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Today’s post written by Miki

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I love this time of year.  I know it’s hard to believe given the weather recently, but it’s almost the turn of the season.  Give it another week or two and the deciduous trees will start changing colour, the nights will be growing crisp, and the autumn fashion has already started turning up in the shops.

Online is no different – you can see the seasons changing by the new offerings in-store at places like the divine La Toriana – www.latoriana.com.au – where new arrivals are turning up nearly every day at the moment!

Elizabeth at La T makes a real point of featuring the best of Australia’s and New Zealand’s homegrown designers.  I love to buy Aussie, and Kiwi, made items; it feels great to support local industry and the pieces tend to be of a much higher quality than many of those manufactured overseas.  Elizabeth carefully selects brands she really thinks are worth showcasing, and her taste is impeccable!

One of her latest finds is the beautiful vintage-inspired Tippie Toes, with some sweet little pieces for girls in-store now, and boyswear coming soon. The new season Three Little Trees will also be in-store any day now, as will Tea Princess among others.

If you haven’t already, it’s well worth signing up to the La Toriana newsletter to receive news on the latest arrivals in-store, along with VIP deals, incentives and discounts not available to the public.

KidStyleFile readers, listen up:  Place an order at La Toriana in the month of February, enter ‘KSF’ in the comments section at checkout, and receive a FREE mystery gift valued at $10.00. Offer valid until midnight on the 28th of February 2009.

1. Early Birds Organic Premmie Long Sleeved Bodysuit, $32.95
2. The Traveller Designer Bag by Vanchi – Graphite, $149.95
3. Huggalugs ‘Cool Spirit’ Organic Tee, $32.95 $19.77
4. Huggalugs ‘Butterflies’ Bump Hugger, $34.95 $31.95
5. The Traveller Designer Bag by Vanchi – Rust, $149.95
6. Oobi ‘A Line’ Dress, $24.95 $14.47
7. Arabella White Christening Headband, $19.95
8. Annabel Trends Jolly Roger Socks, $19.95 $15.96
9. Nest Organics Three Piece Gift Set Organic Blanket, Owl & Hat, $62.95
10. Tippie Toes Petite Singlet with Lace Motif, $22.95 and Tippie Toes Enchanted White Tutu, $49.95

La Toriana stock a big range of products from annieB, Britt, Tippie Toes, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tabitha Emma, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Three Little Trees, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi, G&T Kids, Eco Peko, TikiBoo Kids, Wild Things of Noosa, and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

La Toriana charge $7.50 postage Australia-wide.  Orders over $150.00 receive FREE express delivery.

Oh my goodness, I have just seen the cutest thing!! Really, you must head on over and check out Onesies – www.onesies.com.au – regardless of your child’s age.Onesies do what you think they might: sell onesies. Only onesies; the most adorable, stylish and high-quality onesies on the web. Clever, huh?

On their delightful website, Onesies stock simply the most impressive and substantial selection of the onesies, or baby bodysuits, I have ever seen. It is Onesie Heaven! If you’re a mum-t0-be, or the friend or family of such a mum, Onesies is the ideal place to stock up for your impending new addition.

Onesies constitute a wardrobe staple for little babies: they are super-comfy, and the snaps are ultra practical for holding nappies in place, and for easy fuss-free changes. The incredible choices that Onesies afford us, make it easy to inject style and personality into this essential attire.

Choose from onesies both local, and imported, in short and long-sleeved varieties from Bebe by Minihaha, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Earlybirds, Fig Organic, Gaia Organic, Heavenly Creatures, Infancy, mill&mia, Nanoou, Ouch, Pure Baby Organic, Quilt Baby USA, and Rock Your Baby.

I had so much fun making the picks today, such sweet memories of my own kids when they were little sprouts, and a wealth of ideas for gifts for the next batch of gorgeous bubs coming soon to my neck of the woods.

I just adore Danish brand Nanoou; the fabrics and prints suggest a magical Scandinavian fairyland to me. I can just imagine a little baby girl in the Bebe by Minihaha onesie cool on a hot summer’s day, and a little boy hanging out and scooting about in a fabulous Infancy animal onesie (Infancy is one of my gifting favourites, by the way, I love the cotton elastane composition that gives a fine fit).

Onesies are so well connected and respected that delicious Melbourne label Heavenly Creatures has designed two gorgeous appliqued pieces – ‘Nina Ballerina’ and ‘Gordon Giraffee’ – especially for Onesies. Your little one will look really special in one of these!

Onesies also stock a lovely range of organic cotton and bamboo produce options for babies with sensitive skin and an ecological conscience. One of my fave organic brands is Fig Organic from the US. The fabric is soooo soft, and Fig have a great design aesthetic; I really dig their prints and quirky sewn-in message tags.

I also want to make a special mention of Onesies’  prem baby section, which offers a great range of onesie options for premmie and small babies. As a mum of two sub-2kg babes myself (now strapping 4 year olds!), I can tell you that it’s lovely to have clothes that fit your little baby/babies. You will be well sorted here.

Ok, before we move on to the visual feast, I have to tell you something special and important: to celebrate their opening, Alice at Onesies is offering KidStylefilers a huge 25% off everything in-store!! YAY! All you need to do is enter the code ‘ksf’ at checkout and the discount will be calculated for you.

