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Written by Leah

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A few weeks ago now, I was lucky enough to attend the Baby’s Got Style VIP Front Row Kids Fashion event, where a number of Australian and international labels showcased their wares. Amongst them, I spied Milky - www.milkyclothing.com.au, a young range I have fallen in love with for providing wardrobe staples within budget! The label focuses on details, with hand finishes on durable, quality fabrics. They are a little reminiscent of the Bonds label, but with a refreshing, classical colour palette. Everything is totally wearable and each piece is delightful. This is a range I just *know* you will add to your kidlet’s wardrobe this winter. This season prepare yourself for transport flavoured rompers in fleece and cotton for baby boys; frilled leggings and gorgeous embellishments such as hearts and bows for baby girls, and a whole lot more for toddlers through to 7 year olds!

Milky ranges from size 0000 to size 7, with items starting at  $11.95; and it can be sourced at Baby’s Got Style, Cheeky Little Monsters and Looking At You Kid.

Written by Anna

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With peacefully sleeping children, balmy weather and brilliant tennis to watch, I have been enjoying some long summer nights browsing happily through all the best and brightest kids boutiques of late. And sure, I’ll  admit it, stopping here and there for a little late night shopping too!  Many things take my eye on these wanderings, but a great sale always has my attention.

One such sale is on now Oranges & Lemons Boutique – www.orangesandlemonsboutique.com.au. With many unique items and reductions of up to 70% off the recommended retail prices by brands including Baobab, Rhubarb, Cried Wolf, Heavenly Creatures, Milky, SoSooki, Willow and Finn and more, you are bound to find some special items for your little ones.

With FREE delivery Australia-wide on orders over $75.00 and FREE gift wrapping, Oranges & Lemons Boutique just keeps on giving! You will also receive a FREE  $10 voucher to use on your first order if you create an account and become a subscriber. Please note this offer not valid with any other offer and order value needs to be $50+ in order to redeem this voucher.

I’ve rounded up my favourite sale items for you in images below. These have all been taken from the sale section with a lovely selection for girls and boys (*great* selection for boys in fact) and some lovely other sale goodies too. 

Sale prices are only applicable while stocks last only.

one. willow and finn – charlotte dress melon 119.95  SALE $59.97
two. sosooki – ruffle skirt pink $49.95  SALE $14.98
three. heavenly creatures – cream tulle tutu $89.95  SALE $44.98
four. milky – denim jumpsuit $32.95  SALE $16.48
five. milky – owl sweat top $29.95  SALE $14.97
six. britt baby – safari lace dress $99.95  SALE $69.96
seven. rhubarb – 2 piece baby set buggy $39.95  SALE $19.98
eight. jack & lily – boys sport navy mesh shoe $59.95  SALE $35.97
nine. cried wolf – lego jersey tee $39.95  SALE $23.97
ten. esp no.1 – unisex skinny jean turquoise $64.95 
eleven. baobab – camera tee black $39.95  SALE $19.98
twelve. baobab – stripe pocket short $37.95  SALE $18.98

