Hi Everyone!
Last Friday night was the perfect example of the wonderful
mischief that you can get up to in Fortitude Valley.
Firstly we went to the jam packed Curvy Exhibition at
Nine Lives Gallery which included some particularly
beautiful paintings by Brisbane artist Alannah Mullaly.
Then we ran up to the opening of new club X & Y
on Ann Street.
This building is a local legend as in the 1980's, it was
home to alternative club The Love Inn and later in the
1990's, the infamous Lesbian bar, Club Lewmors.
After that it was down to Rics where Matt's brother
was playing in his band Greg Brady and The Anchors
as well as Mum Smokes from Melbourne.
Lastly, we found ourselves on the top floor of
the Empire where the Lick It crew were hosting
London DJ duo James and Jim from Horsemeat Disco.
The guys played fantastic disco and it was such
a great crowd.
I danced for hours!
Tickets have now gone on sale for the Brisbane International Film
Festival which runs from 30th July to 9th August.
This year the festival has largely moved back to it's original
stomping grounds at the beautiful Regent cinemas
on Queen Street as well as the Cinematheque at the GoMA.
As usual there are too many good films that I can physically see
in the 11 days but I have booked some tickets already so that I
don't miss out.
The September Issue
http://www.arp.tv/production.html?production=septissue
Absolutely essential viewing is the documentary on the making
of an edition of US Vogue Magazine, The September Issue.
Starring Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley and Grace Coddington.
I am going to see Unmade Beds, a film about squatter culture
in London and also the Aaron Rose film Beautiful Losers
which documents a group of early 90's New York DIY artists.
http://www.stgeorgebiff.com.au
If you happen to be in Sydney, make sure that you visit
The Australian Centre for Photography.
Located in an unlikely spot amongst chain stores on Oxford Street
is this fascinating gallery space which has a never ending
stream of great exhibitions.
photo by Francesca Rosa
Brisbane photographer Francesca Rosa is currently exhibiting
with her spooky but brilliant solo show, entitled Interior Disaster.
Francesca's show is running until the 22nd of August.
http://www.francescarosa.com.au
http://www.acp.org.au
Well, look who's here already and nice and early...
Karen Walker
She's Cracked spring summer 09/10
strapless bow front dress in gold metallic basket weave $616
Short Sleeved Staircase Shirt in White Dimpled Cotton $363
Figaro Skirt in Gold Metallic Basket Weave $264
Figaro Skirt also available in Shimmer Black and Shimmer Bronze from the
Northern Hemisphere Collection $274
She's Cracked Jacket in Black Crumpled Leatherette $484
Lily Skirt in Black Crumpled Leatherette $275
Futurist Skirt in Black & White Crosshatch $330
Legar Blazer available in Plain Black Silk Faille $671
Salon Skirt in Black Silk Faille $330
Cathedral Singlet currently available in Plain Navy Linen Jersey $253
Staircase Top in Navy Linen Jersey $275
Single Skull Rope Necklace in Black $55
Available at The Outpost
Rope Tassel Skull Necklace in Black and Rust $55
Available at The Outpost
To really understand a Karen Walker collection, you
HAVE to watch and listen to the Runway show.
The styling and soundtrack is always incredibly clever
and reveals to me why I have a continuous love affair
with what she does.
It just really clicks with me.
The music for this one is SO me :
Karen by The Go-Betweens
She's Cracked by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers
Helter Skelter cover by Via Dove
This is the first new season delivery from this fantastic collection,
with more to come, including more pieces from the Northern
Hemisphere Collection.
There are also some new fine jewellery styles coming very soon -
I'll let you know when they come through.
Karen Walker in-store now at Blonde Venus!
What's New at The Outpost?!
Acne / Bianchi
Limited Edition $1895
Our first delivery from Acne is this beautiful collaboration between Jonny Johansson,
the creative director behind Swedish design label Acne and the impressive Italian
bike manufacturers Bianchi.
Currently available exclusively in Australia at The Outpost.
Nine Lives Gallery
Brisbane artist Alex Gillies opens his solo show tonight
at Nine Lives.
Hope you can make it!
See you soon,
Thea X
blonde venus 707 ann street fortitude valley 4006 brisbane queensland australia t 61 7 3216 1735
http://www.blondevenuslovesyou.blogspot.com
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