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Written by Domenica

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It is not a secret that shopping makes me positively euphoric, I long for the knock of the mailman on my door heralding the arrival of all sorts of fabulous new items I can pore over. To that end, the multitude of new season loveliness at Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au - has sure put me in my happy place today.

To help take you to your happy place, Little Styles have a *huge* range of new stock from fabulous designer brands such as Oobi, Minti, Munster, Big by Fiona, Bonds, Gaia Organic Cotton, Purebaby, Woof!, Bebe by Minihaha, Sooki Baby & SOSOOKI, Marquise and Books to Wear. This season Little Styles have also introduced the popular and affordable Milky, the whimsical Paper Wings & Little Wings (just divine!), the quirky stylings of Oishi-M and Fox & Finch…just to name a few!

I have yet to meet a person who does not love the sublime retro style of Australian brand Oobi, so I will start my picks for girls with the very pretty Oobi Amelia Ruffle Dress in Apple. Oobi is flying off the virtual shelves at Little Styles, so you might want to quickly grab those pieces you have been admiring right now. To continue the retro theme (which is *big* this season) the pretty Spotty 50’s Frock by Big by Fiona Scanlan is simply divine, and a perfect party dress. For the modern fashionistas I suggest the Missie Munster Life’s A Blur Playsuit in tie-dyed blue and white - did anyone say too cool for school? For boys (and girls) the Minti Peace Owl baby tee is far out baby! Kids love everything 3-D right now, so the Sosooki Toddler tee for boys in 3-D Lion is perfect for your little man. These tees, in fact any tee or shirt for boys, would work well with the versatile 5-pocket denim shorts by Woof!

Little Styles are making everyone smile with free shipping on all orders over $65.00 for the next 5 days. This offer is valid with code ship4free at checkout and must end midnight 10 September, 2011. While you are there check out Little Styles massive sale section, with literally hundreds of items on sale at up to 50% off RRP. With over 150 labels, 3500+ products, no fuss returns/exchanges and next day delivery, Little Styles have you covered for all your shopping needs.

 ‘Like’ Little Styles on Facebook to get up to the minute updates, discounts, special offers & competitions.  You can also sign up to their newsletter for the latest information: enter your email address in the sign up box on the home page.

Sale prices are valid while stocks last. Free shipping on orders over $65.00 is valid with code ship4free until midnight 10 September 2011.

1. Oobi Amelia Ruffle Dress in Apple – $39.95
2. Oobi Jemima Jersey Dress in Marshmallow – 39.95
3. Big by Fiona Scanlan Spotty 50’s Frock – $89.95
4. Missie Munster Life’s A Blur Chambray Playsuit – $54.95
5. Sooki Baby Love Pears Printed Tee $28.95 & Loves Pears Full Frill Nappy Pant - $28.95
6. Minti Baby Tee Peace Owl – $34.95
7. Woof! 5-Pocket Denim Short – $48.95
8. Sosooki Toddler Boy’s Tee 3-D Lion – $32.95
9. Bebe JR Karl 3/4 track shorts – was $32.95 NOW $25.95
10. Fresh Baked Heart Tee Striped – was $24.95 NOW $18.95
11. Sosooki Toddler Girl’s Harem Pants – $44.95
12. Milky Boy’s Car Pjs  – $29.95
13. Milky Girl’s Bird Pjs - $29.95

Fashion, toy and accessory brands stocked include Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Baby Bloch, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Dashbaby, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, Flo, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Indy & the Ninja, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pinkberry Kisses, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Things, Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW toys.

Normally Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50 with orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge. See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Post written by Miki

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One of my absolute favourite styles of cuisine is Asian-fusion – a blend of classic Aussie fare and delicate Asian flavours and techniques. As far as food goes it’s as good as it gets and just thinking about it is making my mouth water!  But today I want to talk about a new kind of Asian-fusion I’ve discovered: Little Urby – www.littleurby.com.au.

