Written by Anna

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With peacefully sleeping children, balmy weather and brilliant tennis to watch, I have been enjoying some long summer nights browsing happily through all the best and brightest kids boutiques of late. And sure, I’ll  admit it, stopping here and there for a little late night shopping too!  Many things take my eye on these wanderings, but a great sale always has my attention.

One such sale is on now Oranges & Lemons Boutique – www.orangesandlemonsboutique.com.au. With many unique items and reductions of up to 70% off the recommended retail prices by brands including Baobab, Rhubarb, Cried Wolf, Heavenly Creatures, Milky, SoSooki, Willow and Finn and more, you are bound to find some special items for your little ones.

With FREE delivery Australia-wide on orders over $75.00 and FREE gift wrapping, Oranges & Lemons Boutique just keeps on giving! You will also receive a FREE  $10 voucher to use on your first order if you create an account and become a subscriber. Please note this offer not valid with any other offer and order value needs to be $50+ in order to redeem this voucher.

I’ve rounded up my favourite sale items for you in images below. These have all been taken from the sale section with a lovely selection for girls and boys (*great* selection for boys in fact) and some lovely other sale goodies too. 

Sale prices are only applicable while stocks last only.

one. willow and finn – charlotte dress melon 119.95  SALE $59.97
two. sosooki – ruffle skirt pink $49.95  SALE $14.98
three. heavenly creatures – cream tulle tutu $89.95  SALE $44.98
four. milky – denim jumpsuit $32.95  SALE $16.48
five. milky – owl sweat top $29.95  SALE $14.97
six. britt baby – safari lace dress $99.95  SALE $69.96
seven. rhubarb – 2 piece baby set buggy $39.95  SALE $19.98
eight. jack & lily – boys sport navy mesh shoe $59.95  SALE $35.97
nine. cried wolf – lego jersey tee $39.95  SALE $23.97
ten. esp no.1 – unisex skinny jean turquoise $64.95 
eleven. baobab – camera tee black $39.95  SALE $19.98
twelve. baobab – stripe pocket short $37.95  SALE $18.98

Oranges & Lemons Boutique stock the following brands: Old Soles, Bobangles, Cocoon Couture, Il Tutto, Le Toy Van, Gund, Redfish, Snugglebum, Esp. No. 1, andyANDmolly, Little Chipipi, Usborne, Forwalls, Cavallini & Co, Rhubarb, Alimrose, Lark, Jellystone Designs, Mudpuppy, Small Society, Afrocat, Agoo, Albetta, Alphabet Soup, Angel Dear, Angela Frost, Automoblox, Baobab, Bobble Art, Bond-Eye Beach Girl, Brainy Baby, Brimax, Brio, Britt Baby, Brumby, Bud, Butterflies, Cake Central, Chalk N Cheese, Charlie & Lola, Daisy Lane, Djeco, Eco Nino, Eco-Kid, Ellani Petite, Enchanted Enfant, Eric Carle, Fabrik, Fantastic & Co, Flo, French Bull, Freshbaked, Giddy Giddy, Gigi, Green Sprouts, Hartia Toys, Heavenly Creatures, Hello Kitty, Huckleberry Lane, Hush Merino, Il Tutto, In The Night Garden, Jack & Lily, Jack Rabbit Creations, Jacob & Bonomi, Jellystone Designs, Jennifer Kate, Kaleidoscope, Kaloo, Kiniki, Knuckleheads, La Queue Du Chat, Levis, Lilly & Lolly, Little Beehive, Little Beginnings, Little Party People, Living Like Lulu, Louis Epstein, Louise L. Hay, Mamagenius, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy, Maple Landmark, Milk, Milky, Mini Treasures, Miniland, Miss Haidee, Mister Mista, Monopoly, Moppit, Mudpuppy, Mumentum, My Little Jedi, Nature’s Child, Nici, Oranges & Lemons, Outliving, Paddington Bear, Pepper Pot, Petit Cake, Petit Couture, PetitAppetite, Precious L’il Things, Premigi, Pure Merino, Rex, Ridley’s, Small Society, Smellies, Snugglebum, Sooki Baby, SoSooki, Sparkle T, Spot, Studio Stinky, Suck UK, Tango Books, Tatiri, The Last Diary Company, The Wall Sticker Company, Time Beads, Time Beads, Tiny Tribe, Two Little Boys, Urchin, Vigorella, Vintage Ladybird, Wallcandy Arts, Walnut, Wean Meister, Wee Gallery, Where’s Wally, White Soda, Willow & Finn, X & Y Threads and Zacmac.

