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Today’s post written by Leah

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Major excitement time: Ten Little Indians –www.tenlittleindians.com.au – have an abundance of Autumn/Winter threads for the picking this week with the latest drop of Munster, Missie Munster, Little Horn, Minti, Alex & Ant, Big by Fiona, Cried Wolf, Gaia Organic Cotton, Purebaby and Bebe by Minihaha up for grabs, and Oobi AW2010 due for release this Friday, 12 March.  You won’t be disappointed with yet another amazing range that includes hip tweeds, delightful dresses, and trans-seasonal pieces through to toasty winter woollies. I cannot wait!! There are some great offers to further make your day, and here they come!

1. In celebration of the new season’s collections, Ten Little Indians are shouting KSF readers free shipping Australia-wide on orders $50+ until 19 March 2010. Enter “kidstylefile” at checkout to redeem.
2. There’s also a very special Oobi offer at Ten Little Indians from 12-19 March 2010 for our lucky readers: spend $50+ on the Oobi A/W10 range and receive a FREE Oobi Hair Rosette valued at $9.95.
3. Scoop super summer bargains in the Ten Little Indians sale section with up to 70% off summer stock (including 40% off ALL past season Big by Fiona stock!), but only while it lasts!

Woah! Can you believe all that? I’m going to be making the most of it, I can tell you!

In other news I’m beginning to plan for my kidlets yearly birthday celebrations,  and Ten Little Indians is giving me some great options with party products that include cardboard bunting (no huffing and puffing filling those balloons at my house this year!), paper chain party products reminiscent of our youth, garlands, cupcake products and more. I am completely taken with the 3-Tier Cupcake Holder, just perfect for displaying mouthwatering delights.

That’s all for all now, folks, gotta run, gotta shop!

1. Big by Fiona Pom Pom Crochet Poncho $94.95
2. Gaia Lillypilly All in One Maeve $39.95
3. Gaia Paper Lantern Black Shirred Dress $54.95
4. Alex & Ant Denim Bird Pinafore $57.95
5. Minti Contrast Buzzy Crew Sweater $49.95
6. Books to Wear ‘My Robot’ PJs $39.95
7. Littlehorn Bon Appetite Long Sleeve Tee $44.95
8. TLI Retro Spot Paper Chain Kit $15.95
9. TLI Doctor Play Kit $18.00

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, 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 Express Post for flat rate shipping of $7.50 (deliveries over $150 are free) across Australia.  Flat rate international shipping charges available. Click here for further details.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Now all of us have our own special ‘happy places’, and mine is not only calming and joyful but also open to all of you: it’s none other than Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au.

Little Styles is a happy refuge for me because it’s loaded with over 2,000 beautiful and well designed children’s products from 100+ brands, it’s so easy to navigate, and the site is gorgeous to look at.  Plus right now it has a cache of new winter fashion from some of my most smile-inducing brands: Gaia Organic Cotton, Sooki Baby, Marquise, BIG by Fiona, Minti, Woof!, Bebe, Bonds, Munster, Books To Wear and Purebaby – and this is just the start of the winter stock due to arrive over the next few weeks at Little Styles.

The newest Bebe by Minihaha collections look too good to be true – the adorable Leila for girls (the bubble pinnie at #1 below is going to be one of the biggest hits this season) and Charlie for boys with it’s hip, understated monochrome and beige styling.  Gaia Organic Cotton also deserve a big shout out for their new season gorgeousness – I adore the 100% organic cotton velour footed onesies, and their separates are indispensable in my baby’s wardrobe so I can’t wait to stock up.

New toys and decor items are in from Alimrose starting from only $8.95, see a few of my faves below at #5; and pre-orders are now being taken for the hugely popular Vulli Treehouse.  So many of us either owned and loved, or desperately wanted (me!) one of these during their own childhoods that they’re simply flying off the shelves in Australia and supply can’t keep up with demand.  So pre-order your’s – ahem, your child’s – one now to make sure you don’t both miss out!  Email Terri to place your order.

The biggest, hugest, most exciting arrival of the season is of course going to be Oobi, and I can now announce that Little Styles will be stocking the *entire* Oobi A/W10 range!  It’ll launch on Friday 12 March, and Little Styles newsletter subscribers will get the first chance to snap up their favourite pieces. You have been warned so sign up now if you haven’t already; put your email addy in the subscribe box on the Little Styles hompeage. You can see a KSF exclusive preview of the to-die-for Oobi AW10 range here.

Grab some of the new goodies in-store at Little Styles, or scoop bargains up to 60% off in the sale section, with 10% off all orders over $65 for KidStyleFile for three days only until midnight on 10 March 2010. Enter discount code ‘ksfautumn‘ at checkout to redeem. Enjoy!

