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Post written by Miki
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One of the occupational hazards of KidStyleFile is that I find myself in temptation’s way all too often: so much cool stuff at such great discounts - how could I not buy at least some of it?

My poor old credit card has taken a hammering over the last few months, but you know what? I don’t regret a single one of my purchases so far.

Because I think that’s a pretty solid endorsement of what I’ve bought, I thought I’d showcase some of my favourites today. (I’ve taken my own photos for this, so I apologise for the slightly dodgy photos; hopefully you’ll get the idea at least )

Threads
I love little boys’ clothes. My son Alex (aged nearly one) has a fairly extensive wardrobe, but we do have a few favourites.

I know I rave on about these at every chance I get, but the American Apparel baby rib karate pants are revered in this household. Comfy, stretchy and still really cool looking, he wears them… well, most days actually, now that I think about it!

I always get ours from Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - because Kat stocks such a great range of sizes and colours and has such kick-ass sales. There’s also the My Child magazine discount code*(see bottom of page) which gives you 20% off storewide!

I’ve bought a few tops from Frock You too - currently Alex is wearing Smirk tees (I love the Smirk designs, it’s my absolute favourite kids tee brand) and Ej Sikke Lej too.

The other favourite top du jour is his Oobi ‘Bella the Martian’ hoodie, which I bought from Fairy Kisses - www.fairykisses.com.au.

Fairy Kisses have a brilliant price on this one at the moment, check it out! The other great thing about this hoodie is that Angela gave Alex the matching Oobi Timorous Beastie: too cute!

Kindy Kamper

The Kindy Kamper - from www.kindykamper.com.au - was another present from Angela (yes, she spoils us rotten). Even though it’s marketed at pre-schoolers it’s actually really great for babies too because it fits into portacots so nicely!

We do a lot of travelling to see our respective families and having the Kindy Kamper has made bedding for Alex a breeze. I just grab the KK and the portacot and that’s it - nothing else needed! The little loops on the bottom of the KK padded base fit over the portacot matress perfectly (they’re adjustable for different sizes of matress too) and the padding in the KK base makes the portacot matress softer too. I can tuck Alex in just like normal, so he’s happy and comfy.

Once we’re home again it’s just as easy. The KK gets flung in the washing machine, then it dries just as well either on the line or in the dryer, and then it’s ready to go all over again.

It’s also Alex’s cot bedding at daycare - no more lost sheets or having to sew name tags on to about eight different items, as the KK covers it all. Couldn’t be easier.

Here’s a photo of the KK set up in my portacot (which is a Phil & Teds T2), and with Alex in it. Please excuse the rather, erm, ‘vibrant’ playroom floor in the background!

Bags

My ISOKI petite traveller (from Ekidna Kids - www.ekidnakids.com.au) goes everywhere with me these days, whether I have Alex with me or not. It’s small enough to be easy for me to take around (not much bigger than a clutch really) but big enough to fit everything a mum could need when she’s out running errands.

I’ve just emptied mine out on the desk, and this is what I fit in it:

Two disposable nappies, a travel pack of nappy wipes, a few nappy sacks, a twin-pack of teething rusks, a little box of sultanas, a muesli bar, a bib, my mobile phone, some cash (sadly not very much), a notebook and pen, my keys and all the cards I use on a daily basis - credit card, EFTPOS card, library card etc. And I still have plenty of room for a bottle and my sunglasses etc.

It’s amazing how much fits into such a little bag!

Another favourite in my nappy bag collection is my Vanchi Carry All Nappy Bag in choc tudor.

The best price I’ve seen on these is at La Toriana when you use the My Child magazine discount code*(see bottom of page) to take 15% off AND get a free gift.

It’s had a hard life, my Vanchi, but I have to say that it’s so well made that it’s taken all the abuse I’ve thrown at it and not batted an eyelash. Once I brushed the smooshed biscuit off it I realised that it actually still looks like new! I love this nappy bag precisely because it doesn’t look like a nappy bag - perfect!

The other bag that really deserves a mention is the Fleurville kids messenger bag, which hails from from Itty Bitty Yuppy - www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au.

