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Today’s post written by Leah

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Gosh I love spring! It’s the perfect time for new beginnings, a new wardrobe and an opportunity to take some time out and smell all the gorgeous flowers blooming in the garden. Chicks hatch from their eggs, the lizards start climbing out from the dark to rest on the rockery and the kidlets are finally released into the back yard to giggle, jump and tiptoe through the daisies. Oh yes, Springtime is glorious.

CornflowerBlue – www.cornflowerblue.com.au- has blossomed this spring with a whole new look and a wardrobe full of glorious organic, eco and ethical kids wear from Gaia, Green Eyed Monster, Purebaby, Fabrik, Ramalama and Monte and Tex ripe for the picking. With a streamlined shopping cart added, and bigger, crisper pictures, the rejuvenation makes shopping easier. You can even shop via specialist categories such as organic, fair, handmade and Australian Made.

As an 80s child myself, I have my eye on the Well Spotted Force Tee as Star Wars always makes me nostalgic and Master R has just taken a shinning to ol’ Luke Skywalker. Also in my sights is the Green Eyed Monster Chopper T-shirt because I always wanted a bike like that and I’m sure Master R will grin. For practicality, the Gaia BMIX Hoodie is lightweight enough for Spring but sure to keep the breeze at bay.

Of course, at CFB Miss N doesn’t miss out with so many choices. My first season picking is the Ramalama Pocket Dress as it’s perfect for holding her lippy (clear gloss – she doesn’t know the difference and a few coins) and the Green Eyed Monster Girls Shorts in denim.

Widen your Spring smile with 10% off all of CornflowerBlue’s new season stock especially for KSF readers. Enter discount code ‘KSF_SPRING‘ at check out until 20 September 2010. Also be sure to scope CornflowerBlue’s super Bargain Bin with cheap finds starting at $9.95, and sign up to the fab new clubCFB loyalty program to enjoy great benefits.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code ( ‘KSF_SPRING‘) until 20 September 2010.

1. Well Spotted Next Big Thing Tee $32.00 LESS 10%= $28.80
2. Ramalama Ruffle Dress $44.99 LESS 10%= $40.49 Old Soles Flower Top Mary Jane $45.00 LESS 10%= $40.50
3. Ramalama Pocket Dress $44.99 LESS 10%= $40.49
4. Green Eyed Monster Drum and Trace Tee $35.00 LESS 10%= $31.50
5. Green Eyed Monster Butterflies Tee $37.00 LESS 10%= $33.30
6. Gaia Organic Cotton BMIX Hoodie $34.95 LESS 10%= $31.46 Gaia Organic Cotton BMIX Shorts – Navy $29.95 LESS 10%= $26.96 Gaia Organic Cotton Playday Top $29.95 LESS 10%= $26.96
7. Green Eyed Monster Long Denim Shorts $49.00 LESS 10%= $44.10
8. Green Eyed Monster Girls Shorts $49.00 LESS 10% = $44.10
9. Well Spotted Force Tee $32.00 LESS 10%= $28.80 Green Eyed Monster Long Denim Shorts $49.00

Cornflowerblue stocks a range of beautiful, ethical and organic brands including: Purebaby, Gaia Organic Cotton, Little Armourie, La Queue du Chat, Go Gently Baby, Paperwings, Three Little Trees, Fabrik, Nanny Pickle, Eternal Creation, Well Spotted, Apple and Bee, Bornsage, Eco Peko, Tiny Revolutionary, Cheeky Chickies, Green Eyed Monster, Old Soles, Minime of Sydney, and Foundation of Love.

Cornflowerblue offer same day Express Post shipping for $8.00 Australia-wide, when orders are placed before 1pm. They will also happily ship internationally.  For full delivery information please see here.

This post written by Miki

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I was about to say ‘raise your hand if you love stylish kids gear at bargain prices!’. But of course you do; that’s why you read KidStyleFile!  So instead of that I’m going to get straight down to business, because today’s showcased sale is a particularly good one.

I’m talking about The Infant Boutique – www.theinfantboutique.com.au – which has a massive Specials section with a huge range of stock up up to 50% off. Prices are as marked and the sale is only while stocks last. (Hurry, hurry drive the fire truck!)

Brands like Polka, Gaia Organic Cotton, Thilde, See Kai Run, Little Leona and Nido are half price, and prestige nappy bags  from Ramalama, Storksak, Apple & Bee are marked down by 20% which is just too much temptation for me. I’m getting my credit card out as I type!

