Megastars like KK, Blake Lively and the overly sweet Arianna Grande have recently been shining bright in neon green fashions.

I used to wear neon pink in the late 80s and early 90s. After a long absence, neon’s back for 2018/19, and this time it’s green.

In fact, we’ve witnessed dayglow shades on the catwalks of multiple designers for several seasons now, including that of Jeremy Scott, Delpozo and Maryam Nassir Zadeh Collection.

Want to try the eye-catching trend? I’d do it in small doses rather than the full “Kim Kardashian”, who rocked up in full-on neon and metallic, in a neon green Lambo to a friend’s wedding last week. A bride’s worst nightmare. While attending the wedding in Florida with husband Kanye West, Kim certainly didn’t drop her ‘all eyes on me’ mantra.

The knee-length dress is by latex rubber designer Atsuko Kudo. She completed the sexy ensemble with Gianvito Rossi snakeskin sandals.

Staying in the head-turning theme, the 37-year-old wore a neon two-piece to LIV Nightclub at the Fontainebleau in Miami. Kim took the trend one step further by incorporating neon into her beauty look, adding a pop of colour to her grey latex Atsuko Kudo mini dress and clear Yeezy heels with a long green wig while out on the town in Miami.

It was impossible to miss Blake Lively on the streets in Tribeca, New York, in this suit – which I love. It was a very loud Versace ensemble, complete with a jacket, matching trews and sweater.

The 30-year-old completed her designer look with colourful Christian Louboutin crystal-embellished velvet pumps and a swipe of neon pink lippy.

 Newly engaged Ariana Grande, 25, snapped a selfie with fiancé Pete Davidson wearing a neon jacket.

If you are not a child of the ’80s, neon might be a wholly new trend for you.

To stylishly pull it off in the real world without going overboard, opt for neon silhouettes that aren’t too complicated and neutral clothing.

Spice up basics with accessories in highlighter hues. A neon clutch will have you looking trendy and not like a glo-stick.

Shoppers have mocked online retailer Pretty Little Thing for selling a ridulous high-vis jacket for £45.

The British brand’s Neon Yellow High Vis Coat is described online as being ‘seriously cool’ and a ‘statement jacket for festival season’. However, many social media users have been left unconvinced, with one questioning: ‘That has got to be a joke?’

Describing the jacket to customers, Pretty Little Thing says on its website: ‘Girl, get ready to get noticed in this seriously cool high vis coat.

Featuring a florescent yellow high vis material with reflective panels, hood and oversized fit. But not everyone is convinced by the jacket, suggesting that it is a step too far. A typical hi-vis jacket can be purchased for around £20. Or you can pick one up on the side of the road anywhere there’s motorway roadworks.

However, claim to have long been a fan of the hi-vis trend, with: ‘Everyone made fun of me for wanting a high vis jacket at the start of the year but LOOKS WHOS A FASHION ICON NOW.’… mmmm?

But a word of warning. Please don’t go robbing a Lollipop Lady.

We’re gradually coming to the end of a sweltering August, much of it spent by me in the Balearics. Having spent most of it complaining to my poor husband about how rubbish our Med-based air-conditioning is, I’ve been contemplating ways to keep cool.

One of the worst (first world) problems is having long thick hair. Which I do, so I had a couple of inches cut off the length.  Nevertheless, it still creates a sweaty back and neck.

So, we girls all reach for the nearest bobble and pop it up into a messy top knot or bun. Well, I do. It’s a timeless, sexy, boho look.

In recent years, the bun has spread to the male species, and the ‘Man Bun’ is a trend. Think David Beckham, think Harry Styles, think Russell Brand.

For those boho guys who are too impatient to grow their actual hair (or don’t have enough to do so), the “clip-on man bun” is on sale now.

There have always been fake clip-on buns for girls, but with the man-bun trend, it was only a matter of time before someone spotted the gap in the market.

Groupon has posted a tongue-in-cheek offer for a £9.99 clip-on man bun that, fortunately, knows just how ridiculous it is: “This attachable—and, equally important, detachable—man bun lets you blend in with your surroundings, putting it on when you smell fair-trade coffee or hear a banjo, and taking it off when someone utters the word bro.”

I’ll leave you with that thought and move onto this week’s issue. Silver was seen everywhere on the VMAs Red Carpet this week, Botox is now available at Superdrug and we discover a new bra which adapts to our everchanging breasts.

It seems it was all about the colour silver on this year’s VMAS red carpet. That’s MTV’s Video Music Awards 2018, if you’re slightly off grid right now.

In previous years bold and bright colours as well as other metallics such as gold and copper were the standout, however this year silver seemed to be the reoccurring theme for the night.

I’m more partial to gold it has to be said, but I love the youthful, futuristic glamour this metallic shade brings to an event like this.

