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Today’s post written by Miki

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Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au – created quite a splash when they launched onto the Australian market earlier this year, and today Little Pinwheel’s Hayley, ex-graphic designer and mum of two, is making another splash.

Check out the ‘Make Way for Spring Sale’, featuring up to 40% off all winter clothing including Itch Design, Sudo, Heavenly Creatures, Polka and Nature Baby.

But it gets bigger! Hayley is also giving KidStyleFile readers an extra 10% off until 17 July 2009.  This takes the savings on high end winter fashion up to 50% off, and that, my friends, is really something to talk about. Enter the code ‘KSF10′ at checkout – sale continues while stocks last.

There are some seriously groovy jeans on sale from Sudo (OMG, soooo cool), and I love the Polka ‘Hello Sailor’ wide leg jean for girls.  I love the Itch knits – my favourite is the apple jumper at no. 1 below – and for babies you really can’t go wrong with Nature Baby.  I’ve waxed lyrical about Nature Baby many times before, and it’s for good reason: it’s a truly wonderful brand for baby clothing.

In addition to those discounts, Hayley is running two competitions for subscribers to her newsletter.  Firstly, spend over $100 to go into the draw to win one of two doona cover or cot sets by Three Little Trees!  Secondly, spend over $100 for a chance to win a $150 Little Pinwheel voucher!! Wow!  You can have loads of fun spending over $100 on all the divine sale products, so get spending!

The prices below are valid only while stocks last. You can also take an extra 10% off until 17 July 2009 using the code ‘KSF10′.

1. Itch Design Apple Knit, $49.95 $34.95
2. Itch Design Signature Girl Tee, $34.95 $24.95
3. Itch Design Dozer Trackies, $43.95 $32.95
4. Sudo Frankie Flat Cord, $79.95 $55.95
5. Nature Baby Long Sleeve Kimono Bodysuit, $29.95 $23.95
6. Itch Gold Tooth Tee, $34.95 $27.95
7. Heavenly Creatures Ballerina Tee, $39.95 $27.95
8. Sudo Skinny Rocker Jean, $84.95 $63.95
9. Polka Tartan Dress, $69.95 $49.95
10. Polka Hello Sailor Jean, $69.95 $41.95

Little Pinwheel stocks Polka, mill&mia, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch, Dan300 and Lark, Nature Baby, Sevi toys, monte&tex, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, and Rittenhouse Kids.

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.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Ooh, I LOVE a party, and today’s celebration is a corker: fabulous premium baby and kids boutique Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – is one year old today! Hip, Hip Hooray!

Mariana at Bubba Funk is celebrating this major milestone in the life of her e-baby with her customary style and a massive slice of cake for us: a delicious 30% off all full-priced items!! (Woo! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to MEEEEE!!!!) Just enter the code ‘KSF888′ at checkout to redeem, and take note that the code expires at midnight on 30 June 2009.

Bubba Funk’s stunning range of brands include Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, Chalk n Cheese, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Samvara Kids, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa, Walnut Melbourne and Well Spotted, so you are going to have a ball doing some long-weekend shopping (the Queen woudn’t want it any other way! )

So where am I heading first??? 30% off Il Tutto and Isoki nappy bags are looking pretty good for starters: I almost can’t afford not to buy myself a new bag at this kind of discount.

We can also get hugely discounted Winter fashion for the kids when you use the discount code on super-hot brands like Tiny Mammoth, Heavenly Creatures, and newcomer to Bubba Funk, Samvara Kids.  Beautiful organics for baby are there in the form of Nature Baby, and you can get delicious skincare from Nature Baby and from Bod, including Bod For Bubs.

Sale items don’t apply for this discount, but that hardly matters given that most sale items are already 30%-50% off!  Make sure you have a good dig through the sale section while you’re there – I have and take it from me, there are some mega bargains begging to be taken home sitting there!

The prices below include the KSF 30% discount: enter ‘KSF888′ at checkout. Code expires 30 June 2009.

1. Cuddlemoo Bath Towel, $69.95 $48.96
2. Tiny Mammoth L/S Face Tee – Peach, $39.95 $27.96
3. Heavenly Creatures Rhino Print Tee – Slate/Yellow, $41.95 $29.36
4. Tiny Mammoth Caveman Jumpsuit – Green, $59.95 $41.96
5. Il Tutto Nico Nappy Bag – Black, $249.00 $174.30
6. Nature Baby Organic Towelling Bibs – Red Bird, $14.95 $10.46
7. ISOKI Petite Traveller – Urban, $39.95 $27.96
8. Samvara Princess Tutu w/ Wings – Black, $52.00 $36.40
9. Marquise PJs – Grey, $22.95 $16.06
10. Aden + Anais Muslin Wraps 4 pack – Neutral Shapes Print, $49.95 $34.96

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Today I want to introduce you to the coolest new kid on the block, Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au - headed up by dynamic Mum of two, Hayley.

