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Today’s post written by Miki

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It’s one of the better kept secrets of the world of designer kids online shopping.  It has a huge range of threads by top kids brands at astonishingly small prices, and just about every single thing on the site is half price or below.  And yes, it has a big range of sizes available in nearly everything, and these pieces are the genuine, oh-so-hip, article.

I’m talking, my friends, about Tiny Threads – www.tinythreads.com.au.  If you haven’t been there yet, GO!  GO NOW!  You’ll find previous season collections from brands such as Bardot Junior, Monstar Kids, Albetta, Cocoon Couture, Polka, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh and Itch Designs, and that’s just a start on their full range of labels!  As I said above, nearly everything online from all of these labels is half price or below which makes for the most amazing shopping experience.

For anyone with a baby – or if you know someone expecting one – take a look at the Dimples range.  A luxe NZ brand, it has really gained fame over the last few years due to its beautiful embroidered details and the richness of its quality.  I confess to being a bit biased since both my babies came home from hospital in outfits by Dimples, but I really do think it’s exquisite.  While we’re over that side of the Tasman, make sure you look at the range from another NZ brand, Minti.  Super edgy, fun designs on great quality fabrics make Minti stand out from the crowd.

Tiny Threads stock so many of the brands we know and love including Cocoon Couture, Itch, Polka, Munster, Minti, Tiny Mammoth, Early Birds, Anna & Sally, Ouch, Huckleberry Lane, Dimples, Fiona Kate, Yunginz, By Rachael, Mamapapa, Love Mae, Tommy Rocket, Rileah Design, Knufflekid, Heavenly Creatures, Little Red Duck, Cot Couture, Mondays Child, Grasshoppers, Square Peg, and Tkxi Surf, all at between 25%-80% off, every day of the week.  What’s left to say?  You’re going to have a field day!

The prices below are valid only while stocks last, so get in quickly!

1. eeni meeni miini moh Hooded Jacket, $49.00 $36.00
2. Polka Aye Hat – Olive, $19.95 $12.00
3. Itch Designs ABC Graffiti Top, $54.95 $20.00
4. Yunginz Candy Stripe Mary Janes, $44.95 $19.95
5. Rittenhouse Dash Dress, $89.95 $45.00
6. Polka Aztec Hammer Pants, $34.95 $17.50
7. Polka Hello Sailor Jeans, $69.95 $30.00
8. Minti Charm Contrast Onesie, $39.95 $15.00
9. Dimples Polka Dot Bucket Hat, $40.00 $10.00; and Bloomers, $38.50 $10.00
10. Monstar Kids Tulip Dress, $45.00 $18.00
11. Albetta Cot Quilt, $95.00 $45.00
12. Cocoon Couture Giraffe Bean Bag, $99.95 $64.95

Tiny Threads deliver Australia wide for the flat delivery fee of $10.00.  International orders are not currently accepted.  For full information please see the Tiny Threads Postage and Delivery information page.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Boots feature a lot in my childhood memories. From the navy gumboots with red soles (there were limited styles and colours back then) to the 10-up cherry Doc Martens that I blew my entire first pay cheque on, there was always a pair in my cupboard. Boots are, to me anyway, a winter staple.  They provide protection from the elements and can jazz up a winter outfit.

These days, boots are available in a wealth of colour and sizes. Ankle or knee high; rubber, vinyl or leather; patterned or block coloured – the choices are endless.

Whether they are bought to prevent wet feet whilst dodging puddles during a frantic dash from the car to a the shops; to pretty up a skirt; for running around it the back yard or just for comfort, they may as well be stylish! Discover a collection of some of the latest boots for babies and kids this winter below.

1 Hoof Baby Boot Jordie $32.50 at ele-ahbaaant
2 Walnut Desert Boot – Pink $64.96 at Walnut Melbourne
3 Yunginz Jungle Boot $89.95 at Yunginz
4 Chilli Kids Flynn Chocolate $44.95 at Chilli Kids
5 See Kai Run Dominic $74.95 at See Kai Run
6 Nowa Li Flower Mocassin $31.95 at Baby’s Got Style
7 Yunginz Red Pocket Boot $94.95 at Yunginz
8  SKEANIE Ugg Choc Brown $39.95 at SKEANIE
9 UGG Australia Toddler’s Cardy USD$120 at UGG Australia
10 Walnut Girls Long Boot – Chocolate $79.95 at Walnut Melbourne
11Smelly Welly Stallion Welly $45.00 at Smelly Welly
12 Walnut Desert Boot – Light Brown $64.96 at Walnut Melbourne
13 Cheeky Little Soles Polar Boot Silver $49.95 at Cheeky Little Soles
14 Panda Boot Shoes $34.95 at Kawaii Kids
15 See Kai Run Simone Boots $99.95 at See Kai Run
16 Rileyroos Emmy Scarlet $54.95 at Tiny Steps
17 See Kai Run Kian $74.95 at See Kai Run

