KidStyleFile

Today I want to introduce you to some fine established and up-and-coming Australian baby and kids product designers.

These talented and individuals pour their heart and soul into their work, resulting in the most wonderful artifacts that truly capture the magic of childhood.

I also want to send out a big shout out to everyone who is inspired to create and bring what you imagine to life. However young or old you are, or big or small your enterprise, your passion represents a positivity, individuality and diversity in the world that burns bright.

Vive the independent designer!

Below, view my multimedia presentation of 10 Australian designers (Chalk ‘n’ Cheese, Paper Wings, mill&mia, Red Thread Designs, Imprintables, Quinn Macool, Look at the Wall, Red Wagon, Miss Haidee, Evie LaLa).

There is music, so turn it up

Get inspired with this directory of resources that will lead you to a bevy of unique and boutique Australian baby and kids designers showcasing their talent locally and internationally.

On your doorstep

• Hope Street Markets, Sydney (www.hopestreetsmarkets.com)
• Magnolia Square, Melbourne (www.magnoliasquare.com.au)
• Mothers Market, Hobart (hobartmothersmarket.blogspot.com)
• South Bank Lifestyle Market, Brisbane (www.southbankmarket.com.au)

Online & around the world

• Made It – Australian independent designers selling online (www.madeit.com.au)
• Bubble – The Kids Trade Show (www.bubbletradeshows.com)
• Playtime Paris – The International tradeshow dedicated to children’s universe and maternity wear (www.playtimeparis.com)
• Life inSTYLE/ Kids inSTYLE tradeshow, Australia (www.lifeinstyle.com.au)

Pick up the current issue of My Child magazine, and turn to page 12, to read my Trend Watch article on independent designers. 

A quickie, but a goody, for Friday

The Fairy Jardin – www.fairyjardin.com.au – are having a stunningly good 20% off store-wide snap sale to make way for the masses of new stock arriving. No code is needed; the 20% discount is calculated automatically at checkout.

This offer ends at midnight tonight, so be quick!!

The Fairy Jardin stock Oobi, Rufflebutts, Anamalz, Gaia, baobab, Anamalz, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), BabyLegs, Billie Goat Soap, BumpBuddy Kid’s Cold Packs, Gaia Natural Baby Organic skincare, Enchanted Infant, Dittany Baby, Gund, GiGi, Huggalugs, Humphrey’s Corner, Kate Finn, Kate Quinn Organics, Koby, Korimco, Little Blue Dog (UK; made from organic cotton), Little Blue Fish, Maya Design (Tickled Pink), Nenuphar of London, Piccalilly (UK; a leader in organic and fair trade clothing), Red Wagon, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK) and more.

So many fine designer clothing brands and other products to choose from and such super savings to score. Happiness!

Be sure to check out The Fairy Jardin’s What’s On Sale? page to maximise your savings, and don’t forget, every purchase you make clocks up points with The Fairy Jardin’s fantastic loyalty program.

The Fairy Jardin charges $6.80 Express Australia wide (or $8.90 for registered Australia wide). Orders over $120.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

International orders are welcomed. UK customers can use the currency converter to shop in GPB.

Do you love vintage, like I love vintage? If so, you’re going to be really buzzed vintage style designer Red Wagon.

Snipping inspiration from the Dick & Jane type early-readers from the 1950’s, Melbournian Danni Townsend reworks these iconic images with a contemporary sensibility, and adorns t-shirts, bags, invitations and with her cheeky joie de vivre.

I am utterly in love with the Girl at the Fence Tote Bag $29.95 ,

and also, the Jump, Spot, Jump Tee, $34.95

“Who stocks these super-divine items?”, I hear you ask. Fairy Kisses – www.fairykisses.com.au – does! Check out the full range stocked, including the t-shirt designs, which are exclusive to Fairy Kisses, here.

While you’re on the vintage trail, check out another top Aussie vintage designer stocked by Fairy Kisses, Vintage Kid. You’ve got to a have ‘dress bib’ or two in your arsenal, and I’m loving their ‘China Doll’ Bib, $18.95.

And for essential vintage head-wear you just cannot go past the Retro Space Hat (reversible with red and white check on the inside) $34.00

You can love these beautiful products for less cash, as Fairy Kisses are offering KidStyleFile readers 15% off storewide until the end of February when you enter the code ‘ksf02′ at the discount code section at checkout, so you can scoop this modern-vintage items up for prices of yesteryear.

Fairy Kisses also stock Oobi, Rufflebutts, Anamalz, Gaia, baobab, Anamalz, Babe Mode (Monstar Mode), BabyLegs, Billie Goat Soap, BumpBuddy: Kid’s Cold Packs, Gaia Natural Baby: organic skincar, Gund, Huggalugs, Humphrey’s Corner, Kate Finn, Kate Quinn Organics, Koby, Korimco, Little Blue Dog (UK): made from organic cotton, Little Blue Fish, Maya Design (Tickled Pink), Nenuphar of London, Piccalilly (UK): a leader in organic and fair trade clothing, Squids by Eyetribe, Starchild (UK) and more, so you can really make some tidy savings by shopping at Fairy Kisses.

Be sure to check out Fairy Kisses’ Special Offers sale area to maximise your savings, and don’t forget, every purchase you make clocks up points with Fairy Kisses’ fantastic loyalty program.

Fairy Kisses charges $6.80 Express Australia wide (or $8.90 for registered Australia wide). Orders over $120.00 are posted free of charge within Australia.

International orders are welcomed. UK customers can use the currency converter to shop in GPB.