Formerly a graphic designer, Hayley has an experienced eye for colour and design; she has a real pulse, and you can feel it in her beautifully designed online store, which is fun, punchy and very very-cool!

Hayley’s flair and expertise effortlessly demonstrates how pieces from the different labels can be mixed, matched, and layered to create a funky, unique look for your kids this winter.

Labels stocked include high-quality, high-credibility pieces from fave Australian baby and kids fashion and accessories designers Polka, mill&mia, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch, Dan300 and Lark, as well as Nature Baby layette from New Zealand, and Sevi toys from Italy. (Keep your eyes peeled for monte&tex, Heavenly Creatures, Chalk n Cheese, and Rittenhouse Kids, coming soon – can’t wait!!)

To celebrate the grand entrance of Little Pinwheel into the market, Hayley is giving all KSF readers 20% off storewide until 30 June 2009. Use the discount code “winterKSF20″ at checkout to redeem. Yay!

Ok, now I’m officially happy, but Hayley isn’t one yet! Every customer who places an order up until 30 June 2009, and who also subscribes to the Little Pinwheel newsletter, goes in the draw to win $150.00 gift voucher to buy more goodies for their little people! Woo!

I’m already a subscriber, and I can tell you that Hayley’s newsletters are excellent, and filled with loads of ideas and inspiration.

Hayley also has a an ongoing activity happening: every time you shop with Little Pinwheel fill in the “where did you find us” section at checkout with a friends name. Once that person’s name has been recorded 3 times they’ll receive a $50.00 gift voucher to spend at Little Pinwheel. Coolio!

Without further ado, a few snaps of the wonderful goodies waiting for you in-store at Little Pinwheel. Go forth and shop!!

PS Keely and Taj, pictured below, are Hayley’s kids! Friend Oliver also came over to lend a hand with the shoot. How *beautiful* are they??!!! Love them! Want to find out more about Hayley and her gorgeous family? Check out her blog, which will make you feel warm all over

Click on images above to shop the featured products. Don’t forget to take 20% off the prices quoted above with code “winterKSF20″ until 30 June 2009 – woo!

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.

Today’s post written by Miki

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I can get excited about virtually any sale on top kidswear brands, but this one made my jaw hit the floor:

Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – is giving KidStyleFile readers 40% off all summer stock from Moppit, Minihaha, Tiny Mammoth, Woof!, Nature Baby and Heavenly Creatures!

I knooooow!!! I can’t remember the last time I saw such a massive discount on these amazing brands.  Mariana, you’re a legend!

You’ll need to use the code ‘KSF09′, and make sure you get in before midnight on the 28th of February 09 as that’s when the discount ends.

Now it’s not entirely for our benefit: Mariana needs room for her winter stock due in any day, and she’s expecting her second baby in just a couple of weeks so she really needs to do a clear out.  Since it serves our purposes as well, let’s get on board and snap up every bargain going – and there’s a lot of ‘em!

I’m going to start off with Nature Baby. As it’s a New Zealand brand, it’s not hugely well known in Australia but I live in Auckland and I can tell you that it’s truly divine; my son’s newborn wardrobe was full of Nature Baby pieces.  Beautiful, simple, well-cut designs and butter-soft organic cotton make for perfect baby clothes.  It’s tough enough for every day wear, but special enough to make perfect newborn gifts, and even though it’s a NZ brand I have never seen it at 40% off over here, maybe 10% if you’re lucky!  So I’m going to go a wee bit nuts on the Nature Baby today.

The other pieces that really caught my eye for babies are the Tiny Mammoth jumpsuits in the Clouds design, available in grey marle or aqua.  They’re just a little bit different, and so darn cute!

For our older boys and girls there is a huge amount to choose from, and unlike most sales almost every piece is available in a good range of sizes.  You can go nuts on adorable tees and dresses from Heavenly Creatures, funky yet smart boyswear from Woof!, and loads more from Moppit, Tiny Mammoth and huge girlswear favourite Minihaha.  Stock up for next summer!  Trust me, this stuff won’t go out of fashion.

And while you’re going happily ga-ga at Bubba Funk, please don’t miss the sale category.  Mariana has recently added a heap of new stock to it, so be sure to take a look.

