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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.

Written by Miki

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Ever heard the saying ‘When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping’? Things have been tough here in my household for a couple of weeks what with illness, car breakdowns and even my poor dog having her tail amputated, so I really feel like doing something to cheer myself and the kids up. Fortunately I know exactly what will work: retail therapy!

Looking At You Kid – www.lookingatyoukid.com.au – is my destination of choice today. They’ve just had a load of gorgeous new stock arrive, including summer goodies from Milky, Boohoo? and a range of boys’ tees from Electric Boy that I simply *must* have for my kids. New stock has also arrived from Knuffle Kid, Mini Treasure Kids and Mini Shatsu, meaning there’s a veritable treasure trove of summer gear waiting to be explored.

Alex & Charli is another hugely popular brand (and justifiably so!) offered at Looking At You Kid, and the summer collection has just been launched for pre-order. With pieces like the Kissing Swans Dress and the Sugar Dress in Lilac available for pre-order, it seems like the obvious choice to place my order now and then sit back and wait for them to arrive in a week or two – since I’ll be saving them to hand out as Christmas presents to the little girls in my life, I’m in no rush.

But here’s the kicker: You can take 15% off store-wide at Looking At You Kid using the code KSF15. At the same time, when you spend over $50 your account at the store will be credited with $15.00 to use on your next purchase, and there is no expiry on redemption!  These offers are valid on everything in-store, including the new summer gear and the spectacular sale category where you’ll find lots and *lots* of amazing bargains at up to 60% off, but both offers expire on 14 October 2011. Plus, don’t forget that Looking At You Kid offers FREE shipping on orders over $100.

With all that in mind I’m feeling nicely cheered up, so off to add some more things to my shopping cart. Have a lovely Friday!

The prices below are valid using the code KSF15 until 14 October 2011, while stocks last.

1. Milky VW Bubbysuit, $24.95 less 15% = $21.20
2. Alex & Charli Sugar Dress – Lilac, $42.95 (pre-order)  less 15% = $36.50
3. Mini Life Silk Tie Dye Dress, was $69.95 now $34.95 less 15% = $29.71
4. Milky Paris Tee, $20.95 less 15% = $17.55
5. Milky Ra Ra Skirt, $31.95 less 15% = $27.15
6. Electric Boy Ninja Warrior Tee, $34.95  less 15% = $29.70
7. Electric Boy Pixel Pals Tee, $34.95  less 15% = $29.70
8. Electric Boy Wolf Tee, $34.95 less 15% = $29.70
9. Boohoo? Question Tee, $29.95 less 15% = $25.45
Pre-order: Alex & Charli Kissing Swans Dress, $46.95 less 15% = $39.90; Alex & Charli Please Don’t Leave Dress, $48.95 less 15% = $41.60

Looking At You Kid stocks a fine range from Agoo, Alex & Charli, Alphabet, And The Little Dog Laughed, Bright Bots, Coolibah, Emile Et Rose, Fixoni, Knuffle Kid, Mac & Molly, Milky, Mini Life, Mini Treasure Kids, Minymo, Mirtillo, OUCH, Run Scotty Run, Scooter, Three Little Trees, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles.

Looking At You Kid delivers Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.95.  International orders are also welcomed.  See here for further delivery information.

Written by Domenica

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It is not a secret that shopping makes me positively euphoric, I long for the knock of the mailman on my door heralding the arrival of all sorts of fabulous new items I can pore over. To that end, the multitude of new season loveliness at Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au - has sure put me in my happy place today.

To help take you to your happy place, Little Styles have a *huge* range of new stock from fabulous designer brands such as Oobi, Minti, Munster, Big by Fiona, Bonds, Gaia Organic Cotton, Purebaby, Woof!, Bebe by Minihaha, Sooki Baby & SOSOOKI, Marquise and Books to Wear. This season Little Styles have also introduced the popular and affordable Milky, the whimsical Paper Wings & Little Wings (just divine!), the quirky stylings of Oishi-M and Fox & Finch…just to name a few!

I have yet to meet a person who does not love the sublime retro style of Australian brand Oobi, so I will start my picks for girls with the very pretty Oobi Amelia Ruffle Dress in Apple. Oobi is flying off the virtual shelves at Little Styles, so you might want to quickly grab those pieces you have been admiring right now. To continue the retro theme (which is *big* this season) the pretty Spotty 50’s Frock by Big by Fiona Scanlan is simply divine, and a perfect party dress. For the modern fashionistas I suggest the Missie Munster Life’s A Blur Playsuit in tie-dyed blue and white - did anyone say too cool for school? For boys (and girls) the Minti Peace Owl baby tee is far out baby! Kids love everything 3-D right now, so the Sosooki Toddler tee for boys in 3-D Lion is perfect for your little man. These tees, in fact any tee or shirt for boys, would work well with the versatile 5-pocket denim shorts by Woof!

