The Hundred Project

As those of you who follow me on Instagram will know, I've spent the past several months taking part in an Australia-wide competition run by ASOS called The Hundred Project. The project challenged University students to wear 100 different outfits over the University year and document their progress on either Twitter or Instagram using #TheHundredProject.

The incentive behind getting involved was a year-long 25% off ASOS discount code for every student who successfully shared 100 outfits, and a $250 ASOS voucher every month for a year (that's $3000!) for one lucky winner who was deemed to have demonstrated the most fashionable and creative styling throughout the project.

And guess what... I WON!!!

I'm so over the moon, it just doesn't feel real to be honest, so while I'm riding this high I'm going to shout about my success from the rooftops if you don't mind.

I've put together a little round-up of some of my favourite looks from the 100 outfits I uploaded to my Instagram for your viewing (and shopping!) pleasure, but if you want to check out all of my entries you can find them on my Instragram @outsideiscolours or search #pippa100.

Outfit 1: Top from ASOS, bag by DI$COUNT UNIVER$E, jeans by Topshop (similar available from Pretty Little Thing), and shoes by Degen from Solestruck.

Outfit 2: Hat by Frida, top by House of Cards (similar available from Motel), dress from ASOS, and shoes by House of Cards (blue available from Eclectic Ladyland).

Outfit 3: Top by House of Cards (similar available from Motel), shorts by Sunday Social, shoes by Vagabond, and bag by DI$COUNT UNIVER$E.

Outfit 4: Top by Romance Was Born, Pants by Soot, shoes from Sunday Social, and earrings from The Fleet Store.

Outfit 5: Top by House of Cards (similar available from Motel), skirt by Front Row Shop, necklace by Isobel Badin, and shoes by Topshop (similar available from ASOS).

Outfit 6: Jacket by Front Row Shop, top by Glassons, vintage skirt, bag by Oliver, and shoes by Vagabond.

Outfit 7: Top by Style Nanda, shorts by Cameo (similar available from Choies), and shoes by Degen from Solestruck.

Outfit 8: Top by Style Nanda, pants by ASOS, bag by New Look from ASOS, and shoes by Vagabond.

Outfit 9: Dress by Textile Federation x ASOS, shoes by House of Cards (blue available from Eclectic Ladyland), earrings by Marina Fini, and bag by Benji the label from The Fleet Store.

Outfit 10: Top by Kids the label, cardigan from Glassons, jeans by Boohoo (similar available by Frida), and shoes by Nike from Hype DC.

Outfit 11: Dress (worn as top) by Choies, shorts by Sunday Social, boots by Miista from Solestruck, and vintage vest.

Outfit 12: Shorts by Front Row Shop, bra by ASOS, top by ASOS, and shoes by House of Cards (blue available from Eclectic Ladyland).

The fashionable people of ASOS Australia were so impressed with my style, they got me to do a little interview with them and put together a style edit of some of my favourite pieces available on the website, and they featured the article on the women's homepage a few days ago! If that sounds like something you'd be keen to have a look at then get clicking below!

Check out my interview and style edit over on ASOS!

BOO!

Okay so first off, let's pretend I'm not more than a month off the mark with this Halloween-esque outfit (maybe I'm just really prepared for next year?); and second, can we all just stop for a moment and reflect on how cool this mesh ghost dress is???

I've always been a sucker for mesh and transparency. I love that it allows for some fun layering, and it's ideal for summer in Brisbane when I really just want to be walking around in a bralette so that I don't suddenly burst into flames.

I've been looking for a good mesh throw-over dress for a while but nothing even came close to being as cool this spooky gem by the brilliant young London label Somewhere Nowhere.

I'm in love with how unique this piece is. The adorable little ghost appliqué is made from those kids craft beads you can melt together to make your own designs (remember them?!), and it even glows in the dark!

I loved shooting this outfit among the stunning blooming jacarandas and being the monkey I am, I just couldn't resist going for a climb. I even managed just fine in my giant Degen flatforms, which are currently on sale at Solestruck!

Outfit Details:

'Boo' mesh dress by Somewhere Nowhere

Grid print shorts from Front Row Shop

Bralette top from Glassons (Similar available from ASOS)

Flatfrom shoes by Degen from Solestruck

Earrings from Alice Euphemia

Photos by the wonderful and talented Bri Lee of poiseonarrows.com

Frida The Label

Although Melbourne and Sydney seem to get most of the spotlight when it comes to Australian fashion, lately sleepy little Brisbane has been slowly making a name for itself with up-and-coming young designers and their fresh perspectives. 

One such fresh face is emerging Brisbane label Frida, with their latest collection Bergen Co.

The collection, inspired by the British 'Teddy Boys' subculture, features plenty of playful and rebellious acid-wash denim, which I've totally fallen for.

