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Today’s post written by Miki

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Children have such a special connection with gardens.  I love watching my son wander around our garden – I swear he glows with happiness during the time he spends out there, and I know the same is true of all children.  Then add in the element of magic which children always revel in, and the result is a whole new dimension of wonder and excitement.  This is something that Sally at The Fairy Jardin – www.fairyjardin.com.au – knows very well, given the name she chose for her online boutique (jardin is French for ‘garden’).

The Fairy Jardin is even more magical at the moment because they’re holding a huge end of season sale with up to 75% off brands such as Baobab, Bebe, Koby, Eternal Creation, Gaia Organic Cotton and lots more. Everything in the Last Chance and Summer categories is between 30%-60% off, PLUS KidStyleFile readers receive an extra 10% off everything in the aformentioned categories, meaning the potential discounts come in at up to 85%. *Woah!*  The magic code to enter at checkout is ‘KSFsummer‘ and it expires 19 March 2010.

This discount is only applicable on stock within the Last Chance and Summer categories, and it is not applicable with any other offer.

There some amazing bargains on offer here. I was happy to note that there are some winter items on offer, which is great news as the temperatures start to drop. I also just have to mention the Baobab Green Tuille Skirt (below, #1) which is not only less than half price and would be beloved of any little girl out there, but is also the perfect piece for St Patrick’s Day next week. (Kiss Me, I’m Irish indeed!)

I had fun collating an outfit for my eldest son which is pictured below (nos. 2, 3, & 6).  The MicroClothing Koi tee is eye catching and funky, and the addition of Roll Up Jeans by Freshbaked (such a bargain at over 60% off!) and a sharp little Eternal Creation waistcoat creates the kind of outfit I just love seeing on little boys.

Other pieces that I fell in love with: the simply adorable Ruby Red Audrey Dress by The Emperor’s Laundry, the Kate Quinn Organics Feather Maxi Dress and the super-cool pre-walker shoes by All About Heidi, which are manufactured using a single piece of leather and feature and adjustable tie at the front. Too cool!

Discounted prices below reflect the additional 10% discount (use code ‘KSFsummer’) which expires 19 March 2010.

1. Baobab Green Tuille Skirt, $44.95 $19.95 $17.95
2. MicroClothing Limited Edition Koi Fishy Tee, $34.95 $24.95 $22.45
3. Eternal Creation Chocolate Pinstripe Waistcoat, $44.95 $27.95 $25.15
4. The Emperor’s Laundry Ruby Red Audrey Dress, $59.95 $53.95
5. mill+mia Pink Kaleidescope Dress, $49.95 $44.95
6. Freshbaked Roll Up Jeans, $42.95 $16.95 $15.25
7. Kate Quinn Organics Maxi Dress – Feathers, $64.95 $58.45
8. Piccalilly Peach Mint Pyjamas, $39.95 $35.95
9. All About Heidi Blue Leather Shoes, $39.95 $35.95
10. Baobab Lotus Dress, $39.95 $12.95 $11.65

Fairy Jardin stocks from the following range of brands: Agoo, All About Heidi, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), Babycakes Bowtique, BabyLegs, Baobab Clothing, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Jr by Minhaha, Belle and Boo, Billie Goat Soap, BumpBuddy Cold Packs, Dittany Baby, Dumpling Dynasty, The Emperor’s Laundry, Enchanted Enfant, Eternal Creation, Freshbakes, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gigi, Go Gin Gin, Hot Bubba, Huggalugs, Jock & Tilly, Kate Finn, Kate Quinn Organics, Korby, Lark, Little Blue Dog (UK), Little Joey Organics, Micro Me, Mill & Mia, Momiji, Mon Tresor, Nenuphar London, Noddy, Oobi, OUR CHOICE, Peter Rabbit and Friends, Piccalilly (UK): Organic, Red Wagon, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK), TikiBoo Kids, Vintage Kid, Willow & Finn, Yunginz.

