Hi Everyone,
You won't know where to look when you come in the store today
as we have received so many new deliveries.
It's a Spring Wonderland.
The phone has been running hot and Jaz and I will be on
hand to help you out.
For all the talk about on-line shopping, our changerooms
have been on high rotation which just goes to show you...
to make sure you look good in your clothes, they need to
be tried on.
Funny that ;)
Here we go!
Karen Walker
North SS11
Mainline
Oversized Top in Narrow Stripe Silk Crepe de Chine $384
Boat Pants in Navy Silk Crepe de Chine $407
Wide Leg Jumpsuit in Navy Silk Crepe de Chine $550
All Day Top in Orange Dot Silk Chiffon with Black Contrast Sleeve $276
All Day Top in Bouquet Grey with Black Contrast Sleeve $275
Bow Shirt in Bouquet Grey $396
Chiffon Sleeve Dress in Bouquet Grey with Black Contrast Sleeve $418
Oversized Top in Narrow Stripe Silk Crepe de Chine $384
Boat Pants in Navy Silk Crepe de Chine $407
Wide Leg Jumpsuit in Navy Silk Crepe de Chine $550
All Day Top in Orange Dot Silk Chiffon with Black Contrast Sleeve $276
All Day Top in Bouquet Grey with Black Contrast Sleeve $275
Bow Shirt in Bouquet Grey $396
Chiffon Sleeve Dress in Bouquet Grey with Black Contrast Sleeve $418
Lily Skirt in Bouquet Grey $330
We have a SHORTER version of this dress available, which sits above the knee.
It's called the Never Be Dress and is $605.
Soul Club Skirt in Teal Knitting Print Cotton/Silk $418
Placket Dress in Purple Posy Cotton $407
All Day Top in Cotton Purple Posy Cotton $275
Boat Pants in Blue Silk Crepe De Chine $407
Basic Top in Blue Multi Cashmere $324
3/4 Sleeve Top in Navy Multi Cashmere $348
Night Skirt in Mustard LInen Cotton $336
Karen Walker
North SS11
Runaway
Short Sleeved Simple Club Dress $120
Chiffon Sleeve Dress in Soul Coloured Silk Crepe de chine $276
Short Sleeve Nola Dress in Teal Terraces Print $396
Swish Dress in Navy Cotton Jersey $216
Tee Dress with Belt in Grey Marle Cotton Bodice with Antique Gold Pleated Skirt $216
Also available in Navy with Blueberry and white belt
Patches Cotton Tee $120
Double Frill Cuff Top in White Cotton Jersey $144
Betty Dress in Soul Coloured Silk Crepe de Chine $814
Karen is getting ready for New York again with her Runway show
set for the 13th of September and the invitations are out!
She showed this collection there back in February so it's nice
to have it in our hot little hands after months of dreaming.
North is a collection that continues Karen's fascination with outsiders
and sub cultures.
The perfect outcome of her signature look of mixing highs and lows
and femininity with masculinity.
Taking it's inspiration from the Northern Soul Dance scene, this
collection looks at Northern England's most famous disco,
The Wiggan Disco which was at it's peak in the mid to late
1970's and Dexy's Midnight Runners' album, Searching For The
Young Soul Rebels.
Karen says "There was this very working class thing, with dockworkers coats
and caps and then the racerback singlets that were worn for the more athletic
dancing.
And then there was the super femininity of some of the women's looks.
They'd turn themselves out in their Sunday best clothes with these full
skirts that really moved on the dance floor."
Style.Com said this after the show: "the clothes looked easy and modern
and the inspiration was never too overt."
Renowned for her signature prints, this season includes a gauzy, grey,
grandma floral, commemorative patch polka dots on crepe de chine and a
chunky knit print.