Don’t forget that you can take 10% off the prices below when you spend $65 or more and enter the code ‘ksfautumn’ at checkout. Offer expires Weds 10 March 2010.

1. Bebe Leila Long Sleeve Tee, $24.95; Bebe Leila Stripe Bubble Pinnie w/ Bodysuit, $44.95; Marquise Knitted Tights – Pink, $9.95
2. Munster: Baby Spotty Dinosaur Tee, $34.95; and Baby Gabba Legging, $34.95
3. Gaia Organic Cotton Primrose Stripe Footed Onesie, $39.95; Sooki Baby Funky Monkey Unisex Romper, $34.95; Gaia Organic Cotton Velour Footed Romper – Charcoal Stripe, $46.95
4. Vulli Magic Klorofil Tree House – Email to Pre-Order
5. BIG by Fiona Scanlan: Sequin Tutu – Gossamer, $119.00; and Sequinned Bow Headband, $22.95
6. Alimrose Designs: ‘Finn’ Reversible Cot Quilt, $98.95;  Flatties Giraffe – Buttercup, $20.95; Alimrose Designs Vivien Doll, $47.95; and Birdie Squeaker – Pink, $19.95

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge! See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Today I’d like to bring you this very special interview with Alex Riggs, the extraordinary creator of Oobi Baby & Kids, twice voted number 1 favourite baby and kids designer by you, KidStyleFile readers, in the KidStyleFile Annual Reader Survey.

The Autumn/Winter 2010 Oobi collection for boys and girls will be in stores from 12 March 2010. In the meantime enjoy this inside scoop!

- Angela.

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Hi, Alex, tell me about Oobi A/W10: what’s inspired you this season?

Boys used to pull my pigtails when I was a little girl and as an early teen I was in love with David Bowie for ages (still shocked I never married him!). That’s about all I know about boys really. They are a complete mystery to me in so many ways (try asking a man the same about women and I’m sure he’ll say they are a complete mystery to him too!).

But I know how I like a boy – or man -  to dress. Sharp little jackets, funky shirts, nice retro touches, a rugged fitted Henley Tee and buttersoft jeans. Throw in a vest and some tweed and I’m a happy camper. No bling, nothing too fancy, just a quirky touch here and there, some neat tailoring and clever cuts and colours.

This season for little boys we’ve created a sweet range of tailored jackets with superfunky stripy lining that can be mixed and matched with our new Henley Tees (check out the cool buttons I found!) and created a range that I think is pretty well-rounded. I think that no matter what your style you can mix it up and create your own look. Red cowboy with grey vest, tweed pants and navy jacket? Cool. The same look with jeans and a Henley? Sure. It all works together because I chose the entire colour palette to co-ordinate without being matchy. I think that should make any busy mum’s job way easier.

For girls I’ve been inspired by Paris (a girl can dream, right?). Fresh, crisp French navy and white with bold touches of red feature heavily (the shirt dress is so Audrey-Hepburn-in-Paris!)

On the flipside, we’ve got some really autumnal stained berry colours, rich tweeds and some really old-fashioned shapes. We are loving our little swing coats with the beautiful ribbon features. The coat is lined in really soft jersey so they’re easy to wear and the hoodie has Oobi house-designed fabric peeking out.

Our Tweed bubble dresses are very quirky and I know they are not for everyone, but they are totally for me. I am so in love with this look and I hope there will be a bunch of mums that dig it too. Little crystal buttons and some seriously impressive pleating work just finish the garment so beautifully. The pleating was done for me by a special artisan who only works in pleating and has created garments for some very famous designers.

I’m especially pleased with how our appliqué work came out this season. Oobi is pretty well known for our appliqué dresses and pants and I found some lovely vintage-y fabrics to mix-and-match with my own Oobi prints. I think that the combos are really cute and I hope that everyone else likes them too. I always try and make mixing-and-matching easy so there are some great tees, retro headscarves and clips that go with everything plus some lovely tights and leggings to keep warm over winter.

You travelled to Toyko, Japan, recently. I know Oobi has been a best-seller in Japan for a while now. How was your trip?

We were invited to Tokyo to see Oobi sold in one of the big department stores there. Oobi has sold really well in Japan for a few years, but this was a huge big deal for us – lots of excitement (and lots of eating, eating, eating!).

The Silver-Grey Smock Dress with Rosette (also available in Dusky Pink, not shown) is inspired by Japan. The pleating is all hand-made and designed to work a little like origami. The fabric is gorgeous and soft and I think our little model wears it really well with her diamanté tights.