What does an adorable childrenswear online boutique have to do with cuisine?  Quite a lot actually, because Little Urby is the spirit of Asian-fusion personified.  Created by two Australian-based Asian expats, Phylice and Lin from Malaysia and Singapore respectively, the store showcases the best Australian childrenswear and decor brands with some truly wonderful finds from Asia.  Lin and Phylice have lived in Australia for 10 years now and they’re committed to supporting our talented local designers even while they introduce stunning Asian labels new to the Australian market.  I’ve got to say, the resulting mix at Little Urby is delectable!

On show at the moment is Little Urby’s new Autumn range featuring some fabulous brands out of South Korea including Annika, Amber, Amber Pure, Soft, Mery Jane and Peach&Cream.  South Korean children’s fashion has all the practicality children need but the fashion is forward-looking and edgy with quirky little details and wonderful fabrics. You’ll also spot Singaporean label Project Little and its kimono-style babywear – simply gorgeous and *very* giftable.

So we’ve talked about the Asian part of the fusion, but what about the Aussie ingredients?  You won’t be disappointed: Three Little Trees, Anton’s Lane, Boon, Printspace, 41 Orchard, An Angel At My Table, Annabel Trends, Forwalls, Little Chipipi and Dotty Spot Design. Plus, coming later this month, you’ll find Polka, Cocoon Couture, Little Lamb and Giddy Giddy at Little Urby.

Indulge in Asian-fusion children’s fashion and decor at Little Urby with 25% off store-wide – including Three Little Trees already on sale up to 40% off – until 30 April 2011 using discount code KSF25 at checkout. KSF readers in South East Asia also have a special offer just for them: $7.50 local postage for all orders to South East Asia using the code KSFSEA until 30 April 2011. Gobble it up!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid only until 30 April 2011 using the code KSF25.

1. Boon Bath Goods, $33.95 less 25% = $25.46
2. Annika Hener Jumper Skirt, $55.00 less 25% = $41.25
3. Amber Pure Aaron Shirt, $33.00 less 25% = $24.75
4. Dotty Spot Designs Alphabet Tree Canvas, from $89.00 less 25% = $66.75
5. Project Little Kimono Romper – Blue Trellis, $39.00 less 25% = $29.25
6. Peach & Cream Bobbi Doll Dress, $45.00 less 25% = $33.75
7. Anton’s Lane Forest Play Bedding, $169.00 less 25% = $126.75
8. Amber Pure Leopold Hat, $24.00 less 25% = $18.00
9. Project Little Mandarin Dress – Multi Bubbles, $59.00 less 25% = $44.25
10. Printspace ‘Hello Giraffe’ Art Print 8″x10″, $30.00 less 25% = $22.50
11. Three Little Trees Mini Maxi Dress, $35.95 less 25% = $26.96
12. Soft Reversible Padding Vest, $29.00 less 25% = $21.75

Little Urby stocks a fine range of labels from Australia and abroad including Amber, Amber Pure, Annika, Anton’s Lane, Peach&Cream, Printspace, Project Little, Soft, 41 Orchard, Ada-Ada, An Angel At My Table, Annabel Trends, Boon, Dingsbums, Dotty Spot, Ebulobo, Forwalls Decals, Heimlich Clear Cream, Kid-O, Mery Jane, mOmma, Moveables by Little Chipipi, Seedling and Three Little Trees.

Little Urby ships Australia-wide for a flat rate of $7.50 per parcel.  Orders over $150 ship FREE. International orders welcome, please see the delivery page for details.

Post written by Leah

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The Little Kidz Closet - www.thelittlekidzcloset.com.au – offers a divine feast of goodies any time of year, but at Christmas time it’s even better, if that’s possible: like the closet in Narnia you enter and find yourself in a wonderland of glorious delights.

First stop, the newly released 41 Orchard Wall Stickers premium wall stickers are simple but stylish. These will brighten up any room and may just be a great gift for a little one celebrating their first Christmas. My eye is on the Once Upon a Time set for my little princess who adores fairy tales. Next stop, Decoylab who have created the loveliest laser cut clocks from bamboo. The great thing about these clocks is that they are a gift suitable for any age group.

