KidStyleFile

Written by Anna

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With the birth of my three children came the immediate realisation of just how incredibly different all children are. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised, but I couldn’t believe how young they were when all their apparent differences, likes and dislikes appeared. Even the toys they gravitated towards as babies and toddlers were different. Our inquisitive and thoughtful eldest son loves to build, our second is great at puzzles and our little girl has both a flair for the dramatic and a motherly instinct, so dressing up costumes and baby dolls are her theme at the moment.

Coco Bear – www.cocobear.com.au is a fantastic online store that has a huge range of eco-friendly, fair trade, and environmentally sustainable toys that can cater to a *very* wide range of tastes. The Coco Bear family share a true passion for top quality toys so you are bound to find some to suit the little people in your world. There are toys for art and craft, for building and stacking, for music and role playing and much more.

There are both international and Australian brands represented at Coco Bear and presently include:  Alex, Artiwood, Atomoblox, beleduc, nenat, Boikido, Children Inspire Design, Djeco, dwink, eco-kids, Edtoy, Educo, En Gry & Sif, Felt Fun, Hape, I’m toy, Imagination Brands, Jack rabbit creations, Junior Tradesman,  Le Toy Van, Manhattan Toys, Micador, Mon Petit Art, Pastel Toys, Playme, Rock Crayons, Santoys, Sigikid, Soopsori, Te’s fou Louloup, Woodours.

One of the brilliant features of Coco Bear are their fantastic shipping and delivery options: they offer $10 flat rate shipping across Australia, FREE shipping on all orders $150+ as well as a FREE local delivery service to qualifying post codes. How fab is that?! They also have a shopfront in Alexandria NSW where you may view, purchase, and pick up items. You can of course also keep up with new developments via the Coco Bear Facebook Page.

For the month of October, Coco Bear is offering a lovely gift with purchase to all customers who place an order of $150+: you will be given a Doodle Roll pack which contains coloured crayons and a paper roll fifteen centimetres wide and fifteen metres long all in a perfect carry pack (now I’ve seen one I simply *must* have one…they are just so clever). No code is needed to redeem this offer, you simply need to place your order of at least $150 before 31 October 2011, and one will be automatically sent with your order. Coco Bear also have a dedicated sale section where you will find a beautiful array of toys at 10-50% off the retail price. Go get ‘em!

Sale items valid while stocks last.

a. eco-kids – Play Dough $47.95
b. Soopsori – Face & Rattle Blocks $65.75
c. Woodours Collection – Baby Bear Activity Set $70.95
d. Te’s fou LOULOUP!!! Collection – Red Riding Hood Activity Set $70.95
e. eco-kids – Finger Paint WAS $47.95 NOW $40.76
f. Sigikid Organic Collection – Comforter Bear $38.25
g. Mon Petit Art – City of Dreams $57.75
h. En Gry & Sif – Noah’s Ark WAS $98.40 NOW $83.64
i. En Gry & Sif – Felted Farmhouse WAS $86.30 NOW $73.35
j. Manhattan Toy – Baby Stella Lady Bug Outfit $29.95
k. Artiwood – Fry & Boil Set $86.10
l. Mon Petit Art – Dolls Cube $38.75
m. Pastel Toys – Dinosaur $45.55
n. LE TOY VAN – Retro Racer $37.65
o. I’m Toy – 7 In 1 Activity Center $115.80

Coco Bear ship Australia wide for the flat fee of $10.00 with FREE shipping for orders over $150.00. They also offer a FREE local delivery service to qualifying post codes. See here for the list of post codes and full shipping and delivery terms and conditions.

Have you swung over to ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au lately? If you haven’t, it’s time to skip on over; there’s a lot going on!

Bronwyn at ShopHouse is concentrating on telling the whole story with the ranges she stocks, and I am loving it.

When I dig a label, I tend to want to cherry pick the whole range, and ShopHouse makes it easy to do with Cocoon Couture, mill&mia, And the Little Dog Laughed, Pure Baby,  Penny Scallan, and the irrepressible Oobi.

ShopHouse are stocking the comprehensive range of Oobi, including the party dresses you know and love in fabulous new prints, bloomers, singlets, and new to their repertoire, playsuits, divine capelets, and sweet Rosette hair clips. Buy now and get delivery around September 15. These are selling like hotcakes, so get in quickly if you want a piece of the action.

mill&mia Spring/Summer 08/09 collection has arrived too, and it is divine as always. ShopHouse are stocking the ‘Robot’ story for boys, and stripes and florals for girls in voiles and the softest soft cottons. mill&mia is one of my all-time favourite Aussie labels: Melissa Chen (‘mill’) is a genius!

