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Today’s post written by Leah

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To me, style is more than just a label. Style is all about flair, attitude, confidence and the combination of choice pieces. You really can’t rely on one piece of the equation and expect to ooze style. No, no, no….you need to work it baby!

Stylish Bubs – www.stylishbubs.com.au is an online store that oozes confidence. Katie, the store’s proprietor, knows just what she wants and has searched high and low to pull together a catalogue of items that replicate flair and style within their stitching to ensure you have all sides of the equation covered – you just need to provide the attitude (I’m sure your little one can handle that!).

You could stick to your favourite label, or combine a few pieces to provide a unique look just right for your wee one. Sooki Baby was a favourite of mine when both Master R and Miss N were infants.  Every season, the range provides a wealth of fashionable patterns and colours in oh so comfy fabrics. The It’s Raining on Me Ruffle Legging in red is certainly a delight, with the cutest bottom ruffles which will draw a few “ooooooh sooooo cute!” comments when you’re out and about. Or you could grab the Tuxedo Tee for your little man who wants to  be Licensed for Style (both are under $15.00 this week too!).

Whatever your style, Katie at Stylish Bubs is making it super easy for you this winter with a superb end of financial year sale to get you stylin’ up with ease. Until 11 July 2010, while stocks last, you will find up to 70% off Winter Clothing in-store at Stylish Bubs with bargains from top baby and kids fashion brands including Infancy, Marquise, Lazy Grasshopper, Aden + Anais, Agoo, Alex + Charli, Alimrose, Annabel Trends, Annelia Designs, Baobab, Bluebird + Honey, Coco + Ginger, Flirty Bird, Gorjuss, Chalk n Cheese, Tiny Tribe, Sooki Baby, Miatom, Milk Skincare, Nans Garden, Pear and Bear, Petit Cupcake, Plum, Precious Li’l Things, Rufflebutts, Skeanie, The Wall Sticker Company, Twin Images, Urchin, Willow and Finn and Your Cheeky Monkey.

S: Chalk n Cheese Pablo Polo Red Jersey $43.95 $39.55
T: Baobab Stripe Babygro $39.95 $29.96
Y: Infancy Baby Cashmere Cardigan $44.00 $33.00
L: Agoo Reversible Plush Windbreaker $59.99 $41.99
I: Infancy Off to the Circus Sleep & Play Suit $34.50 $25.87
S: Infancy Essentials Baby Sleep + Play Suit $34.50 $25.87
H: Agoo Trinity Pant $29.99 $20.99
B: Agoo Dutchess Hoodie Pink $34.99 $24.49
U: Chalk n Cheese Pink and Black Tiffany Dress $69.95 $62.95
B: Agoo Dutchess Pant $29.99 $20.99
S: Tiny Tribe Bathrobe + Bag Taupe $54.95 $49.45

Stylish Bubs ship Australia wide using Australia post. Flat fees are $6.95 for standard post, $11.95 for express post and $19.95 for international deliveries. See the Stylish Bubs Delivery Page for comprehensive information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Need some retail therapy this weekend? Paperartzi Boutique – www.paperartziboutique.com.au – is sure to hit the spot.

Catering for babies and kids from birth right through to 16 years, Melissa at Paperartizi carries a choice range of fashion, as well as a super selection of prams and strollers, nursery goods, toys and accessories.

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, Little Chipipi, Mamas & Papas, Melissa & Doug, Mini Metalicus, Miss Metalicus, Minimink, 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.

Mums and mums-to-be don’t miss out either: current labels stocked are 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.

Another treat for mums at Paperartzi Boutique are fab stationery and scrapbooking supplies from prestige brands including 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.

To celebrate spring, and the wonderful new season’s shipments just arrived, Melissa at Paperartzi Boutique is offering KidStyleFile readers 15% off all online orders store-wide until 29 September 2009. Enter ‘KSF’ at checkout to redeem.