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Leah

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Okay, okay, I admit it! I am a celebrity fashion stalker! I love seeing Nicole Richie’s little Harlow out and about in her stylish get up. I adore reading about Gwen Stefani’s Kingston and Zuma in their latest threads. Imagine my delight to come across FunkyBaby – www.funkybaby.com.au – with a large range of funky shoes and socks favoured by celebs and their offspring I am in celeb shoe heaven!

Nicole’s Sunday Rose has been seen in the gorgeous Trumpette sock range and already this season we see Jessica Alba’s little princess Honor wearing Trumpette Baby Tracks in silver (in fact, the whole Trumpette range seems to becoming a Hollywood favourite). Ben Affleck’s Violet Ann’s favourite shoes for an entire season were from the UMI range, and of course who could forget Tom Cruise’s Oprah interview where he showed off Suri’s cupboard and revealed Monkey Toes Little Ladies Mary Janes to the world?!!

You can take up to 35% off all celebrity favourite shoes in the sale section at FunkyBaby (prices as marked, while stocks last), PLUS receive $10 off all Trumpette shoes and socks until 30 November 2009 when you enter discount code ‘KSTYLEF’ at checkout. Hop, skip and jump to it!

1.    UMI Cuddle Pink $49.95
2.    Hoof Tom Was $40.00 NOW $30.00
3.    Monkey Toes Little Ladies MJ Was $39.50 NOW $25.00
4.    Emu Sheepskin Bootie CNut WAS $35.00 NOW $25.00
5.    Trumpette 6 Pairs Boxed Cheeritos was $39.95 NOW $29.95
6.    Trumpette Baby Mocs Lavender was $49.95 NOW $39.95
7.    Trumpette Baby Tracks Silver Pink Was $49.95 NOW $39.95
8.    Yunginz Skulls $49.95
9.    Monkey Toes Buzzy Bees was $39.95 NOW $25.00
10. Trumpette Andy Tracks White WAS $49.95 NOW $39.95

Funky Baby stocks shoes and socks from such labels as: Emu, Funky Baby, Hoof, Lamington, Monkey Toes, Nature Baby, Trumpette, Umi and Yunginz.

Standard postage within Australia is from $7.00 with express and registered post options.  International postage is also offered.  For full details see here

Today’s post written by Miki

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Kat at Frock You – www.frockyou.com.au – is so awesome.  She really is!  She run *the* hippest online boutique for women and kids around, she writes a blog which makes me cackle every time I read it, she gets asked for comments by publications such as Choice Magazine… oh, and she has kick-ass sales

Take this one, for example: Frock You is turning two (happy birthday to Tha Frock!!) so she’s giving us KidStyleFile readers a HUGE 30% OFF STORE-WIDE! Yiya! The party ends at midnight tonight, Friday 24 April 2009 – get in fast! Just enter ‘KSF’ at checkout to carve 30% off your order.

Kat stocks some seriously hot brands, such as new stock from Munster, Freshbaked, and Sooki Baby (which I’ve just filled my cart with), plus gorgeous shoes from Yunginz.  Everyone’s favourites, Baobab and Gabrial Saynte are there too – and all of it 30% off with the discount code!  YAAAAAAY!!!

I also recommend snapping up a treat for yourself while you’re shopping – after all, it is Mother’s Day coming up, and the 30% off code applies to all the womenswear too! There’s a vast range to choose from, but we at KidStyleFile love the handmade jewellery from Alice Wears Gold, Dolly Rockers and Vibe Designs, the bags and bangles from Urban Originals, and the shoes from Nude. Awww: can’t I just get it ALL?

These prices include the 30% off discount using the code ‘KSF’ and are valid until midnight 24 April 2009 only.