For the little bebes in the house, comes Pure Baby – organic bliss for bubs up to 2 years. The prints have a touch of retro about them this season: caravans for the boys, red gumnuts for girls, and fantastic terry toweling fabric (do you remember that from your own childhood? So comfy!)

New to ShopHouse is Cuddlefish, the best swimwear out for little kids. I have been buying and using Cuddlefish swimmers on my two kids for the last 3 years, and I just love it. It looks great, and contemporary and provides SPF50+ so I don’t have to worry about the chitlins being burned to a crisp in the hot sun.

Also check out the Kiddysac and Lark products new to ShopHouse. The Kiddysac mini-bags are the perfect storage solution for a range of loot, and the Lark products bring fun kitsch back on the scene with their activity kits and soaps.

There are also a few offers over at ShopHouse that you should know about.

1. Buy a Cocoon Couture Large Enchanted Tree at ShopHouse & receive a FREE Cocoon Couture Beanbag, valued at $129.95. Mention the beanbag design you would like at checkout and it’s yours!
2. Also, subscribe to the ShopHouse newsletter in September and you could win a Cuddlefish swimsuit. See the ShopHouse homepage for full details.

You can also score FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING at ShopHouse with the KidStyleFile discount code found in the current issue of Shop 4 Kids magazine. If you can’t make it to  newsagent, email me and I’ll give it to you

Checkout my picks of lush new products below, and don’t forget to visit the ShopHouse sale section to score up to 45% off last season’s mill&mia, and some yummy Monday’s Child Pyjamas.

Clockwise from top left:

mill&mia Blue Stripe Envelope Neck Tee $49.95
Kiddysac Small Pink Ballerina Bag $9.95
Oobi Rosette Clips set of two $24.95
mill&mia Blue Patch Pocket Short $49.95
Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Set $29.95
Kiddysac Small Red Pirate Bag $9.95
Cuddlefish Long-sleeved Red Stripe Tee $44.95
Cuddlefish Red Short $24.95
Yunginz Traditional Classic with a Twist $59.95
Oobi Baby Dinosaur Egg Sunday Suit $29.95
mill&mia Kiss Daisy Chain Stripe T-Shirt Puff Sleeve Dress $79.95 and mill&mia Girls Kiss Daisy Chain Puff Sleeve Tee $49.95
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Large Tree $490.00 Receive a FREE Cocoon Couture Beanbag valued at $129.95 when you buy the Tree in September

ShopHouse stock: And the little dog laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby – skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design.

ShopHouse’s standard shipping costs are $4.95 for Express shipping Australia-wide.

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ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – have a GORGEOUS new site up and running. Head on over to behold it: it’s a feast of eye candy and super-easy to navigate.

Congratulations, ShopHouse, your new site is a stunner: big style for little people indeed!

The ‘how to shop’ section has all the info savvy buyers could ever need: sizing, shipping, payment options, gift wrapping, vouchers, you name it. Shopping couldn’t be simpler. As to the rest of it – just potter around and revel in fabulous range of products housed within the beautiful page layout.

In addition to ShopHouse’s range of great designers (see below for the full list), they’ve added a new one to the stable: and the little dog laughed. The name is adorable, and the clothes live up to it; affordable lounge-wear and accessories for babies with simple colours and sweet designs. This is a very giftable range – keep it in mind for new babies arriving and first birthdays. There’s a big range at ShopHouse so you’re spoiled for choice.

As promised above, here’s the full list of ShopHouse designers: Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby – skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Moltex nappies, Organic Bubs baby food, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS and Rileah Design. And, of course, the little dog laughed.

To make the ShopHouse shopping experience even better, Bronwyn at ShopHouse is offering beloved KidStyleFile readers FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING on all orders for three days only until August 8.

Just enter kidstylefile at checkout – couldn’t be easier!

Checkout my picks of lush new products below, and hit the sale section to score up to 45% off some stupendously fine brands (hello mill&mia, and Monday’s Child Pyjamas!).

Clockwise from top left:

and the little dog laughed Cornflower blue shorts, $18.00
Alimrose Designs Jointed Pony – Navy check, $39.95
and the little dog laughed Cornflower blue car romper, $26.00
Fruit tingle bow, $12.95
eco.kid Bubbalicious Shaping Paste, $18.95
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose Three Flower Stems romper, $26.00
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose Drama Queen hoodie, $33.00
Chocolate milkshake bow, $12.95
and the little dog laughed vanilla cream World t-shirt, $24.00
Penny Scallan surfboard lunchbox, $24.95
Penny Scallan strawberry mini bag, $21.95
and the little dog laughed Tea Rose frill pant, $21.00
Cocoon Couture mini monkey navy on red beanbag, $129.95

ShopHouse’s standard shipping costs are $4.95 for Express shipping Australia-wide.

