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Today’s post written by Miki

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‘Tis the season to be merry! Nope, I’m not talking about Christmas, I’m talking about the post-Christmas sales!  There’s a lot going on at the moment, but one of the best is at Design Child – www.designchild.com.au – where top branded clothing is up to 35% off!

Yes, that’s right folks, up to 35% off (and in some cases more) brands such as Baobab, mill&mia, Aravore, Neige and Albetta!  You don’t need a code, prices are on sale as marked, so get in before everything goes because that’s bound to be soon.  (Note that the sale excludes Peggy brand clothing, and footwear.)

There are also some new products to check out: canvas prints from Sydney company Urban Nest Designs which are absolutely beautiful; peaceful, nature inspired, slightly Scandinavian looking and very, very stylish. There’s a stunning pair of alphabet prints included in the range (one for a girl’s room, one for a boy’s) which are my favourites.

Also new are Pediped shoes which I can personally recommend, my older son having had several pairs. They’re soft soled shoes, as recommended for babies and new walkers by pretty much every health professional out there.  The soles are lightly padded though, which makes it more comfy for little feet especially on uneven surfaces.  The uppers are incredibly soft leather with easy close fastenings, making it easy to get them onto wriggly feet.

So head over to head over to Design Child and make the most of the fantastic sale and the heavenly new products pronto!

Discounted prices quoted below are valid while stocks last only.

1. mill&mia Black Shirred Flower Dress, $99.95 $54.95
2. Aravore Babies Organic Ruffle Dress, $149.95 $109.95
3. Neige ‘Arnie’ Shirt, $64.95 $39.95
4. Baobab Seahorse Tee, $32.95 $22.95
5. And Me Too Tiered Skirt, $64.95 $39.95
6. Albetta Horsey Babygrow, $41.95 $34.95
7. Neige Victoria Top, $74.95 $54.95
8. Albetta Organic Monkey Pyjamas, $54.95 $39.95
9. mill&mia Black Domino Tee, $49.95 $29.95
10. mill&mia Denim Skinny Leg Pant, $74.95 $34.95

Design Child stock Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids,  mill & mia, Seed Organic, Bluebird & Honey, Walnut, Neige, aden + anais, Baby Bonkie, Caden Lane, Il Tutto, Alannah Rose, Cocoon Couture, Baobab, Albetta, Robbie Adrian, And Me Too, Baby Legs, DwellStudio, Baby Bloch, Automoblox, Design Child, Silikids, Little Chipipi, Alphasketti, Mooo, eeBoo, Brio, Little Choopie, Djeco, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co, Inner-B, Lambykins, Kidsonroof, Made By Angie,  More 4 Boys, Nurtured By Nature,  Nature’s Child, Seedling, Red Plum Linen, Tummy Tie, Wow, WOOF!, Pebbles, Peanut Shell, Mamas & Papas,.

Design Child charge $6.95 postage for up to 2 kgs, $10.50 for larger parcels. International shipping is very welcome See Ordering & Delivery page for full information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Regular KidStyleFile readers will know – and have probably shopped at – one of our very favourite online baby and kids boutiques, Urban Child.

Melissa at Urban Child has focused right from the start (three years ago now!) on only stocking products which meet her exacting standards for quality, price and design, and as part of Urban Child’s ongoing development, a new and up-to-date name for the store has been chosen. Please welcome Design Child – www.designchild.com.au.

The good news for fans of the store – like me, I’m a repeat customer – is that none of what we have come to know and love at Urban Child will change with the change of name: the fabulous range of products will be just as amazing as ever, Melissa’s legendary customer service will stay just as lovely, and layby, gift registries and gift vouchers will continue to be available! Hurrah!

To celebrate the new name, Design Child are holding a massive sale until Sunday the 2 August 2009, with 25%-50% off EVERYTHING in store. To make the celebration even bigger, Melissa at Design Child is giving lucky KidStyleFile readers FREE POSTAGE* on all orders for the duration of the sale.  All you need to do is enter the code ‘KSFSHIP’ at checkout, and free shipping is all yours. That makes for a pretty fantastic party!

Design Child stock Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, And Me Too, Bluebird & Honey, Little Chipipi, Belli Skincare, Flipsy Flopsy Dolls, Baby Bonkie, Walnut, WOW toys, Albetta, Aden + Anais, Alannah Rose, Cocoon Couture, Automoblox, Caden Lane, Seed Organic, Baby Legs, Baobab, DwellStudio, Djeco, Brio, eeBoo, Il Tutto, Lambykins, Kidsonroof, Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, Mill & Mia, Nurtured By Nature,  Mooo, Mamas & Papas, Pebbles, Red Plum Linen, Seedling, Robbie Adrian, Silikids, WOOF!, Tummy Tie, Peanut Shell, Nature’s Child, Kaloo and Infancy. Make hay until 2 August, people!

