MiniStyle: Children

Kidspot Daily..

MiniStyle — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:41:14 +0000

There are certain skills a mother should pass onto her children, such as how to give a look across a crowded room that successfully communicates: “If you do [insert crime here] one more time, I am going to have to get up from my seat where I am enjoying talking to my friend and deal with it. Do you want that to happen?”, and fashion advice

Not the obvious style of fashion advice, mind you, like, ‘blue and green should never be seen’, but the special stuff that only mums know, like, scratch’n’sniff tees are really cool, you can’t wear summer clothes in winter and socks with toes in them are really uncomfortable.

We are very privileged to be featured in Kidspot’s Daily feed this week. Showcasing Moppit’s gorgeous scratch n sniff Lollipop tee. Currently ON SALE at www.ministyle.com.au. Don’t worry boys there’s one for you too…The boys scratch n sniff Dragon hoody is also available online.

Nicole’s Favourite Water

MiniStyle — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:17:43 +0000

Tasmanian Rain is a new brand of luxury bottle rainwater. Bottled in 100-percent-recycled glass, this pure liquid comes from Tasmania, which garnered the honor of having the cleanest air on the planet, according to the Worls Meterological Organisation. It is said to be ten times more purer than spring & artisian water. The sparkling version contains the lowest sodium content of any carbonated water on the market. Available in 375 & 750mL bottles in still & sparkling varieties.

Just so you know, Nicole Kidman is a big fan of this water.. No wonder she has the healthiest looking skin. Buy your bottles online at tasmanian rain.com

MiniStyle — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:59:29 +0000

The Royal Melbourne Zoo offers a great day out for the family. The natural & environmentally sensitive animal enclosures are fantastic & the manicured lawns make the zoo a beautiful park to wander through. Just a hint, if you see a queue as you drive up, go around to the back entrance next to Royal Park railway station - there is hardly ever a queue there!

It’s a good idea to pack your own lunch or else you can eat at the kiosk or licensed bistro.

For further information visit the Melbourne Zoo website

Welcome to MiniStyle

MiniStyle — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:38:06 +0000

Ministyle is a chic, unique, online boutique that offers an inspiring range of local and imported brands for the mini adult in your life. This is a snippet from my website, please feel free to go into the site and take a look at all the latest and greatest in children’s fun and fashion.

Mini celebrity doubles

MiniStyle — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:39:45 +0000

Celebrity impersonators are a dime a dozen. This fresh approach to celebrity doubles is as funny as it is cute. These mini-me versions of Beyonce & Jay Z, Gwen Stefani, Puff Daddy & Missy Elliot bear a remarkable likeness to their pop idols. Mini Beyonce is my favourite…she is gorgeous!

Loving this…

MiniStyle — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:30:24 +0000

Beijing kids are the latest to be treated to some western style indulgence with Kids Republic, a children’s bookstore that transports it‚ pint sized customers into a delightful fairytale world full of color and fantasy complete with massive story telling screens and play areas. It’s haven for little imaginations in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world.

Incorporating the core design elements of a kid’s playground, these slipperyslide-inspired-shelves house books in an incredibly fun way. Breaking from the traditional table and chair reading areas, padded L shaped reading stools are used and enjoyed by tiny readers. Dull lighting is replaced by snakelike fittings that radiate a variety of colors whilst providing adequate light to read with. Courtesy of coolhunter

Gwyneth power

MiniStyle — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:14:13 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow has launched her very own lifestyle website called GOOP.com. Here is how she describes her site : “GOOP.com is a collection of experiences of what makes life good. My life is good because I am not passive about it. I want to nourish what is real & I want to do it without wasting time. I love to travel, to cook, to eat, to take care of my body & mind, to work hard. I love being a mother, who has to overcome bad qualities to be a good mother. I love being in spaces that are clean & nice.

Make your life good. Invest in what’s real. Cook a meal for someone you love. Pause before reacting. Clean out your space. Read something beautiful. Treat yourself to something. Go to a city you’ve never been to. Learn something new. Don’t be lazy. Workout & stick with it. GOOP. Make it great!!”

Wow, well I’m inspired!! I’m off to check out her website at www.goop.com

Kids gift ideas

MiniStyle — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:05:44 +0000

Hope you are all enjoying the school holidays…

Yesterday we spent most of the day in the kitchen with the kids, cooking & baking. My 2 year old son found a block of dark cooking chocolate in the pantry & was begging me to make the “choco cake” that was pictured on the packet. This kick started our cooking streak for the day…We made chocolate cake, honey joys & then we sorted dinner with spaghetti bolognese.

Cooking can be a lot of fun…particularly when the kids get involved. I find during the holidays we spend a lot more time together in the kitchen experimenting and having a laugh.

A good way to get the kids involved is by letting them choose what they would like to bake or cook. This way there is a better chance that they will actually eat the food, as they have made it!! Always handy to keep all their favourite recipes in one place. This Kids Recipe Journal is a great concept. It contains 50 blank pages to paste in, write in or print on as well as some handy plastic pocket sleeves. Available in Pink & Blue from MiniStyle

MiniStyle’s Luxury Labels…

MiniStyle — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:51:59 +0000

www.ministyle.com.au

We have searched the world over for exceptional pieces that reflect style, nature & individuality, stocking fashion brands such as Kenzo, Ed Hardy & Amplified fun & quirky interiors from Isak & Nomades.

Amplified Kids Clothing direct from the U.K

Ed Hardy kids clothing direct from the U.S

Children’s Stamp Kit

MiniStyle — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:22:41 +0000

The Art Factory in Melbourne is a fantastic place to visit during the holidays. It is a vibrant art studio that runs children’s art and craft work shops. You choose from a wide range of workshops and create masterpieces to take home such as mosaics, canvas collages and other crafty pieces. The classes are suitable for ages 4-14 yrs.

My daughter always loves to do a class or two with her friends, during the school holidays. For further details you can visit the website here There is also a holiday timetable available to download.

It’s always fun to also create your own artwork at home. These beautiful wooden rubber stamp sets are perfect for scrapbooking and craft projects. The ABC Rubber Stamps have a vintage flair containing 26 upper case letters from A to Z. The kit contains 26 stamps and a black felt inkpad, housed in a beautiful reusable tin.

Beautiful butterfly stamps to adorn cards, envelopes and gift wrap. Come with a black ink pad also in a reusable keepsake tin.

By the way, these gorgeous products are suitable for all ages. My daughter and I share the Butterfly kit! Both available online at Ministyle