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la,- BY r TALIA KAUR

I'm sure aU of you rugged u p in jumpers and boots can't wait to welcome warmer weather So wha t does spring have in store for us? Well, it seems the latest tre nd is aU about fluorescen t- h ued clothing and accessories, and it's raking off fast! This season seems to be a ll about hot p ink, citron yellow and bright lime green shad es, so if you're a little colour shy like me, this trend can be quite daunting to master. But don't worry, I have a few tips for you, whether you 're a little sh y o f neon , o r ready to rock a full-on neon o u tfit

Neon accessories

The easiest way to incorporate neon into your wardrobe and to dip your toe imo the trend, is by simply adding accessories ro instamly brighten up your outfit. Neon scarves, belts, s hoes, handbags and jeweUery are aU si m p le, Lnexpensive and subtle ways to pull off the neon look. For spring, why not pair a white dress with som e lace derail s and add a bold pop o f colour b y stylin g ir with a hot pink skinny bel t and/or a m archi n g pair of shoes? A sleek, neutral-co loured clutch makes sure you're not going overboa rd v,itb the neon, and finish off wit!, simple gold jewellery to add a feminine touch.

Pair neon with neutrals

Mixing neon and neutral colours cogerhe r create~ a balance between d1e stro ng co.lours, a nd is a matdi made in fashion heaven. lt's also tl1e perfect s tepp ing-sto ne if you feel comfortab le enough to start wearing neon clothing. Choosing ro wear just o ne p iece of neon clothing w ith a neutral colour palette aUows the bright colour to be the statement piece and d1e focus of the o u tfit, creating a bold, yet tam e look. You can choose any neon h ue yo u want; for exam p le, take a basic lim e green t-shirt and nick it in cream s h orts and matching cream co loured shoes. Throw so m e sunn ies on and yoll insta n tl y have a casua l, yet stylish loo k for spring. You can also tea o;i a pair of neon skinny jeans w ith a grey top a nd by adding a s mall neon necklace to match tl1e jeans, yo u'll really be embracing tl1e trend.

Downplay the neon colours

You can also choose ro downplay the neon in your outfit. This means that rather than making a bright neon p iece stand out by pairi n g it with neutral cones, instead style ir wit!, othe r bol d clothing and access ories. This ensures tliat the neon piece is just one element of the outfit, and when styled correctl y, it can look super trendy and boho -like. This l ook works particularly well with softer n eon colours tliat aren't as b r ight o n tl1e eyes. For exam ple, eiqJecin1e11t wit!, pairing a p leated neon orange skirt wi th a primed t-sh.irt and a denim vest Finish off with some strapp)' sandal s, feathered earrings and a ligh t Aoral satchel. A U the different elements in this o u tfit help to balance out tl1e neon an d create a casual look - it's perfect for those who still want ro incorporate d1e trend, but nor make it tl, e focus

Create co ntrast

Black and n eon are total oppos Ltes i.n rhe colour world, yet still wo rk ver y well together, wh en paired. Wearing bright neon wit!, clean- lined black c lotl1ing and sleek accessories not onl y creates a fa n tastic contrast, b ut a lso makes for a daring look that will definitely get you noticed. 1\ n eon ye ll ow dress with a b lack belt will create greaL contrast. If you fee l your neon dress can do wirhom a belt, acid a pair of black a n klecuff heels ins t ead and a simple black shou lder strap bag, to create a polished and e legant look. Finish off with and some black anJ silver accessories to tie tl1e who le theme in anJ g ive tl1e outfit a little edge.

Co lou r b lock

Colour blocking has been b ig the past few seasons, so naturally p airing one neon piece wir.h ano t her is a g rea t way to wear this trend. Jus t keep tbe neon pieces solid and b ri.ght for maximum effect, and sin ce neon co lours are quire bright, it's best co colnurblock a pi ece of cl d th ing with an accessory instead of tw o items of clothi n g, just so you d on't look li ke a bad '90s Aashbac k and over the top. For example, tr)' pairing a neo n yellow shirt w ith cream shorts an d a chin neon p ink bel t. You could also try a white shirt with neo n blue jeans and a neon ye llow necklace. Finish accesso r isi ng w ith a black and white watch and si mple studs for an outfit that inc orpora tes the neon trend witl1 a modern and class ic edge.

Co lour b lo cking has been b ig the past few seasons, so naturally pair ing one neo n piece wit h anothe r is a g reat way to wea r this tre nd.