Ondina Studio

Happy New Year, some of you may still be on leave, if you are I hope you are enjoying a well deserved break. For those of you who are back, I’m sure it is full steam ahead into 2010.

I wish for you all a wonderful and prosperous year ahead.

Kieran and I enjoyed a break with friends in Port Lincoln, where on our first day we faced horrific fires that destroyed 13 homes and shook the local community, after getting over the shock we were able enjoy a lovely Christmas and discovered the wonderful beaches and coast line of that part of South Australia.

Then a few days in the Blue Mountains at the Wolgan Valley Resort, which only opened in October, the staff were still getting use to the way things needed to be done, it was a lot of fun and we were able to explore part of this magnificent county on horseback, mountain bikes and our own two legs, which is the option I took, apart from one very tentative ride on a wonderful friendly horse call Marshmallow, the name says it all…… then back home to move house, almost all done and ready to settle into an exciting year ahead.

23 DAYS BEFORE THE STUDIO CLOSES

Time is moving along very quickly and with only 23 days before the Studio closes, we need to sell our beautiful clothes.

Suiting – if you are getting ready to go back to work, come and have a look at what we have left, current summer and winter suiting has all been reduced to – up to 50%off.

Fragrance- reduced to 50% off – refills for any of the fragrances you may have purchased from Annick Goutal that we still have in stock are available for $80 a bottle to refill the beautiful Chrystal bottle you have.

OPENING HOURS FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS

10AM TO 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

10AM TO 4PM SATURDAY

NORMAL HOURS FROM THE 18TH OF JANUARY

Fay is in the Studio this week and has been very busy with clients shopping, I will be in this afternoon and Friday afternoon and then Michelle and I will be sharing the days next week.

Finally I would love some feedback – would you like to be able to shop at the Studio on a Sunday over the next few weeks??

Looking forward to keeping in touch and informed with our moves over the next few weeks.

Warmest regards.

Ondina Fay and Michelle

Reflecting back on 2009, I realise this has been a year of reassessment and change for a lot of us. Many of my own clients are changing their work and life situations, business are changing the way they do business, and consumers are changing the way they shop and opportunities present themselves when you least expect them to.

One such opportunity has presented itself to me just recently which will mean that I will be transforming the my business in 2010.

The current studio premises has been sold and the new owners have decided they would like to use the space for their own business. This means that there will be a new exciting business located upstairs in Kennedy street so you will have to keep your eyes for that.

On my business side of things, I will be changing the way that I provide my service, that isn’t confined to the bricks and mortar of the Studio. I am in the final stages of establishing this new business model and will keep you updated over the next few weeks.

What does this mean for the studio? Well it means business as usual until the last day of trading which will be 30th January 2010, this also means a great summer and pre Christmas sale which takes on a whole new significance as it will be the last in the studio as you know it today. I am committed to ensuring that anyone that would like to book an appointment with me before the end of January is able to, but I only have a limited number left before Christmas.

Are we having a closing down sale? We aren’t exactly closing down – just changing the way we do business. There will be some extra special sale items in our summer sale with 30-50% off the summer collection and 20% off all accessories. By making an appointment to see myself or Fay will ensure you find the right garments at a very special price, and perhaps find something special for the Christmas party season.

Will the stock last through the sale? We will be promoting the summer sale and our last 2 months in the studio quite heavily in the media locally and into regional NSW, but as valued clients you will always take preference so please contact myself, Faye or Michelle so we can set the time aside for you.

Although this will be far from the last time you hear from me, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for your support through the last 14 years and I hope you will join me for the next exciting chapter and an exciting 2010.

Warmest regards

Ondina and the team

It’s about time for some ‘you time’…Join us for a Great Escape

Join a small group of women for a weekend escape of personal discovery and nurturing of the soul.

25-27 September 2009

Discover what gives you energy and confidence, find your personal power, understand how to communicate with confidence, focus on strategies for physical renewal and explore ways that you can present with style.

Nurture your self esteem, explore what drives your physical energy and gain insights into building your confidence in every part of your life.

This two day retreat for women, conducted at the beautiful Mona Country Manor House in Braidwood

with elegant candlelit dinners, fireside chats, relaxed breakfast and a healthy lunch.

This weekend is all about you.

Relax in this wonderful environment with 8 other like minded women, hosted by Lynette and Ondina.

You’re all inclusive investment for 2 night’s accommodation, all meals including lunch dinner, breakfast and 2 days of workshops and activities is:

$869.00 per person

Single share – discounts apply for twin share if booking 2 places at the same time.

 Book your own place or bring a friend by calling Ondina on (02) 6162 4488.

Book early as there are only 8 rooms available. 

Only you can make time for you.

With the new season well and truly on the way, the Studio has started to look like a warm spring day, with colours of grey’s mauves and purples, tangerine and tobacco, warm whites and even a smattering of navy and citrus.

At  this time of the year, you need to go through you wardrobe and assess what you are going to keep in your wardrobe for the new season, what you will pass on and what you need to buy, and then make your list.

Your list should include:

Budget

Lingerie

Shoes

What clothing items do I keep from last season?

What new items do I need?

Do I need to have a one-on-one session?

Do I have any orphans that need a mate?

A new hair colour and style

We have 6 places left in our workshop on August 25th

STYLE & IMAGE WORKSHOP

Tuesday August 25^th

^{6pm – 8pm}

You’re Investment: $100 per workshop which includes:

• Workshop 2 hours
• Refreshments on the evening
• One-on-one session at a time convenient to you.

Please make payment at time of booking

Around 50 women walked up the stairs and into the warmth of Ondina Studio last night, to enjoy an evening of the latest winter fashion. Our models Lauren, Belinda, and Ondina Studio client and special guest model for the evening, Catherine, showcased ways in which classic, quality pieces can add new life and value to your wardrobe. As the current global economic situation would suggest, never has there been a better time to invest in quality pieces that stand the test of both style and time, and the collection shown at Ondina Studio demonstrated this strength.

As  Natalie Bridges, the editor of New Zealand fashion magazine Simply You, writes in the latest edition, ‘In this climate, it’s not what you spend, but how you spend it- and wear it- that matters.’  Ms Bridges also encourages a focus on ‘updating rather than entirely replacing your wardrobe’, and the versatility of key items that can be mixed and matched was shown at the Ondina Studio parade.

Current media is also making it clear that we are seeing a rise of the so-called ’slow fashion’ movement, which The Sydney Morning Herald recently described as  ‘focusing on designs that will stay in fashion over several seasons and high-quality fabrics that are made to last.’ Adding sustainable items to work with what you already have in your closet, and knowing which trends will be worth investing in, create a wardrobe where the shift from quantity to quality will be both valuable and visible.

Military Style

One trend that is dominating this winter is the military style. This time, military influence does not refer to the dull khaki or camouflage of recent years, but to a structured, authoritarian silhouette. And it looks as though this trend is here to stay, as Australian Fashion week recently showed the same influences for the upcoming summer months.

Our latest winter fashion parade photos can be viewed at www.ondinastudio.com.au , where you can see examples of stylish, military inspired pieces, such as suits by George Gross and coats by Caractere.

Thankyou for your feedback

Thank you to all who joined us and made last night such a fun and successful evening, as well as for giving us some insight into how and when you shop, and how we at Ondina Studio can help you to make your shopping time more enjoyable and time efficient.