KidStyleFile

Written by Leah

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It is my firm belief that every little girl should have at least one gorgeously divine dress hanging in her wardrobe that can be taken out for special occasions. Fabric choices of silk, satin and cashmere should be considered, as well as luxe embellishments. Classic cuts that retain youthful charm should be at the top of this list (we don’t need our little girls growing up too fast). Such occasions call for Parisian elegance…..whether inspired or the actual thing.

Dino e Lucia - www.boutique-dinoelucia.com – is a French label that creates the most divine dresses for girls (with a womens’ range on the way). We first covered the range in early 2010, but with the current “Alice in Wonderland” inspired range, thought a revisit was on the cards. A favourite of Sasha and Malia Obama, any piece from the range would be perfect for a special occasion. Silk, velvet and chiffon are some of the rich selection of materials, with shimmering sequins, lace detailing and choice frills adorning the hems and bodices of some pieces.

Dino e Lucia creates dresses from size 4-14. Items start at $35 Euro. The label is currently unavailable in Australia, but can be sourced at the label’s e-boutique with shipping quotes available via email query alix@boutique-dinoelucia.com.

Written by Domenica

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South Australia is lovely; just a few of my favourite things about it are the gorgeous beaches, beautiful architecture and lovely weather… plus it is Australia’s wine capital! The cosmopolitan suburb of Norwood, only 10 minutes from Adelaide, is also where you will find the physical home of The Infant Boutique – www.theinfantboutique.com.au. While we don’t all live in Adelaide, we can certainly all enjoy the shopping online from The Infant Boutique’s divine collection of beautiful baby gifts, baby clothing, children’s fashion, nursery furniture, bedding, nappy bags, baby carriers, books, toys, games and stationery.

If you have a nursery to decorate or any room updates on the horizon, then check out The Infant Boutique’s Furnish and Decorate categories for a large selection of cots, bassinets, tables and chairs, beanbags, playmats, floor rugs, storage solutions, wall stickers, name plaques, height charts, mobiles and bookends. I would like to include a comfy dedicated reading corner into my house to encourage literacy, and I think the Lelbys Bean Chairs (pictured at #10 below) will make a great seating option for this area. Made for children aged 1 – 5 years, they have a inner calico bag for safety and ease of cleaning, plus the outer sleeve has a child proof zip. The Infant Boutique’s Little Library category has a great selection of books to re-stock our library too. And the clothes? Oh, the clothes! They’re just the thing for Christmas Day and New Year’s festivities.

The Infant Boutique currently have a superb range of items on sale at up to 60% off with brands including Cocoon Couture, Trunki, Hugs & Inspiration, Dwell Studio, Isa Form, Bluebelle, Tutu du Monde, Boohoo? and more, while stocks last only. The Infant Boutique is also offering a postage upgrade to Express Post delivery, Australia wide, if you purchase any of the items shown in the image collage below. All you have to do is enter code (KSFX) before midnight 31 December 2011. 

Sale prices quoted below are valid until Christmas 2011, while stocks last. Free upgrade to express shipping is available to all items from the brands listed below, with the exception of item #2 & #11.

1. Bluebelle Singlet & Frilly Knickers Set – $24.95 Sale = $21.21 -
2. Reindeer Longjohn Set – $39.95 Sale = $33.96
3. Bla Bla Canvas Backpack (Charles pictured) – $49.95
4. Raggidy Rag Dolls (Veronika pictured) – $99.00
5. Boohoo? RaRa Dress & Nappy Pants Set – $44.95 Sale = $38.20
6. Tutu Du Monde (Alyna Tutu Vintage Rose pictured) – $149.95 Sale = $127.46
7. Zuny Bookends (Elephant pictured) – $69.95
8. Jack & Jill Coat Hooks – $24.00
9. Anamalz Cow – $9.95
10. Lelby’s Bean Chair – $99.95
11. Sophie The Giraffe – $34.00
12. Cocoon Couture Bean Bag – $99.95

