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Post written by Angela

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Mathilda’s Market – www.mathildasmarket.com.au – is spreading the designer-maker love far and wide and comes to you, lucky Brisbane (check out the full list of stallholders here), Adelaide (click here for the complete list of Adelaide stallholders) and Sydney (click here for the full list of Sydney stallholders) this very weekend!

You will find dozens of beautifully presented stalls packed 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. You will also find delicious food and drink at the venues to keep you refreshed, with plenty of entertainment and activities for the kids to keep them smiling while you shop ’til you drop.

The dates and deets for Brisbane this Saturday are:

• Saturday, 28 May 2011, 9am to 1pm;
• Brisbane Racing Club at Eagle Farm, 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot;
• Parking: enter main gate at Eagle Farm, turn left and enter the HUGE car park, free of charge;
• Bring lots of cash; there is no ATM on site.

And the important info for Adelaidians, also this Saturday:

• Saturday, 28 May 2011, 9am to 1pm;
• The Burnside Ballroom, Cnr Greenhill & Portrush Roads
• Free entry.

And for Sydneysiders this *Sunday*:

• Sunday, 29 May 2011, 9am to 1pm;
• St Ignatius College, Riverview (cash only, no ATM on site), Tambourine Bay Road, Lane Cove
• Ample free parking on College grounds.

As well as lapping up the goodness from all the designers and makers, you can drop by the KidStyleFile stand at each 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.

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 Miki

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When I was last in Paris (she says, name dropping shamelessly) I was eight months pregnant.  It was the middle of summer and I felt like a dugong waddling around in my shorts and t-shirt while all the French mamas-to-be wafted elegantly past me in the baby stores looking like they’d stepped fresh out of the pages of an ultra-chic baby magazine.  Oh how I hungered to look so ‘together’, so effortless! I also hungered for nutella crepes, but I blame that on hormonal cravings.

Anyway, I’m back in the southern hemisphere now. To my great delight I’ve discovered the stunning maternity and baby clothing range at Little Frenchy – www.littlefrenchy.com.au – which is imported directly from French designers including Berlingot, L’Avenue des Bebes, La Queue du Chat and Paristic among others, and can infuse your wardrobe and that of your bébés with the kind of style the French are quite rightly famous for.

At the moment Little Frenchy is having a huge summer sale with massive discounts off all their summer stock.  We’re heading into winter now, my tip is to shop now and put bargains away for next summer.  I love shopping this way because I get the retail thrill twice: once when I actually buy the beautiful item at a bargain basement price, and again next summer when I go through the cupboard and rediscover it with tags still on. Works for me!

KidStyleFile readers, you can take an *extra* 10% off the sale prices at Little Frenchy – this is on top of the already cheap sale prices which are up to 40% off the rrp, making for some sensational savings. So stock up for next summer and look forward to your own endless French summer experience! Enter special code KSFsale which is applicable while stocks last and until 5 June 2011.

Prices below valid using the code ‘KSFsale’ until 5 June 2011, or while stocks last.

1. L’Avenue des Bebes Marine Striped Top, $89.00 $69.00 less extra 10% = $62.10
2. Berlingot Long Sleeve Polo, $59.00 $35.00 less extra 10% = $31.50
3. L’Avenue des Bebes Maternity Denim Dress, $159.00 $99.00 less extra 10% = $89.10
4. Berlingot Dungaree Set – Balade en Girafe, $65.00 $39.90 less extra 10% = $35.91
5. L’Avenue des Bebes Wrap Dress, $119.00 $79.90 less extra 10% = $71.91
6. Berlingot Dress Set – Des Mots Doux, $75.00 $45.00 less extra 10% = $40.50
7. L’Avenue des Bebes Long Sleeve Top, $109.00 $74.50 less extra 10% = $67.05
8. Berlingot 2 Piece Girl Set – Promenade Bucolique, $64.00 $39.90 less extra 10% = $35.91
9. Berlingot Cream Bodysuit Sweet Teddy, $32.00 $19.90 less extra 10% = $17.91

Little Frenchy stock a select range of imported French labels including Berlingot, L’Avenue des Bebes, La Queue du Chat, Paristic, Sucre d’Orge and Vulli.

