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Post written by Miki

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Cornflowerblue – www.cornflowerblue.com.au – is an absolute must-visit for all mummies, daddies, doting aunts and godmothers and anyone else who has small people to buy clothing for. Why is it so great?  For many reasons: the clothing stocked is all organic and/or ethically produced and/or Australian made, the styles are hip, hot and happenin’ and the sizing is for newborns right up to tweens.

New Winter 2011 products have been flooding into Cornflower Blue, with gorgeous products from brands new to the CornflowerBlue stable:  Baobab, Little Wings, Mini Rodini, Chalk n Cheese and hot denim label Kutie Protocol.  My favourites for this winter are many and numerous, but I seriously love the Baobab Charcoal Zipper Tee pictured at #2 below – it’s the perfect combination of an interesting, eye-catching graphic on a classic soft charcoal tee, a winter staple in my house.  I also love love love the Mini Rodini Cat Print Tee for its quirkiness, and the über hip unisex Kutie Protocol Bonnie & Clyde Jeans.

As well, new winter pieces from CornflowerBlue’s longstanding beloved brands have also arrived, like the adorable Chunky Knit Cardie from Purebaby, the Bow Tie dress from Go Gently Baby and the classic Stripey Jumper from La Queue du Chat. I swear I want to go over there and buy every piece!

Load up your shopping cart at Cornflowerblue with a clear conscience, because not only are your purchases good for the planet, you can also get FREE shipping on your order Australia-wide until 31 March 2011. Use the code KSF_SHIP at checkout to redeem, and make the most of it! You can also Win Your Wish List during March and if you’re a first-timer at Cornflowerblue you can score 10% off your first order. (This offer can only be used once per customer). Click here to register and receive an email with the code to use at checkout.

1. Little Wings LS Envelope Tee Shirt, $39.00
2. Baobab Charcoal Zipper Tee, $37.50
3. Mini Rodini Godzilla Bodysuit, $36.00
4. Mini Rodini Godzilla Leggings, $38.00
5. Kutie Protocol Bonnie & Clyde Unisex Jeans, $79.85
6. Chalk n Cheese Pablo Polo, $44.00
7. Baobab Chambray Buckle Skirt, $46.50
8. Mini Rodini Cat Print Tee, $40.00
9. Chalk n Cheese Beverley Dress, $86.00
10. Little Wings Hooded Cape, $56.00
11. Kutie Protocol Fred & Wilma Vest, $69.30
12. Baobab Circle Pocket Dress, $38.50

Cornflowerblue stocks a range of beautiful, ethical and organic brands for box genders including Purebaby, Gaia Organic Cotton, Little Armourie, La Queue du Chat, Go Gently Baby, Paper Wings, Three Little Trees, Fabrik, Nanny Pickle, Eternal Creation, Well Spotted, Apple and Bee, Bornsage, Eco Peko, Tiny Revolutionary, Cheeky Chickies, Green Eyed Monster, Old Soles, Minime of Sydney, Foundation of Love, Baobab, Little Wings, Kutie Protocol and Chalk n Cheese.

Cornflowerblue offer same day Express Post shipping for $8.00 Australia-wide, when orders are placed before 1pm. They will also happily ship internationally.  For full delivery information please click here.

Post written by Angela

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Mathilda’s Market – www.mathildasmarket.com.au – is rolling its magnificence into Sydney Town this very Saturday 26 March. Oh boy, oh boy you *lucky* Sydneysiders!

There are dozens of beautifully presented stalls lined up and ready to delight you with a diverse range of gorgeous produce exclusively for babies and children. From fashion, to shoes, to art, to dressups and much more, from the retro to the ultra modern; there is something for every taste and budget. You will also find delicious food and drink at the venue to keep you refreshed and activities for the kids to keep them smiling while you shop ’til you drop.

Don’t miss the KidStyleFile stand at the event and try your hand at instant winning some great prizes from our fabulous prize sponsors A Little Bit of Cheek, BOWtique, Club Baby, Just Toy’n Around, Kindred Gifts, Stork Baby, Where Did You Get That?, and Whimsy Child.

Details for your diary:

• Saturday, 26 March 2011, 9am to 1pm;
• Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford Street and Oatley Road, Paddington;
• Entry is free; it can get a little crowded at times, so if possible leave the pram at home;
• Ample paid parking around venue.