The Infant Boutique stock the following HUGE selection of quality brands: Aero Images, Alimrose Designs, Aden and Anais, Adiri, An Angel at My Table, Anamalz, And Me Too, Annie B, ApplePie Design, Babies Only, Babu, Baby Couture, BabyLegs, Babymoov, Bajo,Bee & Tree, Bholu, BlaBla, Black & Blum, Brave New Word, Brooklan Tree, Cavania Cards, Cheeky Little Soles, Claesens, Coco & Eli, Cocoon Couture, Cuddle Fish, Cuski, Del Campo, Djeco, Dwellbaby, Earth Babies, Ebulobo, Emu Australia, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly,Frankie Ray, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Giimmo, Green to Grow, HandySitt, Happy Horse, Heimess, Herbie, I Love Mybabycino, iCandy, Imprintables, In Your Room, INKE, Isabelle Norman, IsaBooties, Isoki, Itch Design, Joanna Zhou for Mom, Karen Miles, Kids Kitchen, KinderKot, Kipiis, Kushies, Lil Fraser Collection, Lakeland Design, Lambini, Lambykins, Lark, Le Toy Van, Leander, Les Folies, Little Blue Fish, Little Chipipi, Little House, Little Kitchen, Little Pearls, Little Red Pear, Little Twig, Lorena Siminovich, Lotus Linens, Mamas & Papas, Mandalay Design, Manhattan Toy Company, Me Giant, Mi-House, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Rhubarb, Minimink, Miriam Bereson, Momiji, Monkey-do, Moulin Roty, Mumi & Bubi, Nature Baby, Natures Child, Nice4Neez, NooNoo Design, Nurtured by Nature, Oeuf, NYC, OUCH Clothing, Pakhuis Oost, Peanut Shell, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Popover Apron, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Ramalama, Ramona Ramona, Red Plum Linen, RJSP, Room Seven, Rouge Living, RosenbergCpg, Sandra Isaksson, Sandy Cousens Art, See Kai Run, Seed Organic, Sew Your Own, SIGG, Sirch, Skip Hop, Squids, Stuffit, T4Tot, Tatiri, The Grassy Garden, The Infant Boutique, The Little Experience, The Source Products, The Wall Sticker Co, Thilde, Thread Design, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Under the Nile, Usborne Books, Vessel, Vulli, WallCandy, Wheely Bugs, Ze Super heroes, Zid Zid, Zuny & Zzzoolight. Phew!

The Infant Boutique uses Receipted Regular Post or Express Australia Post and will require a signature. Delivery charges are based on destination, size and weight of your order.  Orders are usually dispatched within 48 hours. The Infant Boutique currently only delivers within Australia. Orders over $180.00 are shipped free (some bulky items are excluded). View the FAQ page for full customer service information.

Written by Leah

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This time next week you’ll probably hear the buzzing of excitement as your kidlets switch between all the new delights they received under the tree. No doubt the meal you had for lunch today will pale in comparison to next week’s feast. And of course, those shopaholics out there will probably be anticipating the rush of sales that will spring up on Boxing Day. My gosh….we only have 7 days left!

Over on the KidStyleFile Facebook page we are counting down the days by providing you with some snapshots of Christmas gift ideas for those of you who haven’t checked off everything on your list (I know there are a few of you who haven’t ), as well as providing news and inspiration from a wealth of stores. For those of you packing up the car for a driving holiday, we have some ideas for you coming up… and for those of you anxiously awaiting the arrival of summer (let’s face it, summer hasn’t really appeared in full force yet, has she?) we have some wardrobe selections that we know you will love for your kidlets.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the KidStyleFile Weekly Newsletter in December for an opportunity to win 1 of 5 prizes from Phil & Teds with a total prize pool of AUD$1,377.00. Good luck!

Written by Leah

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Many mothers, myself included, change when they give birth to a little girl. Whilst we dream of them growing up to be strong, assertive young women who can conquer the world and do anything their brothers can (and which they will), a small piece of us still gets lost in daydreams of tea parties, shopping sprees and elegant walks in the park. We acquire a somewhat compulsive urge to snap up every delightful outfit that comes our way….and we fall in love with labels that conjur up whimsical delights. Right now I have my eye on a new range of outfits that are just perfect for our Christmas Day celebrations and will see us through a party or two in the new year.

