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Today’s post written by Miki

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Ah, just how I love the day to kick off: some retail therapy which leaves me with heaps of change to spare, and plenty of  time to hang out with my kids instead of schlepping around the shops. The source of happiness today is the inimitable Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – and the event on offer is a massive sale with up to 50% off all clothing (most of the markdowns meet that waterline), plus a few extra goodies thrown in for luck, while stocks last.

Minihaha, anyone, or Woof!?  How about Tiny Mammoth, Moppit or… wait for it… il Tutto?  Yes, I thought that would get you excited!  There is a truly enormous range of sale items from all of these brands and a lot more.

One of the items on sale at 25% off is the fabulous il Tutto Olivia Clutch.  A dear friend gave me one of these in red (they’re also in cream and black) for my birthday a couple of years ago and it has been my constant companion ever since.  For a sleek Italian nappa leather clutch it fits an awful lot, such as the current contents: several credit/eftpos cards, cash (notes & coins), a pen, a box of sultanas, a matchbox car, a nappy, a travel sized pack of wipes, several crumpled receipts with notes scribbled on them, my mobile phone and my keys.  And it still zips up and looks fantastic!  I can’t recommend the Olivia enough to any mum who needs something small but stylish and containing all the essentials to just grab and leave the house with.  The il Tutto Bella Mini Bag is also on sale and I hear from friends who own it that it is equally fantastic.

Of all the designers in the massive sale, the one I just can’t get enough of at the moment is Tiny Mammoth.  Bubba Funk has a big selection in store, and it’s all utterly gorgeous: soft, practical kidswear with really quirky design twists.  Not to mention that every single piece of Tiny Mammoth is half price at the moment!

Mariana at Bubba Funk loves KSF, and is offering all readers FREE postage Australia-wide on all orders over $100.00  until 1 March 2010.  The code to redeem this fine offer with at checkout is ‘KSF100‘.  Nothing more to say: shake your booty and get with the funk!

1. Tiny Mammoth Stripey Envelope Neck Tee – Black, $39.95 $19.97
2. Tiny Mammoth Stripey Envelope Neck Tee – Pink, $39.95 $19.97
3. Moppit Sleeveless Zip Thru Hoodie, $59.95 $29.97
4. Moppit Ben Denim Shorts, $59.95 $29.97
5. Minihaha Paris Cropped Pants – White, $59.95 $35.97
6. Tiny Mammoth Patch Up Jumpsuit – Grey, $59.95 $29.97
7. Il Tutto Bella Mini Bag – Cream, $149.00 $109.00
8. Il Tutto Olivia Clutch – Red, $129.00 $99.00
9. Minihaha Salvador Frill Dress with Bow – Poppy Print, $69.95 $41.97
10. Minihaha Short Sleeve Cropped Cardi – Pink Marle, $59.95 $35.97
11. Moppit Neil Check Shirt, $79.95 $39.97

Bubba Funk stock clothing, toys, bedding and accessories from 3 Pommes, ABCD Industrie, Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Catimini, Chalk n Cheese, Cuddledry, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Kandy Crew, Kas Australia, Koda Lighting, Korimco, L’il Fraser Collection, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Melobaby, Milk Bands, Minihaha, Minimonkey, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Sprout Design, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne, Well Spotted, Woof! and Zephire Generation.

Postage at Bubba Funk is provided by TNT couriers for gift boxes and e-parcel through Australia post for individual orders. Shipping is determined by weight/size, and the average charge is $7.95. See the Delivery and Postage section for full details.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Gifts4Kidz – ww.gifts4kidz.com.au – has always been a little larger than life. Owners Marina and Sanya simply like to do things BIG: their range is enormous; they stock sizes ranging from birth right up to 14 years (designer tween and teen fashion? Check!); every purchase is beautifully packaged and their current end of season sale is no exception – in fact it’s massive!

Right now, while stocks last, you can take a very large discount of 50% off all kids clothing, sleepwear, swimwear and shoes at Gifts4Kidz.  Head straight to Kids Clothing (as pretty well everything listed in this category is included),  enter the KSF discount code ‘KSF50‘ at checkout until 14 February 2010, and watch with pleasure as your selections are reduced like magic to half the rrp! What did I tell you? Massive!

Have your children grown this summer? Two of my three children celebrated birthdays this month and I’m not sure if it’s all the birthday cake they’ve eaten or  just that I closed my eyes for a second – but oh my, there have been some major growth spurts this summer! Down at the beach yesterday I realised that my boys shorts really are short shorts!! I to need to shop – and fast!

