Christmas! It's Bananas! Open Late Wednesday the 20th!




Hi Everyone,

Hope you're surviving the Festive Party schedule.

Here's my hot tips for Christmas fun at Blonde Venus and The Outpost!
It's all about shopping local and supporting local business and design.

*Go Bananas! 
Have no "claws" for alarm, we're just getting "fruity".
 
 

*Free Gift Wrapping!
You can leave the stores knowing that everything is organized.

*We Have Gift Vouchers!
If you can't commit, we can write out the voucher and wrap it up to make it look pretty.

*We're Open Every Day!
We are normally open every day but somehow it looks more exciting in bold.
Store hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 4:30pm

*Shop Late!
We are also open until 9pm on Wednesday the 19th of December.
Avoid the mainstream crowds and shop with like minded people.
It's much less stressful plus we have lots of coooool things.





*Buy Art!








 

See the Gerwyn Davies Photographic Exhibition in-store at Blonde Venus
from Monday the 17th of December.
Gerwyn is a recent Photography Honours Graduate from QCA
and he is graciously exhibiting his amazing honours collection in
store.
The photographic prints are also available for purchase making a 
wonderful gift or an addition to your own collection.
The collection will be on show until mid January.


*Buy locally hand made design!

Holly Ryan Jewellery, Brisbane
Lush Life Rings
Solid 9ct Rose Gold $255
Also available in Sterling Silver $85
 
Lush Life Earrings
9ct Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver $74
Also available in Sterling Silver $42
 
Lush LIfe Pendant
9ct Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver with Swarovski Pearl $184
Also available in Sterling Silver with Moonstone $114
 
 
Semi Precious Beads with a 9ct Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Charm
Assorted Colours and Charm Combinations
Bracelet $80
Necklace $120
In-store now at Blonde Venus.

Austin Moro, Brisbane
The Calypso Clutch
All colours back in stock!
Well for now anyway...
Hand Stitched Leather Clutch with Laser Cut Leather Flowers and Snap Closure
26cm wide x 20cm high
Tangerine
Rose Pink 
Nutmeg
Sunshine
Beige
$257
Available exclusively at Blonde Venus!

 
 
 
*YOU be the Christmas Lights!
 
Antipodium, London
Back in stock!
Be the star of the family Christmas in these LED Light Up Studs.
Available in Candy Pink, Jade and Tangerine $99
In store now at Blonde Venus.

*Let your clothes do the talking!


Lounge Lover Blouse
Double Digits  Print by Jaime Perlman
100% Silk Crepe de Chine
size 6 to 14
$269
 
 
Lounge Lovers Cape Dress
available in Candy Pink (not print)
100% Silk Crepe de Chine
Skirt fully lined
sizes 6 to 12
$399

Also available:
Playpal Vest
front in Double Digits Print by Jaime Perlman with Patch Pocket
back in Plain Black Rayon Jersey
contrast Neck Bind in White Silk
sizes Extra Small to Large
$169

Antipodium Emoji Resort Collection available exclusively in Brisbane at Blonde Venus!




*Buy them something that they would actually LOVE!
The Outpost is a treasure trove of gift ideas.
Explore the shelves and be amazed at the unique hand picked selection
of contemporary treats...
 

Iggy and Loulou Porcelain Skull $165
 
Iggy and Loulou Porcelain Bowl $85
 
Opinel BBQ set - Hand Made in France $72
 
Apartamento Issue 10 $25
 
Cheap Monday Sunglasses - assorted styles and colours available  $50
 
Birdwell USA Swim Shorts - assorted colours available  $89
 
Pass Port 5 Pack Sock Set - White $20 and Colours $25
 
 
 
 
The Quiet Life USA - caps in 10 different prints/colours $54
 
The Quiet Life T-Shirt $55
 
 
Assorted Arthouse DVD's from $25

*Get us on speed dial!

Blonde Venus
707 Ann Street
Fortitude Valley  4006
Queensland 
Australia
Telephone + 61 7 3216 1735

The Outpost
5a Winn Street
Fortitude Valley  4006
Queensland
Australia
Telephone + 61 7 3666 0306




So, I guess I'll be seeing you soon!
Thea X
 
 


 
 
 








Introducing... Austin Moro, Sally Kerkin Jewellery + New Lover Swim, Pass Port, Flying Coffin, Field Notes, APT7 & More!




Hi Everyone!

 
 
The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT7)

 
 


 
Uji Handoko Eko Saputro (aka Hahan) (Indonesia)
The Journey 2011 (synthetic polymer paint on canvas)
 
The APT7 opens to the world at 10am on Saturday morning and there
are special events organized all over the weekend including
a one-off Up Late on Saturday night, from 6pm to 10pm...
and it's all free!

Here's a link to the opening weekend festivities:

If you can't make it there yet, don't despair as the exhibition is open ALL SUMMER LONG
and more until April 14th, 2013.




Introducing...

Austin Moro, Brisbane
 

 

 


 
Calypso Clutch in Tangerine
 


 
Calypso Clutch in Beige
 
 


 
Calypso Clutch in Tan
 
 


 
Calypso Clutch in Rose
 
 


 
Calypso Clutch in Sunshine Yellow
 
Hand stitched leather clutch with laser cut leather flowers and snap closure.
$257
 
 
Austin Moro is one of the very talented recent graduates from a Bachelor of
Fine Arts in Fashion at QUT.

