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Today’s post written by Anna

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Just last week we brought you news of the fantastic up to 50% off designer kids shoe sale happening at Buckets & Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au -  and today we bring you more exciting news, this time from the baby and kids high fashion department: Zlata has just applied *further reductions* to all winter fashion pieces for boys and girls from infancy through to 14 years in order to make way for the first drop of summer stock soon to arrive.

This sale is bigger than big with over 700(!!) items for babies and kids (sizes 000 up to 14), slashed by up to 60% from labels including Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, e3M, BIG, Fiona, Diesel, Scotch and Soda, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket,Trelise Cooper Kids, Oobi, Little Horn, Minti, Mine by Kayla, Garvalin, Bimbi  and Agatha Ruiz De La Prada.

For boys there is some sensational designer ware to choose from. I love the Diesel Screech Sweater, and how about the Fred Bare Fantastic Friday Tee for a super cool long sleeve tee? For girls, if the fashion doesn’t have you falling over yourself, the prices certainly will! Buckets and Spades stock some rather sensational dresses like the BIG by Fiona Scanlan Spoke Ruffle Shift - now only $69.00!

With bargains on hand at up to 60%, this is one sale that will be hard to keep quiet about! Sing about it, dance about it, go tell the world about it – that is of course after you’ve snapped up some winter finery all of your own! Buckets & Spades Winter Sale continues only while stocks last until 14 August 2010. Prices are as marked and no further discounts apply.

Sale prices quoted below are only applicable while stocks last.

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

1. Shrunk By Scotch and Soda Long Sleeve Polo now only $89.00
2. Fred Bare Fantastic Friday Tee was $44.00 now only $22.00
3. Diesel Screech Sweater was $129.00 now only $69.00
4. e3M Pant(Ripped Pocket) were $99.00 now only $55.00
5. e3M Sweater(Gauge Knit Hoodie) was $107.00 now only $55.00
6. Fred Bare Stereophonics Sweat was $66.00 now only $39.00
7. e3M Sweater(Cropped Wrap+Vest Twin) was $109.00 now only $55.00
8. Fred Bare Ribbon Tee was $44.00 now only $22.00
9. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Spoke Ruffle Shift was $114.00 now only $69.00
10. Trelise Cooper Kids Twist and Pout Dress was only $145.00 now only $89.00
11. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Shell Crochet Dress was $99.95 now only $49.00
12. Fred Bare Heart Pocket Duffle Jacket was $ 145.20 now only $75.00

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, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pure Baby, e3M, Diesel, Shrunk by Scotch and Soda, Big by Fiona Scanlan, FIONA by Fiona Scanlan, Trelise Cooper Kids, Guess, ED Hardy, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Minti, Oobi, Mine by Kayla, Hula Girl, Lelli Kelly, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Garvalin, Bimbi, Petit Bateau, Alex and Charli, Tip Toey Joey, Kaloo.

Buckets & Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500gms, $8.00, up to 3kg, $12.00. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I had cause to pop into my local Howard’s Storage World – www.hsw.com.au – recently to procure various laundry and kitchen bits and bobs, as you do. Whilst in there it struck me that there’s not only a bounty of useful everyday objects for kids – wardrobe storage, lunchboxes, drink bottles, icy-pole moulds, and the like – but there’s a good and well-priced selection of pieces to style up your child’s space to get a designer look on a baked-bean budget.

The Cubist Tables and Chair set is a natty little arrangement that is space efficient as well as aesthetically pleasing. There’s storage for pens and paper too! The HSW blackboard range of products – blackboard table, storage boxes and wall stickers – are also on the money.

In addition to the utilitarian items I went in specifically to get, I also snapped up a fab large red felt storage tub for smalls toys to make their home in, and several rolls of the Annabel Trends scented drawer liners in assorted patterns; I’ve been using these as wrapping paper to much acclaim.

Shop online at Howard’s Storage World, or visit one of their many bricks and mortar stores in locations around Australia.

Clockwise from top left:

Cubist Table & Chair Set $249.00
A3 Black Chicken Chalkboard Sticker $29.95
Large Red Felt Storage Tub $39.95
Red Felicia Chalk Box $25.95
Annabel Trends Animal Crackers Scented Drawer Liners $19.95
Monkey Door Hanger, Pink $17.95
Decor Lickety Sips $8.25
Contigo Autoseal Mug $12.95
Kids Blackboard Table & Two Stool Set $169.95

Howard’s Storage World ship Australia wide. Delivery charges to your location are calculated at checkout.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Is the weather being kind to you where you live? Let’s just say the weather where I live has been providing me with lots of “inspiration” for a very happening winter wardrobe for my little ones! My mind’s a flurry with dreams of long sleeve tees, coats and hats – all totally gorgeous of course, in a great range of colours to liven up each winter’s day.  Want to know where I’ve found much of what I’ve been dreaming of?  All of these things and more can be found in store now at ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – your online winter wonderland!

