All black (with lace, pleats and neon)

So this is a major departure for me, considering I am scared to death of wearing black – in the daytime at least.

But my sister passed on this (unworn) dress to me, and I thought it was so pretty with the lace panel and pleated front that I had to find a way of styling it. So when Everybody Everywhere for June was neon, it seemed the perfect opportunity to wear it my way – with some of the brightest accessories known to man 😉

I kept all the basics of the outfit – dress, jeans and shoes – black to prevent the silhouette from being broken up. So that left me to add neon in the form of my satchel and yellow scarf, a touch of purple in a reduced necklace from Boots (so cheap!) and my new favourite Models Own nail colour. (I know, I know, I say that about every new nail colour.)

And for those of you who are watching the Euro 2012 football, I am wearing orange in support of Holland… I’m not supporting England this year due to the woefully bad team and lack of any respectable players. Now I’m a big footie fan, but until we have a team I have any respect for, then it’s Holland all the way for me…!

Hope you’re all well and enjoying a good start to the week 🙂

Catherine x

Dress: Hand-me-down, Jeans: River Island, Wedges: ASOS, Scarf: ASOS, Bag: The Satchel Co, Necklace: Boots (currently on sale instore), Sunglasses: Therapy at House of Fraser, Watch: 4itgirls.co.uk, Rings L-R: Boots / H&M / H&M, Gummy bangles: eBay, Rubber studded bangle: San Francisco giftshop, Heart charm bracelet: Tiffany & Co, Nails: Models Own Hedkandi Beach Party HK01