I paired up with fellow Brisbane fashion freak Bri Lee of poiseonarrows for a fun filled shoot to show you some of our favourite pieces from the collection!

Bri went with the super cute acid wash denim 'Quinn Bralette', and I just couldn't resist the reversible denim 'Danny Boy Bucket Hat'.

The full Bergen Co. collection is available to buy online from Frida's online store, and is also stocked in Brisbane's Violent Green. Get your hands on some of these treasures before they disappear - we have a feeling Frida's going to be big!

Outfit Details:

'Danny Boy' reversible denim bucket hat by Frida

Spotted white mesh top from Front Row Shop

Vintage denim skirt

Blue leather platform sandals by House of Cards (currently 70% off!)

D.I.Y. dolphin earrings made from Daiso erasers

Bri and I had a blast shooting together so we're hoping to shoot more awesome photos together in the near future - stay tuned! You can also keep up with both of us and our progress in the ASOS Australia #TheHundredProject - posting 100 outfits over the university year, by following our instagrams!

@poiseonarrows

@outsideiscolours

Don't forget to check out Bri's post featuring more cute pics in our Frida faves over on her blog!

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Candy Pants

Long shorts? Short longs? The name doesn't make a whole lot of sense but I love them anyway.

Shorts have always been a bit of a dilemma for me. I've never really been a fan of short shorts - showing off my thighs just isn't my thing, and I never really thought I could go for the longer kind given I'm ...vertically challenged.

Despite my height concerns, I couldn't resist these cotton candy coloured knee length shorts! So I took a chance on a little pastel perfection, and it was a sweet success!

I knew if I was going to make the long short look work I was going to need some serious leg lengtheners on my feet. I spied these gorgeous Miista mint sandals on sale on Solestruck and just knew they were the perfect match. Height boosting platform and heel, with with a skinny flash of skin all the way down the front for a slim and long look! They're uber comfy and a lil funky too, which gets me every time.





I teamed my candy coloured newbies with an old favourite - my batman crop, for a little edge, and buckled up with a cute little kitty cat belt. Meow!

Outfit Details:

Batman crop by Lazy Oaf (old season)

Pink high waisted shorts from Front Row Shop
Cat print belt from ASOS
Miista Amber sandals from Solestruck

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Meow!

Mesh: check

New shoes: check

Sequins: check

Crazy cat lady pride: check!

What more could a fashion and feline loving gal want?

It was love at first sight when I came across this mesh and sequin meow crop. It's everything I love rolled into one! Although I purchased it almost immediately, sadly it's been living on a hanger for months. Too sheer on its own. Too cute to cover up. Dilemma!

I didn't think another layer of mesh would really help the situation, but I'm glad I I tried it out and proved myself wrong. Now that I've worn these two together I think they're paired for life!

Despite the fact that my top is CAT THEMED (did I mention I love cats?), I think I'm somehow just as excited about my new shoes. They are SUPER comfy and definitely a new go to shoe for uni. Just wearing them makes me want to run around and be active!

Outfit Details:

Meow sequin crop from This Is A Love Song

Pink mesh tee from Front Row Shop

Cheap Monday high waisted jeans available from The Iconic

Nike roshe run trainers from ASOS

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Animated

Monday night I received a parcel pick-up slip. Tuesday morning I went straight to the post office. 

With such exciting contents, I just couldn't resist taking a few snaps of my new treasure before I headed of to uni for the day.  

I bought this adorable cartoon print shirt from Front Row Shop a few weeks ago, on the very first day it went up online. The colourful little scribbles were just too much to resist! So of course I had to wear it the same day it arrived. 

I paired it with some other equally fun items - my fave Romance Was Born shorts and another recent buy, my fab new foam sandals!

These cute flatforms have hardly left my feet since I bought them. They're a perfect match for my hair and they're just so damn comfy!

Outfit Details:

Cartoon print shirt from Front Row Shop

Romance Was Born fantasy denim shorts available from Toyah Boutique

Hi!way foam flatforms from Sunday Social

Casio analog watch from ASOS

Check out Front Row Shop for even more goodies in this cute print!

OOTD: Iridescent Bomber

Finally I don a bomber jacket!

In keeping with the current sports luxe trend, bombers are the in-thing in outerwear this season. 

I was definitely skeptical at first; no matter your figure, it seems hard to find one that flatters. 

Luckily the sheer factor is here to keep us looking stylish without making us look extra chunky.

 This bomber also combines another two of my favourite trends at the moment - dazzling iridescent fabrics, and white, the colour of the season. I'm in love with the gorgeous iridescent shimmer of greens,
golds, and blues that you see when the sun hits it, and it has a brilliant lightness to it.

I'm wearing: Sheer bomber jacket from Front Row Shop, black lycra cropped roll-neck tank from Glassons, vintage floral pants, silver skeleton pendant from Piercing Planet, and white flatform sandals from Topshop.

Photos by Jacob Clarke.