1. Freshbaked Knit Beanie – Red, $24.95 $17.46 (also available in cream)
2. Freshbaked Denim Dress, $49.95 $34.96
3. Sooki Baby Red In The Hood Romper, $34.95 $24.47
4. Yunginz Classeez Classic Red Diamante Shoes, $59.95 $41.96
5. Sooki Baby What A Hoot Romper, $34.95 $24.47
6. Freshbaked Canvas Swing Coat, $64.95 $45.46
7. Baobab Charcoal Bow Dress, $47.95 $33.56
8. Gabrial Saynte New Kid On The Block Tee, $35.00 $24.50
9. Munster Scarface L/S Tee, $44.95 $31.46
10. Munster Punkature Hooded Romper, $55.00 $38.50

Frock You stock the following kidswear brands: BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej, American Apparel, Amy Tangerine, Baobab, Baby Blend, Cuski, Deadly Girl Couture, Eco Peko, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Gabrial Saynte, Itch Design, Little Red, Lucca.P, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Sooki Baby, Tippy Toes, TomTom, and Yunginz and Freshbaked.

Adult fashion brands stocked at Frock You include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, French Kitty, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Mimosa, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, The Doll’s Boutique, Tribu, and Urban Originals.

Frock You charge an unbeatable $5.00 for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free. Check the Frock You site for information on international shipping.

Today’s post written by Kat

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I have to admit something: I am not a fan of theme-dressing. Sparkly christmas earrings give me hives; licenced kidswear causes nausea.

So, thinking about ‘Easter Fashion’ I nearly choked on my Creme egg (theme-chocolates I can handle).

Thankfully, I’ve realised you can be cheerfully festive and dressed to impress, without the need for fluffy bunny ears…(though if you can’t resist, try the hip version: Rock Your Baby’s Rabbit knit hat, available at Baby’s Got Style for $29.95. Adorable!)

Nanny Pickle‘s Bad Bunny Collection is so cute and cheeky it wins my vote for rabbit-themed clobber. Clobber, though, is a bit harsh, because this collection is made from supersoft bamboo and organic fabrics that are just luscious to touch, and come complete with important life lessons such as “Eat your Crusts” and “Don’t Run With Scissors”. Hehe! You can find the Bad Bunny at La Toriana from $19.95.

Cradlerock have a handy Easter section which includes these funky rabbit tees and hoody by Tiny Mammoth (designed by Beci Orphin of Princess Tina fame). How cool is this unique take on a gorgeous vintage print?!

Quinn Macool’s take on bunny prints is, erm, cool! From the cute retro “I Believe” (aaw!) to the “How To Draw A Bunny” tee, perfect for little artistes, you can personalise everything to your taste and nab a nifty new tee for only $22!

But if the only bunnies you want to see this Easter are of the chocolate variety, you could instead have fun putting together a gorgeous new outfit to celebrate:

Baby: Keep little ones warm and snug with a funky romper from Onesies – you’d be hard pressed to go past the simple and chic prints from Danish label Nanoou ($42, 0-12 months), teamed with this versatile, soft velour hat by Gertie & Me ($9.95) and gorgeous matching booties ($9.95; both available at The Hip Infant) for maximum aw-factor. You could also add a sweet little cardi like this one from Purebaby ($32.47 on sale from Just Ripe) for extra warmth and cuteness!

Little Boys: If Nanna’s going to be at Easter lunch, it might be wise to leave your rock’n'roll tees at home, and go for a timeless piece like this Wonderboy Stripe tee ($39.95, 6m-7Y, from Itty Bitty Yuppy). Work it with some classic denim (Munster Stovey 2 Jeans, $80, sizes 2-10; from Tiny People) and retro cool trainers – Adidas Country Stripe, $59.95, sizes US4-10; from Kido Store). If it’s cool, skip the hoody and go for a smart jacket like the Steve Mac coat from Freshbaked (on sale for $29.95 at BabysGotStyle). Watch out, ladies!

Little Girls: We all know how spoilt for choice little girls are now days when it comes to fashion – it’s hard to narrow down a party frock but this week my pick is Polka’s Black Birdy Frou Dress ($99, sizes 3-7; from BabysGotStyle). Accessorise with a slouchy knitted hat (Toshi, $18.95) and ribbed tights for a nice play on texture (Marquise knit tights, $9.95, both also from BabysGotStyle) - or try printed legwarmers scrunched at the ankle if you’re really cool (Huggalugs, $14.50 on sale from My Baby Rocks). Shoes? Yunginz Classeez ($59.95) are pretty enough for every occassion!

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery details. Always check the KSF All Current Deals page to see if you are eligible for any discount.

Today’s post written by Angela