Notes on the Tokyo Pics: The one with the spinning top is not retouched in any way, that’s a paper cut-out! Terry and I are desperately trying to import one of those pandas for the warehouse. We like the idea of Ben riding around on those collecting cartons. The band… Ummm.. Because you’re never too old? A pic of this very cool band called Polysics that we went to see one night. Loads of fun, made me feel 24 again. Our distributor took us around on an Oobi stores shopping spree and we stopped here on the way, one of the most beautiful stores I’ve ever seen. We had a ‘pop up’ store in this super-funky area called Omotosando Hills (very “The Hills” – “Omotosando Hills”). Full of Gucci and Chanel all that stuff. As I was walking I saw a guy who looked like a rock star walking a monkey on a lead. Blurry pic because he wouldn’t stop his stride. My delicious lunch. Found it hard to eat it it was so beautiful. We weren’t even anywhere fancy, just a regular restaurant. All reasons why I love Japan!

I love the illustrations you have used with the photos in this season’s collection. Reminds me of old-school Disney in the 50’s: what was it inspired by?

The idea actually came when I was looking at this gorgeous Judith Fritchman drawing of a child on a swing. I thought how beautiful pencil drawings are and I immediately thought of one of our “Oobi Babies” who could rise to the challenge of pretending to be on a swing. The idea just kind of developed from there and most of the drawings using the babies were drawn in after the shoot to correspond with their spontaneous actions. Other shots we asked the children to ‘make believe’ which they did really well. There’s a little story throughout our catalogue this season and it’s written like a children’s book from the 1950s. It was the most fun concept and shoot ever.

Oobi Autumn/Winter 2010 will be available from stockists from 12 March 2010. Boy’s wear goes up to 5 years and girl’s wear goes up to size 6 years; the new release ‘Darcy’ skirts go up to size lucky number 7. Prices for all pieces range from $17.95 – $69.95. Follow Alex on the Oobi Baby & Kids blog, and let her know you’re a fan on Facebook.

Today’s post written by Miki

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If you’re looking for a party, I can tell you that it’s happening right now over at Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au.  Every time I visit the store – which is often, it’s a favourite! – something exciting is going on, and there’s always something new for me to fall in love with.

Take right now for example: Winter stock is beginning to arrive, and that always gets me excited – I love winter fashion.  I’m really impressed by Bonds this season; what used to be a good-but-basic brand has really come into its own in recent seasons’ collections and the current Bonds range is hip and happenin’.  Funky prints, great colourways and incredibly comfy fabrics make it a winner in every way, but when buying just remember to go up a size as Bonds gear is traditionally on the small side.

Also new at Little Styles is the iconic Sophie the Giraffe, or Sophie la Girafe as she’s known in her native France.  We have a Sophie in our household and she’s just gorgeous – lovely soft 100% natural rubber, her sweet smile and her happy squeak make her incredibly popular with me and my five month old.  If I’m going out and need something to entertain him, Sophie is the first thing I throw in the nappy bag. Little Styles also stock Sophie’s friends, the Chan Pie Gnon chew toys.  Too cute!

Yet more new arrivals include Skip Hop’s Zoo Packs, the fabulous and colourful Lifefactory WeeGo glass bottles, new Tiger Tribe (see below for TT soft toys, adorable), new Sparkle T, new Alex bath toys, new Hess-Spielzeug baby toys, and loads of top ups of styles that sold out over Christmas.  Terri and her team sure have been busy!

The Little Styles huge summer fashion sale is in full swing, with up to 60% off on top brands, including Oobi, Sooki Baby, Bonds, Big By Fiona, Gaia and Purebaby.  And speaking of discounts, you’ll want to take note of this:  Terri is giving KidStyleFile readers 10% off store-wide, including sale stock, *on all orders $65 (before postage is added).  This offer ends aat midnight 12 February 2010.  Enter the discount code ‘febfun‘ at checkout to redeem. Enjoy!

You can take 10% off the prices below when you spend over $65 in one transaction (before postage), using the code ‘febfun’.  This offer expires midnight 12 February 2010.

1. Bebe by Minihaha Molly Wrap Footed Romper, $36.95; and Noah Stripe Footed Romper, $35.95
2. Bonds Birdie PJs – Grey, $26.95; Bonds Lil Wonder 3/4 Sleeve Tee – Dark Pink, $15.95 and Bonds Stretchies Bear Print Legging, $16.95
3. Sophie The Giraffe Teething Toy, $35.95; Chan Pie Gnon Chew Toy, $25.95
4. SkipHop Zoo Pack – Mouse, $39.95; and Dog, $39.95
5. Tiger Tribe Softie Elephant Rattle, $19.95; Tiger Tribe Daisy Pigtail Rag Doll, $34.95; LifeFactory WeeGo Glass Bottles, from $19.95
SALE: Tiny Mammoth Skeleton Ghost Tee, $39.95 $27.95; Oobi Baby Carmen Dress – Buttons, $44.95 $29.95; Sooki Baby Funky Monkey Holiday Snapsuit, $26.95 $19.95; Bluebird & Honey Sundress With Brooch, $43.95 $35.95

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge! See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Today’s post written by Miki

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The ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – Big Summer Sale has been running for a couple of weeks now, and although the phenomenal bargains (see below for more on those!) have had stock flying off the shelves almost faster than Bronwyn and her team can keep up, there are still some absolute steals from hot designers up for grabs.