STOP THE PRESS!

The fab Where Did You Get That? – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au, stockists of superlative brands including Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, and Zid Zid Kids, and the newly arrived Enchanted Faeries figurines (place your order now for November delivery) and Woolbabe sleeping bags, has just passed me this fabulous piece of information especially to share with KSF readers:

Get 20%* discount off categories listed below with code ‘STYLE20′ until August 10.

• Baby Accessories – Aden + Anais wraps, Bebedelice
• Bags – Zid Zid Kids, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy Baby/Anytime Bags
  
• Bath & Body – Bod, Bod for Bubs and eco.kid products
• Wall art – Coco Boheme Blackboard decals, and new Djeco Wall stickers
• Boy/Girl Shoes – All Lelli Kelly, and Morgan & Milo shoes
• Clocks – all Coo Clocks
• Craft – Djeco
• Toys and Games – Puzzles, Djeco

To add to this, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Moppit winter stock is also now reduced by 30% (if you want another 10% discount on these brands, enter ‘STYLE10′ to get an you’ve just scored a KSF VIP 40% off!! – Please note you can’t use the two codes together, so you do have to make a choice there.)

Clockwise from top left:

Djeco 12 Colour Animal Cubes – $29.90 less 20% KSF discount = $23.92
Coo Clocks – $98.00 less 20% KSF discount = $78.40 Available in 7 different designs
Zid Zid Kids Giraffe Mask – $13.95 less 20% KSF discount = $11.16 Also available in Lion and Elephant
Zid Zid Kids Bag – $39.95 less 20% KSF discount = $31.96 Also available in Hippo, Monkey, Bird, Branch, and Elephant designs
Babymoov Bebedelice – $199.00 less 20% KSF discount = $159.20 This is a HOT price for the Bebedelice: you won’t find it cheaper anywhere.
Morgan & Milo Silver Sparkle Mary-Jane – $49.95 less 20% KSF discount = $39.96 Fantastic quality and comfort and spunky designs. I heart M&M!
Lelli Kelly Iris Cross Mild – $105.00 less 20% KSF discount = $84.00
Morgan & Milo Navy Flame Slip-on – $44.95 less 20% KSF discount = $35.96
Djeco Robinetto Waterworks Game – $19.80 less 20% KSF discount = $15.84
Coco Boheme Cat Wall Sticker/Decal – $39.00 less 20% KSF discount = $31.20 Also available in chicken and piggy
Djeco Poem Tree Wall Sticker – $44.00 less 20% KSF discount = $35.20 What a delight: 95 reusable stickers comprise this inspiring wall decoration.
Yummy Mummy Filly Bag in Black – $349.00 less 20% KSF discount = $279.20 Attention bag aficionados: This one is a must for your collection. Just fab, and what a bargain!

Just a couple of little tips for you when shopping at Where Did You Get That?

After you add products to your cart you need to click ‘Checkout’ (marked in red below) to proceed.

Set up your account, and to receive 20% off selected categories listed above at Where Did You Get That?, enter ‘STYLE20′ at the Redeem Discount Coupon section at checkout. Too easy!

Offer ends 10 August 2008.

Where Did You Get That? charge $7.95 flat-rate postage Australia wide. *Discount applies on purchases before shipping charges are applied.

Do you, like me, often see baby and kids goods that you find so irresistibly attractive that you find yourself asking total strangers “Where did you get that?”

Well today I’d like to introduce you to style-savvy sisters Toni and Melony, who through their passion for everything unique and high quality in the realm of baby and kids, can help connect you with all the coolest threads, shoes, toys, accessories and decor from both faraway and nearby via their new web store ‘Where Did You Get That?‘ – www.wheredidyougetthat.com.au.

Where Did You Get That? stock exquisite brands including Aden + Anais, BabyMoov Bebedelice and Lovenest, Bella Tunno, Bod and Bod for Bubs hair and skin-care, Coco Boheme, Coo Clocks, Deglingos, Djeco, eco.kid, Lelli Kelly, Moppit, Morgan & Milo, Opal London, Pink + Blue Yummy Mummy, Star & Rose, Tea Collection, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Zid Zid Kids.

