What's New at Blonde Venus?




Hi Everyone!

There's lots of fashion stuff brewing in Brisbane at the moment.

I have again been in lock down with the 3rd year QUT Fashion Students
this week, where they must have been working like
demons because they are excelling themselves.  

The Mercedes Brisbane Fashion Festival launched their dates
and new website last week and you may think that August 7th
is a long way away, but it will come back around faster
than a bengaline bootleg.

The programme is huge and will again include my favourites,
the Fashion Graduate of The Year Award and the QUT "Fashion
After Hours" Events, one at which Susien Chong and Nic Briand
from Lover will be panellists.
I can't wait for that one!
For all information and tickets, head to:
 
Also opening on the 7th of August, is the Valentino Exhibition
at GoMA, which the whole world seems to be talking about.
That first week of August is going to be a busy time at every boutique, hair salon
and beauty parlour in town ;)


Here's the latest new arrivals...
 
 




Dr Denim, Sweden


Ian Striped Shirt available in Green and also Blue $105
 
For all of you guys that complain about only having blue shirts!
We have also received: 
the Eric V-Neck Sweater Grey and also Blue $145
the Wendell Cotton Peacoat in Navy Blue $235
the Punk Bow Tie in Plain Black $49
Dr Denim in-store now at Blonde Venus.







Karen Walker Jewellery


Just arrived!
Another addition to Karen's miniatures collection, we currently have
this Scattered Star Pendant in Sterling Silver ($193) with gold
available upon request.



Lover
"The Harvest"
Meadow Shell Dress $451


Meadow Mini Dress $495
 
The final delivery from Lover's Harvest collection...
These pieces are made in a beautiful crisp cotton with
nice big side pockets - great for all year round.
Lover in store now at Blonde Venus.



What's New at The Outpost?!




Suburban Bliss, London


Wolfman $79


Profile $79


Here is a little teaser of Toby's latest collection of interesting and 
detailed prints.
Suburban Bliss is available exclusively in Australia at
The Outpost!



Above, Melbourn
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Navy Burnout Dress $199
Navy Burnout Leggings $149
 
This cool little Melbourne label has been a long time favourite
with Susie Lau from Stylebubble (http://www.stylebubble.co.uk) and
us too!
Interesting pieces that are easy to wear, these two styles in dark navy stretch
are great for day or night.
Above available exclusively in Queensland at The Outpost!



Save These Dates!

C'mon, lets have a catch up...


Talking Hats on Sunday 6th June

Illustration by Monsieur Cedric Rivrain  for Maison Michel Spring/Summer 2010
 
The Queensland Art Gallery run public programmes to coincide
with their exhibitions and have been hosting a series of Sunday
afternoon chats with different folks for the Hats:
An Anthology by Stephen Jones exhibition.

Come and hang out with me on Sunday the 6th of June
when I'm going to have a chat about one of my favourite
millinery ateliers, Maison Michel of Paris.

These talks are held in the Upper Scultpure Courtyard 
and for full details, go to:
 
 
Alex Gillies - Exhibition of New Works
Doggett Street Studio
Friday 4th June 6pm to 9pm
 
 
Alex Gillies has been a regular contributor to the I Used To Skate Once Exhibition
and had a hugely successful show at Nine LIves Gallery last year.
Expect pieces that have been painstakingly worked for endless hours
and finished with the utmost detail and integrity.



 
 
R.I.P. Society Band Showcase
Saturday 29th May 7pm to 11pm
Brunswick Street Mall
 
 
 
I was lucky to see Royal Headache last year at the Flipout Festival in Sydney
and they were fantastic.
The Outpost will be looking after the merch stand and with this line-up we
should be able to reclaim the Mall!

See you real soon!
Thea x




 
 
 




New! Alexander Wang, Dries Van Noten & Raf Simons Eyewear... 22nd May 2010




Hi Everyone!

We just got home from seeing Chris Bailey and Ed Keupper
play another show at The Troubadour.




It was a fairly serious, acoustic set and the crowd
was like "when old dudes get together".
I think Chris had been told to hold off on the chat and they
pretty much played straight through.
My favourite song of the night was Just Like Fire Would and
I'll probably go back again next week for the final show,
because we just may not get this opportunity again.

