Oishi-m clothes for kids

I'm totally in love with the vintage-meets-Japanese-meets-denim duds from Victorian kids clothing label Oishi-m. Hip, unique, and super-practical for little ones.

Oishi-m (pronounced Oy-shee-em) combines delicious retro, vintage and kimono fabric with denim and cotton to create a practical and clever range for babies and kids. The current range for boys and girls in sizes 000-2 includes shorts and skinny-leg jeans with plenty of room for a nappy, cute-as-can-be shrugs, and t-shirts up to size 4. The emphasis is on layering and smart details such as the tummy warmer on shorts and jeans and cuffs that can be rolled up or down.

You can find Oishi-m in the online store (International shipping available and free shipping across Australia!), at stockists in Victoria and online and at upcoming markets.

The Oishi-m team have promised to send me some products to roadtest, so keep a look out here for a review of these cute products in the coming weeks.

Images: Oishi-m

little bubble and tree children's clothes

Summer is in full force and I've been searching for cool but sun smart things for my little one. Mind you, it's tough to get her to wear anything at the moment, but with sun this harsh, it's important to have lots of cover-up options that won't make her feel weighed down.

Stylish, fresh and oh-so-cool children's label little bubble and tree from Victoria has some fabulous options for littlies. There are some gorgeous pint-sized kaftans, tunics, shirts, dresses and loose shorts, made from natural fibres in Australia and India (through a fair trade program) in summery colour combinations that I love. I also adore the colourful and quirky bird necklace/belt accessories for draping around necks, waists or walls.

You can find little bubble and tree kids clothes in the online store as well as stockists in Australia (check the website for details). And for more behind-the-scenes info, check out the little bubble and tree blog.

Images: little bubble and tree

Welcome New Sponsor eeni meeni miini moh

Competition entries close tonight for our huge eeni meeni miini moh giveaway, and I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome this wonderful label as a sponsor of Bondville.

eeni meeni miini moh is an Australian super-label with a divine range of childrens' clothes, toys, bedlinen and accessories for 0-12 years. This premium brand uses natural fibres and an harmonious colour palette to create a contemporary range for urbane kids. Collections include Pure Newborn (0-3 months), Seasonal Collections Apparel (0-12 years) and e3M (2-12 years).

As the silly season ramps up and money seems to fly out of our purses/wallets/back pockets, make sure you sign up for the eeni meeni miini moh VIP newsletter to save some cash, earn a few bucks, and be the first to find out about the huge January 2010 eeni meeni miini moh sale!

As a VIP member, you will receive:

1. a $10.00 eeni meeni miini moh® voucher for your child/ren on their birthday.

2. Advanced notice on new collections, competitions, secret online offers, promotions, and sales previews.

3. Savings on your online orders with the e-cash Loyalty Program.

Now get ready to save 30-50% off the entire eeni meeni miini moh Spring Summer collection. The eeni meeni miini moh VIP exclusive online sale starts 1 January, 2010 and to participate you must be an eeni meeni miini moh VIP. Sign up now for free eeni meeni miini moh membership to receive the discount code. You'll have to be quick. The sale ends 14 January, 2010 and stock is limited.

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Rittenhouse children's wear

Oh my. How very cool are the duds for bubs from grown-up Sydney-based fashion house Rittenhouse. Baby harem pants. Directional onesies. Patchwork bloomers. In hip, up-to-the-minute fabrics.

Designed by Sally McDonald and Micah Hamdorf, the growing collection includes onesies, tops, bottoms and dresses for girls and boys 0-8 years.

You can find Rittenhouse children's wear in the Rittenhouse online store and at stockists across Australia and Indonesia.

Images: Rittenhouse

My Poppet custom order skirts

Cintia from My Poppet is now making custom-made skirts for little girls up to size 10 in lovely vintage fabrics. You can send Cintia guidelines such as size, colours, trim preferences, style and she will use her creative genius to whip your little one up something lovely.

Order details here on the My Poppet blog.

Images: My Poppet

Welcome New Sponsor A Little Bit Of Cheek

My last Bondville sponsor welcome for the year is for hip Australian children's online boutique A Little Bit of Cheek. Founder Raegan has a great eye for fashion with a rock n roll edge (as you can see!) and has put together a cool selection of children's clothes, gifts, nappy bags and accessories in the store.

Brands in stock include Amy Michelle, Baobab, BLiNK Designs, Dittany Baby, Elodie Details, Frankie Ray, Itch Designs (one of my favourites!), JettRoc, Oh Baby London, Oscar Blue, Rockabye Baby, Tommy Rocket and Two Belles.

Check out the duds on Noah and Violet (Reagan's adorable daughter):

Violet wears:
* Frankie Ray Red Sassy sunglasses
* JettRoc White Skull Rara dress
* Dittany Baby Stars luxury tights

Noah wears:
* Itch Designs Make a Note tee

Now you are all set for gear for your little one when you hit the festival circuit this summer. Stop by A Little Bit Of Cheek, and sign up for the A Little Bit Of Cheek Facebook Fan page for all the latest info.

Images: A Little Bit Of Cheek

Miss Haidee swimwear and kids clothes

It's definitely swimming season again, and there are so many great togs to choose from out there, but I can't resist the cuteness (and styling) of Byron Bay-based Miss Haidee's swimsuits.

Miss Haidee uses antique, retro and vintage fabric and trims to create adorable clothes and swimsuits for boys and girls from newborn to 8 years old. You'll find the staple swimsuits (for little one and a matching suit for Mum!) and beach tote bag in various recycled fabrics as well as adorable hats, bags, hair accessories, baby slings, nappy covers, baby rompers, dresses and pants. The organic cotton Star Wars Tommy Boy pants are absolutely killer!

You can find Miss Haidee clothes for kids on MadeIt (main store), Etsy and at upcoming markets in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, including the Finders Keepers market this weekend and the Mathilda's Market this Sunday in Brisbane. And check out the Miss Haidee blog for some behind-the-scenes information.

Images: Miss Haidee