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

Pedestrian

I know I've been a little awol lately when it comes to the blog, but I'm back, with a new hair colour, new outfits, and some big news!

As you may have picked up from the banner in my sidebar, I've been selected as a finalist in The Pedestrian.TV Blogster Awards sponsored by Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Intel! 

The Blogster Awards is an Australia-wide competition, showcasing blogging talent from photographers to lifestyle bloggers, serial tweeters to vloggers. I was originally nominated under the Fashion Blog category but the selectors decided to throw me in with the big time grammers under the Instagram category since I've been far more active over on my instagram in the last few months.

 One quarter of my final score will be based on votes from the public (that's you!), so I would be SUPER grateful if you could swing me a vote to help me along.

It's super easy and only requires a quick facebook like on my profile!

Click here to help a girl out (VOTE)!

I'm hugely honoured to have even been nominated just for doing what I love, and it would be absolutely incredible if I could make it to the judges' shortlist with a little help from you guys!

Now, back to the fashion.

I bought this adorable and whimsical skirt a little while ago from Sheike while on an afternoon shopping trip with some pals. I literally ran towards it and snatched it off the rack as fast as I could when we walked into the store because I knew this was literally going to be a "first in, best dressed" situation given the other two fashion loving girls I was shopping with. I absolutely love it and it's a dream to wear.

I was super excited to do a shoot with it but found myself short of pieces to complement to gorgeous lilac print, so I thought... hey, why not just dye my hair to match? Problem solved.



This shoot also gave me a chance to properly show off my new chic as hell ASOS leather boots. I'm normally not one for simplicity but these boots are just so sleek they make me melt! (And they're currently on sale!)

The other dearly loved item I decided to include in this outfit was my Ciara Clark perspex bracelet. I adopted this unique little treasure when I saw it staring back at me in a shop window in Manchester a few years ago. The iridescent spikes reflect and refract light in such a magical way, there was just no way I could walk away from it.

Outfit Details:

White silk tee from Glassons (similar available from Missguided)

Paint strokes skirt from Sheike

Leather boots from ASOS

Perspex bracelet by Ciara Clark

For more fashion and outfit posts, follow me on my instagram @outsideiscolours where I'm posting almost daily!

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Photos by Jacob Clarke

Fins

It might officially be Autumn now but I made sure I got good value out of the last few days of summer and visited the aptly named Sunshine Coast this week.

The weather was amazing and the beautiful water at Dicky Beach was a perfect match for my freshly dyed turquoise hair. Unfortunately I had to keep my hair out of the water to make sure it stayed that way...

 #bluehairproblems

Spending a day at the beach also gave me the perfect opportunity to sport my new super cute shark print tee from the new edt. #2 collection from Glassons, which is ultra light and oh so summer heat appropriate! (Fingers crossed autumn weather holds out for a while.) The adorable prints and lush fabrics of the edt. #2 collection actually won my heart x3 so there may be a few more cute Glassons tops to come. (I couldn't help myself!)

Outfit Details:

Shark Fin Shirt from the edt. #2 collection at Glassons
Ink print Elroy shorts by Soot. (old season)
Neoprene bag (included with bikini set) by Triangl Swimwear
Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses (similar available from Eye Goodies)
Navy felt hat thrifted from Vinnies
Hair coloured with Fudge Paintbox in turquoise blue from Catwalk

Uniform

Today I thought I'd share one of my recent uni outfits with you. I've barely taken my Kenzo flatform sandals off since I got them for my birthday so they've become my go-to uni shoe - my uni(flat)form!

Often there's a tradeoff with gorgeous shoes - you have to deal with a little discomfort if you want to look fab in them all day long, but not with these babies! 

I can't get over how comfy they are!

Despite being a little out-there, they seem to go with just about everything too. 

I have a feeling they'll be my staple platform for a long time to come.

I'm also a little obsessed with anything gingham at the moment. These jeans have been the perfect alternative to my plain-jane (but much loved) black Cheap Mondays, and they're brilliant when you're in the mood for a little strategic print clashing!

My uni outfit: 

Wild platform sandals by Kenzo, 

Black lycra cropped roll-neck tank from Glassons, 

Black cropped knit jumper from Dotti (old season), and

MINKPINK gingham high-waisted jeans available from Market HQ.

Feline Feelin'

I've been on the look out for a leopard print piece for quite some time, but with a print that can so easily turn tacky, it's been no easy feat. 

I found this little gem of a sweater at Glassons. I love the large scale and spaced out style of the print - keeps it bold and graphic without looking cheap; plus it's super comfy and goes with everything! Too bad winter seems to be calling it quits a little early here in Brisbane (it's meant to be 30°C tomorrow!). Hopefully I can sneak in a few more wears if I bare some leg and go for shorts and skirts.

I decided to keep it in the feline family with my choice of socks today and went for these fierce tiger socks from Topshop! I'm obsessed with their never ending range of crazy socks and these are the perfect $4.50 solution to the Kenzo induced tiger trend. I love them!

Although I've been buying new shoes at a rate of about 1 pair per week lately (and I really should slow down), I couldn't resist these gorgeous blue Cheap Monday flatform oxfords. I snagged them for just $30 (!!!) at the Blonde Venus / The Outpost stockroom sale on Friday, and I loved them so much I went back and bought a second pair in black today! They're versatile, comfy, and perfect for the vertically challenged (like myself).

I'm wearing:
Grey leopard print sweater from Glassons,
Cameo "He Said What" skirt in black available from Fashion Bunker,
tiger socks from Topshop,
Cheap Monday flatform oxfords in navy blue leather available from Solestruck, and
Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses available from Eye Goodies.

Holiday Playsuit

I put together this outfit for a spontaneous 'adventure day' with some pals last week. We weren't sure where we were going or what we were doing so I decided to dress down a little and go for practicality and fun! We ended up at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha and had cute little picnic by the lake.

I'm wearing: Floral overalls from Verge Girl, grey merino wool top from Glassons, maroon Deena & Ozzy boots from Urban Outfitters, thrifted felt hat, and Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses from Optiko.

Photo by Jacob.

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.