I don’t shy away from many colours, but the neon colours are causing me some second guessing. I wore fluro pink socks when I was five, when WHAM were rocking it and Madonna was just a Material Girl. To see neon in stores again and to see teenagers wearing it with pride is a bit too much like de ja vu for me…
But, with neon colours EVERYWHERE I have had to rethink things. I am not a teeny-bopper anymore, but I would still like to keep some fingers on the fashion trend pulse. But, I will not sell my soul wholey and souly to neon. For me it will be about adding little touches of neon to keep things looking fresh and bright.
Here are some lookbooks that I have put together to help me {and hopefully you} see that wearing neon CAN be a grown up thing to do too!
Above - Stripes – Yes please! Cobalt Blue – Yes again! Add a bit of neon yellow and you have a fresh, modern and fun outfit.
Where this will take you - You could wear this relaxed, comfortable and effortless outfit most places… Especially in Spring! Think shopping, out for lunch, school events, work… I think this would be very versatile.
Have I persuaded you to add some neon into your wardrobe?
Hmmm, I didn’t think it possible, but I actually like some of those outfits, especially the orange! But I’m not going to rush out and buy neon right this minute, it’s still a reminder of that dark, dim past of the teenage years…….
Yes…. I remember you in fluro…
Why wouldn’t you like these outfits? Hmmm?
{PS – Wendy is my sister, I can confront her on my own blog…;0)}
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You certainly have and not a WHAM t-shirt in sight! I actually saw a neon TS14+ shirt the other day I liked (though they didn’t have my size), but if I find one I might give that a whirl….
Deb
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Go YOU!
You certainly have the bubbly personality to carry off neon!
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Maybe? I am still fencing sitting on this one but I could do the orange shorts & striped shirt combo. Xlisa
I do like that look. I didn’t realise ‘neon’ included orange…. I could do that too. I also love the cobalt and yellow combination. I have been wearing that for a while, just not with the neon yellow.
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You don’t need to persuade me – I do all these looks already
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Oh girlfriend, you do know how to rock the neon! Love it!
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I love the orange shorts outfit and the floral pants!
I’ve already got some neon in my wardrobe but you have convinced me that I need just a little more
x
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Excellent. I love it when I inspire others to shop…
Oh, any excuse to head back to the 80′s!!! Got the stripey skirt, now need to find me some pop orange or lime yellow!
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Some parts of the 80s were cool … let’s not bring back Mullets though… Lets just stick with spots, stripes and neons…
I love all these looks. I am not scared of neon anymore. Rachel x
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Oh, thanks!
I bet you could rock it – can’t wait to see what you put with that cute Witchery skirt!
I might add some neon accessories to brighten up my basic wardrobe. Great selection though
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I like the pink and blue.. and could pull off the orange.. if the shorts weren’t so short!!
love this post!!
#teamIBOT
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Shorts are short this year aren’t they!
But… I do like the look of dressy shorts and cute sandals…
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Oooooh these looks are super-cool and I’m sure my bum wouldn’t look big in that funky neon green nail polish!
x
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Hahaha! You cracked me up!
Yes… start with the nail polish. I am yet to purchase anything neon… just researching at the moment. ;0)
I love me a little bit (who am I kidding? a lot of!) neon! It’s bright, fun, summery and can give an otherwise simple outfit a lift!
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You would rock neon… Oh – who am I kidding – you would look amazing in a paper bag {with a neon belt and heels?}…
I LOVE that dress! I remember my Grandma made me neon orange and pink striped shorts and a T-Shirt when I was about 7. They were SO cool.
(IBoT)
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It is a modcloth dress which is so easy to buy online!
I had fluro black and green striped bike shorts and a cropped t-shirt… oh those were the days!
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My SIL took me shopping on the weekend & was trying to convince me I needed more colour in my wardrobe. I couldn’t bring myself to do the neon but now you’ve got me thinking I could give it a shot! Love these posts x
Awww… thanks Nee. I love making these posts and could do one a day – but don’t want to overload people with them!
Well I bit the bullet today and bought a gorgeous black maxi dress and then I noticed that the pattern on the front has touches of neon in it!! And I hadn’t even noticed! Might wear it to my job interview tomorrow, or not, depends on how I’m feeling in the morning! So, I’m back in the trendy fashion stakes, for this season at least…..
You are always trendy! It rhymes with your name afterall!
You looked supercute in your chevron maxi skirt and summer colours today – so fresh!
Nice to have such a groovy big sister!
I love these combinations. I normally do not wear neon colors as I prefer nature-y colors and black. But I do own a couple of shoes with neon color. One is yellow, the other one is orange with a multi-colored heel. The trick is to never overdo it with neon colors. Pair it up with something that can neutralize its shocking quality.