For me, there is something completely captivating and lust-worthy about neon colours. When school time revision called, my note taking and mind-maps would be rainbow bright and more often than not, considerable effort would be made in making it look ‘pretty’ and less in the actual remembering of formulas and theories.
It’s tricky to get top marks when wearing neon- it’s a lot less easy and as I result I have developed a penchant for charcoal and noir ensembles, yet I constantly romance the idea of brighter equals better. My friend for instance, with her gorgeous (self described) ‘sultana-caramel’ skin tone, pulls off acid yellow with aplomb and makes it look as easy to wear as a trusty grey jumper... and on me? Well, a radio-active member of The Simpson’s family springs to mind.
Luckily, with the Resort and Spring/Summer collections arriving thick and fast, acid yellow is far from the only option with designers including Christopher Kane, Pucci and Michael Kors offering a punchy palette of pink, orange and lime. Whilst these colours undoubtedly require sunshine and sky high temperatures, the likes of Jimmy Choo, Tom Binns and Stella McCartney are at hand, easing into the trend with attention grabbing accessories.
At least until the dull and dismal British weather brightens up and it seems acceptable and not the least bit silly to dress as summer personified, I’ll be channelling the trend with neon nails, courtesy of Jack Wills (surprisingly good polishes) and lusting after these fluorescent fancies:
(left to right)
Deborah Marquit acid yellow Bra, Michael Kors fuchsia poncho effect Cashmere Sweater, Stella McCartney Blood-orange Falabella Cross-body Bag, Jimmy Choo neon pink acrylic Candy Clutch, Tom Binns Fauve hand painted Swarovski crystal Necklace, Emilio Pucci neon yellow and nude printed PVC Tote, Christopher Kane tangerine lace sleeve Dress and Deborah Marquit Lime lace Knickers.
All items available at www.netaporter.com
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