Things I love about this bag (besides its obviously gorgeous looks) are its size; small enough that a pre-schooler can carry it, but big enough that I don’t look silly carrying it either, and the unique PVC-free fabric it’s made from. It feels great (really soft but tough) and it’s such good quality.

It also came with an insulated lunch bag which is very handy for being out and about. This is the bag that goes to daycare with Alex as it fits everything he needs for the day: lunch, nappies, change of clothes, bottle etc. etc.

Please visit individual website for product prices and postage information.

* If you can’t get to a newsagent then email Angela; she’s nice and she’ll give you the code

Post written by Miki

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Well, the 35% off store-wide stocktake sale at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - is continuing to hot up winter. I’m sure you have scored some great bargains over at Frock You so far, but I’m here to tell you that things are about to get even better!

This is the official heads-up that tomorrow, June 30, Kat from Frock You is giving KidStyleFile readers ANOTHER 5% OFF!!!

That’s 40% off EVERYTHING on the 30th of June! The code is ‘KSF‘, and it applies on June 30 only, so do your research today, and pounce as soon as you can on the 30th to whoop up the end of financial year. (Or jump today if you don’t want to take your chances on stock running out before tomorrow!)

Go crazy! Buy up big! Prices like these are rare so make the most of them!

Score 40% off BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (pronounced “ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom and Deadly Girl Couture! Sooki Baby (one of my faves) and Lucca.P are coming to Frock You in July so keep an eye out for them.

The Amy Tangerine tees are so adorable - just ask Suri and Shiloh who both wear them - and the so are the Deadly Girl onesies. How cute is that little ’socialite’ tee? I love it! And the Moppit tees for boys are as hot as ever.

Don’t let the kids get all the good stuff either - at 40% off you can definitely justify getting some new fashion - clothing, accessories and shoes - for yourself too!

Frock You stocks hot threads for yummy mummies from designers like American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads. Some good food for though there

To kick you off, here’s a small sample of the gorgeous kids-wear at Frock You:

Clockwise from top left - all prices quoted are after 40% discount is applied:

Moppit sequin butterfly flare tee, $45.00 $35.00 $21.00
Moppit chick magnet tee, $39.95 $23.97
Deadly Girl couture socialite onesie, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine OMG l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Amy Tangerine LOL l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Little Red Fifty Paws $49.95 $34.95 $20.97
Smirk ruffle flower baby set, $49.00 $35.00 $20.00
Cuski ‘creamee’ baby comforter, $39.95 $23.97
Amy Tangerine l/s tee, $44.95 $26.97
Smelly Welly strawberry wellies, $39.95 $23.97

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

Happy Birthday to….Kat at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au!! Yes, Kat turned one year older last Friday.

Kat’s still in party mode, so much so, that she’s spreading the love, and warming our winter up with a fab 35% off store-wide until 30 June.

Enter discount code ‘STOCKTAKE’ for 35% off everything.

“Coolies”, as Kat says.

You can say that again, Kat!!

Frock You just gets better and better. Kat is always adding to her repertoire of fine threads for fashion-forward women and babe/s up to 6 years.

Choose from onesies, tees, dresses, pants, skirts, legwarmers, bunny rugs and hats from BabyLegs, Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Amy Tangerine (from the US, new and exclusive to Frock You), Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom, Deadly Girl Couture, with Sooki Baby and Lucca.P coming to Frock You in July.

For Mamas, choose from a super range of clothing and accessories, including jewellery and shoes - ah! Labels stocked include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

What’s New and Hot at The Frock?

Cool tees, a whole boatload of them! Dress them up, or down, tees are an all-season easy to wear winner.

Layer them and accessorise them with armwarmers (the Moppit arm/legwarmers come in a range of sizes and are extremely groovy, and for you BabyLegs fans, the current 35% off discount brings them down to a cheap-as-chips $10.72!!), and scarfs for winter warmth.

I love the new and exclusive cute Amy Tangerine tees imported directly from the USA by Frock You, and if you want instant street cred, head straight for the new Gabrial Saynte Tees.

The Gabrial Saynte Free badge and “Baby’s First Mixed Tape”CD offer is still running too, which makes it the perfect time to snap up a bragain, and also get yourself a little Gift With Purchase action The CD contains tunes from the cream of the cool old-skool crowd (David Bowie, Michael Jackson, U2!!) to help kick start your child’s musical education. How cool is that? Personally, I think the BLs worn as arm warmers with the Tees is a stellar look :} Jump straight to the Gabrial Saynte product page.

