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Today’s post written by Angela

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Today I’d like you to meet a very hip new store,  Modern Little Munchkins – www.modernlittlemunchkins.com.au.

Modern Little Munchkins have burst onto the scene with a super range of designer fashion and accessories, and organic and eco-friendly products.

Stocking cool-as fashion labels Abe Jones Design (USA), Eco Peko organic, eight3one (with new organic onesies adding to their coolness) , Heavenly Creatures, Itch Design (Jodi’s marshmallow manga psychedelia grabs me every time, and looks oh so fabulous on kids),  Tkxi Surf, Willow & Finn, and Wonderboy, as well as Blabla toys (one of my favourite knited toys labels!) and Euro-chic Bella Tunno, you’re set for a stylish summer with MLM.

Modern Little Munchkins also carry a lovely range of organic, chemical free, and environmentally friendly baby products. Pick up skincare products from Little Innoscents and WOTNOT, cleaning and laundry products from B_E_E (hey, washing and cleaning are an integral part of looking after kids, so you want to do it fast, good, and chemical free!), and enviro and baby friendly Bambo Nature disposable nappies in all sizes.

Louisa at Modern Little Munchkins is giving us all a very generous 20% off everything in-store (including sale items – yay!) until 24 December, 2008. Enter code ‘KSF08′ at checkout to score.

Louisa is also taking 10% off one Modern Little Munchkins brand every week until Christmas. This week it’s Heavenly Creatures. yes, you *can* use this discount code on top of this, so rush over before it’s too late!

Clockwise from top left in rows:

Discounted prices quoted are with 20% discount code until 24 December 2008. Prices return to normal after this date.

eight3one T-Rex Tee $32.95 $26.36
eight3one Organic Cotton Bird Onesie $34.95 $27.96
Itch Design Crocodile Rock Button Tee $34.95 $27.96
eight3one Koi Fish Tee $32.95 $26.36
Bella Tunno Wild Child Play Smock $44.95 $35.96
Little Innoscents Nappy Rash Cream $14.95 $11.96
Itch Design Summer Days Tee $34.95 $27.96
Itch Design Jellyfish Shorts $49.95 $39.96
Blabla Mini Buzz Knitted Toy $42.95 $34.96
WOTNOT Baby Wipes $7.95 $6.36
Heavenly Creatures Frilly Milly Tutu $49.95 $44.96 $36.96 Weekly special until 14/12/08 only
Wonderboy Santorini Woven Belt $21.95 $17.56
Willow and Finn Basic Tees with Voile Sleeve $39.95 $31.96 each
Wonderboy Midnight Denim Jean $64.95 $51.96
Wonderboy Sea Scroll Buttonup Shirt $54.95 $43.96
Willow and Finn Denim Linen Short $59.95 $47.96
Bambo Nature Nappies From $15.95 per pack minus 10%

Modern Little Munchkins charge on weight using the Australia Post postage calculator. Most orders ship for between $4-8. See the Customer Service page for full details.

Today Miki brings you a joyous celebration from the inimitable Itty Bitty Yuppy. Happy Housewarming Kim, from all of us

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Kim at Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – has just made the move to sunny Queensland – beautiful one day and perfect the next, as they say – and she is celebrating the sunshine in style with a fab Housewarming Sale.

There are 35 items at 35% off, 41 items at 50% off, and 15 items at 75% off. Woo hoo!! Choose from Abe Jones, Wonderboy, mill&mia, Moppit, the adorable Parisan Ballets shoes, Willow & Finn, Rock & Rattle, Tiny Tribe and much, much more.

To find all these fabulously and extravagantly discounted items, head directly to the IBY Sale section and spend a while blissfully browsing.

I love the completely cute Tiny Tribe rompers, like this drool-worthy girl’s one at 35% off. The Wonderboy Spidee Tee is hip and a great trans-season buy, especially at 35% off.

Another great pick is the Abe Jones infant tank at 50% off – adorable! ADORABLE, I say! And what about Rock & Rattle at 75% off?!

This sale will end on 31 August, go get a motor on it!

You can also score 15% off new season stock at Itty Bitty Yuppy when using the KidStyleFile Shop 4 Kids discount code*. Have you checked out the just-arrived brands at IBY including such as Polka (Ange just loves this new label), Chase n’ Sky, Tipitipi (have you seen their stunning rompers?), and the hottest baby and toddler swimwear from Cuddlefish.

