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Today’s post written by Angela

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Twice a year one of my very fave baby and kids stores Tiny People – www.tinypeople.com.au – goes bananas and clears seasonal fashion at 50% off. One of those times is *now* peeps!

Brands including Chalk n Cheese, Munster, Cried Wolf, Paper Wings, Trelise Cooper Kids, Minti, Gaia Organic Cotton, Nanoou, Polka, Deus and Birkenstock have all had their prices slashed by 50%, bringing these coveted boutique pieces down to chain-store cheap! Shop now or miss out: this gig lasts only as long as stock does.

While you are over at Tiny People be sure to have a good browse around the site, it’s most relaxing and easy to use, and the eye-candy is incredible! Danielle and her team work overtime searching out the most beautiful and brilliant finds, and the brands and aesthetic of Tiny People are truly inspiring.

Investing in quality purchases from this fine store will hold you in good stead for many years (and even generations) to come. Tiny People also have two stunning bricks and mortar stores, so if you’re in, or passing through, Bryron Bay NSW, or Kirra Beach QLD, you can pop in and witness the splendour in-store.

Before you shop til you drop I recommend signing up to the Tiny People newsletter. You’ll then be kept in the loop for upcoming events – and they are always spectacular! – and the online magazine they release periodically is a mini masterpiece.

Tiny People stock the following designer and boutique brands:

Babu, Baby Bloch, Banjo, Binth, Birkenstock, Black Rabbit, Bloom, Brio, Celebrity Baby, Chalk & Cheese, Cheekeyes, Clare Nicolson, Cried Wolf, Dante Beatrix, Deglingos, Deus, Dwellstudio, Frazier & Wing, Gaia, Gold, Gregoire Ganter, Gypsy and Twink, i Golfini, il Tutto, Inke, Jane Reiseger, Jolie & Jane, Kathe Kruse, Kideko, Kristen Loffer Theiss, Like A Bike, Little Scruff, Littlehorn, Lucca P, Luna Lullaby, Luna Ninos, Maiike, Max & Rose, Megan Park, Mi House, Mine by Kayla, Mini Rodini, Minti, Miss Haidee, Mobilet, Morgan & Milo, Munster, Nanoou, No Kidding, Oeuf, Paper Wings, Petite Collage, Plan Toys, Playsam, Poko Pano, Polka, Putumayo, Schaaf, Sevi, Sigikid, Silver Cross, Sirch, Stephanie Dosreis, Tamar Mogendorff, Thom Thom, Trelise Cooper, Trousellier, Vilac, Vulli, and Wovenplay.

Tiny People ship all orders over $150 (excluding large and oversized orders) free of charge. Contact Tiny People for details on regular postage charges to your state.

Today’s post written by Kat

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I have to admit something: I am not a fan of theme-dressing. Sparkly christmas earrings give me hives; licenced kidswear causes nausea.

So, thinking about ‘Easter Fashion’ I nearly choked on my Creme egg (theme-chocolates I can handle).

Thankfully, I’ve realised you can be cheerfully festive and dressed to impress, without the need for fluffy bunny ears…(though if you can’t resist, try the hip version: Rock Your Baby’s Rabbit knit hat, available at Baby’s Got Style for $29.95. Adorable!)

Nanny Pickle’s Bad Bunny Collection is so cute and cheeky it wins my vote for rabbit-themed clobber. Clobber, though, is a bit harsh, because this collection is made from supersoft bamboo and organic fabrics that are just luscious to touch, and come complete with important life lessons such as “Eat your Crusts” and “Don’t Run With Scissors”. Hehe! You can find the Bad Bunny at La Toriana from $19.95.

Cradlerock have a handy Easter section which includes these funky rabbit tees and hoody by Tiny Mammoth (designed by Beci Orphin of Princess Tina fame). How cool is this unique take on a gorgeous vintage print?!

Quinn Macool’s take on bunny prints is, erm, cool! From the cute retro “I Believe” (aaw!) to the “How To Draw A Bunny” tee, perfect for little artistes, you can personalise everything to your taste and nab a nifty new tee for only $22!

But if the only bunnies you want to see this Easter are of the chocolate variety, you could instead have fun putting together a gorgeous new outfit to celebrate:

Baby: Keep little ones warm and snug with a funky romper from Onesies – you’d be hard pressed to go past the simple and chic prints from Danish label Nanoou ($42, 0-12 months), teamed with this versatile, soft velour hat by Gertie & Me ($9.95) and gorgeous matching booties ($9.95; both available at The Hip Infant) for maximum aw-factor. You could also add a sweet little cardi like this one from Purebaby ($32.47 on sale from Just Ripe) for extra warmth and cuteness!