I highly recommend a trip to the ‘New Arrivals‘ and ‘Clearance‘ categories for starters, and also if you’re searching for Tip Toey Joey shoes for your little one: go no further; Paperartzi Boutique have an extensive range and with the 15% discount you won’t find them cheaper anywhere!

If you’re in the vicinity of Echuca, Victoria, drop into the Paperartzi Boutique’s bricks-and-mortar store, where you can meet the lovely Melissa and her team in person.

Discounts quoted below in red are applicable with code only (see above) until 29 September 2009.

1. Women’s Metalicus Basic Ribbed Singlet Dress – $79.00 $74.00 less 15% = $62.90
2. Women’s Juicy Bear Singlet in Honeydew – $59.00 less 15% = $50.15
3. Cocoon Clothing Peasant Top – $39.95 less 15% = $33.95
4. Fred Bare Walking Fred Tee – $44.00 less 15% = $37.40
5. Sooki Baby Kombi Print Tee – $24.95 less 15% = $21.20
6. Tommy Rocket Ben’s Fave Check Shirt – $59.95 less 15% = $50.95
7. Sooki Baby Kombi Short – $26.95 less 15% = $22.90
8. Fred Bare Chevron Print Short – $66.00 less 15% = $56.10
9. Tip Toey Joey Olly – Baby Blue – $52.95 $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
10. Tommy Rocket Tough Tommy Cruiser – $64.95 less 15% = $55.20
11. Tiny Tribe Snapsuit Pink Stripe – $32.95 less 15% = $28.00
12. Tip Toey Joey Dolly Pink Infant Shoe – $52.95 $49.95 less 15% = $42.45
13. One Red Fly Print Empire Dress – $89.95 less 15% = $76.45
14. Mini Metalicus Footless Tights in Purple – $15.95 less 15% = $13.55

Paperartzi Boutique charges $8.50 flate rate postage, Australia-wide. Orders over $150 after 12 September 2009 are shipped free. International orders are welcome. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Paaar-tay! Paar-tay!! <waves hands in the air> Pastel Pink – www.pastelpink.com.au – is turning the big TWO, and the party going on over there totally rocks!

Cheryl’s present to herself (although we definitely benefit!) was to get the whole Pastel Pink site redesigned, and the brand spanking new PP site is a joy and a delight to use.  You’ve got to go and try it out for yourself – it’s easy to navigate, packed with very cool stuff and the new checkout process is easy as pie (trust me, I’ve already tried it out

Chez’s present to us is a bounty of impressive markdowns on covetable brands. Behold:

20 % off Alimrose Designs Dolls and Gertie and Me soft toys
25 % off Bluebird and Honey and Elk Accessories Jewellery
30 % off Bebe by Minihaha and Three Little Trees
40% off Baobab, Sooki Baby and Tiny Tribe

Plus select styles of Cocoon Couture beanbags are on sale: Tiny Toucan in Blue, Green and Sand, Early Bird in Red with Aqua bird, Hoppy Kangaroo in Sand, and Giraffe in Pink. I looooooove these beanbags, they’re absolutely beautiful.

There’s also a great deal running on Envirosax, where if you buy six Cheryl will throw in an extra one for you absolutely free!! Envirosax are fantastic to keep in your handbag, but they also make absolutely brilliant gifts for both adults and kids alike.

If you think Cheryl’s done with the freebies and specials, you’d be very much mistaken: in addition to all of these great offers, every order at Pastel Pink will receive FREE SHIPPING with the code ‘BIRTHDAY’ plus a FREE birthday gift with the code ‘KSF’; enter it in the comments box in order to use both codes at once.  These offers are both valid until midnight 26 July 2009.

PS Make sure you sign up to the Pastel Pink newsletter too: all you have to do is create a login here. After you place your first order, every order thereafter will score an automatic 15% off Club Pink discount. Yup, this even applies to already discounted stock. Very, very, nice!

Ok, I’ll let you go so you can groove on over…Paaar-tay! Paar-tay!!

Make sure you sign up to the Pastel Pink newsletter too: all you have to do is create a login here. After you place your first order, every order thereafter will score an automatic 15% off Club Pink discount. 15% discount applies to already discounted goodies as well as full-priced stock.

