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Today’s post written by Edwina

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‘I Made This’ is Kidstylefile’s new fortnightly column supporting independent baby and kid’s designer-makers and bringing you a selection of the freshest new talent to discover.

This week we have the a gorgeous Alphabet print, Dragon fly picture, personalised blanket in cotton or wool, cutey Babushka pillow and a repurposed shirred Dress or Top.  Be sure to click through to each of  the featured designer-maker’s sites to view their other equally clever creations.

If you’re an independent designer-maker just starting up then you may be eligible to make a submission to be featured. Click here to view eligibility criteria and submission requirements.

1. Evie the Elephant: Alphabet Print, Print only $AUD30, Framed $AUD90 + post

“With a fresh, clean look, and fun colours that can be customised to suit your decor, my aim is to create fun and educational artworks to stylishly decorate your nursery. This Alphabet print is one of may favourites and is available to suit boys, girls or both.”  – Designer/Maker, Lauren Jennings

Interested in: Individal customer orders, and wholesale orders.

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2. Ooakly: Wall Art, $AUD50 + post

“Ooakly aims to fill empty walls and bare bookshelves with clever, colourful and one of a kind designs sure to bring a smile to any face.  Each piece is lovingly hand drawn, hand painted and hand stitched.  Unique differences in each artwork ensure no two are ever exactly the same.” – Designer/Maker, Jenny Ellmers, Ooakly

Interested in: Individual orders, and wholesale orders.

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3. Knit Baby: Personalised  Blanket, Cotton $AUD175.00, Merino Wool $AUD195  + post

“A special blanket provides comfort and security to a baby. I design contemporary blankets that enable the customer to personalise the blanket with a name, motif and colour scheme that best suits the baby’s personality and nursery decor. I handcraft each blanket using 100% cotton or 100%  wool.”  - Designer/Maker,  Elizabeth Thompson, Knit Baby

Interested in: Individal customer orders.

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4. Mulberry Road: Babushka Cushion, $AUD35.00 + post

“This cushion is in red with white polka dots and has three Babushkas sitting in a row with ric rac ribbons sewn at the ends.   The cushion opens with an envelope closure at the back and insert can be removed and cover can be washed by hand.” – Designer/Maker, Nicole Casha, Mulberry Road

Interested in: Individual orders, and wholesale Orders.

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5. Sparkle Panda: Shirred Bodice Summer Dress or Top, $USD20.00 + post

“The Shirred Bodice Dress is a repurposed vintage pillowcase which will last from dress at size 1 to top at size 3.  SparklePanda Design creates one-of-a-kind handmade childrens clothing from repurposed vintage and modern fabrics, focussing on long-wearing and fun retro-styled clothing that doesnt cost the earth”. -  Designer/Maker Sharon Binns, Sparkle Panda

Interested in: Individual orders, and wholesale orders.

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Please visit individual sellers for postage and delivery information to your location.

Today’s post written by Leah

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A hip hop, hippity hop …dance your way to a clearance sale where you will find some of your favourite brands slashed in price, but not in their certainty to add some hip styling to your kidlets wardrobe. Of course we’re talking about The Hip Infant – www.thehipinfant.com.au. Mel and her teams have been delivering hip style to babies and kids online since 2005 now, and with four kids under her belt Mel really know what a mum needs to make life with kids good!

Currently (and I say this as stock is selling super fast) within the clearance stock area, you will find 40% off all Ouch and Plum products,  20% off Pure Baby (excluding the essentials range) and a whopping 40% off Pure Baby sleeveless sleeping bags and 30% off Snugglebum as well as a wealth of other items, with price knockdowns of up to 75% off (more pieces have just been added, too, my eyes are popping out of my head here!!).

New to The Hip Infant is the super sweet label Buttermilk Baby. If you have a wee bub under 1 year you have trumped me, as the range is for infants up to a size 0. *Sigh*. They are just so cute that I’m thinking I’ll have to buy a few of these for some new arrivals in my friendship circle just to get my hands on them. They are truly refreshing, with that just hatched feel, and so easy to mix and match. I can see the current range as suitable for all year round as they are lightweight, yet warm enough to keep the chill off baby.

