New Season! No. 6 NYC, Ellison, Dress Up, Dr Denim





Hi Everyone!


This one is ALL for the LADIES.

We have had more spectacular arrivals and the stores

are looking amazing.

They are like treasure troves filled with so many inspiring treats.



Maybe I am also feeling excited in anticipation of the new 

exhibition that is opening at GoMA tonight.



It is also ALL ABOUT THE LADIES and is entitled Contemporary Australia: Women.




Deborah Kelly

 

 

The collection features more than 70 new and recent works including painting,

sculpture, photography, installation, textiles, video and performance by 33 artists

and collectives, a total of 56 visual artists.



There is a full programme of events happening this weekend for the exhibition opening.



I can't wait to get over there and see what wonderful concepts the ladies have waiting for us.

It's such a fabulous gallery.  I get excited just walking through the front doors!

This is a free exhibition and runs until July 22nd.








Here is what has just arrived...








No. 6, New York

Spring/Summer 12

 


(Caroline, No.6)

Emerald Yoke Blouse in Burgundy Large Flower Print Silk Chiffon $368

also available in Nude Floral and Black Floral

 

Hematite Long Pleated Skirt in Black Large Flower Print Silk Chiffon $378

also available in Burgundy Floral

 


(Teddy, Hairstylist)

Nirvana Button Back Dress in Black Large Flower Print Silk Crepe de Chine $389

 


(Jaclyn, Costume Designer)

Earth Long Ruffle Dress in Black Sousdi Moroccan Cotton $356

 


(Fiona, Journalist)

Earth Long Ruffled Dress in Sand Sousdi Moroccan Cotton $356

 


(Natalie, Photo Editor)

Tiger Eye Strapless Trouser Suit in Navy Abstract Floral Print Silk Crepe de Chine $498

 


(Adrienne, Designer)

Azurite Long Kimono Dress in Navy Abstract Floral Print Silk Crepe de Chine $368

 

also available in Nude Large Flower Print Silk Crepe de Chine $368

 

 

 

Designed and made in New York, No. 6 is the creation of stylist Karin Berenson

and vintage collector Morgan Yakus.



I love that their pieces feel soft, vintage and romantic but are also very much

a today girl, striding the streets of New York or Brisbane as the case may be.



Like all clothes today, you can't help but feel the references from the past.

This feel echoes one of my favourite periods, the 1970's which of course also references

 from the 1930's and 1940's. 



So now I'm dreaming about skipping around in Ossie Clarke and Celia Birtwell,

Bill Gibb and of course you can't reminisce this era without thinking of the incredible Biba...












 



 

Our static in-store ladies Honey Ryder and Modesty Blaise are currently

resplendent in No. 6 complete with oversized Afros.



They are possibly channeling the musical Hair - another movie which I absolutely

love and I will never forget the emotion from seeing it the first time.





 

 

Or it could be Goldie Hawn in the 1972 film Butterflies Are Free which is also unforgettable...

 



 

No. 6 is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!





 

 

 

Ellison, Melbourne





The Melanie Skirt in Chocolate Leather/Black Silk $495

 


The Melanie Skirt in Black Leather/Acid Silk $495

 


The Lila Shirt in Black Silk $285

 


The Lila Shirt in Acid Silk $285

 



The Lila Dress in Black Silk $325

 

also available in Acid Silk

 

Model: Alice Burdeau

Photos: Danny Cohen

Hair & Makeup: Holly-Rose Butler

 

So here are the final pieces to arrive from Felicity Ellison's incredibly modern 

winter collection and I'm sure now that you have seen all of them you will have

totally fallen in love with her!

The Lila shapes walk so beautifully with their flowing back pleats.



We teamed up with luxury accessory store Jean Brown yesterday, for a styling 

session with super stylist Kimberly Gardner.

The Ellison pieces looked amazing and Jean Brown have some stunning

bags (Proenza Schouller) heels (Louboutin) and hats (Felicity Boevink)

of the Neon variety.

It just makes you feel so happy :)

Ellison is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!



 

 

Dress Up, Melbourne

Industriale AW12

 

 




Ponti Culotte in Cherry Rayon/Nylon/Spandex $198

 


Ponti Culotte in Teal Rayon/Nylon/Spandex $198

 


Corduroy Culotte in Camel $352

 

This is also the last delivery to arrive from the Dress Up winter collection.

The cute shorties in Cherry and Teal are a heavier weight stretch making

them so flattering on and a great weight for winter.

They would also look fabulous with dark opaque tights.



But oh those corduroy culottes!

They are stunning and ready for striding.

I'm thinking Ali McGraw in Love Story?

Dress Up is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!



 

Dr Denim, Sweden


Snap Light Weight Rinsed Blue (Mid Rise Skinny Jean) $129

 

All the Ladies in the House (the Ladies, the Ladies) can't get enough

of the new light weight stretch denims from Dr Denim

as they are sooooo comfortable.

Dr Denim in store now at Blonde Venus.







