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Post written by Leah

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Stockholm based Helene Stevenberg, founder of uber-cool label Shampoodle – www.shampoodle.com -  has been experiencing a case of “I want a poodle”  as expressed by her 4 year old son Tim. Trips to the aquarium placate him for a a few hours as he presses his nose to the glass and speaks to ‘Sixten’, a 16 years old barracuda, but eventually they go home, minus Sixten and his need for a pet re-emerges. His 6 year old brother Caspar has even played the reluctant chimpanzee pet for a wee bit, but alas, ‘Being a pet is not having a pet. Not by a long shot”. As Helene sets about researching which pet would be perfect for their small city apartment, she has decided to dedicate the AW 2012 Shampoodle collection to  ’All dear pet keepers to become, and their adorable stand-in cuddly toys’.

The “I Want a Poodle” collection has strong parallels with a favoured pet. The garments are comfortable, appealing and soft. They’re mostly practical, with a bare hint of flamboyance. Like a favoured pet, the garments will have your kidlets reaching for them time and time again. With a range of hues and daring pattern choices, there is something just perfect for your kidlet amongst the mix including stripey stripes in burnt orange and sunset mauve. And for you Shampoodle devotees, Shampoodle Denim and Shampoodle Tracksuits remain a part of the collection.

The Shampoodle I want a Poodle AW 2012 range won’t hit Australian shores until the last half of the year. In the meantime, you can pick up some bargain pieces in the Shampoodle outlet or shop the range at Cornflowerblue or  Whimsy Child.

Written by Leah

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Right about now, all around Australia, households are busy planning their Christmas festivities, New Years Eve parties and summer BBQs. As the cloudy grey skies make way for blue skies and seering hot summer days, the call for summer outfits (pretty dresses and stylish shorts) becomes more apparent. Growth spurts and stains mean that early purchased garments may just about now need updating, or you may just feel like something new to add to your kidlet’s wardrobe.

Today is the day to start your ‘summer wardrobe’ update: Cornflowerblue – www.cornflowerblue.com.au have restocked their shelves with many of your favourite labels including Mini Rodini, Shampoodle, Gaia, Purebaby and Mini + Maximus ensuring you will snag a unique flavour for your kidlet’s wardrobe.

Mini Maximus use earth-friendly fabrics in all of their garments, so not only are they super cool (check out the Skeleton Tee  to see what I mean), but they’re soft on the environment too. In fact, one of the bonuses you have shopping at Cornflowerblue is that they only source items that are environmentally friendly. Purebaby is Australia’s leading organic baby and children’s clothing label and has become a favourite of Miranda Kerr (I don’t think I’ve ever seen Flynn in anything BUT this label). You’ll find the range on the shelves today for babies, boys and girls. I musn’t forget Mini Rodini who I fell in love with last season when I made my very first purchase. I love that the prints are orignal, bright and a little quirky. This label is one that screams ‘individual’ whilst maintaining style and flair, don’t you think?

If you are looking for some Christmas gifts for under your tree don’t forget that Cornflowerblue now stock a great range of cool toys at fabulous price points. I think the Upper and Lower Case ABC Blocks are gorgeous, so colourful and educational too! Both boys and girls will love the Anamalz series of Australian designed, handmade toys made from sustainable timber. They are a perfect collectable toy and make a great stocking filler.

Christmas has come early to Cornflowerblue with all new stock reduced by 25%. Of course, KidStyleFile readers have been gifted an extra something and can take a further 5% off already reduced prices. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter KSF_XMAS at checkout. But hurry, this deal expires on December 16, 2011. 

Sale prices below are valid with code KSF_XMAS until 16 December 2011, while stocks last.

1. Anamalz Barnhouse $149.95 Sale $112.46 LESS 5%= $106.84
2. Stegosauras Anamalz $14.95 Sale $11.41 LESS 5% = $10.84
3. Eco DoughTube $44.00 Sale $33.00 LESS 5%= $31.35
4. Baby Doll $21.00 Sale $15.75 LESS 5%= $14.96
5. Anamalz Treehouse $149.95 Sale $112.46 LESS 5%= $106.84
6. Mini Rodini Horse SS Tee $41.50  Sale $31.13 LESS 5%= $29.58
7. Gaia Organic Cotton Blue Charcoal All in one $39.95 Sale $29.96 LESS 5%= $28.46
8. Shampoodle Heaven Dress $40.95 Sale $30.71 LESS 5%= $29.17
9. Gaia Organic Cotton Rose Shirred Dress $34.95 Sale $26.21 LESS 5%= $24.90
10. Mini & Maximus Skeleton Tee $38.00 Sale $28.50 LESS 5%= $27.08
11. Purebaby Check Shirt $39.95 Sale $29.96 LESS 5%= $28.46
12. Purebaby Kids Girls Yoke Dress $79.95 Sale $59.96 LESS 5%= $56.96

