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Today’s post written by Angela

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Twice a year one of my very favourite baby and kids boutiques, Tiny People – www.tinypeople.com.au – lets loose and clears seasonal fashion at 50% off. These sales are not to be missed, and the summer edition is happening as we speak!

Scoop over 150 pieces of the finest designer fashion on the plant as cheap as chips on sale at 50% off, with brands including Mini Rodini, Little Horn, Megan Park, Munster (and Missie and Mini Munster!), Cried Wolf, Gold, Paper Wings, Minti, Gaia Organic Cotton, Nanoou, Paul Frank, Peggy, Polka and Deus. Take advantage of the opportunity to score yourself some stunning original artwork on sale (also at 50% off, natch) by Lorena Siminovich, Jane Reiseger and Stephanie Dosreis.

This sale speaks for itself – this is hot stuff! It’s only happening while stocks last, so head on over before it is all gone, baby gone! (Ooh, and sign up to the Tiny People newsletter while you’re over there and you’ll never miss a trick).

Tiny People have two stunning bricks and mortar stores, so if you’re in, or passing through, Bryron Bay NSW, or Kirra Beach QLD, you can pop in and witness the splendour in-store.

Tiny People stock the following designer and boutique brands:

Babu, Baby Bloch, Banjo, Binth, Birkenstock, Black Rabbit, Bloom, Brio, Celebrity Baby, Chalk & Cheese, Cheekeyes, Clare Nicolson, Cried Wolf, Dante Beatrix, Deglingos, Deus, Dwellstudio, Frazier & Wing, Gaia, Gold, Gregoire Ganter, Gypsy and Twink, i Golfini, il Tutto, Inke, Jane Reiseger, Jolie & Jane, Kathe Kruse, Kideko, Kristen Loffer Theiss, Like A Bike, Little Scruff, Littlehorn, Lucca P, Luna Lullaby, Luna Ninos, Maiike, Max & Rose, Megan Park, Mi House, Mine by Kayla, Mini Rodini, Minti, Miss Haidee, Mobilet, Morgan & Milo, Munster, Nanoou, No Kidding, Oeuf, Paper Wings, Petite Collage, Plan Toys, Playsam, Poko Pano, Polka, Putumayo, Schaaf, Sevi, Sigikid, Silver Cross, Sirch, Stephanie Dosreis, Tamar Mogendorff, Thom Thom, Trelise Cooper, Trousellier, Vilac, Vulli, and Wovenplay.

Tiny People ship all orders over $150 (excluding large and oversized orders) free of charge. Contact Tiny People for details on regular postage charges to your state.

Today’s post written by Angela

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US based artisans Wovenplay – www.wovenplay.com – have been producing inspired costumery and daywear for boys and girls for the past three years now, and to mark the start of the fourth year they have produced a bumper edition of finery.

Far from cheap and cheerful run of the mill dress-up fare, Wovenplay garments are highly sophisticated in their design.

The new collection for girls evokes 1930-40′s elegance with it’s soft colours and textures: from this era think synchronised swimming and the circus. The Jess Brown for Wovenplay hand-made dolls are a truly delightful edition to the repertoire.

The new Wovenplay boys collection blends a retrospective heart with a head firmly planted in the future, with silver detailing and lightning bolts a recurring theme.

With a focus on quality Wovenplay use only the highest quality fabrics and trims which are either organic and/or European made,  paints are water-based and their packaging is environmentally friendly.

The new Wovenplay collection (a taster of which is pictured below) will be in stores from US spring/Australian autumn 2010.

Shop the Wovenplay USA website for selected pieces, or Tiny People, stockists of Wovenplay in Australia.

Please check individual stores for postage and delivery information.

Today’s post written by Angela

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Twice a year one of my very fave baby and kids stores Tiny People – www.tinypeople.com.au – goes bananas and clears seasonal fashion at 50% off. One of those times is *now* peeps!

Brands including Chalk n Cheese, Munster, Cried Wolf, Paper Wings, Trelise Cooper Kids, Minti, Gaia Organic Cotton, Nanoou, Polka, Deus and Birkenstock have all had their prices slashed by 50%, bringing these coveted boutique pieces down to chain-store cheap! Shop now or miss out: this gig lasts only as long as stock does.

While you are over at Tiny People be sure to have a good browse around the site, it’s most relaxing and easy to use, and the eye-candy is incredible! Danielle and her team work overtime searching out the most beautiful and brilliant finds, and the brands and aesthetic of Tiny People are truly inspiring.

Investing in quality purchases from this fine store will hold you in good stead for many years (and even generations) to come. Tiny People also have two stunning bricks and mortar stores, so if you’re in, or passing through, Bryron Bay NSW, or Kirra Beach QLD, you can pop in and witness the splendour in-store.

Before you shop til you drop I recommend signing up to the Tiny People newsletter. You’ll then be kept in the loop for upcoming events – and they are always spectacular! – and the online magazine they release periodically is a mini masterpiece.