The Fairy Jardin ship Australia wide via Australia Post. You can select either Registered Post for $7.50 or Express Post for $7.95. Orders of $120.00 and over receive FREE shipping. For all specific shipping information, including details on International orders, please see here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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My husband, who dabbles in a lot of things, including a little French, remarked “What a pretty name” as he peeked over my shoulder as I was strolling through the pages of The Fairy Jardin -www.fairyjardin.com.au – and I have to agree with him!

Jardin (pronounced jar-dan) means garden in French, and earlier in the year when the site changed its name from Fairy Kisses, it was done to reflect the carefee and spirited lives fairies live out down in the bottom of the garden.  This delightful site really is as beautiful as a much loved garden – with clothes, books, toys that have a special touch of magic about them.

First stop for a little magic is the Fairy Garden Page - a whole section of the site dedicated to fairies!  You will discover books, wands, wings and for something special, check out the range of fairy outfits from fair trade brand Piccalilly.

You will find a lovley range of organic and designer label clothing at The Fairy Garden including the new range from Kate Quinn Organics.  Ohh the new ‘Feathers’ and ‘Sundrise’ dresses are simply heavenly, you’ll see what I mean as you check some pics below!

Another popular label stocked by The Fairy Jardin is Bebe by Minihaha.  If you have a wee little girl, check out the Elle print woven frill sleeve dress in sizes 000-2 for a super sweet little summer dress.  Or the short sleeve graphic tee is a striking tee for your little man this summer.  Bebe stock is still arriving so you can pre-order at The Fairy Jardin by shooting through a quick email.

AS the weeks creep by, Christmas is always on my mind, so I can’t help but think the Japanese Kaleidoscope would make a great stocking filler, and the Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit looks like a top gift for a certain little man in our world!

Once you’ve strolled through this garden of delights, the magic continues for KidStyleFile Readers: until 14 November 2009 all KSF readers are being offered a bit of The Fairy Jardin magic in the form of $10 off everything listed in the “NEW” items category. The code to enter at checkout to redeem this offer is KSFNOV09. Enjoy your wander through the garden! (Note that this code can be used for your pre-orders of Bebe but is not to be use in conjunction with any other offer).

A. Piccalilly pink Rainbow fairy dress with wings $47.95
B. “Grow It, Eat It”: gardening projects & recipes $29.95
C. Japanese Kaleidoscope $11.50
D. Bebe Elle print woven frill sleeve dress $39.90
E. Kate Quinn Organics Maxi dress: “Sunrise”, 2-7 $64.95
F. Kate Quinn Organics peasant blouse in “Sunrise”, 2-8 $42.95
G. Kate Quinn Organics halter dress: “Feathers”, 2-7 $59.95
H. Bebe Jr Scott short sleeve graphic tee $28.95
I. Dumpling Dynasty Explorer Kit $29.95
J. All About Heidi mint leather shoes $39.95

Fairy Jardin stocks from the following range of brands: Agoo, All About Heidi, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), Babycakes Bowtique, BabyLegs, Baobab Clothing, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Jr by Minhaha, Belle and Boo, Billie Goat Soap, BumpBuddy Cold Packs, Dittany Baby, Dumpling Dynasty, The Emperor’s Laundry, Enchanted Enfant, Eternal Creation, Freshbakes, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gigi, Go Gin Gin, Hot Bubba, Huggalugs, Jock & Tilly, Kate Finn, Kate Quinn Organics, Korby, Lark, Little Blue Dog (UK), Little Joey Organics, Micro Me, Mill & Mia, Momiji, Mon Tresor, Nenuphar London, Noddy, Oobi, OUR CHOICE, Peter Rabbit and Friends, Piccalilly (UK): Organic, Red Wagon, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK), TikiBoo Kids, Vintage Kid, Willow & Finn, Yunginz.