I want to have a little rave about a few of my personal favourites new to Australia, and brought to you exclusively by Where Did You Get That? Firstly, Tea Collection, a US brand that promotes a multi-cultural ethos in design and celebrates children as “little citizens of the world”.

Before Where Did You Get That? came along I always sourced Tea Collection from the US. Needless to say, I am so thrilled to have a local supplier!

Tea Collection make two affordable ranges: Tea Collection for kids 2+ and Daily Tea for 0-2 years.

I can tell you from personal experience that the quality of Tea Collection is just superb. The cottons they use never pill or fade, and the cuts are tailored beautifully.

Their jeans are the best fit I have found (adjustable waist joy!), and the denim is softened to prevent chafing.

The dresses are thoughtfully designed, and always feature beautiful detailing. To prove that I put my money where my mouth is, see the picture below of one of my daughters wearing one of her Tea Collection pieces: the Journey Dress, happily available at Where Did You Get That? so you can get a piece of the action too

Clockwise from top left:

Tea Collection Mendoza Boys 3 piece outfit – $155.00
Daily Tea Flower Fan Tunic – Limon – $29.95
Tea Collection Mopti Print Dress – Birch – $84.95
Tea Collection Journey Dress in Aubergine – $56.00
Tea Collection Tereli Yarn Dyed Indigo Pant – $64.95

Next on my list of faves is Morgan & Milo. An inspired addition to the world of children’s footwear, Morgan & Milo is the creative output of Mia Abbruzzese, who started Morgan & Milo to fill the gap for affordable, classic shoes. Morgan & Milo shoes have their heart in the quality of the past, and their head in the modern day, fusing fun and fashion in a way that is infinitely wearable, and never too precious.

Also in the shoe department at Where Did You Get That? is the unrestrained embellished decadence of Lelli Kelly from Italy. Not just a pretty face, Lelli Kelly shoes are designed for optimal comfort and foot health.

Clockwise from top left:

Morgan & Milo Navy Flame Slip-on – $44.95
Morgan & Milo Silver Sparkle Mary-Jane – $49.95
Lelli Kelly Iris Cross Mild – $105.00

Finally, you know I can never go past a good toy or decor piece. Where Did You Get That? is thrilling me with its well considered selection.

Firstly, Djeco from France. Djeco make a wonderful range of toys, puzzles and craft sets for kids, and Where Did You Get That? is stocking a comprehensive amount of them.

I just adore the Stamps Magical Dresses set which features ink pads, 14 stampers and 20 cutout princesses to decorate.

If you’re looking for amusement for smaller kids then the Djeco block puzzles make for a sweet occupation with their classic illustrations. Where Did You Get That? is selling the 4 packs so affordably too!

If you’re looking for an imaginative and unusual buddy for your little one then the divine Deglingos, again from France, fit the bill perfectly. Everything but run of the mill, Deglingos creatures are constructed of a range of high quality textured fabric that is sure to last a lifetime of companionship,

A delightful decor element is the Coo Clock from the USA. Besides being utterly whimsical this clock is clever too: it has a sensor that detects when it’s dark so it won’t bark, cheep or moo at midnight!

For out and about check out the Bella Tunno Designer Diner. It’s a funky, wipe-clean placement on one side and a reusable chalk mat on the other. It’s a portable imagination station for little artists and a traveling table for little eaters! Includes a 12 piece box of non-toxic colored chalk and a detachable chalk pouch. Never be stuck for entertainment when you’re out and about again!

Finally, one of my most beloved favourite brands, Zid Zid Kids.

Zid Zid Kids are pure imagination realised. Zid Zid Kids is a fair-trade company based in Marrakech, Morocco, and is the fusion of the creativity of husband and wife team Moulay and Julie, and Moroccan crafts-people. The result is stunning!

Where Did You Get That? is stocking bags, belts, shoes and these fabulous dress-up masks from Zid Zid. Bring the magic of Africa into your home!

Clockwise from top left:

Djeco Stamps Magical Dresses – $33.00
Coo Clocks – $92.00 – Available in 7 different designs
Zid Zid Kids Giraffe Mask – $13.95 – Also available in Lion and Elephant
Bella Tunno Funky Floral Designer Diner – $28.00
Djeco 12 Colour Animal Cubes – $29.9
Deglingo ‘Molos’ the Lobster – $59.95

To receive 10% store-wide off your order* at Where Did You Get That?, enter ‘STYLE10′ at the Redeem Discount Coupon section at checkout. Offer ends 31 July.

Gotta rush now. I’m off to grab some Zid Zid Kids masks

Where Did You Get That? charge $7.95 flat-rate postage Australia wide. *Discount applies on purchases before shipping charges are applied.

