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Post written by Melody

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Summer fashion is the most gorgeous of all fashion in my opinion. It’s relaxed and effortlessly cool, oozing warmth and good vibes and freezing out the chill of winter. Today, the promise of summer brings forth a spring in our steps and an array of inspiring new fashion at Cornflowerblue – www.cornflowerblue.com

The are some new players to Cornflowerblue including Little Chillies, Boohoo?, One Sunday and Urban Elk. A must mention is the Boohoo? Lily Playsuit as it is just divine and really captures the essence of playful summer days. The perfect mix of vintage florals and pastels in the Little Chillies Magnolia Onesie and Party Dress has also stolen my heart. Be sure to also have a peek at the stunning range from La Queue Du Chat, this beautiful French label never fails to impress with their quality, classic styling.

If you are looking to up the glam factor for that special event then check out Paper Wings and their fabulously on-trend Desert Rose Sateen Maxi Dress. Little Wings has the equally cool Glitter Skirt and Go Gently Baby relaxes into summer with some stylishly simple designs including the Harem Pant in Slate. For boys I think that you cannot go past the new season looks from Chalk n Cheese, and the navy looks from Gaia really celebrate the nautical theme that is so hot right now.

Feel the warmth on your back this summer with a 10% saving on all new summer fashion at Cornflowerblue, valid until 23 September, 2011. Make sure to type in SPRING-10 at the checkout for your discount, and enjoy browsing through the gorgeous new season clothing!

Discounted prices below are valid with code SPRING-10 until 23 September 2011, while stocks last.

1. Chalk n Cheese Pablo Polo $39.50 less 10% = $35.55, Chalk n Cheese Claude Shorts $59.50 less 10% = $54.00
2. Fabrik Love Heart Dress $55.00 less 10% = $49.50
3. Go Gently Baby Snap Down Shirt $55.00 less 10% = $49.50, Go Gently Baby Tux Shorts $55.00 less 10% = $49.50
4. Mini Rodini Godzilla Print Tee $29.60 less 10% = $26.65
5. Go Gently Baby Slate Sack Dress $62.50 less 10% = 56.25
6. Chalk n Cheese Jed Grandpa Tee $44.00 less 10% = $39.60
7. Little Wings Snail Jersey Dress $55.00 less 10% = $49.50
8. Little Chillies Magnolia Onesie $87.95 less 10% = $79.15
9. Paper Wings Chambray Bustle Skirt $121.00 less 10% = $108.90, Paper Wings Singlet with Ties $60.00 less 10% = $54.00
10. La Queue Du Chat Strappy Blouse and Shorts $43.00 less 10% = $38.70

Cornflowerblue stocks a range of beautiful, ethical and organic brands for box genders including Agoo, Apple & Bee, BabyJo, Baobab, Beatrix, Blueberry Kids, Boo Hoo, Broken Tricycle, Chalk n Cheese, Cheeky Chickies, Coco & Ginger, Cornflowerblue.com. Dwell Studio, Eco Peko, Ellani Petite, Ellani Petite for Little Armourie, Eternal Creation, Fabrik, Foundation of Love, Gaia Organic Cotton, Go Gently Baby, Graze Organic, Green Eyes Monster, Jackson’s Monsters, Jewels by Cornflowerblue, Kutie Protocol, La Queue du Chat, Lil Ludy, Little Armourie, Little Chillies, Little Wings, Maud n Lil, MilkBaby, Mini Rodini, Minime Sydney, Monte and Tex, Nanny Pickle, Nature Baby, O’Bon, Old Soles, Organic Boy and friends, One Sunday, Paper Wings, Purebaby, Purebaby Kids, Ramalama, Ruby Luxe, Sckoon Organics, Speesees, Three Little Trees, Tiny Revolutionary, Urban Elk,Well Spotted, Zooey

Cornflowerblue offer next day delivery for $7.75 for orders under 1kg (most orders) or $9.50 for orders over 1kg. Orders must be placed before 1pm EST for delivery next business day. They will also happily ship internationally.  For full delivery information please click here. 

