Fashion Rules To Break: Neons For Fall

You know those universal fashion rules, like "Don't wear white after Labor Day" and "Shoes and bags should always match." I don't know who came up with them, but honestly, they're ridiculous. Being the non-conformist that I am, I do just the opposite, and encourage you to do so, too.

Neons were a summer staple, who says you need to retire your fluorescents in the fall and winter? 

Neons can act as accent pieces against Fall's darker, rich tones. Case in point, my outfit.

Outfit Details:

Striped Pocket Tank - Victoria's Secret

Pleated Maxi Skirt - c/o Urban 1972

New Bond Street Florence - Kate Spade New York

Peep Toe Suede Platform Pumps - Nine West

Necklace - Ideeli.com

Vintage 1950s Blue Rhinestone Bracelet - bought in Philly

Simple Statement Bangle - Forever 21

Grey Crystal Bangle - Givenchy Fashion Jewelry (Macys)

You probably looked at the neon first, then the rest of my outfit. And think of what that pop of color can do for your Fall looks. Sure, they're eye catchers, and a little out there, but there's no need to retire bright pieces just because it's colder out. If anything, play em up. Plus, think of how cool neon will look against the snow?!

My rule of thumb for incorporating neon into my Autumn wardrobe:

Use bright colors in small doses. 

While my Kate Spade New York New Bond Street Florence bag isn't very subtle, my use of brights is limited to just two elements of my look - my makeup and accessories. 

And if someone else tells you you can't wear neons in the Fall - tell em House Of Jeffers said you could.

Sorta makes me wanna do the hustle...

Safari Chic

Before I get into anything else, who's going to LuckyFABB in September!? I'll be there!

What Jen's Wearing:

Elephant Print Safari Tank - Forever 21

Pleated Maxi Skirt - c/o Urban1972

Yellow Braided Wooden Heels - Gap

Gold Necklace, from the MiMi Gilded Lily Collection - c/o Sorrelli

Triple Band Crystal Ring, from the MiMi Gilded Lily Collection - c/o Sorrelli

I am the LAST person you'd ever find in the jungle... or even camping. I can appreciate nature, and all the fabulous-ness it provides in fashion but anything that causes my bangs to look disheveled, puts me remotely close to bugs... or makes me sweat -  I don't participate in. 

No safari excursions for me. 

I'll stick to admiring from afar. I love this elephant tank, though. It's light and airy, and has that camo green shade that's tribal.

And the jewelry - also has a link to safaris. My gold, spikey petal necklace is from Sorrelli's Fall MiMi Collection called Gilded Lily. I love that it's got an edge to it (literally) yet features a bit of shine from the tiny crystals. Plus, the ring I'm wearing below is from the same collection, too. Triple bling. Safari chic indeed. 

Accessories:

Spiked Bowler Bag - Primark UK

Zebra Bangle - Urban Outfitters

Horn and Gold Accent Bracelet - last year's LuckyFABB gift bag