New Moppit (love their blues: does good things to my brain) and Smelly Welly (their tie-tee with sewn one button detailing is soemthing quite special for the little boys in the crowd) have also just hit the decks at Frock You. And I keep on hearing about the virtues of the American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants: available in black, pink, red, navy and lavendar, they are the perfect solution for the lower half in combination with any of these tees.

Clockwise from top left:

Gabrial Saynte ‘Ricky Roma’ Tee $36.00 $23.40 after 35% discount
Amy Tangerine ‘Smiley Face’ Tee $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount
Gabrial Saynte ‘The Beatles’ Tee $36.00 $23.40 after 35% discount
Moppit Bluebell Georgia Top $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount
Smelly Welly Chocolate Freckles Tie Shirt $29.95 $19.46 after 35% discount
Moppit Arm warmers/Legwarmers $16.95 $11.01 after 35% discount
American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants $22.00 $14.30 after 35% discount
Moppit Bat Tee $39.95 $25.96 after 35% discount
Amy Tangerine ‘Oh Deer’ Tee $44.95 $29.21 after 35% discount

To All the Clothes I Loved Before…

Just had to revisit some of my faves at Frock You. The clothes are still as superlative as before, but the bottom has dropped out of the prices, so if you’ve been lurking, waiting for this moment, don’t be pipped at the post: jump now!

If you are looking for something a little different, head for Ej Sikke Lej; simply the most delightful Scandinavian label. Their fairy-land prints of toadstools and birds are just the thing to get your child’s imagination going, and the Strawberry Skirt’s cred is confirmed in the current edition of uber-cool LMNOP magazine.

On the local front, Moppit is a great Aussie label that gets the balance right every time. I love their ‘Apple’ onesie; it just radiates the essence of a happy baby. The Nigella Hoodie for boys or girls is effortlessly cool, and the Trina Owl Dress is perfect winter style for girls.

Clockwise from top left:

Moppit ‘Apple of Mummy & Daddy’s Eye’ long-sleeved Onesie $29.95 $19.46 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Bird long-sleeved Tee $28.00 $18.20 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Romper $49.95 $32.46 after 35% discount
Moppit Nigella Hoodie $49.95 $32.46 after 35% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Strawberry Skirt $59.00 $38.35 after 35% discount
Moppit Trina Owl Dress $64.90 $42.18 after 35% discount

Hop on over to Frock You now to score your 35% off before all the goodies are gone, and don’t forget to wish Kat a belated Happy B/Day

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!

Today, Miki brings us part two of her special feature on clothing for little girls. See last week’s post for Part 1: Newborn to Three Years

Next week: OobiWatch roundup - Woo!

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Well, the weekend has rolled around once more, so it’s time to relax, put your feet up and get your credit card out. That’s right: today I bring you girlswear part two, gorgeous, groovalicious gear for girls aged four to seven.

Buckets & Spades

To get the ball rolling, let’s take a look at the MASSIVE sale section, with up to 50% off, at Buckets & Spades www.bucketsandspades.com.au.

I had great trouble singling out items to showcase here, because there’s just too much cool stuff to want to whittle it down at all!

That sale section is HUGE, it’s MASSIVE I tell you! There’s every designer you can possibly think of in there - Fred Bare, Diesel, Guess, Gumboots, Two Belles, Tommy Rocket, Eeni Meeni Miini Moh, BIG by Fiona Scanlan and so on.

You’ll have to dig through the 53 pages of winter specials (that’s not including the summer specials section) yourself to find out who else is in there. Now there’s a challenge for you

So what I’ve done here, just because I was so overwhelmed by all the choice, is just to pick out my favourites of the winter coats. It’s that time of year when everyone wants to be rugging up, and there’s no more stylish way to do it than with one of these pieces of gorgeousness below:

No links because Buckets & Spades is a frames-based site, but the search function works well so use that to hunt down your bargains!

