¡Hola de Shorties

The kiddos in the window are having a fiesta, and aren't their outfit's fantastic? Our Frida Kahlo look-alike in the centre is looking particularly lovely. 

You know we're not afraid of a little colour, and with all the summer stock arriving in store, things are bound to get festive. So come on in amigos!

Window display and photos by Julie

Stylin Scarlett: Zimmerman Maxi Dress

What more can be said about this maxi dress from Zimmerman except I want it, I want it, I want it!! Oh and checkout my hair...let's just say it was a very windy day!

Zimmerman dress $79 Mamapapa necklace $29

Outfit of the Week

We made these Monaro GT tees in the spirit of every little boy who ever dreamed of fast cars and roaring engines. Some of those boys are all grown up now, with little kids of their own - but we reckon it's never too early to be educated in the classics. Classic cars that is!
For maximum effect, pair your awesome tee with these brand new red skinny jeans from Little Rivet Denim, and a pair of too-cool Frankie Ray sunnies.

Posted by Kat

Babushka Baby

These colourful, floaty frocks are the bees knees! Babushka Baby have wowed us with beautiful designs made from 100% cotton. The result is super wearable, comfy, and cute. Best of all, every dress is certified fair trade, so you can buy them knowing they have been produced ethically.

Talk about a win-win situation!

These pretty little numbers come in sizes 2, 4 and 6, and are $59.



Image credit: 'Pride' by Tait Simpson

 Did you enter our latest scooter giveaway? Well the winners have been drawn - pop on over to our facebook page to see if it's your lucky day!

If you missed out this time, stay tuned to Shorties on facebook, where we'll have more goodies to giveaway soon.

The Polygon Look Sandals

The Polygon Look is an urban, edgy new shoe label that we are so excited to be stocking this summer! In store now are the two leather styles below and each are $49 and available in sizes 26-34.

New Bajo

Polish brand Bajo pride themselves on safe, simple well designed wooden toys made to a high ethical and environmental standard. We've been stocking them forever but thought you might like to see some brand spanking new goodies!!

Abacus $25

Logger Truck $29

Hummer $19

Dachshund $35

A Pocketful of Posie

There's a spring in our step when the cherry blossoms have come out to play, and the wafting scent of jasmine seems to be around every corner. So we figured, it's time to put on something flowery and don our best sandals for some September galavanting.
This is the perfect outift for a little tea party in the garden, or a vigorous rendition of "Ring around the Rosie".

CLOCKWISE: Crochet flower brooch by Mel $ ~ Ombu hairclips $19 ~ Peggy floral dress $49 ~ Handknit cotton cardi $39 ~ Crocheted handbag $29 ~ Saltwater Sandals $69 ~ Maggie Dolly cards from $5 each



Sydney Children’s Festival

Sydney Children’s Festival is here! Your September/October school holidays are taken care of with a huge program of performances, events, workshops and free activities at five venues across Sydney and greater Sydney.

This year at Sydney Children’s Festival, Erth Visual and Physical Inc present I, Bunyip at CarriageWorks: a unique performance of puppets, visual effects and multi-media that takes audiences deep inside the mysterious heart of Australian imaginings.

Monday 26 September – Saturday 8 October 2011

Venues Across Sydney
http://www.sydneychildrensfestival.com/

Flip Kick Deluxe and Space Pinball

Brand spanking new in from Im Toy is this amazing Flip Kick Deluxe game. So much fun for all the family, in fact we think the grown ups might really want this for themselves. This truly is a unique and beautiful quality wooden toy and makes a great present idea. If pin ball is more your style don't forget the popular Space Pinball which you may have already had your eye on...

Flip Kick Deluxe $79 and Space Pinball  $89 each.

New Bibs just in

Above is a selection of cheerfull bibs in Shorties now, $15-$19.
Worthy of any smart babies dribble.

Outfit of the Week

Just in , Scrumptious floral dresses by Ola and Olek, in sizes 2,4 and 6.
Hand made in Australia.

GIVE-AWAY: Micro Lite Scooters

Goodie goodie! Today's an exciting day, because it's time for our very first giveaway!

You've probably heard of Micro Scooters, or perhaps seen some happy chappies cruising around town on them. The Micro Lite scooter is a two wheeler with a height-adjustable handlebar and sturdy but lightweight frame. It's perfect for ages 3 to 10, and can bear a load of up to 100kg!

They retail for $129, but this month, you have the chance to win one of two Micro-Lite Scooters over on our Facebook page. We have one pink and one blue scooter up for grabs, and it's super easy to enter. All you need to do is:

1. Pop over to Shorties on Facebook, and "Like" us.

2. Leave a comment on our competition post telling us which colour scooter you'd like to win. (Limited to one entry per person.)

The two winners will be drawn randomly, and announced at 4pm Friday 23rd September.

Good luck!

Good Enough to Eat

I must have been a wee bit hungry when putting together this week's picks - who knew such a delightful feast could be cooked up using just the threads and nic nacs right here in the store! There's something for everyone - the homegrown vegie afficionado, a muncher of popcorn, devotee of sushi...hmm, this is starting to sound like a page from my favourite children's book:

Eric Carle, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

They say you are what you eat. So why not wear your food too? (Food fights optional.)

CLOCKWISE: Counting in The Garden book $25 ~ Like Rabbits handmade popcorn tee $59 ~ Crocheted sushi rattle $29 ~ Wooden Chopsticks $10 ~ knitted hamburger $25 ~ Apple and Bee pencilcase $20 ~ Crocheted donut ~ $19 ~ Duns 'Harvest' long sleeve tee $39

Posted by Kat

Smellies 'Scratch and Smell' tees

Remember 'scratch and sniff'? Well Smellies have created these amazing 'scratch and smell' t-shirts and we think they are super cool. Kids will love letting all their friends have a smell of their cute little tee. Available in sizes 2, 4 and 6 and $29 each. Yummy!

Zimmerman

Girls,girls,girls!!! This stunning range from fashion powerhouse Zimmerman is so chic it hurts. Available in sizes 4-8 yrs each piece features the amazing quality and style that Zimmerman are known for. Gorgeous maxi dresses, floaty tanks and harem pants, long oversize jersey tees and lovely tiered skirts make up this range, so girls come on down and pick yourself out a cool new outfit!

Oversize tee $55 Jersey Harem pants $45

Oversize tee $55 Tiered skirt $45

Floaty tank $35 Harem pants $45

Kaftan $85

Outfit of the Week

Zimmerman 'Dreamer' tank $35, Mine white jeans $69 and MamaPapa pompom necklace $29

Scoops Design Onesies

We just adore these sweet little onesies from Scoops Designs! Long or short sleeve they are made from super soft cotton and feature gorgeous appliqued prints. Below is a small selection of these wonderful designs so pop on in to see them all!

Available in sizes 000, 00 and 0 and only $29 each.

Imp'ish



Little Harvey loves his new summer stripe tee by imp'ish , made from organic cotton using fair trade, and only $29,
Find one in Shorties now, x



Vintage Finds for your kids room



Adjustable Chair



That grows with you.





This interesting painting caught my eye.



Exterior and interior of vintage children's craft set.



Vintage Tonka campervan



Inside, Tonka Camper van, Renovators delight.



Interior





Box exterior





Beautiful wrought iron cot.



This lovely lass is looking for a new home.





Go Mickey.



Lovely in Mustard.





Vintage box of blocks, with pictures.



Still complete, with instructions.

inside box of blocks.

 I got my Saturday morning fix today at Raffs, in Leichhardt, and even managed to take a few (average) pictures of assorted items that would look great in any smart kids room.