KidStyleFile

Written by Leah

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For a few years I have looked on with dismay at my son’s lack of fashion forwardness. He has shown zero interest in t-shirt prints, zero interest in accessorising, and I have to admit that he would be perfectly happy to lounge around in his undies all day. However, over the last month a small spark of interest has ignited and he has become increasingly demanding about what should hang in his cupboard and what he will wear outside the home. Eureka! Of course, I want to continue to fuel this new interest and know just the place to start…

About a Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au - is an online boutique dedicated to sourcing seriously cool garments for boys. They know just what boys want and aren’t scared of stocking an enormous array of choices to cater for varying personalities. Such choices include labels Sooki Baby, SoSooki, Kiniki, Three Little Trees, Cried Wolf , Books To Wear, Electric Boy, Minti, Oishi-m and new colours from Boon. It’s one very hip store! Keep up to date with all their cool boy news, their sales and special garage sales via the About A Boy Facebook Page.

Cried Wolf offers a range of hip boardies and tees perfect for summers at the beach or beside the pool. There are no muted pastels here, just bright and glorious primary colours at their best.  Top it off with a straw fedora and you have an outfit that speaks style. The Electric Boy tees are a hit in my house at the moment, with Master R demanding he wore his Pixel Pals tee for a whole week! This led me to purchase two so I wasn’t so swamped with middle of the night laundry duties! Munster never fail to produce an array of ultra hip tees and shorts. Watch out for the latest seasonal drop to arrive as you won’t be able to resist a piece or two.

To lead your boys into stylish summer days, About a Boy are offering all KSF readers 10% off new season arrivals. Just enter code KSF at checkout the redeem this offer right up until November 30, 2011. If you’re looking for bargain basement discounts, head over to the Three Little Trees clearance sale where you will find almost all previous season bargains at $10.00 – $12.00 each for one day only, while stocks last!

1. Moulder Tee by Cried Wolf $40.00 LESS 10%= $36.00
2. Balloons Shirt Tail Tee (GREY) by Minti $40.00 LESS 10%= $36.00
3. Berlin Monsters Believe Tee by Three Little Trees – Was $33 $12.00
4. Fedora by Cried Wolf $30.00 LESS 10%= $27.00
5. Cove Boardies by Cried Wolf $55.00 LESS 10%= $49.50
6. Who Peed In The Pool Boardies by Kiniki $35.00 LESS 10%= $31.50
7. Cherokee Boardies – Droplet by Three Little Trees $59.00 LESS 10%= $53.10
8. Peace Hand Tee by Minti $40.00 LESS 10%= $36.00
9. Wolf Tee by Electric Boy $35.00 LESS 10%= $31.50
10. Checker Visor Hat by Cried Wolf – Was $25 $12.00
11. Nomads Romper – Whales by Three Little Trees $45.00 LESS 10%= $40.50

About A Boy stock many top brands of boyswear including Cried Wolf, Sudo, Electric Boy, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds.

About A Boy ship Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00.  Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Post written by Miki

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About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au – has developed a cult following amongst style-conscious parents of boys and girls, and today’s post will give you a very good idea why. You see, Katie at About A Boy stocks a big range of hip gear for boys (and a fair bit for girls too) from Cried Wolf, Sudo, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds. But (to quote the ‘Cat In The Hat’) that is not all, oh no, that is not all…

You have *got* to check out the About A Boy Three Little Trees sale.  Katie has marked all Three Little Trees pieces down by at least 50% off and some are up to 80% off, meaning that you can get clothing of amazing quality and style for your kids at bargain basement prices. You’ll find winter and summer pieces for boys and girls, with adorable options for babies such as the Auckland Humpty Romper and the Moscow Flower Romper.  For older girls I think the Bali Loves Sweater is funky and fun, and for boys I can’t go past the Dirty Socks Tee - as a mum of boys we seem to end up with dirty socks everywhere and this tee gently pokes fun at that.

To add to the hysteria I can feel building, KidStyleFile readers can take an additional 10% off storewide! This includes sale items and is valid until 31 August 2011, while stocks last (please note Sooki Baby items have already reduced by up to 50% off and are not part of this offer). Enter the code KSF at checkout to redeem the discount, and be quick about it because the most popular pieces will sell out in no time.

As a final note, About A Boy is committed to raising $5000 for the Oxfam East African Food Crisis Appeal by the end of the year.  They will donate $1 for every order, and there’s an option at checkout where customers can choose to donate an extra dollar on top of their postage. You can also donate directly and see where the money is going here.  You’ll also see some cool auctions and competitions on About A Boy’s Facebook page, so make sure you’re following it to be kept in the loop.

The prices below are valid while stocks last until 31 August 2011, using the code KSF.