Loads of exciting new products are arriving instore too.  The SkipHop translucent bottle dryer is a fantastic space-saving idea for a kitchen bench and looks sleek and modern as well, while the Anton’s Lane cot bedding sets are just beautiful.  I love the Forest Play set in blue, which is so sweet and fresh, and genuinely unisex, which is rare.

Enough talk now, time to make like a tiger and *pounce*!

1. Polka Bathing Suit – Peacock Mermaid, $69.95 $34.98 – that’s 50% off!
2. Ramalama Jaclyn Bag – Saltbars, $285.00 $228.00 – that’s 20% off!
3. SkipHop Translucent Bottle Dryer
4. The Thilde Pocket, $74.95 $37.48 – that’s 50% off!
5. Smaller by See Kai Run – Max Fisherman Sandal, $54.95 $38.47 – that’s 50% off!
6. Apple & Bee Canvas Baby Bag – Khaki, $129.00 $103.20 – that’s 20% off!
7. Anton’s Lane Designer Bedding Cot Sheet Set – Forest Play, $169.95 NEW!
8. Lunch Mail – I Believe In You!, $13.50 NEW!
9. Little Leona Olivia The Owl Dress, $75.00 $37.50 – that’s 50% off!
10. Nido Organic Gift Set 2, $85.95 $42.98 – that’s 50% off!
11. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Gracie’ Dress, $39.99 $20.00 – that’s 50% off!; and ‘Gracie’ Bloomer, $32.99 $16.50 – that’s 50% off!
12. Gaia Organic Cotton ‘Ahoy’ Tee – Red Marle Stripe, $39.99 $20.00 – that’s 50% off!; and ‘Ahoy’ Shorts – Navy, $54.99 $27.50 – that’s 50% off!

The Infant Boutique stock the following HUGE selection of quality brands: Aden and Anais, Adiri, An Angel at My Table, Anamalz, And Me Too, Annie B, ApplePie Design, Babies Only, Babu, Baby Couture, BabyLegs, Babymoov, Bajo,Bee & Tree, Bholu, BlaBla, Black & Blum, Brave New Word, Brooklan Tree, Cavania Cards, Cheeky Little Soles, Claesens, Coco & Eli, Cocoon Couture, Cuddle Fish, Cuski, Del Campo, Djeco, Dwellbaby, Earth Babies, Ebulobo, Emu Australia, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly,Frankie Ray, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Giimmo, Green to Grow, HandySitt, Happy Horse, Heimess, Herbie, I Love Mybabycino, iCandy, Imprintables, In Your Room, INKE, Isabelle Norman, IsaBooties, Isoki, Itch Design, Joanna Zhou for Mom, Karen Miles, Kids Kitchen, KinderKot, Kipiis, Kushies, Lil Fraser Collection, Lakeland Design, Lambini, Lambykins, Lark, Le Toy Van, Leander, Les Folies, Little Blue Fish, Little Chipipi, Little House, Little Kitchen, Little Pearls, Little Red Pear, Little Twig, Lorena Siminovich, Lotus Linens, Mamas & Papas, Mandalay Design, Manhattan Toy Company, Me Giant, Mi-House, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Rhubarb, Minimink, Miriam Bereson, Momiji, Monkey-do, Moulin Roty, Mumi & Bubi, Nature Baby, Natures Child, Nice4Neez, NooNoo Design, Nurtured by Nature, Oeuf, NYC, OUCH Clothing, Pakhuis Oost, Peanut Shell, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Popover Apron, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Ramalama, Ramona Ramona, Red Plum Linen, RJSP, Room Seven, Rouge Living, RosenbergCpg, Sandra Isaksson, Sandy Cousens Art, See Kai Run, Seed Organic, Sew Your Own, SIGG, Sirch, Skip Hop, Squids, Stuffit, T4Tot, Tatiri, The Grassy Garden, The Infant Boutique, The Little Experience, The Source Products, The Wall Sticker Co, Thilde, Thread Design, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Under the Nile, Usborne Books, Vessel, Vulli, WallCandy, and Wheely Bug. Phew!

The Infant Boutique uses Regular Post or Express Australia Post. Delivery charges are based on destination, size and weight of your order.  Orders are dispatched twice weekly. The Infant Boutique currently only delivers within Australia. View the FAQ pagefor full customer service information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Ok, I am pretty much running around the house with a red light strapped to my head at the moment I’m so excited!! Trust me, you’ll be joining me when you hit up uber-cool baby and kids boutique Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – today.