This unmissable event includes current stock from some of the most coveted brands from Australia and abroad at rock bottom prices – including plenty below cost price!  This is what’s on offer:

• Oobi Baby & Kids up to 40% off
• OshKosh 45% off – below cost!
• Baobab 30% off
• Moppit 40% off
• Bonds 30% off
• Purebaby up to 30% off
• Cuddlefish 40% off
• Snugglebum up to half price!
• En Gry + Sif 30% off
• Baby Bloch Slippers up to 50% off

But hold your horses, shopaholics!  Before you go charging off to fill your shopping cart, take on board this important piece of information: you can now take an *extra 5%* off all sale stock at ShopHouse! Use the discount code ‘KSFSALE2‘  to redeem on sale stock only until the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday 10 February 2010.

So this means that with the additional discount, adorable Oobi Japanese Wash Jeans in boy and girl styles are $49.95 $28.45, Cuddlefish swim gear is down to a miniscule $15.15, and a great selection of ultra hip Bonds rompers are now $21.95 $15.15!

Ready… steady… GO!!!!

The prices below are valid until midnight on Tuesday 9 February 2010, using the code ‘KSFSALE2′.

1. Oobi Baby Japanese Wash Whale Jeans, $49.95 $29.95 extra 5% off = 28.45
2. Oobi Baby Carmen Dress – Buttons, $44.95 $29.95 extra 5% off = $28.45
3. Alimrose Designs Bird House Mobile – Red, $42.95 $31.95 extra 5% off = $30.35
4. Oobi Baby Retro Swirl Lulu Skirt, $54.95 $45.95 extra 5% off = $43.65
5. Moppit Slouch Pant, $49.95 $32.95 extra 5% off = $31.30
6. Bonds Charcoal Car Tee, $16.95 $12.95 extra 5% off = $12.30
7. Cuddlefish Navy Stripe Short Swim Tee, $39.95 $22.95 extra 5% off = $21.80; and Shorts, $24.95 $15.95 extra 5% off = $15.15
8. Baobab Peacock Dress, $45.95 $31.95 extra 5% off = $30.35
9. En Gry + Sif Felt Mice (2 pack), $32.95 $22.95 extra 5% off = $21.80
10. Bonds Pirate Romper, $21.95 $15.95 extra 5% off = $15.15
11. OshKosh Indi Blues Dress, $74.95 $41.22 extra 5% off = $39.15

ShopHouse stocks the following brands: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Bonds, Cocoon Couture, Cookey Cat Artworks, Cuddlefish, Eco Kid.,Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Teen, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Look At The Wall, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Moltex Nappies, Monday’s Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby + Kids, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Designs, Serena & Lily, ShopHouse, The Little Experience, Wotnot, Yunginz, and OshKosh while stocks last.

Wherever you live in Australia, ShopHouse delivers for the flat rate of $6.95. International orders are delivered for $20. See the Delivery Page for full terms and conditions.

Today’s post written by Leah

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I’m sure you’ve heard about celebrities having whole department stores closed especially for them so they can leisurely peruse their favourite labels in peace? Well, Baby’s Got Style – www.babysgotstyle.com.au - allows each and every one of us to feel like a Hollywood star, from their five star service to their extensive list of over 100 stylish labels.  As I become lost in all the gorgeous items in-store, I too feel like I’m their special guest who’s had the store closed especially for her with surprises laid out here and there for me to sample.

This week is going to be hard on my bank balance as Baby’s Got Style have just let loose with a massive reductions of up to 60% off on products in their sale warehouse, and 350+ products in the mix ! This sale will pack up on Tuesday 9 February 2010, or while stock holds out.

Stellar fashion pieces from labels including Munster, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Oobi, Little Horn and Rock Your Baby are all included in this mega-sale event, and are ripe for the pickings. I have my eye on the entire range of BIG by Fiona Scanlan (Miss N will almost fit in her starting size 2 this year!! Yay!) which is virtually all reduced and begining at a looooooow $24.95.!  For Master R I love the Polka Trilby Hat and a number of the Munster tee’s such as Peacemaker. I just love the Baby’s Got Style have a wealth of clothing for boys!

BGS is always at the forefront of what’s happening, and new stock is continuously being rolled out. This week check out fashion from Tea Pony, basics from Bonds and toys from Sparkle T, as well as the awesome Wean Machine which makes food creation for your 6 month old+ baby that little bit easier.

Sign up for the Baby’s Got Style newsletter, now out weekly, to get your fill of store news and automatically go into the draw to win a $200 voucher *every week*!! Baby’s Got Style also hang out on Facebook and on Twitter, so join the club and join in!