Oranges & Lemons Boutique stock the following brands: Old Soles, Bobangles, Cocoon Couture, Il Tutto, Le Toy Van, Gund, Redfish, Snugglebum, Esp. No. 1, andyANDmolly, Little Chipipi, Usborne, Forwalls, Cavallini & Co, Rhubarb, Alimrose, Lark, Jellystone Designs, Mudpuppy, Small Society, Afrocat, Agoo, Albetta, Alphabet Soup, Angel Dear, Angela Frost, Automoblox, Baobab, Bobble Art, Bond-Eye Beach Girl, Brainy Baby, Brimax, Brio, Britt Baby, Brumby, Bud, Butterflies, Cake Central, Chalk N Cheese, Charlie & Lola, Daisy Lane, Djeco, Eco Nino, Eco-Kid, Ellani Petite, Enchanted Enfant, Eric Carle, Fabrik, Fantastic & Co, Flo, French Bull, Freshbaked, Giddy Giddy, Gigi, Green Sprouts, Hartia Toys, Heavenly Creatures, Hello Kitty, Huckleberry Lane, Hush Merino, Il Tutto, In The Night Garden, Jack & Lily, Jack Rabbit Creations, Jacob & Bonomi, Jellystone Designs, Jennifer Kate, Kaleidoscope, Kaloo, Kiniki, Knuckleheads, La Queue Du Chat, Levis, Lilly & Lolly, Little Beehive, Little Beginnings, Little Party People, Living Like Lulu, Louis Epstein, Louise L. Hay, Mamagenius, Mamas & Papas, Manhattan Toy, Maple Landmark, Milk, Milky, Mini Treasures, Miniland, Miss Haidee, Mister Mista, Monopoly, Moppit, Mudpuppy, Mumentum, My Little Jedi, Nature’s Child, Nici, Oranges & Lemons, Outliving, Paddington Bear, Pepper Pot, Petit Cake, Petit Couture, PetitAppetite, Precious L’il Things, Premigi, Pure Merino, Rex, Ridley’s, Small Society, Smellies, Snugglebum, Sooki Baby, SoSooki, Sparkle T, Spot, Studio Stinky, Suck UK, Tango Books, Tatiri, The Last Diary Company, The Wall Sticker Company, Time Beads, Time Beads, Tiny Tribe, Two Little Boys, Urchin, Vigorella, Vintage Ladybird, Wallcandy Arts, Walnut, Wean Meister, Wee Gallery, Where’s Wally, White Soda, Willow & Finn, X & Y Threads and Zacmac.

Oranges and Lemons Boutique currently ships Australia wide for the flat fee of $8.00, with orders over $150 shipped for FREE! Place your order by 1pm AEST to qualify for delivery the next business day. See Shippings and Returns for full information. International shipping coming soon!

Written by Anna

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If you’re a KidStyleFile reader and a mother, you most likely have a little person (or company of little people) following after you. Mother & Co. – www.motherandco.com.au is a stunning locale if you are looking for lush fashion from around the world for both mother and child.

I am a firm believer that a mamma has such a special role in life that she should be showered with support, love and attention at every stage of her mothering  journey. Mother & Co. stock clothing that fits the bill perfectly, with gorgeous Baboig maternity wear, and French label Virginie Castaway, ready to lavish on all you yummy mummies.

For little people, Mother & Co. have a lovely array of designer labels including items by Moppit, Itch, Polka, Mamapapa, Milky, Bla Bla, Chalk n Cheese, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Walnut Melbourne and international designers such as Bonnie Young, Marie Chantal, Victoria Christmas and Rowdy Sprout.

From all of these delights, Mother & Co. are offering a number of brilliant offers to ensure everyone in your company is kitted out in the finest they have to offer:

• There is up to 50% off Geogami and Walnut shoes for little feet.
  
• Up to 50% off clothing for babies, boys and girls.
  
• Plus up to 60% off Virginie Castaway women’s clothing.

Sign up to the Mother & Co. newsletter to stay in the loop on upcoming sales like these as they happen as well as exclusive discounts. Current offers are running for a limited time and only apply while stocks last.

Below you can see some the fantastic items you can currently purchase from the above specials. There is the Marie Chantal Angel Wing Onesie White which would make the most divine newborn gift. For boys are the fantastic Walnut Canvas Tennis Inspired Shoe. My kids have all lived in Walnuts – they love them because they can put them on and off themselves and I love them as they wear well and can be washed easily in my washing machine. For a little bit of glamour for girls I love the Mama Papa Maya Peach TuTu and the Bonnie Young Silk Pajama Dress.

Discounted prices quoted in red are only applicable while stocks last only.

1. Two Belles Apple tee with hood Was $58.00 Now $29.00
2. Bla Bla Fox $53.00
3. Tommy Rocket Vegas sunglasses tee $40.00
4. Bonnie Young Silk Pajama Dress Was $169.00 Now $115.00
5. Chalk n Cheese Liberty Floral Pinafore $79.20
6. Chalk n Cheese Navy and White striped polo $39.60
7. Mama Papa Maya Peach TuTu Was $70.00 Now $49.00
8. Walnut Canvas Tennis Inspired Shoe Were $29.95 Now $24.95
9. Marie Chantal Frill neck placket top Was $79.95 Now $55.55
10. Milky Monster Pyjamas Were $29.70 Now $20.80
11. Marie Chantal Angel Wing Onesie White Was $79.50 Now $55.50

Mother & Co. ship Australia wide using Express Post mail for the flat fee of just $6.95, with FREE SHIPPING Australia wide when you spend over $150.00. For full shipping terms and conditions please see the FAQ page.

