Back to the 80's: Neon for spring

The 1980’s have made a comeback once again this season, in the form of bright neon colors. This trend is great because it’s so easy to encompass. Even if you’re scared of being mistaken for a highlighter in hot pink jeans, you can test the waters with a coat of neon nail polish or a funky bracelet. 

Neon is rocking for Spring Summer 2012 and it's the perfect antidote to the sickly sweet sorbets that are all over the place. Not that I don't like a bit of Louis Vuitton frippery, but neon just seems a bit cooler. Under the radar even, if that's acceptable to say considering we're talking luminous greens, yellow, pinks and oranges. It takes balls to wear neon; you won't go unnoticed, you'll be ousted for the fashion loving creature that you are and you'll never get away with pretending you're in a neon green, elasticated over-skirt just because you had it hanging around. Oh no. Neon is for victims (the fashion kind) so you better be prepared to stand behind it.

What I'm wearing:

Yellow Top: H&M, Black mesh top: Temptation Boutique, Jeans: Cello jeans, accessories: Temptation Boutique, Shoes: H&M, Hairband: Primark 

DO:

1. Give colour blocking an update with clashing neons. If you're 'ard enough. 

2. Go head to toe in a neon dress. Just keep accessories quiet while your outfit screams out loud. 

2. Stay loyal. People (who don't know fashion) will inevitably jeer your brave choice. Stick together. 

4. Wear neon lippie if the thought of neon clothing rouses awful childhood memories. Nar's Carthage is ace!

Don't:

1. Half do it. You've got to commit if you're 'doing; neon.

2. Wear fake tan. It smells. Disclaimer; not necessarily specific to neon trend. 

3. Go back to your 80's favourites. Shapes, fabrics and styles have changed dramatically. It may be cyclical but it's never the same!

4. Don't be tempted to belt your Dad's high vis.