This offer ends November 10, so make your moves before it’s too late.

From top left in rows:

Gaia Organic Red Grandpa All-in-one Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Nanoou Dark Grey Splash Jumpsuit $48.00 $36.00
Heavenly Creatures Gordon Giraffe Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Infancy Red Jungle Onesie $37.00 $27.75
Gaia Organic Blue stripe All-in-one Onesie $35.00 $26.25
mill&mia Mid-blue Jumpsuit Onesie $59.00 $44.25

From top left in rows:  

Nanoou Red Organic Cotton Velour Jumpsuit $48.00 $36.00
Bebe by Minihaha Floral Cotton Onesie $25.00 $18.75
Gaia Organic Strawberry-stripe Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Heavenly Creatures Nina Ballerina Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Infancy Red Blossom Onesie $37.00 $27.75
Fig Organic Crossover Tree Onesie $45.00 $33.75

Earlybirds Prem Baby Ivory Bodysuit $26.00 $19.50
Pure Baby Organic short-sleeved Lotus print Premature Baby Growsuit $30.00 $22.50

Discounted prices quoted in red are after the Onesies/KSF discount code has been applied. This offer ends 10 November 2008.

Onesies charge $6.50 flat postage Australia-wide. Orders over $150.00 are posted free within Australia. International orders are welcome. See the Onesies Delivery page for full details.

Today is National Premmie Day. Chances are you know someone, or are someone, who’s had a prem baby: each year over 20,000 newborn Australian babies are admitted to Neo-natal Intensive Care Units and Special Care Nurseries owing to their pre-term arrival.

Today is the day to spare a thought – and a dollar or two – for those that toil to save the lives of little babies needing medical assistance, to those tiny little souls who fight so fiercely for survival and triumph over the odds, and to those angel babies who didn’t stay in this life long, but who profoundly touched the lives of those around them while they did.

Elizabeth at La Toriana – www.latoriana.com.au (mum to 3 prem babies herself) is offering KidStyleFile readers a unique opportunity to grab a bargain and support the National Premmie Foundation in their mission to offer support to prem babies and their families.

Make a purchase at La Toriana and receive a KSF exclusive 20% discount, plus a free gift for you. In addition, Elizabeth will donate 10% of your purchase amount to the National Premmie Foundation with an individual card including your name (optional) and donation amount.

Enter discount code ‘premmie‘ at checkout to receive 20% off your order. This offer runs for 3 days only, and ends midnight 27 July, so make haste!

Inspired by Elizabeth’s generosity, KidStyleFile has today made a donation to the National Premmie Foundation. Visit the National Premmie Foundation to make your own donation.

La Toriana sells divine clothing, toys and accessories for little babes from birth, and boys and girls up to 5 years.

Brands stocked include annieB, Britt, Cheeky Little Soles, Dobbin and Drum, Eternal Creation, Finnigan Finn, Hey Baby, Huggalugs, Vanchi, Kee Ka, Lambykins, Oobi, Toys Pure, BumpBuddy, Lazybones, Gertie and Me, Britt, Thurlby Farm, Kids Kitchen, Grommets, Mini Whisk, Annabel Trends, Vintage Kids, Babylicious, Penny Scallan, Tickled Pink, Djeco, Anamlaz, Nana Huchy, Jasnor, Footprints, Tummy Bear, Tea Princess, Alimrose Designs, Fairy Floss Creations, Cuski, and Gaia, and new to La Toriana, Britt, Nanny Pickle, Oopsidaisi and prem baby brands Tummy Bear and Early Birds.

In the La Toriana Premmie Baby section of the store, you’ll find a sweet and thoughtful range of products just for prem babies and their families and friends, including perfect little clothing pieces, and keepsake dolls so you can always remember how teeny your little babe was.

Clockwise from top left:

Early Birds Premmie Jacket $27.95 $22.36 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Premmie Jumpsuit and Hat Set $40.95 $32.76 after 20% discount.
Early Birds Booties $21.95 $17.56 after 20% discount.
Snow White Polar Bear $32.95 each $26.36 after 20% discount.
Cuski Comforter $39.95 $31.96 after 20% discount.
Tummy Bear Keepsake Dolls Weighted: $85.95 $68.76 after 20% discount. Unweighted: $70.95 $56.76 after 20% discount.
Nana Huchy Edwardo the Donkey $25.95 $20.76 after 20% discount.

Of course there’s plenty in store for bigger babies and kids too:

Eternal Creation Boys Tri-colour Long sleeved Tee with Star $36.95 just $29.56 after 20% discount
Finnigan Finn ‘Beth’ Green Cord Winter dress $59.99 just $47.99 after 20% discount

Cheeky Little Soles Superstar $31.95 just $25.56 after 20% discount
Tea Princess Soft Cord Dress Pants $52.95 just $42.36 after 20% discount

Also, La T are now stocking a new jewellery line from Mon Tresor, the ‘Princess Collection‘: delicate bracelets adorned with glass pearls, silver butterfly and dragonfly charms, Swarovski hearts and crystals.

Priced at just $19.95, $15.96 after 20% discount, these make for a very affordable special gift.

You can see all posts and more picks for La Toriana here.

La Toriana charges $7.50 for postage Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed, and there is a currency converter on the site so you can shop in your home currency.