New Season! Karen Walker Fantastique Magnifique + Holly Ryan Jewellery + Open LATE tonight!




Hi Everyone!

Karen Walker has had a busy week in New York launching her
latest Eyewear Collection and also showing her Fall 13 Ready
to Wear on the Runway.
Both went astoundingly well.


Joyce wears Intergalactic in Crystal Pink - COMING SOON!
 
Karen is proving herself to be on of the most visionary women in fashion of our time.
Her new Eyewear collection called Karen Walker Forever was photographed by
another modern visionary, Ari Seth Cohen.

Ari is the New Yorker behind the street style blog called Advanced Style
where for several years he has been capturing fashion inspired senior ladies.

I'm the first girl on the street to say "I don't want to see another stupid blog!"
but this one is totally glamorous and one can only hope to be included on
there... one day...

The NEW Karen Walker Forever Eyewear collection will be in store 
by the end of the month.


Karen's runway collection called New Rose, which  will translate to our SS13
was inspired by a couple of my musical heroes Siouxsie Soux
and The Damned and received a great review on Style.com


Karen Walker and her New Rose beauties

See all of the collection and the review here:







In the meantime, you can shop up a storm with her current season, in store NOW!

Karen Walker
Fantastique Magnifique 2013
 
 
Mainline
 
Dress Coat
75% Virgin Fleecewool / 25% Polyamide
Pink
$825

 
Belted Orion Pants
54% Viscose / 42% Polyester / 4% Linen
White
$517
 
 
Astonished Dress
54% Viscose / 42% Polyester / 4% Linen
White
$473
 
 
 
Bow Pencil Skirt
Stone Jacquard
48% Cotton / 44% Polyester / 8% Viscose
Beige
sizes 6 to 12
$297
 
Cropped Awe Inspiring Jacket
Stone Jacquard
48% Cotton / 44% Polyester / 8% Viscose
Beige
$572
 
Awe-Inspiring Coat
75% Virgin Fleecewool / 25% Polyamide
Caramel
$836
 
 
Knitwear

Drop Stitch Jumper
100% Cashmere
Pink
$312
 
Drop Stitch Jumper
100% Cashmere
Navy
$312
 
 
Runaway
 
 
 
Glory Jacket
Star Washed Denim
100% Cotton
Blue
$384
 
Belted Orion Pants
Star Washed Denim
100% Cotton
Blue
$348
 
 
Belted Cropped Orion Pants
Star Washed Denim
100% Cotton
Blue
$324
 
Space Jam Jumper
College Sweatshirting
100% Cotton with Clear Crystals V Shape on Front Neckline
Blue Marle
$192
 
 
 
Fortunate Shift
College Sweatshirting
100% Cotton with Clear Crystals V Shape on Front Neckline
Grey Marle
$180
 
Boat Pants
Star Challis
100% Viscose
Navy
$288
 
 
 
Cadet Hat
100% Straw
Natural with Blue
Natural with Cream
One Size
$31
 
Oh my stars!

One of Karen Walker's inspiration images for this collection.
 
 
Karen says that this collection was inspired by 1950's optimism, suburbia's fascination
with space travel and Jules Vernian planets, stars and satellites - a nod to a past so
consumed with the future.
I say it's classic KW and I am struggling to pick favorites here!
Her pieces always seem to work back well together season after
season and they are such keepers!
Karen Walker in store now at Blonde Venus.

Selected styles will be available on-line shortly:









Holly Ryan Jewellery, Brisbane


Back in stock!
Holly's popular Lush Life rings in Sterling Silver.
Sizes 6, 7 and 8
$85


How about some matching earrings?
Assorted Lush LIfe Studs in Sterling Silver
$42


 
 

The Lush LIfe rings are also available in SOLID 9CT Rose Gold
Sizes 6, 7 and 8
$255


These Lush Life pendants are Sterling Silver with 9CT Rose Gold plating and
finished with a Swarovski Pearl Charm.
$184
Holly Ryan in store now at Blonde Venus!





Maybe you would like to do a little Valentine's shopping?
Perhaps you would like a chance to see the Karen Walker collection
before it all goes?!

Blonde Venus will be open until 8PM tonight, Wednesday the 13th
for your shopping convenience ;)



The IMA are presenting an Other Film event on Thursday evening
Michale Loebenstein (National Film & Sound Archive Canberra)
introduces film by legendary Austrian experimental film maker Peter Kubelka.
Entry is free and starts at 6pm.


Also on Thursday night, Thee Oh Sees are making their annual Brisbane
visit with a show at The Zoo.
Doors open at 7:30 with Brisbane bands Go Violets and 
Per Purpose supporting.
Tickets are $35 on the door.
 