In addition to the bragains galore up to 75% off  in the Clearance section, Mel at The Hip Infant has a super hot offering to keep the frosty winter blues away: Aden + Anais dream blankets, winter warmth swaddles and hooded towels and all other stock (excluding those identified with New in the product title) are available to KSF readers at a unheard of 50% off simply by entering ‘KSF-wrap‘ at check out, while stocks last until 30 June 2010. No, this isn’t a dream, it’s a *dream come true*! Head on over while there’s still stock available!

Discounted prices quoted below are available while stocks last until 30 June 2010 only. Please read above for the 50% off discount code for Aden + Anais products.

Ouch: Ouch Knitted Onsie Pink Stripe $44.95 $26.97; Ouch Gumboots Multi Blue Stripe $26.95 $16.17; Ouch Long Sleeve Knit Grandpa Top Charcoal Stripe $37.95 $22.77; Ouch Leggings Knitted Stripe Charcoal $35.95 $21.57.

Snugglebum: Snugglebum Pyjamas Little Liddy Jumpsuit $39.95 $27.95; Snugglebum Mushies Long John $39.95 $27.95; Snugglebum Pyjamas Marlin Stripe Sleeper $39.95 $27.95.

Pure Baby: Pure Baby Organic Sleeping Bag Sleeveless Steele Blue Starry Nights $59.95 $35.97; Pure Baby Organic Knitted Socks Pale Pink $24.95 $18.71; Pure Baby Organic Growsuit Primrose With Gathering $39.95 $29.97.

Plum: Plum Baby Romper With Front Stitch Detail Pale Blue $27.95 $16.77; Plum Baby Romper Sweet Mint Floral $24.95 $14.97.

Aden & Anais: Aden + Anais Muslin Sleeping Bag Orange Fish-1 only x-large $39.95 LESS 50%= $19.98; Aden + Anais Dream Blanket Lime/Brown $51.50 LESS 50%= $25.75; Aden + Anais 100% Cotton Hooded Towel + Wash Cloth Set Aqua: $34.95 LESS 50%= $17.48.

Buttermilk Baby: Buttermilk Baby Envelope Neck Singlet Pink $14.50; Buttermilk Baby Long Sleeve All In One Mint $29.95; Buttermilk Baby Long Sleeve Envelope Neck Tee Mint $19.95.

The Hip Infant the following brands: Aden + Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alex Toys, Alphasketti, Annabel Trends, Babylicious, Baby Einstein,Baby Legs,  Bbox, Belly Art, Billie Goat Soap, Blabla, Blik Wall Graphics, Bluebird and Honey, Brio, Bobble Art, BUD, Candela, Cheeky Monkey, Chilli Kids,  Coco & Eli, Crocodile Creek, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, Dwell Studio, Elegant Baby, Evetribe, Fiesta Crafts, Flensted Mobiles, Fleurville, Foogo By Thermos, For Walls, French Bull, Funtainer By Thermos, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gijmmo, Goki, Green To Grow, Haba, Heimess, Hip Stuff, Honey Sticks Love Mae, ID Tee, Infancy, ITZBEEN, Janod, JellyCats, Jewel Queen, Kathe Kruse, Keptin Jr, Kiddopotamus, Kristy Clayton Art, Lima Bean, Little Einsteins, MELOBABY, Milestone Press, Milk & Co Baby, Minimonkey, Oeuf NYC, Oricom Baby Monitors, Olli & Pop, Ouch, Plum Baby, Present Time, Printspace. Pure Baby, Qubies, Rockabye Baby, Rondeau Industries, Sambellina, Sigikid, Simple Gorgeous Storage, Skip HOP, Snugglebum, Sparkle T, Teeny Me, The Hip Infant, The Hip Infant Limited Edition Basics, Tip Top Joey, Tippy Toes, Tiger Tribe, Tommee Tippee, Toys Pure, Trunki, Wall Candy Arts, Wee Gallery.