Cornflowerblue stocks a range of beautiful, ethical and organic brands for box genders including Agoo, Apple & Bee, BabyJo, Baobab, Beatrix, Blueberry Kids, Boo Hoo, Broken Tricycle, Chalk n Cheese, Cheeky Chickies, Coco & Ginger, Cornflowerblue.com. Dwell Studio, Eco Peko, Ellani Petite, Ellani Petite for Little Armourie, Eternal Creation, Fabrik, Foundation of Love, Gaia Organic Cotton, Go Gently Baby, Graze Organic, Green Eyes Monster, Jackson’s Monsters, Jewels by Cornflowerblue, Kutie Protocol, La Queue du Chat, Lil Ludy, Little Armourie, Little Chillies, Little Wings, Maud n Lil, MilkBaby, Mini Rodini, Minime Sydney, Monte and Tex, Nanny Pickle, Nature Baby, O’Bon, Old Soles, Organic Boy and friends, One Sunday, Paper Wings, Purebaby, Purebaby Kids, Ramalama, Ruby Luxe, Sckoon Organics, Speesees, Three Little Trees, Tiny Revolutionary, Urban Elk,Well Spotted, Zooey

Cornflowerblue offer next day delivery for $7.75 for orders under 1kg (most orders) or $9.50 for orders over 1kg. Orders must be placed before 1pm EST for delivery next business day. They will also happily ship internationally.  For full delivery information please click here.

Post written by Anna

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Everything about the season of spring seems to put a smile on my face: the gorgeous baby lambs, the blossoms and budding new leaves on my fruit trees, the patches of sunshine that warm my back as I enjoy a cup of tea. I smile and enjoy all these little moments as a symbol of nature’s little victories over a long winter.

This brand new season is heralded not only by nature, but in the gorgeous developments taking place in my favourite online boutiques. You will find a most delightful display unfolding at Whimsy Child – www.whimsychild.com.au as all of the new season stock shouts ‘hooray’ for spring and summer!

If you haven’t ever laid eyes on them, then you simply must have a look at the new dresses that have arrived from Llum – gosh they are lovely. These swing dresses are just so pretty, and because they are reversible you are really getting two for the price of one! There is new stock too from Ada Ada,  and I am just smitten with this unisex Granite Hat. It is just so understated and will be a perfect accessory this coming season when a great hat is a must. Also completely splendid are new items from Coco & Ginger, and you can never go past the offerings of the Tea Collection and Daily Tea.

Whimsy Child also have some sensational bargains to be had in their sale section – up to 70% off some items including lots of pieces by Tommy Rocket, Two Belles, Three Little Trees and Polka – we’re talking at cost or cheaper so get in fast!

Celebrate the arrival of spring in style thanks to an extra 10% off storewide* at Whimsy Child (*excluding Funky Little Darlings). All you need to do is enter discount code KSF10 which is valid while stocks last, until midnight on 12 September 2011. Keep in mind you can apply this offer to sale stock, and when you combine that with the Whimsy Child Rewards Points system and FREE postage for orders over $50, this offer is *extremely* good value. Enjoy!

Discounted prices below are only applicable with code KSF10 while stocks last, until 12 September 2011.

one. Llum Reversible Swing Dress – Aegean $58.00 less 10% = $52.20
two. Ada Ada Granite Hat $38.00 less 10% = $34.20
three. Ada Ada Loam- balloon overall $70.00 less 10% = $63.00
four. Daily Tea Caballo Graphic Tee $20.00 less 10% = $18.00
five. Coco & Ginger Tulip Jumpsuit (Violet) $62.00 less 10% = $55.80
six. Three Little Trees Honolulu Tights $19.95 $14.50 less 10% = $13.05
seven. Coco & Ginger “Ginger” Dress in orange batik $42.00 less 10% = $37.80
eight. Polka Yoga Frilly Bum Pants in Mauve $59.95 $39.50 less 10% = $35.55
nine. Kiniki Ferret back flap pkts skinny leg jean in grey wash $89.99 $49.50 less 10% = $44.55
ten. Shampoodle Oxford Shirt in Chambray $55.95 $39.50 less 10% = $35.55