Let me lay it on the line for you: it’s a sale of mega proportions with between 30-70% off ALL current and past season’s designer baby and kids clothing from Tiny Mammoth (the most cool and wonderfully happy tees for girls and boys and separates and rompers for babies, designed by Melbourne artist Beci Orpin), Samvara (woah, baby: Samvara’s tutus and ballet slippers take this genre to the next level), Moppit (Suri Cruise has been spotted wearing Moppit several times now), Nature Baby (organic deliciousness for babues), Kandy Crew (fab fashion forward pieces), Chalk n Cheese (retro-styled quality) and Heavenly Creature (whimsical appliqued tees). Plus investment leather baby carrier from Ramalama are on sale at 20% off, and you can pick up bedding and decor pieces from Sprout Design discounted by 10%-20 off.

See what I mean? Very cool, huh? But wait: there’s more!!! No steak knives, instead it’s a juicy extra store-wide discount, which will give you an additional 15% discount off everything at Bubba Funk – yep, even the sale goodies, and prestige brands like il Tutto! Use code KSFsale at checkout to redeem your extra savings. This offer expires on 23 August 2009, but I’d make your move now so you won’t miss out.

a. Beautiful Soles Apple Green Mary-Janes – $39.90 $29.95 less 15% disc = $25.45
b. Samvara Saskia Tutu – $62.90 $43.40 less 15% disc = $36.89
c. Samvara Leather Ballet Shoes – $89.00 $62.30 less 15% disc = $52.95
d. Chalk n Cheese Wool Cross-over Vest – $89.95 $62.97 less 15% disc = $53.52
e. Tiny Mammoth Face Tee – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47 and Tiny Mammoth Caveman Leggings – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47
f. Tiny Mammoth Jumpsuit – $59.95 $41.97 less 15% disc = $35.67 each
g. Sprout Design Cot Quilt – $39.90 $29.95 less 15% disc = $25.45
h. Ramalama Leather Baby Infant Carrier – $185.00 $148.00 less 15% disc = $125.80 each
i. Tiny Mammoth Tees – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47 each
j. Tiny Mammoth Ghost Glasses Tee – $39.95 $29.97 less 15% disc = $25.47
k. Tiny Mammoth Elephant Tee – $39.95 $28.00 less 15% disc = $23.80

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.

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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Mariana at Bubba Funk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – has just become a mum for the second time, with her delicious new baby boy recently arrived. With all the fabulous products that Mariana stocks at Bubba Funk, her newborn son is extremely well catered for!

Mums need love too, though, and Mariana has her pick of goodies in the Bubba Funk Yummy Mummy department, which offers mums a lovely selection of products to use with her bub: luxe baby bags and accessories from Australian designers Il Tutto and Isoki, top shelf baby slings from Minimonkey, and Ramalama, cosy Britt pram liners, and Bod body products just for Mum.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Bubba Funk is offering KSF members an exclusive 20% off all products in the Yummy Mummy department (excludes Gift Vouchers). Simply enter ‘YumMum’ at the checkout to redeem until 8 May 2009. Every order from the Yummy Mummy section will also receive a scrummy box of freckles. Mariana sure does know what a mum needs!

A. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – assorted designs $189.95 -$199 $151.96-$159.20 each
B. Bubba Funk Gift Vouchers – Choose from $50, $75 or $100 denominations (no discount applies)
C. Minimonkey 4-Way Baby Sling $79.95 $63.96
D. Ramalama Leather Baby Carrier $185.00 $148.00
E. Bod ‘Princess’ Gift Pack $54.95 $43.96
F. Bubba Funk ‘Yummy Mummy’ Gift Box $125.00 $100.00
G. ISOKI Reversible Nappy Bags – Saddle Bag, Urban $199.95 $159.96
H. Melobaby all-in-one nappy wallet & change mat $59.95 $47.96

Woah, any Mum would be thrilled to receive Il Tutto this Mother’s Day! Select from the range at Bubba Funk – each Italian Nappa leather bag is available in cream, black and red – and take 20% off until 8 May 2009. Sale prices are listed below; they snap back to normal on 9 May, so hustle, hustle!

Clockwise from top left:

Il Tutto Chiara Nappy Bag – Red $449.00 $359.20
Il Tutto Ava Nappy Bag – Black $299.00 $239.20
Il Tutto Monster Teddy Keyring – Red $19.95 $15.96
Il Tutto Bella Mini Bag – Red, $149.00 $119.20
Il Tutto Olivia Mini Bag – Red $129.00 $103.20

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, 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.

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

Post written by Miki

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Anytime I visit an online children’s boutique, the first thing I make a beeline for is always the sale category.  I love the thrill of finding bargains, and you never know what will turn up!

So imagine my delight when I found at The Infant Boutique – www.theinfantboutique.com.au – not one but THREE sale categories!