Oranges and Lemons Boutique currently ships Australia wide for the flat fee of $8.00, with orders over $150 shipped for FREE! Place your order by 1pm AEST to qualify for delivery the next business day. See Shippings and Returns for full information. International shipping coming soon!

Written by Domenica

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When I was little I desperately wanted to be a fairy. Fairies did not have to do homework, chores or eat brussel sprouts; instead they got to freely roam secret gardens, frolicking day and night at whim. Although now an adult, there are still days when I want to fly away; instead I am going to forget about my chores for a while and spend some down-time shopping at Fairy Jardin – www.fairyjardin.com.au - an online boutique specialising in clothing, footwear, toys, books, accessories and, of course, all things fairy!

My family has been joking that we’ll all need to take out a second mortgage to cope with the number of big celebrations that have fallen on the same year. First up is a black and white themed party, and I think the Gigi Lydia Pants and the Millicent Dress will be a fab look for one of my girls. I also love the Willow & Finn Velvet Dress in Berry Red for another party – the design is timeless, the fabric lush and the colour simply divine; plus at 58% off it is a steal. If you have a boy to dress for a coming party, may I suggest you quickly snap up the Eternal Creation chocolate pinstripe waistcoat, it is so on trend, and currently on sale for $18.95 down from $44.95, representing a saving of 58%!

If you have a baby who is learning to crawl then you might want to take a look at the great range of legwarmers on offer at Fairy Jardin. Not only do they keep legs warm on cooler days (great to have in the car for when the weather suddenly turns), but they are fabulous for use with crawling babies to help protect their cute little knees from cold, slippery or scratchy flooring. For a limited time a selection of Agoo legwarmers are reduced from $14.99 to $10.99, making it the perfect time to stock up.

Fairy Jardin are currently having a fab clearance sale with savings of up to 83% on offer! Prices are as marked and no code is needed, but these items are only available while stocks last so you might want to hurry on over… until next time, happy frolicking.

Sale prices below are for a limited time, while stocks last only.

One. Assorted Agoo Bamboo Legwarmers Were $14.95 each Sale $10.99
Two. Gigi Lydia Pants 2 Were $61.60 Sale $24.95 (Seen with the Millicent Dress available for separate purchase)
Three. Vintage Kid Disco Dots Bib, Was $18.95 Sale $9.95
Four. Bebe Jr Bella Print Bubble Hem Dress, Was $44.95 Sale $28.95
Five. Red Wagon “Little Girl Painting” Tote, Was $44.95 Sale $14.95
Six. Bebe Jr Regatta Tee in French Blue, Was $26.90 Sale $21.90
Seven. Bebe Scott ‘Dirty Denim’ Sun Hat, Was $22.95 Sale $16.95
Eight. Huggalugs Organic L’il Pirate Tee, Was $34.95 Sale $9.95
Nine. Bebe Navy Pincord Pants, Were $36.95 Sale $9.95
Ten. Eternal Creation Chocolate Pinstripe Waistcoat, Was $44.95 Sale $18.95

Written by Jen
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I work in a bookshop that is well known for it’s terrific range of children’s literature. From board books to young adult fantasy, there’s something to suit everyone’s interests and level of reading. In the far right corner there is a special section that carries titles for those who prefer to explore. Atlases, cook books, art books and pop up books, all there eager and ready for young eyes to discover.

Amidst this section is the very popular ‘wind-up’ books. Created by Usborne, these chunky titles are a resolute favourite, particularly amongst our young male customers. My boys in particular constantly harass me for one every time they visit! They managed to wangle the Racing Car book out of me when I needed them to stay quiet during a book launch, but to be honest I didn’t mind. The interactive books combine fun facts with an embedded race track ready for the accompanying wind up cars to get ready to go, go, go!

If racing cars aren’t quite your thing, then you could always fly a plane, captain a pirate ship or drive a tractor. They are all lots of fun and have kept my boys nicely entertained on many an occasion.

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Written by Domenica

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Whenever mums of boys tells me that there is a lack of fashionable clothing for little boys I direct them straight to About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au. With their comprehensive range of the hippest clothing for boys from newborns to tweens, this online boutique has become a cult favourite with parents of boys everywhere.

About A Boy have also become well-known for their fab sales, and right now their *entire* range of Three Little Trees has been reduced by *50% or more*, with savings of up to 87% off. As if that deal weren’t sweet enough, About A Boy have added a little more sugar for KidStyleFile readers with an *additional* 20% discount off already drastically reduced prices! To redeem simply enter code KSF-TLT before midnight 29 February 2012. Items are sure to sell out fast at these crazy prices, but new stock is arriving next week so it is worth checking back then if your fave items sell out quickly. It is also worth noting that About A Boy also have a great selection of sale items for girls from Three Little Trees, Sooki Baby, Mini Treasure Kids and more.

