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Today’s post written by Leah

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Breast cancer.  Two words which send shivers down my spine. It’s real. It affects so many Australian women and their families every day. We all know, or know of someone, who it has directly affected, and indirectly it touches us all.

Today is Pink Ribbon Day, the Australian Cancer Council’s major fundraising activity to raise money and awareness for women affected by cancer, and to draw attention to the importance of early detection.

Pastel Pink- www.pastelpink.com.au – is supporting the cause all this week and will donate $1.00 from every order placed until midnight 31 October 2009. By supporting this initiative you’ll also receive 20% off store wide and FREE pink gift! Enter the code ‘KSF-PINK’ at checkout to redeem.

If you’re in need of booties for your little one take special note of the new SKEANIE ‘Love me’ shoes. These shoes were especially designed for the McGrath Foundation, which supports breast care nurses in rural and regional Australia and educates young women to be breast cancer aware, so when your little blossom wears these shoes, not only will she look stunning, but she will be helping others.

All orders that include the SKEANIE Love Me shoes will automatically receive free shipping on the total order until midnight 31 October 2009.

There’s a huge range of fashion, toys, and accessories to choose from for babies, boys and girls, as well as yummy goodies for mums too (jewellery, bags, throws and toiletries) in all the colours of the rainbow, but the colour of the week is most certainly pink so I have prepared a spectrum of shades for your perusal.

Shop pink and support Pink Ribbon Day!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until midnight 31 October 2009 only.

1.    Alimrose Owl squeaker Pink $20.95 LESS 20% = $16.75
2.    Eleganter Pink Striped maracas $10.95 LESS 20% = $8.75
3.    Gingerlilly Baby PJs  Polly $49.95 LESS 20% = $39.95
4.    Pig in the Middle Kids Envirosax $9.95 LESS 20% = $7.95
5.    Louenhide Rhombo bag in Hot Pink $110 LESS 20% = $88.00
6.    Alimrose Yuki Doll $52.90 LESS 20% = $42.35
7.    Alimrose Knit Teddy Pink and White $16.95 LESS 20% = $13.55
8.    Huggalugs  Leg Ruffles  in So Pink $17.95 LESS 20% = $11.35
9.    Little Chipipi Red Robin Wall Stickers $84.95 LESS 20% = $67.95
10.  Skeanie Love Me soft soled shoes in Pink and Silver $29.95 LESS 20% = $23.95

Pastel Pink stock top quality items for boys and girls size 0000 to 5, and lots of lovely things for mummy too from the following brands: Aden & Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Baobab, Bebe By Minihaha, Bluebird and Honey, Cocoon Couture, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Eleganter, Elk Accessories, Emotion & Kids, Envirosax, FlatOut Australia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie & Me, Gingerlilly, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Infancy, Keptin-Jr, Kiddysac, kikki K, Little Chipipi, Louenhide, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby, Pastel Pink, Rubbabu, Skeanies, Sooki Baby, Spiegelburg, Three Little Trees, Tiny Tribe, tkxi surf, Wee Gallery

Pastel Pink postage charges are based on weight. View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. For the period of October 26-31, all orders including a pair of Skeanie Love Me shoes will be shipped for FREE.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Father’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday 6 September this year), and Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is ready to get you sorted in the present department.

Pastel Pink stock a great range of Gingerlilly sleepwear for men, women and children, and each set comes in a delightful gift box making them the perfect solution for Father’s Day!

Pastel Pink also carry a fab selection of Envirosax  environmentally friendly bags in Dad-friendly designs, including the new Envirosax Oxford Pouch.

Pastel Pink has a great deal on offer for Father’s Day: buy any style of Gingerlilly sleepwear and receive a FREE Envirosax for Dad. (And Yummy Mummies, Pastel Pink don’t want to leave you out of this great deal…so you can treat yourself to a pair of pajamas or nightie and receive a FREE Envirosax for youself! How thoughtful is that?!) Offer ends midnight 1 September 2009, and your Envirosax will be automatically sent when you include Gingerlilly products in your order.

The kids don’t miss out on the good times at Pastel Pink either: Pastel Pink are offering KSF readers 20% off all For Walls wall stickers to help spruce up your little one’s room for spring. Use code ‘KSF-Fathersday’ at checkout to redeem until 1 September 2009.