Locating what Gifts4Kidz  stock in the size you need is really easy with the ‘Shop By Age’ sections listed on their home page. Alternatively, you might like to shop by category or brand to find what you’re looking for.

Pictured below are my favourites from the sale with a little bit of what’s on offer: clothing by brands like Woof! and Tommy Rocket for little men and Minihaha for girls; sleepwear by Books To Wear and swimwear like the very delightful Dotti Swimsuit by Sandy Feet. Plus a great range of shoes from the sylish likes of Walnut, Bebe and Bloch.

Prices quoted in red below are only applicable at Gifts4Kidz with code ‘KSF50′ while stocks last until 14 February 2010 – so get in quick!

A.  Woof Grey Marl Surf Scene Tee (5-14) $43.50 less 50% = $21.75
B. Woof Night Stripe Shirt (5-14) $62.95 less 50% = $31.48
C. Walnut Cruise Denim Shoe (21-30) $29.95 less 50% = $14.98
D. BEBE White Ballet Pump $39.95 less 50% = $19.98
E. Books To Wear Girls Stripe Shorts Pyjama (6-12) $46.95 less 50% = $23.48
F.  Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser (3-7) $64.95 less 50% = $32.47
G. Sandy Feet Dotti Swimsuit (8-12) $45.50 less 50% = $22.75
H. Tahlia Navy Wide Lace Dress (4-14) $64.00 less 50% = $32.00
I. Minihaha Bow Pocket Pants (1-4) $54.95 less 50% = $22.48
J. Minihaha Poppy Print Savador Tiered Skirt (18m-4) $66.00 less 50% = $33.00
K.  Perlina by Bloch $89.95 less 50% = $44.98

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Bebe Clothing, Bebe Jr Clothing, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Britt Design, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Djeco, Jacques Farel, Le Toy Van, Tin Lid Designs, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Minihaha Clothing, Mini Treasures, Missi Missi, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Pintoy, Seedling Craft Kids,Tiger Tribe, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Uttman Kids, Walnut, Willow and Finn, Wheely Bug, Woof! and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Need a little sparkle and shine?  Well, you may just need a visit to Gifts4Kidz – ww.gifts4kidz.com.au. Every time I visit, I come away a little sparklier, a little shinier!  I’m not entirely sure what it is, but they seem to have the knack of making the special times special!  And that makes me happy! *Smile*

As well as stocking a tremendous selection of toys, giftss and accessories for kids, Gifts4Kidz carry clothing from newborn right up to size 14 (all the tween parents say yay!).  New season summer stock has just arrived from Little Leona, Woof!, Minihaha, Bebe by Minihaha, Willow and Finn and Uttam Kids and it will have you drooling!

There some gorgeous dresses, just perfect for Christmas Day, like the Little Leona Olivia The Owl Dress and the Willow & Finn Manon Dress which is made in sizes 4, right up to size 12.  They also have put together some great outfits ready for you to purchase as a set like the Woof! Classic Tee and Denim Set.

Gift4Kidz also stock a great range of footwear to match all the fantastic summer fashion from the ever popular brand Walnut, as well as Bebe and Hiawatha. My favourite three pair for summer are shown below.

Until 20 November 2009, you will be smiling too, as Sanja at Gifts4Kidz is offering KSF readers a fantastic discount of 20% off store wide (including winter stock marked down by up to 40%!) – enter discount code ‘KSF’ at checkout to redeem – plus the first 25 savvy shoppers who place an order $150+ will also receive a FREE Rush belt valued at $15.95. Get in quick, and smile *big*!!

*Discounted prices quoted below are applicable until 20 November 2009 code only (read above for details).

1. Bebe Two Tone White & Pink Ballet Pump $39.95 after 20% discount = $31.95
2. Walnut Tennis Grey Jersey Shoe $29.95 after 20% discount = $23.95
3. Willow & Finn Manon Dress (4-12) $129.95 after 20% discount = $103.95
4. Minihaha Grape Gathered Bow Tee $52.00 after 20% discount = $41.60
5. Little Leona Olivia The Owl Dress (2-6) $74.95 after 20% discount = $59.95
6. Woof Classic Tee and Denim Set (5-14) $115.00 after 20% discount = $92.00
7. Minihaha Poppy Print Skirt Set (18M-4) $98.00 after 20% discount = $78.40
8. Hiawatha Bejewelled Strappy Sandals $49.95 after 20% discount = $39.95
9. Bebe Navy V-Neck Pullover Vest (00-2) $47.00 after 20% discount = $37.60

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Britt, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Jacques Farel, Kate Finn, Le Toy Van, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Lovely Chubblies, Tin Lid Designs, Melo Baby, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Missi Missi, Tiger Tribe and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging. For full information, including International orders, please see Delivery and Returns.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Since becoming a mum I have added two new hobbies to my repertoire of interests: kids fashion and competitions; so you can imagine my glee when I came across Babies and Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au – and discovered their expansive range of children’s fashion labels AND a range of competitions and giveaways!

