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Today’s post written by Olivia

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Looking for that one-stop shop which offers something for your new born bubba, your fashion-consious tween, not to mention *you*, the Yummy Mummy? Well Shannon at Minifashionista – www.minifashionista.com.au – has got the family covered! MiniF’s Tweenfashionista section offers an orray of funky teen fashion and footwear as well as fab stationery, decor and gifts, and the Mummyfashionista department covers a range which is just that: clothing and accessories to help you to step out in style. (I’m loving the Aussie-made Made by White brooches – guaranteed to ‘jazz up’ the most ‘house-bound’ outfit! The rest of the store is dedicated to delightful minis, and is packed to the rafters with funky finds.

Now is the time to shop, shop, shop at Minifashionista – with a huge range of products from brands such as Polka, Paul Frank, Fred & Chalk n Cheese, the selection is diverse, colourful and at the moment, sooooo affordable with bargains up to 70% off in the clearance sale section while stocks last only until 21 August 2010. Some pieces are already marked down to ridiculously low prices, while for others the discount will be applied at checkout. Want more sugar on your spoon? Place an order of $165+ and receive free standard postage, Australia-wide.

Discounted prices quoted below are available while stocks last only until 21 August 2010.

1. Polka Kids Infant Girl’s Periwinkle Bathing Suit WAS $44.95 NOW $22.25
2. Polka Kids ‘My Power’ Dress (Yellow) WAS $89.95 NOW $44.98
3. Bieq Red Hand knitted ‘Mia’ Hat WAS $59.99 NOW $41.99
4. Chalk n Cheese Chambray Tier Dress WAS $88.00 NOW $44.00
5. Fred Food Face Plate $16.50
6. Fred Matryoshka M-Cups $19.95
7. ‘Animal Hands’ Temporary Tattoos for Talking Hands $9.90
8. Monsters in Mittens Hand Knitted Bonnet 6-12mths WAS $44.95 NOW $14.85
9. Munster Kids ‘Odds and Ends’ Track Pants WAS $38.50 NOW $19.25
10. Polka Black Gingham Tuxedo Dress WAS $94.95 NOW $47.00
11. Polka Kids Green Tree Bamboo Infant T-shirt WAS $24.95 NOW $12.35
12. Small Paul Plaid Rubber Rain Boots WAS $38.50 NOW $23.10

Minifashionista offers a flat fee $8.50 postage for purchases up to 500g, Australia wide. For purchases of $165 or more, freight within Australia is free. Shipping is available on international orders up to 3kg. See frequently asked questions for more details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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The Life InStyle trade-only event, incorporating Kids InStyle, the baby and kids component of the show, was held at the Flemington Racecourse Grandstand in Melbourne, Australia from 10– 13 August 2010.

I took the opportunity to interview a few of the outstanding exhibitors at the show, Enjoy!

Click here for more Kids InStyle Melbourne 2010 coverage.

I spoke with Paula from Lundby Australia about the 2010 release of the iconic Lundby Stockholm doll’s house. The architect designed Stockholm house is the most contemporary in the Lundby range and features an enviable number of modern conveniences – these dolls live better than I do!

For more information on Lundby dollhouses visit the Lundby website.

ZAMO launched at the show and presented a unique approach to seasonal collections: each one will be drawn from a different geographic location – this year Mongolia, China, next year Haight-Ashbury, USA.

For more information on ZAMO visit the ZAMO website .

MiniMe was brought to my attention by Australian designer Haidee Neale (of Miss Haidee) who raved about the quality of this footwear brand and the fact that parents and kids could have matching styles.

For more information on MiniMe Sydney visit the MiniMe Sydney website.

Miller & Harry designer Annabel Campbell is a former prima ballerina with the Australian ballet. Her grace and beauty presides through her collection, which features wool, cotton and soy fibre blends that feel amazing!

For more information on Miller & Harry visit the Miller & Harry website.

We couldn’t keeep our hands off the beautiful wooden toys at the Dandelion Kids stand. The Nic Kugelix marble run was a big favourite and quite addictive.

For more information on Nic Toys visit the Dandelion Kids website.

It was a delight to speak to the creators of the new Ubabub cot range, Daniel and Natasha Dumais and to hear the background on the development of their revolutionary cots which convert to junior beds. Ubabub have surely set a new standard with these design-led high quality pieces of nursery furniture, and have more in the pipeline. Stay tuned!

For more information on Ubabub visit the Ubabub website.

Today’s post written by Anna

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When I meet someone new, I enjoy the introductions and the anticipation that builds when they hear I have children. I can’t wait until we get to the all important question “Do you have a photo of them?”. Well yes I do, just a million or so at hand ready for moments just like this!  You see, I do happen to be the mother of 3 extraordinarily good-looking children. My boys are ruggedly handsome and our little poppet is the cutest little Curly Sue you could gaze upon – and yes, I do know I am extremely biased!

Like most adoring parents, I love the chance to show off my children. They really are the very best of me. They are all of my love and in every sense of the word I am desperately proud to be their mother.  Right now Eternal Creation – www.eternalcreation.com is offering you the opportunity to share in your proud parent moments, and simply by sharing, you’ll go in the running to win one of 5 new summer outfits!!

Yes, by popular demand, the Eternal Creation photo competition is back!  To enter you  need to send in an image of your little one dressed in Eternal Creation – or one of yourself if you don’t have kids. Please write ‘Photo Competition’ in the subject line and email to: shop@eternalcreation.com. Entries close 15 September 2010. Every entrant will receive a 15% Eternal Creation discount voucher, and 5 lucky winners will get to choose their own outfit from the new summer 2010-11 collection.

