Loved it in the ’80’s? Missed it in the 90’s? No fear – NEON is back with a vengeance!
This Spring, designers have a little surprise in store for you – a PUNCH! of colour in everything from clothing to shoes to jewelry. I’m particularly loving the plethora of bright handbags: what a way to make an entrance!
1. Charlotte Street Sylvie, $278.00, kate spade
2. Leather Foldover Clutch, GAP. $39.95
3. Co-Lab by Christopher Kon, Town Shoes. $95.00
4. Upwardly Mobile Satchel, Modcloth.com. $185.00
5. Large Perforated-Logo Grab Bag, MICHAEL Michael Kors. $298.00
6. Leni Charm Convertible Leather Crossbody, Juicy Couture. $235.00
7. NORONEN, Aldo. $60.00
8. Medium Russel Bag, Dooney & Bourke. $395.00
9. Giant City Tote, Balenciaga. $1,935.00
Tell me which one is your favourite! Me – I love the Balenciaga (sigh), but my wallet loves the Christopher Kon handbag from Town Shoes. I’ve been looking for the perfect bright orange – I think I’ve found it!
my friends adore Balenciaga but the price tag is above my range, I do adore Kate Spade though :)
I agree – although I’ve always wanted a Balenciaga, there’s just no way I can drop more than a mortgage payment on my handbag :)
I have to totally agree with you 9 is divine but oh-so out of my league so 3 it would be! Totally crushing on the shade of green though!
I am thinking I need to go and grab #3. TODAY.
Beautiful colours for Spring. #5- Pink Logo Grab Bag by Michael Kors is my fav.
I normally shy away from logo bags but this one definitely caught my eye. Love the bright pop of colour!
oh! I am in love with the colors – they just SCREAM summer :-) A TAD out of my price range in some cases, but still very covet worthy!
VERY covet worthy! I think under $200 is reasonable if you can only get a few month’s use. That’s why I love the Coach outlet store – you can often grab bright bags for about $149!
I like the modcloth one or the aldo one, reasonable for my wallet!
Yes, the ALDO purse is very reasonable indeed!
I really like the NORONEN, #7 the nice GREEN number.
It’s such a fetching green, isn’t it? Such a happy colour!
Awesome! Loving these bright colours! My faves are 4, 8, and 9! :)
You’ve got great taste Nicole!
How cute! I love a little color in the summer, the little Juicy Couture is adorable but love the Town Shoes Tangerine color bag
Me too! I can’t wait to see it in person – sometimes the shade is a bit off on the screen… hoping it’s gorgeous!
Some neon colours are not really to my liking however I do love the MK purse :)
The trend is definitely for a person who likes to be noticed!
They are all so stylish that I’m not sure I can choose a favourite! My top 4(!) are the Kate Spade (#1), the Balenciaga (#9), the Modcloth (#4) and the one from Aldo (#7).
Hahaha Top 4 – you are a woman after my heart, Sophia! It’s hard for me to choose, too!
Oh my gosh!! These are all absolutely gorgeous bags…I am drooling over these. My favourites are #3 Co-Lab, love this colour and design, #7 NORONEN this is bold and I adore it, and #9 Giant City Tote, this bag belongs on my shoulder! I love everything about it except the price. The colour is a perfect spring accessory and the size is just right. I just bought a pretty pink purse yesterday for the spring, and I bought a coral Guess purse and a grey Guess purse last week…but I could use another one :) I think I need help!
LOVE that you bought a pink and coral purse! It’s often so easy to just fall back on the predictable black or beige hues. Awesome!
I gotta be honest — neon was never my cup of tea. If somebody gave me number 9 as a gift, however, I would not protest…
Hahaha, bonus points to you for recognizing a quality product when you see it!
I love these colours, Lena! Sadly, me too…always pick the pricey one before even seeing the price! I shopping yesterday and bought an orange top from the Gap…deal…a top from the Gap for $11.99…so I had to buy 2 right?? I love these style and fashion posts that you do :)
That IS a deal! Happy you bought two! Thanks Teresa – I love doing the posts too.
My fave is #1… Kate Spade. I think it’s because the black edging really makes the colour look classy, not tacky like brights can sometimes come across.
Great point Sara – the black edging adds just a little bit of contrast which really sets off the design.
The Balenciaga Giant City Tote is on my wishlist… but I never thought I would want it in anything but black! that colour looks so amazing! Great picks, Lena!
Thanks Jenny – it’s amazing how many shades the City Tote comes in!
I like the Kate Spade bag! I just don’t like the price tag.
:( The price tags are for definitely for those with a handbag-obsession, who are willing to dish out!
SO love that neon is in! Can’t wait to bust out the bright teals for Spring!!
YAY! Bright teal is one of my favourite colours!
I love Kate Spade, #1, but a little bit out of my price range :(. Love the spring colours!!!
These are great colours for spring, agreed!
I am always too afraid to invest in these kind of bags that you can only wear in the spring or summer… they are so pretty and nice to look at though! If only I could afford such items! They all look really lovely, Lena!
Thanks Joann! I admit, I’m the same way – and often settle for black. Changing that this year!
I love #6,8&9..but would never spend that much on a purse!! I feel guilty spending $60 on a purse..hahah
Oh Mandy, you have to treat yourself once in a while… no guilt allowed! Love #6 too!
I love the neon colours, I loved them when they first came when I was in public school
and I bought a set of neon fishnet stockings lol
Neon fishnet stockings?? You’re my hero, Debbie!!
I remember I had a navy blue mini dress with horizontal neon pink and yellow stripes and had both yellow and pink neon fishnets and paired them with my white go go boots, and crazy fringed poncho, lol I was such a hippie
Love the Charlotte Street Sylvie, but then I saw the Giant City Tote, Balenciaga. Love em both but my wallet doesn’t!
Yep, they’ll both set you back a *tad* – I think I should add owning a Balenciaga to my bucket list!
#9, but I love them all!
Me too! You’ve got great taste Holly!
I love #3!
It’s definitely one of my favourites Marissa!
I’ve never been a big fan of neon, but I think a neutral outfit with a bright/neon satchel like the aldo one would be really cute!
That’s the perfect way to wear the trend, Carizza – neutrals with a PUNCH! of colour!
i love all the orange ones!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such a gorgeous colour!
Gorgeous bags!! PERFECT for Spring!
Absolutely Darrah, they’re amazing for spring!
what ever happened to the backpack style handbag? it will be a while before i trade my diaper bag (backpack style) for a hand bag but i hope I’ll be able to find a backpack style one by then. they are so hard to find now and they dont even come in cute colors anymore.
I think we’re just waiting for that trend to resurface, but we know it will!
Honestly, I love them all! But I think my favourite is #8
You have great taste, Anne!
LOVE the Charlotte Street Sylvie by Kate Spade!! They’re all gorgeous though!!
Aren’t they?? Love them all!
Neon was a big part of the 80’s when I was a teenager and we totally had a blast with it! I now see that it’s making a comeback today and it’s awesome! I saw a lot of neon coloured clothes at Walmart!
Me too! Just saw them yesterday!
Wow these colours bring back memories. I like the Balenciaga too. The colour is fantasitc.
love these bags, i’d like them all! hard to choose one!
I love them! totally want #4
Funny how neon was in in the 80’s but in my opinion neon should never be in unless it’s for kids