All prices below include the 40% discount using the code ‘KSF09′. Prices valid until midnight 28 February 2009.

a. Heavenly Creatures Short Sleeve Peasant Top – Navy/Pale Blue, $44.95 $26.97
b. Nature Baby Organic Singlet Bodysuit – Pink Stripe, $17.50 $10.50
c. Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Radioman, $39.95 23.97
d. Tiny Mammoth Tank – Mint Green, $29.95 $17.97
e. Tiny Mammoth Cloud Jumpsuit – Grey Marle, $54.95 $32.97
f. Woof! Argyle Vest – Sky Multi, $44.95 $26.97
g. Woof! Plain Linen Blend Shorts – Cashello, $48.95 $29.37
h. Minihaha Flocked S/S Tee – Sunset, $49.95 29.37
i. Minihaha 3/4 Turnback Jeans – Antique White, $59.95 $35.97
j. Moppit Tia Bubble Dress – Navy, $59.95 $35.97

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.

oday’s post written by Angela

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Keiko (pronounced Kay-Co) means “rejoicing child” in Japanese, and new online boutique My Keiko – www.mykeiko.com.au – is cause for Mums, babies and kids alike to rejoice with it’s fine selection of affordable luxuries.

Within My Keiko’s clean, understated site lies a wealth of quality brands including Aden & Anais, Appaman, BABU, BabyLegs, babysparewear, Baobab, Custard Pie, Dripstik, Elegant Baby, Ellaroo, Fairy Floss Creations, hiPP, Hotbubba, Hullubullu, Il Tutto, Infancy, Jock & Tilly, Look At The Wall, Lotus Linens, Luv A Bub, Melobaby, Nature Baby, Penny Scallan, Scout, Skeanie, Sticky Baby Company, Uchi, and Urban Rituelle.

New to me, and exclusive to My Keiko, are Renee Pinto’s delicately hand painted Poppy Singlets. These pieces, available in sizes 000 to size 5, are a new take on the classic singlet, and are perfect for hot summer days, not to mention extremely affordable!

Hullubullu is another new Australian label producing a quality range for babies, with splendiforously colourful bibs, and restrained blue and pink organic rompers which come in a nice recycled gift box.

Another hot pick are babysparewear capsule wardrobes, consisting of a tee, long-sleeved top, and leggings in a handy pack format. These are a great idea – never be caught short without a change again! How I wish they made the black set in adult sizes…

Also highly recommended are the unisex Lotus Linens summer pyjamas. Made of 70% bamboo and 30% cotton, these PJs are deliciously soft. The Nature Baby Organic Cotton bibs are also on my ooh and aah list.

For older kids the Scout Organic (USA) tees and dresses are divine, as are the Appaman (USA) pieces. My Keiko is stocking some designs not found anywhere else in Australia, so cruise over and have a look.

Also, some very important news for fans of il Tutto: My Keiko have the il Tutto Mia and Chiara bags (as toted by Cate Blanchett, no less) on sale until December 31, 2008. Be very quick – they’ll fly out the door, especially considering the little piece of information below…

As a launch special, Jane at My Keiko is offering KSF readers 10% of store-wide*, including already  marked down products. Mention ‘KSF’ in the ‘Gift Voucher and Discount Code’ section at checkout to enjoy more quality bang for your hard-earned buck. 10% discount offer expires 31 January 2009.

*Excludes Appaman.

1. Renee Pinto Hand Painted Poppy Singlets $12.95-$14.95 each less 10% = $11.65-$13.45 each
2. Scout Organic Dress $33.00 each less 10% = $29.70
3. il Tutto Chiara Baby Bag (in red: also available in black and cream) $449.00 $395.00 each less 10% = $355.50 – SALE PRICE APPLICABLE UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2008 ONLY
4. il Tutto Mia Baby Bag (in cream: also available in black and red) $449.00 $395.00 each less 10% = $355.50 – SALE PRICE APPLICABLE UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2008 ONLY
5. Lotus Linens PJs $36.00 less 10% = $32.40
6. Hullubullu Blue Organic Romper $49.90 less 10% = $44.91
7. Elegant Baby Squirty Bath Animals $24.95 less 10% = $22.45
8. Custard Pie Kids In the Kitchen Sushi Set $34.99 less 10% = $31.49
9. Nature Baby Organic Cotton Bibs $15.95 each less 10% = $14.35

My Keiko charge a flat rate of $7.95 for standard post, Australia-wide. Express Post is also available. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE Australia  Wide. See the My Keiko delivery info page for full details.