The Fairy Jardin ship Australia wide via Australia Post. You can select either Registered Post for $7.50 or Express Post for $7.95. Orders of $120.00 and over receive FREE shipping. For all specific shipping information, including details on International orders, please see here.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Today it is my pleasure to bring you the delight that is CornflowerBlue – www.cornflowerblue.com.au – a brand new and unique online boutique that brings together a collection of some seriously stylish clothes that are both people and planet friendly.

CornflowerBlue stocks stylish organic, bamboo, ethically made and handmade clothes from around the world. You will find fabulous local and overseas brands including Serendipity, La Queue du Chat, Nanny Pickle, Eternal Creation, Zooey, Apple and Bee, Bacche, Bornsage, Sckoon, Cackleberry Kids, Eco Peko, Tiny Revolutionary, Cheeky Chickies, Green Eyed Monster, Blueberry Kids, Old Soles, Minime of Sydney, Foundation of Love, Kate Quinn Organics, and Speesees, as well as their own label, CornflowerBlue ORGANIC which specialises in organic clothes for girls that are truly beautiful.

You can shop with a clear conscience at CornflowerBlue as Sarah and her team only purchase clothing and accessories made in factories that have ethical working standards and conditions.

This thoughtful business takes putting action into the things that matter that one step further and gives back to communities in India and Australia.  $1 from the sale of each and every item they sell is donated towards charitable activities.

CornflowerBlue also have a fanastic program called Use it, Love it, Give it Back, where you can send

your used clothes (once you have got all the wear out of them you can!) and they will then distribute them to street children in need in India.  What a fantastic initiative!

To celebrate their launch, Cornflowerblue are offering 15% of Zooey, Eternal Creation and Blueberry Kids products for KidStyleFile readers. To redeem enter code ‘KSF_L01′ at checkout. If you are one of the first 5 customers through the door you will also receive a pack of Omved beauty products, exclusive to CornflowerBlue.

A. Blueberry Kid Pink Lace Dress $99.95 less 15% KSF discount = $85.05
B. Tiny Revolutionary Recycle Love Tshirt $30.00
C. Nanny Pickle Giraffe $29.00
D. Eternal Creation Classic Summer Shirt $40.50 less 15% KSF discount = $34.45
E. Zooey Puffy Sleeved Top and Pant Set $78.95 less 15% KSF discount = $67.10
F. Eternal Creation Classic Denim Shorts $38.25 less 15% KSF discount = 33.00
G. Sckoon Organics Baby Crochet Romper $50.00
H. Zooey Button Dress $105.00 less 15% KSF discount = $89.25
I. Kate Quinn Organics Puff Sleeve Onesie $24.95

When orders are placed before 1pm, CornflowerBlue offer same day shipping for the fantastic rate of $6.95 Australia-wide.  They will also happily ship internationally.  For full delivery information please see here.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Remember all those collectible jewellery crazes we used to go through in primary school?  I remember embroidery thread friendship bracelets and silver charm bracelets with fondness, but had I seen Shainsware at the time I know it would have been a HUGE hit amongst my friends and I.

The great thing – well, one of many great things – about Shains is that it lets kids say exactly what they want to say at any given time.  The bracelets, cuffs and keyrings come in nine different colours, and with the huge range of Shains icons available (both alphabet and pictorial), the only limit is your kid’s imagination! I also love Shains because they’re just as likely to appeal to boys as they are to girls, AND all the materials are fully recycled and recyclable. Grab some for your kids and watch them lead the newest schoolyard craze, or put the convenient Gift Set away for Christmas!

Shainswear is available at the beautiful Generation Wonder – www.generationwonder.com – see the full range here.

Since we’re at Generation Wonder, let me tell you how excited I am to discover that they stock Frugi! A fantastic UK brand of organic clothing for kids, my boys’ wardrobes are pretty heavily stocked with Frugi gear; it’s made from super-soft, organic, ethically sourced cotton, looks great and is so hard wearing!