Written by Leah

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Chalk n Cheese – www.chalkncheeseclothing.com.au - has blown me away this spring/summer season with a stunning, sweet flowing range just perfect for  little girls who love to skip, hop and jump the days away whilst chasing butterflies, and for mischevious boys with elfin grins. It is absolutely sublime, maintaining a classic feel whilst integrating a soothing, magical lift of whimsy. A noticeable addition to the Chalk n Cheese line is the V styled back which is a feature piece in a number of the dresses. Choosing a single piece within the collection will be extremely difficult this year with almost each piece a stand out.

ChalknCheese is proudly manufactured in Melbourne under the direction of stylista Tracy Eastwood who began the label back in 2005. A mainstay label in the child fashion industry, renowned for attention to detail and beautiful frabic selections, any Chalk and Cheese selection will add a touch of individuality and style to your munchkins wardrobe.

Both boys and girls are catered for within the range, with sizing from 1 to 8. Prices start at $39.00. Click here for stockists, who will receive their stock by the end of September 2011.

Post written by Anna

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One of my favourite daydreams is the one where I have my very own children’s boutique. I love dreaming up concepts of what it would look like, and thinking about the lists of brands and products that I would stock. In this daydream I also magically have the intuitive and perceptive style of Lesley from the stunning boutique The Little Kidz Closet – www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au. Gosh how I heart her sublime taste!

The Little Kidz Closet is a dream come true when it comes to a stylish locale to source kids’ clothing from newborn to 8 years for boys and girls. They also offer bedding, furniture, decor, jewellery and a whole lot more for the little ones in your life. There are always, always stunning new wares at The Little Kidz Closet, and after stopping by the New Arrivals Page you’ll see today is no exception.

Earler this year I was delighted to show you Pop & Lolli, a wonderful new American label who make big, beautiful wall decals. I fell head over heels with them, so I am just over the moon to report that these divine decals are now available here thanks to The Little Kidz Closet.

There is new summer fashion too at The Little Kidz Closet, from stunning labels like Tea Princess and their to die for Jam and Cream Pink flowing Dress. I also love this Droplet Dress, and think it is my favourite item of the newest Three Little Trees stock. Your little man is sure to be stylish this summer too with help from specialist Australian label for boys Mista TJ. There are too many lovely new items to mention individually, so today I’ve dedicated all the images below to the New Arrivals Page. 

The Little Kidz Closet is throwing open their doors in celebration of all the delicious new summer stock, and inviting you to take it home to your place. All KidStyleFile readers who place orders $200+ (before post charges added) will score a AUD$20 discount! Use the code KSFsummer at checkout until 11 October 2011 to redeem. While you are filling up your shopping cart, make sure you check out the sale section: you’ll find decor pieces, nursery items and fashion all at up to 50% off!  

ONE. Tea Princess Jam and Cream Pink flowing Dress $79.95
TWO. Heavenly Creatures Cream Tulle Tutu $89.95 
THREE. Mista TJ Jammin Jack Tee $49.95
FOUR. Boon Curl Baby Shoe Rack $79.95
FIVE. Golly Gosh Crocheted Elephant Soft Toy Rattle $29.95
SIX. Pop and Lolli Glizy Girls Removable Wall Stickers $229.00
SEVEN. Go Home Junior My Escape Cloud Bookcase $59.95
EIGHT. Three Little Trees Droplet Dress $59.95
NINE. Hunters Hut Vespa New York Cases – Set of 2 $55.00
TEN. Pop and Lolli Magical Desert Trees Removable Wall Stickers $329.00

