I enviously waved bye to Siobhan who is off to NYC again this week and
I clearly remember saying to her that there wasn't
as much on at the moment.
I was delirious.
This year I have been involved with a fab exhibition for
the Museum of Brisbane and it's nearly finished for you
to take a look at.
Entitled In Fashion, the exhibition looks at dressing up
for special occasions from Brisbane dressmakers to designers
over it's 150 year history.
That's a lot of parties!
I have been assisting them with a video piece that captures
Brisbane designers and Brisbane fashion culture from 1980
onwards.
It's been so much fun, so I hope that you can make it along.
The exhibition opens on the 7th of August from 10am to 5pm daily
and entry is free :
Museum of Brisbane
City Hall
King George Square
www.museumofbrisbane.com.au
Last week, Maree Brady and I saw Opera Queensland's
production of Fidelio.
This was Beethoven's only opera and was written and performed
in German so it has quite a different feel to the "fluid" Italian operas.
The contemporary staging and production was simple but strong
and quite witty.
The outcome was uplifting and spirited.
The next big one is Rigoletto which opens in October.
http://www.operaqueensland.com.au
I saw Michelle Pfeiffer's new film Cheri this week.
This has had some mixed reviews but I loved it.
Michelle was stunning and I LOVED Rupert Friend
in (and out) of his dapper wardrobe.
I'm going to see it again...
www.dendycinemas.com.au
Don't forget that the Brisbane International Film
Festival is on now.
Don't be a slouch!
www.stgeorgebiff.com.au
On Tuesday night we saw the Graduate Parade
at Moreton Institute of Tafe which was well
hosted by the witty Leigh Buchanan.
Thursday night we went to the Press Club's
11th Birthday Party where we had just
a few too many French Martinis.
Quite a few of us there had been to the original
opening which was THE place at the time due
to it's style and amazing interior.
It still looks contemporary today.
Tonight we are heading to another Up Late show at
the GoMA, this time for Australian punk legend
Kim Salmon (The Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Salmon
There's lots of deliveries arriving weekly now, so I will
do my best to keep you up to date.
Here's the latest!
Antipodium
Totally Tarot Collection
Tarot Minded Dress $329
Flirtini Square Neck Dress in Black $199
Knit Wrap available in Black cotton $149
Magic Carpet Mini in Tapestry Floral $239
and here's some shots from THAT runway show at Rosemount
Australian Fashion Week in May, also featuring the fab
accessories by Make Believe...
Knit Cotton Tank Top available in Natural (pictured) and Black $99
also available:
Knit Cotton Capped Sleeve Tee in Natural and Black $109
Bang One Out Bodysuit in Black $169
Flirtini Square Neck Dress in Black $199
Nothing Compares oversized denim shirt $269
Magic Carpet Mini in Tapestry Floral $239
Nothing Compares Denim Dress $269
The crew at Antipodium are not only divinely talented
but incredibly organized - SHAZAM - right before your
eyes appears the rest of our Totally Tarot delivery already.
Channel some inspiration from their distinctive runway styling
with some grunge grrrirls...Sinead O'Connor, Courtney Love,
PJ Harvey, The Breeders, L7...
If that's just a little too hard, there are some fantastic
simple items in this collection that translate into
everyday classics like the Knit Tanks and Tees.
The Knit Wrap piece is one of those genius drape
pieces that can add drama without trying too hard.
Tres Belgique.
Antipodium in-store now at Blonde Venus!
Natalia Brilli, Paris
Chain Necklace available in Aged Silver Leather $770
Sautoir available in Black Leather and Stone Grey Leather $410 and also Aged Silver Leather $430
Bracelets also available
Raven Leather and Feather Clutch
Men's ID Bracelet in Black Leather $260
Lager Pendant in Black Leather
Whistle Pendant available in Black and also Blue Leather
Passport Holder in Black Leather
Laptop Case in Black Leather
Natalia Brilli was born in Belgium and studied at the
Cambre School in Brussels.
She initially combined working between fashion and
theatre before launching her own collection in 2004
which was instantly bought by prestige stores including
Maria Luisa, Browns and Barneys.
At this time Natalia also designed accessories for
Rochas with Olivier Theyskens.
Probably Natalia's most instantly recognisable pieces
from her first collection are her leather "pearl" and bow
sautoirs and bracelets, which she still continues today.
I have always admired her work which has been creatively
evolving every season.
The level of difficulty in her pieces seems to know no boundaries
which are all hand made in Paris.
I was blown away by this window display that we saw in Paris
last year during fashion week - the band is life size and every
single piece is covered in leather!
We have more pieces in store than I have photographed including
her classic pearl clutch, a lambskin shoulder bag with tassel and charms,
a headpiece in aged silver leather...
Come in and take a peek!
Natalia Brilli in-store now at Blonde Venus!
Karen Walker Jewellery
Wisdom Earrings in sterling silver with cultured pearls $77
Bell Star Earrings $83
These great earrings just arrived and there are more
new pieces coming any day.
Karen's jewellery collection is huge now and remember that
we can order anything from the collection in either silver
or gold.
www.karenwalkerjewellery.com
Karen Walker Jewellery available at Blonde Venus.
B Store, London
Blue Stripe Jacket with Peter Pan Collar $485
also available in Green & Black Cotton Seersucker
Large gingham cotton shirt in Blue & White $269
Also available in Red & White
Large gingham cotton shirt in Blue & White $269
Turn-Up Jeans available in Navy with Dark Check contrast $362
Blue Denim Shorts $269
Pleated Cotton Trouser in Green & Black Seersucker $406
Pleated Trouser in Grey Cotton $406
Shirt/Jacket in Blue Denim $307
I absolutely adore this look and it is so fresh
compared to what is around in menswear at the moment.
The guys have worked the pleated trouser again - this time
a little fuller - and I love the concept of the summer suit.
B Store available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Kostym, Sweden
Loose Shirt in Pale Grey Cotton Stripe $100
Eject White Cotton Dinner Shirt $100
Button Down Shirt in Sand & Black $100
What's New at The Outpost?!
Cheap Monday, Sweden
Mabel Blouse in White cotton/silk $160
Mabel Blouse in Black Cotton/Silk $160
Splice Bow Tie $30
Knit Tank in Off White $60
Knit Tank in Salt'n'Pepper $60
Nina Tee in White Jersey $50
and they're back!
the unisex Tight Jean in Ice Wash $90
Needless to say, these great new pieces from Kostym and Cheap Monday
are all ready flying out the door...so be quick!
Save The Date!
We are hosting a FUN party on Sunday the 23rd of August
at the new X&Y Bar.
So mark the date in your diary and I will let you know what
details shortly.
See you soon,
Thea x