Frugi pieces are designed to give you the maximum of value for your dollar.  Trousers tend to have zip off or roll up options to extend their life as little legs grow longer, for example, and all clothing is cut generously so that we tend to get more than one season’s wear out of it – no mean feat when you’re dressing a toddler having a permanent growth spurt!

Cloth nappy mamas will be thrilled to know that Frugi cut their baby and toddler trousers with extra room so that they’ll fit over cloth nappies. At last, trousers to fit your little cloth-bottomed bub!

For more beautiful organic clothing, have a look at Kate Quinn Organics: lovely girlswear made from Fair Trade certified 100% organic cotton, in simple, stylish designs.

Place an order of $50 or more from Generation Wonder before midnight 30 September 2009, and Mihiri will pop a 250g pack of Fair Trade and organic coffee in with your order! Mmmm, I can smell it percolating now… Just make sure you mention ‘KSF September’ in the Special Comments box at checkout.

1. Frugi Candy Floss T-Shirts (2 Pack), $39.95
2. Kate Quinn Organics Cotton Spaghetti Tank Top, $22.00
3. Frugi Fancy Spotted Top, $29.95
4. Frugi Fancy Pants Roll Ups, $47.99
5. Frugi Helter Skelter Polo Top, $26.50
6. Kate Quinn Organics Cotton Jersey Tank Dress, $32.00
7. Frugi Ocean Blue T-Shirts (2 Pack), $39.95
8. Frugi Rock Pool Towelling Shorties, $29.95
9. Frugi Trekker Zip Offs – Khaki Green, $47.99
10. Frugi Organic Cotton Baby Gown, $28.00 My 5-week-old sleeps in these gowns every night – they’re so snuggly and soft!

Generation Wonder charge from $7.00 for postage Australia wide. Read the full post charges schedule here. Generation Wonder also ship globally. Contact Mihiri for a quote.

If organic cotton had been on the scene when my babes were small I would have bought it in truckloads – it just doesn’t seem right to put anything but the purest fabrics next to a newborns perfect, delicate skin. In addition to it’s natural properties, organic cotton feels just so darned good. I honestly don’t know how they make it sooo soft, but this tactile quality is quite marked in organic vs non-organic cotton.

Fair Trade production ensures that workers manufacturing products are paid a fair wage for their toil. It’s hard to believe that it could be any other way, but the sad truth is out there: exploitation is real. Buying Fair Trade products sends a message that we respect the rights of workers, wherever they may live, and that we’re prepared to put our money where our mouths are, and support the cause.

There’s no better feeling than buying something gorgeous, with the knowledge that the product I am taking home has been produced in an ethical way. Add to that a mode of manufacture that avoids pesticides and the use of other chemical nasties, and I am well and truly sold!

The utterly delectable The Fairy Jardin – www.fairyjardin.com.au – is having a Organic & Fair Trade Bonanza to showcase the fine products they are stocking in these categories.

Purchase from the following brands: Piccalilly UK, a leader in organic and fair trade clothing, Kate Quinn Organics from the USA, Little Blue Dog, BabyLegs Organic range, Eternal Creation fair trade fashion (0-8 years; great for parents of older kids), Gaia Organic Cotton clothing for 0-4 year olds (lots more stock still to come on that front, so keep an eye out!), and all natural skincare from Gaia Natural Baby, Little Joey Organics and Billie Goat Soap, and you’re eligible for a special treat*.

Sally at The Fairy Jardin will reward you for your commitment to ethical and organic products, by gifting you a free natural skincare product with every purchase of fairtrade and/or organic clothing until October 17. In addition, you will automatically go into the running to win a $100.00 gift voucher for organic products.

Mention ‘KSF’ in the comments box at checkout, to claim your Gift with Purchase, and to receive a second entry into the gift voucher prize draw (‘cos KidStyleFile readers are twice as special, after all )

*Please note that only purchases from these brands get you the free gift. If you purchase other brands, sorry, no gift, but you can get a 15% discount at The Fairy Jardin instead of (and *as well as*, if you buy organic/fairtrade products) the free goodies: pick yourself up a copy of the latest Shop4 Kids magazine to access the special discount code.