HOT TIP: To score free shipping on your order, use the KidStyleFile discount code found in Shop4Kids (can’t be used with any other code). Not near a newsagent? Subscribe to the FREE KidStyleFile weekly newsletter to find the code included within each week.

1. For Walls Birdie on a Branch $54.95 with KSF code (20% off) = $43.95
2. Louenhide Baby Barrel Red Leather - $145.00
3. Gingerlilly Mens Jordan Pyjamas - $79.95
4. Envirosax Candy Spots – $9.95
5. Gingerlilly Baby Polly Pyjamas – $49.95
6. Little Chipipi Moveables Outer Space - $62.95
7. Gingerlilly – Lulu Pyjamas in Red Stripe – $59.95 $29.97
8. Gingerlilly Monica Pyjamas – $89.95
9. Envirosax Oxford Pouch – $42.95

Pastel Pink stock top quality items for boys and girls size 0000 to 5, and lots of lovely things for mummy too from the following brands: Aden & Anais, Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Baobab, Bebe By Minihaha, Bluebird and Honey, Cocoon Couture, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Eleganter, Elk Accessories, Emotion & Kids, Envirosax, FlatOut Australia, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie & Me, Gingerlilly, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Infancy, Keptin-Jr, Kiddysac, kikki K, Little Chipipi, Louenhide, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Baby, Pastel Pink, Rubbabu, Skeanies, Sooki Baby, Spiegelburg, Three Little Trees, Tiny Tribe, tkxi surf, Wee Gallery

Pastel Pink postage charges are based on weight. View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Today’s post is all about you. Beautiful, gorgeous, talented, and clever YOU! You give out so much love, and you deserve a whole lot back, so here’s to you, with love, KSF readers: you’re doing a fantastic job: keep up the good work!

Whatever you think of the commercial side of Valentine’s Day, you have to admit it is a nice idea: let the person you love know it for a fact. While I’m looking squarely at you Baby-Daddies in the audience, Baby-Mamas should feel free to go ahead and buy yourselves a nice little gift: stop and give yourselves a little pat on the back and a retail treat for all the hard work you do as a Mum!

V-Day is only one week away – it’s on the 14th Feb – and Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is the store to hit up for the goodies to accompany the kisses, cuddles and kind words.

With the heat wave raging you’re better off to take a break from the fresh flowers and choccies (as nice as they are) and invest in something that will last a little longer. A Louenhide bag, a piece of Elk jewellery, gift-boxed Gingerlilly nightwear (currently on sale 35% off), and a lovely Nesti Dante soap is sure to make your loved one feel special. (I would happily take the Elk Picket Fence Brooch, Louenhide Switch Bag in Red, and Owl-Print Linen Envirosax (hint hint!), or a nice Gift Voucher never goes astray!)

Just a quick aside: on the subject of the Envirosax, now’s the time to get on board with these eco friendly bags, available in a range of gorgeous designs (I heart the Fern Botanic print), as many states will implement bans on placcy bags this year (South Australia starting on 4 May 2009).

Cheryl and Cait at Pastel Pink also have some great offers to sweeten your Valentine’s purchases even more:

1. FREE postage on all orders until 14 February 2009. Enter code ‘KSF-Valentine’ at checkout.
2. FREE Envirosax valued at $9.95 when you spend over $100.00 beforel 28 February 2009.
3. FREE Deluxe Gift Wrapping: please ask for gift wrap in the comments box at checkout.
4. FREE delivery to any home or workplace in the Adelaide Metro area only on Friday 13th or Saturday 14th February. Please phone Chez at Pastel Pink on 0418 811 828 to check if you are in the area.

So there you are, Valentine’s Day, all wrapped up, with love. Happy shopping! xx

Today’s post written by Angela

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You are going to have a field day shopping today,  because Cheryl at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is pulling out all the stops in the lead up to Christmas.

Get a load of all this:

• Gaia Organic Clothing 30% off
• Cocoon Couture current season’s beanbags, kinder bags, height charts, book-ends 15% off, and discontinued beanbags 34% off
• Purchases over $50 get FREE copy of the Summer 2008/9 My Child Magazine
• FREE Christmas Gift Wrap – Leave your request for this in the comments box at checkout
• All orders over $150 shipped for FREE

PLUS…… 20% off *everything*!!! Yup, even sale, and already discounted products.

YOWZA!!!

You’ll need the KSF code found in the inside cover of My Child magazine to score the 20% discount, else check in today’s KSF Deals & Steals Weekly Newsletter: I’m popping it in there.