1. Peru Beanies (girls), was $20.00 now $12.00 less 10% =$10.80; Peru Beanie, was $20.00 now $12.00 less 10% = $10.80
2. Auckland Romper – Humpty, was $35.00 now $17.00 less 10% = $15.30; Auckland Romper – Watermelon, was $35.00 now $17.00 less 10% = $15.30
3. Baby New York Monsters Believe Tee, was $30.00 now $14.00 less 10% = $12.60
4. Vienna Jumper, was $55.00 now $22.00 less 10% = $19.80
5. London Tee – Free Bird, was $35.00 now $16.00 less 10% = $14.40
6. Bali Loves Sweater, was $50.00 now $22.00 less 10% = $19.80
7. Moscow Romper – Flower, was $35.00 now $15.00 less 10% = $13.50
8. Dirty Socks Tee, was $35.00 now $10.00 less 10% = $9.00
9. Christchurch Jeans, was $55.00 now $20.00 less 10% = $18.00

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including Cried Wolf, Sudo, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds.

About A Boy ship Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00.  Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Post written by Miki

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Guess what people – it’s that time of year again and I’m excited! What time of year? The Minti Summer Pre-Release of course!

Minti is one of the hottest kids’ brands in the southern hemisphere, native to New Zealand but creating waves everywhere it goes.  I’m certainly not the only one excited about the pre-release of the Spring/Summer 11/12 collection: Katie at About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au- gets just as buzzed about it as I do, and today we are both buzzing because a HUGE range of the new season stock is available for pre-order from her e-boutique!  Have a glance below for some key pieces and see the full range here (please note that stock will be added throughout the day today, so check back soon if you don’t see the new season gear there just yet). The latest collection includes lots of fresh aquatic tones combined with Minti’s signature grey marl, with quirky little features and cheeky prints. I’m seriously coveting the Pocket Shirt pictured at #4 below, and how cute are the Happy Face Comfy Shorts at #7?

Until 31 July 2011, About A Boy are offering KSF readers FREE postage on all orders over $50 that include a Minti SS’11 Pre-Order item using the code KSFMinti50. Remember though: it always sells out fast, so mamas of boys don’t delay.

Also, while you’re happily filling your shopping cart full of new season Minti, you should have a thorough dig through About A Boy’s famous sale section.  Brimming with gorgeous boyswear for gorgeous boys, everything in there is discounted by up to 50%!

Now quick, go grab your Minti before I beat you to it!

The sale items below are available while stocks last.

Minti Kids:
1. Burgular stripe cloud face tee, $45.00
2. Striped Chill Shorts, $40.00
3. Oversize Hello Friends Singlet, $35.00
4. Pocket Shirt, $70.00

Minti Baby:
5. Baby Hello Friends Comfy Cardy, $45.00
6. Baby Peace Owl Onepiece, $45.00
7. Baby Happy Face Comfy Shorts, $35.00
8. Baby Stripe Comfy Pants, $40.00

SALE 9. ‘Earn Your Stripes’ Sweater by Polka, was $80.00 now $49.00
SALE 10. ‘New York Monsters Believe In Me’ Tee by Three Little Trees, was $30.00 now $20.00
SALE 11. Blue Rip Waist Trackies by Kiniki, was $50.00 now $29.00
SALE 12. Charlie Snapsuit by Sooki Baby, was $29.00 now $19.00

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including Cried Wolf, Sudo, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds.

About A Boy ship Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00, but remember that until 31st July Australian pre-release Minti orders come with FREE postage for orders over $50. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Post written by Miki

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There’s nothing more comforting that snuggling down in clean sheets and brand new pyjamas.  I know it’s one of my biggest treats and my kids are both super excited to have received new PJs this week too.  So with this in mind and the colder weather now at hand, I thought it might be time for a round up of some of Australia’s best children’s pyjamas!

The following are our favourites listed in no particular order for you to browse through.  There’s so much choice in PJs these days – 100% cotton, organic, close fitting, classic styles, edgy shapes or details, you name it.  Go with what appeals, there’s no right or wrong here!

Rube & Harry Girls Red/Pink Floral PJ Set, $44.95 at Rube & Harry online
Polka Winter Jarmies, $50.00 at About A Boy
Eeni Meeni Miini Moh Pyjama Set – Fine Rib Pure White/Sorbet, $49.00 from eenimeeni.com
Eternal Creation Girls Classic Pyjama Set, $49.95 at Eternal Creation.com
Milky Rock N Roll PJs, $29.95 $19.47 at Oranges & Lemons Boutique
CornflowerBlue Waffle PJ Set – Scarlet, $39.95 at Cornflowerblue.com.au
Purebaby Kids Henley Pyjamas – Bear, $39.95 27.96 at ShopHouse
Catnap by Two Belles ‘Mrs Apple Cake’ Tee Set, $29.95 $17.96 at Where Did You Get That?
Books To Wear Baby Boy Star PJ Set, $36.95 at Little Styles
Snugglebum Longjohn PJs – William Stripe, $39.95 $31.95 at ShopHouse

Please check individual sites for shipping details, and always check the KidStyleFile All Current Deals page to make sure you’re getting the very best deal.