Speaking of Cuddlefish, I have to say that I think it’s some of the best ‘little’ swimwear I’ve come across (Ange has been using Cuddlefish swimmers on her kids for the last 3 years, and is wrapt. She regularly gets asked if they come in adult sizes people love the look so much!) . The fabric is all 50+UV and the colours and designs are fantastic – fun, bright and age-appropriate. The buoyancy swimsuits have been carefully designed to the Standards Australia AS 1900 guidelines for water safety and I think it’s a nifty design for teaching the youngsters to be comfortable in the water as you can remove the flotation sections one by one.

Without further ado, some of my picks for new arrivals. The picks below are new season’s full-priced pieces, using the Shop4Kids 15% off magazine code. For sale stock visit the IBY Sale section (no further discounts apply to sale stock).

Abe Jones pink dots infant tank dress, $49.95 $42.45
Wonderboy Pool Shark shirt, $54.95 $46.70
Polka Scandia tennis dress, $74.95 $63.70
Tipitipi Rhinoceros onesie, $34.95 $29.70
SES Petites Mains Sommerset Shirtwaist Dress, $69.95 $59.45
Cuddlefish UV short, $24.95 $21.20
Munster Punkature tee, $34.95 $29.70
Wonderboy Santorini shirt, $54.95 $46.70
Cuddlefish buoyancy suit, $69.95 $59.45
Chase n’ Sky blue pleat dress, $74.95 $63.70

Itty Bitty Yuppy stock the following brands: Cuddlefish, Chic Papoose, Fleurville Kids, and My Little Seat, the cream of overseas brands, including Baby Bonkie, Claesens, Il Tutto, Little Twig, Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, Dirty Laundry, Eight3One, Polka, Finger In The Nose, KLT Works, Knuckleheads, Pink Chicken, Rock & Rattle, Tin Tank, Wonderboy, Chase n’ Sky and Zoobie Pets, and the best Australian designer labels including Edenstar, Eggheads, Enfant Terrible, Fresh Baked, Infancy, mill&mia, Moppit, Tipitipi, Munster, Parisian Ballets, Willow and Finn and Zephire Generation.

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.

*15% Shop 4 Kids discount applies to full-priced stock only. Does not apply to sale stock. Grab a copy of the mag, available now at all good newsagents, to get the code. If you can’t get your hot little hands on a copy, email Angela and she’ll tell you what it is.

Post written by Miki
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This week I’m having a look around at some of the best US designers in the boutique kidswear market – and of course, where to find them.

The great thing about the current high Aussie dollar against the US dollar is that many Australian retailers have been able to offer their US lines at lower prices – so make the most of it while it lasts!

One word of advice though – US sizes are a bit different from Australian sizes, and tend to run a bit smaller. So if in any doubt always go a size up when choosing.

Itty Bitty Yuppy

Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – have a big selection of gorgeous US designers’ lines. Abe Jones is a great one, with a range of tees and some adorable vintage-inspired dresses with sophisticated fabrics. There’s also Eight3One with the cutest little print onesies and tees for the little ones, and Pink Chicken (stunning New York based line) with fabulous prints and frills for little girls. There’s loads of choice for boys too, with Knuckleheads, Wonderboy and Tin Tank.

IBY are having a huge clearout sale at the moment, with prices on selected items discounted by up to 75%! Yes, it’s a great time to shop!

Clockwise from top left:

Abe Jones infant tank, $49.95 $32.47
Knuckleheads ‘Don’t Bug Me’ tee, $29.95
Wonderboy ‘Basketcase’ shirt, $72.55 $47.16
Eight3One ladybug onesie, $32.95 $21.42
Pink Chicken ‘Lola’ dress, $82.45

Bubbafunk

Bubbafunk – www.bubbafunk.com.au – carry two beautiful US-based lines for tiny people. The first is Egg Baby by Susan Lazar, the first post of call for for exquisite hats and booties, plus some really lovely rompers. These are special pieces for special babies and make such wonderful gifts.

Then second is Quilt Baby, who deliver a colourful and contemporary take on some great basics, like bodysuits, wraps and bibs – just gorgeous!

Check out Bubba Funk’s huge clearance sale currently on for some great bargains.

Clockwise from top left:

Egg Baby mother & child layette, $69.95 $49.95
Egg Baby by Susan Lazar cable hat and booties set, $79.95
Quilt Baby chocolate burst bib and burp set, $39.95
Quilt Baby Candy dots bib and burp set, $39.95
Quilt Baby yellow giraffe long-sleeve onesie, $29.95

Chic Kids

One of my favourite organics ranges can be found at Chic Kids – www.chickids.com.au – and that is Sckoon Organics. Based out of Soho in New York, Sckoon Organic products are beautifully soft and comfortable for tiny tots, and look great too!

