The fireworks of Fourth of July may be behind us, but now that temperatures are soaring the sizzle and pop  of neon bright accessories feel completely right to liven up a summer wardrobe.   

 Neon accessories aren't just for teens, just look at how Diane Kruger wore a yellow-green Alessandra Rich dress with an unexpected pop of neon orange to the Liaisons Au Louvre charity dinner in Paris recently. It was a fresh and interesting way of wearing color to a formal affair.

For an everyday look, neon bangles mixed in with gold or leather bracelets look cool whether you're wearing a swimsuit or cut-off denim shorts and a striped T-shirt. Ettika makes some super flashy bangles with rhinestones wrapped in neon string. And as we mentioned in a previous post, Braced-lets are basically the elastic part taken from braces, but done in the most vivid shades. When put together with equally bright brackets, one would never know the components were meant  for the mouth.

Christopher Kane's exclusive clutches for netaporter.com bring his laser-cut leather is front and center, this time done in eye-popping hues like neon yellow, green and pink. These would be the ultimate accessory to an all-white poolside ensemble.

 These strappy neon yellow platforms from Electric Blue feel part disco, part Tron, and the unexpected combo of dark blue suede sole with bright yellow straps isn't for the person who merely wants to blend in.

For incorporating a more subtle pop of neon into your summer look, try a bangle like this one from Asos. It's primarily wood, but with a super bright yellow stripe on  one side. The electric blue watch from Nixon is also an easy flash of color. It's sporty and sleek and works with athletic wear as it does a beach look.

To keep neon looking ultra-feminine, this pop of pink necklace from Adia Kibur  looks polished and playful at the same time. And the retro-style shades from Karen Walker have a florescent yellow lucite stripe that jumps out against the primarily black statement frames.

With summer now in full swing, throw on some acid brights and sporty shades of neon to savor the sizzling Southern California climate.

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-- Melissa Magsaysay

Princess Charlene of Monaco, who wore a sky-blue Karl Lagerfeld ensemble for her civil marriage ceremony on Friday and a Giorgio Armani Prive gown for the religious ceremony Saturday, changed into an elegant, sleeveless white gown with tiered ruffles for the evening reception. Many royals from countries around the world wore full regalia to the reception, which made supermodel Naomi Campbell's tight white dress with cutouts and feathered shoulders stand out all the more: She looked like something out of Vegas burlesque, to this observer at any rate. [FabSugar]

British-royal sister-in-law Pippa Middleton has landed the August cover of the Tatler, where she talks about having freckles (among other things). [People]

Fashion designer Hussein Chalayan opened "Fashion Narratives," a major exhibition of his work, at Paris' Musee des Arts Decoratifs. The show starts with a dress unearthed from the garden of a London vicarage. Chalayan buried it there in 1993 when he was a student at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Chalayan often mixes political commentary and artistic references into his work. And showing in an exhibition suits it well. "The mannequins allow the viewer to spend as much time as they like with the clothes," Chalayan said. "In a fashion show, we decide how long it should be." [Telegraph]

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber's February cover for Vanity Fair -- the one showing the young singer's face covered in lipstick smooch prints -- is on track to be the worst-selling issue of the magazine in 12 years. Teen Vogue and People also had below-average sales when Bieber was featued on the cover. Why? The young man can sell nail polish and fragrances, but his core fan group of young teens probably isn't as interested in reading glossy magazines. [WWD] 

Michelle Obama, Gisele Bündchen and Cate Blanchett were among women named by top designers as "icons of American style"  in an informal Vogue survey. Wait a minute. Gisele and Cate? Yup. One is Brazilian, the other Australian, but they have a certain American vibe, the designers said. Go figure. [Vogue]

Salvatore Ferragamo plans to announce a jewelry collaboration with Bulgari at a lunch on Tuesday. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

Ashley Tisdale wore a Mara Hoffman striped bikini to her 26th-birthday bash on Saturday. It was a Malibu beach party, of course! [People]

A new photo book "Northern Women in Chanel" showcases an array of Chanel designs worn by top Scandinavian and Baltic models. The book is a collaboration between photographer Peter Farago and his wife, stylist Ingela Klemetz-Farago, and it's available online from Farago Publishing. [The Cut] 

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-- Susan Denley

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Trawling daily deals websites has become a bit of a hobby for us — but it doesn't exactly feel like a good deed (more like a burgeoning addiction). That's why we were elated to learn about SocialGoodies.com, a new fashion, accessories and gifts daily deals site that donates 20% of all gross sales to charity.

Launched in late May by Carie Salter, a young mom in Pasadena who's packing a Harvard MBA degree, SocialGoodies hatched from an idea Salter had when while consulting for a nonprofit organization.

"I found that nonprofits had been — and continue to be — hit very hard by the recession," she said. "Instead of writing a meaningful personal check to a given charity, I wanted to create a business that could generate funds for a variety of different charities for many years to come. At the time, online deal sites were beginning to gain popularity, and I thought this would be a great way to raise money for amazing nonprofit organizations."

