Color Pairing: Neon + Neutrals

The neon trend has been around for a couple of years now and at first I was not a fan. Not only did I find it hard to style, I thought the bright colors just stood out like a sore thumb and were cheesy. However, after browsing through tumblr and spotting all the neon pieces on street style, I am now, truly a fan. I think the trend is fun to style and high end designers found a way to make them look so luxurious. 

My favorite way to wear the trend is by pairing it with neutrals.

APPROACHES:

1. SUBTLE: Wear a bright lipstick on your lips or nails can be just as much of a statement
2. TRENDY: Bring life to a monochromatic look by completing it with neon accessories
3. STATEMENT: take a bold approach and make neon the focus point of your outfit. Color-block two neon colors for an even more daring look. Tone it down with neutral accessories.


I hope this post gave you some ideas or inspiration.

Until next time,

<3 Mel

Street Style Trend: Boyfriend Jeans

I LOVE street style and have even built a business inspired by it. So I've decided to attempt to do a weekly post on trends seen on the streets and how to wear them.

Boyfriend jeans are one of my favorite street style trends. They are so relaxed, easy to wear but always brings a casual cool look to an outfit. 

On the Street:

Things to keep in mind when creating an outfit with bf jeans**:

Petite Women: -go for the less baggy fit because these jeans can make you look stumpy

                        -wear with heels: to add some length, it'll make you look more proportionate

                        -pair with clutch or small bag: for a more clean, effortless look; larger bags can make                                                  -                        you look like you have too much going on

                        

Tops: -perfect with a relaxed tee or thin sweater

          -avoid oversized shirts or tuck them into the front

Shoes: strappy heeled sandals

           oxfords/flat sandals (avoid ballet flats)

           pointed toe shoes (round tip is unflattering with bf jeans)

           classic pumps

           strappy wedges

Jacket: Stick with jackets that do not go past your butt. A long trench is hard to pull off and can make your outfit look too masculine.

Jewelry: -Statement necklace: add it if you aren't wearing many layers

              -Watch                    : any watch will do

              - Arm Candy           : if you feel like your outfit is plain, throw on a bunch of arm candy. 

                                                When your arms are down, your wrist will be beside your jeans, easily  

                                                 complimenting them.

My Polyvore Outfit

City Chic by easturban-1 featuring a rhinestone bracelet

Thanks for reading.

Love,

Melinda