Before you blast off at warp speed, a few Chrissy gift ideas for you.

For mama, Nesti Dante soaps, new Elk jewellery, and a new range of leather Baby Barrels and  Travel bags that are to die for from Louenhide.

Best dressed babes wear Gaia Organic Cotton, reduced by 30%, and then by *another* 20% with the My Child code, you cannot beat this for quality at a bargain price. (Our Kat picked up the Prairie Dress and Grandpa top for her daughter last week, and jut loves them!!) Also check out the Three Little Trees pieces for little girls: just gorgeous!

Toys *are* Christmas, and wooden toys are the best! Pastel Pink has heaps of quality wooden toys for under $20.00. The shakers,  animal castanets, and Mini Maracas make great stocking fillers, and there are also a great range of pull-alongs, rattles, and stacking toys to choose from.

FlatOUT Bears are a great pressie for little babies with 20% off with code, as are the Alimrose dolls are just in: very sweet with an affordable price tag (even better with 20% off!)

Finally, pick up Cocoon Couture Christmas Sacks the cheapest I’ve seen them anywhere: they’re already reduced by 15%, and with the 20% off My Child code – well! – what are you waiting for??!

Discounted prices listed below are after the My Child 20% discount as above has been deducted. Prices return to normal at midnight on 19 February 2009.

a. Three Little Trees ‘Cottonwood Twirl’ Dress $49.95 $39.96
b. Three Little Trees ‘Ginko’ U-Neck Top $42.00 $33.60
c. Gaia Organic Rosebud Bloomers $34.95 $24.97 $19.97
d. Eleganter Mini Maracas $6.00 $4.80 per pair
e. Gaia Organic Rosebud Dress $39.95 $27.97 $22.37
f. Louenhide Travel Bag – Black $120.00 $96.00
g. Cocoon Couture Santa Sacks $55.00 $46.75 $37.40
h. Louenhide Baby Barrel Bag – Orange $89.95 $71.96
i. Eleganter Animal Castnets $3.00 $2.40 each
j. Little Chippipi ‘Drive Time’ wall stickers $84.95 $67.96
k. Cocoon Couture Early Bird and Giraffe beanbags $129.95 $110.46 $88.36 each
l. Hess Spielzeug Wooden Wrist Watch $11.95 $9.56
m. Alimrose ‘Dolores’ doll $29.95 $23.96

Pastel Pink stocks a huge range from Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Loudenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, and Tkxi Surf, and Three Little Trees arriving soon.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. Free shipping  for orders over $150.00.

Today’s post written by Miki

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There’s always so much for me to drool over at Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au.  Cheryl keeps the store so well stocked with beautiful products that it’s one of my favourite places to browse.

Right now is a better time than ever to head on over as Cheryl is holding a pre-Christmas sale with 20% off selected brands, namely Bebe by Minihaha (yes, I thought that would get your attention!), Gaia Organic Cotton and selected Baobab – wheeeeeee!

Because Cheryl loves us, she is giving us KSFers an extra 5% off store-wide, making it 25% off those fabulous brands.

Enter ‘KSF-Clothing’ to get your extra 5% off.  The sale ends at  midnight December 9.

There’s a huge amount that I want to mention at Pastel Pink, so I’m going to do it in short, sharp bursts – get ready!

1. PP team are in love with Alimrose at the moment, especially the soft dolls in lemon and pink and the Celine and Collette bunnies.  (Cheryl at PP told me that Erin at Alimrose recently had a baby herself. Congratulations, Erin! Can’t wait to see the new designs at your babe will surely inspire.)

2. To snap up a bargain, have a look at the discontinued Cocoon Couture Beanbags – I particularly like the pink Cheeky Squirrel one. These are in limited stock, and they’re down to $85.00 (minus an extra 5% – YOW!) so they’re going to vanish quickly.  Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good so get in quickly for this one!

3. Speaking of Cocoon Couture, Cheryl included the brand in her massive 20% off toy sale which is still running until the 30th of November.  Your extra 5% discount applies here too, so use your chance to get a hefty 25% off all toys and hot brands of accessories while the deal is still good!

4. It’s not just the babies who get it good at Pastel Pink as there’s a great section for hot mamas too.  My picks are the Louenhide bags (there’s one pictured below), and a little bird has told me that Louenhide is featuring on Mornings with Kerri Anne today!  Tune in and see if you can catch them.