Chic Kids also stock two fab t-shirt lines, verymeri and yoli-poli, both of which are popular with celebrities’ kids – and when you see how gorgeous they are you’ll understand why!

Check out Chic Kids’ sale items, and join the Chic Kids loyalty club for an extra 10% discount off marked prices: nice!

Clockwise from top left:

Sckoon Organic ZEN Plum long-sleeved shirt and monkey pants, $46.95 $39.91
Sckoon Organic long-sleeved shirt and karate pants, $49.95 $42.46
verymeri Woof! short-sleeved t-shirt in pink, $29.95 $25.46
yoli-poli Namaste pink tank top, $28.95 $24.61
verymeri Blast Off! short-sleeved t-shirt in black, $29.95 $25.46

Moxie Kids Online

Finally today we have Moxie Kids Online, an American kidswear boutique – and where better than a US boutique to get the fantastic US label Glug. Makers of sweatshop-free American Apparel t-shirts and dresses with striking, modern prints, every kid will find something there that they love. I really love this line, there’s so many t-shirts I want to get!

Check out the Moxie Kids incredible sale: 125 items up to 75% off!

Clockwise from top left:

Glug Baby tree dress, USD$50.00 USD$29.99
Glug Baby raindrops dress, USD$50.00 USD$29.99
Glug Baby eagle infant tee, USD$32.00 USD$14.99
Glug Baby panda infant shirt, USD$32.00 USD$14.99
Glug Baby ladybug infant tee, USD$32.00 USD$14.99

Please check individual sites for shipping details.

Well, we may feel like winter has just gotten started, but all the baby and kids clothing designers had their new season’s collections done and dusted months ago.

Store owners will start taking delivery of Spring/Summer pieces from the end of July onwards, and that means that the warmer weather isn’t actually that far away! How’s that for beating away the winter blues?

Here’s another piece of information to put a sunny smile on your dial: Kim at Itty Bitty Yuppy – Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – is having a spectacular clear out sale in readiness for new stock – including hot new brands – landing.

A selection of items from the following brands are on sale between 35%-75% until July 31, or while stocks last:

Abe Jones, Edenstar, Dirty Laundry, eggheads, Eight3One, Enfant Terrible, Finger In The Nose, Fresh Baked, Infancy, Knuckleheads, Mill and Mia, Moppit, Munster, Rock and Rattle, Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Willow and Finn, Wonderboy and Zephire Generation.

Please note that no further discounts apply during the sale period.

In case you’re new to the show, Itty Bitty Yuppy carries the most beautiful vintage-inspired and street savvy clothing from the US, Canada and Australia, and accessories for babies and kids from birth up to 6 years. Boys and girls alike are equally and stunningly catered for at IBY, and the shopping experience is just divine.

Check out the picks below for luxe products now on sale blissfully ridiculously cheap!! I am only getting started below, head on over to Itty Bitty to witness these eye-popping discounts for yourself!

In rows from top left. Prices are quoted after discount is applied. No code is needed, all prices are already marked down on the IBY site for your convenience:

Sooki Baby Contemporary Stripe Sausage Dog Onesie $17.52 after 35% discount
Knuckleheads Tee $13.73 after 50% discount
Moppit Keira Love Short $13.24 after 75% discount
Eight3One T-Rex Tee $21.42 after 35% discount
Knuckleheads Banditos Short $23.63 after 50% discount
Tiny Tribe Tweet Girl Snapsuit Onesie $19.47 after 35% discount
Abe Jones Harmony Keyhole Dress $18.74 after 75% discount
Freshbaked Newborn 5 piece Gift Set $12.49 after 75% discount (also available in pink)
Willow and Finn Denim Pinafore $39.98 after 50% discount
Moppit Stripe Wrap Dress $12.49 after 75% discount
Rock and Rattle Mohawk Hoodzie $32.98 after 50% discount

Also, a few quick mentions to get your pulse racing: Edenstar Assymetric Skirt $19.75 (75% off) Willow & Finn Pin Tuck Bodice Top $7.49 (75% off), Wonderboy Little Creatures Shirt $27.48 (50% off), Moppit Ruby Drape Dress $27.48 (50% off) Edenstar Nomad Jacket $64.50 (50% off) Enfant Terrible Fire Dragon $13.98 (50% off), Dirty Laundry Rock Star $35.72 (35% off), Eight3One Giraffe Onesie $21.42 (35% off), Mill and Mia Skinny Leg Pant $38.97 (35% off), Munster Blackout Hoody $35.72 (35% off), and all Tiny Tribe and Sooki Baby 35% off.

