KidStyleFile

Today’s post written by Angela

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Here in Australia we are fortunate enough to live our lives in relative peace and comfort, but in other parts of the world girls and women suffer terrible treatment simply by dint of their gender.

Sydney photographer Leah Kua – www.leahkua.com – works with many families Australia-wide to capture their happy moments, their smiles, milestones and joy, and on hearing of the Watoto Living Hope program, determined to bring a smile to marginalised women in Africa too, and set up The Smile Project to do so.

In addition to donating 50% of her session fees to the program until the end of 2010, Leah is offering one lucky person, Australia-wide, the opportunity to win a $2,000 photography prize. All you have to do is make a donation of $2 or more to go into the draw, which closes on 5 June 2010. Find full information here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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The perfect shopping experience for me includes the purchase of a few key children’s fashion pieces, some sexy lingerie for me (as I’m still nursing, this one can be tricky), a handbag or two and some luxury linen, ideally all purchased from the comfort of my lounge room while I’m rugged up in my dressing gown, just after the kids have gone to sleep, and I’m enjoying an evening cuppa.  Fantasy perhaps? Well not today!

My Brood – www.mybrood.com.au – has delighted me with their stockpile of all my favourite things. Everything above is noted amongst their wares plus more. And to top it all off, this month My Brood is having a BIG SALE to celebrate motherhood. My Brood also offer a superior level of customer service: not only are they open 24/7,  but a real person will answer any email request within 60 minutes of it arriving in their inbox (unless they are asleep, which they do sometimes! Although answering your email will be the first thing they do when they wake).

Cake Lingerie, the sexiest and luxurious label for maternity and nursing under garments has HUGE discounts – up to 56% off some items. My eye is on the Cake Black Forest Maternity & Nursing Bra – you can’t even tell its for us nursing mummas!! There are also fantastic savings of up to $100 on Mia Bossi nappy bags, timi & leslie nappy bags (both brands are guaranteed to make a statement) and KissKissHugHug feeding covers and cushions.

For all your expecting mums out there, the entire Stephanie Schell Winter 10 is now available and in stock, but hurry, they range is selling out fast. The range is stylish and chic. The perfect way to show the world that pregnancy doesn’t mean frumpy tent dresses and baby doll dresses only. Oh and nursing mums can pick up a piece or two as well! My favourite is the Stephanie Schell Fitted Square Neck dress which is the perfect special occasion outfit.

Just in time for the colder days afoot, Lucy at My Brood is offering all KSF readers 15% off the entire range of blankets, including the much coveted Patricia Ann Designs and cashmere (ooooh the luxury, the softness…bliss) blankets from Lucky Jade. Enter code ‘BLANKET‘ at checkout to redeem.  And that’s not all…..the super generous My Brood are also gifting all KSF readers with 20% off their range of HandySitt chairs. Enter code ‘CHAIR‘ at checkout to apply this discount. Both offers are valid until 31 May 2010.

PS Further bargains can be found under the SALE page where your will find yourself overcome by the fabulous wares on offer up to 60% off. Find Serena & Lily cot line and AW10 Baby and toddler labels including Egg by Susan Lazar, ilovegorgeous, Mad Sky, Mad Boy, Barn Organics, Inch Blu, Baby Soles right here, as well as lots of items from the interiors collection. You can also join the My Brood newsletter for special subscriber only offers every month.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with codes (read above for details) until 31 May 2010 only.

1. Cake Choc Chip Maternity & Nursing Bra WAS $64.95 NOW $44.95: and Cake Choc Chip Brief WAS $32.95 NOW $15.00
2. ilovegorgeous Gladys Dress WAS $79.99 NOW $59.99
3. ilovegorgeous Pink Stripe Cardi WAS $44.99 NOW $24.99
4. Baby Soles Black Metro Jane WAS $42.95 NOW $24.95
5. timi & leslie Sweetums Travel Wipes Case Eggplant WAS $115.00 NOW $65.00
6. Egg Berry & Navy Dress WAS $65.95 NOW $45.95
7. Mad Boy Snap Footie Onesie $49.99
8. HandySitt Chair in Natural with Red $189.95 LESS 20%= $151.96
9. Stephanie Schell Black & White Knit Tunic $199.00
10. Mia Bossi Caryn Caviar WAS $660.00 NOW  $600.00
11. Egg Pink Knitted Onesie WAS $69.00 NOW $49.95

My Brood stock from a seriously luxurious range of designers including: Aden & Anais, Alannah Rose, Audrey Lewis Collection, Baby Soles, Barn Organics, Cake Lingerie, Egg by Susan Lazar, ilovegorgeous, Inch Blue, Inner-b, KissKiss HugHug, Little Soles, Lucky Jade, Lulu froufrou, Mad Boy Los Angeles, Mad Sky Los Angeles, Maileg, Mia Bossi, Mini Organics, Minui, My Brood Interiors, Patricia Ann Designs, Petit Collage, Saffron Craig, Serena & Lily, Stephanie Schell, Sticky Tiki, Sweetbeets and Timi & Leslie.