Little Boys: If Nanna’s going to be at Easter lunch, it might be wise to leave your rock’n'roll tees at home, and go for a timeless piece like this Wonderboy Stripe tee ($39.95, 6m-7Y, from Itty Bitty Yuppy). Work it with some classic denim (Munster Stovey 2 Jeans, $80, sizes 2-10; from Tiny People) and retro cool trainers – Adidas Country Stripe, $59.95, sizes US4-10; from Kido Store). If it’s cool, skip the hoody and go for a smart jacket like the Steve Mac coat from Freshbaked (on sale for $29.95 at BabysGotStyle). Watch out, ladies!

Little Girls: We all know how spoilt for choice little girls are now days when it comes to fashion – it’s hard to narrow down a party frock but this week my pick is Polka’s Black Birdy Frou Dress ($99, sizes 3-7; from BabysGotStyle). Accessorise with a slouchy knitted hat (Toshi, $18.95) and ribbed tights for a nice play on texture (Marquise knit tights, $9.95, both also from BabysGotStyle) - or try printed legwarmers scrunched at the ankle if you’re really cool (Huggalugs, $14.50 on sale from My Baby Rocks). Shoes? Yunginz Classeez ($59.95) are pretty enough for every occassion!

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery details. Always check the KSF All Current Deals page to see if you are eligible for any discount.

Today’s post written by Miki

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The new winter stock has arrived at Onesies – www.onesies.com.au – and it’s too cute for words!

Alice at Onesies has selected the most adorable one piece baby outfits from brands such as Purebaby, Bebe by Minihaha, Gaia and Nanoou, to name but a few of the brands stocked, and for anyone with a baby under 12 months (or expecting one!) you’ve just gotta check ‘em out.

And what gives this feast of baby goodies a sense of urgency is this: KSF readers can take 20% off store-wide at Onesies – yes, including the brand new winter stock AND sale items – for one week only, starting right now and finishing on the 17th of March 2009.

Enter the code ‘KSF’ at checkout to get the discount, and be quick about it!

If you already have a child then you’ll know all about how wonderful one piece suits are for babies, but if you are expecting your first little one then take it from me: your new bundle will not want to wear anything but one piece suits (onesies) for at least the first three months, and then will wear them for a good portion of the time for the remainder of his or her first year.

The thing about onesies is that they’re comfortable for babies – no constricting waistbands or harsh fabrics – and easy for parents, as they all offer prompt access to the nappy and are easy to put on and remove. Everyone’s happy!

With my second baby on the way, I’ve learned my lesson from the first time around. Little pairs of jeans and hoodies are all very cute and everything, but tiny newborn babies just aren’t suited to wearing that kind of gear. It’s onesies all the way for my bub when he or she arrives, which is not exactly a hardship when you look at the images below to see how adorable the ones Alice stocks at Onesies are!

Now just before I sign off for today, let me tell you about this fab competition Alice is holding: Onesies newsletter subscribers are all in the draw to win 3 x $100 Onesies wardrobes! All you have to do is make sure you’re a Onesies subscriber, so if you aren’t already then follow the links on the Onesies homepage to join up. The competition ends on the 31st of March 2009.

Don’t forget that you can take 20% off all these prices by using the code ‘KSF’ at checkout, but only until midnight on March 17 2009!

1. Purebaby Quilted Sleeper, $58.00
2. nanoou Orange Big Circle Growsuit, $42.00
3. Purebaby Bluebell Stripe Growsuit, $32.00
4. Earlybirds Blue Isolette Suit, $24.00
5. Bebe by Minihaha Pink Panda PJs, $32.00
6. nanoou Yellow Star Growsuit, $45.00
7. Gaia Cream Pointelle Bodysuit, $29.00
8. Hamb ‘Snippy’ Onesie, $35.00
9. Bebe by Minihaha Blue Stripe Winter Onesie, $35.00
10. Purebaby Tree Growsuit, $39.00

Onesies stock one piece baby suits from a wonderful range of designers: Bebe by Minihaha, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Earlybirds, Fig Organic, Gaia Organic, Heavenly Creatures, Infancy, mill&mia, Nanoou, Ouch, Pure Baby Organic, Quilt Baby USA, and Rock Your Baby.

Onesies charge $6.50 flat postage Australia-wide. Orders over $150.00 are posted free within Australia. International orders are welcome. See the Onesies Delivery page for full details.

Oh my goodness, I have just seen the cutest thing!! Really, you must head on over and check out Onesies – www.onesies.com.au – regardless of your child’s age.Onesies do what you think they might: sell onesies. Only onesies; the most adorable, stylish and high-quality onesies on the web. Clever, huh?