From Ariana Grande in a structured space-like design and Ashanti shimmering in a sexy metallic dress, to the queen of awards ceremonies Jennifer Lopez, the shine was very real on the red carpet this year as silvertook the spotlight.

Expect to see it filter through to a high street near you, just in time for Christmas Party Season.

Welcome to mid-August and I’m back on the heavenly island of Mallorca. It’s that time of the year when absolutely every flight seems to have a three-hour delay.

Following the very warm temperatures all across Europe, the inevitable storms arrive, causing every airline to struggle with a backlog of late arrivals and departures. I thought I’d be safe flying with BA, while Ryanair pilots were on strike, but it took an excruciating 12 hours, door to door, from home in London to here in Mallorca.

On top of that, upon arrival my car battery was dead and I had to get a taxi (first world problems, I hear you cry). It was a strain on the old ticker, as the Balearic taxi drivers resemble suicidal Formula One racers.

But let’s face it, it would be weird if there was ever a summer without delays, passport control queues and pilots going on strike. All the more time to read a good book, and my recommendations this month are The Secret DJwhich is an insight into the life of an anonymous DJ’s antics on the white isle (we had fun guessing his identity). I’d also recommend Ibiza-based novel – and great poolside reading – One Day In This Promised Land, by Ryan Greenpike. It features of intertwined short stories about various White Island characters, from the party rep, to the drug dealer to the starry-eyed clubber, all on the island of Ibiza.

Having been married to a DJ for over 20 years, and spending every summer in Ibiza during that time, these books contained more than a few stories that felt very close to home. I’d thoroughly recommend both books if you’re heading away in the coming weeks.

Onto this week’s blog and we check out how to tackle ‘chub rub’, find out how tiny the dental floss bikini really is, and most interestingly, discover the top ten best-selling fashion items of the year so far.

Enjoy.

Fast-changing fashion trends can be hard to keep up with – but how many of these must-have pieces do you have adorning your wardrobe? I know it’s only August, but before we start concentrating on autumn/winter wear, let’s check out the most popular items that summer 2018 has delivered.

The top ten best-selling items of 2018 have been revealed in a new report, and far from being wardrobe staples, they include a pair of rubber sliders, a £270 belt and some futuristic-looking high top trainers. I don’t know whether to be proud or embarrassed to admit – I have them all.

That’s according to Lyst.com, who have published the latest instalment of their quarterly index, listing the most sought-after pieces of the season. The report, produced in partnership with The Business of Fashion, ranks fashion’s hottest brands and biggest products.

Topping the list of best-selling products is Louis Vuitton’s classic Neverfull bag – but with a price tag of £920 and upwards, clever shoppers are snapping up ‘pre-owned’, or second-hand models on eBay.

The popular tote was closely followed by a pair of metallic sneakers from Golden Goose, sequin-covered ankle boots and a pink bomber jacket from Acne.

A pair of high-top trainers, a sports hoodie and a pair of Topshop Joni jeans also made the list.

According to the global fashion search platform, Spanish fashion house Balenciaga is officially the ‘hottest brand in fashion’, beating luxury label Gucci to second place. I have the crazy huge Balenciaga trainers, which are like walking in moon boots.

The top 10 hottest products on the Lyst Index

1. Louis Vuitton’s pre-owned Neverfull bag
2. Golden Goose Superstar metallic sneaker
3. Gucci ‘Pursuit’ rubber slide (£180)
4. Acne pale pink Clear bomber jacket
5. Gucci GG logo belt (£270)
6. Maison Margiela sequin ankle boots (around £2,000)
7. Balenciaga Speed trainer (£495)
8. Off-White black brushed diagonal hoodie
9. Topshop black Joni jeans (£36)
10. Loewe leather trimmed woven rafia tote

THE DENTAL FLOSS BIKINI

THEY say less is more – and that is generally true with sexy bikini trends. But here we are talking “even less”. In fact, Dental Floss springs to mind, as we feature our final bikini fashion this summer.

The Floss bikini trend features the smallest of swimwear with tiny ties that look like they could snap under the slightest pressure. Not for the faint hearted (or those susceptible to pressure).

Resembling the string, paper knickers beauticians give you for a spray tan, these miniscule bottoms are perfect for an (almost) all over tan.

The Love Islanders proved that bikini bottoms requiring a magnifying glass are bang on trend this season, but it’s a massive no from me. I’ve seen them everywhere in Magaluf and San Antonio this summer. I couldn’t feel less comfortable at the sight.

Nevertheless, here are the stars who love nothing more than their disappearing swimwear…

If you are looking to steal the style of the stars, you can do it without breaking the bank. Because, let’s face it, there’s barely anything to buy.

This look has been popular on the beaches of Brazil for well over 40 years but it’s only in 2018 that us Brits appear to have felt brave enough to bare so much flesh. Perhaps the climate change has some positives?