Written by Domenica

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Need help with your Christmas shopping? Cheeky Little Monsters – www.cheekylittlemonsters.com.au – are putting on their elf hats and coming to your rescue, with gifts for babies and bigger kids to knock your list over in a flash.

There seems to be a bit of a baby boom amongst my family and friends at the moment. With three due this month alone, I cannot think of a cuter gift than a Giimmo Night Light. Constantly changing colour, these cute critters are rechargeable and portable, making them perfect to keep monsters away! They are also adjustable, magnetic and can be moved into the coolest poses. Also adorable are licensed Zoobie Pets. These toys are a unique three in one concept – each one is a plush toy, a soft pillow and a comfy blanket all in one; a perfect companion for a wee babe.

I have been on the hunt for some new summer tees and Cheeky Little Monsters has a *huge* range for both girls and boys. For girls, the Misha LuLu Ooh La La Tee is tres chic. For boys, the Appaman tees boys’ tees are cool and contemporary, and prove that fashion for boys has definitely made tremendous strides.  Some summer pyjamas are also in order for my children’s stockings this Christmas – after all, the festive season tends to bring with it some late nights. There is no need to sacrifice on style at night time though, the Milky pyjamas on offer at Cheeky Little Monsters come in a sweet loveheart design for girls and a cool rocket design for boys.

Now is the perfect time for everyone to stock up on summer t-shirts because Cheeky Little Monsters are offering a whopping 40% off *all* their tees! All you have to do is enter code TEE40 at checkout, but hurry because this offer is for one week only and ends 12 December 2011. Also, all Milky pyjamas have been reduced to $18.00, and all Zoobie Pets and Giimmo Night Lights have been reduced to $35.00. These discounted prices are also valid for one week, while stocks last. While you are there don’t forget to check out the huge sale section with up to 35% off RRP – happy shopping!

T-Shirt sale prices listed below are valid with code TEE40 at checkout, until 12 December 2011 and while stocks last. Other sale prices are as marked and valid for one week also.

1. Freshbaked Rose Tee in Red – $34.95 LESS 40% = $20.97
2. Misha LuLu Ooh La La Tee - $34.95 LESS 40% = $20.97
3. Freshbaked Girls Flower Tee – Silver Grey - $29.95 LESS 40% = $17.97
4. Appaman Sharks Classic Tee Black – $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
5. Milky Drum Tee – $24.95 LESS 40% = $14.97
6. Appaman Bulldog Tee -Mist - $39.95 LESS 40% = $23.97
7. Milky Girls’ PJs Love Design – $26.96 SALE $18.00
8. Gimmo Penguin Night Light – $44.95 SALE $35.00
9. Milky Boys PJ’s Rocket Design – $26.96 SALE $18.00
10. Zoobie Pet Blanket – Flavio Frog – $49.95 SALE $35.00
11. Giimmo Night Light – Bamboo the Panda – $44.95 SALE $35.00
12. Zoobie Pet Blanket – Lilly Ladybug - $49.95 SALE $35.00

Brands stocked at Cheeky Little Monsters currently include Appaman, Babykids, Bobbleart, Bosco Bear, Chillikids, Designer Kidz, Elodie Details, Frashbaked, Giimmo, Levi, MishaLuLu, Mister Mista, Mizzle, Mocci’s, Monster Baby, Ralph Lauren, Skeanie, Small Society, Sweet Peanut, Tommy Rocket, VisualGram, Zephire Generations and Zoobie Pets: with Milky, Lemmi, PaperWings and more coming soon.

Cheeky Little Monsters deliver Australia-wide shipping for the flat rate of $8.95. International shipping starts at $13.00 to New Zealand and $20.00 for the rest of the world. Orders over $150 are shipped FREE! See the Shipping & Returns page for full information.

