(TREND WATCH) Spring 2012: Neons & Neutrals

 One of the biggest trends to hit the runways for Spring 2012 was the pairing of bright neon hues with classic, clean neutrals. Read on for 8 pairings (and 22 accessories!) all centered around rocking this fun little trend…

 

TREND WATCH: NEONS & NEUTRALS

What you need to know: While this bright little trend has been rolling around on the runways for a few seasons now, making a zesty little splash on runways like Burberry Prorsum (Spring 2011), Prabal Gurung (Spring 2011), Proenza Schouler (Spring 2011), Prada (Resort 2012), and Michael Kors (Resort 2012) (just to name a few!), it’s finally emerged full steam into a big fashion trend for spring 2012.

 

Mixing bright, neon colors with calm, neutral hues is a fabulous way to add a bit of spice to your outfit.  Don’t feel confident enough to rock an attention-grabbing,  head-to-toe look? Mix neon-colored accessories like skinny belts, jewelry, shoes, bags, and even nail polish in with some neutral-hued pieces that you already have in your closet for a super easy way to look updated (and not too over-the-top).  Happy shopping!

DVF Harper Neon Mini Satchel (shopbop.com) - shop it! Heart & Soul Pasquele Sandal (piperlime.com) - shop it! Contrast Panel Trench (topshop.com) - shop it! Mad Maxi Skirt (tobi.com) - shop it! Lacy Like Behavior Blush Top (lulus.com) - shop it! ASOS Satin Tank (asos.com) - shop it! Chiffon Bias Maxi Skirt (topshop.com) - shop it! STARE2 Platform Court Shoes (topshop.com) - shop them! Cascading Layer Dress (forever21.com) - shop it! Reed Krakoff Architect Wedge (norstrom.com) - shop it! Rhinestone Bangle Bracelets (forever21.com) - shop them! LOVE21 Colorblock Trim Dress (forever21.com) - shop it! MCQ Alexander McQueen Zipper Race Tank (ssense.com) - shop it! Pleated Dip Hem Skirt (topshop.com) - shop it! GapFit Motion Seamless Top (gap.com) - shop it! Amanda Uprichard Tulip Skirt (revolveclothing.com) - shop it! Fluro Dip Hem Dress (topshop.com) - shop it! Bandolino Fawn Sandal (dsw.com) - shop it!

1. River Island Neon Strap Satchel (asos.com) - shop it! 2. TKO Slapper Watches (comes in lots of colors) (endless.com) - shop them! 3. Perfect Skinny Belt (anntaylor.com) - shop it! 4. Sunshine Shimmer Madame Daydreamer (juicycouture.com) - shop it! 6. DVF Harper Clutch (nordstrom.com) - shop it! 5 McQ Alexaner McQueen Flapper Stud Wallet (nordstrom.com) - shop it! 7. Nine West Off The Hook Neon Shoulder Bag (ebags.com) - shop it! 8. Clare Vivier Neon Stripe Flat Clutch (shopbop.com) - shop it! 9. River Island Neon Laser Cut Clutch (asos.com) - shop it! 10. Steve Madden Large Crossbody Bag (nordstrom.com) - shop it! 11. Nails Inc Neon and Nude Collection (asos.com) - shop it! 12. Bandolino Fawn Sandal (dsw.com) - shop it! 13. 7 Hills Neon Stripe Belt (piperlime.com) - shop it! 14. Bow Front Jelly Flip Flops (express.com) - shop them! 15. Neon Colorblock Collar (bauble bar) - shop it! 16. Rainy Day Bow Ballet Flats (jcrew.com) - shop them! 17. Carrack Wedges (zappos.com) - shop them! 18. ALDO Bracker Sandals (aldoshoes.com) - shop them! 18. ALDO Bracker Sandals (aldoshoes.com) - shop them! 19. Michael Kors Ostrich-Embossed Shoulder Flap Bag (saks.com) - shop it! 20. La Mer Neon Odyssey Watch (nordstrom.com) - shop it! 21. Lela Rose Clarendon Wedge (payless.com) - shop them! 22. Gorjana Graham Wrap Bracelet (shopbop.com) - shop it!