I love a chance to see vintage film on the big screen and this Saturday night
Cine-Retro are showing the fabulous High Society at The Old Museum.
The film stars Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong in beautiful
Technicolour and featuring those very famous songs by Cole Porter.
Grace looks stunning and her wardrobe is incredible.
Watch the Frank and Bing doing What A Swell Party This Is...here:
 

Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:15 start and tickets are $17.



See you soon!
Thea X
 





 

New Season! Dr Denim Jeans for All, Carhartt @ The Outpost, More Karen Walker Jewellery & More!




Hi Everyone!

Last Sunday I ventured out to a Day on the Green at Mt Cotton and
absolutely adored Tex Perkins & The Dark Horses, The Sunnyboys
(with a CD signing!) and the incredible Elvis Costello & The Imposters.
It's rare to see any of these performers let alone together on one day.
Perfect!




Thank you to the Qantas Magazine for featuring Blonde Venus,
 The Outpost and Flamingo Cafe (amongst other great Brisbane businesses)
 in their latest issue.





Thank you also to Brisbane's Style Magazine for featuring Austin Moro's 
Calypso Clutch on the front cover!




Fabulous designer friends Craig & Karl (Craig Redman & Karl Maier)
have just installed this delicious piece at Sephora's Union Square, NY store as part of a 
permanent installation.
Do a drive by.




"Structures for Architectural Preservation" 2013
Pencil on paper by Sam Cranstoun
 
Milani Gallery are back in action this week with the opening tonight
of breathtaking work by talented young Brisbane artist Sam Cranstoun.
This show only runs until February 23rd, so be quick!
 
 
"Martine" 1989 by Bettina Rheims

If you're in Sydney over the next few months, The Art Gallery of NSW
are presenting an interesting photographic exhibition featuring
Bettina Rheims and Helmut Newton.
The collection of over 50 works explores fashion, sexuality and gender
with Bettina's work from the late 80's and Helmut's work from the 70's and 80's,
it's sure to be exciting.
The show opens this Saturday the 9th and runs until May 19th and admission is free.
 
 
 
Here's what's NEW!

Karen Walker Jewellery

Sliding 3D Skull Pendant in Sterling Silver $121
 
We have just received another big delivery of Karen's jewellery
including this style and lots of your Superfine favourites.






Dr Denim, Sweden
Women's Collection
Plenty
High rise, super stretch, skinny, denim tights
left to right: Black, New! Rinsed Blue, New! Black&White Dots
$99
 
New Style!
Solitaire
SUPER High, super stretch, denim tights
Black
$99
 
Arlene
High Rise Stretch Skinny Jean
Left to right: Black, Pumpkin
 
 Biking Red, Deep Plum
Also available: Blue Raw!
$129
 
 
Dr Denim, Sweden
Men's Collection

NEW STYLE!
Heywood
Skinny stretch chino with a regular rise, zip fly and button back pockets.
Ash Grey
$129
 
Our popular and classic Donk Chinos
Left to right: Black, Burgundy, Khaki
Left to right: Coffee, Deep Blue and New Colour Pumpkin
$149
The unisex Snap stretch, skinny jeans, also in an amazing selection of colours
Left to right: Black, Coffee, Deep Plum
 
Khaki, Navy, Ochre
 
New Colours! Pale Army Green, Pumpkin
 
New Colour! Steel Blue
$129
Dr Denim in store now at Blonde Venus
 
 
 
What's New at The Outpost?!

Carhartt, Europe

Superduck Sweater
100% Merino Wool
Green
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$250
 
Flash Shirt
100% Cotton
Leek Check
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$150
 
Chore Coat
100% Cotton Outer
Blanket Lined
Midnight
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$299
 
Sid Pant
Now a Carhartt classic!
Slim fit cotton/poly pant with low rise and zip fly
Available in:
Navy
Leather
Sizes 28" to 36"
$189
 
Klondike Jean
Easy fit, regular waist, straight leg
13OZ Japanese Denim
Five Pocket
Sizes 28" to 36"
$169
 
Such delicious menswear that is oh so classic but oh so cool.
Everyone I know wants the Duck Sweater, including the girls!
We have these and MORE styles available in store and on-line:
 
 

Cheap Monday, Sweden

Taylor Denim Vest
Oversized Fit
Sizes XS to Medium
$90
 
Also available on-line:
 
Form Oxford
Black Leather
Sizes 36 to 41
$114
 
Form Oxford
Navy Leather
Sizes 36 to 41
$114
New Cheap Monday in store now at The Outpost!


 
If you feeling like doing something different for dinner tonight,
the IMA and the Judith Wright Centre are combining forces
to present Street Food Australia.
Dine in the IMA Courtyard, sampling upmarket ethnic street cuisine
from bespoke bicycle vendors.
The event starts at 6PM and is cash only.
Yum! Sounds delicious and fun!
 
See you soon!
Thea X
 
 
 
 

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