5. There’s new stock arriving at PP daily: keep an eye on PP for new season Baobab, new Txki Surf and new Three Little Trees, all of which will be arriving any day now – it’s seriously lush.

For the images today I’ve had a brilliant time playing stylist, putting together gorgeous Christmas Day outfits for the little ones from Bebe by Minihaha.  And because we want to look as good as the kids do on Christmas Day there are some snazzy accessories for mums too

Discounted prices listed below are after the 25% discount has been deducted. Prices return to normal at midnight on December 9.

1. Bebe ‘Poppy’ Dress With Bows, $43.95 $32.96; with Bebe Polka-Dot Expadrilles, $32.95 $24.71
2. Bebe ‘Jack’ Ticking Stripe Bucket Hat, $17.95 13.46; with Bebe ‘Jack’ Sea Stripe Polo Tee, $28.95 $21.71; Bebe ‘Jack’ Ticking Stripe Shorts, $32.95 $24.71; and Bebe ‘Oscar’ Basketball Boot, $36.95 $27.71
3. Bebe ‘Jack’ Stripe Romper, $32.95 $24.71
4. Bebe ‘Poppy’ Spotted Tee, $27.95 $20.96; Bebe ‘Poppy’ Striped Cardigan, $49.95 $37.46; with Bebe ‘Poppy’ Tiered Skirt, $39.95 $29.96; and Bebe ‘Poppy’ Ballet Flats, $34.95 $26.21
5. Louenhide Hive Bag – Red, $120.00 $114.00; Elk 4 Strand Necklace – Red, $38.00  $36.10; Elk Red Bubble Bracelet, $17.95 $12.57 $11.94

Pastel Pink stocks a huge range from Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Loudenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, and Tkxi Surf, and Three Little Trees arriving soon.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. Free shipping  for orders over $150.00.

Today’s post written by Miki

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*Miki sings in best Mariah Carey impersonation*:“I don’t want a lot for Christmas, this is all I’m asking for…”

Yeah right – of course I want a lot for Christmas!  I love Christmas and putting together my wishlist, but this year just about everything on it is for Alex, my 16 month old boy.  Who can blame me?  I spend all day looking at stunning kids’ clothes, toys and accessories so it’s little wonder I covet so much of it!

I’ve put together a Top 10 list below of my absolute must-haves this festive season:

1. A Rush lunchbox – I find we’re so often out at Alex’s snack and meal times that we really do need a decent lunchbox to take with us.  This one from Rush fits the bill perfectly, and it’s so cute!

2. The adorably wacky Okiedog Fropper – a ride-on toy that bounces too!  I just wish they came in adult sizes…

3. Trunki Towgo – we’re going to be doing a lot of travelling in the new year, and what better way to entertain a toddler in the airport than with a ride-on suitcase?  Plus it’ll hold all his toys, books and essentials for the flights.

4. The Smirk Vespa s/s tee – simple, funky and great quality, I love the Smirk range of tees and onesies.  He’s going to look so cute in this one!

5. A Foogo Stainless Steel Leak-Proof Sippy Cup – non-spill, unbreakable, keeps drinks cold for up to six hours and has a comfy soft spout, what more could we ask for in a sippy cup?  Oh, you want it to be attractive too?  Check that box, the Foogo range is super-stylish!

6. mylittleseat – Ideal for keeping a wriggly toddler still and safe at mealtimes when we aren’t near a highchair, and then it folds down small enough to tuck into my handbag! This will be another handy one when travelling.

7. And speaking of handbags, why should Alex get all the good stuff?  I love this Louenhide Baby Barrel in Biscuit; it’s stylish, minimalist, will go with everything and it’s roomy enough to fit all the paraphenalia I take with me every time I leave the house.

8. The Hip Infant Wall Graphics ‘Up, Up And Away’ – Now that my baby isn’t actually a baby any more, it’s time to redecorate his nursery and turn it into a cool toddler boy’s room.  Given his obsession with balloons (every time he sees one he shrieks “Loon!! Looooon!!”) I think these stunning hot air balloon wall decals will be just the thing to give his room a new look.  They’re so affordable too!  I might get two packets at this price.

9. Some Brio Classic Wooden Race Cars – which he’ll adore, as his other obsession is cars.  Such a boy.  These ones look stunning, and they’re wooden which just makes me love them more; wooden toys last forever. These cars come in four colours so I might get him the whole fleet!

