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

Dress to Distress

Every since laying my eyes on the frayed masterpieces of brands like POC and Marques' Almeida, I've been on the look out for some distressed denim pieces to make my own. Since pieces by both the aforementioned brands can be very hard to get your hands on (at least within my price range), I've had to scour the internet to find a cheaper alternative to get my distressed denim fix.  

Given that finding jeans that fit is a near impossible task for me, and cut-off shorts are hardly groundbreaking, I went in search of frayed denim tops and dresses and found the perfect thing at Evan-Evina. The dress is a lightweight denim, almost chambray, which means it drapes nicely, is super comfy, and is the perfect playful dress! The edges were only slightly frayed but I tortured them a little more on the hem, and I'm thinking might have a second go to get a really shaggy trim!

Another new purchase along with the dress was my ridiculous but super fab camo platform sandals. These funky babies by YES had been on my wishlist for quite a while and I finally took the plunge and purchased them in a sneaky 24 hour Solestruck sale at 30% off!

I'm loving them so far, which is no surprise given my obsession with flatforms, although they are definitely a strictly flat surfaces only kind of shoe. I learnt that the hard way when I took a very embarrassing tumble down a pebbly hill at uni! eeek! 

(don't worry shoesies, I couldn't stay mad at you)

Outfit Details:

Frayed denim dress (worn backwards) from Evan-Evina
YES pound platform sandals in blue camo from Solestruck
DIY marabou feather earrings made with candy pink marabou puffs from MarabouBoa

Some of you may have had a sneak peek this time around because I loved this outfit so much I couldn't resist snapping a pic for Instagram on the day!

Follow @outsideiscolours on Instagram for future sneaky snaps!