The Little Kidz Closet stock products from the following brands: 41 Orchard Wall Stickers, adorning al, An Angel at my Table, Antons lane, A-Z Designer Letters, Baby Kas, Baby Legs, Bloom, Bolly & Bear, boodalee, Boon, BugRugs, Bumprider, Bybo Design, Cariboo, Chalk n Cheese, Cicci – From Zuny Family, David Fussenegger, Decoylab, Design State, Designer Mama’s, Dingsbums, Dotty Spot Designs, ecococoon, Fiona Kate, Forwalls, Frankie Ray Sunglasses, Fresh Baked, Giimmo, Go home Junior, Golly Gosh, Graphic Spaces, Groovy Goose, Habitat Baby, Hanke, Heavenly Creatures, Hugg a Planet, Hunters Hut, idc kids, Il Tutto, Incy Interiors, Innate Gear, IVI, Jacob & Bonomi, Join Us, Jolie Petite Chose, Joolz, Kas Kids, Kidkraft, Koochu, Kouch, Kushee -Mat, Latitude Enfant, Leander, Left Hand Make, Lelbys Bean Chairs, Lilly & Lolly, Little Chillies, Little Chipipi, Little Lamb, Little Light House, Little Miss J, littlenest, Live Play Create, Living Like Lulu, Lovestamp, Lullaby Linen, Made by Mosey, mae, Mamas and Papas, Micki, Mini by Angi Mac, Miss Ruby May, Mista TJ, Miyo, Moll Desks, Mor-stor, Ni-Night, Noosh, Nurseryworks, old soles, Olli Ella, ooMoo Kids, Oopsie, Organic Baby, Paperwings, Petit Collage, Pickle, Pinwheels and Pearls, Pirouette Pettiskirt, Pop and Lolli, Printspace, puggyhouse, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Rondeau Industries, Rosemonde Et Michel Coudert, Seed Organic, Seedling, SleepiSpaces, Solvej Swings, Studio Skinky, Sudo, Tea Princess, Teeny Me, The Learning Tower, The Little Kidz Closet, Three Little Trees, Tidy books, Tommy Rocket, Totriser, Totseat, Touchwood Furniture, Treehouse, ubabub Nursery Furnitue, Urban Nest Designs, Vivi Celebrations, Walnut Melbourne, Whimsy, Zuny Classic and Zzzoolight.

The Little Kidz Closet postage charges start at $7.50. Clothing orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. Visit The Little Kidz Closet Information page for full details.

Written by Edwina

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What costume should I wear today? One of the joys of childhood is dress-ups! A cape or some fairy wings can be just the prop needed to kick start an imaginary journey or game. Etsy is a wonderful source of inspiration or new supplies, and this selection of the Besty of Etsy is all about dress-ups.

Pick up some of the cutest handmade costumes around, or be inspired to try making some for the dress-up box at home. Don’t forget vintage hats and gloves can be the perfect accessory so head for the back of the wardrobe at Grandma’s house to see what you can uncover.

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Vintage Grey Gloves from FreshUrbanVintage $US15.50
Wool Moustache from Fairyfolk $US10
Little Red Riding Hood Cape from bonnybluearts $US40
Alice in Wonderland Costume from rozzissweetpeas $US71.50
Max Costume from katesy $US150
18th Century Costume from bonnybluearts $US85.00

Written by Angela

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The wonderful Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au – set up shop three years ago with a superb collection of toys, decor pieces, craft kits, books, lunchwear, sleepwear, swinwear and fashion, and they’re still going strong. Each piece stocked in this fab store has been hand picked by sisters Toni and Melony based on it’s quality, value and propensity to elicit the question “where did you get that?” due to its coolness.

Scope my picks below for just a small selection of what’s in-store. Hot right now is the new drop from Daily Tea Collection – designer quality and looks at chain store prices – the awesome leak-proof Contigo drink bottles, and eco friendly Goodbyn lunch boxes. If you have a mind for Christmas gifting already (not a bad idea!)  then the new release Automoblox, complete with trailers, are a super pick for boys, the Le Toy Van Honeybake set is irresistable for girls and the Crazy Forts kits are superb for both!