You too will be rubbing your hands together in anticipation of a number of fabulous deals open to you when you cruise on over to the site- and many of them don’t require a purchase!!

To begin with, Babies and Kids have some gorgeous summer ranges including Minihaha dresses and Woof! tops and boardies; Eternal Creation; Toetum’s new floral range (preorders available); Ohme-Ohmi; Bacche, Bright Bots and Max and Tilly (which are both nearly sold out already!)

I don’t know about you, but for me I just love competitions of any sort – the idea of doing barely anything in order to take home something fabulous is only surpassed by the actual win!

At Babies and Kids you are rewarded just for being a fan! Subscribe to the Babies and Kids newsletter (go to the sign-up box on their homepage) between 19 October and 9 December 2009, and instantly go into the draw to win a Christmas hamper valued at over $1000!

The centrepiece of the prize pack is Patches, the Mamas & Papas Rocking Horse, valued at over $500, which is suitable from three years. If your little one is too young to ride Patches he will make a beautiful statement in your nursery until your little cowboy or cowgirl is ready to climb into the saddle. Other components of this porize include a Comfy Easy PC system, two Alex and Charli water bottles, a Little Beetle Kinder bag, a $200 clothing voucher and a Mamas & Papas Christmas stocking

If you are already a Babies and Kids subscriber send Heather at Babies and Kids a message with the comment “Count me in!” to enter the comp. Effortless, yes?

But wait, there’s more!

No summer outfit is complete without a pair of coordinated shoes! I personally recommend Old Soles as they were one of only a handful of brands that fit my Dear Daughters chubby *wide* feet.

Spend $50 or more on anything in-store at Babies and Kids and go into the draw to win one of two pairs of Old Soles. The two winners can choose the size and colour (subject to availability). Spend $100 or more and go into the draw to win a $300 shopping spree!

And just when you thought there couldn’t possibily be any more….

Babies and Kids have also created their own blog. To celebrate they have some super hot deals on b.box (10-50% off or FREE). Visit the blog for more details.

Expecting a baby? Contact B&K with your name, email address and expected due date (or their age), and you will receive monthly emails with offers and discounts exclusive to Baby Club members. The Baby Club will also have a big focus on helpful information for new mums including interviews with parenting experts on hot topics, such as overcoming sleep problems and when to start solids. And if you spend $100 or more at Babies and Kids you’ll receive 10% off all purchases for a year.

What else, you ask?

For ongoing, monthly and once-off specials click on ‘red hot specials‘ at the bottom of the Babies and Kids website, and finally, all orders $50+ placed at Babies and Kids until 31 October 2009 will be shipped absolutely free! Phew! It’s *all* good!!

1. Ohme-Ohmi Helicopter Tee $39.95
2. Minihaha Bengal Bay V-Neck Dress $63.95
3. Eternal Creation Coralie Party Dress $38.95
4. Old Soles Hip Hop Jogger $49.95 Old Soles Mary Jane Butterfly Shoe (Hot Pink) $49.95 (Enter the draw to win when you spend $50+ in store)
5. Minihaha Salvador Frill Dress $64.95
6. b.box Beep Beep Nappy Wallet $34.95
7. Toetum Red Frill Sleeved Tee $29.95 Toetum White Frill Skirt $34.95
8. WOOF Hibiscus Board Shorts $39.90
9. Bacche Baboon Tee (2-6 years) EXCLUSIVE to B&K $34.95
Christmas hamper WIN ME!
W. A Little Beetle Kinder bag
I. Mamas & Papas ‘Patches’ Rocking horse
N. A Comfy Easy PC system
M. Merino Kids Sleeping Bag (exclusive to KSF winner!)
E. Two Alex and Charli water bottles
AND a $200 clothing voucher and a Mamas and Papas Christmas stocking

Babies and Kids stock a wide range of labels including: b.box; Pure Baby; Gaia Oragnic Cotton; Max and Tilly, Marquise, Plum, Minihaha, Woof!, Bebe, Tiny Minymo, Minymo, Eternal Creation, Baobab, Bacche, Agoo, Mamas & Papas, Yunginz, Ecoboo, Toetum, Piccalilly, Old Soles, Pram Rock, Pink Chicken, Merino Kids, In the Round, Uttam, Ohme-Ohmi, Alex and Charli, Books to Wear, Cozibug, Bright Bots, Cozyosko, 5 Star Baby, Itzy Ritzy, Little Beetle, and Little Amigos.

