It was cold and therefore I decided to colour block with a mint blue sweater and Neon hi-low hem pleated skirt. The two colours are both outstanding but still blend.

Two trends that have really been making rounds this Spring/Summer or “Winter” for us who are in the Southern hemisphere are mint and neon hues. Mint hues are not just about bright blue, they also include pastel yellow, baby pink, sky blue and lilac .

The bolder neon colours are hues that are an exaggeration of natural shades, the most common being green, yellow and blue. The two tones can be paired together to achieve the sought-after colour block effect, which involves pairing garments that are on the exact opposite on the colour wheel with matching intensity.

So if you are going to invest in the mint and neon trend it would be advisable to get pieces that are compatible with the season. In this cold weather, ideal pieces would be sweaters, pants, blazers, leather jackets or scarves. These are safe choices for those that are still a bit sceptical about the trend.