1. BIG by Fiona Scanlan Stripe Tutu Dress- red Was $79.95 NOW $39.95
2. Minti Heart Cloud Pink Tee Was $32.95 NOW $25.95 AND Polka Mermaid Yoga Shorts Was $44.95 NOW $24.95
3. Little Horn Chelsea Dress Was $49.95 NOW $29.95
4. Oobi Baby Owl Dress + Socks Suitcase Set Was $59.95 NOW $38.95
5. Peace Street Baby Pink Mexican Shift Dress Was $59.95 NOW $35.95
6. Little Horn Bolted Beach Boardie Was $44.95 NOW $35.95
7. Munster A Bit of Bling Tee Was $39.95 NOW $29.95
8. Snugglebum Shark Tail Pyjama Set Was $34.95 NOW $25.95
9. Oobi Baby Yee ha Cowboy Shirt- Red Was $34.95 NOW $27.95
10. Ouch Checked Cargo Short Was $44.95 NOW $26.95
11. Alimrose Designs Sailor Doll Was $41.95 NOW $20.95
12. Story-time Paddle Mask Set- Red Riding Was $27.50 NOW $13.95

Baby’s Got Style stock the following brands: Aden and Anais, Albetta, Alex and Charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby’s Got Style, BabyLegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bebe, Bebe au Lait, Belli Skincare, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bobbleart, Bonds, Built NY, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Children of the Revolution, Cloud B, Coco & Ginger, Cold Coffee, Collette Dinnigan Enfant, Cried Wolf, Dobbin and Drum, Dripstik, Dwell Studio, Eeboo, Feeding Solutions, FLATOUT, Flipsy Flopsy Dolls, Flirty Bird, French Bull, Fresh Baked, Giddy Giddy, Global Style, Global Style Custom Made, Goorin Hats, Green to Grow, Haba, Itch Designs, Ivy Designs, Jasnor, Jooki, Kicky Pants, L’ll Fraser, Lark and Friends, Little Horn, LocoLili!, Lovestamp, Mamas & Papas, Marquise, Miatom, Mill & Mia, mine by Kayla, Minimonkey, Minti, Mooo, Munster, Nearly Nude, Noo Designs, Nowa Li, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Papoose, Peace Street, Peggy, Pink Theodore, Pixie Rose, Plumb, Polka, Precious L’il Things, Pure Baby, Rock Your Baby, Rockabye Baby, Seafolly, Small Paul, Snugglebum, Sooki Baby, Sozo, Sparkle T, Story-time, SuperTubes, Tea Pony, The Wall Sticker Company, Three Little Trees, Tiger Joe, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Tip Toey Joey, Tolo Toys, Tommee Tippee, Toshi, Urchin, Vice Versa, Walnut, Weleda, and Well Spotted.

Baby’s Got Style deliver in style (of course!). Overnight delivery Australia wide, is $6.95 for small parcels and $9.50 for large. (Orders must be placed before 1pm EST for delivery next business day). For International orders and all other specific details please see the Ordering and Delivery tabs at Baby’s Got Style.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Gather in close, people, because I have a secret to share.  ShopHouse – www.shophouse.com.au – is having a huge sale, and we at KSF are among the very first to know about it as it isn’t being advertised to the public for another week.

We have the chance to sneak in early and snap up the best of the bargains, and there are some great ones to be had!  Unlike many other sales, there are great levels of stock too, so as long as you’re quick then you’ll probably even find the exact size you’re after.

If you only hit one sale this season, this is the one.  Trust me on this: ShopHouse sales only happen twice a year, but when they do they’re absolutely spectacular. Check it out:

• Oobi Baby & Kids up to 40% off
• OshKosh 45% off – below cost!
• Baobab 30% off
• moppit 40% off
• Bonds 30% off
• Purebaby up to 30% off
• Cuddlefish 40% off
• Snugglebum up to half price!
• En Gry + Sif 30% off
• Baby Bloch Slippers up to 50% off

Yes, you read that list right: genuine article OshKosh is being discontinued at ShopHouse and so all of it is being sold off incredibly cheaply – below cost price!  This is the cheapest you’ll ever see OshKosh, so take advantage of it pronto.