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $50 are shipped free until 31 October 2009. International orders are welcome: delivery charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Hey there KidStyleFilers, how is your week treating you? Is anyone needing a little extra spring in your mid-week step?  Well then, a spot of retail therapy at My Mini Moda – www.myminimoda.com.au and you are sure to come away skipping!!

My Mini Moda is a great place to shop for deluxe fashion for babies, boys and girls.  With some delightful brands to choose from, including mill&mia, Minihaha, Chino, Bebe by Minihaha, Willow & Finn just to name a few, you are bound to fall head over heals with all the spring fashions.

My top picks for your little girl include the Mill & Mia Ruffle Sleeve Drop Waist Dress for  a dress that is both pretty and comfortable. And the Bebe Elle Cardigan With Crochet Flowers is super sweet.If you have a little man, deck him out in a winning outfit by mill&mia with the Baseball Tee coupled with the Classic Denim Short. For babies I always love a romper, and the Bebe Sam Long Sleeve Romper and the Bebe Yasmin Terry Stripe Romper are my two favourites for today.

Erin at My Mini Moda currently has a fantastic deal on ALL new clothing for spring and summer.  Until October 30th 2009,  you can take 20% off all new stock! Yep, 20% OFF!  Enter coupon code “SS20” at checkout to redeem.  This offer excludes sale stock already discounted by up to 40%, which brings the savings on reduced pieces up to 60% off!!! HINT: Browse each and every menu option to discover marked down stock.

Prices quoted in red below are valid with discount code “SS20″ and are valid until Ocotber 30th 2009.

1. Mill & Mia Ruffle Sleeve Drop Waist Dress $49.95 less 20% discount = $39.95
   
2. Mill & Mia Boys Baseball Tee $49.95 less 20% discount = $39.95
3. Mill & Mia Boys Classic Denim Short $69.95 less 20% discount = $55.95
4. Bebe Elle Cardigan With Crochet Flowers $47.95 less 20% discount = $38.35
5. Minihaha Bengal Bay Blouse With Yoke $39.90 less 20% discount = $31.90
6. Chino Butterfly Tee $39.00 less 20% discount = $31.20
7. Minihaha Cropped Pant With Tie Cuff $51.95 less 20% discount = $41.55
8. Woof Vest With Hood – Navy Blue $52.95 less 20% discount = $42.35
9. Bebe Sam Long Sleeve Romper $34.95 less 20% discount = $27.95
10. Bebe Yasmin Terry Stripe Romper $28.95 less 20% discount = $23.15

At My Mini Moda you will find items from the following brands: Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Junior, Cheeky Little Soles, Chino Kids, Deux Par Deux, Elodie and Elvis, Girly Girl Bowtique, Marquise, Books to Wear, mill&mia, Millie Melisse,  Minihaha, Noukies, Princess Ratbag, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Walnut, Woof!, and Willow and Finn.

My Mini Moda charge a flat fee of $7.90 for shipping, Australia-wide and a flat fee of $14.90 for International orders.  Orders over $250.00 ship free of charge. For full information on shipping see here.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I have a most wonderful store to introduce you to today: KidStyleFile readers, meet Babies and Kids – www.babiesandkids.com.au. I’m sure you’ll be great friends, with many happy ‘playdates’ together.

Here’s why: Babies and Kids stocks a stupendously beautiful, colourful array of quality clothing for children from newborn through to 8 years, and a well-thought selection of toys and accessories.

Brands include Bacche (organic cotton of the finest quality), Baobab (one of my favourite Australian labels), b.box (so clever!), Bebe by Minihaha, Minihaha, WOOF!, Books To Wear, Bright Bots, Brio (they are stocking the Brio mini Dachshund – yay! We call ours ‘Dashy’!), Comfy PC, Cotton Kids (organic cotton), Cozibug, Cozyosko, Ecoboo (organic cotton), 5 star, baby!, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gund, Honeysticks Crayons (non-toxic, sweet smelling quality crayons), Itzy Ritzy (a celebrity favourite, and now Aussie mums and dads can say farewell to prosaic car seat covers too!), Leg Huggers, Little Amigos (the best knitwear out), Marquise, Mamas and Papas, Max and Tilly, Meccano, Merino Kids, Minymo and Tiny Minymo (fantastic colour combinations, and your eyes will pop at the pricetags: so affordable!), Mobilo, Old Soles (cool-as Melbourne-made shoes), Piccalilly (organic cotton), Pink Chicken, Play-doh, Purebaby (organic cotton), Toetum and Yunginz. Coming soon are In The Round, Eternal Creation, Plum, Ohme Ohmi and Uttam.