That is some crazy-wonderful goodness going there! Seriously, when I was typing those I prices I kept thinking “that can’t be right!”, but you know what: IT IS!!! Enjoy enjoy

Itty Bitty Yuppy currently stock Chic Papoose, Fleurville Kids, and My Little Seat, the cream of overseas brands, including Baby Bonkie, Claesens, Il Tutto, Little Twig, Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, Dirty Laundry, Eight3One, Finger In The Nose, KLT Works, Knuckleheads, Pink Chicken, Rock & Rattle, Tin Tank, Wonderboy, and Zoobie Pets, and the best Australian designer labels including Edenstar, Eggheads, Enfant Terrible, Fresh Baked, Infancy, mill&mia, Moppit, Munster, Parisian Ballets, Willow and Finn and Zephire Generation.

Brands coming soon to Itty Bitty Yuppy are Ses Petites Mains, West Coast Baby, Cuddlefish, Polka, and Ollie and Max. Subscribe to IBY’s mailing list to be kept informed on new stock, sales and special offers.

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.

Okay. This one’s a real heart-stopper: I can barely type this news!! Kim at Itty Bitty Yuppy – Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – has taken the gloves off and is going all out until June 30. Listen up, friends:

In a terrific show of generosity Kim is offering KidStyleFile readers 40% off store-wide INCLUDING sale stock – WOOOO!!
This means savings of up to 75% exclusively to KSF readers!!!!

Enter ‘KSFIBY’ at checkout to receive 40% off all full-priced stock AND sale stock.

I don’t think I have to tell you that it just doesn’t get any better than this!!

Itty Bitty Yuppy carries the most beautiful vintage-inspired and street savvy clothing and accessories for babies and kids from birth up to 6 years. Boys and girls alike are equally and stunningly catered for at IBY, and the shopping experience is just divine. Browse the Sale section to discover delights up to 75% off!

Score big time off exclusively stocked US and Canadian boutique labels Chic Papoose, Fleurville Kids, and My Little Seat, the cream of overseas brands, including Baby Bonkie, Claesens, Il Tutto, Little Twig, Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, Dirty Laundry, Eight3One, Finger In The Nose, KLT Works, Knuckleheads, Pink Chicken, Rock & Rattle, Tin Tank, Wonderboy, and Zoobie Pets, and the best Australian designer labels including Edenstar, Eggheads, Enfant Terrible, Fresh Baked, Infancy, mill&mia, Moppit, Munster, Parisian Ballets, Willow and Finn and Zephire Generation.

Can’t stop now: I’m off to scoop up some lush products at Itty Bitty Yuppy 75% off!!! Don’t you miss out either – hop straight over there!

Check out the picks below for new stock just arrived from Zoobie Pets, Parisian Ballets, and Baby Bonkies, and for luxe products now on offer blissfully ridiculously cheap!!

Chic Papoose $87.95 $52.77 after 40% discount – Choose from 5 different designs
Parisian Ballets $74.95 $44.97 after 40% discount - Patent is *in* this season, and red is always ALWAYS hot.
Baby Bonkies $52.80 $31.68 after 40% discount - The best baby wrap in existence. Practical and PERFECT.
Zoobie Pets $65.95 -$69.95 $39.57- $41.97 after 40% discount – Check the new limited edition additions. Buy friend for life!
Il Tutto Mia Tote $449.00 $269.40 after 40% discount – Super-luxe. Will last way beyond the baby years. At this price, buy two! Also available in black,
Fleurville Kids Messenger/Backpack $59.95 $35.97 after 40% discount - We have these bags (I paid full price and they were worth it!) At this price, they are a no-brainer: be quick!

Brands coming soon to Itty Bitty Yuppy are Ses Petites Mains, West Coast Baby, Cuddlefish, Polka, and Ollie and Max. Subscribe to IBY’s mailing list to be kept informed on new stock, sales and special offers.To make you feel even better about your retail therapy, Itty Bitty Yuppy donates a portion of all sales to Victorian charity organisation, Berry Street, devoted to assisting disadvantaged Victorian kids and families. What better reason to shop!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.

Did you go ga-ga over Itty Bitty Yuppy’s- Itty Bitty Yuppy – www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au – recent 35% off sale on all Australian designer current season’s stock including Edenstar, Eggheads, Enfant Terrible, Fresh Baked, Infancy, mill&mia, Moppit, Munster, Willow and Finn and Zephire Generation?

Uh-huh, yep, I hear you!

