Neon Trends for Winter

Winter is my favorite time of the year, but sometimes I look in my closet and I get sick of wearing the traditional black which is so timeless for Winter.

 

As I was getting ready this morning I looked through my accessories and was drawn to my neon collection. Then I started to Overthink.. Is neon appropriate for fall?

 

I immediately headed to Pintrest and discovered that shown on the runway this winter was Bright yellows and Citrine colors. I thought what a better way to brighten up the gloomy cold weather than to add a POP of color.

 

 

The clutch (pictured) is not the easiest thing to pair with everything, it looks amazing with white and grey and I have a few pieces that are interchangeable. This however  was my staple inspiration- I thought why not wear this with nude colors or black? Make this the centerpiece of my outfit- a subtle outfit with this wonderful pop was just what I needed.

 

As most of the working force know, neon is not the typical office wear- but in small doses I think the office could get used to it. So I am saving this look for my fabulous casual Friday!

 

I included more of my neon accessories in the picture below and details are to the right.

 

 

Pictured is:
JUICY COUTURE Sunshine Shimmer Madame Daydreamer Clutch in Ultra Yellow

Neon bracelets, find similar here:
neon bangles

Skull bracelet made by Rachel Eva designs can be found here

Find similar necklace 
here

Winter Lipstick Swatches

Like most working women during the week getting up and getting ready is similar to the opening scene in "The Devil Wears Prada"... and no, I don't mean the gorgeous models who have time to match underwear and bra and count their almonds as they put on gorgeous shoes. Most women relate to the Andy Sachs character- we barely have time to dry our hair let alone look incredible.

I usually set an alarm for  6 AM  a good 40 minutes before I leave for work and  wait until about 6:15 before I roll out of bed. By the time my face is washed and teeth are brushed I am already running late.

I tend to stray away from too much makeup at the office- this is a personal choice, some women rock the red lips, while others rock the smokey eye. In my office though, I follow the routine look of the other women and keep my makeup minimal. Which hurts the heart a little as I get ready and leave all my makeup to the way side that I love so much.

That's why when I get the chance, on the weekends, I love experimenting with my look- I am absolutely loving trying new lip colors!

They can make the whole look come together and it is effortless, timeless and chic if done correctly.

I don't follow skin tones and color palettes that are suitable for them. I think everyone has the right to wear any lip color they want- I do!

Winter I usually stick to deeper colors and if I do venture out to the "brights" they are in the red to orange and magenta to purple colors.

Below I have posted some of my favorite winter lip colors. All drug store buys ranging from $1.99-7.99

Just remember, these are MY personal favorites- by all means wear whatever color your heart desires. Makeup is meant to be fun, no rules here!

From left to right 

NYX- simply vamp - enamored 

NYX- Copenhagen 

Maybelline-divine wine 

NYX- castle 

NYX-macaron-violet

Revlon-mauvynight 

From left to right 

Maybelline- espresso exposed

NYX- san Paulo

Wet n wild- cherry picking 

NYX- indie flick 

J cat lip paint- much mucher

J cat lip paint- 2nd impossible thing