It will pay to browse around the site because there truly are some stellar designer bargains on offer. My picks for boys include the Little Chief Baby Tee – Pirate Bird, reduced to $13.96 with today’s code – woot! (This tee is also available in bigger sizes.)  I also love the Grey Dress Shorts – I think grey is a great alternative to black and can be paired well with so many other colours. For girls I adore the Dreamtime Romper – Paper Dolls, it is just so pretty; and down from $49.95 to $19.96 with today’s 20% discount code, it is a fabulous bargain.

These are only a snapshot of the huge savings available at About A Boy, so make your way over to check out your own must-haves. I also suggest hitting them up with a ‘like’ on Facebook, or signing up to their newsletter, to be kept in the loop of product updates (a little birdy tells me Minti is not far away!), special sales and competitions.

Sale prices marked less 20% below are only available with code KSF-TLT before midnight 29 February 2012, while stocks last (although some stock levels are being replenished next week).

One. La La singlet – Was $32.95 Sale $17.45 Less 20% = $13.96; Cherokee Boardies – Droplet – Were $54.95 Sale $27.95 Less 20% = $22.36
Two. Dreamtime Romper – Paper Dolls – Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96
Three. Ruffle Hem Dress – Droplet – Was $64.96 Sale $32.45 Less 20% = $25.96
Four. Nomads Romper – Whales - Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96
Five. Drop Waist Dress – Love - Was $54.95 Sale $27.45 Less 20% = $21.96; Denim Vest – Vintage Lace - Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96
Six. Little Chief Baby Tee – Pirate Bird -Was $49.95 Sale $24.95 Less 20% = $19.96 (Also available in bigger sizes)
Seven. Denim Shorts - Were $54.95 Sale $27.95 Less 20% = $22.36
Eight. Tee – Plastic it Aint Fantastic – Was $39.95 Sale $19.95 Less 20% = $15.96

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including: Aladine, Alex&Ant, Artiwood, BEAUtique, Bnds, Books To Wear, Boon, Cried Wolf, Cut It Out Kids, Cute Tooshies, Dollcake, Dripstick, Electric Boy, Fate, Fiesta, Goki, Janod, Kahmuh, Kid Basix, Kiniki, Knucklehead, La La Luxe, Little Horn, Love Henry, Little Punch, Mini Treasure Kids, Mini Vanilla, Minti, Munster, Oishi-M, Olive’s Friend Pop, On The Grow, Oopsie, Polka, Sass, Sooki Baby, Sosooki, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tutu Du Monde, Underneath The Apple Tree and Urban Elk.

About A Boy ship Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00.  Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Written by Miki

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Following on from Part 1 of the upcoming Kids Instyle trade show, to be held in Sydney from 23-26 February 2012, today I bring you Part 2 with a selection of some of the most hotly anticipated exhibitors. From stunning children’s furniture to adorable leather baby shoes, the event promises to be incredibly exciting and we’re looking forwards to bringing you more news as it draws closer.

View Part 3 of this series.

Do you own a children’s store? Register to attend Life Instyle at the Royal Hall of Industries & Horden Pavilion, Sydney between 23-26 February 2012. Note that attendance is open to trade only.

a. Incy Interiors specialises in beautiful designer furniture for babies and children. Their products are well designed, high quality and stylish, while also being functional and affordable.
b. Livie & Luca create handmade leather shoes for children, with designs inspired by nature, folklore, vintage and the rich imagination of children.
c.  Good Apples: withdrawn.
d. The Playing Mantis stock a stunning range of classic and traditional toys and playthings. Many of their brands are educational, ethically manufactured, handmade, Fair Trade certified, natural and organic.
e. Monstar Kids clothing is made for children and not mini adults. Their styles are both modern and retro, and they have lines for boys and girls.
f. Kiekaboo Pty Ltd is an Australian grown company which imports and distributes stylish and innovative products from Europe and America. They are the exclusive distributors for Minimonkey, Wallaboo Baby and HiLo chairs by Age Design.
g. Hong Kong-based Hilly Chrisp creates garments for girls and boys using a lovely range of vintage-inspired fabrics. In their collection you’ll see polka dots, florals, checks and stripes with grosgrain ribbon detailing.
h. Oishi-m [Oy-shee-em] design and produce limited edition garments that splash kimono, vintage and retro fabrics together with denim and cotton to create funky unique baby clothing for newborn babies to busy little people.
i. Bluebelle have created a luxurious range of girls underwear. Their signature style features layer upon layer of ruffled bamboo cotton.
j. Forwalls have created a huge selection of bright and fun removable wall, window and chalkboard stickers. With their products, decorating for kids is easy, flexible, stylish and fun.