Babies and Kids is run by husband and wife team Heather and Raj Saxena. Raj is no silent partner – he is involved in the buying so there is ‘daddy approval’ rating on all stock. Son Neal also helps out; look out for him on the Babies and Kids homepage.

To welcome you to the Babies and Kids experience, Heather and Raj are giving KidStyleFile readers 10% off storewide, including sale stock, until 31 August 2009. Enter discount code: ‘ksfbabies’ at checkout to redeem. Orders over $50 will also receive free postage until 31 October 2009. Babies and Kids will also gift wrap your order for free! I also highly recommend that you stop by Babies & Kids’ stacked sale section: there are impressive bargains to be found there, and the 10% discount applies to this section too.

My hot picks for boys at Babies and Kids:

A. CoZibug eco-Cozi Pram Blanket ‘Orbit’ – $64.95 less 10% discount = $58.45
B. Bacche Organic Cotton All-over Rhino Print Tee (6mths-6yrs) – $39.95 less 10% discount = $35.95
C. Piccalilly Organic Cotton Camper Van Top (6mths-3yrs) – $32.95 less 10% discount = $29.65
D. Minymo Stripe Jacket (9mths-4yrs) – $57.95 $49.50 less 10% discount = $44.55
E. Tiny Minyo Bunnies Onesie – $15.95 less 10% discount = $14.35
F. Old Soles Street Show, Red – $49.95 less 10% discount = $44.95
G. Minyo Dylan Fleece Jacket (3-4yrs) – $44.95 less 10% discount = $40.45
H. Honeysticks Crayons – $12.50 less 10% discount = $11.25
I. Minyo Dylan Jean (2-4yrs) – $61.95 less 10% discount = $55.75

My hot picks for boys at Babies and Kids:

A. Pink Chicken New York Dress Rebecca Dress in Pink colourway (also available in green colourway – 12mths-6yrs) – $88.95 less 10% discount = $80.05
B. Bacche Organic Cotton Eggplant Elephant Tee (6mths-6yrs) – $34.95 less 10% discount = $31.45
C. Minymo Daisy Print Dress (12mths-2yrs) – $39.95 less 10% discount = $35.95
D. 5 Star, Baby! Babyushka Denim Skirt (4-8yrs) – $49.95 less 10% discount = $44.95
E. Minymo Pink/Lime Tights – $9.95 less 10% discount = $8.95
F. Tiny Minymo Bunnies Bibs – $12.95 each less 10% discount = $11.65 each
G. Itzy Ritzy Reversible Car Seat Cover - $149.95 less 10% discount = $134.95

Babies and Kids charge $7.65 flat fee Express Post delivery Australia wide. Orders over $100 are shipped free. International orders are welcome: delivey charges are $15 to New Zealand, and $20 to the rest of the world. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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If the chilly days and nights of winter are getting you down, I have some news for you which should get your blood pumping:

How about 40% off all winter fashion at Gifts 4 Kidz – www.gifts4kidz.com.au?  I’m quite serious – Sanja at G4K has decided to clear all her winter fashion to make room for the summer gear (due soon), and to that end she’s giving KidStyleFile readers a whopping 40% off all of it!!  We’re talking Minihaha, Bebe, Woof!, Books To Wear, Little Leona, Marquise and more – wowee!  Just enter ‘WINTER’ at checkout to get your mega-discount until 31 August 2009, while stocks last.

There’s a huge amount covered by this sale, so I barely know where to begin, but I’ll start off with the Marquise gift sets because they’re so divine and absolutely perfect for baby showers and new baby gifts – plus, starting at $69.95 $41.97 with the discount, they’re amazingly cheap!

There’s a fab range of sleepwear for babies, boys and girls and even their mums, covered by Books To Wear, Freckles and Posh! Pyjamas.  Everybody loves snuggly new PJs – they’re my ultimate treat to myself – so at these prices you could get the kids some for next winter, plus a pair for the remainder of this one as a special treat.  And while we’re getting special treats, snap yourself up a pair by Posh! Pyjamas – they’re divine. After all, there are a lot of cold nights still to come this year and these PJs are heavily discounted…

Below are some of my winter fashion picks – have a glance for inspiration and then go shopping to find your own favourites, as there’s a huge amount to choose from. Get stocked up for next winter as I don’t think you’ll beat these prices or this range.