Tonight, Rob Younger and Jim Dickson from
Radio Birdman are playing in their other incarnation
The New Christs at The Step Inn.
I'll warn you now that this will be a super late show
as their are 4 supports.
I guess it's value for money.

On Saturday night, the 22nd, Mike Fielding aka Naboo,
from The Mighty Boosh is playing a DJ set at The Zoo.
The night has sold out but if you have tickets, make sure
that you come early as Matt aka Old Lady is playing
early and in between the bands with El Norto and
Polar Bear.

Brisbane of course, is known for it's constant supply
of emerging bands and this Sunday afternoon,
you can discover the latest.


Per Purpose
 
Per Purpose, who are confirmed to play at I Used To Skate
Once on the 24th of June, are among the line-up along
with  Scraps, Kitten Party and Science.
The gig starts at 4pm, is all ages and it's only $5 to get in,
at Burst City, Southbank.




The annual Greek Paniyiri Festival is on this Saturday
and Sunday at Musgrave Park.
If you don't think that you can handle the crowds, you
can always stop in at The Flamingo Cafe for some
of Effie's famous meatballs.
Yassou!


Grazi Grazia!

Make sure that you pick up a copy of this week's Grazia
Magazine.


They have featured some of our fabulous frocks
in an interview by Sarah Mower with London design
duo who are hot, hot, hot, Peter Pilotto.



Here's the latest arrivals...


Alexander Wang Eyewear
 
Cat Eye Sunglasses in Black with Brushed Silver Tips $325
 
Dries Van Noten Eyewear
 
 
Black rounded acetate frame with smoke lenses $340
Green rounded acetate frame with brown lenses $340
Brown and Pearl rounded acetate frame with brown lenses $340
 
Raf Simons Eyewear
 
Grey Tortoise Shell acetate frames with dark grey lenses $340
 
Black acetate aviator frames with dark grey lenses $340
 
Tortoise Shell acetate aviator frames with graduated smoke grey lenses $340
 
These fine frames are done in collaboration with London
based revolutionary eyewear company Linda Farrow,
who are known internationally for their quality and
of course their contemporary vision - pardon the pun.
Available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!


 
 
Karen Walker Jewellery

New Styles just released!


Mini K Necklace
currently available in sterling silver $88


Mini Anchor Pendant
currently available in sterling silver $88
 
Mini Anchor Studs
in sterling silver $43
 
Mini Heart Ring
currently available in sterling silver $38
 
Miniature Charm Necklace with
2 peace signs, 2 skulls and 1 daisy with a diamond centre
available in sterling silver $175
 
Miniature Charm Necklace with
2 skulls, 2 daisies with diamond centres and 1 bow
available in sterling silver $224
Karen Walker in store now at Blonde Venus!


 
For all Matt's latest updates at The Outpost, please visit -







Provensen delays...

The Provensen delivery has been slightly delayed
and hopefully should be in our hot little hands by
the end of the month.
I will let you know as soon as they are here!

See you soon,
Thea X
 

Lover "The Harvest"


Meadows Shell Dress $451


Meadows Mini Dress $495

Yeah! These just arrived today!
The cotton feels amazing and I can't get enough
of this burgundy.
Sadly this is the last delivery from Lover's Harvest collection,
so get in quick before it's all gone.
Thea x

Fashion Week + New Arnsdorf, Lover & More! 14th may 2010

Hi Everyone,

I'm a little behind getting the latest news to you after our HUGE
week at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

In fact, the workload just gets heavier now as I am 
sifting through all the photos and order sheets and I just
finished the summer order for Lover.
Phew!

It may seem early but when you think about it, the designers
have to make sure they get all of their fabrics ordered/ delivered
and get their production underway with some designers delivering
as early as July.
It's a massive job.

Matt snuck off to see the first of the three Chris Bailey and
Ed Keupper shows at The Troubadour last night.
I had a ticket, but too much to do at the moment
(well someone has to do it) so, I will hopefully get
there next week.

Can you believe that Ian Astbury, lead singer of The Cult
dropped in to both Blonde Venus and The Outpost
for a spot of shopping before their show at The Tivoli
last Wednesday night?!!!

