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Written by Miki

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It’s excitement central at About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au – today, as the hotly anticipated Winter 2012 Minti collection is launched! The on-trend Kiwi brand is always one to watch, and this winter’s collection might just be the best yet.  I’ve been browsing through the collection at About A Boy and ear-marking several pieces I *need* to get for my two boys – I bet you feel the same if you have little men to dress!

First of all, The Anorak , pictured below, is a vibrant and fun take on the obligatory winter jacket. I love the colour (described by my husband who glanced over my shoulder just now as ‘duckling yellow’), and the lightweight fabric is exactly what’s needed for winter in most Australian centres. And while we’re talking about vibrant colours, how about the Crew Sweater with its gorgeous aqua block colour and the signature Minti ‘dripping M’ design?  Love it, just as I love all the trackie bottoms with circle knees.  But I think my number one favourite piece in this winter’s collection is College Cardi with the quirky Minti smiley face and contrast ribbing and pockets.  It looks cool, comfy and fun, and that’s exactly what I’m after with clothing for my sons.

For anyone with a baby to buy for, whether their own or a friend or family member’s new arrival, be sure to look through the baby pieces in Minti’s new releases. Their sweet ‘I Am New’ slogan is splashed across bibs, wraps, cute little hoodies and more, and the funky Peace Owl can be seen on a number of other pieces. As well as that, the striped basic items such as jumpsuits are exactly what every baby loves to wear.  Come to that, I’d wear them too if they came in my size!

KidStyleFile readers can take 10% off new season Minti when they pre-order for a mid-February 2012 delivery.  The code to use is KSF-Minti and you have until 15 February 2012 to take advantage of the discount. This is an excellent incentive to add some winter Minti into your boys’ wardrobes ready for the cooler weather to come.  Plus be sure to check out the rest of About A Boy’s super sale, with 30%-50% off all clothing, including girls’ gear! 

The prices below are valid using the code KSF-Minti valid until 15 February 2012.

a. The Anorak ‘Yellow With M Print’, $69.95 pre-order 10% off $62.95
b. Long Sleeve Top ‘Burglar Fat Tiger’ Red/Grey Stripe, 44.95 pre-order 10% off $40.45
c. Circle Knee Trackies – Grey Marle With Popsicle, $54.95 pre-order 10% off $49.45
d. Long Sleeve Tee ‘Pixel Ghost’, $39.95 pre-order 10% off $35.95
e. Crew Sweater ‘Dripping M’, $49.95 pre-order 10% off $44.95
f. Long Sleeve Tee ‘Sneaky Panda’, $39.95 pre-order 10% off $35.95
g. Baby Warm Jumpsuit ‘Minti print’ – Navy/White Stripe, $59.95 pre-order 10% off $53.95
h. Baby Mitten Hood ‘Happy Face’ in Apple, $49.95 pre-order 10% off $44.95; Baby Crawler Trackies – Grey Marle/Apple Knees, $49.95 pre-order 10% off $44.95
i. College Cardi Happy Face – Charcoal Contrast, $64.95 pre-order 10% off $58.45
j. Crew Sweater – Multi Panel, $54.95 pre-order 10% off $49.45; Circle Knee Trackies – Charcoal With Grey Marle, $54.95 pre-order 10% off $49.45
k. Crew Sweater – Space Invader, $49.95 pre-order 10% off $44.95

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including: Aladine, Alex&Ant, Artiwood, BEAUtique, Bnds, Books To Wear, Boon, Cried Wolf, Cut It Out Kids, Cute Tooshies, Dollcake, Dripstick, Electric Boy, Fate, Fiesta, Goki, Janod, Kahmuh, Kid Basix, Kiniki, Knucklehead, La La Luxe, Little Horn, Love Henry, Little Punch, Mini Treasure Kids, Mini Vanilla, Minti, Munster, Oishi-M, Olive’s Friend Pop, On The Grow, Oopsie, Polka, Sass, Sooki Baby, Sosooki, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tutu Du Monde, Underneath The Apple Tree and Urban Elk.

About A Boy ship Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00.  Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Written by Domenica

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Ten Little Indians – www.tenlittleindians.com.au, is filled with chic and stylish clothes, fab gift ideas and party needs – it is truly an online shopping haven for serious shopping mammas who are time poor, geographically challenged or just like to shop in the comfort of their own home at a time that suits them (like me)!