I’m going to brag for a second and let you all know that I learned to ride a “big bike” by the age of 4 WITHOUT training wheels!! My dad was beyond his years and bought me a bike and took the pedals off so I would rely on balance first rather than pedalling. Over in Europe they have long followed this philosophy and pedal-less ‘balance bikes’ are the norm. The Little Kidz Closet stock the ooMoo Kids Balance Bike which is ergonomically designed, strong and suitable from ages 2.5 upwards: get one and be amazed how quickly your child picks up the skills needed to progress to a big bike sans the trainers.

For your little girl(s) I have two recommendations high on my list today: the Raddigy Rag Dolls and Tea Princess. The Raddigy Rag Dolls (all 17 of them) stand at 19 inches(48cm) tall and are handcrafted individually in Melbourne. They are completely unique – not one is the same and come beautifully packaged ready for gifting. Tea Princess is my go-to label for special occasion outfits for my Miss N (sometimes I source a special event just so I can add a TP item to her wardrobe!). Lace, frills and other girly delights are the hallmarks of this sweet and delicate label which girls and their mamas all over the world now revel in (Harvey Nichols, London, anyone?).

The Little Kidz Closet are gifting KSF readers with a great selection of Christmas cheer to make the big day extra special:

• Up to 50% of in the sale section (including 15% off the Giimmo and Zuny range, both of which will liven up a nursery or bedroom)
• FREE postage on clothing orders* $50+ (before postage charges)
• FREE postage on bedlinen orders* $200+ (before postage charges)

Enter special code Xmas to redeem these offers only until midnight, 25 December 2010.

*NOTE: Delivery on all items other than clothing and bedlinen in your order will be calculated at checkout.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code Xmas only until midnight 25 December 2010.

1. Zuny Classic Horse $69.95 $59.40 Zuny Limited Edition Abby the Elephant Blue $69.95 $59.40
2. Hugg a Plant Baby Earth $34.95 Hugg a Plant Kids Earth $59.95
3. Raggidy Rag Dolls Veronika $99.00 Raggidy Rag Dolls Oscar $95.00 Raggidy Rag Doll Audry $99.00
4. Decoylab Bamboo Elephant Clock $74.95
5. 41 Orchard Bird Cage Love Removable Wall Stickers $50.00
6. Giimmo Blue the Elephant $44.95 $38.00
7. Solvej Baby and Toddler Swing $220.00
8. ooMoo Kids F1 Balance Bike Free Shipping $165.00
9. Tea Princess Gardenia Maxi Plait Dress $89.95

The Little Kidz Closet stock products from the following brands: adorning al, Alex & Charli, An Angel at my Table, Antons Lane, Ani & Trio, Baby Kas, Baby Legs, Bebe by Minihaha, Bloom, boodalee, Bosco Bear, BugRugs, Busybee Friends, Buttons by LouLou, Cariboo, Cici Art Factory, Cocoon Clothing, Cot Couture, Cubby Canvas, Dingsbums, Dotty Spot Designs, Ecococoon, Forwalls, Fresh Baked, G for George, Giimmo, Green Lullaby, Heavenly Creatures, IDC Kids, Innate Gear, IVI, Jacob & Bonomi, Kas Kids,Kid Kraft, Kouch, Left Hand Make, Lelbys Bean Chairs, Lilly & Lolly, Lindy Loo, Linea 1930, Little Chillies, Little Lamb, Little Light House, Little Miss J, littlenest, Look at the Wall, Lovestamp, Mini by Angi Mac, MiniMi, Miss Ruby May, Missimoo Designs, Monstar Kids, NurseryWorks, ooMoo Kids, Pickle, Pirouette Pettiskirts, Pooki & Co, Puggyhouse, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Rondeau Industries, Seed Organic, SleepiSpaces Stickytiki, Tea Princess, Teeny Me, Three Little Trees, Tommy Rocket, Touchwood Furniture, Treehouse, Two Belles, Ubabub, 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.