Home to a vast array of fashion for babies up to 7 years, as well as a great number of items for sleeping, playing, setting up for and getting out and about with little ones, ShopHouse is making it especially easy for your winter dreams to become reality right now with their fantastic Winter Sale!

Head straight to their On Sale section to find past summer season and current winter baby and kids fashion from some of ShopHouse’s most celebrated brands including Oobi Baby & Kids, Pure Baby, Moppit, Three Little Trees, and Polka reduced to bargain prices up to 70% off. PLUS, as a KidStyleFile reader, you’ll receive FREE postage on all orders $50.00+ (*before postage charges applied).  Simply spend $50+* and enter code ‘KSFDEL17′ at checkout to have the items you select arrive at your place for FREE! Sale runs while stocks last, and offer ends midnight Friday 16 July 2010.

A.  Oobi Baby Tweed Bubble Dress – Raspberry was $49.95 ON SALE $39.95
B.  Cocoon Couture Mini Monkey Red on Sand Bean Bag was $99.95 ON SALE $84.95
C.  Chalk n Cheese Tiffany Dress – Liquorice was $69.95 ON SALE $50.00
D.  Bobble Art Swimming/Library Bag – Plane $19.95
E.  Vulli Sopie The Giraffe Teething Toy $34.00
F.  Three Little Trees L/S Tee – Ollie was $34.95 ON SALE $29.95
G.  Kobba Runna Balance Bike $149.00
H.  Polka Tomek L/S Tee was $39.95 ON SALE $29.95
I.  Baby Bloch Frilled Pearl – Pink + Pale Pink $45.95
J. Oobi Baby Fine Knit Vest – Charcoal Stripe $29.95

ShopHouse stocks an assortment of labels including: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose Designs, and the little dog laughed, Annabel Trends, b.box, Baby Bloch, Baobab, Bobble Art, Bonds, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Couture, Cuddlefish, David Fussenegger, Eco.Kid, En Gry & Sif, Funky Buddha Bibs, Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Tee, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Kobba Toys, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Look at the Wall, Milestone Press, Mill&Mia, Moltex Nappies, Mon Tresor, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Monster Couture, Moppit, Moveables, Noo Designs, Oobi Baby, OshKosh, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Polka, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Design, Serena + Lily, ShopHouse, Silverado Jewellery, Snugglebum, Teeny Me, The Little Experience, WotNot.

ShopHouse charge a flat rate of $6.95 for e-Parcel delivery Australia wide, and a flat delivery charge of AUD$20 for international orders. Click here for full information.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Unlike Miki, I have never had the fortunate luck to find myself in the Northern Hemisphere in December. I yearn for a white Christmas.  I have created a romanticised version of how it would play out if it was to occur: snow flakes floating to the ground outside my foggy window pane; tree with toys wrapped in pretty paper beneath it; wellington boots at the front door and gorgeous winter jackets hung on the cloak stand, and my delightful children, in their winter woollies, excitedly anticipating the festivities. (Winter in Australia pales in comparison….what do we have? Hmmm…..the Queen’s Birthday?)

No need to worry, the girls at Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au have come to the rescue with a super Christmas-in-July 20% off all Toys & Games and Craft extravaganza.

WDYGT? have an exhaustive amount of well made toys and craft items that will absorb your little ones interest for hours. Amongst their wares, 140 Djeco items, the ever popular Crazy Forts, Le Toy Van and Merrigold wooden toys just to start.

Djeco is a firm favourite in my house. The quality is outstanding and each of the items are highly engaging. My pick is the pack of 5 Djeco Princess Stencils which just might be one perfect gift for a little school girl I know . Or perhaps you would like to get your kids up on their feet and physically interacting both a toy and their imagination?

The Crazy Fort Christmas in July special might just be for you! It’s a construction set that suits both girls and boys and can be enjoyed by oneself or collaboratively. They build their play structure, whether it’s a rocket-ship or a house, and then by simply throwing a sheet over the top, they complete the construction. Endless opportunities and hours of fun!

Ready for a blast from the past? Here it comes! When I was growing up my parents allowed us to watch whatever we wanted to on channel 2, but commercial TV was a no no. Somehow, we were able to convince them that Fraggle Rock was just like Sesame Street, but with more music, and it subsequently became a HUGE favourite. Well, guess what WDYGT? have somehow sourced a collection of the Fraggle Rock dolls. I *WANT* one!

Join in the merriment of the Where Did You Get That? Christmas-in-July festivities with 20% off to be had on all products found in the Toys & Games and Craft sections when you fill up your sack cart and enter discount code ‘STASH-TOYS‘ at checkout. This offer is good until midnight 21 July 2010, so stock up and ho, ho ho!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code only (see above) until the clock chimes midnight on 21 July 2010.

