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Today’s post written by Edwina

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My favourite childhood memories revisit me every summertime. Hot sand, windows down, cool dips, icy poles and spending all day in my swimsuit. Conversations with friends confirm these as the universal memories of Australian childhood, which our own children are now experiencing anew.

Hanging out and the beach or pool or just running under the sprinkler on the lawn, sunny days are here and there is fun to be had. Our mood board for summer embodies this: think shorts, swimmers, and light floral frocks – perfect attire all summer long.

Image Credits (left to right, top to bottom):

Swimsuits by Little Marc Jacobs, Singlet and Bustle Skirt by Paper Wings,  Blue Sailor Bikini by Melissa Odabash,  Red Striped Halter Maillot by Juicy Couture, Munster Treadley Board Shorts, Spotted Drawstring Singlet and Frilled Denim pants by Paper Wings, Minti Shirt Tail Tees – Whippy and Icey Pop, Mr Hugh Jackman with Oscar and Ava enjoying a Summer fave – icy poles, Summer Dresses by Pink Chicken, Polka Mermaid Frou-Frou Party Dress and Nelly Stella Playsuit.

Today’s post written by Anna

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There is an ever-growing list of things my little family loves about Christmas and the surrounding festive season.  We love decorating our Christmas tree. We love the simple joy found in getting together.  We love all the food.  We love cherries being in season.  We love opening presents and watching little faces light up.  Ahh, just so much to appreciate!

Helping spread the love this Christmas, is the delightful Di from Raspberry Rascals – www.raspberryrascals.com.au – and I can hardly believe what I about to write:

For the month of December, you can take an enormous 30% off store wide at Raspberry Rascals. This impressive pre-Xmas reduction in price is across the entire store, including already reduced sale items, which now clock in at up to 80% off. Free stylish gift wrapping is also on offer. The code you need to redeem these unbelievably good offers is ‘GIFT4YOU’. Your time runs out at midnight on 31 December, unless stock does first!

Di has a seriously keen eye for kids fashion, and I simply cannot fault her choice in designers.  There is just sooo much to love! The following top designer labels are all right at home in the fashionable pages of Raspberry Rascals: Nellystella, Lucy Sykes, Chalk n Cheese, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Kit + Lili, Jolie + Jane, Pink Chicken, Monkey Toes, Polka, Tiny Mammoth, Morgan Wills, Three Little Tees, Munster Kids, Sweet Petites, and Dolly Up. There’s a new addition too, in the form of Meemoh dolls: If you’re still on the hunt for a Christmas gift with a hint of different – these sweeties could be just what you’ve been looking for.

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with special discount code (see above for details).  Offer ends midnight December 31st, 2009.

A. Meemoh – Pirate Pete Babooshka $44.95 less 30% = $31.45
B. Munster Tagged Cap $29.95 less 30% = $20.95
C. Meemoh – Duck Egg Blue Babooshka $44.95 less 30% = $31.45
D. Monkey Toes Little Ladies Mary Jane Girls Shoes $49.95 $39.00 less 30% = $27.30
E. Pink Chicken Knotted Hat – Owl Print $20.00 less 30% = $14.00
F. Cocoon Couture Pink Dove Christmas Sack $55.00 less 30% = $38.50
G. Tiny Mammoth Stack Grey T-Shirt $39.95 less 30% = $27.95
H. Polka Board Short – Aqua House $59.95 less 30% = $41.95
I. Nellystella Flutter Sleeve Top – Rainbow Stripes $54.95 less 30% = $38.45
J. Chalk n Cheese Orange Paisley Baby Dress $59.00 $49.00 less 30% = $34.30

Raspberry Rascals offer fantastic rates for shipping – Express Post for $6.95 Australia wide and FREE postage for orders over $150. See Deliveries and Shipping for details including International orders.

Today’s post written by Miki

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As a mum of two boys, I’m constantly on the hunt for cool clothing for them.  Until recently, stylish boyswear has been a huge gap in the market, so thank goodness for brands like Munster who make fun, edgy gear for the little men in our lives.

I’m especially pleased today, because I’ve discovered that Raspberry Rascals – www.raspberryrascals.com.au – has just started stocking Munster!  There’s now a select range in store (with more to come in early December), all of it absolutely perfect for an Australian summer with the collection including boardies, funky tees, hats and more.

Also new at Raspberry Rascals is the ever-gorgeous Cocoon Couture, complete with beanbags, santa sacks, bags and wall art. I think the Cocoon Couture beanbags are the perfect present for any child; who doesn’t love beanbags after all?  It’s a comfy spot to sit and read a book or chat with a sibling or friend, and best of all, these beanbags look so beautiful there’s no way you’ll want to pack them off to the kid’s room at the end of the day!