Post written by Miki

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Unless you’re one of those spectacularly organised people who has had all their Christmas presents bought, wrapped and labeled since July, you’re probably in full swing doing your shopping right around now.  To continue in our series of gift guides, today I’m covering the $25 to $50 range – you can see our previous Christmas gift guides here, including Top 20 Stocking Stuffers Under $10 and Top 20 Gifts $10 to $25.

There are so many brilliant ideas in today’s price range.  The Quicksmart Scuttlebug Folding Tricycle, for example – it comes in three different colour ways (Bee, Dragonfly/blue and Flowers/pink) and at $49.95 is a fabulous gift choice for boys or girls. For babies you can never go wrong with Sophie the Giraffe who has been tried and tested for decades; my kids were both Sophie devotees as babies. Girls will adore the Rileah Design Pink Sweets Tea Set which will provide hours of role-playing fun.

Below you’ll see KidStyleFile’s top 20 choices, in no particular order, and loosely grouped into babies, girls and boys groups.  Happy shopping!

Babies
1. Apple Park Lil Bunny Picnic Pal, $33.00 at Billy Lids
2. Small Blue & Green Sausage Dog Cushion, $40.00 at Scoops Design
3. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe, $34.95 at Mini Chatterbox
4. Giimmo Bebe The Penguin, $44.95 at The Little Kidz Closet
5. Coco Boheme Chicken Bib, $25.00 at French Bazaar

Girls
6. Rileah Design Pink Sweets Tea Set, $49.00 at Shop For Tots
7. Forwalls Jumbo Castle Chalkboard Decal, $54.95 $27.48 at Forwalls Online Store
8. Lilliputiens Baby Zoe, $36.95 at Shop For Tots
9. Seedling Junior Postman Mail Kit, $49.95 $40.00 at Shop For Tots
10. Ring A Rosie Artwork, $89.00 $50.00 at Children’s Online Store
11. Oobi Darcy Pettiskirt – Graduated Pink, $74.95 $48.72 at Design Child
12. Lil Christmas Door, $38.00 at Metro Mum

Boys
13. Mini Automoblox – Purple/Orange/Aqua, $49.95 at Where Did You Get That?
14. Janod DIY Barrel, $49.95 at Look Mummy
15. Quicksmart Scuttlebug Folding Tricycle – Bee, $49.95 at Haggus & Stookles
16. Gorgeous Santa Sack, $39.95 at My Munchkin Home
17. Forwalls Robots Wall Decals, $39.95 at Bubba Funk
18. My Sweet Prints ‘Personalised World Map’ Print, $45.00 at Stylish Kiddish
19. Milky Car PJ Set, $29.95 at Looking At You Kid
20. Puggyhouse Rocket, $49.95 at The Little Kidz Closet 

Please check individual stores for shipping costs. Also make sure you read the KidStyleFile’s All Current Deals page to be sure you’re getting the best deal.

Written by Anna

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Along with adjusting to some serious sleep deprivation, drinking lukewarm cups of tea and coffee, my journey of parenthood has also included adjusting to stretching my pennies as far as they can possibly go. I have made no adjustment however in my love for good quality, exceptionally beautiful things. Therefore I am always delighted to report on boutiques that go above and beyond in the both the style and savings departments. One such online store is Outlet Shop For Kids – www.outletshopforkids.com.au – a veritable shopping haven for style savvy mamas on the hunt for bargain designer pieces for their children. That’s me!

Outlet Shop For Kids stock a beautiful range of clothing for babies and children’s clothing, right up to size 16. You will also find footwear, accessories, toys and gifts, for a fraction of retail prices. These designer lines have been sourced by proprietor Aytul who’s spent countless hours in the pursuit of end of season, overstock, discontinued, and closeout lines in order to bring you some sensational buys.

