Brights have been upgraded to neons this season. The question is, are they ever truly wearable past the age of 15?
Generally speaking, us darker skinned women have been cajoled into trying a myriad of bright shades over the years – more so than other people, I'd say. My trips to beauty counters in pursuit of a delicate nude often resulted in the opposite – being strongly advised that women with darker skins look "ahmayzing" in purple eyeshadow (there are other shades that suit us y'know). But the thing is, for most of us, brights are already part of our makeup repertoire and something that we're comfortable with. Which is why this season's trend for neon is so exciting; it takes colour to the next frontier.
The innate power of neon to attract attention is evident. Traffic cones, glow sticks and Nicki Minaj: they are all entirely visible from miles away, commanding attention with their Day-Glo majesty. This isn't, and will never be, a dictatorial column, but I'd be remiss if I told you there's a limit to how much neon you should bestow upon your person in one go. One colour at a time has the desired effect, and anything more is fluoro-overload.
I trialled neon shades for a week, and found that a perfect base, without any blush, groomed brows and just a hint of mascara are key to keeping it just-off-the-catwalk-cool. Worn against a wardrobe of neutrals it's the ultimate hit of colour that delivers everything it promises, whether in the form of an acid-green nail, or, a luminous orange lip. There's so much to love about neon, especially on darker skins, no matter how juvenile or unwearable it might seem from the outset. It's pure anarchy for the face, I'm pressed to see what's not to love, and hope you'll feel the same.
Anita's ultimate neon makeup
Short green nails worn against a palette of black clothes are achingly cool.
Nail polish in Va Va Va Voom, £10.25, Orly (graftonsbeauty.co.uk)
Pink on toes (it will be sandal weather, soon, somewhere) looks incredible with open-toed wedges for a splash of colour.
This is serious neon lipstick in a pigment-rich matt formula. It definitely has the potential to "wear you" unless you treat it right – namely by having a flawless base and a fierce attitude.
Rouge Pur Couture 21, Indian Sari, £25, YSL
Glorious bright orange – this is the shade of the season and pretty much suits every skintone.
This is every neon shade, you'd ever need for a very fair price. The yellow and bright blue are particularly epic.
Cream Colour Base in Pink Shock, £14.50, Mac
Use this densely pigmented cream as a shadow, lip or blush – its possibilities are endless.
Anita Bhagwandas is the beauty assistant at Stylist magazine
The innate power of neon to attract attention is evident. Traffic cones, glow sticks and Nicki Minaj: they are all entirely visible from miles away, commanding attention with their Day-Glo majesty. This isn't, and will never be, a dictatorial column, but I'd be remiss if I told you there's a limit to how much neon you should bestow upon your person in one go. One colour at a time has the desired effect, and anything more is fluoro-overload.
I trialled neon shades for a week, and found that a perfect base, without any blush, groomed brows and just a hint of mascara are key to keeping it just-off-the-catwalk-cool. Worn against a wardrobe of neutrals it's the ultimate hit of colour that delivers everything it promises, whether in the form of an acid-green nail, or, a luminous orange lip. There's so much to love about neon, especially on darker skins, no matter how juvenile or unwearable it might seem from the outset. It's pure anarchy for the face, I'm pressed to see what's not to love, and hope you'll feel the same.
Anita's ultimate neon makeup My ultimate neon nails
Ice Neon polish in Toxic Apple, £5, Models OwnShort green nails worn against a palette of black clothes are achingly cool.
Nail polish in Va Va Va Voom, £10.25, Orly (graftonsbeauty.co.uk)
Pink on toes (it will be sandal weather, soon, somewhere) looks incredible with open-toed wedges for a splash of colour.
My ultimate neon lips
Lipstick in Immodest, £16, IllamasquaThis is serious neon lipstick in a pigment-rich matt formula. It definitely has the potential to "wear you" unless you treat it right – namely by having a flawless base and a fierce attitude.
Rouge Pur Couture 21, Indian Sari, £25, YSL
Glorious bright orange – this is the shade of the season and pretty much suits every skintone.
My ultimate neon eyes
i-Divine Acid, £7.99, Sleek MakeupThis is every neon shade, you'd ever need for a very fair price. The yellow and bright blue are particularly epic.
Cream Colour Base in Pink Shock, £14.50, Mac
Use this densely pigmented cream as a shadow, lip or blush – its possibilities are endless.
Anita Bhagwandas is the beauty assistant at Stylist magazine
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