Ten Little Indians is stocked with labels that have serious fashion cred so it is difficult to choose my faves, but I do heart Munster, and Ten Little Indians does not disappoint with their offerings from this cool Aussie label. Normally when shopping I find a top then look for a bottom to suit, but these fun Munster Blurred Shorts are just so awesome that I found myself looking for a tee to match them and the Munster Munster Tee works perfectly – ummm, who says boys clothes aren’t cool? For girls I love the Missie Munster Sungazing Dress, I like the fact that it has little sleeves too, as it will work through Autumn as well. Another fun Aussie label I am loving is Littlehorn; their bright colours really bring out the fun of summer. I have my eye keenly narrowed on the Littlehorn Pass the Parcel Dress, the blue and white stripes are so sweet and again I think it will work well through the coming months, even paired with simple white leggings on cooler days.

Right now Ten Little Indians is offering lovely KidStyleFile readers a special offer: FREE next day delivery. To access free postage enter code KSFpost at checkout before midnight 12 January 2012, and remember to finalise your order before 12pm for next day delivery. There is no minimum spend, so I advise that you check out the Ten Little Indians sale category where you can access savings of up to 62% off the RRP. Plus, Ten Little Indians will wrap a maximum of any two items in your order FREE for you – woot!

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1. Munster Mini Wild Thing T – Was $34.95 Sale $21.00
2. Cried Wolf Grey Baby Hoon Singlet – Was $32.95 Sale $19.80
3. Littlehorn Baby Key Onesie – Was $39.95 Sale $15.00
4. Coco & Ginger Pink Daisy Dress – Was $54.95 Sale $33.00
5. Baby Blue Gene Onesie – Was $52.95 Sale $31.80
6. Alex & Charli White Necklace Onesie – Was $32.95 Sale $15.00; Bebe Betty Pink Shorts – Were $30.90 Sale $18.60
7. Alex & Charli Heart Tee -  $29.95
8. Munster Backpack – Koasted – $54.95
9. Munster Paint Bomb Tee – $39.95
10. Littlehorn Kate Dress – $54.95
11. Minti Puffie Dress Hot Pink – $45.95
12. Munster Checkered Past Short – $54.95

Ten Little Indians stock items from brands: 2 Little Boys, Albetta, Alex & Charli, Alex Toys, Ali Bird, Alimrose Design, Bebe by Minihaha, Big by Fiona, Bluebird and Honey, Bobbleart, Books to Wear, BoyleIndustries, by OMA, Charli & Ant; Cheeky Monkey, Chook Leaf, Coco & Ginger, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Cried Wolf, Dumpling Dynasty, Emotion & Kids, Emperor’s Laundry, Fish Lily, Flash Harry Studios, GaiaOrganic Cotton, Gimmo, Heavenly Creatures, Itch Design, Knox & Floyd, Lakeland Mini, Lark, LilSpunk, Little Chipipi Moveables, Little Leona, Little Swish, Littlehorn, Lotus Linens, me2me2, Meet Me at Mikes, Melissa & Doug, Miatom, Mill&Mia, minti, Miny Mo, Monstar Kids, Monster Couture, Moppit, Mudpuppy, Munster, My Child Magazine, My Picture Story Book, No3No4, Noonoo, Oobi Baby, Peggy, Penny Scallan, Pidgeonhole, Purebaby, Raff + Lulu, Rhubarb, Robert Gordon Australia, RosieFlo, Ruby Luxe, Rush, Serena & Lily, Sew Your Own, Shanghai Ruby, Sophie the Giraffe, SparkleT, Tayla-Lu Swimwear, TenLittleIndians, The Little Experience, The Source, Tiddles&Chich, Tiger Tribe, Tin Lid Designs, TkxiSurf, and tomtom designs.

Ten Little Indians ships daily using Australia e-parcel express for flat rate shipping, usually at a cost of $7.50 Australia-wide. Deliveries over $150 are shipped free of charge across Australia. To access next day shipping orders must be placed and completed before 12pm. Flat rate international shipping charges available. Click here for further details.

Written by Domenica

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Zlata over at Buckets & Spades – bucketsandspades.com.au - has *exceptional* taste; I could literally spend hours admiring her exquisite collection of designer fashion and shoes. With summer finally here, and parties abound at this time of year,  you can rest assured that Buckets & Spades will cover all your children’s fashion and footwear needs.