1. Woof! Navy Ribbed Beanie With Ear Flaps, $27.95 $16.77
2. Minihaha Dutch Denim Cropped Jacket, $89.95 $53.97
3. Woof! Double Breasted Duffle Coat, $99.00 $59.40
4. Bebe Jr Tatum Skivvy – Red, $44.95 $26.97
5. Woof! Long Sleeve Eagle Tee, $41.95 $25.17
6. Bebe Jr Chelsea Denim Panel Skirt, $54.95 $32.97
7. Bebe Blake Needlecord Pants, $32.95 $19.77
8. Serenella Minifuture Melody – White, $29.95 $17.97

Now just before you go charging off to fill your basket at Gifts 4 Kidz, let me tell you about some new arrivals in-store.  Pictured below you’ll see the Le Toy Van Fire Engine and Firefighters Triple Pack – you can also get the Fire Station set to make this a truly amazing play option.

There’s also the adorable dolls cot with bedding, and the six-in-one convertible dolls pram – a combination guaranteed to make any little girl incandescent with happiness.  And for room decor I absolutely love the Djeco Poem Tree wall sticker; its whimsical, quirky style really attracts me.

Brands stocked at Gifts4Kidz include Automoblox, Britt, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Chippie Bags & Accessories, Christopher Vine Design, Cudworth, Custard Pie, Jacques Farel, Kate Finn, Le Toy Van, Little Beetle, Little Swish, Lovely Chubblies, Tin Lid Designs, Melo Baby, Manhattan Toy Co, Marquise, Milestone Press, Creative Education, Alperstein Designs, Paper Eskimo, Posh!, Missi Missi, Tiger Tribe and Zoe Bonbon.

Gifts4Kidz charge a flat rate delivery of $9.95 Australia wide and provide FREE gift packaging.

Today’s post written by Miki

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More than summertime, more than my birthday, almost more than Christmas, I love stocktake sale time.  It’s so exciting seeing all the big red signs come out in shop windows and wondering which beautiful things I’ve been wanting that I’ll finally be able to afford.

And as you’ll have been noticing, online stores do stocktake sales just as well – and in many cases, better! – than their bricks-and-mortar counterparts.

Take kounia-bella – www.kounia-bella.com.au – for example. Both an online store and a beautiful bricks-and-mortar shop in Oakleigh, Melbourne, K-B are throwing their literal and virtual doors wide open with a spectacular stocktake sale. Just *how* good is this stocktake sale, do I hear you ask?

Well get this: a massively ginormous 35% off store-wide! Yep, sale stock (much of it already at up to 60% off) is included here, so you can walk away with treats from Australia’s most highly coveted boutique children’s brands at prices so tiny you could use the spare change from down the back of the sofa! To claim your 35% store-wide discount, enter ‘0609KSFOFFER35%’ at checkout until midnight 30 June 2009.  Alternatively, Melbournites can visit the gorgeous beautiful shop in Oakleigh.

kounia-bella really do stock the creme de la creme of the kidswear industry. Given that they cover brands like Bebe by Minihaha, Woof!, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Enfant by Collette Dinnigan, Tea Princess and many, many more, this sale is truly remarkable – when else and where else are you going to see these designers’ current season ranges marked down so heavily?

I just have to mention the kounia-bella exclusive cupcake kits by Sweetiepie Cakes too: with the discount they’re down from $42.00 to $27.30! Making professional-quality cupcakes has never been easier!

The sale category, as I mentioned above, has some serious discounts already in place too: up to 60% off summer pieces from those same sought after brands I’ve just listed, and you can use the 35% discount on top of that!  I’ll let you do the maths on that one, but suffice to say you’re paying well below cost price on sale stock here. Baaaaargain!

The prices quoted in red below include the 35% KSF discount and are valid until 30 June 2009.