I’m Estelle – www.imestelle.com is a new boutique brimming with delightful girlswear in subtle shades of pastel and sweet flowing fabrics. With a hint of french chic, but a style reminiscent of Shirley Temple with a modern twist, the range retains a classic feel without being too boastful. A little quirky, but girly and sweet, the range is perfect for special occassions, picnics and backyard tea parties.

Just in time for Christmas, I’m Estelle are offering KSF readers a special treat. All dresses store-wide have been reduced to $29.95 or less, all skirts and pants are $19.95 or less, and all tops are a low $14.95!  No code is needed, and offer is valid while stocks last only. Hop over to the I’m Estelle Facebook page and give them a thumbs up (you can also leave a c0mment – “KidStyleFile Sent Me” – if you like) and leave a note in the comments section at checkout letting Estelle know you have done this and you’ll receive a $2.00 store credit.  Want more? Check out the I’m Estelle sale page, with items starting from $9.95. You can also grab FREE postage when you spend $100.00 or more, free postage and free hair ties over $150 and free postage and free sunglasses over $300 – too easy!

1. Edelin Skirt  $19.95
2. Ady Sleeve Mint $10.95
3. Namoo Dot Laced Top $14.95
4. Chocolate Multi Swimwear $24.95
5. Chocolate Happy Top $12.95
6. Flo Kelly Top $14.95
7. Bruni Blouse $14.95
8. Maple Dress $22.95
9. Maldive Dress $27.95
10. Lien Shorts $19.95
11. Antie Dress $27.95
12. Floree Dress $29.95
13. Elin Dress $29.95

I’m Estelle deliver Australia wide for $6.95 standard post and $9.95 Express Post with all orders $100+ shipped free, Australia-wide. View full postage and delivery information here.

Written by Miki

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If you don’t associate Humphrey Bogart with children’s fashion, you’ve clearly never heard of Looking At You Kid – www.lookingatyoukid.com.au. Named for the famous Bogart line from Casablanca (I swoon every time I watch that movie), Looking At You Kid is a stylish online boutique devoted to providing us with the best of fashion for children from Australia and around the world, and some of its stocked brands are rarely seen elsewhere.

Take Mini Shatsu for example. A brilliant collection of graphic prints on dresses, tees, onesies and shorts, the Mini Shatsu collection is clever, witty, edgy, and just plain fun. I love the Snorkel Tee and Blue Fish Board Shorts for boys, and for girls I just can’t go past the Keyboardist Dress and the Pink Flames Guitar Onesie – so cute!  If you’re still looking for Christmas presents, there’s a great Gift Drawer section full of ideas including affordable stocking stuffers such as the Alex and Charli drink bottles pictured below, plus there’s an incredible Nothing Over $10 section where around 50 summer and winter clothing items have been discounted by up to 80% off – perfect inexpensive gifting!

The team behind Looking At You Kid have clearly been at the eggnog already, because they’re getting into the Christmas spirit by giving KidStyleFile readers 30% off store-wide! The one exception to this offer is their amazing ‘Nothing Over $10′ section where items are already marked down by up to 80%, but the extra 30% discount *does* apply to their regular (and fantastic) sale category. To get your additional 30% off, enter the code KSF30 at checkout before 21 December 2011 when the code expires. Additionally, all orders before 21 December 2011 will be express posted to ensure their delivery in time for Christmas – but please note that orders placed close to the end of that time can’t have their Christmas delivery guaranteed as postal services can go a bit crazy around then.

The prices below are valid using the code KSF30 until 21 December 2011.

1. Alex and Charli Sugar Dress – Red & White Spot, $42.95 less 30% = $30.06
2. Knuffle Kid ‘The Marilyn Dress’ – Black, was $50.00 now $37.50 less 30% = $26.25
3. Mini Shatsu Boy Genius Onesie, $28.95 less 30% = $20.26
4. Mini Shatsu Snorkel Tee, $25.95 less 25% = $18.16
5. Milky Stripe One-Piece Swimsuit, was $29.95 now $22.46 less 30% = $15.72
6. Alex and Charli Drinking Bottle – Bird Cage, $17.50 less 30% = $12.25
7. Alex and Charli Drinking Bottle – Knight, $17.50 less 30% = $12.25
8.  Mini Shatsu Blue Fish Board Shorts, $32.95 less 30% = $23.06
Nothing Over $10 Section:
9. Three Little Trees Red Belly Singlet, was $27.95 now $6.00
10. Alphabet Beige Pinstripe Shorts, were $38.50 now $9.00
11. Milky Grey Marle Shorts, were $20.00 now $10.00
12. Coolibah Light Pink Tank, was $22.00 now $10.00