With more than a few parties on our horizon I have been busy earmarking some all important party outfits. Top of my list is the e3M Dress Combo-Girl in white (as shown at #1 below). The floaty ruffles are so pretty, and white is a classic colour that never dates. My top pick for boys would be this wide-striped polo shirt by Fred Bare, paired with these go-with-anything Fred Bare jean shorts. If shoes are on your shopping list then check out the fabulous selection of footwear on offer at Bucket & Spades. You can rest assured that the footwear brands stocked are synonymous with being kind to developing little feet. Plus, as an added bonus, many have just been drastically discounted!

Zlata has decided to slash prices across summer fashion and footwear at Buckets & Spades by up to 50% off! Big name designer brands that have been marked down include: Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Bimbi, DKNY, Diesel, eeni meeni miini moh, e3M, Fred Bare, Garvalin, Minti, Missie Munster, Munster Kids, One Red Fly, Oobi, Paper Wings, RBelle by Scotch and Soda, Shrunk by Scotch and Soda, Two Belles and Tommy Rocket. Now is a fabulous time to re-stock summer wardrobes, or even think ahead to next year while the savings are yours for the taking! The sale is strictly while stocks last and prices have already been marked down for you;  please note though that free postage will not apply to sale items.

1. e3M Dress Combo-Girl White Was $119.00 Now $65.00
2. Fred Bare Embroidered Silk Chiffon Dress Was $129.00 Now $69.00
3. Two Belles Piper Dress Was $69.95 Now $39.00
4. Scotch RBelle Navy & White Stars Dress Was $129.95 Now $79.00
5. Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Girl’s Cazoleta Sandals Were $129.00 Now $79.00
6. Garvalin Girl’s Baby Sandals Were $110.00 Now $69.00
7. Short Sleeve DKNY Pink Tee Was $55.00 Now $39.00
8. Yuk & Net Blue & White Shoes Were $119.00 Now $89.00
9. Minti Kids’ Cotton Tee Print Spinning Record Was $39.95 Now $29.00
10. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh T-Shirt Herringbone-Boy Was $56.00 Now $39.00
11. DKNY NY City T-Shirt MC Was $59.95 Now $39.00
12. Garvalin Boy’s Dragon Sandals Were $129.00 Now $79.00
13. Munster Kids Flash Shorts Were $60.50 Now $39.00

Buckets & Spades stocks lots of designer baby and kids’ brands including Eeni Meeni Miini Moh,Purebaby, e3M, Diesel, Shrunk by Scotch and Soda, Big by Fiona Scanlan, FIONA by Fiona Scanlan, Trelise Cooper Kids, Guess, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Minti, Oobi, Mine by Kayla, Hula Girl, Lelli Kelly, Agatha Ruiz De La Prada, Garvalin, Bimbi, Petit Bateau, Alex and Charli, Tip Toey Joey and Kaloo. You’ll also find up to 50% off many of these fine labels in their well stocked sale section. Shop online or visit the Buckets & Spades bricks-and-mortar stores in Brighton and Port Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.

Buckets & Spades send via Express Post only, Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500gms, $8.95, up to 3kg, $12.95. International orders are warmly welcomed – see shipping for full details. FREE shipping offered within Australia for full priced orders over $200.00.

 Written by Miki

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Ding ding ding! Clear the way, I’m coming through. It’s post-Christmas sales time, and I’m making a beeline for Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au – where I’ve heard there are some massive discounts on a few of my favourite brands.

Hayley at Little Pinwheel has slashed prices on all Sudo, Three Little Trees, Chalk N Cheese and Ada Ada – these top brands are now marked down to 50% off *everything*.  As well as that, Cried Wolf and Rittenhouse summer stock have been marked down by 30%, and all Minti, Missie Munster, Mini and Maximus, Olive’s Friend Pop, Paper Wings and some Heavenly Creatures stock is marked down by 25% – woot!  No code is needed because the prices are marked on the website, but do be aware that these products are going to sell like hotcakes.  Don’t miss out!

Check out some of the astounding bargains on offer. The beautiful Ada Ada Arnite Skirt is half price, going from $64 down to only $32. The awesomely bright Cried Wolf Specoli Tee has gone from $40 down to $28 (I really love those colours), while unisex hip-yet-comfy Ada Ada Guano 3/4 Pants have been slashed to just $19 from $38. I challenge your heart not to melt at this Little Wings Heart Skirt Suit, now $31.20 down from $52, while the Minti ‘I Am Awesome’ sleeveless hoodie is now $41.20, from 54.95.

See the full Sale Category with savings of up to 73% (it’s enormous – I’ll send in a search party if you’re not back in 24 hours), and have fun!