On their delightful website, Onesies stock simply the most impressive and substantial selection of the onesies, or baby bodysuits, I have ever seen. It is Onesie Heaven! If you’re a mum-t0-be, or the friend or family of such a mum, Onesies is the ideal place to stock up for your impending new addition.

Onesies constitute a wardrobe staple for little babies: they are super-comfy, and the snaps are ultra practical for holding nappies in place, and for easy fuss-free changes. The incredible choices that Onesies afford us, make it easy to inject style and personality into this essential attire.

Choose from onesies both local, and imported, in short and long-sleeved varieties from Bebe by Minihaha, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Earlybirds, Fig Organic, Gaia Organic, Heavenly Creatures, Infancy, mill&mia, Nanoou, Ouch, Pure Baby Organic, Quilt Baby USA, and Rock Your Baby.

I had so much fun making the picks today, such sweet memories of my own kids when they were little sprouts, and a wealth of ideas for gifts for the next batch of gorgeous bubs coming soon to my neck of the woods.

I just adore Danish brand Nanoou; the fabrics and prints suggest a magical Scandinavian fairyland to me. I can just imagine a little baby girl in the Bebe by Minihaha onesie cool on a hot summer’s day, and a little boy hanging out and scooting about in a fabulous Infancy animal onesie (Infancy is one of my gifting favourites, by the way, I love the cotton elastane composition that gives a fine fit).

Onesies are so well connected and respected that delicious Melbourne label Heavenly Creatures has designed two gorgeous appliqued pieces – ‘Nina Ballerina’ and ‘Gordon Giraffee’ – especially for Onesies. Your little one will look really special in one of these!

Onesies also stock a lovely range of organic cotton and bamboo produce options for babies with sensitive skin and an ecological conscience. One of my fave organic brands is Fig Organic from the US. The fabric is soooo soft, and Fig have a great design aesthetic; I really dig their prints and quirky sewn-in message tags.

I also want to make a special mention of Onesies’  prem baby section, which offers a great range of onesie options for premmie and small babies. As a mum of two sub-2kg babes myself (now strapping 4 year olds!), I can tell you that it’s lovely to have clothes that fit your little baby/babies. You will be well sorted here.

Ok, before we move on to the visual feast, I have to tell you something special and important: to celebrate their opening, Alice at Onesies is offering KidStylefilers a huge 25% off everything in-store!! YAY! All you need to do is enter the code ‘ksf’ at checkout and the discount will be calculated for you.

This offer ends November 10, so make your moves before it’s too late.

From top left in rows:

Gaia Organic Red Grandpa All-in-one Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Nanoou Dark Grey Splash Jumpsuit $48.00 $36.00
Heavenly Creatures Gordon Giraffe Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Infancy Red Jungle Onesie $37.00 $27.75
Gaia Organic Blue stripe All-in-one Onesie $35.00 $26.25
mill&mia Mid-blue Jumpsuit Onesie $59.00 $44.25

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Nanoou Red Organic Cotton Velour Jumpsuit $48.00 $36.00
Bebe by Minihaha Floral Cotton Onesie $25.00 $18.75
Gaia Organic Strawberry-stripe Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Heavenly Creatures Nina Ballerina Onesie $35.00 $26.25
Infancy Red Blossom Onesie $37.00 $27.75
Fig Organic Crossover Tree Onesie $45.00 $33.75

Earlybirds Prem Baby Ivory Bodysuit $26.00 $19.50
Pure Baby Organic short-sleeved Lotus print Premature Baby Growsuit $30.00 $22.50

Discounted prices quoted in red are after the Onesies/KSF discount code has been applied. This offer ends 10 November 2008.

Onesies charge $6.50 flat postage Australia-wide. Orders over $150.00 are posted free within Australia. International orders are welcome. See the Onesies Delivery page for full details.

For a burst of Northern hemisphere style, head on over to the Baby Goes Retro - www.babygoesretro.com.au – big winter sale.

Established by two Swedish-expatriate Mums, Baby Goes Retro is the real McCoy, stocking a fine range of Scandinavian baby and kid labels from 0-4 years, including Nanoou, Katvig, ej sikke leg (pronounced ‘ay sic-kay lay’), Danefae, Plastisock, Snoffs and Elodie Details.

The colour palettes are strong and inspiring, and the clean print Scandinavian folk-style designs are effortlessly cool, while staying true to the innocence and imagination of childhood.

Your babe will be stunningly turned out, and you will have cash to spare with up to 50% off!! Jump over to Baby Goes Retro to snap up the goodies!