The Hip Infant charges a flat rate of $8.50 for Australia-wide shipping. For all details please see the delivery page. International orders are warmly welcomed: head to International Orders page for full info.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Yesterday’s Winter Solstice is my cue to start thinking about the next season. A bit early, you may think, but I like to plan the central theme of my kidlets wardrobe far in advance. This allows me to budget, and search for complementary pieces that together will create what I think is the perfect get-up.

When I spotted the Aunty Ollie – www.auntyollie.com- Spring/Summer 2010-11 collections I forgot about the overcast skies outside my window, and instantly dreamed of lazy summer days, barefoot walks on the beach and ice-cream. What a divine range Jodie has dreamed up. It’s retro sweet combined with old world charm. The prints! used throughout are intoxicating, I really can’t get enough! Aunty Ollie is sugar and spice and all things nice with just a touch of puppy dogs tails! You’ll find the sweetest ensembles for your little princess, as well as some classy attire for your little man.

Browse through the next collection and feel the warm sun on your face for yourself! Aunty Ollie’s Spring/Summer ’10-’11 collections for babies and kids are online and available to purchase now, thanks to the fact that Aunty Ollie releases southern and northern hemisphere collections every season.

Also, don’t forget to check out Aunty Ollie’s  current birthday celebrations: a lucky dip where every shopper will receive a surprise garment in their order, and a competition where one lucky shopper will win $500 store credit at Aunty Ollie. Both of these promotions end 30 June 2010. Click here for full information.

LEFT: Midsummer Maxi Dress Green (Also available in Pink, Blue, and Green Birds) RIGHT: Brunch Dress Yellow Stars & Stripes (Also available in Retro Sundae, Blue Soldiers, White Green, Green/Red, Blue/Pink and Red Apples).

LEFT: Dress Up Day Dress Cupcakes (Also available in China Girls, Cupcakes, and Daffodils) RIGHT: Summertime Dress Teal Peacock Feather (Also available in Cherries, Cupcakes, Pink Flowers)

LEFT: Veronica Short Cupcakes (Also available in Cherries, Kittens, Blue Check, Red Spot, Denim) RIGHT: Betty Short Check (Also available in Yellow, Denim, Blue, and Pink)

TOP LEFT: Demis Kaftan Blue Cupcakes (Also available in Yellow Stars, Blue Check, Cherries) BOTTOM LEFT: Mama Play With Me Top Purple Circles (Also available in Daffodil, Retro Sundaes, Soldiers) RIGHT: Midsummer Top Green (Also available in Pink, Blue, Green Birds)

LEFT: Boho Skirt Retro Sundae (Also available in White Green, Blue Pink, Yellow) RIGHT: Promenade Skirt Red (Also available in Yellow, Check, and Pink)

Little Man Shirt SS Red Check (Also available in Bicycles, Taxi, Trains, Black Shark, Surfie Cars, Motorbikes, Blue Planes, White Planes, Blue Check, Cream Transport, Retro Transport, Blue Fish)

LEFT: Tough Short Denim (Also available in White Stripes, Brown White Stripes) TOP RIGHT: Lightweight Short Brown Check (Also available in Blue Plaid, Blue Check) BOTTOM RIGHT: Lounge Lizard Pant Brown Check (Also available in Plaid and Blue Check)

LEFT: Prepster Shirt Brown Pink Bamboo (Also available in Blue, Green) RIGHT: Demis Kaftan Brown Bamboo (Also available in Blue Fish and Black Shark)

Tearaway Romper Nautical (Also available in Fish, Green Stripe, Transport)

LEFT: Tearaway Romper Cherry (Also available in Blue Floral, Green Toy) RIGHT:Angel Romper Apple (Also available in Kitten, Floral, Cherry, Cupcake)

LEFT: Flounce Dress & Pant Set Apples (Also available in Cupcake, Chinese, Floral, RIGHT: Park Days Dress & Pant Set Blue Floral (Also available in Sundae, Pink Toy, Blue Cupcake)

Aunty Ollie postage charges to Australia start at USD$10 (currently just under AUD$11.00) for up to three items.

Today’s post written by Anna

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When I hit the shops for spot of bargain hunting, I love nothing more than walking into a store to discover a range of bargain racks already marked down to a set price, so I am very excited to let you know that this is exactly what you will find now at Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au.