Post written by Miki

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Whether you live in Queensland or not, it seems that everyone knows someone who has been directly affected by the dreadful floods recently.  Katie from About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au – is one of those affected – her entire bricks-and-mortar store was ruined by the floodwaters.

Of course, she’s luckier than some; her home is okay and she and her family are safe, plus she had enough warning to be able to remove almost all of her stock… but that has led to a new problem.  You see, Katie’s house is now completely inundated by her About A Boy stock – she has around 80 cartons of stock stored all throughout her home, playroom, carport, neighbour’s garages etc. – and she genuinely needs to clear some space and get it down to a manageable level.

As a consequence everything at the About A Boy online store is now discounted by 30%-80%, including Three Little Trees, Sooki Baby, Minti, Sudo, Littlehorn and more! Because she REALLY needs to move stock Katie is giving all KidStyleFile readers an EXTRA 10% store-wide discount (sorry, excludes  Oishi-M) Use the code KSF at checkout to redeem until 31 January 2011. Help someone affected by the floods and nab yourself some great bargains at the same time. Head on over!

Discounted prices quoted below are applicable with code KSF while stocks last until 31 January only.

1. Twilight Boardies by Three Little Trees, $50.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40
2. Hoot Tee by Three Little Trees, $35.00 $18.00 less extra 10% = $16.20
3. Penpals Tee by Minti, $45.00 $29.00 less extra 10% = $26.10
4. Cheeky Check Shirt by Minti, $70.00 $39.00 less extra 10% = $35.10
5. Cancun Summer Shorts by Three Little Trees, $50.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40
6. Dirty Vintage Landon Denim Shorts by Sudo, $70.00 $45.00 less extra 10% = $40.50
7. Gnomies Playsuit by Sooki Baby, $30.00 $19.00 less extra 10% = $17.10
8. Too Funky Tee in White by SoSooki, $30.00 $20.00 less extra 10% = $18.00
9. Colin The Pirate Singlet by Three Little Trees, $25.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40
10. Party Animal Tee in Red by SoSooki, $30.00 $20.00 less extra 10% = $18.00
11.  Love Birds Dress by Three Little Trees, $55.00 $16.00 less extra 10% = $14.40

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including Cried Wolf, Sudo, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds.

About A Boy ships Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00. Click here for full postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Miki

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Two things have me excited about today’s post.  Firstly, it’s about a funky boyswear shop, appropriately called About A Boy – www.aboutaboy.com.au, and as a mum of two boys that gets my attention straight off the bat. Secondly, it’s also about a HUGE Sooki Baby sale!  Yay, two of my most favouritest things: boyswear *and* Sooki Baby!

If you’re a mum of girls, don’t go away, you’ll want to stick around for this one too!  Although About A Boy is a boyswear only store, twice a year they stock the entire current season range of Sooki Baby for both boys and girls, and they sell it off at bargain basement prices.  By that I mean 40%-80% off the *entire* range, which in turn means you need to move quickly, because it sells out super fast. You don’t need a code, prices are as marked, while stocks last until 8 August 2010, so get busy and get over there!

I’ve already beaten you to it and placed my order. I just couldn’t resist the über funky Super Hero tee or the Tuxedo tee both for my chubby 10 month old.  But if I had girls I’d have snapped up the Raining On Me dress and the Minimalist Ruffle Leggings and matching Snapsuit and about a dozen other things too.  I’m tempted to go back for more actually – so many gorgeous pieces at such tiny prices, why wouldn’t I!?

Katie at About A Boy keeps her store pumping with new goodies at all times. If you want to be the first to hear about new developments at About A Boy be sure to subscribe to the newsletter and join them on Facebook; Katie runs a wonderfully active page.

The prices below are valid only while stocks last until 8 August 2010. No code is needed, prices are as marked.

1. Super Hero Tee, $27.00 $15.00
2. Super Hero Ribbed Leggings, $29.00 $17.50
3. Super Hero Padded Vest, $45.00 $25.00
4. Minimalist Romper, $35.00 $21.00
5. Bird Romper, $35.00 $21.00
6. King Padded Jacket – Reversible, $50.00 $29.00
7. King Black Pants, $35.00 $21.00
8. Raining On Me Dress, $35.00 $20.00
9. Hide & Seek Tee, $29.00 $16.00
10. Hide & Seek Padded Jacket, $45.00 $27.00
11. Hide & Seek Ruffle Leggings, $29.00 $17.50
12. Babushka Romper, $35.00 $21.00

About A Boy stocks many top brands of boyswear including Cried Wolf, Sudo, Oishi-M, Polka, Three Little Trees, Minti, Urban Elk, Toetum, Sooki Baby, Ubang Babblechat, Deglingos, Oopsie, Super Zeroes, Littlehorn, Mister Mista, Cut It Out Kids and Bonds.

About A Boy ships Australia-wide for a flat rate of $9.00, or alternatively you can collect your order FREE at their bricks-and-mortar store in Redhills, Brisbane.  See here for the full address.