I also am particularly taken with the Cocoon Couture wall art.  It has a unique Scandinavian feel to it, pleasantly woodsy with happy little critters featured. They’re a lovely way to add character to any nursery or child’s room, and with the array of animals, the only difficult part will be choosing which ones!

To make your decision easier Di at Raspberry Rascals is offering KSF readers 20% off store-wide. This is fantastic news for wallets all across the country: save money while you put some seriously hip presents under that tree. Shop in the RR Sale section and scoop yourself up to 70% off using your trusty code, which is ‘KSFXMAS20′, until 30 November 2009.

Raspberry Rascals stock a stylish selection of kids fashion pieces from Nellystella, Lucy Sykes, Chalk n Cheese, Kit + Lili, Jolie + Jane, Pink Chicken, Monkey Toes, Polka, Tiny Mammoth, Morgan Wills, Three Little Tees and Dolly Up. Click on over and get shopping.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code (read above) until 30 November 2009 only.

1. Cocoon Couture Whitetweet Christmas Sack, $55.00 $44.00
2. Munster Sweet Teeth Tee, $39.95 $31.96
3. Munster Tagged Cap, $29.95 $23.96
4. Munster Treadley Board Shorts, $59.95 $47.96
5. Polka Magenta Diamond Floppy Cotton Hat, $29.95 $23.96
6. Kit + Lili Coco Sunsuit – Daisies In The Grass, $60.00 $48.00
7. Munster Swinger Shorts, $59.95 $47.96
8. Polka Peacock Mermaid One-Piece Bathing Suit, $69.95 $55.96
9. Cocoon Couture Mr Whale Bean Bag – Navy, $99.95 $79.96
10. Polka Electric Paisley Mocktail Party Dress, $89.95 $71.96
11. Three Little Trees Ants In Your Pants Shorts, $39.95 $31.96

Raspberry Rascals offer fantastic rates for shipping – Express Post for $6.95 Australia wide and FREE postage for orders over $150. See Deliveries and Shipping for details including International orders.

Today’s post written by Miki

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A few months ago I was at Bubble London when I turned a corner and came face to face with some of the most unusual and adorable soft toys I’d ever seen.  They were quirky, made from an eclectic collection of fabrics with super-soft cord featuring, and they all had cute names ending in ‘os’. The brand was Deglingos toys, and I absolutely fell in love.

You can imagine how happy I was, therefore, to discover the Deglingos collection at Raspberry Rascals – www.raspberryrascals.com.au – where they’ve just landed in time for Christmas. You can bet that your kid will be over the moon to find a snuggly hedgehog, hen or cat peeking out of his or her stocking.

Also brand new in-store are the Sweetie Petites doll kits.  Perfect for stocking stuffers at only $20 each these kits include everything you need to make a vintage or Japanese inspired doll which will measure 15-17cms high when completed.  It’s a double whammy: your daughter will be thrilled with the kit on Christmas day, and she’ll be able to put it to use later when you’re trying to entertain her through those looooong summer holidays.

Raspberry Rascals’ range of kids fashion is also quite sublime.  Pink Chicken have some stunning dresses for little girls and outfits for babies, as to Chalk n Cheese.  The indomitable Polka is well represented for both boys and girls (hurrah! I heart the Polka boyswear for my little men), and the very funky Tiny Mammoth gear is here too. So much choice!

There’s a fantastic offer at Raspberry Rascals happening right now for savvy KidStyleFilers: take whopping 20% off store-wide with the code ‘KSFXMAS20′. This is going to really help the bank balance in the lead up to the big day, as you can stock up on presents now with this great code and be all set and relaxed throughout December.  The code is valid until 30 November 2009, so be sure to make good use of it before then

PS Also make sure you have a good look through the Raspberry Rascals sale section, as the discount applies here too and there are some *unbelievable* bargains to be had!

The prices below are valid using the code ‘KSFXMAS20′ until 30 November 2009.

1. Polka Aztec Me Tee, $39.95 $31.96
2. Deglingos – Pikos The Hedgehog, $59.95 $47.96
3. Tiny Mammoth Yellow Drawn Boardies, $59.95 $47.96; Polka Electric Blue Shy Ray Rashie, $59.95 47.96; Polka Aye Aye Black Cap, $19.95 $15.96
4. Deglingos – Chikos The Hen, $59.95 $47.96
5. Nellystella Carol Playsuit – Candy Stripes, $74.95 $59.96
6. Kit + Lili Lulu Sunsuit – Navy Fish, $60.00 $48.00
7. Pink Chicken – Paisley Gemma Dress, $88.00 $70.40
8. Deglingos – Gromos The Bear, $59.95 $47.96
9. Chalk n Cheese – Wonder Turquoise Cord Shorts, $55.00 $44.00
10. Sweetie Petites Doll Kits, $20.00ea $16.00ea
11. Chalk n Cheese Cottage Garden Baby Dress, $59.00 $47.20

Raspberry Rascals offer fantastic rates for shipping – Express Post for $6.95 Australia wide and FREE postage for orders over $150. See Deliveries and Shipping for details including International orders.