First stop, the winter clearance section where you’ll discover a host of current season savings of up to 75% off, all laid out just the way I like it – in virtual sale racks! You can select from the $25 Rack a $35 Rack and last, but certainly not least a 50% off Rack. This sale is only while stocks last and you’ll be making your dash against those who are shopping in store at Paperartzi Echuca (VIC) – so click fast and shop happy!

In addition to these wonderful winter savings for your little people, Paperartzi Boutique are at hand to clothe all us KidStyleFile mums in a range of fashion, including my all time favourite – a hot pair of jeans! I have always loved denim, yet since my little ones have been on the scene, I not only love it, I seem to live in it! A great pair of jeans makes my world a happy place, and if you’re anything like me, you may want to let out a little shout for joy when you hear this offer:

Until 30 June 2010 purchase a pair of jeans from Siwy Denim, Dylan & George or Hudson Jeans and you’ll receive a $100 Paperartzi Boutique gift voucher to be used towards your next full priced order online. Pop a pair of jeans in your cart and enter code ‘Jeans-Voucher’ at checkout before making payment to redeem this super offer.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable while stocks last.

1. Ouch Tunic Top was $41.95 now $25.00
2. Ouch Stripe Hood Sweat – Blue was $44.95 now $25.00
3. Fresh Baked Girls Double Layer Skirt – Green/Black was $49.95 now $25.00
4. Tommy Rocket Ath Depart Hoody was $79.95 now $35.00
5. Two Belles Owl Velour ZT Hoody was $79.95 now $35.00
6. Fiona by Fiona Scanlan Multi Colour Checked Blouse was $72.95 now $35.00
7. Dylan George Anja Cargo in Black $349.95
8. Hudsons Jeans Carly Skinny Jean – Eager rrp $429.95 $399.95
9. Siwy Hannah Daydreamer rrp $399.95 $359.95
10. Hudsons Jeans Black Skinny Leg rrp $429.95 $399.95
11. Willow & Finn Knit Dress Charcoal/Smoke was $134.95 now $67.50
12. Fresh Baked Boys Woolen Pea Coat was $79.95 now $34.95
13. Fred Bare Skinny Shiny Jean was $75.95 now $37.95

Brands stocked for babies through to teens at Paperartzi Boutique 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, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, Movables, 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, Willow and Finn, Seafolly, Cuddle Fish and Chook Leaf.

Labels stocked in the womenswear section are Anna Campbell, American Vintage, Bella B Wear, Black Orchid, Blue Turtles, Desigual, European Culture, Gypsy 05, Fluxus, Hudson Jeans, Itsus Eco, Jets by Jessica Allen, Juicy Bear, Katzi, Lilya, Maurie & Eve, Metalicus, Nü by Neo, Petals, Rodeo Show, Siwy Denim, Style Stalker, Viktoria & Woods, Von Treskow and Wildfox.

Paperartzi Boutique also stocks a selection of stationery and scrapbooking supplies by Cristina Re.

Paperartzi Boutique charges a flat rate fee of $10.00 postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Mathilda’s Market continues to make it’s way around the country, bringing bucket loads of beautiful boutique brilliance as it goes, and Canberra is the next lucky city on the itinerary.You’ll find baby and kids products including fashion, toys, feeding items, decor, jewellery and more, all presented in a festive atmosphere of colour and style. Scope the full list of stallholders here.

Important details for your diary are:

• Date: Sunday, 27 June 2010 from 9am to 1pm
• Venue: Hyatt Hotel Canberra: in the majestic Ballroom at rear of hotel.
  
• Info: Easy pram access at rear of hotel; Commonwealth Ave, Canberra. Plenty of free parking surrounding the Park Hyatt Hotel.
  

KidStyleFile will be at this event, too. Come and meet us and go into the draw to win gift vouchers from our fabulous prize sponsors All About Baby, BabyLegs, Mooo, Penny Scallan, Rose & Lily, Stork Baby, Where Did You Get That?, and Whimsy Child. Woo!

