Today's Outfit 3-30-12

Today's outfit was purchased last night at Wal-Mart. My top has a lot more to it but the shape is right. I am keeping it pretty simple because it's a summery outfit and in summer less is more :). Hence the bikini :). The aviators are, again, my husbands and my earrings came from Claire's. The necklace was a Christmas gift from my hubby and the sandals were also from Wal-Mart.

How to Make Spring's Trends Work For You! Neon

And for the final trend of the season!

Trend #10 - NEON
Who doesn't love an 80's throwback! Harem-pants, neon, side-ponys, they have all made their fabulous come-back this season and in season's past. Now, I am not a fan of harem-pants (ehem, Hammer-pants) but the other two trends I have embraced fully. Even tights with skirts/dresses was embraced in the 80's.

For the luscious ladies - This trend can be EXTREMELY hazardous for you! Neon is not your friend. Anything you put a neon color on is going to look bigger! It will show EVERY lump and bump you have. Am I saying "Don't embrace this trend!"? Of course not. All I am saying is do not wear a solid neon top or pair of pants/skirt. Find patterns with neon colors! I right now am wearing a top with a neon green and black pattern. Also, do not forget, purses, shoes, even nail polish this season had been touched by neon. Above is some nail polish I purchased this season. The wonderful neon colors have infiltrated almost everything this season so keep your eye out for the patterned dress, the nail polish. And, DO NOT buy anything in neon that is clingy. Yes, that t-shirt is a wonderful shade of green and it looks fab with your skin tone, but also notice that where it clings is where the eye is going to go, all of your flaws will be showcased.

For the skinny girl - Wear neon EVERYTHING! Neon can give you the illusion of curves because it is a color that deflects light. With the rays bouncing off of you, you will have an amazing figure and people will be astonished at your overnight transformation. This is another chance for you to rock the color-block as well. See the skirt above? It's sexy, it's fabulous and you are the only one who can pull it off!

For the in-betweens - Use caution with this trend. It's a fun way to show off your flirtatious side. Keep the neon to the part of your body you are most comfortable with. A neon top on a small chest can make it look much bigger. Neon deflects light and therefore will make you look curvier than you really are. Big hips? Avoid the neon skirt/pants, it will only make them look bigger. Make this trend work for you. Again, I want to reiterate the thing I seem to say to YOU most often, DON'T let the clothes wear you, YOU wear the clothes. If you are comfortable with your body (and have no tummy, back fat or cellulite) try an all over, solid color. *See pink dress above

Today's Outfit

Today's outfit is inspired by the latest trends, and the lovely spring weather. I have added color-blocked heels and cropped skinnies. I couldn't find the actual jacket I bought today but the color is right and (me being a bigger girl with much bigger boobs) the tank is an actual tank but the colors are right. I added the brown to balance out all the bright colors.
My skinnies are just as dark but they were only $25. I got them when New York and Co. had their BOGO free pants sale. AND my heels came from Charlotte Russe and were only $50. My handbag came from a place down the street from me, deemed the $1 jewelry store, and was only $25. My shirt and jacket were purchased at Dress Barn and the shirt was $14, the jacket $10. I buy almost all of my accessories from Claire's or the Icing.