Today’s post written by Miki.

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Ladies, get in line please!  I know, I know – you’ve all been waiting impatiently for the newest member of the Il Tutto line up and now it’s available at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au.  But please, there’s no need to jostle so much!

For those who aren’t in the know (or are wondering what they’re queueing for), Il Tutto is the hottest designer nappy bag in Australia, beloved of celebrities and SAHMs alike, and it is with great excitement that I show you the newest member of the Il Tutto family: the Bella Mini Bag.

Available in red, cream, chocolate and brown, the Bella is made from luxurious Italian nappa leather and features a built-in wallet, large external zippered pocked and an adjustable shoulder strap. It’s perfect for mums on the run who want a compact and stylish alternative to the standard nappy bag.  It’s priced at $149.00 which is surprisingly affordable – I know what I’ll have on my Christmas list this year!  (But do I want red or chocolate…? Hmmmm…maybe both!)

If the Bella Mini Bag is a bit out of reach just at the moment, you might like to consider the Monster Teddy Keyrings (also pictured above) in red or cream.  At only $19.95, these are fun little pieces of Il Tutto luxury within everyone’s reach and they’d be stocking stuffers to make any lucky mum smile!

Now Il Tutto aside, there are a number of other new faces at Bubba Funk to bring to your attention.  The new beanbags from Missi Missi are hot property right now, as is Minihaha’s Summer ’09 range featuring crisp denims and pretty florals for girls.  Boys don’t miss out with hot new Woof! in store with classic-but-cool shirts and shorts.

There is also new stock from Tiny Mammoth, Moppit, Heavenly Creatures, Skeanie, Nature Baby (my fave) and more!

I’m especially impressed with the new range of cot bedding from Sproutdesign.  Using environmentally sensitive and ultra-cozy bamboo, these quilted cot blankets and cushions feature funky prints which remind me of some of the coolest Scandinavian design around. Designed and made in Australia, the Sprout Design hand screen printed fabrics are designed to put the child back into children.

Now, I know you’re just itching to leap out of the starting gates and begin your Bubba Funk shopping spree, but let me hold you back one moment longer to give you these important pieces of information:

• All winter stock is now at 40% off! Just check out the sale section to see the mouth-watering range of goodies at bargain basement prices: Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Marquise, my beloved Nature Baby, lots of Moppit, Britt Baby, Oobi and more!
• KidStyleFile readers get 20% off everything else*! Enter ‘KSF03‘ at checkout ti claim your discount. (*Excludes Il Tutto and already  discounted stock ) .

This offer is for one week only, finishing on October 31, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Bubba Funk’s impressive list of designers includes Aden + Anais, Annabel Trends, Babu, Baby Brands, Beautiful Soles, Bod, Bod for Bubs, Boon, Britt, Bud by Designroom, David Fussenegger, Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, Fish Lilly, For Walls, Grobag, Heavenly Creatures, Il Tutto, Isoki, John Crane, Sproutdesign, Little Chipipi, Luna Ninos, Marquise, Missi Missi, Moppit, Nature Baby, Oobi Baby, Present Time, Quilt Baby, Ramalama, Skeanie, Tiny Mammoth, Vice Versa and Well Spotted.

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Discounts shown include either the KSF 20% discount (valid until Oct 31, 2008) or the winter stock 40% automatic discount depending on the item.

Heavenly Creatures Short Sleeve Peasant Top – Pale Blue With Navy Bow, $44.95 $35.96
Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Radioman, $39.95 $31.96
Minihaha Multi Printed Baby Dress – Multi Floral, $59.95 $47.96
Oobi Cord French School Boy/Girl Shorts – Sky Blue, $39.95 $23.97
Moppit Lola Short, $54.95 43.96
Woof! Linen Shirt With Turnback – Blue Stripe, $59.95 $47.96
Britt Baby Cuddles Booties – Pink, $38.50 $23.10
Tiny Mammoth Cloud Jumpsuit – Grey Marle, $54.94 $43.96
Moppit Classic Nigel T-Shirt – Robot, $39.95 $23.97
Sproutdesign Cushion (64cm x 35cm) – Elephant Green & Blue, $59.95 $47.96
Sproutdesign Quilted Baby Blanket – Skipping Girl in Chocolate, $89.95 $71.96
Sproutdesign Quilted Blanket – Tortoises in Fire Engine Red, $89.95 $71.96

Bubba Funk ship Australia-wide starting from $7.95 per package, depending on weight. Please see here for more information.