He had barely had his collection on the runway when Austin was announced as 
one of the 10 Australian finalists for the Australians in New York Foundation,
2013 Internship Prize.
The winner receives a 6 month internship in New York with the designer of their choice
and a $20,000 grant to help cover airfares and living expenses in NY.
What an amazing opportunity!
The winner will be announced after judging on December 19.
We wish Austin the very best!

Austin very kindly let me wear his beautiful sheer floral organza dress (pictured)
to one of the runway show nights and Lots of Ladies have been desperate to
get their hands on something from his collection.

Austin isn't launching a ready to wear yet but is releasing some of the accessories
from his collection including these fabulous clutch purses. 
The hardest decision is which colour!
Austin Moro available exclusively at Blonde Venus!




Lover, Sydney
Persona Resort Collection 12/13


50's Underwire Bikini
Exclusive Lover Poppy Print in Black
$199
Lover in-store now at Blonde Venus!




Antipodium, London
Emoji Resort Collection


XOXO Blouse 
Exclusive fabric design by Jaime Perlman, the Creative Director of UK Vogue
Short Sleeve Button Through Blouse with Embroidered Front Bodice
Peach Silk Organza with Contrast White Leather Collar
Sizes 6 to 12
$349
Antipodium is available exclusively in Queensland at Blonde Venus!




Introducing...
Sally Kerkin, Brisbane
 


 
Thought Vessel Ring
Sterling Silver 
$154
 
 


 
Thought Vessel Pendant
Sterling Silver
$154
 
 

 


 
Thought Vessel Ring
Bronze and Sterling Silver 
$123
 
 

 


 
Thought Vessel Broach
Bronze and Sterling Silver
$123
 
 


 
Faceted Dome Ring
Sterling Silver
$308
 
 


 
Faceted Hole Ring
Sterling Silver
$277
 
Sally Kerkin also just completed her  BFA / Fashion at QUT with a beautiful collection.
As part of her final year's work, Sally also created these incredible jewellery pieces.
The designs are completely hand made, without molds, so each piece is completely
individual.

"This is how Sally describes her collection -
The "Thought Vessel" Collection explores change, evolution
and thought process.
It reflects on the birth of a new idea or concept.
Personally, thought is something that is constantly evolving and adapting to
different environments.
It is something that cannot be confined by barriers yet it is defined
by it's surroundings.
Embrace your vessel and allow it to encapsulate your own journey."
Sally Kerkin Jewellery available exclusively at Blonde Venus!



What's New at The Outpost?!

Field Notes, USA
 


 

 


 
3 Pack $12

 


 
3 Pack $12

 


 
2013 Calender $14



 


 
Carpenter Pencils
3 pack
$8
Field Notes are available in store and on-line at The Outpost:

 
 
Pass Port, Sydney
 


 
Digger Short
100% Cotton
Chocolate
sizes 30" to 36"
$60
 
 


 
Digger Short
1005 Cotton
Navy
sizes 30" to 36"
$60
 
 


 
Digger Short
100% Cotton
Olive
sizes 30" to 36"
$60
 
Pass Port is available in store and on-line at The Outpost:

 
 
Flying Coffin, USA
 


 
Skull Camp Cap $45
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
Eclipsed Tee 
Black
$40
 
 
Just Death Tee
Black
$40
 
 


 
Tarot Tee
Black
$40
 
 


 
Tarot Tee
White
$40
 
Flying Coffin is available in store and on-line at The Outpost:



Last night I went to a multi show at Milani Gallery.
The main gallery features an exhibition by Lebanese/Australian
multi-media artist Khaled Sabsabi.


The warehouse space (a few doors down) features a mixture of works
under the title Propositions and contributing artists include
Richard Bell, Vernon Ah Kee, Eugene Carchesio, Sandra Selig,
Madonna Staunton, Stuart Ringholt, Gordon Bennett, Ian Burn,
Gordon Hookey, Peter Kennedy, Tom Nicholson, Raquel Ormella,
Judy Watson and Khadim Ali.


One of my favourite pieces was a swinging, twirling installation
with light/projection by Brisbane artist Ross Manning.
 
Read all the details of both shows here:
 
 



Tonight, I'm heading to the IMA Cocktail Party where the gallery
will be unveiling their new exhibition The Hanging Sky by major New Zealand painter
Shane Cotton.
 


 
Painting by Shane Cotton


On Sunday, Shane will be at the IMA in conversation with Christchurch curator
Justin Paton from 12pm.
The exhibition will then continue until March 2nd 2013.
For full details and gallery updates, visit their website:



On Saturday night, I am going to see girl of the moment, Canadian 
pop-synth superstar Claire Boucher aka Grimes at The Zoo.
Claire, who is also known for her unique style and fashion attraction,
took a liking to new Australian label Verner and dropped in to
their studio in Melbourne this week.
Yeah! We got it!
We are stocking the debut Verner collection now in-store and
also on-line:

Speaking of The Zoo, you may have heard about their huge
20th Birthday Celebrations on December 15th.

Can you believe that it's been 20 years?
I'm having so many flashbacks and I have seen SO many 
amazing bands there.

They have lots of great  shows playing over summer too
including New Zealand's The Datsuns,  Spencer P Jones (The Johnnys), 
Evan Dando (The Lemonheads) and BIG NEWS is that The Strange Tenants
will be playing there in February.
Go to the website and diarise!
 
See you soon,
Thea X







 
 
 
 
 

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