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.

Post written by Anna

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Autumn is a beautiful season. Everywhere around me I see the process of change. I see it in the colours of the garden, I feel it in the weather and this process is mirrored too in the beautiful changes happening in all my favourite online boutiques. One of these place is Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au, where proprietors Toni and Melony are riding the last crest of the summer wave right on in to winter.

Winter ’11 fashion has been unveiled at Where Did You Get That? yet there is still plenty of fun left to be had with the last splashes of summer clothing on display – and it’s all on sale up to 50% off. Woot woot! Where Did You Get That? are also clearing all discontinued/retiring designs in the Claesen’s Evergreens Collection at 60% off, making it a great time to snap up some lovely undergarments in preparation for the cooler months ahead. Oh, and if you have ever wanted to spoil your little lady with a pettiskirt for some twirly, girly fun, then now would be the perfect time as the entire range of Chic by Sha Pettiskirts have been reduced to just $50!

I must say, as my little people become bigger, finding great PJ’s is becoming more of a challenge, so I am excited to report that Where Did You Get That? are stocking the gorgeous range of Cat Nap PJS which are made by the creators of Tommy rocket and Two Belles. New winter PJ’s are in store now in sizes 3-7 & 8-14.

Toni and Melony need to clear some shelf space for more AW11 stock landing soon and have marked pieces in their Summer Fashion category down by up to 50%. But wait! There’s more for KSF readers: snap up pieces in the aforementioned Summer Fashion category and take an extra 20% off those already discounted prices, while stocks last only! (I’m even happier that Autumn is here now!!!) Enter discount code 20EXTRA at checkout to redeem until 30 March 2011.

PS Stay in the loop on special offers just like this one and be up date with all the new release products as they arrive in store: like Where Did You Get That? on Facebook.

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable with code 20EXTRA while stocks last and until midnight 30 March 2011.

1. Claesen’s Girls Aqua Flower 3 pack of Briefs $37.95 $15.18
   
2. Djeco Bird House Window Workshop $29.95
3. Claesen’s Boy’s Black Short Sleeve T-Shirt $26.95 $10.78
4. Daily Tea Stripe Strappy Dress $29.95 $17.97 less 20% = $14.37
   
5. Tommy Rocket Red Check Roar Shirt $59.95 $29.98 less 20% = $23.98
   
6. Djeco Evening Dresses Workshop $39.95
7. Two Belles Summer is Here Dress $69.95 $34.98 less 20% = $27.98
   
8. Djeco Anastasia’s Palace Window Workshop $29.95
9. Cat Nap by Tommy Rocket Spider Web Tee Set $29.95
10. Chic by Sha Pettiskirts – Pearly Queen $90.00 $50.00
11. CAT NAP by Two Belles Love Set $34.95
12. Djeco Birds Paper Sewing $34.95

Where Did You Get That? stocks Allen & Unwin Publishers, Bella Tunno, Belly Art, Budkins, Candela, Cat Nap, Chic by Sha, Claesen’s Evergreens, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Crazy Forts, Daily Tea, Deglingos, Djeco, Dezign with a Z, EcoCocoon, Enchanted Faeries, Eric Carle, Folkmanis, Foogo & Funtainer By Thermos, Fraggle Rock, Fruut Sacks & Fruut Trees, Girls 4 Sport, Goodbyn, 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. Click here for full information, including info on shipping to New Zealand.

Post written by Leah

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If you asked me where in the world I would like to be transported right at this moment to experience the fashion of that particular city I would have no hesitation saying “Paris, France, thank you”. It is the spiritual home of high fashion, after all! The quality, lines and flair of a French designed garment is unmistakable, and when I came across TALC - www.talcboutique.com I was instantly smitten.

The designer behind TALC,  Teresa, a South Korean born Parisian, has a strong fashion pedigree stemming from her beginnings at Studio Bercot over 15 year ago. Today we find her the mastermind behind this new label that caters for children from 3 months to 1o years, with minimalist restraint yet a strong sense of attitude.

Contact Terese at TALC directly to purchase from their range, or see here for their stockist list across the world.

PS – We’re seeing more and more European collections which pair fashion collections with Dr Marten boots. Contact Accent, the Australian distributor to find out where to source a pair for your kids.