Hey Ladies - The Beastie Boys









 

Perks & Mini (P.A.M.) Melbourne

Deep Forest Remix AW12


Warped Record Navy Hat in 100% Paper Mock Straw (one size) $130

Semi Freddo Cardigan in 100% Cotton Dip Dyed French Blue $282

Rousseau Sandals $480




Newcomer Dropped Waist Dress in Brilliant Blue 100% Cotton Diagonal Twill $240

Rousseau Sandals $480




Arawak Dip Dyed Maxi Dress in Brilliant Blue 100% Cotton Diagonal Twill $293

 

If you haven't seen me for a couple of weeks, I have changed my hair tips

from lilac to turquoise and it matches perfectly with this collection!

Bring out your inner grunge/surf/punk self and c-h-i-l-l in these soft and 

comfortable pieces.

These look fabulous with stacks of the colourful African bangles that have also just

arrived at The Outpost.

 

Perks & Mini Women's Collection is available exclusively in Queensland

at The Outpost!









Susie Lau from Style Bubble is coming to Brisbane!






Well this IS exciting news.

Style Bubble is actually the only fashion blog that I read.

I have not seen any other blogs that have won the respect 

that I have for Susie and to put it simply, she has a natural talent for it.

Like myself, she has a passion for the new and inspired and she is such a

hard worker - she writes everyday and passionately too.



I have had the pleasure of spending time with Susie at fashion week and

can say that she is a super lovely, charming girl who approaches

her work with honesty and with no pretension.



I was so thrilled to hear that she is also coming to Brisbane for this series.

Can this year possibly get any busier?!



Here's the link to Portable which will give you all the information plus how to get tickets.

I'll see you there!


 

 

 

 

I'm off to Sydney and Melbourne again next week to see the last of the "Cool School" Australian collections

that I'll be ordering for next summer.

SO EXCITED!

I have seen some sneaky pics but it's never the same

as seeing and playing with them in real life.







I'm also heading to this extraordinary music festival called Dig It Up with bands like

The Sonics, Redd Kross, The 5, 6 7 8's, The Hoodoo Gurus, Died Pretty, Tek & Younger (Radio Birdman),

Royal Headache, Beaches, Frowning Clouds, Straight Arrows, Kim Salmon, Spencer P Jones, The Fleshtones

and it's heavily rumoured that The Sunnyboys will be also playing!




We have had loads of new Mens Wear deliveries at The Outpost too so I'll get

back to you asap with an update on those.

If you can't wait, just drop in and say hello.



See you soon,

Thea X























New Season! No. 6 NYC, Ellison, Dress Up, Dr Denim

New Season! No. 6 NYC, Ellison, Dress Up, Dr Denim

New Season! Nathan Smith, Lover The Quiet Life & Easter Trading...





Hi Everyone,


Hope you are getting some time off over Easter.

We will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday but


we will open on Easter Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

Come and say HI! and check out all the new season...





Good Easter reading...









Here's what's new...



Nathan Smith, Sydney


Leather Dress $299



This amazing washed leather shift dress in a soft black is a great tunic piece to layer

long sleeve tops under or wear solo and kind of punky.

Nathan Smith in store now at Blonde Venus.





Lover, Sydney

Lydia AW12


Violet Blouse in Amethyst Floral $451

 


Christina Lace in Black, available as top version only $495

 



Divinyl Pleat Tee in Black $396

Divinyl Pleat Mini Skirt in Black $330

 

 


Greta Tulip Coat available in Navy only $693

Lover in store now at Blonde Venus!











The Quiet Life, USA




Coach's Jacket $220

 


Anchor Zip Up $160

 


Striped Pocket T-Shirt $75

 


Reaper Baseball T-Shirt $65

Eagle Baseball T-Shirt $65

 


All Day All Night available in Kelly Green $60

 


Regal T-Shirt available in LIght Blue $60

 


Middle of Nowhere T-shirt available in Heather Grey $60

 


No Noise T-Shirt available in Black $60

 


Lips T-Shirt available in Black $60

 


Waylon T-Shirt photographed by Barb Edelblute available in White $60

 


Notes 5 Panel Cap available in all colours $55

 


Clouds 5 Panel Cap $60

 


Sunglasses with The Quiet Life Moustache Decal available in Red, Light Blue and Orange $40

 

The Quiet Life is a fun Man Love gift - it's perky, quirky, has a sense of style

and a sense humour.

Sounds like I'm talking about the perfect man.

These T-shirts might be a great idea if you're following the current trend of buying

an Easter present instead of chocolate.

The Quiet Life is available exclusively in Queensland at The Outpost!











Easter Viewing




Bill Cunningham New York DVD is back in stock.

It is definitely the sort of film that you can't just watch once.

What an inspiring man.






I haven't watched this one yet so really looking forward to it. 

Apparently in recent years, the once highly regarded New York fashion establishment

was a mess of mismanagement

 

The Tents follows the transformation and the setting up of "the tents" at Bryan Park which helped

NY Fashion Week reclaim it's former glory.

The film features interviews with the fashion community including Caroline Herrera,

Zac Posen and Betsey Johnson.

These titles are $35 and in store now at Blonde Venus.








Happy Easter!

 See you soon,

Thea X



 

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