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Post written by Miki

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Well, the 35% off store-wide stocktake sale at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - is continuing to hot up winter. I’m sure you have scored some great bargains over at Frock You so far, but I’m here to tell you that things are about to get even better!

This is the official heads-up that tomorrow, June 30, Kat from Frock You is giving KidStyleFile readers ANOTHER 5% OFF!!!

That’s 40% off EVERYTHING on the 30th of June! The code is ‘KSF‘, and it applies on June 30 only, so do your research today, and pounce as soon as you can on the 30th to whoop up the end of financial year. (Or jump today if you don’t want to take your chances on stock running out before tomorrow!)

Go crazy! Buy up big! Prices like these are rare so make the most of them!

Score 40% off BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (pronounced “ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom and Deadly Girl Couture! Sooki Baby (one of my faves) and Lucca.P are coming to Frock You in July so keep an eye out for them.

The Amy Tangerine tees are so adorable - just ask Suri and Shiloh who both wear them - and the so are the Deadly Girl onesies. How cute is that little ’socialite’ tee? I love it! And the Moppit tees for boys are as hot as ever.

Don’t let the kids get all the good stuff either - at 40% off you can definitely justify getting some new fashion - clothing, accessories and shoes - for yourself too!

Frock You stocks hot threads for yummy mummies from designers like American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads. Some good food for though there

To kick you off, here’s a small sample of the gorgeous kids-wear at Frock You:

Clockwise from top left - all prices quoted are after 40% discount is applied:

Moppit sequin butterfly flare tee, $45.00 $35.00 $21.00
Moppit chick magnet tee, $39.95 $23.97
Deadly Girl couture socialite onesie, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine OMG l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Amy Tangerine LOL l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Little Red Fifty Paws $49.95 $34.95 $20.97
Smirk ruffle flower baby set, $49.00 $35.00 $20.00
Cuski ‘creamee’ baby comforter, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Smelly Welly strawberry wellies, $39.95 $23.97

Frock You charge $5.00 for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free. Check the Frock You site for information on international shipping.

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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Please check individual sites for shipping details.

Next week: OobiWatch roundup - Woo!

Tiny People - www.tinypeople.com.au - operates their bricks and mortar stores from Kirra Beach and Byron Bay. Their website echoes their physical locations. Visiting it is like breathing in the clean, salty air and feeling the sun’s warmth on your skin.

Here’s some pictures, so you get what I mean:

See! Isn’t it a feast for the eyes!! Tiny People stock a fabulous designer baby and kids range, from Anne-Claire Petit, Brio, Birkenstock, Black Rabbit, Dwell Baby, Like a Bike, to Little Leona, Oeuf, Plan Toys and Zacharia Bier, to name just a few. What a delight!

Tiny People are currently having a sale, an event that always makes me rejoice, as they stock a good range of Paper Wings, which is one of my very favourite labels.

It’s also a good thing for Trelise Cooper Kids, Little Red and Edenstar fans; selected items from these labels are currently a massive 30% off!!

Just a small taste of what’s in store for you:

Edenstar Striped Sailor Tee $44.00 $30.80

Trelise Cooper Lucy Locket Dress $165.00 $115.50

Little Red Little Major Pant $50.00 $35.00

Trelise Cooper Regatta Pleasant Top $71.00 $49.70

Little Red Logo Tee $30.00 $21.00

Visit the sale section to view the entire parade of divine designer kids clothing currently reduced by 30%

Postage is free for orders over $150 (excluding large and oversized orders). Contact Tiny People for details on postage charges to your state.

One of my favourite clothing labels for kids is Australia’s Paper Wings - www.paperwings.com.au

Paper Wings is undeniably one of the most inspired and sophisticatedly whimsical labels on the market, equitably distributing it’s brilliance between girls and boys. It pulls this feat off with aplomb, and without cringe or non-ironic kitsch.

The pedigree of seasoned designers, couple Jason Gibaud and Michelle Fallon — they design together, and he does the sewing — who have worked on films including Moulin Rouge, Star Wars and Peter Pan, Paper Wings exudes quiet calm and unrestrained exuberance.

There is a lot of work, and a lot of love in these garments. Paper Wings has a price tag equal to these facts. Undoubtedly they are worth every penny you might spend. But can you afford to spend that many pennies? On an ordinary day, there’s no way I can. But on sale, well, watch me go.

These clothes look incredible and wear brilliantly and, on sale, well, that makes them just about perfect.

