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

Pink Lady

While pale pink is usually labelled a "girly" colour, these perfect pastel pink pieces definitely had me feeling more woman than girl.

I usually like to go for playful looks, where fun is always number one, but I have to say this figure hugging midi might have set me on a path more babetown than funhouse.

Showing off some bootylicious curves and feeling like a bombshell: A++ feeling, would recommend.

Aside from my obvious obsession with all things pink, this outfit also includes a lovechild of two of my other big obsessions - neoprene and marabou feathers. 

Being an addict for all things a little "out-there", my wardrobe always seems to be lacking basic pieces. I've desperately needed a black bag in my life for a while but had never found one that excited me until now. This fluffy black clutch by Somewhere Nowhere gave me the warm and fuzzies at first sight and it's been love ever since. 

Just like I could never settle for a basic black bag, I'm not a boring black heel kind of gal either. My United Nude babies (yes, I refer to my shoes as babies) are the perfect amount of edgy and cray to win my heart, and are about as close as I am willing to get to being a #basicbitch

Outfit details:

1989 the label pink cropped tee from The Fleet Store (old season)
Pink wool pencil skirt from Style Nanda
United Nude "Bolt" black cutaway heels from Solestruck
Neoprene and marabou feather "Lunar clutch" by Somewhere Nowhere

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Dress to Distress

Every since laying my eyes on the frayed masterpieces of brands like POC and Marques' Almeida, I've been on the look out for some distressed denim pieces to make my own. Since pieces by both the aforementioned brands can be very hard to get your hands on (at least within my price range), I've had to scour the internet to find a cheaper alternative to get my distressed denim fix.  

Given that finding jeans that fit is a near impossible task for me, and cut-off shorts are hardly groundbreaking, I went in search of frayed denim tops and dresses and found the perfect thing at Evan-Evina. The dress is a lightweight denim, almost chambray, which means it drapes nicely, is super comfy, and is the perfect playful dress! The edges were only slightly frayed but I tortured them a little more on the hem, and I'm thinking might have a second go to get a really shaggy trim!

Another new purchase along with the dress was my ridiculous but super fab camo platform sandals. These funky babies by YES had been on my wishlist for quite a while and I finally took the plunge and purchased them in a sneaky 24 hour Solestruck sale at 30% off!

I'm loving them so far, which is no surprise given my obsession with flatforms, although they are definitely a strictly flat surfaces only kind of shoe. I learnt that the hard way when I took a very embarrassing tumble down a pebbly hill at uni! eeek! 

(don't worry shoesies, I couldn't stay mad at you)

Outfit Details:

Frayed denim dress (worn backwards) from Evan-Evina
YES pound platform sandals in blue camo from Solestruck
DIY marabou feather earrings made with candy pink marabou puffs from MarabouBoa

Some of you may have had a sneak peek this time around because I loved this outfit so much I couldn't resist snapping a pic for Instagram on the day!

Follow @outsideiscolours on Instagram for future sneaky snaps!

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

Casual Croc

My first week back at uni has flown by, and although things have been pretty easy-going academically, the challenge of dressing for uni hit me hard from day one.

When so much of your wardrobe is made up of sequins and mesh, it can make putting together a casual outfit for a day of lectures and studying a little tricky...

Looking back through some old outfit photos I found one that did what I'd been trying to do all week - successfully combine a statement piece with a more casual partner.

The statement piece in this case was my "Robo Croc" top by Garth Cook which I got at a huge discount online from Zara Bryson.

(And it's still on sale!)

I kept things quirky but casual by pairing it with some denim cut-offs, and adding my all time favourite flatforms, and some cute pompoms feat. googly eyes for earrings.

Outfit Details:

Garth Cook robo croc shirt from Zara Bryson

Vintage denim cut-offs

Kenzo wild platform sandals (similar available from Solestruck)

DIY googly eye earrings

Although I sometimes still struggle with my uni outfits, I think I've at least got a pretty good handle on choosing uni shoes and bags. In fact, If you head over to the UNiDAYS blog you'll find a little shoes and bags edit I did in a special guest blog for them! I would love if you would check it out!

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Laneways

Okay, so this is the last of the belated Melbourne posts, I swear (but if anyone wants to shout me another trip I'd be totally down with that). 

These two sets of snaps were taken on a day out in the city exploring Melbourne's famous laneways, known for their vibrant street art. Hosier Lane and Union Lane were two of my favourites. (Doughnut graffiti? Yes plz!)

Although they were the smallest addition to my outfit for the day, my brand new Symantha Rose earrings were the piece I was most excited about wearing.

I spotted them at the super cute and eclectic Lenko Boutique, which is right next to Alice Euphemia in the beautiful Cathedral Arcade.

It took me a good 20 minutes or so to decide on the gorgeous green, blue, and purple crystal shaped pair I took home because there were just too many absolutely stunning one of a kind pieces to choose from! I have no doubt I'll be back for more (even if I have to shop via Lenko's instagram for now).

I think this might actually be one of my favourite outfits that I've ever thrown together. It's no secret I'm a sucker for fun prints and bright colours, but I think the addition of the sheer silk tee over the top just made everything a little less childlike and a touch cooler. 

(Am I trendy now? Can I be a Melburnian again?)

The Sheer Details:

Symantha Rose resin crystal earrings from Lenko Boutique

Sheer white silk tee by Mossman (similar available from By Johnny)

Gator crop by House of Cards (similar available in-store)

Ink print 'Elroy' shorts by Soot. (old season)

Witu neoprene semi-circle clutch available in-store from Alice Euphemia or by custom order

Vagabond velcro sandals available from Solestruck

Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses (similar available from Eye Goodies)

Vintage denim vest

(I've just realised everything except my shoes is by Australia designers! High virtual five to awesome local designers <3) 

Photos by Jacob Clarke