Little Frenchy offers Flat Rate postage of $7.50 Australia wide on all orders. Any orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge (within Australia only). For full details on Ordering, Delivery and International purchasing, please read here.

Post written by Leah

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You may have noticed the Nordic fashion theme here at KidStyleFile of late – we’re all just a wee bit in love! Only last week we visited Stockholm, and today….well today we say hello to Finland.

Suvi Ainoa – www.suviainoa.com can be roughly translated to “Summer – the only one” in Finnish. Now based in California, USA, designer Yanyan’s creations are almost all handmade locally whilst maintaining the minimalist styling of Finland. 100% thick linen, cotton and linen blends, 100% white linen, 100% natural cotton jersey and 100% cotton fabrics are used to construct an assortment of truly delicious garments. My pick from the range is the Yellow Polka Dots Jacket, a dynamic piece for a little girls wardrobe, certain to bring some brightness to the overcast days of winter.

Yanyan blogs regularly about her experiences as both a designer and a mum. You can read it here.

Suvi Ainoa pieces start from US$33.00 and are currently unavailable in Australian stores. Items can be purchased directly from the Suvi Ainoa site with international postage starting from $10.00. Please see full shipping details here.

Post written by Miki

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Gifts 4 Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au is really quite amazing.  Not only do they stock a vast range of gifts for children; from toys to lunch boxes, homewares to games, they also have a vast range of clothing. As much as I love their range of toys, games, homewares etc – and I really do,*so* many beautiful things to choose from – it’s their clothing I want to talk about today.

Just about all my favourite brands are represented: Bebe by Minihaha, Woof!, Uttam Kids, Fox & Finch, Alphabet Soup, One Red Fly, Willow & Finn – just to name a few.  I love that the sizing is from newborn right up to tween sizes, and I love that there’s such a wide variation of styles, from the classic to the edgy. You are sure of getting something perfect for any child and any occasion.

But here’s what I really *REALLY* love: for a limited time you can go right ahead and take 60% off ALL clothing at Gifts 4 Kidz! This is a ripper sale and no item of clothing is exempt, so yes, it does apply to all the sale clothing already discounted by up to 30%: browse through all the site categories to find the bargains. There’s loads of current season winter stock to be snapped up too.  Enter the code MAD60 at checkout to receive your discount while stocks last and until midnight 31 May 2011 only. Woohoo!

A few of my favourites are on display below, but I must make mention the adorable Fox & Finch Knitted Cape and Willow & Finn Knit Beret which may just be the cutest combo for little girls this winter.  For boys I can’t go past the Alphabet Soup Alphabet Crew and the Levis Kids Straight Fit Jeans in pale grey denim are a wardrobe staple. But that’s just me – go see for yourself and discover what your favourites are, you’re truly spoiled for choice!

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code MAD60 while stocks last only until 31 May 2011.

1. Fox & Finch Purple Knitted Cape, $59.95 less 60% = $23.98
2. Alphabet Soup Quilted Hoodie, $79.95 less 60% = $31.98
3. Alphabet Soup Alphabet Crew, $49.95 less 60% = $19.98
4. Uttam Pink Stripe Hooded Knit Dress, $107.95 less 60% = $43.18
5. One Red Fly Keyhole Dress, $88.00 less 60% = $35.20
6. Sugar Possum Knitted Hooded Cardigan – Grey, $52.95 less 60% = $21.18
7. Woof! Knitted Hoodie – Silver, $69.90 less 60% = $27.96
8. ZACMAC Oscar Shirt – Blue Check, $80.00 less 60% = $32.00
9. Willow & Finn Knit Beret – Oyster, $32.00 less 60% = $12.80
10. Levis Kids Straight Fit Jeans – Grey Denim, $69.95 less 60% = $27.98
11. Knuffle Kid The Lolly Leggings, $28.00 less 60% = $11.20

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, BLOCH, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Jarmeez, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Mini Life, Nana Huchy, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids, Tahlia, Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof!, Zoe Bonbon, Nana Huchy and Mini Life.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

Post written by Anna

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As the days become shorter and with lots of little hands to keep busy over the coming winter months, today we bring you the path well traveled in the craft department. Below is a cross section of the best and brightest craft kids for kids. You will find kits for boys and girls, sewing, sticking, building, stamping and all round crafty goodness!