1. Purebaby Growsuit – Sky Blue With Boat Applique, $34.95 $24.95
2. Purebaby Poppy Knitted Dress, $49.95 $32.95
3. OshKosh Tulip Printed Sundress, $79.95 $43.97
4. Oobi Baby Japanese Wash Jeans – Apple, $49.95 $29.95
5. Oobi Baby Lacy Broderie Anglaise Vest – Scarlet Red, $24.95 $19.95
6. Oobi Baby Tennis Skirt – Apple, $34.95 $16.95
7. Moppit Clown Face Tee, $39.95 $21.95
8. Cuddlefish Red Racerback One Piece, $44.95 $26.95
9. En Gry + Sif Felt Tea Set In Bag, $99.00 $69.95
10. Snugglebum ‘Snug’ Shortjohn PJ – Oliver Stripe, $34.95 $20.00

ShopHouse stocks the following brands: Adiri Natural Nurser, Alimrose, And The Little Dog Laughed, Annabel Trends, Baobab, Bod, Bonds, Cocoon Couture, Cookey Cat Artworks, Cuddlefish, Eco Kid.,Galmatic, Get Fresh, Huggalugs, ID Teen, Jedko Games Co, Kee-Ka, Kiddysac, Krooom, Lark, Lil’ Lana, Little Chipipi, Look At The Wall, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Moltex Nappies, Monday’s Child Pyjamas, Oobi Baby + Kids, Pebbles, Penny Scallan, Pure Baby, Red Wagon, Rileah Designs, Serena & Lily, ShopHouse, The Little Experience, Wotnot, Yunginz, and OshKosh while stocks last.

Wherever you live in Australia, ShopHouse delivers for the flat rate of $6.95. International orders are delivered for $20. See the Delivery Page for full terms and conditions.

Today’s post written by Anna

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Hey lovelies! Big shout out today for the very fashionable Buckets and Spades – www.bucketsandspades.com.au, with four little words that should make your smile: “Summer Sale On Now!!”

If you have little ones in your world, it would be hard not to find something for them in this bargain fest! Honestly, this sale is so good, and soooo extensive, you may in fact want to clear some time in your schedule to make sure you can make the very most of it: there are over 600 items included! Woo hoo!

Save a whopping 30-50% off* Summer clothing at Buckets and Spades.  You will find the best of kids fashion from the stylish likes of Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni, Guess, Diesel, Big by Fiona, Fiona,  Trelise Cooper Kids, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Hula Girl, Minti, Little Horn, Oobi, Ed Hardy, Shoes by Garvalin, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Bimbi, Diesel and Lelli Kelly. *Prices as marked  and only while stocks last. Free postage does not apply on sale items.

Top Designer labels are there shining their very best.  Check out my top picks below showcasing something for your little lady, your little man and your wee little babe!  Enjoy this sale while stocks last – which won’t be very long at these low prices!

So, lovelies, shop savvy and shop fast: head to Buckets & Spades now! (Made sure you read below for the B&S ordering process, which is a little different from most online stores.)

PS Buckets & Spades is now on Facebook too, and if you become a Fan before 1 January 2010, you’ll go into the running to WIN a AUD$150 Buckets & Spades gift voucher.

*Sale prices are as marked and quoted in red below.  These prices will only apply while stocks last. Free postage does not apply on sale items.

No links today, as B&S is a frames-based site. Use the search tool and the menu options on the Buckets & Spades site to locate the goodies below.

1. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Dress (Pirouette)  – was $94.00 now $69.00
2. GUESS Out of Africa Ruffle Blouse - was $79.95 now $59.00
3. FRED BARE Summer Floral Bow Dress - was $96.80 now $59.00
4. Trelise Cooper Kids Flights Of Passage Skirt - was $195.00 now $99.00
5. Hula Girl Twill Mid Thigh Short - were $71.50 now $49.00
6. BIG By Fiona Scanlan Spotty Jumpsuit – was $79.95 now $59.00
7. Tommy Rocket Land of Dark Tee – was $44.95 now $35.00
8. Minti Sleeveless Kiss Owl Hood - was $54.95 now $35.00
9. Tommy Rocket Check Bens Fave Shirt - was $54.95 now $35.00
10. FRED BARE Bamboo Print Short - were $66.00 now $39.00
11. Minti Shirt Tail Tee Icey Pop - was $39.95 now $29.00
12. Oobi Apples Milly Crisscross Dress - was $35.00 now $25.00
13. Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Bloomer – Enfant - were $29.00 now $19.00
14. Oobi Whale Sunday Suit – was $31.00 now $19.00

Buckets & Spades Ordering Process – PLEASE READ BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER

Because Buckets & Spades’ online store runs additionally to their two impressive bricks & mortar stores, there is a special process for placing orders:

1. Collect all the items you love into the shopping cart
2. Submit your order to Buckets and Spades - Note that no payment is required at this stage
3. After Zlata and her team receive your order they will check stock, and then phone you to arrange payment over the phone.

You will find fantastic designer brands at Buckets & Spades, including: Fred Bare, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, Diesel, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Trelise Cooper Kids, Guess, Fiona, Hula Girl, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Little Horn, Minti, Ed Hardy, Oobi, Little Horn and Petit Bateau.

