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Today’s post written by Miki

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Direct from the ever-gorgeous Monkeytail & Wellington – www.monkeytailandwellington.com.au – here’s the hands-down coolest Christmas present idea I’ve seen yet: how about getting your little hero a spectacular Little Hero Super Cape, mask and power cuffs, and a matching Side Kick Sock Monkey (complete with its own cape and powercuffs, natch)?

Now, seriously, what kid wouldn’t totally adore that?  I remember spending hours and hours running around the back yard as a kid with a pillowcase/towel/Dad’s jumper/whatever else I could find draped around my shoulders shouting ‘POW!’ ‘BAM!’ ‘KERPOW!’ as I defeated the evil villains of my imagination.  I can only imagine the pure delight I’d have felt if I’d been given one of these stunning capes and my own sidekick to aid in my adventures.

The Little Hero capes are custom made in the US and feature a silky satin finish and a nice secure snap closure so that they don’t fall off just as the baddie is about to take over the world. They’re fully reversible and the collar can be stood up to add that extra element of mystery.  And if you want more accessories to really complete the outfit, you can also get matching masks and power cuffs!

The capes and accessories take about four weeks for delivery, so it’s a good time to start thinking about ordering now – beat the Christmas rush.  Alternatively, the green/dark green star, pink/yellow lightning bolt and the red/blue lightning bolt designs are in-store at Monkeytail & Wellington and ready to ship now.

The sock monkeys ship within about three days, and are also individually made to order. Standing about 20″ tall, they’re made from Rockford socks (imported from the US) and stuffed with wool – perfect for the rigours of superhero-domm and all the hard work that clearing the world of evil entails. Each Side Kick Sock Monkey wears a miniature Little Hero cape and Power Cuffs in a choice of three designs. If you’d like your Side Kick to match the custom cape you’re ordering for your kid, just contact Vicki at Monkeytail & Wellington to let her know.

If you prefer your sock monkeys to be more about cuddling than baddie-busting, you can also get Sock Monkey au Natural.  What a gorgeous little snuggler he is!

The cut-off date for ordering Side Kick sock monkeys and Little Hero capes in time for Christmas is 15 November.  They’re going to be extreeeeemely popular, so I’d get in even earlier than that if I were you!

Side Kick Sock Monkeys are available for the introductory price of $69.95. Pick up bootiful bargains at Monkeytail & Wellington in their loaded Sale! Sale! Sale! section and grab up to 40% off the best boutique labels including Zid Zid Kids, Faubourg Saint Denis, Gucio, Giggleberry, Chase n Sky, Monkey Do, Catch All and more.

Little Hero Super Cape, $49.95 Mask and power cuffs sold separately
Side Kick Sock Monkey, $69.95 (introductory price)
Sock Monkey au Natural, $49.95

Monkeytail & Wellington’s charge from $6.95 for Express eParcel post. Orders over $150.00 ship free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed. View the Postage Charges Info page for full details.

I just adore Monkeytail & Wellington – www.monkeytailandwellington.com.au. Owner Vicki has created a wondrous boutique of uniquely creative and exuberant products from passionate local and overseas independent designers, boutique brands and artisan crafted products that inspire me every time, and she’s always adding more new and fabulous things.

If I had to explain the feeling Monkeytail & Wellington gives me, it reminds me of reading my favourite childhood story over again and loving it every time – “more! more! again! again!”. It also tickles my fancy to see what the M&W mascots, the dino and monkey, are up to on each page – it’s just a delight and a joy.

Monkeytail & Wellington stock the following brands: Wonderworld Toys, Anamalz, Le Toy Van, Dejco, Little Beetle, Imprintables, Mara Mi & Zoomerang Invitations, Walter Foster craft & dress up kits, various books and CD’s, mostly hard to find or imports, Luka Surface Graphics, Lucy and Michael play tents, and the cream of Indie brands and crafters: Sarah Jane Studios, Fall Down Tree art & stationery, Owly Shadow Puppets, Kait Emerson Design clothes, Mountain Aven Baby clothes, bibs & blankets, Cutecumber hair accessories, SW Designs activity mats & bags, Margrietje Jewellery, I Luv U Tutu Much tutu skirts, Monkeytail & Wellington Sock Monkey’s, Little Jenny Wren Waldorf dolls, 2 Big Kids Let’s play mail sets, and Hamb t-shirts.

Little Hero capes, Lillybean Playfood, The Piggy Story bags, art folios and tableware, and Monkey Do (beautiful made-in-Melbourne quality and designs. I met the designers recently, and I tell you what, their clothes really channel the loveliness of the people who make them) have also now arrived.

To help you celebrate childhood (your child’s and your own second childhood!), Vicki at Monkeytail & Wellington is offering KidStyleFile reader 15%* off store-wide until August 31.

Use the code ‘KSF02′ in at checkout to score your exclusive discount.

Woohoo! <sound of running feet and front door slamming>

That’s the sound of me heading over the M&W pronto: I’m off to buy some Little Hero capes and accessories, Cutecumber goldfish hairclips (we just acquired some real goldfish, and we love them!), Verve jazz CD (major cred for their musical education), and another Owly Shadow Puppet or two for me to play with for my children’s upcoming birthdays.

Head on over to discover the magical world of Monkeytail & Wellington for yourself. Picks of the day below to inspire you

Clockwise from top left. Prices in red are after 15% KSF discount, and are applicable until 31 August only, so get your skates on!

Red Zinnia Lounge Set Set (one off: size 2 only) $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
The Piggy Story Doggy Diary Handy Notecard Set with case $34.95 less 15% = $29.70
Monkey Do Flower Sunday Dress (available in sizes 4 & 6) $65.00 less 15% = $55.25
Monkey Do Holiday T-shirt in Avocado (available in sizes 4 & 6) $38.00 less 15% = $32.30
Little Campers Blue Planet Lounge Set (one off: size 2 only) $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
The Piggy Story Ramblin’ Kid Cow suitcase & accessories $59.95 less 15% = $50.95
Verve records Jazz for Kids $30.00 less 15% = $25.50
Owly Shadow Puppets – Dinosaur $15.00 less 15% = $12.75
Cutecumber Goldfish Swimming Practice Hairclips $7.00 less 15% = $5.95
Little Hero Capes - choose from 8 fab designs. Matching power cuffs and masks sold separately  $39.95 less 15% = $33.95

*Offer ends 31 August 2008, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, or custom orders. VIP discounts not applicable during the promotional period.

Subscribe to the Monkeytail & Wellington newsletter to become a VIP’s and be eligible for 10% off all orders OR free shipping on orders over $150.00 during non-promotional periods, plus free gift wrapping and other special offers and pre-order incentives. Read Vicki’s blog to keep abreast of the latest cool additions at Monkeytail & Wellington.

Monkeytail & Wellington’s postage charges start at $6.00. International post is also available. View the Postage Charges Info page for full details.