Yep, that’s right: Vikki at The Infant Boutique has three stunning and well-stocked sale categories: 20% off, 30%-40% off and 50%-70% off!

KSF readers get an extra special privilege at The Infant Boutique too: make a purchase (or six!) from any of The Infant Boutique’s sale items, and then mention our weekly newsletter, ‘KidStyleFile Deals & Steals Weekly’, in the comments section at checkout, and Vikki and will give you an extra 5% discount off the sale price! WOW-EE!!!

Note that this is valid on all sale items ONLY and is valid until 25 January 2009.

There are some massive bargains on top branded items in there: Djeco, one of my all-time favourite toy brands, is very well represented, as are others like Mini Rhubarb, Cocoon Couture, Babu, Annabel Trends and many more.

One of my favourite-est things in the whole store – and it’s in the 20% off sale category, bonus! – is the Djeco My Garage, pictured below.  What a great toy for a little boy, or even for a little girl who has an interest in cars!  Djeco toys are always well made, so the garage will serve for years of fun entertainment.  The little cars to go with it are 20% off too, so snap up one of each design while you’re at it!

If you’re in the market for a nappy bag then have a good browse through the 20% off category too.  You’ll find Isoki, SkipHop and one particularly delectable offering from Ramalama (which is actually 30% off).

The 50%-70% off category has loads and loads to choose from.  Loads of gorgeous bed linen, soft toys from Bholu, feeding accessories and lots of really lovely room decor.  And it’s all sooooo cheap!

Don’t forget that you can take an extra 5% off these sale prices by mentioning the KSF Deals & Steals newsletter in the comments section at checkout until 25 January 2009.

1. DwellStudio Animal Cushion – Boys Pig, $59.90 $41.93
2. Djeco ‘Lunch With Friends’, $79.95 $63.96
3. Djeco Silhouette Knight Puzzle, $29.95 $20.97
4. Djeco ‘My Garage’, $144.95 $115.96 and various Djeco vehicles, all $15.95 $12.76
5. Mumi & Bubi Solids Starter Kit, $29.95 $20.97
6. Mini Rhubarb Sailor Sam 3 Piece Dinner Set, $19.95 $15.96 and Sailor Sam Cutlery, $12.95 $10.36
7. Mini Rhubarb Annie Apple 3 Piece Dinner Set, $19.95 $15.96 and Annie Apple Cutlery, $12.95 $10.36
8. Lakeland ‘Vintage Phoenix’ Single Quilt + FREE Pillowcase, $198.00 $158.40
9. SkipHop Pacifier Pocket – Red, $19.95 $11.97

Here’s the extremely impressive list of brands stocked by The Infant Boutique: Aden and Anais, Adiri, An Angel at My Table, Anamalz, And Me Too, Annie B, ApplePie Design, Babies Only, Babu, Baby Couture, BabyLegs, Babymoov, Bajo,Bee & Tree, Bholu, BlaBla, Black & Blum, Brave New Word, Brooklan Tree, Cavania Cards, Cheeky Little Soles, Claesens, Coco & Eli, Cocoon Couture,Cuddle Fish, Cuski, Del Campo, Djeco, Dwellbaby, Earth Babies, Emu Australia, Felt Tales, Fiesta Crafts, Fish Lilly,Frankie Ray, French Bull, Gertie and Me, Giddy Giddy, Giimmo, Green to Grow, HandySitt, Happy Horse, Heimess, Herbie, I Love Mybabycino, iCandy, Imprintables, In Your Room, INKE, Isabelle Norman, IsaBooties,Isoki,Itch Design, Joanna Zhou for Mom, Karen Miles, Kids Kitchen, KinderKot, Kipiis, Kushies, Lil Fraser Collection, Lakeland Design, Lambini, Lambykins, Lark, Le Toy Van, Leander, Les Folies, Little Blue Fish, Little Chipipi, Little House, Little Kitchen, Little Pearls, Little Red Pear, Little Twig, Lorena Siminovich, Lotus Linens, Mamas & Papas, Mandalay Design, Manhattan Toy Company, Me Giant, Mi-House, Milestone Press, Mill & Mia, Mini Rhubarb, Minimink, Miriam Bereson, Momiji, Monkey-do, Moulin Roty, Mumi & Bubi, Nature Baby, Natures Child, Nice4Neez, NooNoo Design, Nurtured by Nature, Oeuf, NYC, OUCH Clothing, Pakhuis Oost, Peanut Shell, Petunia Pickle Bottom, Popover Apron, Raggidy Rag Dolls, Ramalama, Ramona Ramona, Red Plum Linen, RJSP, Room Seven, Rouge Living, Sandra Isaksson, Sandy Cousens Art, See Kai Run, Seed Organic, Sew Your Own, SIGG, Sirch, Skip Hop, Squids, Stuffit, T4Tot, Tatiri, The Grassy Garden, The Infant Boutique, The Little Experience, The Source Products, The Wall Sticker Co, Thilde, Thread Design, Tiger Tribe, Tippy Toes, Under the Nile, Usborne Books, Vessel, Vulli, WallCandy, and Wheely Bug.