Clockwise from top left:

Prices quoted are after 15% Shop 4Kids magazine discount. Email me if you can’t get to a newsagent, and I’ll send you the code.

Billie Goat Soap: fragrance-free $6.95 $5.90
Gaia Natural Baby massage oil $7.95 $6.75 – Miki has used this product on her son ever since he was born and wholeheartedly endorses it.
Kate Quinn Organics violet kimono dress: 1-7s, $36.95 $31.40
Piccalilly stripes mini bandana bib, $16.95 $14.40
Piccalilly stripey playsuit, $39.95 $33.95
Kate Quinn Organic bunny print Sacque, $39.95, $33.95
Eternal Creation Romany dress: 00-5, $36.95 $31.40
BabyLegs Organic in ‘Cayenne’, $22.50 $19.12
Piccalilly Sugar Plum fairy dress: pale pink, $47.95 $40.75
Little Blue Dog signature tee, $34.95 $29.70
Gaia Organic Cotton Frilly Lily pinafore, $39.95 $33.95
Gaia Organic Cotton Frilly Lily ruffle shorts, $34.95 $29.70
Piccalilly raspberry dress, $39.95 $33.95 - As featured in Marie Claire magazine, and can’t you see why?!

Be sure to check out The Fairy Jardin’s Sale page to maximise your savings, and don’t forget, every purchase you make clocks up points with The Fairy Jardin’s fantastic loyalty program.

In addition to their fabulous selection of Fair Trade and Organic products, The Fairy Jardin also stocks the following brands: All About Heidi, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), Babycakes Bowtique, BabyLegs, Baobab, Bebe & Bebe Jr, BumpBuddy Cold Packs, Dittany Baby, Enchanted Enfant, , GiGi, Go Gin Gin, Huggalugs, Kate Finn, Koby
Maya Design (Tickled Pink), MicroClothing, Mill & Mia, Momiji, Mon Tresor, Nenuphar London, Noddy,Oobi, Peter Rabbit and friends,  Red Wagon, RuffleButts, Soda Kids, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK), Vintage Kid, and Yunginz.

The Fairy Jardin charges $6.80 Express Australia wide (or $7.95 for registered Australia wide). Orders over $120.00 are receive free registered post within Australia.

International orders are welcomed, US/OS customers can use the currency converter to shop in $USD. Read the Fairy Kisses Postage, Loyalty Club, Terms and Conditions page for full information on shipping charges.

Today, Miki brings us part two of her special feature on clothing for little girls. See last week’s post for Part 1: Newborn to Three Years

Next week: OobiWatch roundup – Woo!

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Well, the weekend has rolled around once more, so it’s time to relax, put your feet up and get your credit card out. That’s right: today I bring you girlswear part two, gorgeous, groovalicious gear for girls aged four to seven.

Buckets & Spades

To get the ball rolling, let’s take a look at the MASSIVE sale section, with up to 50% off, at Buckets & Spades www.bucketsandspades.com.au.

I had great trouble singling out items to showcase here, because there’s just too much cool stuff to want to whittle it down at all!

That sale section is HUGE, it’s MASSIVE I tell you! There’s every designer you can possibly think of in there – Fred Bare, Diesel, Guess, Gumboots, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, BIG by Fiona Scanlan and so on.

You’ll have to dig through the 53 pages of winter specials (that’s not including the summer specials section) yourself to find out who else is in there. Now there’s a challenge for you

So what I’ve done here, just because I was so overwhelmed by all the choice, is just to pick out my favourites of the winter coats. It’s that time of year when everyone wants to be rugging up, and there’s no more stylish way to do it than with one of these pieces of gorgeousness below:

No links because Buckets & Spades is a frames-based site, but the search function works well so use that to hunt down your bargains!