Have you been drooling over the fab range of International clothing designers Itty Bitty Yuppy stocks, including Abe Jones, Baby Bean Vintage, Dirty Laundry, Eight3One, Finger In The Nose, KLT Works, Knuckleheads, Pink Chicken, Rock & Rattle, Tin Tank and Wonderboy?

Ooh yes: me too!! (I already couldn’t resist the Baby Bean Vintage dresses, and Fleurville bags, as I’ve mentioned previously, and have since pounced on the Abe Jones City park dresses — the quality is just stunning; they’re fully lined, and the fabric is some of the finest I have seen in a long time — all in larger sizes for next year: hey, I can justify that!!)

Well, ding ding! It’s time for me to go another round at IBY, and for everyone to get in on the act because Kim at IBY has just pulled out all the stops and is now offering 35% off all the above listed OS designers AS WELL AS Aussie designers!!

Yowza! How good is that?? (I just put two Pink Chicken dresses in my shopping basket: KSF reader Lena, you made me do it!!)

This is a general sale, so no code needed. Ends 22 June 2008, so motor on over there.

My picks? Read on

Clockwise, from top left:

Eight3One T-Rex Tee $32.95 $21.42 after 35% discount
Wonderboy Snake Eyes Shirt $72.55 $47.16 after 35% discount
klt:works Ollie the Dotted Owl Onesie $27.45 $17.84 after 35% discount
Wonderboy Turbulent Indigo Jean $64.95 $42.22 after 35% discount
Knuckleheads K Crown Tee $32.95 $21.42 after 35% discount
Dirty Laundry Punk Rocker Tee $54.95 $35.72 after 35% discount
Abe Jones Hot Rod Onesie $36.25 $23.56 after 35% discount

Clockwise, from top left:

Eight3one Giraffe Onesie $32.95 $21.42 after 35% discount
Baby Bean Vintage Jackie Swing Day Dress (size 3) $74.95 $48.72 after 35% discount
Dirty Laundry Rock Star Tee $54.95 $35.72 after 35% discount
Pink Chicken Sasha Dress $82.45 $53.59 after 35% discount
klt:works Owl Organic Onesie $30.75 $19.99 after 35% discount
Abe Jones Bubblie Ribbon Tee $38.45 $24.99 after 35% discount
Pink Chicken Sasha Duck Dress $82.45 $53.59 after 35% discount
Abe Jones City Park Keyhole Dress $74.95 $48.72 after 35% discount

You can read all my previous posts on Itty Bitty Yuppy here.

To finish, a great example of Itty Bitty Yuppy products in action. See the beautiful little girl in the Pink Chicken Sasha Duck Dress – $82.45 $53.59 after 35% discount – (pictured here on the cover, and also inside of, LMNOP – www.lmnop.com.au – magazine)? That’s Kim’s very own daughter Ella!

I had previously thought that maybe the duck dress was more suited to itty bitty girls, but seeing Ella (heading towards 5 years) in the dress has convinced me that my 3.5+ year olds will look just a treat in it. (It’s the Queen’s birthday, so*someone* deserves a present right? )

Also, if you haven’t seen LMNOP mag before, here’s the deal: it’s an Australian online magazine celebrating the most beautiful children’s design products you ever did see. The content is the absolute height of everything cool, and the production values are superlative. There’s no aloofness here though; the whole package just radiates so much genuine warmth: LMNOP really has heart!

LMNOP is released quarterly and is free to download (it’s in Adobe Acrobat PDF format). What I like to do is open it, let it download (takes 5-10 mins depending on your connection), and then save it to my PC for easy repeat viewing. I recommend this, as I guarantee that you’ll find yourself wanting to browse it again and again!

Have a wonderful day, friends, and see you again tomorrow!

In addition to the previously mentioned clothing brands, Itty Bitty Yuppy exclusively stocks US and Canadian boutique labels Chic Papoose, Fleurville Kids, and My Little Seat, and the cream of overseas brands, including Baby Bonkie, Claesens, Il Tutto, Little Twig, Parisian Ballets, Sooki Baby, Tiny Tribe, and Zoobie Pets.

Brands coming soon to Itty Bitty Yuppy are Ses Petites Mains, West Coast Baby, Cuddlefish, Polka, and Ollie and Max. Subscribe to IBY’s mailing list to be kept informed on new stock, sales and special offers.

To make you feel even better about your retail therapy, Itty Bitty Yuppy donates a portion of all sales to Victorian charity organisation, Berry Street, devoted to assisting disadvantaged Victorian kids and families. What better reason to shop!

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.