F is for Fluorescent

Piggybacking on yesterday's electric eighties post, today's CC ABC is all about neon brights.

Honest, it's a trend! Just see the evidence!
As Gisele and Mary-Kate demonstrate, a little pop of color is very chic!

Photos via W Magazine (above) and style.com (left).
Victoria Beckham gets in on the trend with some ultra-bright jeans.

Picture courtesy instyle.com.

On the runways, there was MAJOR [thanks, Vicky B - it's seeped into CC's lexicon] neon signage.
Photos via nymag.com except where noted.
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture (here and above)
Christian Lacroix Couture
Betsey Johnson
Leonard
Phi
Roksanda Ilincic
Zero Maria Cornejo
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009.

Photo via style.com.

Btw, Teen Vogue had a very cool DIY for this look in their July issue!
Miu Miu
Accessories on the runway were fluorescent too!
Matthew Williamson pink necklace; this and next via style.com
Emilio Pucci scarf
What to buy?
Roksanda Ilincic Rocket dress, at net-a-porter.com - CC loves this S.C.U.B.A.-chic look!
Erotokritos cami dress, currently on sale at shopgoldyn.com

3.1 Phillip Lim Lurex knit blazer with neon trim and buttons.

Go to net-a-porter.com

Alisha Levine colorblock empire cami - great as a layering piece!

Visit intermixonline.com
American Apparel opaque two tone hosiery
Nooka watches whotelsthestore.com
At right: Lulu Frost Lucite disk earrings, at shopbop.com.

The fantastic thing about this trend for you skeptics? You can get your neon brights on the cheap! The Forever 21 lacquer hoop earrings pictured below are just $3.80 per pair!

Tom Binns neon bead necklace and fluorescent accent cuff, both at Net-a-Porter.com
Erickson Beamon Arcade cuff.

Visit chickdowntown.com
Runway Inspiration: Chado Ralph Rucci wooden base bag.

Photo via style.com.
ASOS chain strap bag
Paul's Boutique Kirsty bag, also at asos.com
Marc Jacobs Day Flo Venetia satchel, at Barneys New York.

Visit barneys.com
Deal of the Day: Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon pouch, only $58 at shopbop.com – doubles as a clutch, right?
Jimmy Choo acid greeen tote; this photo and next two via wwd.com

Fluorescent Footwear:

Right:

Giuseppe Zanotti Designs patent leather "painted" peep toe;

detail photo via wwd.com

Far right:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pom Pom pump, at shopbop.com
Giorgio Armani Resort turquoise sandal, via wwd.com.

CC's fave way to get the look, a la Olsen (see pic above!!):

Just a flash of fluorescent!
DAVIS by Ruthie Davis Pixel peep toe bootie

and stud peep toe ballet flat; both at shopbop.com.