1. Sooki Baby ‘Playtime At Nan’s’ Romper, $34.95 $20.97
2. Bebe by Minihaha Darby Striped Beanie, $27.95 $19.57
3. Various Envirosax, $9.95ea
4. Alimrose Designs Caitlin Doll, $52.95 $36.01
5. Elk Accessories Indigo Resin Necklace – Short, $38.00 $28.50
6. Elk Chirp Brooch, $15.90 $11.93
7. Bebe by Minihaha Chelsea Sleeping Bag, $64.95 $45.47
8. Gertie & Me Sam Sausage Dog, $19.95 $15.96
9. Cocoon Couture Tiny Toucan Beanbag – Green, $99.95 $84.96
10. Bebe by Minihaha Morgan Romper, $41.95 $29.37
11. Sooki Baby Zebra Crossing Romper, $34.95 $20.97 and Hat, $15.95 $9.57
12. Bluebird & Honey Red Cord Pinafore, $79.95 $59.96

Pastel Pink stock Alimrose Designs, Alluring Linens, Bebe by Minihaha, Cold Coffee, David Fussenegger, Elk Accessories, Spiegelburg, Louenhide, Gingerlilly, Emotion & Kids, FlatOUT Bears, Gaia Organic Cotton, Gertie and Me, Hess-Spielzeug, Huggalugs, Keptin-Jr., kikki.K, Little Chipipi, McMillan, Mitsy Accessories, Nesti Dante, Oobi Bab, Skeanie, and Wee Gallery, Tkxi Surf and Three Little Trees.

View the Pastel Pink delivery information page for full details on shipping.

Today’s post written by Angela

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When I had my children, and witnessed first-hand the purity of a newborn babe, I vowed to respect that natural state of being, and avoid chemicals and artificial nasties as much as humanly possible.

Five years ago I had to search high and low and go to some extremes to get hold of products that cared for my babies without the use of harmful toxins.

Thankfully the days of fruitless searching are now over, with Ankle Biters – www.anklebitersduds.com.au – specialising in eco-friendly, kid-friendly, and socially responsible products all in the one handy online location.

Ankle Biters is run by Tanya Love, a mum of 5 (kudos!!) who is dedicated to making eco-friendly and organic high quality products easily accessible and affordable to parents.

Tanya personally tests products before they are offered for sale in the Ankle Biters store, and if she doesn’t find them extremely useful and/or as great as the marketing jargon states, then she won’t sell it.

Brands that has passed the test include Tiny Tribe, Natracare, Bokashi, Naturalene, Automoblox, Babyhood, BabyJogger, BabyLegs, Bacche, Barefoot Magazine, Carmaje, Clearly Herbal, Coocoose, ECOtanka, ERGObaby, Folkmanis, Flutterbacks, 4myearth, GreenPack, Huggalugs, La Belly Band, Lanowool, Mishi, Moltex, Nature’s Child, O’Bon, Paper-Go-Round, Seventh Generation, Sterimist, TummyTub, The Pop-In!, Wotnot and World Alive.

Ankle Biters has a fantastic range of skin and bath care products for babies and kids (you *must* get some of the Tiny Tribe Bubble Bath – so gentle!), Modern Cloth Nappies that save your dollars, and on landfill, or arguably the best disposable nappies on the planet: Seventh Generation.

Anklebiters is also the best online source for all things Baby Jogger in Australia – customers in the South-Eastern states of Australia can receive their Baby Jogger strollers delivered to their door for free!

I also have to make mention of the beautiful organic cotton tops from Bacche (Edwina has some for her children: read her review here), the in-house handmade Ankle Biters Tutus, and the Flutterbacks – cute hand-dyed singlets with removable wings. At a tiny $16.00 I did a serious double take!!

Keep your eye on the New Products section at Ankle Biters for over 200 pieces of new stock to go up on the site, including a stunning new range of extremely funky Fair Trade nappy and school bags that are going to be available from next week.