Buckets & Spades send via Express Post only Australia wide. The charges are: up to 500gms, $7.00, up to 3kg, $10.00. International orders are warmly welcomed; contact Zlata for a quote via the ‘Contact us’ menu option.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Chances are, if your presents aren’t all finalised by now then you’re starting to get a little nervy.  Being the time of year that it is, you probably also need your cash to stretch as far as possible. Never fear!  All you need to do to solve these problems is head to Little Styles – www.littlestyles.com.au – where there is a colossal  – over 300! – section full of gifts under $25.

There’s also an incredibly helpful Christmas category, which not only has all things Christmas in it (think Cocoon Couture Santa Sacks, adorable Lark knitted tree decorations and more) but also an incredibly stylish and foolproof selection of Christmas day outfits. This means you can direct grandparents and the like to the outfits section and be assured that your kids will end up with a combo that you will be thrilled to see them in (fashion clangers be gone!)

Terri at Little Styles certainly hasn’t rested on her laurels in the leadup to Christmas: there is still lots of new stock arriving almost daily. Keep an eye out for Precious Lil Things, Flirty Bird, more new Tiger Tribe, Minti high summer fashion, Peace Street, Alex & Charli drink bottles, new For Walls, oodles of books, new Alimrose toys, fabulous Walnut hair accessories, and loads of new goodies from BobbleArt.

Santa’s elves have snuck into Little Styles and set up a discount code for KidStyleFile readers: 15% off all orders over $65 until 21 December 2009. Enter discount code ’santa’ at checkout to redeem. Don’t miss a trick in the Little Styles sale section, where a fantastic selection of items have been discounted by up to 50% off. That includes the NEW season Sooki Baby (a big favourite of mine), which has all been discounted by 20% – or if you spend over $65 and use the discount code, it’s 35% off!

Lastly, always keep in mind Little Styles’ flat rate NEXT DAY delivery (perfect for last minute shopping), with FREE delivery over $150, free giftwrapping, over 90 labels and over 1800 products. Plus if you become a fan of Little Styles on Facebook, you’ll receive up to the minute updates, and when new stock arrives this often that’s well worth it!

You can take 15% off the prices below if you spend over $65 in one transaction. Just enter ’santa’ at checkout by 21 December 2009.

1. Toys: Tiger Tribe Jet Racer Aeroplane Set, $11.95; Sparkle T Tea Set Stand, $61.95; Wooden Doll Family Puzzle Set, $26.95
2. Christmas Fashion: Giddy Giddy Red Apple Hair Clip, $9.95; Oobi Retro Ruched Dress – Green Dots, and Red Dots, $29.95ea; Cheeky Little Soles Baby Ballet Shoes, $35.95
3. Bluebird & Honey Bloomer & Tee Gift Set – Fawn, $43.95; BLiNK Designs Printed Singlet – Elephant, $23.95; Minti Bomb Grey Short, $30.95
4. Minti Shoestring Dress – Black, $44.95
5. Froggy Green Board Book, $14.95
6. Rush Shoulder Backpack – Pirates, $29.95; Rush Suitcase XS Girls Doll, $5.95

Little Styles stocks fashion, toys and accessories from the following list of brands: Aden & Anais, Adiri, Albetta, Alex, alex & charli, Alimrose Designs, Annabel Trends, Baby Gund, Babykids, Babylegs, Babylicious, Baobab, Bbox, Bebe, Bebe Au Lait, Belly Art, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Blabla, BLINK Designs, Bluebird & Honey, Bobbleart, Bonds, Busybee Friends, Cheeky Little Soles, Cheeky Monkey, Cloud B, Cocoon Couture, Deglingos, Elodie Details, Fish Lilly, Flipsy Flopsy Doll Co., Flirty Bird, ForWalls, French Bull, Fresh Bakes, Gala Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Gimmo, Global Style custom, Haba, Hess-Spielzebug, Infancy, Infantino, Isoki, Itch Design, Jack & Lily, Jasnor, Kathe Kruse, Lakeland Design, Lark and Friends, L’il Fraser Collection, Little Chippi, Little Styles, Love Police, Mamas and Papas, Marquis, Melissa & Doug toys, Miatom, Milk Baby, Minimonkey, Minti, Moppit, Muddy Cloud, Noo Design, Oobi, Paper Eskimo, Pink Thodore, Plum, Precious L’il Thingsm Purebaby, Rockabye baby!, Rush, Russ, Sevi, Sigikid, Skeanie, Skip Hop, Sooki Baby, Super Zeros, SwaddleDesigns, Three Little Trees, Tiny Mammoth, Tiny Revolutionary, Tiny Tribe, Vintage Kid, Walnut, Well Spotted, Woof!, WOW toys.

Little Styles deliver Australia-wide for the flat fee of $7.50. Orders over $150 are delivered FREE of charge! See ordering and delivery for more information, including international shipping rates.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Who’s keeping count of how many days til Christmas?  I’m sure I’m not the only one, but if I am… there’s SIXTEEN DAYS TO GO!