1. Cried Wolf Specoli Tee, was $40.00 now $28.00
2. Minti Happy Face Layer Dress, was $44.95 now $26.95
3. Three Little Trees Navajo Singlet Tops, was $49.95 now $25.00
4. Rittenhouse Spotty Tee, was $55.00 now $38.50
5. Minti Jersey Short, was $49.95 now $29.95
6. Chalk N Cheese Grandpa Tee, was $44.00 now $22.00
7. Sudo Poetry Floral Skirt, was $55.00 now $27.50
8. Three Little Trees Drip Boardshort, was $54.29 now $27.50
9. Missie Munster Paint Me Bikini, was $50.00 now $30.00
10. Ada Ada Stripe Cotton Dress, was $74.95 now $20.00
11. Ada Ada Guano 3/4 Pants, were $38.00 now $19.00
12. Sudo Beachball Dress, was $65.00 now $32.50

At Little Pinwheel, you can find premium kids fashion, toys and accessories for babies, boys and girls from designers such as Polka, Minti, Nature Baby, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Paper Wings, Itch Design, Lark Design, Sevi Toys, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Couture, Nellystella, Rittenhouse Kids, Acorn, Ada Ada, Craft Schmaft, Cried Wolf, Kutie Protocol, Mini & Maximus, Missie Munster, Munster Kids, Native Shoes, Olive’s Friend Pop, Piroutte, Saltwater and Stella Cove. At Lady Pinwheel, you can find brands including Tluxe, Saltwater and Native Shoes.

Little Pinwheel charge $7.50 flat-rate Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome. Please see the Little Pinwheel Delivery page for full information on postage and delivery.

Written by Anna

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Thanks to the intuitive eye of proprietor (and fashionista extraordinaire)  Julie Lemmon, Cradle Rock – www.cradlerock.com.au -  has one of the most impressive collections of fine fashion for children you could ever lay your eyes on. With toys and accessories as well, you can not only ‘shop while the stars are out’ at this boutique, but shop like a star too!

Cradle Rock is throwing open it’s doors with a brilliant sale, with up to 40% off brands like Oobi, Rock Your Baby, Munster, Sudo, Rittenhouse, Minti, Little Horn, Cried Wolf and more. No code is needed; prices are as marked. In addition, your order will arrive beautifully gift wrapped free of charge, and if you spend $150+ your order will be shipped to you FREE within Australia.

I must admit I am jealous for those of you who can get to Cradle Rock’s  bricks-and-mortar store at 40 Stokes Street, Port Melbourne. Because you can visit Julie in her funky retail space and enjoy the Last One Left Cradle Rock Sale. **There are special $15 tubs where you can get up to 75% off the original price – wowee!** This is an in store sale only and not available online. To shop those tubs, head in to Cradle Rock between:

• 9am-4pm on Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th December
• and 9-2pm on the 31st December

Stay up with the latest happenings at Cradle Rock and to be added to their monthly $100.00 giveaway draw, sign up to the Cradle Rock newsletter by entering your details in the box at mid left of the Cradle Rock homepage.

1. Oobi Mia Layered Skirt – Sky Was $39.95 Now $29.95
2. Sudo Girls Butterfly Dress Was $74.95 Now $59.95
   
3. Minti Boys Cloud Face Burglar Tee – Green Stripe Was $44.95 Now $34.95
4. Munster Smudge Boardie $59.95
5. Oobi Party Dress – Apple Pop Was $49.95 Now $39.95
   
6. Bloch Betina Toddler Ballet Shoe – Red/White Was $79.95 Now $59.95
7. Little Horn Boys Dancing Dinos Tee Was $44.95 Now $34.95
8. Coco & Ginger Coco Cutwork Kaftan – Pink Was $74.95 Now $54.95
9. Minti Girls Lone Wolf Tee – Ballet/Hot Pink Was $44.95 Now $29.95
10. Sudo Girls Fabulous 50 Dress Was $84.95 Now $59.95
11. Munster T4T Crosseyed Boys Tee Was $39.95 Now $29.95
12. Rock Your Baby Boys Western Shirt Was $39.95 Now $29.95  
13. Rittenhouse Kids Dotty Boxy Tee – White Big Dot Was $59.95 Now $39.95

