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

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

Seeing Stars

Although I may have taken a short blogging hiatus, my shopping addiction never sleeps. 

Over the past month I've had new purchases arriving at my doorstep almost constantly. There's just so many newbies to love!

If I had to play favourites, the two new purchases in this outfit would be pretty close to the top of my list. A 'basic' top with a little Kenzo inspired edge from Choies, and a pair of seriously bold and equally comfortable shorts by Romance Was Born. 

I've been a mildly infatuated with these shorts for a while, constantly eyeing them off online, so I went a little loco when I scored them at almost half price at the recent Romance Was Born Brisbane sample sale (along with several other rare goodies)!

I can never go past the signature vibrancy and fun of Romance Was Born prints, and these shorts are twice the fun with their playful culotte-style cut, perfect for spinning!

(obviously an important attribute of all good clothing)

Outfit Details:

Thaw hem top from Choies

Rainbow stars tuck shorts by Romance Was Born

Chelsea boots by ASOS (old season, but similar style available)

Photos by Jacob Clarke