Trust Bronwyn at ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au to come up with something extremely special to kick the new financial year off with.

She’s stocked The House to the rafters with finery, and now she’s releasing it into the wild at 30% off!

Yep, you heard it right: get 30% off store-wide at ShopHouse for 5 days until Saturday July 5*

Enter this code at checkout to revel in your exclusive 30% KSF discount: KSFClearance

For those of you new to the program, ShopHouse stock a superb range of baby and kids clothing – check out Annabel Trends, Baobab, IDTee, Kee-Ka, Lil’ Lana, mill & mia, Mondays Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby – skin and hair care products (Bod and Eco.Kid), a lovely range of toys and decor pieces from Alimrose Designs, Cocoon Couture, Krooom, Little Chipipi, Look at the Wall, Mon Tresor, Little Kitchen, and The Little Experience, must-have accessories from Penny Scallan, PouchMISS, Rileah Design, and even nappies (Moltex brand) and baby food (from Organic Bubs)!

I know that many of you are already big fans of the products and great service over at ShopHouse, and that you’ll need no incentive to head over and snap up the goods, however just wanted to keep you informed and up to date and let you know that ShopHouse is now stocking the *entire range* of Cocoon Couture products!!

Oooh!!! And Ahhhh!!

ShopHouse have the lot: the complete range of appliquéd beanbags (30 in all!), kindy/library bags, bookends, height charts, divine cushions (which I am seriously eyeing off), and that fabulous 3D wooden tree in both mini and mega sizes. Bliss!

Peruse my top picks for today to drool and delight You can view more picks from ShopHouse in my previous posts on ShopHouse here.

Also, while you’re over at The ‘House, don’t forget to take a look at the Sale section to score some goodies going ridiculously cheap.

Clockwise from top left. All prices quoted are after 30% discount.

mill&mia Round Neck Stripey Owl Tee $49.95 $34.96 - mill&mia tees are the best quality, and the cut is great. We wear them daily and get two years out of them!!
mill&mia Red Floral Folklore Clips $12.95 $9.06 – A lovely finishing touch to the ‘Folklore’ outfit.
mill&mia Denim Pinafore Folklore Dress $71.95 $50.36 – Nice heavy denim to keep your little girl snug and warm and looking good all winter. Wear as a top, as the little legs grow, and you’ll get years out of this piece!
mill&mia Ivory Leggings $39.95 $27.96 - Gorgeous quality, and oh-so practical.
mill&mia Red Round Neck Creepy Things Tee $45.95 $32.16- Cool in a Tee for little boys.
mill&mia Boys Classic Jean $62.95 $44.06 - mill&mia do the best jeans. Great cut and quality.
Look at the Wall Squirrel Wall Art $120.00 $84.00 - Beautiful wall art which ties in beautifully with the Cocoon Couture pieces.
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Tree $495.00 $346.50 – A delightfully decadent and utterly magical decor element.
Cocoon Couture Appliqued Bean-bag $129.00 $90.30 - Absolutely gorgeous soft pinwhale cord fabric. Top handle makes these easy to move around.
Cocoon Couture Cheeky Squirrel Book Ends $89.00 $62.30 - Super cute!
Cocoon Couture Enchanted Forest Tree Shelf-stand $89.00 $62.30 - If you haven’t got the space (or the dollars) for the mega-tree, then invest here to get a slice of the magic.
Mon Tresor Wall Motif $19.95 $13.96 – Sweet wall motifs for your childs room. So affordable too! Buy several to create a bedroom menagerie.
Cocoon Couture Blue Little Foxy Kinder Bag $49.00 $34.30 – head off to creche, kindy or the library in style with these cool retro-styled bags.
Cocoon Couture Patchy Bunny Cushion witn Insert $55.00 $38.50 - I want, I want!! I do!!
Alimrose Designs Stripey Monkey Rattle $26.95 $18.86 - These monkeys are a regular gifting item for me. Suitable from birth, with a friendly face and bold stripes that little bebes really appreciate. Long lanky limbs to clutch on to, and a rattle for sensory stimulation.
Little Chipipi Drive Time Repositionable Wall Decals $82.95 $58.06 – You want them, and now they’re here, on sale! Jump now while they’re hot!
Moltex Nappies - Eco and baby-friendly nappies. Available in a range of sizes and quantities. Buy in bulk and save 30%.

Check out the ShopHouse Blog for news and great articles from ShopHouse.

ShopHouse charge just $4.95 for Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $99.00 are delivered FREE. International orders are very welcome. Check the ShopHouse Shipping and Freight info for full details.

*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.