Fashion Fridays: Monochrome

Black and white hit the spring/summer catwalk shows like a speeding train and is still pretty hard to avoid. Whether it's in chequered, polka pots, stripes, or just plain and simple, it's such an easy trend to jump on board with.

What I like with this trend is that's so versatile and can also be done with little money spent for the same result, added bonus! So here's my high street must haves to achieve this style.

Doesn't this just scream 'bad sandy'? I really love the vintage style slash neckline.

Pair this with white Dr Martens, white nails and matching white clutch bag. Perfection.

Motel

Comfy, gorgeous and classic. 

Asos

A cute twist on a sophisticated crisp shirt.

Pair with leather skater skirt, sky high heels and hot pink lips.

Selected Femme

Big prints are a style after my own heart,

I definitely need this Bomber Jacket in my life asap.

Topshop

I thought i's end on something,that I'm not 100% convinced by:

hidden wedge trainers, despite being right on the monochrome trend,

I'm not sure they're quite my thing.

Although, they would look perfect with the Topshop bomber jacket.

Kurt Geiger

Fashion Fridays: Neon

They (Vogue and the elderly lady that I work with) say 'fashion repeats itself', but this one I might not be ready for. When I was 12 I went through a stage of wearing garish neon socks: yellow and pink, polka dot knee high socks. Urgh, it's one of those things that I'd rather not remember, but it's all relevant.

This spring sees splashes of neon just about everywhere, but especially in accessories - thank God socks are not the main feature in any S/S13 round ups. Personally, wouldn't go all out head to toe in neon, but a small hint here or there in a necklace or clutch bag makes a plain outfit gain a new dimension. If you're feeling super adventurous and a sudden mood takes you, mix neon with floral. It's a serious match made in heaven. If you need evidence have a look at Lianne La Havas on the cover of Company this March 2013. Need I say more?!

So here's my wishlist of neon accessories to brighten up the dreary days and prepare yourself for (fingers crossed) a gorgeous spring time!

How could I not include the Queen of eccentricity?! 

Vivienne Westwood + Melissa Skyscraper II Fuchsia 

Obscure bag-within-a-bag concept, weird, but cool.

Zara 

Lime Rebel, a mix up of classic swatch style.

Swatch/The Watch Shop

If stopping traffic is your thing, then so is this skirt

Statement embroidered skirt from Simone Rocha SS13 collection 

Maybe something a little more subtle...

ASOS

The general rule for neon, I believe, is that if it makes you feel a bit sick, it's probably a good thing.