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!

TOPSHOP TOPMAN Brisbane Launch Party!

TOPSHOP & TOPMAN HAVE FINALLY OPENED IN BRISBANE!

The 2200sqm store on the corner of Brisbane city's Albert and Elizabeth streets, which spans over three levels, is Australia's biggest yet! So it's no surprise that the fashionable guys and gals of Brisbane were a tad excited (to say the least) about the opening.

As I mentioned in my previous post, I was the lucky recipient of a double pass to the launch party which took place in-store the night before the store officially opened to the public!

I took my gorgeous Topshop loving friend Rebecca along with me and we had two hours to shop our hearts out with endless champagne, cider, and canapés on the house, as well as a complimentary voucher to get us started! Is there any other way to shop?

I tried on just about every sparkly and shiny thing in the store but managed to exercise some self control (I'm meant to be saving) and walked away with only a single purchase (for now) - this gorgeous pink sequinned crop top.

After thoroughly investigating every rack of clothing, we posed for some piccies and called it night,  but I have no doubts I'll be back for more very soon (maybe once they stop needing security guards to manage the constant line of people outside the store!)

Our Launch Party Attire:

Me (the shorty):

Keepsake clear spirits top from FSHN BNKR

Sara Phillips Iris skirt (old season) from Green With Envy

Chunky 'Deed' sandals from Windsor Smith

Perspex bracelet by Ciara Clark

Rebecca (the leggy one):

White beaded crop top by Keepsake 

Black pencil skirt from Zara

Vagabond chunky black sandals (similar available from Market HQ)

Thanks for a great night Topshop!

Magic Mushrooms

With Brisbane's first TOPSHOP opening today, I spent this past weekend being a total fangirl. 

Twenty double passes for the launch party were up for grabs for Topshop lovers prepared to chase the promotional Topshop / Topman bus around Brisbane.

The first dedicated few to find the bus and say the codeword "P is for party" at each location scored an invite, and at the very last stop, The Brisbane Powerhouse, I was one of them!

I dressed in my best and brightest for maximum visibility to those with the power to hand out invites, which meant sporting my new Romance Was Born tee from the "Mushroom Magic" collection and these adorable new mushroom earrings!

The Magical Details:

Rainbow mandala tee by Romance Was Born

Thrifted black netball skirt (similar available from Target)

ASOS Black ankle boots (old style - similar available from ASOS)

Mushroom earrings by Marina Fini

Neoprene drawstring backpack from Triangl Swimwear

Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses available from Eye Goodies

 

Check out my launch party pics and purchases here!

Topshop Top Picks: Brisbane Store Opening

Topshop Top Picks: Brisbane Store Opening by outsideiscolours

Sequin spot mesh tee / Sequins and velvet pencil skirt / Pink sequin crop tee / Pale blue taffeta midi skirt / Silver foil tee / Lurex mesh tee / Black fur pencil skirt / Pale blue denim shorts / Silver vinyl pencil skirt / Pale pink denim shorts / Pink wrap skirt / White patent leather A-line skirt / Black feather strap heels / Holographic tote bag / Black mesh duffel bag / Nude feather strap heels / Black marabou feather bag

When I stepped into Topshop and Topman's Oxford Circle flagship store in London while I was travelling last year, I swear my world changed.
It was heaven. Levels upon levels upon levels of heaven.
There was so much to-die-for stock I think I spent nearly 6 hours in there. 

Topshop is an all-time fave for me because they're constantly on the cutting edge of the trends and make so many out-there but totally wearable pieces AND I can actually afford them!

I'm currently obsessing over anything and everything pale blue, pale pink, silver, sequinned, mesh or marabou feathers, and as you can see, Topshop totally has me covered.

So I couldn't be more excited that
Topshop and Topman are finally coming to BRISBANE!

To top it off, it'll be the biggest store in Australia. YAY!

I've picked out my current Topshop faves, ready for opening day, and so should you!

Get excited Brisbane!

Bring on December 5th!

The Diva's Wardrobe

There's no denying shopping is my all-time favourite activity, and I love it even more when I can treat myself to super fab pieces without that omg-how-much-did-I-just-spend guilt. 

So my shopping outing to The Diva's Wardrobe today was a no-brainer!

The event held at RNA Showgrounds saw 26 Brisbane fashion-insiders aka "Divas" (including boutique owners, stylists, fashion agents, media personalities and shopaholics) selling never-been-worn and preloved favourites from their fabulous wardrobes including plenty of designer treasures!

I managed to find a few gems for myself including this gorgeous old-season Romance Was Born cropped vest which will be the perfect summer outerwear with its cut-out back. Continuing with the keeping cool theme, I picked out a super cute Topshop sheer black mini-dress which will be amazing for the beach and the hellishly hot Brisbane summer!

If you're a Brisbane gal like myself, check out www.divaswardrobe.com to be in the know for the next Diva's Wardrobe!

Everywhere You Look

Everywhere You Look by outsideiscolours

I've been totally obsessed over Kenzo's amazing eye print pieces since forever, and now that the trend has finally spread to slightly more affordable options, I just don't know what to pick!
I'm not sure why I didn't get in to Polyvore sooner (it's so fab!!!), but I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try it out and share my eye-print edit with you.

My Eye-Print Edit:

Sister Jane sequin eye mesh top / Eye on me cropped tee / Joanna Pybus tutti frutti monster clutch / Holly Ryan evil eye stud earrings / Joanna Pybus rainbow monster clutch / Kenzo temple-eye jacquard skirt / Kenzo eye-print wrap mini skirt /

Follow me on Polyvore to keep up with all my future fashion finds and trend obsessions!

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.

Crazy B'Day Kicks

This weekend just past I celebrated the very special milestone of turning 21!

Although I only had a small get-together with close family and friends, I wanted to be able to go all-out with my outfit for the occasion, so I decided on a 'Streets of Tokyo' theme and advised all of my guests to dress in their craziest Tokyo street style inspired outfits. 

Everyone looked hilariously great, and hopefully I'll have some party piccies up soon, but the real stars of my outfit were my ridiculous (but amazing) flatform sneakers. 

I spied them on Topshop a month or two ago and just couldn't help myself, they were too perfect to resist. I couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled across these vibrant rainbow shoelaces in a box of my old stuff just a day before the party, it was the crazy combo of my dreams. 

As if one pair of crazy shoes wasn't enough for the night, my older brother gave me these amazing blue/green animal print flatform sandals by KENZO, which I had been lusting after forever - I'm kind of still pinching myself. 

MoonSpoon Saloon x Buffalo x Topshop polka dot flatform sneakers from Topshop.

Similar rainbow shoelaces (but with bonus leopard print!) available from Kawaii Kids.

Kenzo wild platform sandals (gifted by my generous brother) from Opening Ceremony.

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.