Forget the leg warmers and head-to-toe bright wardrobes, but after 25 years, ‘80s fashions are back

It seems as though fashion is making its way back to the ‘80s; with the reawakening of ‘hammer pants', prominently structured shoulders, polka dots and spandex workout gear. Personally, my first reaction to the news of an ‘80s revival made me want to run and hide, but designers have taken the essence from the power dressing era and refined them into modern, wearable designs.

One fab ‘80s renewal that's on the fashion radar for spring is neon colours. Fashionistas and plain Jane's alike can sport the neon look by following a few simple guidelines. Trust me, you won't be mistaken for an extra from The Wedding Singer.

The trick to incorporating neon colours into your day-to-day wear, while maintaining a contemporary look is to match neon accents with neutral pieces. Don't go overboard! Secondly, keep accessories minimal and understated--avoid matching your hoops and bangles with your neon tights. If you're a little uncertain about dressing in such vibrant colours, wear them on your bottom half, it's less audacious.

Here are a few ideas on how to get your wardrobe shining with neon flair...

For a daywear look, keep your outfit simple by pairing a fuchsia scarf with an understated trench coat or electric blue tights with a gray jumper. For an evening look, try a highlighter yellow mini with an off white blouse and black heels.

If you're an accessory addict, sport a flashy handbag in your favourite neon colour to give any outfit a look of fluorescent flair. Show off a pair of multi coloured wafer shades, which is not only stylish but also practical. Match some funky neon jewellery to infuse your otherwise run-of-the-mill-outfit.

One cost effective way to incorporate this vibrant revival into your cosmetic routine is with Orly's High Voltage nail polish collection, $7.50. Some fantastic new lacquers from the collection include Heat Wave- a sparkling Orange glow, Hot Shot- a fearless neon pink, Charged Up- a vibrant purple and Live Wire- a radiant yellow. Each shade will give your attire that minimalist punch of bright!

Whichever way you choose to style this trend, have fun and wear your neon's loud and proud!