Not in Canberra? Don’t be sad! You’ll be seeing us at every single Mathilda’s market around Australia until the end of the year, with prizes to be given away at every event. Yay! Check the full calendar of dates and locations to see when Mathilda’s is coming your way, and find out more about the Mathilda’s Market ethos here.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Anticipation of soon-to-arrive package envokes all types of emotions and activities. We grow excited, yet impatient; pacing, cleaning, planning. I run out to check the letter box as soon as I hear the droning of the mailman’s scooter (I’m unsure what happened to his motorbike!) and excitedly grab at the packages he has ready to place in my mailbox before he even has a chance to raise the lid.

Sally at Cheeky Little Monsters – www.cheekylittlemonsters.com.au – is about to take receipt of her own little package and the anticipation has her pacing the storefront and drastically slashing prices to make way for baby. She’s nesting in reverse really, clearing out everything so she can rest up and deliver her second bundle of joy.  What this means for you, dear reader, is an opportunity to snatch a selection of well known brands at prices you will find hard to beat: try up to 75% off!

Trunk LTD has the perfect tee-shirt for any little rocker dude! The Beatles, AC DC, The Boss, Bon Jovi and many of our favourites are covered in a range of stylised reissued rock shirt that are both original and at seriously reduced prices. The Tommy Rocket and Two Belles range have a variety of items up for grabs, including the much coveted Tommy Rocket – Band Hoodie, and there’s 50% off each and every Moppit item in store.

Head over to Cheeky Little Monsters and browse the racks to grab massively reduced items up to 75% off, while stocks last, PLUS, as a KSF reader, you can take an *extra* 10% off storewide. To redeem this offer simply enter code ‘STOCK‘ at checkout until 27 June 2010, and sit back and rub your hands together with glee: with their zippy Express Post, you’ll find yourself welcoming your Cheeky Little Monsters package in no time!

Discounted prices quoted below are available with code ‘STOCK‘ while stocks last until 27 June 2010.

1. Trunk LTD – Kiss $59.95 $35.97 extra 10% disc = $32.37
2. Trunk LTD – Beatles We Can Work It Out Tee $59.95 $35.97 extra 10% disc = $32.37
3. Trunk AC/DC TEE $59.95 $35.97 extra 10% disc = $32.37
4. Moppit – Eddie Anorak Coat $119.95 $59.98 extra 10% disc = $53.98
5. Appaman RollerCoaster LS Wet Sand $43.95 $26.37 extra 10% disc = $23.73
6. Tommy Rocket – Band Hoodie $70.00 $42.00 extra 10% disc = $37.80
7. Zephire Generation – Big Thrill Denim Jeans $69.95 $41.97 extra 10% disc = $37.77
8. Cocoon Clothing – Lumberjack Overshirt – Blue  $49.95 $29.97 extra 10% disc = $26.97
9. Tommy Rocket – Check Pants $75.00 $45.00 extra 10% disc = $40.50
10. Two Belles – Zoo Baby Tee $55.00 $33.00 extra 10% disc = $29.70
11. Two Belles – Winter Garden L/S Tee $50.00 $30.00 extra 10% disc = $27.00
12. Zephire Generation – Viynl Disco Jacket $89.95 $35.98 extra 10% disc = $32.38
13. Cocoon Clothing – Jersey Cuffed Pants – Cream $29.95 $17.97 extra 10% disc = $16.17
14. Two Belles – Skinny Leg Jeans $75.00 $45.00 extra 10% disc = $40.50
15. Cocoon Clothing – Peasant Top – Stone $39.95 $15.00 extra 10% disc = $13.50

Brand stocked at Cheeky Little Monsters include: Appaman, Bosco Bear, Cocoon Clothing, Casatto, Ed Hardy, ForWalls, Giimmo, Ikaboo Itch Design, Líl Fraser Collection, Monster Baby, Mutsy, Noo Design, Pirouette Petti Couture, Skeanie, Sooki Baby, Sweet Peanut, Two Belles, Trunk LTD, Tommy Rocket, Visual Gram, Zephire Generation and Zoobie Pets.

Cheeky Little Monsters deliver Australia-wide shipping for the flat rate of $8.50. Orders over $150 are shipped FREE. See the Shipping & Returns page for full details.