Put together by designers and makers who know what they are doing, use them as an opportunity for your child’s creativity and imagination shine – all with step, by step instructions and materials so it all comes together in harmony.

a. Craft Schmaft woof woof kit $45.00 at Little Pinwheel
b. Sew Your Own Tote $30.00 at Sew Your Own
c. Sew Your Own Miss Buttons $25.00 at Sew Your Own
d. Little Snoring Peggy People Kit $10.00 at Little Snoring
e. Makedo FreePlay Kit For Three – a design and craft kit for kids $39.95 at Kindred Gifts
f. Makedo Find And Make Dollhouse – a design and craft kit for kids $19.95 at Kindred Gifts
g. The Little Experience Create It Picture Frame Kit $12.95 $6.95 at Ok 4 Kids
h. Chicken Socks Foam Gliders $12.14 at Fishpond Books
i. Alex Toys Crafty Car Kit $29.95 at Send A Toy
j. Seedling Create your own Tutu $79.95 at The Little Kiz Closet
k. Dumpling Dynasty Alphabet Stamps Kit $29.95 at Lark Handmade
i. Djeco – Kokeshis Paper Toys $12.95 at Entropy Toys
m. Harvest Textiles Owl Softie Kit $40.00 at Harvest Textiles

Please check individual sites for shipping details. Also make sure you check the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the very best deal.

Post written by Leah

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The change of seasons are often a time of upheaval in my house. My gorgeous little Master R, doesn’t like change one little bit and the change from short sleeves to long sleeves; shorts to pants, really plays havoc with his carefully thought out wardrobe. This week however, week we passed a milestone. After refusing to wear hooded tops for much of his life, he has decided that he actually quite likes them. They keep his ears warm – who would have thought?!  As such, I’m now scouting for extra stylish hooded tops to add to his wardrobe.

My first stop is Buckets and Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au – the ultimate shopping spree destination with one of the largest ranges of designer labels and stock for children online. You’ll find Fred Bare, eeni meeni, e3M, Shrunk, BIG, Diesel, One Red Fly, Fiona, Guess, Little Horn, Minti, Two Belles and Tommy Rocket just to name a few of the exhaustive list of goodies. It’s a shopaholics paradise!

Having thought I had much of Master R’s winter wardrobe sorted, my budget isn’t as generous as it was at the start of the season. Never fear, Zlata (proprietor extraordinaire of B&S) has swooped in to the rescue with the Buckets and Spades Mid Winter Sale!  You will find 50 pages of selected sale items reduced by 30% off the original price. With such a large selection, use the new filter options to sort by Designer, Category, Price and age. It’s super simple to find the pieces you are after! Please note sale runs only until stock runs out and that free postage does not apply to sale stock.

If you’re in Melbourne, Australia,  you can also visit the Buckets & Spades bricks-and-mortar stores in Brighton and Port Melbourne.

Discounted prices below are only applicable while stocks last.

ONE. eeni meeni Jacket – Peter Pan $149.00 $95.00
TWO. eeni meeni Sweater – GN Hoodie $104.00 $69.00
THREE. eeni meeni Jacket – Puffa Girl $249.00 $159.00
FOUR. Little Horn Funhouse Dress $49.95 $35.00
FIVE. Two Belles Velour Flower Dress $79.95 $49.00
SIX. Fred Bare Print Lined Dress $96.80 $59.00
SEVEN. Fred Bare Crew Neck Sweater $66.00 $49.00
EIGHT. Shrunk by Scotch and Soda Boys Sweats $150.00 $99.00
NINE. Tommy Rocket Dinosaur Motor Oil Hoody $69.95 $49.00
TEN. Paper Wings 3/4 Wide Leg Trousers $ 88.00 $59.00
ELEVEN.  Guess Falcon Fit Jean W/ Flap Pkts Lt $79.95 $55.00

Buckets & Spades also stocks lots of other designer baby and kids brands including 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, 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 and Kaloo. You’ll find up to 50% off many of these fine labels in their well stocked sale section, too.

Buckets & Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500gms, $8.95, up to 3kg, $12.95. International orders are warmly welcomed – see shipping for full details. FREE shipping offered within Australia for full priced orders over $200.00.