From top left:

Fred Bare cardy with fur collar, style no. 1845 - $88.00 $59.00
Fred Bare pea jacket, style no. 1503 - $108.00 $75.00
Gumboots clover coat, style no. A81367 - $69.95 $49.00
Fred Bare fleece cotton empire jacket, style no. 1617 - $66.00 $45.00
Fred Bare Sherling Jacket, style no. 1513 - $145.20 $79.00
Piccolina cord parka, style no. 1180 $64.95 $45.00

Itty Bitty Yuppy

These guys are just sooooo stylish. I don’t think you could go wrong with *anything* bought from Itty Bitty Yuppy - www.ittybittyyuppy.com.au - as it’s all so chic.

Stockists of some seriously fab designers, Australian and international alike, IBY well deserve their reputation as one of the trendiest places to shop online.

Just have a look at the brands they carry: Abe Jones, Edenstar, Mill & Mia, Finnegan Finn, Zephire Generation, Parisian Ballet, Willow and Finn… I’m not going to tell you all of them so that you have to go over there and see for yourself what else there is. Mean aren’t I!

Itty Bitty Yuppy are currently offering a massive 35% off Australian and International designer clothing. It ends tomorrow, 22 June, so get on over there without delay!

Have a look at some of my favourites:

Edenstar Nomad Jacket, 129.00 $83.85
Willow and Finn Red Stocking Tee, $39.95
Moppit Stripe Wrap Dress, $49.95 $32.47
Willow and Finn Ballet Wrap, $69.95
Willow and Finn Knit Dress, $79.95 $51.97
Edenstar Merino Skivvy, $65.00 $42.25

Frock You

The Frock rocks, just no two ways about it!

I am a huge fan of Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - and I think everyone else should be too. What do I love so much? Well, it could be the funky-yet-practical-and-cool clothes, the super-cheap-and-super-fast delivery ($5 for Express Post!), the great service from Kat (do you read her blog? Subscribe now, it cracks me up every time it hits my inbox) and so on and so forth.

And that’s not even mentioning the great discounts that Kat gives KidStyleFile readers: 20% off storewide with the My Child discount code!

Leave a comment on this post or email Angela if you don’t have a copy of My Child, she’ll give you the code just ‘cos she’s nice!

Are you sold yet? If not, have a look at some of my girlswear picks below:

Prices quoted include the 20% off My Child discount:

American Apparel Kids Zip Fleece Hoody, $44.00 $35.20 I love this range (you can get it for adults as well), the fabric is so soft and stretchy and it holds its shape really well. Great casual basics.
Little Red Too Big For Your Britches dress, $49.95 $39.96
Itch Characters L/S tee, $34.95 $27.96
Moppit Nigella Purple Heart Hoody, $44.95 $35.96
Itch Lion L/S tee, $34.95 $27.95 How adorable is this lion?!

Fairy Kisses

New to the Fairy Kisses - www.fairykisses.com.au - range is Soda Kids.

This line has to be seen to be believed, it’s just exquisite. Delicate and whimsical with vintage overtones and so many thoughtful little details, these are truly beautiful ’special occasion’ pieces, a necessity for any girl’s wardrobe.

I also love the Kate Quinn organics range; lovely practical dresses for day-to-day wear, and who doesn’t love the feel of organic cotton?

Fairy Kisses also stock a great range of other brands, including GiGi, Kate Quinn Organics, Momiji, Nenuphar London, Piccalilly, Soda Baby, Vintage Kid, Koby and many, many more. I want it all!

Fairy Kisses are currently having an end of year sale, and this means 20% off store-wide for you. Bounce on over there!

Kate Quinn Organics kimono dress $24.95 $19.96
Soda Kids corduroy skirt $44.95 $35.96
Soda Kids patchwork dress $49.95 $39.96
Soda Kids dress and shrug $64.95 $51.96

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Please check individual sites for shipping details.

Next week: OobiWatch roundup - Woo!

Just a little update on - Frock You’s - www.frockyou.com.au - crazy-good 30% off store-wide offer, especially for fans (and air-conditioners haw-haw) of BabyLegs.

New designs have just landed at The Frock are they are keeey-ute!! (See visual confirmation below).

Enter discount code ‘KSF’ for 30% of EVERYTHING at Frock You (while stocks last) until midnight 1 June!!!!!