Little Styles are making everyone smile with free shipping on all orders over $65.00 for the next 5 days. This offer is valid with code ship4free at checkout and must end midnight 10 September, 2011. While you are there check out Little Styles massive sale section, with literally hundreds of items on sale at up to 50% off RRP. With over 150 labels, 3500+ products, no fuss returns/exchanges and next day delivery, Little Styles have you covered for all your shopping needs.

 ‘Like’ Little Styles on Facebook to get up to the minute updates, discounts, special offers & competitions.  You can also sign up to their newsletter for the latest information: enter your email address in the sign up box on the home page.

Sale prices are valid while stocks last. Free shipping on orders over $65.00 is valid with code ship4free until midnight 10 September 2011.

1. Oobi Amelia Ruffle Dress in Apple – $39.95
2. Oobi Jemima Jersey Dress in Marshmallow – 39.95
3. Big by Fiona Scanlan Spotty 50’s Frock – $89.95
4. Missie Munster Life’s A Blur Chambray Playsuit – $54.95
5. Sooki Baby Love Pears Printed Tee $28.95 & Loves Pears Full Frill Nappy Pant - $28.95
6. Minti Baby Tee Peace Owl – $34.95
7. Woof! 5-Pocket Denim Short – $48.95
8. Sosooki Toddler Boy’s Tee 3-D Lion – $32.95
9. Bebe JR Karl 3/4 track shorts – was $32.95 NOW $25.95
10. Fresh Baked Heart Tee Striped – was $24.95 NOW $18.95
11. Sosooki Toddler Girl’s Harem Pants – $44.95
12. Milky Boy’s Car Pjs  – $29.95
13. Milky Girl’s Bird Pjs - $29.95

Fashion, toy and accessory brands stocked include Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Baby Bloch, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Dashbaby, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, Flo, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Indy & the Ninja, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pinkberry Kisses, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Things, Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, and WOW toys.

Normally Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50 with orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge. See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Written by Leah

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Over the last week I have de-cluttered, reorganised and cleared out as much of my kidlets’ outgrown items as possible – all to make way for new items they can wear in the coming warmer weather. I’m now rearing at the bit to get stuck into sourcing some new season styles that are high on quality without being too heavy on the wallet. I think I’ve found just the place to start the accumulation again…

Molly & Me - mollyandme.com.au – have a plethora of new season styles from Milky, Sooki Baby, SoSooki Toddler, Bright Bots, Books to Wear, Marquise and Flirty Bird in sizes 0000-7 for both boys and girls. They’ve even started stocking swimwear and hats, so I have absolutely no excuse not to be prepared this season. Gosh I love the opportunity to be organised!

Milky is one label I’ve had my eye on over the last year. This season we see stunning vintage for the boys and pastels for the girls. And guess what? The price point is absolutely affordable, with items starting from $16.95. Marquise will also delight this season with a gorgeous seaside story theme in the boys and Belle Cheval for the girls. Then of course, we have SoSooki  and  SookiBaby whose bright colours, adorable designs and quirky patterns have become a favourite in many wardrobes worldwide.

Spring into new season fashion at Molly and Me with a smile because KSF readers can enjoy a 10% discount store-wide from now until September 10 2011, while stocks last. You can even use this discount on items already marked down by up to 30% off in the clearance section! To take advantage of this great deal, fill up your cart and enter code newksf during checkout. Voila! 

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code newksf while stocks last, until 10 September 2011.

1. SOOKIbaby My House Tee  $28.95 LESS 10%= $26.06

2. SOOKIbaby Polka Dot Dress $32.95 LESS 10%= $29.66

3. Marquise Seaside White Tee $24.95 LESS 10%= $22.46

4. Marquise Seaside Romper $29.95 LESS 10%= $26.96

5. Marquise Seaside Stripe Shorts $22.95 LESS 10%= $20.66

6. Milky Heart Rashie Set $32.95 LESS 10%= $29.66

7. SOOKIbaby My House Skirt $32.95 LESS 10%= $29.66

8. Milky Heart Tank $18.95 LESS 10%= $17.06; Milky Pink Knit Short $16.95 LESS 10%= $15.26

9. SOOKIbaby Racing Snapsuit $34.95 LESS 10%= $31.46

10. SOOKIbaby Red Racing Tee $28.95 LESS 10%= $26.06

11. Milky Shark Rash Top $29.95 LESS 10%= $26.96; Milky Shark Boardie $29.95 LESS 10%= $26.96

12. Milky Tractor Tank $16.95 LESS 10%= $15.26

Molly & Me stock quality brands including And the Little Dog Laughed, Bobble Art, Books to Wear, Bright Bots, Cocoon Clothing, Cuddlebee, Feedback, Freshbaked, Jimmie Jams, Ladybird, Lemmi, Little Blossoms, Louis Epstein, Marquise, Milly, Milky, Minifin, Noah and Bells, Nuggest, Rhubarb, Sooki Baby, Sweet Poppie Lane and Tiny Tribe.

Molly & Me use Australia Post and their shipping rates are $7.95 for Regular Post and $9.95 for Express Post. See here for further information.