Today’s post written by Anna

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“Oh, if only I could get these labels at a discounted rate all year round”, I thought to myself one day as I strolled through the delicious pages of Raspberry Rascals – www.raspberryrascals.com.au! Well dear KidStyleFile readers, I think proprietor Di must have heard me daydreaming that day and thought to herself “what a great idea!”

Let me tell you today (or remind you if you have already heard) of how you could live out my daydream and win 25% off store-wide at Raspberry Rascals for an entire 12 months.

To go into the running for this fantastic prize simply come up with some cool names for the Raspberry Rascals in the “Name the Rascals” competition. Entering is easy, simply click here, complete your details, tick the box to receive the Raspberry Rascals Chalkboard Newsletter, and then put your thinking hat on to come up with a suitably fashionable and cheeky name for Raspberry Rascal’s little boy and girl rascal. This competition closes 5pm EST on Sunday 11 October 2009 – which means you only have 5 days left to enter. The winner will be announced in the Raspberry Rascals newsletter on Monday 12 October 2009.

Now there will only be 1 winner of this great prize (the lucky rascal!!), but for the next 5 days ALL of us can live like winners: until 11 October 2009, you can take 25% off everything in store at Raspberry Rascals. Enter ‘KSF25′ at checkout to redeem.

Don’t delay, get your little rascal kitted out with fashion from top designer labels Nellystella, Lucy Sykes, Chalk n Cheese, Kit + Lili, Jolie + Jane, Pink Chicken, Monkey Toes, Polka, Tiny Mammoth, Morgan Wills, Three Little Tees and Dolly Up, and enjoy living out my shopping daydream this week at Raspberry Rascals!

The prices quoted below in red are applicable  with code (read above) for 5 days only. Discount expires midnight 11 October 2009.

1. Three Little Trees Jitter Bug Shorts $49.95 less 25% = $37.45
   
2. Polka Well Waxed Grey Waistcoat $49.95 less 25% = $37.45
3. Tiny Mammoth Digi Ghost Stripe Tee-Shirt $44.95 less 25% = $33.70
4. Polka Periwinkle Mermaid Frou Frou Party Dress $89.95 less 25% = $67.45
5. Chalk N Cheese Daisy June Frock Pale Orange $79.00 $67.00 less 25% = $50.25
6. Polka Mini Maxi Dress $89.95 less 25% = $67.45
7. Polka Electric Paisley Me Tee $39.95 less 25% = $29.95
8. Pink Chicken Grace Dree – Turquoise Indian Border $88.00 $80.00 less 25% = $60.00
9. Polka Black Gingham Military Shirt $64.95 less 25% = $48.70
10. Polka Periwinkle Mermaid Ruffle Butt Bloomers $29.95 less 25% = $22.45
11. Polka Electric Mermaid Me-Tee $29.95 less 25% = $22.45

Raspberry Rascals offer fantastic rates for shipping – Express Post for $6.95 Australia wide and FREE postage for orders over $150. See Deliveries and Shipping for details including International orders.

Today’s post written by Miki

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The world’s media have turned their eyes to New York this week to follow the United Nations General Assembly.  We at KidStyleFile took this as a cosmic hint that it was a good time to check out the best of international and New York-based kids fashion, and where better to look than Raspberry Rascals – www.raspberryrascals.com.au!

Local stockist of some of the best international high end children’s fashion brands in the world, Di at Raspberry Rascals keeps her ear to the ground and is a reliable source for the hottest new brands around.

Take Nellystella for example: so new that it’s only available for pre-order at the moment, this Taiwanese brand is going to be BIG news in Australia.  ‘The darling of your daughter’s wardrobe’, Nellystella creator Nelly Chen takes inspiration from her early years in Europe, and mixes in plenty of playful charm to create a truly original collection which features sumptuous fabrics and striking prints.

Put your order in for delivery in February 2010, and be quick about it as stocks are going to be very limited.

Above: Nellystella delights

Turning our eyes to New York, we have two beautiful brands to check out: Pink Chicken New York, and Kit + Lili New York.

Pink Chicken’s beautiful trans-seasonal dresses are ideal for the Australian climate – cool enough to be worn in spring and summer and perfect for layering up in autumn and winter, these dresses are seriously hip!  Angela’s daughters have  been fans for a while now, and with designs like the ones pictured below, it’s really not hard to see why.  I particularly love the Paisley Gemma Dress – what a fantastic print!

Kit + Lili is another on-trend New York label, with a delightfully whimsical approach to modern childhood basics such as sunsuits, rompers, leggings, skirts and – mums of boys will be glad to note – some very funky boys’ tees.  The current Kit + Lili collection is heavenly; floaty fabrics teamed with bright and modern prints for girlswear, and OMG, the rompers for babies!! You’ve got to check them out, totally adorable.