Cradle Rock stock from a rather extraordinary array of brands that include: Alex Toys, Automoblox, Baby Bloch & Bloch, Bholu, Blik Wall Graphics, Blink Designs, Boo Foo Woo, Boon, Brio Toys, Built NY, Cheeky Little Soles, Cocoon Couture, Crib Rock Couture, Cried Wolf, Crocodile Creek Cuddle Fish, David Fussenegger, Djeco, Dumpling Dynasty, Dwell Studios, eeBoo Toys, Egglings, Escapulario, Fish Lilly, Flash Harry, French Bull, Gaia Organic Cotton, Haba Toys, Infancy, Infantino, Itch Design, Jetti Spaghetti, Keiki Designs, Kenana Knitters, Kideko, Lark, Latitude Enfant, Little Alouette, Little Experience, Little Horn, Little Kitchen, Luna Gallery, Mae Fabric Wall Stickers, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug Toys, (minimink), Mine Jeans by Kayla, Minti, Monkey Do, Monster Couture, Mudpuppy, Munster, Neat Oh by Zip Bin, Nest Nursery, Oobi Baby, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Playmobil, Pooki & Co, Purebaby, Quercetti Toys, Radio Flyer, Rittenhouse, RockYour Baby, Rosie Flo, Seedling, Sew Your Own, Silikids, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Sparkle T, Sparrow Kids,  Sukie, The Cheekeyes, The Little Experience, The Toy Workshop,  Tiger Tribe, Tiny Mammoth, Twiseted Twee, Wee Gallery, Wry Baby and Zen Baby.

Cradle Rock will ship anywhere in the world!  Australian domestic orders shipped via Australia Post with eParcel starting from $6.95. For international rates and full delivery information, please click here.

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As part of our Christmas coverage this year we are sharing with you our own personal picks for our kids. Today we’re featuring Anna’s picks. You can also check out Dom’s picks, with more team picks to come in the following weeks. Enjoy! – Ange
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From Left to Right – Hudson (6)  & Wesley (7) , Anna, and Harriet (2)

1. MailegMouse baby girl in box – from Nordichouse Living I spied these little treasures at KidsInStyle in Melbourne earlier this year and tucked them away as a present idea for our little girl.

2. Minti Happy Face Layer Dress $44.95 – from Little Pinwheel Satisfying the pink requirement, this is a super cute little dress for summer.

3. Hip Kids Pink Balance Bike $89.00 – from Hip Kids The time has come to get our little lady on two wheels. Because she tells all and sundry that ‘pink’s my favourite’ I can’t wait to see her on her very own pink bike!

4. KeepCup Piccolo Pink $10.00 – from Baby Be Natural For Babycino’s with mummy.

5. Fred Ninja Bread Men $14.95 – from Lime Tree Kids My boys love to bake and these will make for some seriously cool biscuits for their lunch boxes.

6. ‘The Sneaky Book for Boys’ $11.34 – from The Book Depository For Master 7 nearly 8, who will totally dig it -  How to Perform Sneaky Magic Tricks, Escape a Grasp, Craft a Compass, Walk Through a Postcard, Survive in the Wilderness, and Learn about Sneaky Animals and Insects, Sneaky Escapes, and Sneaky Human Feats.

7. Fred Munchstaches Cookie Cutter $13.95 – from Lime Tree Kids Because I couldn’t choose between these and the Ninja’s I figured we might just have both. We might even sneak a few munchstaches into Daddy’s lunch box for work!

8. ‘Let’s Make Some Great Art’ $21.37 – from The Book Depository Though he may still need some help, Master 6 is our budding artist, so it will be lovely to teach him about art as he makes his own – he can complete the Mona Lisa’s smile, and design his own Jackson Pollock.

9. Munster Wheelside Tee $40.00 – from Little Pinwheel A cool tee for Master 7 who loves his skateboard.

10. Scrunch Bucket $17.95 – from Urban Baby Digging, building and water play never grows old and these buckets will be a great addition to our house this summer. Great to scrunch up and throw in the beach bag or car. Plus in winter we may even bring them inside as another storage option.

11. Anchor Ski WetSuit – Junior $99.00 – from Anchor Wetsuits Our water babies spend all summer in the water, but in Tasmania it’s freezing! This year we’re helping our skinny sons enjoy the water even more with a wetsuit each.

12. Minti Tiger Crown Tee $39.95 – from Little Pinwheel Another cool tee, this time for Master 6 who truly thinks he is king of the castle.

 13. Green Hat Workshop 200 PLANKS $119.95 – from Green Hat Workshop I got up close and personal with these fabulous planks at KidsInStyle in Melbourne earlier this year, and I know my children (plus all our visitors) will get a great kick of creating with these innovative building blocks.

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