The sale prices below are valid until midnight on Sunday 2nd August, plus don’t forget you can score FREE shipping* using the code ‘KSFSHIP’ for the same period.

For girls: 1. Aravore Babies Organic Retro Coat, $89.00 $44.25; 2. Neige Girls Dark Denim Jeans, $69.95 $52.45; Babylegs – Cinnamon, $15.95 $11.95

For boys: 1. mill&mia Charcoal Racer Coat, $149.95 $82.95; mill&mia Indigo Denim Jeans, $71.95 $44.95; Babylegs – Phinney, $15.95 $11.95

For baby: ‘Hello Baby!’ – Mem Fox, $24.95 $18.70; Nurtured By Nature Kind Organic Pebble Romper, $24.95 $18.70; Eco Baby Bonkie – Eloise, $69.95 $52.45

For mum: Il Tutto Chiara Leather Nappy Bag – Red, $449.00 $336.75; Belli Pregnancy Foot Relief Cream, $36.95 $27.70

Toys: Red Enamel Picnic Set, $34.95 $26.20; Seedling – The Junior Doctor Kit, $49.95 $37.45

*Free postage offer is by standard delivery to Australian delivery addresses only.

Design Child ship Australia-wide starting at $6.95 and welcome international orders. Orders over $150 are shipped free. They also offer layby, gift registries and vouchers.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Hands down, winter fashion is my favourite.  I love how I can snuggle up in a funky coat, dress it up with a cool scarf, bring out my favourite boots and even wear warm hats and gloves if I feel like it.

Now that I have kids, it’s no surprise to me that I love kids winter fashion too.  The adorable knitted beanies!  The sweet little tights, the woolly jumpers!  And don’t even get me started on the adorable chic coats available for little girls!

So if you’re like me and love the winter woollies, go immediately to Urban Child – www.urbanchild.com.au – where they’ve just received their first shipment of winter stock from none other than…. Oobi!

Oobi is everybody’s favourite, and this year’s winter crop surpasses expectations.  You’ll find adorable new Little Bear Beanies (I’m in love with the cable knit one in grey marle), funky retro-inspired crochet dresses, knitted hoodies, and lots more to fall in love with.

Keep in mind when you’re browsing happily through the new Oobi at Urban Child, that this is only the first half of this year’s Oobi winter goodies.  You’ll have to watch Urban Child closely for the next couple of weeks to pick up the next shipment – I’ll be waiting with baited breath too, can’t wait to see what’s in there!

Also new at Urban Child is mill&mia, ever popular, ever stylish, and new season Neige and And Me Too.  It’s all seriously stunning stuff, so have a good browse through the ‘new arrivals‘ section to make sure you take it all in.

[[[[Wheep wheep, red alert, exceptionally good deal incoming!!!]]]

KSF readers, can take 10% off all of Urban Child’s new season’s stock – including Oobi, mill&mia, Neige and And Me Too – UNTIL MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 6 MARCH ONLY. Use the code ‘KSFOOBI’ at checkout to redeem.

Note: this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, and no rainchecks are available.

Take 10% off all news season’s fashion at Urban Child with the code as above until MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 6 MARCH ONLY. Prices revert to normal after this date/time.

1. Oobi Crochet Strawberry Dress – Chocolate, $49.95
2. Mill & Mia Charcoal Silk Tulip Dress, $129.95
3. Oobi Little Bear Hoodie – Navy/Red, $45.95
4. And Me Too Oxford Shirt, $35.00
5. Oobi Cable Knit Hoodie – Grey Marle, $64.95
6. Oobi Pink Owl Dress, $34.95
7. And Me Too Navy Polo Tee, $28.50
8. Neige Stella Coat, $199.95
9. Mill & Mia Striped Rollercoaster Tee – Navy, $59.95
10. Oobi Grey Marle Bear Beanie, $29.95

Urban Child stocks a gorgeous range of brands including Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, DwellStudio, Aden & Anais, Kidsonroof, Albetta, Little Chipipi, Walnut, Baby Bonkie,  eeBoo, Cocoon Couture, Peanut Shell, Alex Toys, Mooo, Baby Legs, Red Plum Linen, Red Wagon, Belli Skincare, Baobab, Caden Lane, Robbie Adrian, Crocodile Creek, Brio, WOW Toys, Mamas & Papas, Mill & Mia, Kaloo, Ellaroo, Urban Child, Infancy, Felt Creations, Silikids, Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, WOOF!, Schylling, Pebbles, Micro Bikes and Scooters, and il Tutto luxury baby bags.

Urban Child ship Australia-wide from $6.95.  Please see here for further details.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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I have been lucky enough to have just come back from a family holiday in California.

