Think Neon

WARNING: Eyes may need to adjust to the brightness these colors produce!

Hope you heeded my warning and put some sunglasses on, because this Spring 2013 trend is a bright one. You may have noticed more and more of stores updating their visual displays, and having to squint because they're so bright. But don't be afraid, embrace it! Neon is one of those fads that I either really love or truly hate. It's never really gone away since the '80s, and I hear so many people refrencing that era as something they don't want to look back on for fashion inspiration. I think this trend is good in incriments, which is perfect since it pops up right when spring and summer rolls around. There are subtle ways you can incorporate neon into your wardrobe, and this is what I like to do whenever I wear it. It's really keeping the materials light for a feminine take and the key I often follow  is to make easy pairings of the bright hues with neutral's. This not only makes you have a sophisticated look, but it can also be a lot of fun. Kate Spade did this really well in her Spring 2013 collection, pairing and mixing different prints to switch up the bright yellow with blue and orange flowers, and in the orange with white polka dots. It was probably one of my favorite collections for the season, as was Oscar de la Renta's. He even went so far as putting neon in the hairstyles. Blogger Pink Peonies does this trend PERFECTLY! I'm obsessed with the pairing of the scarf and the neon yellow blouse.

 

 

 1. Lightweight Cardigan with Neon Trim | 2. Neon Green Table Lamp |  3. TopShop lace dress | 4. Basilo Chandelier Earrings | 5. Neon Coral Leather Bracelet | 6. Fringed Neon Necklace | 7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Neon Make-Up Bag | 8. Neon Floral Underwire Top |  9. Neon Romilly Ballerina Flats