Hi Everyone!
We went along to the opening of the Hats exhibition at the
Queensland Art Gallery last night.
It was a great party and everyone frocked up for the event.
Girlfriends Shilo Engelbrecht, Karen Turnbull and Sarah Babcock
turned heads with their fabulous style.
Stephen Jones is a genius and has curated an amazing
selection of hats and head wear.
The exhibition is so beautifully placed and wonderful
to look through.
I'm trying to recall my favourite pieces but there are just too
many.
There is also a great children's activity area for making your
own creations which apparently has been very popular with
"big kids" too.
Easter Trading
Both Blonde Venus and The Outpost will be open
over this long weekend -
Friday - closed
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 3 pm
Monday 11am to 3 pm
You will also be happy to know that the Flamingo Cafe
will be open on Saturday!
Thank goodness.
Here's the latest news on our new season collections...
Peter Pilotto, London
Rocket Top in Water Tweed Blue
Rocket Skirt in Water Grey
Aks Dress in Water Tweed Grey
also available in Water Crimson
Scott Wilson for Peter Pilotto Leather Belt - available in Dark Green with Silver Buckle
Design partners Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos have become well
known for their incredible digital prints but what about their shapes?
It is wonderful to see a garment morph from the hanger to a sculptural, flattering
piece on the body and that's something that the guys have
achieved and have also received acclaim for.
This summer collection feels positive and light
and the print ideas have again come from nature.
The snakeskin prints, present without the usual connotations
and there's also a soft image resembling sunlight glistening
on the ocean.
We have a selection of sculptured pieces as well
as some easy shapes and have also received -
Dart Skirt in Water Tweed Grey (angular pencil skirt)
U-Dress in Water Tweed Grey (simple short sleeved shift dress with sleeve detail)
U-Top in Water Canvas (simple short sleeved top with sleeve detail)
Shield Dress (signature dress in Water Tweed Grey)
Peter Pilotto available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
We have also received a new delivery of gorgeous leather
accessories by Parisienne designer Natalia Brilli.
At The Outpost, we have also received another delivery
from Perks & Mini (P.A.M.).
These collections are already in store (just) but I promise
to send you some images next week, just in case
you can't make it in yet!
You may have seen these great boots featured in magazines
lately, including the latest (new & improved) Russh?
Well, due to the obvious good shoe shortage, I thought that I should
let you know that we will be stocking the fabulous Provensen
collection exclusively in Queensland!
They should arrive late April, buy I will keep you posted.
Ask us about them in store and we can take you through
the catalogue...
We are lucky enough to be going to a special dinner
tonight for visiting London milliner, Stephen Jones.
I'm sure that like me, you will be looking forward to
a much needed sleep in on Friday ;)
See you soon,
Thea X