The Whimsy Child buffet  includes ‘Stun, Agoo, Leg Huggers, Alejandra Keal, Baby Star, Beep Beep, Blik, Cackleberry Kids, Clover NY, Coco & Ginger, Daily Tea, Dan Dan, Djeco, Dotty Spot Designs, egg, ele-ahbaant, Flirty Bird, Funky Little Darlings, Glug, Havoc Denim, Hoof Shoes, Itch Design, Llum, Lunch Punch, Manhattan Toy Company, Miatom, mini treasures, MudPuppy, Nanny Pickle, Noon, Olli & Lime, Piperoid, Polka, Purebaby, Saltwater Sandals, Seedling, Shampoodle, Stella Cove, Taia, Three Little Trees, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Wonderboy. Fill up your party plate today and enjoy the sweet delights on offer.

Whimsy Child are offer free postage Australia-wide for orders over $50 with a low flat rate $5 postage under this amount. Click here for further shipping details.

Post written by Leah

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There’s something extra special about a first birthday party. It’s a time when all those sleepless nights and hardwork culminate into a celebration of success: you made it – you did it well! Right now celebrations are abuzz over at Whimsy Child – www.whimsychild.com.au – with the 1st anniversary of their relaunch in full swing. Like all proud mammas, Melissa is in full party mode and has gone to extraordinary lengths to create a buffet of delights for you.

KidStyleFile readers can take a massive 30% off storewide (*excluding artwork) but including sale stock already reduced by up to 50% – WOO-HOO!!! -  simply by entering discount code BIRTHDAY-KSF at checkout. It’s the games that make it a party, and you can also participate in Whimsy Pass The Parcel for just one extra $1 when you place your order. This gives you the chance to hunt for mystery items ranging from $5 through to $80 rrp. Melissa has also organised goodie bags for everyone who places an order of $50+ (before postage charges). There are also ongoing spot specials, bonus offers and further discounts each day on the Whimsy Child Facebook page. All these festivities conclude at midnight on 12 May 2011.

So what am I buying? A new pair of Saltwater Sandals for Miss N – after the generous 30% discount they’re an unheard of $45.50! Perfect for summer, but just as comfy in winter with a pair of knee highs. We’ve tried lots of different brands, and these are possibly the most durable and comfortable on the market (I’ve even got a mama-sized pair!). My eye for a bargain has spotted some Havoc Jeans in size 5 waiting for someone (me!) to pounce on them. Originally $89.95, they’re down to $39.50 but with your 30% discount will see them walk out the door at a crazy $27.65. Be quick ladies! Ange swears by the Daily Tea Collection so I think I’ll give the a try this season with dresses just skirting above $20.00!

The Whimsy Child buffet  includes ‘Stun, Agoo, Leg Huggers, Alejandra Keal, Baby Star, Beep Beep, Blik, Cackleberry Kids, Clover NY, Coco & Ginger, Daily Tea, Dan Dan, Djeco, Dotty Spot Designs, egg, ele-ahbaant, Flirty Bird, Funky Little Darlings, Glug, Havoc Denim, Hoof Shoes, Itch Design, Llum, Lunch Punch, Manhattan Toy Company, Miatom, mini treasures, MudPuppy, Nanny Pickle, Noon, Olli & Lime, Piperoid, Polka, purebaby, Saltwater Sandals, Seedling, Shampoodle, Stella Cove, Taia, Three Little Trees, Tommy Rocket, Two Belles and Wonderboy. Fill up your party plate today and enjoy the sweet delights on offer.

Discounted prices quoted below are valid with code BIRTHDAY-KSF only until midnight 12 May 2011.

1. Shampoodle Wilde Rompersuit $44.95 LESS 30%= $31.47
2. Glug Berry Tree Long Sleeved Tee $36.95 LESS 30%= $25.87
3. Glug short sleeved monkey tee $35.00 LESS 30%= $24.50
4. Salt Water Sandals in Purple $65.00 LESS 30%= $45.50 Salt Water Sandals in Black $65.00 LESS 30%= $45.50
5. Daily Tea Romania Boxing Tee BO42005 $25.00 LESS 30%= $17.50
6. Kiniki Ferret back flap pkts skinny leg jean in grey wash $89.99 LESS 30%= $62.99
7. Wonderboy Chilli Pepper Western Shirt $69.95 LESS 30%= $48.97
8. ‘Stun Spring Mix Tunic $56.00 LESS 30%= $39.20
9. Two Belles All you need is Love tee $55.00 $50.00 LESS 30%= $38.50
10. Three Little Trees Peru Girls Beanie $19.95 LESS 30%= $13.97
11. Three Little Trees Melbourne Dress $49.95 LESS 30%= $34.97
12. Crepe Play Set by Djeco $35.95 LESS 30%= $25.17

Whimsy Child ship Australia-wide from $8.50 flat rate Australia-wide express post. Orders over $125.00 ship Australia-wide for FREE! Click here for further shipping details.