KidStyleFile readers rejoice! You can take 15% off store-wide at Raspberry Rascals until 11 October 2009 using the code ‘KSF15′ – and this applies to winter stock as well, which is already discounted by up to 50%!

If you’d like an even bigger discount than that, then throw your hat into the ring for the ‘Name the Rascals’ competition. If your names for the two little mascots are chosen, you’ll receive a whopping 25% off store-wide for twelve whole months!!!

The prices quoted below in red are applicable with discount code ‘KSF15′. Expires 11 October 2009.

R – Kit + Lili Marina Skirt – Daisies In The Grass, $88.00 $80.00 $68.00
A – Kit + Lili Boys’ Tees – Crane and Target, $48.00ea $40.80ea
S – NellyStella Carol Playsuit – Large Floral, $74.95 $63.70
P – Pink Chicken Grapevine Sage Dress, $88.00 $74.80
B – Pink Chicken Owl Print Tess Dress, $88.00 $74.80
E – NellyStella Carol Playsuit – Rainbow Stripes, $74.95 $63.70
R – Kit + Lili Lulu Sunsuit – Pink Pansy, $60.00 $51.00
R – Pink Chicken Paisley Gemma Dress, $88.00 $74.80
Y – Pink Chicken Chambray Sophia Dress, $88.00 $74.80

Raspberry Rascals is stocked with items from designers Nellystella, Lucy Sykes, Chalk n Cheese, Kit + Lili, Jolie + Jane, Pink Chicken, Monkey Toes, Polka, Tiny Mammoth, Morgan Wills, Three Little Tees and Dolly Up.

Raspberry Rascals offer GREAT rates for shipping – Express Post for $6.95 Australia wide and FREE postage for orders over $150. See Deliveries and Shipping for details including International orders.

Today’s post written by Anna

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I love summer, it’s my favourite time of year!

There is something so magical about children and summer, is there not? I love watching the little ones play barefoot and carefree; enjoying all the fun summer has to offer – it’s a  picture that brings true warmth to the soul.

And I don’t think I’m the only one: it strikes me that Hayley from Little Pinwheel – www.littlepinwheel.com.au must be a fellow summertime babe. As the first day of summer draws closer, Hayley is throwing open her top online store in celebration.

KidStyleFile readers have been invited to join Hayley in her summertime delight: until 30 September 2009 you can take a generous discount of 15% off storewide at Little Pinwheel! That includes winter stock that has already been marked down. Plus, it also applies to all the beautiful new summer ranges that have only just arrived.  Woohoo!  The code for this offer is ‘KSF15′.

Hayley has impeccable taste, she really does, so if it’s style you’re after this summer, you cannot go wrong if you head to the New Arrivals page,  Anything from these pages has the seal of approval from this stylish mama!

The newest summer stock to arrive  at Little Pinwheel is from Three Little Trees and Rittenhouse.  Both these brands have some absolutley delightful items on offer for babies, boys and gilrs.

I think the Rittenhouse Dylan Suit is a very stylish take on a playsuit for little ones. And I just adore the Three Little Trees Bluebird Singlet for girls.  Check out pics below for more of my ‘newest to arrive’ favourites, from brands including Itch, Polka, Chalk n Cheese and Sudo.

If you like to be up with the very latest fashion, you may be excited to hear that Little Pinwheel has a hot new international label coming: Nelly Stella.  Stock does not arrive until February, but if you love the Nelly Stella Carol Playsuit as much as I think you might, you will need to pre-order now as they are already selling fast!

1. Nelly Stella Carol Playsuit – Rainbow Stripe (Pre-order now for delivery in Feb 2010) $74.95 less 15% off = $63.70
2. Sudo Ava Blouse $54.95 less 15% off = $46.70
3. Three Little Trees Bluebird Singlet $27.95 less 15% off = $23.75
   
4. Sudo Alifie V Neck Tee $39.95 less 15% off = $33.95
   
5. Three Little Trees Dragonfly Dress $49.95 less 15% off = $42.45
   
6. Itch Robot Tee Baby $34.95 less 15% off = $29.70
   
7. Rittenhouse Clouds Pilchers $39.95 less 15% off = $33.95
   
8. Polka Stockholm Singlet $37.95 less 15% off = $32.25
   
9. Itch Pinwheel Onesie $34.95 less 15% off = $29.70
   
10. Rittenhouse Dylan Suit $44.95 less 15% off = $38.20
    
11. Chalk n Cheese Ned Shorts $59.95 less 15% off = $50.95
    

At Little Pinwheel, you can find fashion for babies, boys and girls from labels: Polka, mill&mia, Sudo, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Itch, Dan300, 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.