Until 16 June 2009, all KidStyleFile readers will receive FREE shipping (within Australia) and a FREE copy of Barefoot Magazine. Enter BarefootKidsStyle in the “VIP/Discount Code” box at checkout to redeem. All customers who place orders that reach over $500.00 automatically receive10% off all future orders placed.

PS If you’re going to Greenfest in Brisbane from 5-7 June this year, be sure to visit the Ankle Biters stand where you’ll be able to Tanya and her crew live in person.

A. Bacche Short-Sleeved Saffron Orange Bengal Tiger print Organic Cotton Tee – $32.95
B. ECOTanka MiniTanka Drink Bottle – $22.50
C. Baby Jogger City Mini Single – $449.00 FREE delivery for shoppers in South-Eastern states of Australia.
D. Seventh Generation Disposable Nappies – $29.00
E. Clearly Herbal Bamboo Cloth Baby Wipes – $8.60 per pack
F. The Pop -In Modern Cloth Nappies – $35.00 each
G. Tiny Tribe Lavender and Vanilla Chemical-free Bubble Bath – $12.45
H. Ankle Biters Granny’s Rose Garden Handmade Tutu - $50.00 (do a search on ‘tutu’ on the Anke Biters site to reveal the full range available)
I. Flutterbacks Hand-dyed Singlets with Removable Wings – $16.00
J. Bacche Long-Sleeved Mangrove Green Leopard Organic Cotton Tee – $34.95
K. Tummytub Baby Bath - $52.95 and multifunctional stand $78.00
L. O’Bon Recycled Newspaper Pencils – Set of 10 2B – from $2.50-$7.50 per pack
M. Paper-Go-Round Recyled Paper Making Kit – A4 with Envelope Deckle – $79.95

Anklebiters Duds postage charges are calculated at checkout based on weight. International orders are warmly welcomes. Please See the Anklebiters Duds Postage & Returns page for full details on postage and delivery.

Today’s post written by Edwina

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House cleaning is not my forte, but it something I certainly appreciate in others, especially when those others are the fabulous Queensland-based online boutique, Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au.

The folks at Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au are having a HUGE house cleaning sale, everything is between 40-75% off for 2 days only from Feb 23 until midnight Feb 24 2009.

They have some wonderful brands, including many US, Canadian and European barnds such as Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage and Tin Tank (at local delivery prices) plus great Aussie favourites such as Munster, Edenstar, and Willow and Finn.

Here’s the lowdown on the details of the sale…

40% off brands are Zoobie, West Coast Baby, Pink Chicken, Munster, Baby Bonkies, Fleurville, Cuddlefish and My Little Seat

50% off all current stock which includes Clothpony, Wonderboy, Tipitipi, Tiny Tribe, Sooki Baby, Three Little Trees, Ses Petites Mains, Chase ‘n’ Sky, Buisjes en Beugels +++, Lucca P, Knuckleheads, Finger in the Nose, egg + avocado, Claesen’s and Cuski

60% off Parisian Ballets, Infancy, Willow and Finn, Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, mill&mia, Chic Papoose, Fresh Baked, and Polka

75% off last season’s stock from Moppit, Dirty Laundry and Tiny Tribe.

Head over pronto to stock up on goodies for your littlies, and pressies for your friends, because at these prices they won’t last long! Please note that free gift wrap is not available during this sale.

Here are some of my picks…

1. Pink Chicken Wendy Dress $82.45 $49.47
2. Zoobie Pets Zulu the Zebra $65.95 $39.57
3. Munster Wild Thing Tee $34.95 $20.97
4. Buisjes en Beugels Four Buttons Top $45.95 $22.97
5. egg + avocado Joan Denim Jacket $59.95 $29.98
6. Tea Pony Giddy Print Nora Jumper Dress $69.95 $34.98
7. Buisjes en Beugels Hanging Button Dress $49.95 $24.98
8. Wonderboy Turbulent Indigo Jeans $64.95 $32.48
9. Ses Petit Mains Jemma Summer Dots Shirt $59.95 $29.98
10. Wonderboy Zip Shady $49.95 $24.98
11. Abe Jones Pink Dots Infant Tank Dress $39.95 $15.98
12. Willow and Finn Denim Tiered Skirt $64.95 $25.98
13. mill&mia Red and White Stripe Envelope Neck Tee $44.95 $17.98
14. Polka Scandia Tennis Dress $79.95 $31.98
15. Tiny Tribe Par Avion Pant with Feet $26.90 $6.73
16. Moppit Space Invader Tee $39.95 $9.99

