Brighten Up

Caution: the following is not for the fashion faint-of-heart.  High-octane, near-blinding pieces abound below, so if you’re more of the my-wardrobe-pivots-around-black type, this post may be a good chance to either: a) step out of your comfort zone; b) wait until tomorrow’s post; or c) put on your biggest face shielding sunnies.  Let’s get acclamated with these BRIGHT street-style ensembles:

I mean — WOW.  Love and live for all of these looks.  Get the look yourself with a neon-accented demi-sheer top (DVF, $275, Bergdorf’s), a day-glo collar necklace ($495, Net-A-Porter), skinnies, and some strawberry pink tootsies (B Brian Atwood, $325, Intermix):

A pair of gumball-sized black gem studs ($38, PiperLime), a sleek drape-front leather blazer (Velvet, $149, Revolve), and a croc-effect crossbody ($46, ASOS) finish the look with panache

Or, why not let the dress do all of the work for you with this Sass & Bide style (O.M.G. — $795, Net-A-Porter)?  Perfect with these hot pink enorma-studs ($40, Devon Baer):

Balance out the vibrancy of the look with some black heels (love this affordable Michael Kors pumps — $160, Endless) and a classic black quilted clutch (love the long tassel on the zipper — $295, ShopTwigs):

In a similar (more casual) vein, check out this unbelievable affordable find from H&M (~$35, H&M) and this eye-catching statement piece by Adia Kibur ($174, Shopbop):

Perfect with a ladylike black flats ($400, Mulberry):

And this colorblocked cross-body ($385, B&D):

If you’re willing to break the bank, check out this awesome neon tweed skirt from Lanvin ($1,190, Net-A-Porter).  Perfect with a simple black crew-neck sweater (love the Tippi style — $72, J. Crew) and a funky feathered necklace ($110, Noir):

Finish with these gold-capped black flats (Givenchy, $525, Jades24) and this amazing Jason Wu messenger ($1,595, Bergdorf’s):

Keep your work notes tidy (and chicly encased) with these bold patterned notebooks ($18 for set of 8, Designer’s Guild):

Or test in a smaller dose with a neon plated necklace ($162, Bauble Bar), the classic Cambridge Satchel company bag ($155, Shopbop), or a trio of brooches (Marni, $175, Net-A-Porter):

Accent with a neon pink mani — I LOVE this shocking flamingo pink color from Illamasqua (“Collide” — $14, Sephora):

Or consider, upgrading from your classic black flat/sloafer to this pink variation (MM6, $300, The Webster), accenting with this awesome corded necklace from Noir ($253, Shopbop — though PSST — you can get the look for lots less with this $28 style from AMAZING Etsy storefront Rocks Paper Metal), or with this little wristlet (Marc Jacobs, $130, Net-A-Porter)

Or how about this statement necklace (O.M.G. — Holt + Lee, $510, The Webster)?  Perfection with a simple neutral dress/ensemble and these corresponding heels ($139, Nordstrom):

If that footwear isn’t bold enough for you, consider these BOLD platform wedges.  Not so sure about the fabrication on these — I’d much prefer them in canvas — but the colors are right on-point ($174, Solestruck):

Finally, why not trade out your iPhone cover for one of these Pantone swatches?!  (They even carry this year’s TANGERINE TANGO! — ~$50, Case Scenario):

I’m fueled up just looking at these pieces.  LOVE.