Post written by Leah

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One of my absolute delights as a parent was learning about babywearing. Being able to babywear both of my babies in slings when they were infants and then in the hip position as toddlers was both a bonding exercise and a sanity saver – this hands free solution also made my other addiction, online shopping, a breeze as I had both hands available to research and snap up bragains. You can even discreetly breastfeed your bub while slinging it!

My first ever sling was a Peanut Shell pouch sling which I loved, but was unfortunately unable to share with my husband as it was a sized product. Well today I have news! The new release Peanut Shell Adjustable Sling has just been released and is available here in Australia thanks to Babes In Arms. This celebrity endorsed sling is a must have for any new mum and is perfect for premmies to toddlers. The Peanut Shell is so versatile: one size fits all; easy on/off and simple adjusting; and better still, 5 carry positions, and the new adjustable design and exclusive designer prints make it unbeatable!

Babes in Arms are offering an exclusive to KidStyleFile readers: 15% off the new Peanut Shell adjustable sling plus FREE Express Post delivery Australia-wide! Enter discount code KSFPS at checkout until 19 April 2011 to take advantage of this great deal.

You can join the ever expanding community of babywearers via the Babes in Arms Facebook and blog pages. Subscribe to the Babes in Arms newsletter  – pop your email addy in the box on their homepage; lower right hand side – to enjoy exclusive deals and great babywearing advice. Sign up today for your chance to win great prizes!

Discounted prices quoted below are available with code KSFPS until 19 April 2011 only.

1. ‘DAHLIA’ Adjustable Peanut Shell Sling $79.00 LESS 15%= $67.15 (includes FREE express post)
2. ‘BLACK’ Adjustable Peanut Shell Sling $79.00 LESS 15%= $67.15 (includes FREE express post)
3.  ‘TEA TIME’ Adjustable Peanut Shell Sling $79.00 LESS 15%= $67.15 (includes FREE express post)
4. ‘WHISPER’ Adjustable Peanut Shell Sling $79.00 LESS 15%= $67.15 (includes FREE express post)
5. ‘MORNING BLOOM’ Adjustable Peanut Shell Sling $79.00 LESS 15%= $67.15 (includes FREE express post)
6.  ’CHOCOLATE’ Adjustable Peanut Shell Sling $79.00 LESS 15%= $67.15 (includes FREE express post)

Babes in Arms ship from $6.00 and offer free shipping for all orders over $50.00. Please click here for all shiping T&C.

Post written by Anna

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My first and second born are both boys – complete and utter rough and tumble little boyish boys. They have a passion for anything with wheels: cars of all varieties, ambulances, trucks, motorbikes, scooters, skateboards – you name it, they love it! Top of the priority list and perennial favourites are their bikes. Learning to ride a bike is a major milestone and a pivotal moment in a child’s life: that moment where they first taste the magical independence and freedom of transportation.

Today I’m focusing in on this icon of childhood and the fabulously nostalgic retro interpretations of it on offer for little boys. Go on, get on your bike!

1. Radio Flyer Classic Red Ride On Tricycle $139.95 at Just Toy’n Around
2. Monstar Kids Dragster Tee $25.60 at Trifle Shoppe
3. Mista TJ Chopper T-Shirt $49.95 at The Little Kidz Closet
4. So Young Mother Cooler bag – Bicycle $34.95 at Millie’s Playground
5. Gaia Organic All In One Summer Trike $32.95 $19.75 at Holly & Eddie
6. Write To Me Wrap Me Up Pack – Push Bike $9.95 at Cradle Rock
7. Mini Rhubarb – Bicycle library bag $19.95 at Little Living
8. Mini Rhubarb Bicycle art smock $29.95 at Little Living
9. Mini Rhubarb Bicycle pencil case $14.95 $12.00 at Little Living
10. KatyJane Designs Cheeky Monkey 1st Birthday Party Invitations – Blue $24.95 at My Messy Room
11. Minti Riding Deer long sleeve tee $39.95 at Little Pinwheel
12. Keepsake Canvas Print – Vintage Bike $15USD at Etsy
13. Wall Allure Dragster Bike (medium) $48.00 at Wall Allure

Please check individual sites for postage details and be sure to survey the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the best possible deal.