FABULOUS news kiddies: this spring, NEON is here. to. stay. I dare say it shall live on forever, even if no where else but my closet (and this here blog, of course). But as long as designers keep sending acid brights down the runway, my favorite stores will continue to dream up neon confections at lower prices that satisfy my perpetual thirst for the brightest of colors and allow me partake in the fun.
H&M, my top pick for fast fashion mega-retailer, is notorious for taking close inspiration for its designs from the runway, which is great for us fashion victims. So when my best friend Alex pointed out this dress to me there, my second thought was: "OH HI Proenza and Christopher Kane Spring '11! So wonderful to see you at H&M on Newbury Street!"
(My first thought, of course, was: "PUT THAT THING ON MY BODY RIGHT THIS SECOND.")
A modest $19.95 compared to its $5,000 counterparts. Heck, it's practically FREE! How's that for rationalizing unnecessary dress shopping?
But even beyond the price, the dress is perfect. The sleeves make a statement with their elbow-grazing length while avoiding full sleeve overkill. The silhouette is a shift dress, NOT a body con dress, thank todd, meaning that the use of sheer stretch lace here is flirty not slutty. The length is short enough to wear out at night, but long enough to feel comfortable walking into Chabad for Shabbat dinner sporting it. And the color? Well, that just goes without saying.
And don't I look ready to attend my very own NEON TEA PARTY?! That's always the point, after all.
Here are the images of what inevitably inspired this thrilling creation:
Christopher Kane SS '11
Proenza Schouler SS '11
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SWOOOOON! Oh how I wish I had to budget to acquire the real things for my wardrobe!!
While we're on the topic of neon and Proenza (what else would we be talking about, let's be honest), looky looky the resemblance between something off the same runway and something I tried on yesterday at Free People.
Proenza
SPOOOKY!
And while we're on the topic of neon and Free People, look what else I got yesterday:
Neon pink flowy collar blouse! $88 YES YES AND YES!
And while we're still on the topic of what I got yesterday at Free People:
English rose print flutter shorts with lace trim!!! $58 Wow, what a combo of elements.
In conclusion, yesterday was quite the exciting day for my closet and I am BEYOND ready for warm weather to arrive and let me wear my new purchases.
More Spring '11 neon enthusiasm to come.
Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa
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