1. Le Toy Van Honeybake Baking Set $126.95 $109.95 LESS 20%= $87.96
2. Merrigold Wooden Toys Little Green World $46.95 LESS 20%= $37.56
3. The String Doll Gang – Twinkle $12.95 LESS 20% = $10.36
4. Fraggle Rock Wembley Plush $44.00 LESS 20%= $35.20
5. Crazy Forts – Construction Toy $89.95 LESS 20% = $71.99
6. Shanghai Warrior Ship $89.95 $67.46 LESS 20% = $53.97
7. Merrigold Wooden Toys Hex Peg & Hammer $29.95 LESS 20% = $23.96
8. Djeco Draw Super Heroes Felt Brushes $46.95 LESS 20% = $37.56
9. Goodbyn Lunch Box Plum $44.00  – Not a toy, so not on sale, but one very cool lunchbox!!
10. Djeco Origami Animals $13.95 LESS 20% = $11.16
11. Eric Carle Animal Flash Cards $24.95 LESS 20%= $19.96

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, Zid Zid Kids, The String Doll Gang, Freak-O-Bags and Blabbos Buddies.

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

Today’s post written by Angela

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It must be incredible to publish your own book: to see your ideas immortalised in print within the pages of such a beloved format. Graphic designer and painter Katey Love has done just that with her book for newborns and babies Mesmerised: Captivating Pictures for Babies & Newborns.

Inspired by daughter Ellie’s enjoyment of black and white objects as a baby – black and white contrasts are said to register more powerfully on a baby’s retina and send the strongest visual signals to baby’s braindue to their limited visual perception and acuity; see here for more information on this subject – Mesmerised features a series of 18 pages of bold and beautiful black and white images within a sturdy board book format.

Katey’s dedication to the task of bringing her book into being is most impressive: she self-published the book and handled everything from design and illustration through to sending the files to the printer, and it’s production has been offset with carbon credits.

Mesmerised: Captivating Pictures for Babies & Newborns is available to purchase here for $14.95 including standard Australia-wide delivery. International shipping is available.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au the name may be, but this delightful online store delivers big on all the things we love the most here at KidStyleFile:

1. Little Styles delivers big on beauty as one of the most gorgeous sites you can lay your eyes on, and matching this beauty is it’s ease of use.
2. Little Styles delivers big on service with next day delivery, flat rate shipping (FREE shipping on orders over $150 in fact) and FREE giftwrapping!
3. Little Styles delivers big on style and big on range – that’s a capital ‘B’ on this one: with over 100 sensational brands and well over 2,000 products!   There is a rush on new season arrivals happening in store right now at Little Styles.  There is a great selection of new season Bonds, and I must say while Bonds have been clothing babies for generations, there has certainly been a surge of the style factor for me in the past few seasons. My little girl is frequently at play in her Bonds Roomies pants and she looks so comfy and totally cute to boot! There is new stock too from Lil Fraser Collection and Aden + Anais. Always on the front foot, Little Styles are also host to some brand new labels too. Check out the sophisticated new wipes clutches from new brand Dashbaby plus super new and super cute accessories from new labels Pinkberry Kisses and Indy & the Ninja.
4. Little Styles’ Winter Sale is on now, with up to 50% off current season fashion, accessories and toys from labels including Oobi, Purebaby, Bebe, Gaia, Big by Fiona, Munster and Bonds.
5. As a KidStyleFile reader, it’s love right back at you! For 3 special days we can take an *additional* 15% off everything in store at Little Styles, including already bargain priced sale stock. Enter discount code ‘ksf-july’ at checkout until midnight 14 July 2010 to redeem and feel the love.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable with exclusive KSF code (see above) while stocks last and until midnight 14 July 2010.

1. Oobi Baby Puffball Skirt w/sash – Starry $39.95 $31.95 less 15% = $27.15
   
2. Indy & the Ninja Hairclip – cupcake on pink gingham $9.95 less 15% = $8.45
3. Pinkberry Kisses Flower puff hairclip – applemania $8.50 less 15% = $7.22
4. Dashbaby Clutch – Black $24.95 less 15% = $21.20
5. Minti Crew Contrast Buzzy Jumper $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
6. Aden + Anais Cosy Winter Sleeping Bag – Giraffe $44.95 less 15% = $38.20
7. Bonds Li’l jersey tee – Pink Kooky Owl $16.95 less 15% = $14.40
8. Bonds Babytails – Woven Faded Indigo $16.95 less 15% = $14.40
9. Bonds Footed Coverall – Blue Star $26.95 less 15% = $22.90
10. Bonds Roomies Woven Pant – Washed Black $22.95 less 15% = $19.50
11. Munster Baby Warrior Legging $34.95 $19.95 less 15% = $16.95
    
12. Tiny Mammoth Cloud Print Hoodie $59.95 $44.95 less 15% = $38.20
13. Bebe Bella Wrap Romper $34.95 $24.95 less 15% = $21.20

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following impressive list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Dashbaby, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Indy & the Ninja, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pinkberry Kisses, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge. See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.