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

Pedestrian

I know I've been a little awol lately when it comes to the blog, but I'm back, with a new hair colour, new outfits, and some big news!

As you may have picked up from the banner in my sidebar, I've been selected as a finalist in The Pedestrian.TV Blogster Awards sponsored by Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Intel! 

The Blogster Awards is an Australia-wide competition, showcasing blogging talent from photographers to lifestyle bloggers, serial tweeters to vloggers. I was originally nominated under the Fashion Blog category but the selectors decided to throw me in with the big time grammers under the Instagram category since I've been far more active over on my instagram in the last few months.

 One quarter of my final score will be based on votes from the public (that's you!), so I would be SUPER grateful if you could swing me a vote to help me along.

It's super easy and only requires a quick facebook like on my profile!

Click here to help a girl out (VOTE)!

I'm hugely honoured to have even been nominated just for doing what I love, and it would be absolutely incredible if I could make it to the judges' shortlist with a little help from you guys!

Now, back to the fashion.

I bought this adorable and whimsical skirt a little while ago from Sheike while on an afternoon shopping trip with some pals. I literally ran towards it and snatched it off the rack as fast as I could when we walked into the store because I knew this was literally going to be a "first in, best dressed" situation given the other two fashion loving girls I was shopping with. I absolutely love it and it's a dream to wear.

I was super excited to do a shoot with it but found myself short of pieces to complement to gorgeous lilac print, so I thought... hey, why not just dye my hair to match? Problem solved.



This shoot also gave me a chance to properly show off my new chic as hell ASOS leather boots. I'm normally not one for simplicity but these boots are just so sleek they make me melt! (And they're currently on sale!)

The other dearly loved item I decided to include in this outfit was my Ciara Clark perspex bracelet. I adopted this unique little treasure when I saw it staring back at me in a shop window in Manchester a few years ago. The iridescent spikes reflect and refract light in such a magical way, there was just no way I could walk away from it.

Outfit Details:

White silk tee from Glassons (similar available from Missguided)

Paint strokes skirt from Sheike

Leather boots from ASOS

Perspex bracelet by Ciara Clark

For more fashion and outfit posts, follow me on my instagram @outsideiscolours where I'm posting almost daily!

And don't forget to VOTE!

Photos by Jacob Clarke

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