1. Bebe by Minihaha Luxe Blue Angora Blend Beanie, $25.00 $16.25; and Luxe Blue Angora Blend Romper, $60.00 $39.00
2. Minihaha Black Spot Drop Waist Pinny, $58.00 $37.70
3. Cream Openwork Crochet Tights, $24.00 $15.60
4. Mon Ange Deluxe Merino Red/Grey Stripe Tee, $42.00 $27.30
5. LelliKelly Black Disco Leather Mid Boot, $175.00 $113.75
6. Royal Selangor Baby Elephant Mug, $99.00 $64.35
7. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pure Creatures, $29.00ea $18.85ea
8. Woof! by Minihaha Navy Lambswool Blend Vest, $55.00 $35.75
9. Woof! by Minihaha Black Classic Jeans, $59.00 $38.35
10. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Enfant Beanie – Gravel, $27.00 $17.55; and Bodysuit – Gravel, $44.00 $28.60
11. Mamas & Papas Berry Rag Doll, $59.00 $38.35
12. Mon Ange Pink Classic PJs, $45.00 $29.25

Kounia-Bella stock the following fine baby and kids brands: A-Z Designer Letters, Babylicious, Bear Box Kids, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Junior by Minihaha, Collette Dinnigan Enfant, Crocodile Creek, Ducky Beau Mini, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pure, Emile et Rose, Gelati Art, Havaianas, Kaloo, Little Chipipi, Mama’s and Papa’s, Mini Rhubarb, Noonoo, Ouch, Robeez, Shabby Shaq and Tea Princess.

Kounia-Bella charge from $9.00 standard postage, and $12.00 Express Post. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free* (*conditions apply). See the Kounia-Bella shipping info page for full details. Kounia-Bella also run a fabulous VIP Loyalty Club. For every dollar you spend on non-sale items, you get a 10% credit off your next purchase. Read the full details here. Leave a note in the comments/notes area at checkout if any of your purchases are gifts and take advantage of Kounia-Bella’s free (and stunning!) wrap service.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I can’t believe I had never visited kounia-bella – www.kounia-bella.com.au – until today!  What rock have I been hiding under?  It’s a beautiful, beautiful online store and stocks a range of all that I love best: Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Bebe by Minihaha, Mamas & Papas, Woof! and a whole lot more.  There’s new stock arriving all the time! (In fact, brand new Minihaha, Lelli Kelly, Bebe, and Bebe Jnr just did, right before my eyes!)

Helen and her team, who run the kounia-bella online store, and the stunning bricks-and-mortar store of the same name in Oakleigh, Melbourne, are both selective and creative when choosing what to stock.  The result is wonderful: top quality fashion and footwear, furniture, soft toys and keepsake gifts, for kidlets from some of Australia’s most popular boutique brands, a thoughtful selection of gifts, and bedding your little one will beg to snuggle down in.  I could go on for a very long time!

I love the new Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pure range, which has combined natural fibres, deliciously soft textures and a gently muted palate.  If I was a baby, this is the stuff I’d want to wear.  It all just looks so comfortable, and it’s more than attractive enough to keep the parents happy too!

I am also impressed by the Sweetiepie Cupcake Kits.  I love to bake, but while my efforts tend to be edible, you wouldn’t often know it to see them.  I think I need to get my hands on a Sweetie Pie cupcake kit, as I’m reliably told that it’s almost impossible NOT to end up with professional looking results!  I appreciate the way Sweetie Pie have made kits with boyish themes as well as girly ones; it makes it so much easier to get boys interested in cooking when everything isn’t pink!

(Making your hungry? Here are some pix of the cupcakes in action in the k-b store in Oakligh – yum!)

If you need even more reasons to visit Kounia-Bella, how’s this for a good one: KidStyleFile readers can take a whopping 20% off store-wide until 30 April! Yes, that’s 20% off all new stock and also off all sale stock, some of which is already discounted by 50% or more.  YOWSERS!!  Enter ‘KSF0409′ at checkout.

Don’t forget to take 20% off these prices using the code ‘KSF0409′, valid until 30 April 2009!

1. Bebe Blake Jr Argyle Vest, $49.50
2. Bebe Ice Pink Velvet Pinny With Yoke Pleats, $45.00
3. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Creature – Meeni, Aqua, $29.00
4. Sweetiepie Cupcake Kit – White Roses, $42.00
5. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Hanging Bird – Twilight, $27.00
6. Woof! Night Scene Tee, $35.00
6. Bebe Luxe Striped Angora Blend Romper – Blue, $60.00
7. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Long T-Shirt & Legging Set, $59.00
8. Mamas & Papas Knit Soft Toy – Puppy, $45.00
9. Sweetiepie Cupcake Kit – Jungle Rumble, $42.00
10. Minihaha Tahlia Dress – Silver, $100.00
11. Bebe Jr Audrey Patch Pants, $41.00

kounia-bella stcok the following fine baby and kids brands: A-Z Designer Letters, Babylicious, Bear Box Kids, Bebe by Minihaha, Bebe Junior by Minihaha, Collette Dinnigan Enfant, Crocodile Creek, Ducky Beau Mini, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pure, Emile et Rose, Gelati Art, Havaianas, Kaloo, Little Chipipi, Mama’s and Papa’s, Mini Rhubarb, Noonoo, Ouch, Robeez, Shabby Shaq and Tea Princess.