When Lauren called to tell me, I was so devastated that
I hadn't been there but "magic happens" and I actually
got to meet him after the Sydney show - see Day 4
of my Pedestrian posts below.

If you haven't read them already, I was doing some daily
blogging for pedestrian.tv last week.
It gives you a bit of an idea of what we get up to during Fashion Week
and I actually edited my posts because I just didn't have the time
to write about EVERYTHING!

I managed two outfits a day and three on Thursday ;)


If you would like a read, click on the clicks below...









Day 1

Carly Hunter Runway, Dr Denim Showroom,
Lover Showroom, Christopher Esber Runway,
The Vogue Magazine Cocktail Party





Day 2
Sara Phillips Runway, Carly Hunter Showroom, Above Showroom,
Karen Walker Resort Showroom, Garth Cook Showroom,
Antipodium Showroom, Friedrich Gray Runway 





Day 3
Sara Phillips Showroom, Christopher Esber Showroom,
Arnsdorf Showroom, Phos-Phoro Runway, Karla Spetic Runway,
The Commons, The Shady Pines Saloon





Day 4
Dion Lee Runway, Cheap Monday Showroom,
Gary Bigeni Runway, The Museum of Contemporary Art,
Dhini Runway, The Cult/Live!





Day 5
Arnsdorf Runway, Dion Lee Showroom
RAFW Trend Report





Here's the latest new season arrivals...

Arnsdorf

"No One Belongs In My Suitcase More Than You"


Slim Jean in Rouge $270

Pink/Bronze Belt $120

We started stocking Jade's first label Arnsdorf and
Karaaslan way back in 2006 before she went solo and she
has gone from strength to strength ever since.
Last week, her Opticks Runway show was one of the absolute
highlights of Australian Fashion week.

This drop completes our Arnsdorf delivery for the season.
The slim jeans in Rouge are her seasonal high-waisted
lean jean, in a fab limited edition colour.
The metallic belt is an easy feature piece which seems to
tone well with lots of colours.
Arnsdorf in-store now at Blonde Venus!



Lover

"The Harvest" 



Equinox Velvet Dress in Black $374

The Bomber Jacket in Black Wool with Black Leather Sleeves $649

Back in Stock!
Hinterlands Scarf in Wheat $196

Some more great pieces from Lover and so well priced
considering the lovely fabrics and quality.
The bomber jacket is my pick of this delivery.
It is surprisingly light weight but really warm.
I love it's simplicity and also, it's just a little
bit rock'n'roll.
Lover in store now at Blonde Venus!








What's New at The Outpost?!




A.D. by Michaela Bruton


Crystal with sterling silver on cord $75


Crystal on Sterling Silver chain $110

Crystal on Sterling Silver Chain $110


Michaela Bruton moved from Brisbane to Melbourne about 4 years ago and
is now a graduate from RMIT's Gold and Silversmithing course
(Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, Honours - Gold and Silversmithing).

Whilst studying, she was awarded the RMIT Koodak Award for Best Student
in First, Second and Third year and in her final year in 2009 she received
the RMIT Wolf Wennrich Award.
In 2009, Michaela was awarded the Craft Victoria's Fresh! award.


Exhibition piece
Editions 1-10 2010, sterling silver, crystal quartz, shark tooth, polymer clay, paper clay, cord

Now Michaela is a friendly face at one of my favourite Australian
stores, Alice Euphemia in Melbourne.
As a progression from her exhibition work, she has created these
uni-sex necklaces, using random crystals, meaning that each piece
is completely one-off.
A.D. by Michaela Bruton available exclusively in Queensland at The Outpost!




Cheap Monday, Sweden

Back in Stock!


Very Stretch Black $90

Patch Black $110

Very Strettch One Wash $90

Very Repaired Blue $110

Splash Wash $90

Summer Blue $90


Ice Wash $90


These are all the perennial CM unisex tight jeans.
Yayyy! Your every season standard Black and Blue are back in stock as
well as the fashion washes for the season.
Cheap Monday in-store now at The Outpost.




Tonight at Nine Lives...







See yeeeeeeww soon,
Thea X

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