Denim Decisions

I never thought I'd fall for a set of full-length denim overalls - as a certified shorty, It just wasn't on the cards (or so it seemed). 

On my recent trip to Melbourne I paid a visit to one of my favourite vintage shops - Retrostar Vintage. They have such a huge range of hand picked secondhand treasures, it's a bit ridiculous. 

As I was browsing I came across the dungarees section and thought I'd try out some of the high-waisted short variety, but many before me had undoubtably had the same idea so there was really only large or ill-fitting ones left. I thought I'd try my luck in the full-length section and search for a pair I could cut short - and I struck gold.  I happily purchased the perfect candidate for the chop but when I got back to the apartment and tried them on again I wasn't so sure. I couldn't do it. I felt about 99% dork while wearing them in all their full-length glory, but I kind of liked it. So full-length they've stayed (for now). 

Should I make the chop?

My Dorky Denim Getup:

Vintage denim overalls from Retrostar Vintage

DIY marabou feather earrings (made with marabou puffs from MarabouBoa)

Contrast collar shirt from Dangerfield (old season)

Witu pink neoprene clutch from Alice Euphemia (available in-store)

Vagabond chunky black sandals available from Solestruck

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Whimsical in White

I don't have many dresses in my wardrobe, but with Brisbane's summer heat, I was in desperate need of something light, loose, and airy, and this cute white dress from Nasty Gal was perfect.

Like it was meant to be, the dress arrived in the mail on the same day as these chunky white leather sandals from Windsor Smith which I'd been eyeing-off for a while. I've been wearing my black Vagabond sandals almost daily so I thought I should find myself a white equivalent for summer, and Windsor Smith's 'Deed' sandals were a near perfect match.

My marabou earrings have of course hardly left my ears since I made them. They're just so cute and fluffy!

I felt super playful and summery in all white!

My All White Outfit:

White 'match point' dress from Nasty Gal
'Deed' chunky sandals in white leather from Windsor Smith
DIY marabou feather earrings (made with marabou puffs from MarabouBoa)

Photos by Jacob Clarke

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!