Tiny People stock the following designer and boutique brands:

Babu, Baby Bloch, Banjo, Binth, Birkenstock, Black Rabbit, Bloom, Brio, Celebrity Baby, Chalk & Cheese, Cheekeyes, Clare Nicolson, Cried Wolf, Dante Beatrix, Deglingos, Deus, Dwellstudio, Frazier & Wing, Gaia, Gold, Gregoire Ganter, Gypsy and Twink, i Golfini, il Tutto, Inke, Jane Reiseger, Jolie & Jane, Kathe Kruse, Kideko, Kristen Loffer Theiss, Like A Bike, Little Scruff, Littlehorn, Lucca P, Luna Lullaby, Luna Ninos, Maiike, Max & Rose, Megan Park, Mi House, Mine by Kayla, Mini Rodini, Minti, Miss Haidee, Mobilet, Morgan & Milo, Munster, Nanoou, No Kidding, Oeuf, Paper Wings, Petite Collage, Plan Toys, Playsam, Poko Pano, Polka, Putumayo, Schaaf, Sevi, Sigikid, Silver Cross, Sirch, Stephanie Dosreis, Tamar Mogendorff, Thom Thom, Trelise Cooper, Trousellier, Vilac, Vulli, and Wovenplay.

Tiny People ship all orders over $150 (excluding large and oversized orders) free of charge. Contact Tiny People for details on regular postage charges to your state.

Today’s post written by Miki

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A few months ago I came across Playsam Toys ‘in person’ for the very first time, and I fell head over heels in love. On the screen Playsam is beautiful enough, but in the flesh they are to die for!

A small, iconic, Swedish design company, Playsam have worked with companies such as Saab, Volvo, Skandia, Brio and Atlas Copco, among others. When you see their toys you’ll understand why such prestigious companies want to work with them – they are so fine, they can even be found in the Swedish Design Museum under Icons of Swedish Design!

Extraordinarily sleek, these wooden toys made of beech from Germany and Italy, and coated numerous times with certified toxin-free lacquer paint, beg to be touched, handled and played with – you’ll find yourself unable to leave them alone, never mind the kids!  They also look good enough to be displayed as art around your house – they’re just too beautiful to pack away at the end of the day.

Little Living – www.littleliving.com.au – currently have a fine selection of Playsam Toys on sale up to 30% off. While you’re there, also be sure to stop by their general Sale page. You’ll be needing your credit card…

Little Living postage costs are based on Australia Post’s weight charges. The avergae cost for Expressdelievry is $9.50 per order, Australia-wide. International orders are welcome. Please see the Little Living Delivery page for full details.

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.

Australian label Paper Wings – www.paperwings.com.au – spread it’s wings and headed to ENK Children’s Club trade-show in New York recently, where I caught up with Michelle Fallon, one half of the design duo behind the label (other half in life and in business, Jason Gibaud held down the fort at the family home in Mullumbimby, NSW).

Michelle was presenting the Paper Wings Fall/Winter ’09 collection for girls to the adoring American industry. Once again the Paper Wings collection is extraordinarily impressive.

Signature bustles, ruffles, and stripes feature in jersey knit cottons, along with a new line of woollen knits. Folk-art themes emerge through owls and and heart motifs that echo silhouette and paper cutting arts. The palette is a gorgeous selection of true reds and denim blues with soft pink and great marle.

The cuts or the garments hark back to the finely tailored silhouettes of centuries past, while the stripes and designs imbue a contemporary edge. The detailing is stunning, and uniquely creative, with incredible attention to detail in buttons, stitches, embellishments and finishing.

Paper Wings clothing is robust and looks beautiful in motion on a happy, playful child. I am a huge fan, and my girls wear Paper Wings both at parties, and in the playground: it is a true delight to behold.

With this season’s collection, Paper Wings has also introduced Certified Organic fabrics into their range; chemical-free, and lusciously soft to the touch.

You can view the entire current season’s collection on the Paper Wings website, which is worth taking a look at for it’s artistic beauty alone: surely one of the most beautiful fashion sites on the web!

To buy Paper Wings 09 Collection please visit Appleseed Child – www.appleseedchild.com.au and Tiny People – www.tinypeople.com.au.

In hot-off-the-press news, I was also lucky enough to see a sneak preview of Paper Wings’ latest development: a wonderful new range of 100% Organic cotton Loungewear, comprised of sleepwear, and underwear.

The cuts echo the Paper Wings day-wear ranges, with striped nighties based on their Tank Dresses delivering a ‘Euro’ feel, and playful kittens inspired by 1930′s prints.

The Paper Wings Organic Loungewear Collection will be available to purchase in Australia from July 2009, and you will be very impressed by the price point. Stay tuned!

Above: A sneak preview of Paper Wings Organic Loungewear Collection