The Infant Boutique uses Regular Post or Express Australia Post. Delivery charges are based on destination, size and weight of your order.  Orders are dispatched twice weekly. The Infant Boutique currently only delivers within Australia. View the FAQ page for full customer service information.

Today’s post written by Nerida

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Following on from my recent post on the stunning range of locally designed baby bags in our midst, I bring you the cream of overseas designers. From the affordable to the POA-only, there’s something luxe for every taste.

Missoni

Missoni is a very cool brand with a very serious price tag. I am not sure many of us could justify almost $1,300 for a nappy bag but hey, it’s nice to look! Plus it is a nice looking bag, particularly if you are a fan of Missoni’s innovative use of colours and patterns. The bag includes a change mat and could easily be converted to a weekend bag once your nappy carrying days are over.

Missoni baby bags are available at Childrensalon.

Baby Beatrix

Dante Beatrix New York dedicates themselves to creating cool, practical ways to transport gear for mums, dads and kids. Their Baby Beatrix tote is a lovely looking bag which comes in pewter metallic and grey/khaki and includes a very nice looking change mat and pouch. The tote is available from Queenbee

BabyMel London

BabyMel London are relatively new on the baby bag scene, launching their first collection in 2007. The bags contain changemats, bottle holders and come in a variety of colours and shapes. Baby Mel have just designed a limited edition for that fabulous UK fashion chain Topshop.

Luckily we can get them locally at Haggus and Stookles.

Ramalama

In addition to making lovely baby carriers, Ramalama also designs some very nice looking nappy bags. In addition to being highly functional, the bags are very classical and made from fine Italian leather.

Ramalama baby bags are available from Urban Baby.

Mia Bossi

On their website Mia Bossi state that their bags combine fashion with motherhood, creating the ultimate hot mama: these bags really are perfect for hot mamas everywhere! If you’re looking for an incognito bag, you would be hard pressed to spot these designs as nappy carriers, particularly the ‘Alisa’ in zebra.

Mia Bossi bags are available from MetroMum.

Fleurville

The Fleurville totes are handy in that they can be carried 3 ways – as a tote, as a messenger bag or attached to a stroller using an ingenious o-ring. The totes look good, are made of eco-friendly materials, and are incredibly practical, with a whole range of features including the usual bottle holder/change mat but also a changing cloth and see through wipes case.

Fleurville totes are available from The Hip Infant.

(Editors note: Fleurville also make the coolest range of bags for kids. Buy them at Kinder Kaboodle).

Hammitt Collection

I found this one recommended on the Vogue forums (thoroughly recommend if you like chatting all things fashion!). The ‘Suzy’ by Hammitt is one cool looking bag available in an incredible range of colours, from basic black to a very bright looking green. The bag includes a matching change mat.

Available online through Hammitt Bags.

Tod’s

One of my favourite sites, Celebrity Baby Blog, has come out with the proclamation that Tod’s new bag is a must have for new mums, and who am I to argue? (Well my bank balance might!! Tod’s bags are POA!) Unfortunately Tod’s bags are not readily available in Australia and I was unable to find the bag online. So if you have a friend overseas and you ask them really nicely, they might just visit a Tod’s store and buy one for you.

Available in-store only at Tod’s.

1. Diaper Dude Camouflage Dude Bag $128.95 – Check web for stockists
   
2. Missoni Nappy Bag £577.40 (approximately $1,300) from Childrensalon
3. Baby Beatrix Tote $194.95 – Check web for stockists
4. BabyMel Amanda Nappy Bag $109.95 from Haggus and Stookles
5. Ramalama Hannah Nappy Bag $450 from Urban Baby
6. Mia Bossi Alisa Nappy Bag in Gold Zebra $560 from MetroMum
7. Fleurville Sling Tote Gold $198 from The Hip Infant
8. Suzy by Hammitt $US550 (approximately $830) from Hammitt Bags
9. Tod’s Pashmy Baby Bag P.O.A from Tod’s
   

Please check individual sites for shipping costs and details.