We have also received:
the Raw Bow Leather Cuff in White and Tank $106
the Skinny Waist Belt in White Equestrian Leather $94
the Skinny Hip Belt in White Equestrian Leather $141
the Square Scarf in Blue Multi Silk Crepe de Chine $374
the Square Scarf in Peach Multi Silk Crepe de Chine $374
the Felt Patches Pack $44
Karen Walker in store now at Blonde Venus!
Nathan Smith, Sydney SS11
Basic Tee in Ice $60
also available in Black and White
Long Jersey Skirt in Ice $80
also available in Black and White
Baggy Dress in Ice $150
also available in Black
Grey Stripe Tee $120
Grey Stripe Singlet $80
Washed Voile and Jersey Shirt in White $170
Brushed Silk Skirt in Black $299
Sydney based designer, Nathan Smith has been doing his label for
for a while now and this season, I think he has really hit his stride.
I was really taken by his new direction.
Nathan is working on the principle of less is more which is exactly what
a basics collection should be.
Fashion seems to have shed the heavy draped jersey of season's past
and lightened up a little.
These are light and fresh and the perfect basis for your summer wardrobe.
My favourite piece is the swirling Brushed Silk Skirt, with it's elastic waist
and luxurious feeling fabric, it is a piece that you could get a lot of mileage from.
We have also received:
the Basic Tank in Ice, Black and White $60
the Washed Voile Singlet in Black and White $120
Nathan Smith SS11 is avaliable exclusively in Brisbane at Blonde Venus.
Dress Up, Melbourne
Grandiflorum SS11
Elastic Leather Short in Forest Green $572
Square Pocket Trouser in Silk Crepe de Chine Begonia Print $374
Mini Pocket Dress available in a lighter Grape Silk Spun Habotai $352
Darted Tank in Chartreuse Stretch Silk $198
also available in Aubergine
Square Pocket Trouser in Beige LInen/Viscose $264
Mini Box Pleat Culotte in Black Silk/Linen $253
Mini Box Pleat Culotte in Butter Silk/Linen $253
As you know, we have stocked Stephanie Downey's Dress Up collection
for a few years now and she is another young Australian designer
who has gained strength and confidence with her collections.
Nice to know that all of her pieces are made in Australia too.
Stephanie has continued some of her ideas from last season but
sharpened things up with squared off pocket details and also
squared off armholes.
Her botanical Begonia print is an exclusive print design and includes the
rich colours that she has carried through the collection in the greens
and aubergines.
Steph has also included some pieces in the collection that she showed
in Paris this year for their northern hemisphere winter, like the buttery soft
forest green leather shorts.
We have also received -
the Welt Pocket Blouse in Cream $198
Dress Up is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!
Antipodium, London
Goodbye Horses
Unsaddled Blouse in Wanderlust Printed Silk Satin $329
Papa Was A Rodeo Tiered Skirt in Fence Stripe Printed Cotton/Silk $269
Papa Was A Rodeo Tiered Dress in Fence Stripe Printed Cotton/Silk $349
this style also available in Sunset (plain burnt orange) cotton/silk $319
Powerhouse Spliced Cotton Jersey Tee $99
Powerhouse Spliced Cotton Jersey Maxi Dress
available in cap sleeve version $189
Another delivery from the popular Antipodium collection that continues the
western theme particularly in the cute gingham shirt with collar tips.
The 90's inspired Powerhouse panelled jersey pieces are striking styles
in easy to wear cotton - easy impact.
If you are dreaming about summer dresses, the tiered pieces in the Fence Stripe
are light as air and wait until you see the Sunset!
It's another season of interesting colours.
We have also received:
the Unsaddled Short Sleeve Shirt in Black & White Cotton Gingham with metal Collar Tips $169
the Gambler Short in Black Peach de Chine $149
Antipodium in store now at Blonde Venus.
Keep a watch on our Facebook page as I'm going to do some ticket giveaways for the
Resurrection Russian Film Festival that is on at Palace Cinemas at the moment.
For programme details, go to:
See you soon,
Thea X
blonde venus
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fortitude valley 4006
queensland
australia
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queensland
australia
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