My Brood offer shipping Australia wide for the flate fee of $8.50 and the flat fee of $25.00 for International Orders. If you’re changing sizes or a style, My Brood will refund your postage costs to send the item back and then send out your new size/colour for FREE. So, you only ever pay for postage once! For full shipping informations see the Shipping & Returns Page.

Today’s post written by Angela

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We featured Rolobox here on KSF in October 2009, and today have an equally innovative new product that also employs the notions of making use of what otherwise would head to the recycle bin. Meet makedo – www.makedo.com.au -  an Aussie outfit with a global vision for imaginative and sustainable play.

“makedo is a connector system made up of three simple parts – a connector, a hinge and a construction tool – that enables materials including cardboard, plastic and fabric to easily join together to form new objects or structures. When you’re done playing, simply pull it apart to reuse over and over again.”

Sound good? It is! Already receiving accolades from the experts (Treehugger Best Industrial Design or Design Idea and a Red Dot Design Honourable Mention) makedo is a fantastic concept that is only limited by your imagination. I am in absolute awe of the creations that people have made with their makedo kits. View the video below to behold more marvels.

makedo kits are available to buy online from the makedo website, with prices from USD$25.00 (approximately AUD$30) including shipping for a limited time only.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Though the weather is a little cooler, the sky a little greyer, after a jaunt through the pages of hip boutique Ten Little Indians –www.tenlittleindians.com.au, I am convinced that there need not be a single day coloured by the ‘winter blues’ this coming winter.

Ten Little Indians has bought together a vibrant mix of designer labels that will ensure there is a splash of colour and warmth in your little ones wardrobe for every day this winter.  Make sure you check out the latest fashion to arrive from Cocoon Clothing, Little Leona, Mon*star kids, plus the beautiful range of accessories from Shanghai Ruby & Ruby Luxe.

There are also some fantastic new products like the Way Cool Stamp Sets from Tiger Tribe which make great gift ideas – or a surprise activity to be put aside for a coming rainy day. Oh yes indeed, I know a certain little someone who will be itching to put his superhero powers to work with the Way Cool Superhero Stamp Set!

You may have already picked up on the ‘lovin’ it’ vibe for this year’s winter range from ALEX & ANT here at KSF – and Ten Little Indians are lovin’ it too! Lovin’ it sooo much in fact that they are sharing the love with a special treat: buy any two items from their range and receive a FREE Alex & Ant Wrap, while stocks last.

You can also score 20% off all clothing (*excluding Oobi, Alex & Ant & Chook Leaf) at Ten Little Indians until midnight 27 May 2010. This great discount is applicable on what’s on offer in the sale section of the store where there’s up to 50% off to be found already. YES!!! Enter ‘KIDSTYLE’ at the checkout to redeem and feel the love.

Prices quoted in red below are only applicable until midnight May 24, 2010 when orders are placed with exclusive KSF discount code (see above).

1. Cocoon Clothing Boho Dress Blue Print $54.95 less 20% = $43.96
   
2. Cocoon Clothing Velour Poncho Green $44.95 less 20% = $35.96
   
3. Alex & Ant Cat LS Tee $39.95
4. Heavenly Creatures Carousel Tutu $63.95 less 20% =$51.16
5. Munster Rocker Hoodie $59.95 less 20% =$47.96
6. Tiger Tribe Way Cool Superhero Stamp Set $14.95
7. Alimrose Hamptons Girls Apron $24.95 less 20% =$19.96
8. Chook Leaf Cochin Shoe – Stone Silver & Metallic Biege $79.95
9. Cowboy Jack Poppets Blue/Tan $54.95

