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

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!

A New Aje

Last week I was invited to attend the VIP Launch Party for the new Aje store at Westfield Carindale.

Aje is fast becoming one of my favourite labels. All of their pieces are so delicately crafted with amazing attention to fine details, like their signature hand sewn sequin designs. A little piece of Aje will cost you a pretty penny but it's well worth it, they're definitely investment pieces - they're high quality and stunning wardrobe classics you'll keep coming back to.

For the night I decided to wear my own little Aje treasure, the gorgeous corsair sequinned top (old season but you can still find it online at Maximillia and Joy Hysteric), which I'm finding hard to resist wearing every time I go out.

The night consisted of a little instore party complete with live music, punch, photographers, a visit from the designers, and a VIP discount for all the Aje lovers in attendance! I tried on a few of their new pieces and am now totally lusting over the roaming free skirt and the scarlet cropped top. Definitely adding them to the Christmas wishlist.

My Launch Party Outfit:

Aje corsair sequinned top in black available from Maximillia and Joy Hysteric

Ethen Leather white croc leather skirt from The Enabler

Kenzo 'wild' platform sandals available from Solestruck

Sportsgirl silver holographic tote (similar available from The Iconic)

DIY paper crane earrings

Check out Aje's current collection and Resort 13/14 collection "Desert Nostalgia"(featured first up in this video from their Fashion Week runway show) which drops on Monday!

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.

Valley Purchases

Just a few treasures I picked up in the Valley this weekend.

Stolen Girlfriends Club camo snakes shirt available from Violent Green,

Cheap Monday flatform oxfords in black available from Yokiono,

'1973' long sleeve shirt by House of Cards.

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.