There’s only a small selection on sale at the moment, but what there is is still well worth the pickup. I am always on the lookout, and will let you know as soon as I pick up the scent. In the meantime, do your research, pick out what you like, and wait for it to get cheaper

Tiny People - www.tinypeople.com.au - have a small amount of these precious wearable artifacts on sale.

I highly recommend the Denim Pinafore $92.60 (down from $154.00) and the Red Stripe Dress for $107.70 (down from $154).

While you’re there, check out their sale page for Edenstar, Little Red and Trelise Cooper Kids heavily reduced.

Postage is $12.00, or free if you spend $150 or more.

Going further afield, US-based e-tailers are offering a lovely little price-reduced Paper Wings booty. Note that I have only included stores that offer reasonable shipping options to Australia.

Bella and Max - www.bellaandmax.com - have a number of girls Paper Wings items on sale, including the Striped dress for USD$63.8o.

Bella and Max also stock a lovely range of brands including Tea Collection, Harajuku Lovers and Petit Bateau .

They have a couple of Tea Collection items on sale for boys, and a wider range of brands on sale for girls. I highly recommend the Tea Collection Yuki Dot dress on sale for USD$31.50, and the boys Yuki Dot shirt on sale for USD$23.80. (We have the dress, and the styling and quality is A1. I’m impressed by Tea Collection overall; buy with confidence.)

Also, check out Bella and Max’s range of ‘Neige’ (French for ’snow’). Feast your eyes! These pieces are stunning! The Josephine Dress is on sale for USD$76.80, down from $128.

The Toby Coat is USD$84.00, down from $140. (To browse the full Neige range visit the Neige website - http://www.neigeclothing.com/home.html)

You will need to contact Bella and Max, for a shipping quote to Australia, but you shouldn’t be put off: Juliet is lovely, and a fast and friendly communicator, and charges are kept to a minimum.

Olliebollen - www.olliebollen.com have the Paper Wings Striped Leggings in black and white on sale for USD$34.50 a true bargain (1 size 2 and 1 size 6 only), and the long sleeved all over Shoe Print tee (1 size 2 and 1 size 4 only) for USD$36.90; another steal.

Olliebollen carry an extensive range of upscale brands including Camper, Tea Collection, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Absorba, Baby Lulu, Small Paul et al. Check out their clothing sale page; a huge range of quality offerings are within. They also have a good range of Haba, Melissa and Doug, and some Marimekko on sale in their toys and accessories section.

Postage is charged based on weight of the goods, and is calculated at checkout.

And last, but definitely not least, the wonderful Skimbaco - www.skimbaco.com.

Skimbaco is (pronounced ’skimba-co’) is the family business of Katja Presnal and her husband Matt — a former runway model from Finland, and a emergency services rescue helkicopter pilot respectively — and their three stunning offspring. They operate Skimbaco from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Katja has the most exquisite taste and style, and every product Skimbaco carries is selected with great care to ’spread sunshine’ (as is their motto) to their customers.

Receiving a parcel from Skimbaco is a great delight as they send in a box, not a post satchel, which somehow confers a greater delight to the opener. The website is also very helpful in that it has a currency selector, so you can do all your shopping in your home currency - AUD$.

During December I took advantage of one of the most delight-filled sales I have ever witnessed (crazy crazy prices and free international shipping, for example — don’t worry, I will let you know as soon as that’s happening again!), remnants, which include Edenstar, Tea Collection and Lola et Moi, of which are now still available.

Thanks to the great prices I took the opportunity to purchase a number of brands I hadn’t heard of before, Riiminka Designs, Twinkle Kids and Wati, for example, and dig in on some Tea Collection - ‘Journey Dress’ still available for AUD$33.14 : grab it, it’s beautiful!! -, Lola et Moi (incredible Owl Brooches; thank-you-very-much) and Droopy Knickers(!) - Blue Silhouette tee still available for AUD$18.78 (a tip on this piece: it runs large, size 2T more like an Australian standard size 3-4). The quality and detail of the items is superlative. I couldn’t be happier!

Katja also has a taste for Aussie design and stocks Edenstar, and Paper Wings…which is the purpose of this post, after all!

Skimbaco are currently low on Paper Wings thanks to their recent super sale, but they do have the Boys Skull tee on sale for AUD$44.19. (The skull print is worn at the back).

Skimbaco’s shipping costs are very reasonable; and shipping is free for orders over USD$200.