Post written by Miki

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Hands up who needs something new and edgy in their kids wardrobe this winter?  Whimsy Child – www.whimsychild.com.au has the answer for you with new season’s Shampoodle from Belgium and Aussie label Kiniki.

Shampoodle’s uber-cool colour blocked pieces evoke an easy physicality: New York acting classes meets off-duty gymnast, and Kiniki (the label of Brownlow medal winning AFL star Shane Crawford) delivers a dose of street-wise city cool just perfect for urban hipsters with attitude.

Also available at Whimsy Child this winter you’ll find loads of Tommy Rocket and Two Belles, both longstanding KidStyleFile fave brands. Kids love wearing TR&TB because their clothes are cut so beautifully; they’re incredibly comfortable and obviously they look great!  Added to that there’s been a big new drop of the ever-popular Daily Tea for boys and girls.

Check out Whimsy Child’s sale section with up to 60% off an enormous range of gorgeous current and past season products from brands including Purebaby, Daily Tea, Mini Treasures, Itch Design and Three Little Trees to name but a few.  You can also nab an EXTRA $5 in loyalty points for every $50 spent by entering KSF-BONUS-POINTS in the comments section at checkout until 2 April 2011. Shop on!

1. Kiniki Flying Fish Tee, $39.99
2. Tommy Rocket Angry Dinosaur Hoody, $55.00
3. Kiniki Mini Horse Tee, $39.99
4. Tommy Rocket ‘Rocket 10′ Sloppy Joe, $65.00
5. Shampoodle Fuego Top – Red, $32.00
6. Shampoodle Bollywood Pants, $42.00
7. Two Belles Daisy Garden Dress, $70.00
8. Kiniki Monkey Skull Long Johns, $39.99
9. Kiniki Bear Tee, $39.99
10. Kiniki Ferret Back Flap Pkts Skinny Leg Jean – Grey Wash, $89.99
11. Shampoodle Leroy Tracksuit – Black, $89.95

Brands stocked at Whimsy Child include ‘Stun, Agoo, Leg Huggers, Alejandra Keal, Baby Star, Beep Beep, Blik, Cackleberry Kids, Clover NY, Coco & Ginger, Daily Tea, Dan Dan, Djeco, Dotty Spot Designs, egg, ele-ahbaant, Flirty Bird, Funky Little Darlings, Glug, Havoc Denim, Hoof Shoes, Itch Design, Llum, Lunch Punch, Manhattan Toy Company, Miatom, mini treasures, MudPuppy, Nanny Pickle, Noon, Olli & Lime, Piperoid, Polka, purebaby, Saltwater Sandals, Seedling, Shampoodle, Stella Cove, Taia, Three Little Trees, Tommu Rocket, Two Belles and Wonderboy.

Whimsy Child ship Australia-wide from $8.50 flat rate Australia-wide express post. Orders over $125.00 ship Australia-wide for FREE! Click here for further shipping details.

Post written by Leah

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As the rolling clouds of autumn begin to gather, and the leaves change from vibrant greens to mottled reds and brown, we wave goodbye to the last of summer and prepare for the winter ahead. Whilst we despair to lose the warm weather and blue skies, there is a silver lining – the 2011 autumn/winter season is approaching!

The Happy Cloud Collection Autumn/Winter 2011 from Shampoodle – www.shampoodle.com – is just the thing to sweep away the cold and provide bursts of warmth to your day. Shampoodle always delivers a fun collection with a hint of sophistication. Drawing inspiration from the weather, embracing its ever changing personality and capturing it within their fun collection, this range will not fail to be impress. Think blues from the sky, the morning pink sunrise, rain held grey clouds – all used to create a colour palette that is breathtaking when combined with floaty fabrics and organic forms.

The Shampoodle Happy Cloud Collection Autumn/Winter 2011 collection won’t be available to buy until the northern hemisphere Autumn; Australian Spring 2011. In the meantime, snap up previous season’s Shampoodle pieces on sale in their outlet section or shop locally at Australian online store Whimsy Child who have 20%-85% off store-wide until 1 March 2011; click here for code details.

Please check individual sites for postage and delivery information.