Now before you write me off as a finicky fashion follower and slave to the establishment, let me just say – I don’t normally buy in to trends. I generally know what’s ‘in’ each season and I love to see how styles created on the catwalk filter down to the high street, but I’m not that girl dressed head-to-toe in Aztec prints (so AW11).
But from time to time, a trend will really catch my eye. For SS11 I loved colour blocking, and this year I’m all about the neons.
Neon pink dress from charity shop, beaded bag c/o Next, F21 bracelet, ASOS belt, Bertie boots
My camera didn’t quite capture the true colour of this dress. It’s definitely more bold, bright and beautiful than the photos show! I love to mix this shade of pink with neon orange – the gorgeous Next bag is a perfect example of how well they work together. Add in a dash of bright yellow and some simple black ankle boots and you have yourself a deal.
Which SS12 trends do you want in your wardrobe? Are you a fan of neons?
Love this outfit! You really suit the pink. It looks great with orange too.
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Love that dress and that it was so thrifty! I love neons on other people but get apprehensive when wearing them myself.
That dress is so unusual, for a second I thought you were being all fashion forward (slash fashion backward?) and were wearing it back to front! Its so awesome, can’t believe its a charity shop find! You always seem to find the best stuff, some skills you have there!
Love this dress! Love it even more that it’s from a charity shop!
I think I will only be wearing neons on my nails, not quite brave enough! I prefer my primary colours. Love this on you though, can’t believe that shop is a charity shop find. Fab.
the charity shops in Leeds seem incredible, how on earth do you get such great finds? even after months of working for Oxfam all i came away with was an embellished asos jacket for £9.99!
Neons scare me, I don’t think I can pull them off. I really like the 1920s style that’s emerging, that and pastels are the trends I’ll be trying 🙂
R xx
Can’t believe you found that lovely dress in a charity shop! I’m not nearly brave enough to wear head to toe neon, but I’ll definitely be adding a little splash of neon from time to time x
I really like neons – ASOS have neon simple tees, and as a t-shirt enthusiast, I may have to order one! River Island have a super cute neon pink jumper with stripey sleeves that I featured in my last post, it’s adorable and reminds me of the things I used to wear when I was ten years old (it’s rare I say that with a smile on my face!)
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I love colour blocking too! This dress is sweet, it’s nice to FINALLY see some colour being injected into the high street after months of wintery darks. I’m not sure about neons (though you deffo pull it off), but pastels are more my thing! Hankering after some candy jeans! 🙂 ♥ Claire @ Jazzpad
love ur dress 🙂 xxxxx
I like how the neon’s have become classy instead of tacky “I’m going to a rave in my neon tutu” type X
You really suit bright colours and as you know I ADORE anything hot pink so I am a huge fan of this dress!
Maria xxx
That dress is a complete charity shop gem! I really like the orange/pink combination. You should wear that colour more often, it looks lovely on you.
Such a lovely colour!
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This is great how do you manage to find such great things in Charity shops?!! I never seem to have much luck!
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i love the concept of this blog ‘skint yet stylish’! very cool 🙂
Hi Jen, I think you have found the one! This colour looks delicous on you,particularly against your hair colour. I love neons, my fave is yellow. Sharon xx
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What an amazing dress Jen! I’m really warmning to the idea of neon although I’m not sure I can rock it.
wow that dress is to die for!!!! And looks absolutely fantastic on your figure!!!! Great choice
Hey Jen love the outfit, personally I generally stick to neon accents in the summer like a handbag or nails etc. I may be a bit more adventurous this year.
and *ahem* yes I am that girl dressed head to toe in aztec print :/ but I cant help it, it’s engrained into my fashion brain! I love aztec and navajo prints, it’s ok that you don’t though *sniff*
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I’m quite getting into neons but I like it in accessories, I love your dress though
Dress is beautiful on you!!
What an amazing charity shop find! At first glance I thought it was a suit for some reason. Love the colour blocking with the orange too 🙂 x
For some reason when I think ‘neon’ I think of scary yellow and green highlighter shades, totally forgetting how fantastic a pink can look. Thanks for reminding me!
Amy
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Can’t believe that dress is charity shop! It’s amazing.
Love the accessories with it, I’m not mad keen on neons but a few touches here and there would work for me I think.
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That neon pink looks fantastic with your colouring and I would never have put neon pink with pale skin! x
Charity shop?! Wish the charity shops down where I live sold stuff like this! I said I’d never wear neon pink because I don’t suit it WHATSOEVER however it looks so good on you!! I hate people who can get away with wearing bright colours 🙁
Gemma x
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I am the same way! I’m not big on trends, but the occasional one catches my eye. I too adore neon! I actually just painted my nails bright yellow, which I may regret tomorrow…anyways, that colour of pink is lovely and looks great on you! Perfect for spring!
Gorgeous dress – love the exposed zipper!
Love that pink dress! !