Bloggers Do It Better- Neon + Neutral = Kapow

Pretty Shiny Sparkly's new blogger challenge for creating an outfit around neon and neutrals is right up my alley. I instantly knew what I wanted to wear and I have Blake Lively to thank.

This outfit was featured inside of Glamour magazine's July 2011 issue. I was instantly smitten. I adore the pink and champagne colors of this outfit. That sweater looks unbelievable soft and although those shorts are borderline lingerie, they are just too darn pretty. The bad news is I don't have $1180 to spend on any outfit, let alone this one; the good news is, I did have the components to create my own look.

White/cream/ivory shorts are a whole new territory for me, but I think it, along with the brown accessories, help to ground the intensity of this super bright neon tee. I can't wait to figure out new ways to incorporate a little neon into some fun and work-appropriate outfits. What's better than creating your own personal glow??

Do you go high-impact or low wattage with neon??

Check out all of the other fashionable bloggers take on this trend here!!

 

Outfit Details:

Neon pink tee- J. Crew (similar here)

Ivory eyelet shorts- H&M (similar here, here, and skirt version here)

Brown wedges- Dolce Vita for Target (available here)

Brown quilted handbag- Rebecca Minkoff Affair (available here in black, similar faux leather version here)