10. The Moppit Radioman T-Shirt- he’ll be cool as a cucumber in this funky green shirt from Moppit.  I have to smile every time I see the little radioman graphic, isn’t it adorable?

1. Rush Jungle Lunchbox, $24.95 at Kinder Kaboodle
2. Okiedog Fropper, $85.90 $65.90 at Amazing Toys
3. Trunki Towgo, $69.95 at Metro Mum
4. Smirk Vespa S/S tee, $34.95 $29.70 at Frock You^
5. Foogo Stainless Steel Leak-Proof Sippy Cup – Blue, $24.95 $21.20* at Ekidna Kids
6. mylittleseat – I Like Squares I Do, $50.00 at Haggus & Stookles
7. Louenhide Baby Barrel – Biscuit, $89.95 at Pastel Pink
8. The Hip Infant Wall Graphics – Up, Up And Away, $39.95 at The Hip Infant**
9. Brio Classic Wooden Race Car, $15.95 at Urban Child***
10. Moppit Radioman T-Shirt, $39.95 $33.95 at Frock You^

Please check individual stores for shipping details.

* Using the Shop4Kids discount code until 30 November 2008.
** GWP offer, see here for more details.
*** FREE $15 voucher when you sign up to the UC newsletter, see here for more details.  Also get FREE shipping using the Shop4Kids code, conditions apply.
^ Get 15% off store-wide when you sign up to the Frock You newsletter.

While browsing around the internet, as I do, I just popped in to Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – and I have discovered a few things over there that I think you’ll be thrilled to know about.

Although, as you well know, I am slightly obsessed by baby and kids design and products, I’m going to take a left turn into Mama territory first today.

I believe that the occasional well-chosen retail indulgence for oneself is a healthy way to bring a bit of colour and interest into your life. Mama *deserves* her trinkets, after all

If you’re looking for a bit of luxe at an affordable dollar then check out the Louenhide Leather Barrel Bags (available in 8 colour choices) starting at just $89.95. These are so new on the Pastel Pink site that there aren’t even any menu links yet, so click this link to get in early on this early/secret opportunity.

Louenhide Leather Barrel Bag in ‘Biscuit’ - $89.00
Louenhide Leather Barrel Bag in ‘Orange’ – $89.00

Other Mama treats include the new Elk jewellery, Envirosax bags, Nesti Dante soaps and Gingerlilly summer PJs to pamper yourself with.

Clockwise from top left:

Elk Resin Necklaces – $30.00 each
Elk ‘Chirp’ Brooch – $15.90
Gingerlilly ‘Kelly’ PJs – $79.95
Nesti Dante Soaps – $13.95
Envirosax bags: Retro Khaki  – $8.50

Pastel Pink makes it easy to shop for yourself and the offspring at the same time. Check out the hot picks below: perfect pressie for your own children, or for friends and family.

From top left in rows:

Aden + Anais Aqua Muslin Blanket – $64.95
Eleganter Lacing Shoe - $8.95
Eleganter Bee Pull-along – $13.95
Envirosax ‘Dogosaurus’ bag – $8.50
Cocoon Couture Kindy Bag – $29.95
Eleganter Bowling Set – $12.95
Aden + Anais wraps: Pink/Brown – $54.95

Ok, now to the deals to make it a no-brainer to indulge today:

1. Sign up to the Pastel Pink mailing list and receive a $10.00 voucher with your next order. Existing members or subscribers: refer a friend to the site and you’ll both receive $10.00 voucher.

2. Grab a copy of Shop 4 Kids magazine to access the exclusive KidStyleFile/Pastel Pink discount code entitling you to FREE postage on all orders. (Email me if you can’t make it to a newsagent, and I’ll send you the code).

3. Make a purchase and then fill out the Pastel Pink 2 minute survey, and receive a FREE copy of the current My Child magazine with your order.

Offers end September 30.

Also, check out the Pastel Pink Specials page for some drop dead bargains: some of these products are on sale up to 60% off at the moment: you really aren’t going to believe how good the prices are!! (Don’t miss thre kikki.k and David Fussenegger heavily reduced!)

Pastel Pink stock a great range of baby and kids brands from birth to 4 years, including Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Loudenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery.

Mums of boys, don’t be put off by all the pink: Pastel Pink stocks great boyswear!

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping. Free shipping  for orders over $150.00, or on all orders if you have the Shop4Kids discount code.