This stunning discount brings the Baby Legs (RRP $16.50) down to a crazy low $11.55 after 30% discount

And don’t forget that for every pair of BabyLegs you buy, you go into the draw to win 6 pairs of regular range BLs of your choosing (finishes May 31, so not long to go to find out if you are a winner and a grinner).

Check my previous post on Frock You for more hot picks.

Frock You stock the following baby and kids clothing and accessory brands: Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom, Deadly Girl Couture, with Sooki Baby and Lucca.P coming soon.

Frock You stock the following fashion clothing and accessories for women, including jewellery and shoes: American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

Race on over to score your 30% off at Frock You now before all the goodies are gone!!

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!

In case you have been hiding under a rock, Frock You - Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - sells the most dynamic and spunky blend of women’s street fashion and accessories, and zesty, fun baby and kids threads you’ll find online.

There’s everything for littles and chickens from birth to 6 years.

Choose from onesies, tees, dresses, pants, skirts, legwarmers, bunny rugs and hats from Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), American Apparel, Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, Baobab, Cuski, TomTom, Deadly Girl Couture, with Sooki Baby and Lucca.P coming soon.

For Mamas, choose from a super range of clothing and accessories, including jewellery and shoes! Labels stocked include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

It might be the cold, it might be because Kat’s just got the joie de vivre (or cos it’s my BIRTHDAY!! - It really is. What did I get? Hmm, well a “face cake” for starters…) whatever it is, Kat has decided to pull out all the stops and give us 30% of EVERYTHING at Frock You all this week (while stocks last) until midnight 1 June!!!!!

Ok, now I’m having a GREAT birthday!! (Face cake aftershock is substantially diminished.)

Enter discount code ‘KSF’ for 30% off everything. This brings the prices for these fine products down to ridiculously cheap, so let your credit card rip!!

Is Kat crazy? Well, maybe But in the best possible way!! Love ya Kat!! (Check out Kat’s Frock Off blog too check it out. You will laugh your cotton socks off. This girl’s HOT!)

If you’re still reading then there are a few items of interest that I’d like to alert you to:

New Moppit and Ej Sikke Lej stick is now in store.

Ej is simply the most delightful Scandinavian label. Their fairy-land prints of toadstools and birds are just the thing to get your child’s imagination going, and the Strawberry Skirt’s superlative credentials are confirmed in the current edition of LMNOP online magazine.

Moppit is a great Aussie label that gets the balance right every time. I love their ‘Apple’ onesie; it just radiates the essence of a happy baby. The Nigella Hoodie for boys or girls is effortlessly cool, and the Trina Owl Dress is perfect winter style for girls.

Clockwise from top left:

Moppit ‘Apple of Mummy & Daddy’s Eye’ long-sleeved Onesie $29.95 $20.96 after 30% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Bird long-sleeved Tee $28.00 $19.60 after 30% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Toadstool Romper $49.95 $34.96 after 30% discount
Moppit Nigella Hoodie $49.95 $34.96 after 30% discount
Ej Sikke Lej Strawberry Skirt $59.00 $41.30 after 30% discount
Moppit Trina Owl Dress $64.90 $45.43 after 30% discount

For every pair of Baby Legs you buy, you will get one entry into a draw to win 6 pair of BLs of your choosing.
That means you could buy one pair, and end up with a pair for every day of the week! The more pairs you buy, the more entries you get, and the more likely you are to WIN!
Hop straight over to pick up some ‘Legs.

Free badge and “Baby’s First Mixed Tape”CD when you buy a Gabrial Saynte Tee
Apparently the CD contains tunes from the cream of the cool old-skool crowd (David Bowie, Michael Jackson, U2!!) to help kick start your child’s musical education. How cool is that? Personally, I think the BLs worn as arm warmers with the Tees is a stellar look :} Jump straight to the Gabrial Saynte product page.

Gabrial Saynte “THE THE” Tees are printed on 100% cotton American Apparel tee. Baby sizes (envelope neck) up to 24mths are $23.99 ($16.79 after 30% discount); Kids (crew neck) 2Y-6Y $25.99 ($18.19 after 30% discount). Available in Grey marle in sizes 6/12M, 18/24M, 2Y, 4Y & 6Y.