So this means that if you haven’t finalised all your shopping, it’s time to start thinking seriously about it. I recommend doing what I’ve done this year, which is to do all my shopping online. It’s ever so much easier than fighting your way through crowded shopping centres, and with stores like Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au – you know you’ll be getting the most stylish gifts and outfits around.

Paperartzi Boutique stocks the creme de la creme of childrens brands, including Fred Bare, Oobi, Mamas & Papas, BIG by Fiona Scanlan, Alimrose Designs and dozens more. But that’s not even close to all you’ll find in store, because there’s also a wonderful selection of fashion for the yummy mummy including the much coveted Seraphine maternity jeans, American Vintage, Juicy Bear and Hudson Jeans.  Mums will also be keen to note the divinely high end nappy bags from il Tutto and Jooki – go on, treat yourself or pointedly send your husband or partner the link.

You really can’t go wrong here for kids gifts either. I think the new freestanding puzzles from Artiwoods are absolutely beautiful – the kind of thing you’ll want to leave on display once it’s done, rather than packing it away, and there’s a great choice of designs.  I also have to point out the Wheely Bugs (my boys will be finding these under the tree this year), and the ultra snuggly teddy bears from (minimink): awwwwww.

Drop-dead bargains? Paperartzi has those too, big style: be sure to stop in at the Clearance Section where you’ll find fine designer kids clothing on sale up to 75% off.

Melissa at Paperartzi has a wonderful shopping incentive running for you this Christmas:

1. Spend over $100+ and receive a $20 gift voucher + free postage
   
2. Spend over $150 and receive a FREE Oobi Space Hopper, rrp $29.95 + free postage
   
3. Spend $300+ and receive a $45 gift voucher + a FREE Oobi Space Hopper, rrp $29.95 + free postage
   

Enter code ‘KIDSTYLE-VOUCHER’ until 24 December 2009 to redeem these offers. Free postage available to Australia delivery addresses only. Vouchers are to be used on future purchases and are not redeemable for cash.

Paperartzi Boutique also have a lovely bricks-and-mortar store located in Echuca, Victoria, so make sure you drop in for a browse and say hi to Melissa on behalf of KidStyleFile readers if you’re in the area.

1. Fred Bare Crystal Bear Head Tee, $40.95; BIG by Fiona Carnivale Skirt, $59.95
2. Kringlering, $14.95
3. Merino Kids Cocooi Baby Wrap & Beanie, $69.95
4. Claesens Short Sleeve Tee – Light Blue, $29.95; Tommy Rocket ‘Check Me Out’ Shorts, $64.95
5. Sigg Drink Bottle – Safari Fun, $38.95
6. Wheely Bug Bee – Large, $119.00
7. (minimink) Teddy – Honey, $18.00
8. Lark Knitted Cakes, $10.95 $10.40
9. Movables Outer Space Wall Stickers, $59.95
10. Artiwood Sealife Puzzle, $45.95

Paperartzi Boutique caters for babies and kids from birth right through to 16 years. Brands include Aden+Anais, Alimrose Designs, Big by Fiona Scanlan, Bobble Art, Bright Baby, Bugaboo, Cheeky Little Soles, Cocoon Clothing, Cocoon Couture, Danish By Design, David Fussenegger, Eeni Meeni Mini Moh, Eyetribe, Fairy Floss Creations, Fiona by Fiona Scanlan, Fish  Lilly, Fred Bare, Haba, Huckleberry Lane, Huggalugs, Il Tutto, Jooki, Lark Made, L’il Fraser Collection, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, Movables, More 4 Boys, One Red Fly, Oobi Baby, Ouch, Paperartzi, Paper Eskimo, Silver Cross, Sooki Baby, Taia Hair Clips, Tiger Tribe, Tiny Tribe, Tip Toey Joey, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Wheely Bug, and Willow and Finn, with swimwear from Seafolly and Cuddle Fish arriving soon together with the delicious new Chook Leaf Shoes.

For maternity and yummy mummy fashion, Paperartzi stock the following labels: Metalicus, American Vintage and Juicy Bear (sooo soft and comfy!), plus Seraphine maternity jeans. Paperartzi Boutique is also expanding their labels for mums to include Gypsy 05, Hudson Jeans, Fluxus, Viktoria & Woods, Anna Campbell and Abi & Joseph, not far away.

For prestige  stationery and scrapbooking supplies, Paperartzi Boutique stock from the following brands: American Crafts, Basic Grey, Basic Grey, Bazzill Basics, Cristina Re, Hipp, Kaiser Craft, Kikki K, Making Memories, My Minds Eye, Paperartzi, Provo Craft, REDD Leather and Tombow.

Paperartzi Boutique charges a flat rate fee $8.50 for postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $150 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.