Outlet Shop For Kids has a *huge* array of brands to choose including the very popular Paul Frank, Skip Hop, Britt, Gymboree, Milky and Soda Kids. I also really love the super cute range of items from Mud Pie and have included some of my favourite finds from this label in images below. But hey, we’re only just scratching the surface!  The full complement of brands at Outlet Shop For Kids includes: 7 For All Mankind, Access NY Jeans, Akademiks, Amissa, Angel Face, Angelic, Animal Kids, Aspire, At Last, b.t. kids, B2W2, Baby Essentials, Baby Gear, Baby Phat, Baby Togs, Baby Works, babyGap, BCX Girl, Bellannah Creations, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Blossom, Bon Bebe, britt, Brooks Fitch Baby, Bugle Boy, Buster Brown, Butterjam, Calvin Klein, Carter’s, Champions, Cinderella, Clyde, Combi, Coogi, Cradle Togs, Decoded, Disney, Dylan and Abby, Epic Threads, Eye Shadow Girls, Faded Glory, First Impressions, Fred’s Kids, Fresh Brewed London, GAP, Garanimals, George, Greendog, Guess, Gymboree, H & M, Hanes, Hello Kitty, Hema, Hi Mom, Imperial Star, Jolt Jeans, Justice, Justice League, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Kid Connection, Kid’s Headquarters, Kurfew, Levi’s, Little Bitty, Looney Tunes, Love Baby, Maidn LA, Marmellata, Marvel, Milky, Mud Pie, Nautica, Nick Jnr, Nickelodeaon, Nike, Old Navy, Osh Kosh B’gosh, Paul Frank, Pink Ideal, Pink Republic, Pinkidea, Plugg, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, Raisins, Rare Editions, Ring Around theRosie, Roca Wear, Roxy, Rumble Tumble, Savannah, Sean John, Signature Baby Headquarters, Skip Hop, Small Society, Soda Kids, Sofit Baby, Speechless, Strawberry Shortcake, Super Bad, T&I, Takeout Girl, The Children’s Place, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Tour Champ, U.S. Polo Assn, Urban Extreme, Western Onesies, XOXO Baby, XOXO Girls, Yaso Jeans, Young Hearts and Zvor.

In addition to being spoiled for choice in labels, Outlet Shop For Kids offer some great perks to your shopping adventure too: a low cost flat rate postage of $6.50 for every single order, plus all  orders over $150 get a free long sleeve top for mum. But the true highlight of this store are the fabulous prices – we’re talking up to 88% off retail prices. There is currently a fabulous spot sale on Butterjam were all items have been marked down to $5 and $10!

KidStyleFile readers are being invited to enjoy the Outlet Shop For Kids experience, and for you lovely ones, it just keeps on getting better. You can go ahead and take an additional 15% off the already reduced prices. Simply enter discount code kids15 when you place your order before midnight on 6 November 2011 and the extra savings are all yours!

Discounted prices quoted below are only applicable with code kids15 while stocks last and until midnight 6 November 2011.

1. Mud Pie Tiny Dancer Chiffon Tights – Ballet Pattern $19.99 less 15% = $16.99
2. Butterjam Bubble Skirt With Sash Size 8-14 $40.00 $10.00 less 15% = $8.50
3. Mud Pie Princess Pink Ballet Slippers $24.99 less 15% = $21.24
4. Butterjam Girls Skinny Leg Denim Jean – Size 8-14 $55.00 $10.00 less 15% = $8.50
5. Mud Pie Perfectly Princess Tights $19.99 less 15% = $16.99
6. Skip Hop Little Kid Backpack – Owl $25.99 less 15% = $22.09
7. Butterjam Pleated Short & Sash – Size 8 $40.00 $10.00 less 15% = $8.50
8. britt Baby Cable Knit Jacket – Blue  $79.95 $59.95 less 15% = $50.96
9. Milky Car PJ s 2-7 $28.99 less 15% = $24.64
10. Mud Pie Boy Bib Set of 3 $19.99 less 15% = $16.99
11. Set of 2 hand made pink spot hair clips $4.99 less 15% = $4.24
12. Soda Kids Tiered colour swing skirt $16.99 less 15% = $14.44

Outlet Shop For Kids ship Australia wide using Fastway Couriers in conjunction with Australia Post for all deliveries. Every order is shipped for just $6.50 regardless of weight or size. They welcome international orders with a shipping price arranged for each individual international order. For full information please see the Ordering and Delivery Page.