BabyLegs retail at $16.50 $11.55 after 30% discount

Race on over to score your 30% off at Frock You now before all the goodies are gone!!

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!

Well, the Winter 2008 issue of My Child magazine is out today, and boy is it packed to the rafters with goodies for you!!

The KidStyleFile community is out in force in My Child this issue: check out the full-page KSF ad featuring incredible discounts and offers from 9 great stores.

My Child is well worth the read; it’s thought provoking, up-to-the-minute, and beautiful to look at. Subscribe to the KSF Deals & Steals Weekly newsletter to be in the running to win 1 of 10 My Child subscriptions.

(Also, check out my little ‘trend watch’ column!! Aaaah, I’m in *print*!!! Drop me a line, or leave a comment, and let me know what you think!!)

Grab a copy of the mag and check the ad to get the exclusive My Child code to unlock all these great discounts!

When you have the code in hand, head over to the 9 stores below, and enter the code at checkout to score the discounts (read to the bottom of the page to see the terms and conditions):

5 Little Monkeys - www.5littlemonkeys.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

Buckets and Spades - www.bucketsandspades.com.au - 10% off store-wide*

Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - 20% off store-wide*

Giggle ‘n’ Groove - www.gigglengroove.com.au - FREE pair of Classic Bows**

Kids Gift List - www.kidsgiftlist.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

Kinder Kaboodle - www.kinderkaboodle.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

La Toriana - www.latoriana.com.au - 15% off store-wide plus FREE gift*

Pastel Pink - www.pastelpink.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

ShopHouse - www.shophouse.com.au - 15% off store-wide*

Here’s the official release from My Child on what’s in the mag:

“THE GREAT DEBATE! Midwives vs obstetricians In “The art of birth”, actress and TV personality Ricki Lake talks about her water birth, alongside director Abby Epstein. Also Victoria Atkinson analyses the ongoing debate in her column “What I’ve learnt so far”.

GET STYLIN’ ­Catch our new style report and trend watch sections for the latest and greatest in products. Also check out our 10 best-ever maternity wear tips.

PREGNANCY & BIRTH Drugs in labour: what are your options? Eating for two: can we really pig out when pregnant?

INFANCY Postnatal recovery guide: why rest and recuperation is essential. Solidly speaking: top weaning tips and great recipes for baby.

EARLY CHILDHOOD Kids on the net: how to make the most of this powerful tool – and protect your children.

BEAUTY, FASHION, INTERIORS and lots of INSPIRATION Gorgeous products, new concepts, amazing designs, great gift ideas. These pages will have you inspired to redecorate, renew and revitalise your life!

PLUS Join in on our battle of the blogs and win some fantastic prizes!

ALSO with every issue of My Child purchased you receive 20% off maternity wear from Queen Bee and baby skincare from Aromababy!”

Discounts codes and offers terms and conditions: *Discounts apply to store-wide purchases, excluding postage or gift-wrapping costs. Discounts not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discounts may be subject to change without notice. Discount code expires midnight July 31 2008. **Minimum spend $50.00 before postage or gift-wrapping costs. Enter discount code and preferred Classic Bows colour in the notes section at checkout. VIP discount still applies. Offer may be subject to change without notice. Discount code expires midnight June 30 2008.

You gotta hand it to Kat at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au: she always always has something hot cooking!

I’ve mentioned the multi-purpose cool of BabyLegs before, and how great they are for offsetting the inevitable chill that blows up the legs of little bebes — poor poppets, their little trowdies have permanent leg-ride, what with the nappy bulk, and the being picked up constantly, and all — and their fine arm-wear application for older kids.

Kat’s on it, and to add an extra zing to your buying pleasure, she has decided that for every pair of Baby Legs you buy, you will get one entry into a draw to win 6 pair of BLs of your choosing.

That means you could buy one pair, and end up with a pair for every day of the week! The more pairs you buy, the more entries you get, and the more likely you are to WIN (and the less frequently you’ll have to do the washing, ‘cos you’ll have lots of pairs, and so you’ll be able to laugh at the sunless wet winter drear!)

I’m in a kind of rock-out place at the moment (listening to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs). I think reading Kat’s got me in the mood - she’s listening to The Clash at the moment. I know this because I just checked out her new Frock You blog — check it out: this girl is on fire!!