We spent 6 weeks Los Angeles and had the most wonderful time. Because we were staying with family we really got to unwind and join in life Southern California-style, which for me meant one word – shopping!

But instead of giving you a show and tell of things I bought (which included tons of fabric and hundreds of glass beads), I thought I might share with you some things I found and loved or dreamed of buying had my purse been a little heavier.

When in Los Angeles and looking for fabulous kids clothes, look no further than Bonpoint (9521 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills). You may already know of this powerhouse of French design, but dropping into the Beverly Hills store may just find you rubbing shoulders with some pint sized fashionistas from famous families (Shiloh Brangelina is a regular, I’m told).

I also got a chance to get up close and personal with all things from the Bloom baby range. They are so beautiful and well made, and would look simply perfect in any home.

Aden + Anais is also doing really well in the boutiques State-side. Aden + Anais was formed by two Australian mothers who moved to the United States and found that the swaddling cloths made of the muslin fabric they wanted were too small for their babies, so they started a business making their own.

Lucky for us these popular beauties are available in Australia from The Hip Infant, Urban Child and Where did you get that? to name a few fabulous local online stores.

I also found some cool boutiques that have online stores that ship internationally. Yeah! You might want to check out This Little Baby Wears Cotton, for lots of cool, comfortable, cotton clothing, or La La Ling for brands such as Ses Petites Mains and Tea Collection.

I would also recommend checking out Neige Clothing, which is based in California but with a decidedly French Influence. Neige is the design-child of Adrienne Catrina who before launching her own label was a Design Assistant with Vera Wang. It has a strong classic look with fine detail and high quality.

You can purchase Neige locally at Urban Child (new season’s is in, and current season’s is now on sale. You can also grab and extra 20% store-wide discount at Urban Child until midnight tonight, 4 February 2009).

1. Ses Petites Mains – Josephine Knickers La La Ling $US34
2. Coco Baby Rocker from Bloom Childrens Wonderland $US200
3. Bonpoint – Winter Flowers 232,65€ Little Fashion Gallery 115,50€
4. Piggy Organic Hoodie Paris Little Piggy $US36.95
5. Paul Frank Romper Little Piggy $US42.95
6. Aden and Anais Swaddle The Hip Infant $49.95
7. Market Sling by Serena and Lily Serena and Lily $US129
8. Tea Collection – Mizumoto DressTea Collection $US53.00
9. Neige Clothing Neige Clothing Prices range from $US49 – $US155, check site for individual prices.

Shipping rates vary, please check individual sites for rates.

Today’s post written by Angela

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I hope you’re buckled in ‘StyleFilers, as we’re going to take a trip over to Urban Child  – www.urbanchild.com.au – and I’m putting the pedal to the metal as Melissa has just opened the doors on a fabulous 48 hour sale to clear summer stock. Here’s the deal:

15% off all products store-wide* (*Excluding DwellStudio, Micro, Red Plum Linen and Mooo) INCLUDING sale stock, plus an EXTRA 5% disc for KSF readers when you enter ‘KSF48′ at checkout.

Sale ends midnight 4 February, 2009. Sorry, no rainchecks. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Melissa’s gorgeous range of brands includes Aravore Babies, Oobi Baby & Kids, Neige, DwellStudio, Aden & Anais, Kidsonroof, Albetta, Little Chipipi, Walnut, Baby Bonkie,  eeBoo, Cocoon Couture, Peanut Shell, Alex Toys, Mooo, Baby Legs, Red Plum Linen, Red Wagon, Belli Skincare, Baobab, Caden Lane, Robbie Adrian, Crocodile Creek, Brio, WOW Toys, Mamas & Papas, Kaloo, Ellaroo, Urban Child, Infancy, Felt Creations,  Made By Angie, Look At The Wall, WOOF!, Schylling, Pebbles, Micro Bikes and Scooters, and il Tutto luxury baby bags.

Take a look at the love Melissa is sharing with you right now on new season’s stock: take 20% off all these lovelies!!

I’m adoring the new season’s Neige (French for “snow” it’s pronounced like this: it has a short “e” as in “best” and a soft, gliding “g” – that sounds like “zsh.” Say it “nezzsh“). Also on French theme, check out the range from And Me Too – preppy and proper divine tailoring for boys and girls.

In the toy department, Urban Child are now stocking the fabbo Kidsonroof portable dollhouses, and my favourite toy of 2008, Automoblox: buy more than one and have a tremendous time configuring your own super-auto creation.

Also, Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I can’t think of a better pressie than a lovely and luxe il Tutto bag with a 20% discount.  (Dad’s looking for hot pressie take note. Or why not just buy one for yourself? You know you deserve it !!)

Urban Child ship Australia-wide from $6.95 for most parcels.  Orders over $150.00 are shipped free of charge. International orders are warmly welcomed. Please see the Urban Child Orders & Delivery page for more details.