Kounia-Bella charge from $9.00 standard postage, and $12.00 Express Post. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free* (*conditions apply). See the Kounia-Bella shipping info page for full details. Kounia-Bella also run a fabulous VIP Loyalty Club. For every dollar you spend on non-sale items, you get a 10% credit off your next purchase. Read the full details here. Leave a note in the comments/notes area at checkout if any of your purchases are gifts and take advantage of Kounia-Bella’s free (and stunning!) wrap service.

Today’s post written by Kat

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Snuggling into a lush, cosy knit is one of the simple joys of Winter. Ok, so the weather report tonight saw all capital cities hitting the mid-20’s, but it’s definitely the time of year to snap up a cardi or two, rub the soft, soft fabric against your cheek (surely we all do this?!) and store it carefully til the mercury drops.

1). Handmade is no longer the domain of the daggy; no siree, it is in fact now the epitome of hip. If your Nanna can’t knit, find another who can – Etsy is choc full of other people’s handmade goodness, and many sellers will take personalised orders. It’s a fast ticket to instant playground cred!

GrannysKnits is a hit with celebs, with these funky Letter Sweaters (US$50) in high demand. HandKnitHugs have gorgeous, simple knits like this Stripe button through cardi (US$36), while I was enchanted by the gorgeous blue of EveldasNeverland soft kimono cardi (US$32). Too cute!

2). Minihaha got a mention last week in our Coats special, but this week again I’m going to point you in the direction of kounia-bella for beautiful knits for boys and girls. Is there anything cuter than a preppy Argyle Vest ($49.50, Bebe Jnr by Minihaha) on a little man? And possibly the prettiest cardi of the season, the Trixie Lollipop cardigan by Minihaha ($74) is a soft angora blend and perfect for princesses in pink.

3). ShopHouse have all Oobi’s must-have knits, including the ever so cute Cable Knit Cardi ($64.95; grey, white or red) and the playfully vintage Nanna’s Strawberry Knit Cardi ($44.95). Love the strawberry buttons! If you haven’t had an Oobi knit with their adorable little bear ears on the hood, I strongly suggest it. Everyone you meet will stop and admire your cute-as-a-button child.

4). Purebaby has always featured strongly in my daughter’s wardrobe, and even though she’s nearly outgrown the size 2’s *sob* I’m determined to squeeze every last organic drop out of the pieces we have. Yes, that has meant knitted pinnys in summer, but with bare legs and sandals, it looks rather cute. (And also like I haven’t washed any of her sundresses…)

This season, the Knitted Vest ($54.95) is on my (wish)list, while the single button Knitted Cardigan ($54.95) is a super cool new spin on an old classic. Little boys can rug up in their own Knitted Vest with a cool front pocket ($44.95) or slip on a funky Knitted Jumper ($49.95). Yes, it has a pig on it. They’ll love it.

5). Let’s face it, Europeans do winter to a T. If a bit of Euro-style is what your child’s wardrobe wants, head to Charlipop Kids for a great range of brands including 3 Pommes, Alphabet, Krickets and Oilily.

For just $34.45, this glam grey cardi by Krickets is so girly and chic, while  I’ve just gone and had a bit of a coo over the cute deisgns by Alphabet, including the Les Petite Parisiennes Black Knit cardi ($39). Little boys won’t mind that you put them in a beige cardi when the see the cute teddy bear patch (Alphabet, $29) and they can even rock the uber-chic Apres look with this funky Krickets Baffin Isle Hooded Knit ($35). Even Nanna would approve of this one.

6). Little indulgence for girly girls now – Tea Princess, readily available at La Toriana, is quickly gaining a huge following, and it’s easily to see why. Whimsical, vintage styles are made thoroughly modern, and completely adorable, in a beautiful range of knits, frocks and accessories. A little crochet cardigan for newborns is such a classic piece you’ll want to keep forever ($35.96 on sale); while the Pink Vintage Cardi ($54.95, available April) is so wonderfully girly and just right for tea parties.

7). Emperor’s Laundry is a range I came across at a trade show last year. The designs are simple, unique and have a real old-world charm about them. The Bamboo Cotton Knits ($45) come in pink, red, or green and are so lush and soft (oh, and they look pretty darn cool too!) They also do gorgeous knit dresses and charming hair accessories; and though none of these come with an addiction warning, consider this a stern hint…

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