Looking At You Kid stocks a fine range from Agoo, Alex & Charli, Alphabet, And The Little Dog Laughed, Bright Bots, Coolibah, Emile Et Rose, Fixoni, Knuffle Kid, Mac & Molly, Milky, Mini Life, Mini Treasure Kids, Minymo, Mirtillo, OUCH, Run Scotty Run, Scooter, Three Little Trees, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles.

Looking At You Kid delivers Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.95.  International orders are also welcomed.  See here for further delivery information.

Written by Anna

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Now you know me dear readers, I only need a whisper of ‘designer fashion sale’ to get me as excited as a kid on Christmas morning. It’s no surprise then that I can often be found stalking the pages of the fabulous Tiny Threads – www.tinythreads.com.au boutique where every item of chic clothing (sized 000 – 8), shoes, accessories and room decor has been reduced by 25% – 75% off, 365 days a year.

Imagine my delight then as I reveal that Tiny Threads are gifting all KidStyleFile readers with a EXTRA 10% off – all my Christmas’ have come at once! To redeem your discount, you will need to enter special discount code weloveksfxmas which is valid until 31 December 2011.

Your special discount can be used across the entire collection of designers in stock at Tiny Threads and boy, oh boy, this collection is divine. The newest designer labels to join Tiny Threads are Gypsy Kids who are the proud designer of the Shirred Dress pictured below at #14. Other new kids soon to be on the block are Milky, with new stock from favourites Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Munster also arriving soon.

If you are time poor you can speed things up by shopping by brand, by gender and by size. If you’re like me, you will have some all time favourite labels, so put your discount to work on those, but heed my savvy shopping warning – if you see it and love it, BUY it, because once it’s gone, it’s gone for good!

Discounted prices quoted in red are only applicable with code weloveksfxmas until 31 December 2011, while stocks last.

1. Tommy Rocket Flash Tee  $41.95 $25.00 less 10% = $22.50
2. Munster Eat Me $67.95 $32.95 less 10% = $29.65
3. Munster Rugger $59.95 $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
4. Tommy Rocket Dino Boardies $49.95 $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
   
5. Itch Lego Man Tee $39.95 $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
   
6. Munster Boardwalk Leggings $49.95 $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
7. Pure Baby Tunic Dress $59.95 $29.95 less 10% = $26.95
8. Havoc Denim Jaipur Jean $79.95 $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
9. Monstar Kids Pocket Dress $43.00 $15.95 less 10% = $14.35
10. Two Belles Sweet Flower Cardi $65.00 $34.00 less 10% = $30.60
    
11. Munster 2 Please Shorts $49.95 $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
12. Small Society Rara Skirt $39.95 $22.95 less 10% = $20.20
    
13. Tiny Threads Peter Rabbit Teddy $19.95 $14.95 less 10% = $13.45
14. Gypsy Kids Shirred Dress $29.95 $19.95 less 10% = $17.95
    
15. L’il Ludy One Piece $45.00 $29.00 less 10% = $26.10

Tiny Threads stock so many of the brands we know and love including Bardot Junior, Cot Couture, Dimples, Gabrial Saynte Astarisborn , Grasshoppers, Gypsy kids, Havoc Denim, Itch, Jewel Rock,Knufflekid, Li’l Ludy, Little Squirts, Milky, Minti, Miss G, Monstar Kids, Munster, My Little Jedi, Nellystella, Oscar & Somerset, Ouch, Pure Baby, Rhain, Rileah Designs, Rittenhouse, Small Society, Tiny Threads, Tkxi Surf, Tommy rocket, Two Belles and Yunginz.

Tiny Threads deliver Australia wide for the flat delivery fee of $10.00.  International orders are accepted, proceed through checkout for a shipping quote.  For full information please see the Tiny Threads Postage and Delivery information page.