In rows from top left:

Katvig Knit Top $69.00 now $44.85 A very stylish way for your little girl to stay snuggy warm this winter. Love it!
Nanoou Organic Big C suit $42.00 now $31.50 I absolutely adore this suit, and little babes look just great in clean modern prints.
Snoffs Little Piggy Bib $12.00 now $10.00 Too cute! ‘Nuff said
Elodie Details Stroller bags $175.00 now $134.25 The funkiest foot muffs on the block. Kit your stroller out with this bag for a unique statement.
‘Snoffs Skummis Tee $35.00 now $26.25 I dig this print big time. Bargain price now too: snap it up.
Snoffs Ants in Your Pants Trousers $31.00 now $15.50 Perfect with the Skummis T and cheap as chips too!
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Tee in Blue $45.00 now $33.75 So sweet! Work it with the sailor pants and red socks and little boots and your ray of light will shine even brighter!
Plastisock Sailor Pants in Blue Denim $59.00 now $44.25 So cool with their sweet button detailing – works back superbly with all the tees.
Plastisock Beanies $19.95 now $9.50 Pictured in ‘Pink Fairytale’. Also available in ‘Yellow Circus’, Blue Peace and Green Fairytale.
Ej Sikke Lej Denim Dress $78.00 now $46.80 Gorgeous cute with trans-seasonal practicality. Wear it as a top when your little one outgrows it as a dress. You’ll get years of wear out of this one.
Nanoou Organic Splash Tee $32.00 now $24.00 Such a cool print, and oh-so-comfy and soft organic cotton. Buy both these separates and mix and match back with the other pieces (would look so sute under the denim dress, for example).
Nanoou Organic Splash leggings $33.00 now $24.75

Baby Goes Retro charges $5.00 $7.50 for express shipping for postage Australia wide. Baby Goes Retro love to ship internationally – check the Orders & Delivery page for charges.

I just love it over at Baby Goes Retro - www.babygoesretro.com.au – it’s such a sunny, happy place!

Established by two Swedish-expatriate Mums, Baby Goes Retro is the real McCoy, stocking a fine range of Scandinavian baby and kid labels from 0-4 years, including Nanoou, Katvig, ej sikke leg (pronounced ‘ay sic-kay lay’), Danefae, Plastisock, Snoffs and Elodie Details.

The colour palettes and prints are bright and inspiring; they truly personify childhood’s vigour and energy, and boldly beat the winter blues away.

To share the love, and brighten your day, Anna and Helen at Baby Goes Retro are giving KidStyleFile readers 20% off store-wide until Friday 16 May.

Enter code ‘kidstylefile‘ at checkout to receive your great discount!

In addition to this great discount, Baby Goes Retro are giving you free express delivery for all orders over $100.00 in the month of May.

“Snillrik!” (brilliant!) as they say in Sweden

Here are a few of my favourite things at Baby Goes Retro – no doubt you’ve seen them in all the glossies from Shop 4 Kids, Shopping for baby, Mother & Baby…the list goes on: they’re HOT stuff – jump over to snap them up, and don’t forget to take 20% off the prices listed below!

Snoffs Owl Jumpsuit/PJS $44.00 Way snuggy for winter, and good enough to wear out.
Snoffs Yellow Terry Romper and Long-sleeved Onesie Newborn Gift Box $60.00 How cool is this gift boxed set? That yellow does good things to my brain. Love it!
Snoffs Pram Mobile $40.00 This is *the* pram tie to have, with it’s strong shapes and black and white detailing: just too cool.

Ej Sikke Leg Wise owl Tee in Pink $39.00 “Do you like our owl?” – Owls are *in* and Ej Sikke Lej works them to perfection.
Katvig Chess Dress $55.00 This dress will be great for it’s intended purpose and will then transform into a great top as your little one shoots skyward.
Plastisock Denim Skirt ON SALE for $41.25 (no further discounts apply on this item) The perfect accompaniment to the tops and tight pictured – want it!
Katvig Footless Tights in Eggplant/White $19.00 I love to mix patterns and colours, and these tights set things off beautifully.
Nanoou Stripey Velvet Dress in red $59.00 Luxe, lush velvet: pop a long-sleeved tee underneath, and the tights pictured, and off you go.

Ej Sikke Lej Big Owl Tee $39.00 Lovin’ the owls – this print is on the back of the tee.
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Tee in Blue $45.00 So sweet, and goes perfectly with the sailor pants.
Plastisock Sailor Pants in Blue Denim $59.00 Too cute with its sweet button detailing – works superbly with all the tees
Plastisock Fish Print Tee $36.00 Pop a long-sleeved tee over this vibrant tee, work it with the sailor pants and red socks and little boots and your ray of light will shine even brighter!Baby Goes Retro charges $5.00 for postage Australia wide. Express postage is free with all orders over $100.00 until May 30, 2008. Baby Goes Retro love to ship internationally – check the Orders & Delivery page for charges.