Itty Bitty Yuppy stock the cream of overseas brands, including Baby Bonkie, Buisjes en Beugels +++, Ses Petites Mains, Sooki Baby, Chic Papoose, Fleurville Kids, My Little Seat, Tiny Tribe, Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, Dirty Laundry, Finger In The Nose, Knuckleheads, Pink Chicken, Rock & Rattle, Wonderboy, Chase n’ Sky and Zoobie Pets, and the best Australian designer labels including Edenstar, Eggheads, Fresh Baked, Claesens, Infancy, Cuddlefish, mill&mia, Moppit, Polka, Tipitipi, Munster, Parisian Ballets, Il Tutto, and Willow and Finn.

Itty Bitty Yuppy ship via Express Post for a flat free of $7.50 Australia Wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped FREE. International orders are warmly welcomed. See the Shipping Info page for full details.

Today’s post written by Angela

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My Baby Rocks – www.mybabyrocks.com.au – has burst onto the scene, and is already lighting up 2009 with a huge launch sale: 60% off all baby and kids clothing labels. PLUS, subscribe to My Baby Rocks, and receive an additional 10% discount off all orders, including sale stock. YOWZA! Told you this was hot!!

Stocking a street-cool range of baby and kids threads from Akademiks, Alex & Charli, Apple Bottoms, Baby Phat, Bobble Art, Books To Wear, Bosco Bear, Ecko, Enyce, Freshbaked, Itsy Bitsy, Lil Spunk, Moppit, MunchKing Wall Art (exclusive to My Baby Rocks), Plum, Rush, Sooki Baby, Tickled Pink, Tiny Tribe, Tommy Rocket, and Two Belles, My Baby Rocks has hip little babies, and boys and girls covered with urban style.

I just love the Alex & Charli appliqued separates and sets, Moppit fans should rush on over for great bargains, and just arrived at My Baby Rocks is Lil Spunk – adorable bloomers for boys and girls – and MunchKing Wall Art, which is exclusive to MBR.

A special note too for Tommy Rocket and Two Belles fans: these labels will be available for the under 2′s in February, and MBR will be stocking them – yay!

I’ve included some of my fave picks at MBR below to get you started. Go forth, and save BIG!

Prices quoted are sale prices as at 1 January 2008. Sale runs while stocks last only. Take an extra 10% off marked prices by subscribing to My Baby Rocks.

1. Moppit Robot Dragon Tee $36.95 $24.95
2. Alex & Charli Plane Applique Singlet $23.95 $17.95
3. Tommy Rocket Red Stripe Shirt $54.95 $32.95
4. Moppit Stripe Roger Tee $44.95 $29.95
5. Books to Wear Navy Pyjama Set $34.95 $19.95
6. Tiny Tribe Giraffe Tee $24.95 $14.95
7. Alex & Charli Applique Bloomer Set $34.95 $21.95
8. Noughts and Crosses Game $4.95 (not on sale, by so cool: definitely one to pop in your cart!)
9. Baby Phat Suspender Top with Cat print $36.95 $26.95
10. Books to Wear Pink Pyjama Set $29.95$19.95
11. Moppit Charcoal Pixie Dress $49.95 $39.95
12. Tickled Pink Baby Blue Dress $39.95 $25.95
13. Tickled Pink Reversible Hat $8.95 $7.50

My Baby Rocks charge a flat rate of $5.00 postage, or $7.50 for Express shipping, and international orders are welcome. View all postage and delivery information here.