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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!

And don't forget to VOTE!

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Winter Weakness

Although it's still technically autumn, the winter chills have officially made their entrance in Brisbane this week. There's nothing better than a 'legit' excuse, like the changing seasons, for a wardrobe restock.

"I swear I don't have any winter clothes. These are essential purchases. I'm am in complete control of my shopping urges."

Yeah Pip, sure...

But seriously what better excuse to indulge in a new pair of boots and a beautiful knit!

Miista May Boots in Silver available here & here (if you're quick!)

and Wonderland Knit Dress in Blue from Sheike (on sale for a short time!).

I've been on the lookout for the perfect pair of ankle boots with a chunky, square, high heel. At just over 5'2" I'm always hunting for extra height where I can get away with it and I'm a big fan of the chunky styles; if you get it right, your ankles and legs will always look dainty in comparison! 

I'm not the only one that's weirdly self conscious of their ankles, right...?

This boot also looks awesome in black as a staple, but unfortunately they're a rare breed at this point. I was more than happy to be able to get my hands on the silver instead - any excuse to wear something shiny!

I've been lusting after my second purchase, this amazing knitted mini, for a while. I tried it on in store a few weeks ago and it was super comfy and super eye-catching, so with the sudden change to cold weather and a surprise sale at Sheike, this one was a no brainer. 

Can't wait for these beauties to arrive in the mail.

Maow

Pip

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