So, what are you waiting for? Get to happy-snapping. If you need any more inspiration, simply check out the gorgeous sneak peak photos below from Eternal Creation’s upcoming summer collection.

Eternal Creation ship orders to you wherever you are in the world direct from their Himalayan workshop. Freight is calculated on the gross weight of your order, and your shipping costs are shown on the delivery information page during check out. You can proceed through the checkout to confirm shipping costs prior to placing your order.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Mathilda’s Market, Australia’s finest handmade and boutique baby and kids market, is bound for Brisbane tomorrow, Saturday 14 August 2010. There are around 80 baby and kids designer/makers and baby and kids boutiques poised and at the ready to show their fine wares tomorrow, and many of these are online based, so it’s a great opportunity to meet them in person. Check out the full list of stallholders here.

The lovely Sharon and Gail will be staffing the KidStyleFile stand at the event so be sure to say hi and go into the draw to win 1 of 8 gift vouchers – we give away 8 at every market! – from our fabulous prize sponsors All About Baby, BabyLegs, Mooo, Penny Scallan, Rose & Lily, Stork Baby, Where Did You Get That?, and Whimsy Child.

Here are the essential details to ensure a truly fab Saturday in Brissie:

• Saturday, 14 August 2010, from 9am to 1pm;
• Brisbane Racing Club at Eagle Farm, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot;
• Parking: enter main gate at Eagle Farm, turn left and you will end up in our HUGE free car park;
• Bring lots of cash; there is no ATM on site.

Mathilda’s Market holds events all around Australia. 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 Miki

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Where do you find happiness?  For me it’s in the little everyday things – my boys playing happily together and giving each other or me impromptu hugs; a cup of tea and half an hour to myself in the mornings; a particularly thoughtful gift or act from my husband; a long chat on the phone with my parents (they live overseas), and so on and so forth. But there’s one more important thing to add to my ‘happiness list’: receiving a parcel in the mail.

Oh yes, ladies and gents, I’m a regular online shopper and part of it is that it’s so much easier to shop around and browse online, especially with two little kids.  But the other big part of it is receiving that gorgeous parcel in the mail a day or two later and the excitement of opening it – I’ll bet you feel the same way!

Right now I’m thinking I would like to receive a parcel from Happy Little Hippos – www.happylittlehippos.com.au – where you’ll find up to *60% off* a big range of sale items, while stocks last, from some seriously hip brands – Freshbaked, Gaia Organic Cotton, Bluebird & Honey, Penny Scallan and much more.   There are some HUGE savings to be found, such as the adorable Freshbaked Bow Cardi and Woollen Sailor Skirt (#2&3 below) on sale at around half price. For boys I love the Freshbaked Aviator Jackets at #5, and the Gaia Organic Cotton velour tracksuit at #9&10 is stylish, snuggly and a bargain to boot – win!

Snap up some bargains and get *extra* happiness in the form of FREE postage, Australia-wide when you place an order of $50+ at Happy Little Hippos. Enter code ‘KSF0810‘ at checkout to redeem until 19 August 2010.

Discounted prices qusoted below are available while stocks last only.

1. Penny Scallan Gumboots – Daisy, $29.95 $19.95
2. Freshbaked Bow Cardigan – Grey, $47.95 $24.95
3. Freshbaked Woollen Sailor Skirt – Red, $54.95 $24.95
4. Walnut Leggings, $12.95 $6.95
5. Freshbaked Aviator Jacket – Navy, $54.95 $29.94
6. Freshbaked Relaxed Cargo Jean, $49.95 $29.95
7. Gaia Organic Cotton All-In-One – Mandala, $36.95 $24.95
8. Gaia Organic Cotton Bodysuit – Rocking Horse, $36.95 $24.95
9. Gaia Organic Cotton Velour Hoodie – Charcoal Stripe, $43.95 $24.95
10. Gaia Organic Cotton Velour Pant – Charcoal, $36.95 $19.95
11. Cheeky Little Soles Polar Boots – Brown, $49.95 $29.95

Happy Little Hippos charge $6.95 flat rate postage, Australia-wide. Conditions apply – see Ordering and Delivery page for complete details.

* Offer is for Australia-wide Regular Post delivery only.

Today’s post written by Miki

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My best friend visited Denmark for work recently and sweetly gifted my boys some very cool Scandinavian clothing by Okker-Gokker – www.okker-gokker.dk – as a souvenir of her travels. It’s a brand I hadn’t previously heard of, but I’m so glad I have now, because it’s a good ‘un – supersoft organic cotton, snuggly styles, hard wearing, and it all looks great.

Differing from the oft seen bold and bright prints of other Scandinavian brands, Okker-Gokker presents a subtle colour palette, with that irrepressible Scandinavian funkiness showing through in the details – knee patches, quirky pockets, hood toggles and the like. Girls, boys and babies are all catered for with sizing from birth up to 5 years, and the fabrics, while all organic cotton, range from soft jersey tees and onesies to funky denim, to cord and a very snuggly fleece.

If you like what you see you’ll be happy to know that Okker-Gokker are currently having a sale with up to 50% off a range of items, including some summer clearance pieces perfect for our upcoming warmer weather. Email Okker-Gokker for a shipping quote. Enjoy!

Note: Be aware that when navigating the Okker-Gokker site that Google Translate hasn’t translated the currency abbreviations very well. You’ll see anything from USD to EU to GPB written before the prices, which you can disregard: all prices are actually in Danish Krone, which converts to very reasonable prices in Australian dollars – convert prices here.

Below: Here is my own Master A (aged 3) wearing his Okker-Gokker hoodie.