Ten Little Indians stock items from brands: 2 Little Boys, Albetta, Alex & Charli, Alex Toys, Ali Bird, Alimrose Design,Bebe by Minihaha, Big by Fiona, Bluebird and Honey, Bobbleart, Books to Wear, BoyleIndustries, by OMA, Charli & Ant; Cheeky Monkey, Chook Leaf, Coco & Ginger,  Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Cried Wolf, Dumpling Dynasty, Emotion & Kids, Emperor’s Laundry, Fish Lily, Flash Harry Studios, GaiaOrganic Cotton, Gimmo, Heavenly Creatures, Itch Design, Knox & Floyd, Lakeland Mini, Lark, LilSpunk, Little Chipipi Moveables, Little Leona, Little Swish, Littlehorn, Lotus Linens, me2me2, Meet Me at Mikes, Melissa & Doug, Miatom, Mill&Mia, minti, Miny Mo, Monstar Kids, Monster Couture, Moppit, Mudpuppy, Munster, My Child Magazine, My Picture Story Book, No3No4, Noonoo, Oobi Baby, Peggy, Penny Scallan, Pidgeonhole, Purebaby, Raff + Lulu, Robert Gordon Australia, RosieFlo, Ruby Luxe, Rush, Serena & Lily, Sew Your Own, Shanghai Ruby, Sophie the Giraffe, SparkleT, Tayla-Lu Swimwear, TenLittleIndians, The Little Experience, The Source, Tiddles&Chich, Tiger Tribe, Tin Lid Designs, TkxiSurf, and tomtom designs.

Ten Little Indians ships daily using Express Post for flat rate shipping of $7.50 (deliveries over $150 are shipped free of charge) across Australia.  Flat rate international shipping charges available. Click here for further details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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The My Child magazine/KidStyleFile ‘Street Style’ competition continues this quarter in the Winter issue of My Child, on stands in all good newsagents from today (you can also subscribe here).

All you have to do to enter is submit photos of your kids in their funkiest and finest fashion, together with the little street styler’s name, age, photo location, details of their outfit and where it’s available from, to competitions@poppetgroup.com.au.

Every three months KidStyleFile and My Child will award the photographer of our favourite shot a fantastic fashion  and accessory prize pack from ALEX&ANT valued at over $490. Terms and conditions apply to entry; check the My Child website for details.

Stay tuned for the first round winner to be announced shortly!

Today’s post written by Anna

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Every significant milestone is worthy of a moment to pause, reflect, then kick your heels off and party I say! This month, the girls of Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au have double the reason to celebrate.

First is the arrival of another WDYGT? baby! Congratulations to Melony and family on the safe arrival of their 3rd child Harrison! No doubt little Harrison, you are being lavished with all the love wee little babies deserve.

Toni and Melony are also singing a very loud and proud “Happy Birthday to you dear Where Did You Get That?”. This gorgeous boutique is turning two and they are celebrating their 2nd Birthday with a sale!

So you, dear KidStyleFilers are being lavished with love too! You can take 20% off store wide – including already reduced stock (this will make some sale items up to a whopping 90% off!).  You’ll need discount code ‘KSF-BDAY‘ at checkout to redeem. This birthday offer expires midnight 23 May, 2010.

With a 20% discount, now would be a great time to stock up on some great winter fashion from some sensational brands. Jump in now and source new season Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Daily Tea, Goorin Brothers while the size you’re after is still in stock.

You can also get one of the gorgeously hip beanbags from brand MOJO, and shop till you drop for toys games and accessories and more from brands Le Toy Van, Eco Cocoon, Thermos, Dezign with a Z just to name a few. Don’t forget that Where Did You Get That? stock an absolutely stunning selection from French brand Djeco.

Plus, with 60-70% off all summer fashion (plus the birthday sale discount) pick some lovely summer items for an absolute bargain! Ah, Happy Birthday, Where Did You Get That?, party on!

Prices quoted in red below are only applicable until 23 May 2010 with code. Read above for details.

a. Two Belles Cherry Hooded Tee $58.00 less 20% = $46.40
b. Daily Tea Long Sleeve Sparrow Banded Dress $36.95 less 20% = $29.56
c. Goorin Kids Matilda Kids Gatsby – Natural $34.95 $27.96 less 20% = $22.36
d. Two Belles Beautiful Lady Tee $50.00 less 20% = $40.00
e. EcoCocoon Urban Chic Drinking Cups Set $39.95 less 20% = $31.96
f. MOJO Mini Me Beanbag Chair Lime Green $56.95 less 20% = $45.56
g. Tommy Rocket Crest Hooded Tee $64.00 less 20% = $51.20
h. Tommy Rocket Straight Leg Jean $75.00 less 20% = $60.00
i. Daily Tea Rocketbot Double Decker Tee $29.95 less 20% = $23.96
j. Djeco Chess Set $33.00 less 20% = $26.40

Where Did You Get That? stocks Allen & Unwin Publishers, Angel Flames, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Candela, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Ellie Bellie Kids, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Girls 4 Sport, Goorin Brothers, Intelliplay, Le Toy Van, Lelli Kelly, Manhattan Toy Company, Merrigold Wooden Toys, MOJO,  Morgan & Milo, Radio Flyer, Stella Cove, Tango Books, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wagonware, and Zid Zid Kids.

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can choose either standard shipping for $7.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. See the Help page for full information.