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Neon Pink

Monday, April 16th, 2012

I was reminded while in a dressing room this weekend that neon pink is THE most flattering color on me EVER for some reason… making me look tanner than I am and brightening the face is crazy amounts. Some objects of my affection…

Shoes and studs for just a hint of bright (click images for links)

This bra is 1) a great fit and 2) way brighter in person and fun peeking out of a sheer top! And I found out it’s true that Rag & Bone really does make fantastic skinny jeans!

Even though everyone has posted it, I still lust after that Claire Vivier clutch. Just a hint of it for those a bit scared in this Michael Kors tote.

Taylor from Sterling Style is queen of showing us all how to rock this color- dressed up or down.

Painting your nails this color totally ups the tan factor… and Nars Gaiety blush, while terrifying in the compact, is so delightful on the face.

Loving this DIY neon pink planter project (say that 10 times fast)! No need to keep the neon to just the body!

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Totally Into: Chartreuse

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

I think the last time I was into neon I had a mullet and a collection of Hypercolor t-shirts and Debbie Gibson and Wilson Twins on rotation. When the bright shades started coming back i was not into it AT ALL- I think all children of the 80′s have a slight revulsion to all things brought back from that decade- shoulder pads, drop crotch “MC Hammer” pants and crimped hair. But last week I tried on a neon green/chartreuse necklace and kinda loved it. It woke up my complexion so much and made me feel a bit funky. And then surprised myself again by finding hints of it in the home really fun and unexpected too! In a home a prefer a slightly toned down, less highlighter shade, but when paired with navy and black ( and even pink) it looks really amazing!

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(Not So) Mellow Yellow

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

I am so having a yellow moment. Yellow pillows on my navy velvet sofa. Yellow cropped jackets. Yellow pants. Yellow jewels. No color looks better with a slight tan to wake up your features and no color can perk up a room in a serious way than the golden hue!