Neurotic Neon

If you know anything about me at all you would know that I LOVE neon! And currently while mid missouri is in a sea of white, I simply can't help myself from seeing neon.  Now sometimes translates as cheap or even sleezy (as seen on the Jersey Shore).  However neon doesn't just mean neon shutter shades for $5 at Urban Outfitters, neon is being done by some of fashion's highly respected houses, the company being Lanvin, Givenchy, Oscar De La Renta && more! 

Now I like a bold, dramatic neon head to toe looks as much as the next girl but if you are just about to begin your relationship with neon I recommend baby steps. Start with one neon piece && build around it.  When you are wearing a bright colored shirt or bright pants, it is best to pair it with a neutral color.  Feeling bold? Well the next step would be to pair a hot pink blazer with a bright orange short, but break it up with a white blouse && your favorite nude pumps. Good luck to you belles && may fashion be with you on your neon journey. Now let's hit the pics...

{  ADORE bright blue with this red shoe, would be on another level with a red lip! Costume National SP2011 }

{ Adia Kibur $68 at Shopbop }

{ So young, So talented && SO NEON! Jennifer Lawrence in Oscar De La Renta at SAGS } 

{ Marni $590 }

{ JACQUARD && NEON!?! foget about it! Herve Leger your for the small price of $1,450 }

{ Nixon $86.20 at asos.com }

{ Jimmy Choo on another level, ONLY $550 at net-a-porter.com }

{ SJP in Versace, one of my favorite dresses of all time }

{ Givenchy }

{ Not ready for a neon piece? Experiment with neon nails! Just a hint of color for any outfit! Just make sure to do a base coat because let me tell you from experience most neon polishes will stain your nails otherwise }

{ Now here is something I want to play with, a great orange lip with just a hint of mascara && hair for days, i die }

Maxed Out Minimalism

Sadly i have been neglecting my poor belletristic, i blame senior year of college, which believe me is hard to even say out loud that i am indeed a senior in college. But on ward and upward lets talk fash, because after all that is the air we all breathe. Minimalism is a growing trend and one that i have never quite been able to duplicate.  Coco Chanel once said put on all of your accessories but remove one before you walk out the door, i tend to agree and i am almost always overdone, i'll admit it.  In a world full of colors and patterns and complicated seams and beadings, sometimes its refreshing  to retreat to the simplest form of beauty, minimalism.  These clothes are not attention-grabbing, but that's where their beauty lies.  [Simplicity] and luxury combine to elegant effect in the new pared-down chic.  Of course designers like Calvin Klein, Celine, Chloe and Stella McCartney are almost always using sleek linear lines, but other houses such as Gucci, Preen, Jil Sander and more...

{ YSL }

{ Alexis Bittar Cuff $175 }

{ Gucci Fall rtw 2010 } 

{ beyond } 

{ Chloe Fall rtw 2010 } 

{ one day i will own both a Hermes saddle and the birkin, mark my words } 

{ CK }

{ classic }

{ Celine }

{ love you polyvore.com } 

{ Helmut Lang }
fresh, simple, flawless

{ Marni }