From top left:

Fred Bare cardy with fur collar, style no. 1845 – $88.00 $59.00
Fred Bare pea jacket, style no. 1503 – $108.00 $75.00
Gumboots clover coat, style no. A81367 – $69.95 $49.00
Fred Bare fleece cotton empire jacket, style no. 1617 – $66.00 $45.00
Fred Bare Sherling Jacket, style no. 1513 – $145.20 $79.00
Piccolina cord parka, style no. 1180 $64.95 $45.00

Itty Bitty Yuppy

These guys are just sooooo stylish. I don’t think you could go wrong with *anything* bought from Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – as it’s all so chic.

Stockists of some seriously fab designers, Australian and international alike, IBY well deserve their reputation as one of the trendiest places to shop online.

Just have a look at the brands they carry: Abe Jones, Edenstar, Mill & Mia, Finnegan Finn, Zephire Generation, Parisian Ballet, Willow and Finn… I’m not going to tell you all of them so that you have to go over there and see for yourself what else there is. Mean aren’t I!

Itty Bitty Yuppy are currently offering a massive 35% off Australian and International designer clothing. It ends tomorrow, 22 June, so get on over there without delay!

Have a look at some of my favourites:

Edenstar Nomad Jacket, 129.00 $83.85
Willow and Finn Red Stocking Tee, $39.95
Moppit Stripe Wrap Dress, $49.95 $32.47
Willow and Finn Ballet Wrap, $69.95
Willow and Finn Knit Dress, $79.95 $51.97
Edenstar Merino Skivvy, $65.00 $42.25

Frock You

The Frock rocks, just no two ways about it!

I am a huge fan of Frock You – www.frockyou.com.au – and I think everyone else should be too. What do I love so much? Well, it could be the funky-yet-practical-and-cool clothes, the super-cheap-and-super-fast delivery ($5 for Express Post!), the great service from Kat (do you read her blog? Subscribe now, it cracks me up every time it hits my inbox) and so on and so forth.

And that’s not even mentioning the great discounts that Kat gives KidStyleFile readers: 20% off storewide with the My Child discount code!

Leave a comment on this post or email Angela if you don’t have a copy of My Child, she’ll give you the code just ‘cos she’s nice!

Are you sold yet? If not, have a look at some of my girlswear picks below:

Prices quoted include the 20% off My Child discount:

American Apparel Kids Zip Fleece Hoody, $44.00 $35.20 I love this range (you can get it for adults as well), the fabric is so soft and stretchy and it holds its shape really well. Great casual basics.
Little Red Too Big For Your Britches dress, $49.95 $39.96
Itch Characters L/S tee, $34.95 $27.96
Moppit Nigella Purple Heart Hoody, $44.95 $35.96
Itch Lion L/S tee, $34.95 $27.95 How adorable is this lion?!

Fairy Kisses

New to the Fairy Kisses – www.fairykisses.com.au – range is Soda Kids.

This line has to be seen to be believed, it’s just exquisite. Delicate and whimsical with vintage overtones and so many thoughtful little details, these are truly beautiful ’special occasion’ pieces, a necessity for any girl’s wardrobe.

I also love the Kate Quinn organics range; lovely practical dresses for day-to-day wear, and who doesn’t love the feel of organic cotton?

Fairy Kisses also stock a great range of other brands, including GiGi, Kate Quinn Organics, Momiji, Nenuphar London, Piccalilly, Soda Baby, Vintage Kid, Koby and many, many more. I want it all!

Fairy Kisses are currently having an end of year sale, and this means 20% off store-wide for you. Bounce on over there!

Kate Quinn Organics kimono dress $24.95 $19.96
Soda Kids corduroy skirt $44.95 $35.96
Soda Kids patchwork dress $49.95 $39.96
Soda Kids dress and shrug $64.95 $51.96

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Next week: OobiWatch roundup – Woo!