In continuing celebrations for their third birthday the girls at Where Did You Get That? are giving KSF readers 15% off every single product in store (yep, *including* Winter Sale items reduced by up to 50% off, and the Past Seasons & Clearance items reduced by up to 60%). Fill your cart at WDYGT?, click ‘Checkout’ enter code KSF15 (case sensitive) at the Redeem Discount Code section at checkout, and – voila! -  15% will be slashed from your total. This offer expires on 20 September 2011, so think ahead and shop for Christmas now!

Discounted prices quoted below are only valid with code KSF15 until 20 September 2011 only.

1. Daily Tea Collection Dresses $29.95 each less 15% = $25.45
2. Le Toy Van Honeybake Baking Set $109.95 less 15% = $93.45
3. Coo Clocks $98.00 each less 15% = $83.30
4. Merrigold Wooden Toys 3D Creative Blocks $42.95 less 15% = $36.50
5. Crazy Forts Kit $109.95 less 15% = $93.45
6. Automoblox Mini Blue Hot Rod, Truck & Trailer Set $54.95 less 15% = $46.70
7. Goodbyn Bynto Lunchboxes $28.95 each less 15% = $24.60
8. Contigo Kids Autoseal Drink Bottles $11.95 each less 15% = $10.15
9. Daily Tea Collection Boys Tees $19.95 each less 15% = $16.95 each and Boys Shorts $26.95 less 15% = $22.90 and $22.95 each less 15% = $19.50

The full list of brands carried include (take a deep breath!) 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 – there’s something for everyone from tots to tweens!

Where Did You Get That? ships Australia wide. You can have e-parcel tracked flat rate shipping Australia wide for $8.95 or Express Shipping for $14.95. Click here for full information, including info on shipping to New Zealand.

Written by Jen

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I’ll admit that I much prefer shopping for my kids than myself. When their wardrobes need some TLC, you’ll always find me online, where it’s calm and quiet with zero chance of tantrums.  As a constant hunter for all things hip, the selection of super cool duds is most certainly on the up. Australian stores are hearing our call, and finally the boys are getting a piece of some well earned stylish action.

This season, our little demons are pulling off their pullovers and getting back into boardies. You’ll see lots of ocean blues, minty greens and accents of black mixed with soft greys and hard edged graphics. Retro prints and old school illustration make a comeback thanks to Baobab and Mister Mista, while geometry is also loud and proud, with Munster and Katvig having fun with daring stripes.

If I was allowed a favourite, I’d probably have to say Minti. I just love the classic basics mixed with vivid t-shirts and cool pants. However, as the weather warms up, we must also remember to keep our kids sun protected. On that note, don’t forget that Agoo are giving away a free pair of Kidz Banz sunnies while stocks last until 30 September 2011, when you buy one of their 50+UV protected shirts. Now isn’t that’s a great incentive to slip, slop, slap?!

one: Oobi Marshall Sleeveless Hoodie in Blue $39.95 at Shophouse
two: Baobab Bike Family Tee in Blue $39.95 at Baobab
three:  Kutie Protocol Olive and Popeye Jeans $79.95 at Little Pinwheel
four: Minti Spinning Record Tee in Red $39.95 at Cradle Rock
five: Minti Check Boardies in black $44.95 at Cradle Rock
six: Mister Mista Hang Loose Hoody $59.95 at Mister Mista
seven: Agoo Journey Tee with Denim Graffiti $38.00 PLUS free pair sunglasses valued at $24.95, while stocks last until 30 Sept 2011
eight: Bobo Choses Moon Tea in Blue $55.00 at Charlie’s Bucket
nine: Munster Mosaic Boardies $54.95 at Cradle Rock
ten: Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Herringbone T-shirt in Clover $51.00 at Eeni Meeni Miini Moh
eleven: Katvig Organic Pirate Pants $53.95 at Baby Goes Retro
twelve: Fore!! Axel & Hudson Tic Tac Toe Polo US$27.80 at Little King Boutique

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information to your location.