If you’re in an old-skool kind of mood too, then you are going to love Kat’s neat offer on Gabrial Saynte Tees: buy one and get a free badge and “Baby’s First Mixed Tape”CD, featuring everyone from David Bowie to Michael Jackson to U2. How cool is that?

Personally, I think the BLs worn as arm warmers with the Tees is a winning look :}

Note: Remember to sign up to the Frock You newsletter to receive your permanent 15% off discount on all these prices!

Gabrial Saynte “THE THE” Tees are printed on 100% cotton American Apparel tee. Baby sizes (envelope neck) up to 24mths are $23.99; Kids (crew neck) 2Y-6Y $25.99.
Available in Grey marle in sizes 6/12M, 18/24M(sold out), 2Y, 4Y(sold out) & 6Y.

Also, don’t forget, that Mother’s Day is fast approaching (less than a week to go now!)

Snap yourself up something nice for your little one to gift you with (or point your partner in Frock You’s direction!)

I am quite taken with these (very affordable) necklaces from Alice Wears Gold and brooches by Allira. (I can imagine my kids being entranced by these too!) And this bag from Chip Chop just made me laugh and laugh. Every Mum needs a good giggle, and this bag won’t ever fail to deliver

Clockwise from top left:

Alice Wears Gold Lost Letters Postcard Necklace $26.00
Roar Acrylic Brooch by Allira $20.00
Boy with Wooden Balloon Brooch by Allira $45.00
Chip Chop “Nobody Panic - I know Origami AND Pilates” Bag $50.00
Alice Wears Gold “I Love You Too!” Mini Vintage Brass Charm $28.00

Frock You also stock baby and kids-wear brands Ej Sikke Lej (”ay-sic-kay-lay”), Elodie & Elvis, Fully Stoked, Itch Design, Little Red, Monster Baby, Moppit, Smelly Welly, Smirk, Tippy Toes, and Baobab, and newly arrived Cuski, TomTom, and Deadly Girl Couture.

Womens-wear labels stocked include American Apparel, Birds of a Feather, Blue Juice, Dolly Rockers, Fanciulla, GRAB, Little Potty Red Shoes, Living Doll, Mejikuhibiniu, Mermaid Sister, Moe Moe, Nude Footwear, One Teaspoon, Seduce, SUNDAY By Andrea & Joen, Sunny Girl, Tribu, and Vicious Threads.

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, for Express Post Australia wide. Orders over $150.00 are shipped free!

Today I’d like to introduce to you to new KidStyleFile weekend contributor, Miki. Miki is mum to 9 month old Alex, and brings her stunning written style and a new perspective on boys gear to KSF. Today’s piece is Part 1 of Miki’s great expose of superb boys gear for less. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming next Saturday.
(PS Part 2 is now available here)

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Do you have a boy under the age of two? Do you struggle to find fun, funky and practical clothes him… without bankrupting yourself? Me too. The good news is that since I discovered KSF I’ve been enjoying multitudes of online stores which not only stock a great range of cool gear for baby and toddler boys, but also have fantastic sales and specials.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Quinn Macool

It’s very difficult to go past Quinn Macool www.quinnmacool.com.au when you’re talking about fresh and fun clothes for little boys, and even more so now that they’ve brought in their new winter value packs starting from $50.00 for jumper and pants. There are loads of options and great savings. In fact, the savings are even better this weekend, as Quinn Macool are having a massive pre-winter sale with 30% off winter jumpers, infant pants and singlets!

Check out these great designs:

‘Beam Me Up, Scotty’ Jumper, $24.46 (was $34.95); Bravo Oscar Yankee sweatshirt, from $26.95; ‘Save Us’ sweatshirt, from $26.95 (most designs available in long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, and long sleeve and short sleeve rompers). Enter may in redeem code on checkout for your 30% discount on winter jumpers, singlets and infant pants.

Frock You

Ok, I’ll admit it - I’m a Frock You www.frockyou.com.au addict!

My nine-month-old boy pretty much lives in their American Apparel Baby Rib Karate Pants (apparently so do loads of other little boys, given how quickly they sell out!), and the Smirk t-shirts are also a big favourite with their simple, eyecatching designs and bright colours.

