footie, $50.00 $35.00 – save 30%
9. Mad Sky Spring Snap Ruffle, $48.00 $33.60 – save 30%
10. MiniOrganics Soothing Nipple Balm, $32.95 $21.42 – save 35%

My Brood stocks these exclusive brands: Lucky Jade, Mad Sky Los Angeles, Mad Boy Los Angeles,  Barn Organics, Patricia Ann Designs, ilovegorgeous, Cake Lingerie, Serena & Lily, Egg by Susan Lazar, Mia Bossi nappy bags, KissKiss HugHug, MiniOrganics, Inner-b, Sticky Tiki and now timi & leslie.

My Brood offer shipping Australia wide for the flate fee of $8.50 and the flat fee of $15.00 for International Orders. For full shipping informations see the Shipping & Returns Page.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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It never ceases to amaze me just what a creative and talented bunch of people live on this planet, and Kindergallery – www.kindergallery.com has gathered together an absolutely stunning group of them.

A gorgeous online gallery that offering original paintings, limited edition works, prints, stretched canvases, wall decals, mobiles and sculptural objects from some of the world’s finest up-and-coming and established artists, Sydney based Kindergallery focuses on pieces that will complement and enrich a child’s environment and encourage them to acquire the visual language of art and design in a stimulating and lasting way.

Kindergallery is carefully curated and includes something for every budget. Art is a great gift – perfect for a special occasion or as a treat to brighten their world – and is something that children can respond to in different ways as they grow up.

Artists represented at Kindergallery include Ana Ventura, Anna Walker, Gav Barbey, Ida Pearle, Isa Form, Isak, Kahaus, Kate George, Katrin Dauer, Kelly Boulton, Kristin Loffer Theiss, Meredith Gaston, Mimi’lou, Petit Collage, Princess Pearl, Rose Minuscule, Shinzi Katoh, Superoboturbo and Tamar Mogendorff.

Some of my favourites works at Kindergallery would have to be the mobiles from Rose Minuscule, Tamar Mogendorff’s beautiful collection of birds and creatures, the original watercolours by Meredith Gaston, Anna Walker’s happy prints and the vivid dreamscapes of Superoboturbo – and these are just the tip of the ice-berg!

Kindergallery is a most inspiring place to explore  – head over to be treated to the talent on show.

A The Attrapeuse of Clouds by Rose Minuscule  $150
B Flying Stork by Tamar Mogendorff $295
C Butterflies by Anna Walker  $120
D Ugglan Blue by Isa Form  $150
E Lamb Decal by mimi’lou  $100
F Pin Wheel Girl by Petit Collage $25
G Little Faces in Fruit Baskets by Meredith Gaston   $150
H Puddle by Anna Walker  $90
I Mindy Wants to Meet the Cats by superoboturbo  $235

Kindergallery charge from $10 delivery within Australia. International orders are warmly welcomed. Click here to read the full postage and delivery schedule.