Frock You have some great boys’ gear from Baobab (have you seen the dragon bodysuit?) and also from Moppit, who do some of my favourite little boys’ tees.

Pics: Baobab Dragon Bodysuit, $34.95; Smirk ‘Astronaut t-shirt, $34.95; Moppit ‘Sticks, Trucks & Rock n Roll’ t-shirt, $39.95

The Rocking Horse

I have found my all-time favourite beanie here at The Rocking Horse www.therockinghorse.com.au: the Blabla Pocket Beanie in Basil. There is also a great range of the Oobi knits, including the classic ‘Little Bear’ hoodie - little boys in hoods with bear ears are just impossibly cute, but be warned: all the grannies at the supermarket will want to stop you to admire him!

However, I think my absolute favourite products at The Rocking Horse would have to be the Well Spotted tees, as recently featured in (I hope you’re sitting comfortably) Shop 4 Kids, Timeout Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald ‘Fashion Police’, The Age, New Weekly, Sunday Life and Marie Claire. Phew! Great slogan t-shirts, sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. I’m finding it very difficult to choose between ‘I’ll have my people call your people’, ‘Far out brussel sprout’ and ‘I’m small but I know stuff’, and there are loads more besides!

Pics: Oobi ‘Little Bear’ hoodie with bear ears, $39.95; Blabla Pocket Hat in Basil, $39.95; Well Spotted ‘I’m small but I know stuff’ t-shirt, $29.95.

Chic Kids

If you, like me, worry about harsh chemicals on your precious new baby boy’s skin, then have a look at these Sckoon organics at Chic Kids www.chickids.com.au.

They are made from 100% organic Egyptian cotton, so perfect for the delicate skin of a baby. Check out the bodysuits - being in the kimono style they are wonderful for a newborn as it means not pulling anything over his little head (a guaranteed cause for screams, and not just from the baby!)

There are also some great top & pants designs, of which my personal favourite is ‘ZEN cloud’. And don’t forget to register with Chic Kids to get 10% off! Details are here.

Pics: Sckoon Organic ZEN Cloud Long Sleeved Shirt And Monkey Pants, $42.25 (was $46.95); Sckoon Organic Kimono in blue, $19.75 (was $21.95). Prices include 10% discount.

Pastel Pink

It must be said that a store called ‘Pastel Pink’ www.pastelpink.com.au is not the first place I’d have thought to look for boys’ gear. I’m so glad I did though; they’ve actually got some great stuff!

Have a look at the Bebe Marcel range, particularly the romper which is one of the nicest I’ve seen anywhere. And how cute is the David Fussenegger ‘Pirates’ bassinet blanket! There’s plenty more besides these two offerings, so it’s worth having a look for yourself. And remember that KSF readers get 10% off at Pastel Pink! Click here for details.

Pics: Bebe Marcel Romper, $35.95 (was $39.95); David Fussenegger ‘Pirates’ bassinet blanket, $44.95 (was $49.95). Prices include KSF 10% discount.

Kids Gift List

Last but certainly not least, one of my all-time favourite brands is Sooki Baby.

Kids Gift List www.kidsgiftlist.com.au has some Sooki Baby for boys on sale at the moment, so hurry on over and check it out before it all goes! I like this quirky little ‘Cruisin’ romper! (Spot the fluffy dice in the print on the front?)

There are some other great bodysuits and tees in the sale section too - I really love the environmental ones such as ‘I’ll change the world someday’ and ‘Save some green for me’.

Pics: Sooki Baby Cruisin’ Romper, $26.35 (was $32.95); ‘I’ll change the world someday’ onesie, $31.15 (was $38.95); ‘Save some green for me!’ tee, $31.15 (was $38.95)

Check individual sites for postage pricing and details.

Happy Monday, Shoppers!!

Kat at Frock You - www.frockyou.com.au - has decided to extend the crazy-mad 35% offer that ran over the weekend: yaaay!!

This is the last spot sale they will be having for a while, so hop on over to Frock You, and stock up pronto!

Read the full post and see examples of the out-and-out bargains to be had here.

Frock You charge $5.00 flat, Australia wide, for overnight delivery. For orders over $150.00 postage is free!