Here's how it works: A deal offer comes into your inbox every morning, showcasing merchandise discounted more than 50% off retail. If you choose to buy the goodies, you are taken to a page where you are able to choose one of three charities to donate to by way or your purchase — or split your donation among all three organizations.

The site's charities rotate monthly, and Salter pre-screens the national charities "so our customers have confidence that the 20% of their purchase price going to charity will be used for good," she noted.

And the merchandise is great — recent treasures have included Kor water bottles, 80s Purple sunglasses and Kristen Elspeth jewelry — discounted from 50% to 70% off. Upcoming deals include discounts on Shoebuy.com (July 6) and Elva Fields jewelry (July 8.) 

"We like to say that we offer a true guilt-free shopping experience because we turn every purchase into an opportunity to meaningfully give back," said Salter, adding that the company's current goal is to raise $2 million in two years (total donations are already at around $27,000.)

Resident Image stylist and market editor Melissa Magsaysay soothes your sartorial woes in the weekly Your Stylist blog column.

If you thought leopard print was a passing fad relegated to last fall, or just something the Kardashians wear a lot of to attract even more attention, think again. The spotty print is here to stay and it's turning up for fall and pre-fall collections and even at cosmetics counters.

The animal print craze is most likely an extension of the wild kingdom-esque trend that was seen on so many designers' fall runways. The luxe version, however, included lots of fur trims, fur coats and fur bags. The leopard, snake and cheetah prints seen everywhere from denim to dresses are a little more tame than the way the animal trend turned out on the runways, but still manage to carry out the same idea with plenty of texture and exotic inspiration.

Denim label Current/Elliott has printed its stiletto skinny jean with a beige and black cheetah motif ($198 Ron Herman on Melrose Avenue) that's a bit washed out and faded, so it doesn't read like a pair of tight pants that only the lead singer of an 80s hair metal band could love.

They would look great with a heather gray T-shirt for the  earlier and warmer fall months and just as chic with a black cashmere crew neck sweater and a pair of black ballet flats for fall and winter. The skinny silhouette and cheetah print are reminiscent of an early-60s Edie Sedgwick. 

Gap 1969 denim is also working animal prints heavily into their fall offering with skinny and straight leg
jeans emblazoned with subtle leopard and snake prints ($80 at Gap - available in August). These jeans are great for anyone who wants to dabble in the trend, without having to invest too much. These pants are well-priced and understated enough that the animal print isn't immediately noticeable, but rather adds an unexpected twist to typical skinny jeans.

Perhaps the most surprising items to carry out the animal trend, are the leopard print makeup palettes like the powder from Dior's Mitzah collection  (available in August at Sephora) and Dolce and Gabbana's Animalier bronzer ($50 at Saks Fifth Avenue). They both look so perfect and delicately spotted, one might not want to ruin the effect by actually using them.

Animal prints will be popping up on all sorts of accessories as well, and the leopard spotted ankle booties from Tod's ($945 at Tod's boutiques, available in August) are a sleek and chic approach to the trend. These will look great with slim black trousers or cropped leggings or even act as a nice alternative to black pumps or flats when worn with a simple black shift dress. Like the Current/Elliott cheetah print jeans, these ankle booties have a 1960's Mod feel to them.

Don't be afraid of the wild animal trend for fall, it might come across as aggressive or overdone if piled on in multiples, but with more tame pieces like the ones coming out for fall, you can mix it into your wardrobe as subtly printed denim worn with classics or dainty palettes stowed away in your makeup bag.

-- Melissa Magsaysay

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Photos (From top) Current/Elliott cheetah print stiletto jeans. Credit: Current/Elliott. Gap 1969 snake skin print jeans. Credit: Gap.  Dior powder palette. Credit: Dior. Dolce and Gabbana Animalier bronzer palette. Credit: Dolce and Gabbana.  Tod's boot in leopard print pony hair. Credit: Tod's.

Add the World Wildlife Fund to Forever 21's quirky collaborations (remember last year's kiddie-cum-hipster Minnie Mouse/Disney capsule collection?).

With this latest alliance, the L.A.-based chain chain is giving back, joining with the nonprofit WWF, the world's leading conservation organization.

Their T-shirt collaboration is comprised of three tank tops and five tees photo-printed with gorgeous animal faces, including an elephant, a tiger and a pair of gawking giraffes.

Silhouettes are drapey and slightly oversized, lending the collection the requisite Forever 21 hipster vibe. And the price, as usual, is nice; each tee sells for $14.80, with $1 from each shirt sold donated to the World Wildlife Fund.

-- Emili Vesilind

Photo: Looks from Forever 21's new WWF collaboration. Credit: Forever 21

Day three of Monaco's wedding extravaganza Saturday was the kind of lovely, pomp-and-festivity-filled event we love to fawn over. Charlene Wittstock wore an off-white silk Duchesse Giorgio Armani Privé dress with a long train and long veil made from silk tulle. The train is seen to full advantage in the photo below of the bride being escorted to the service by her dad, Michael Kenneth Wittstock. The dress was embellished with flowery embroidery, crafted with stones in gold shades, along with Swarovski crystals and mother of pearl teardrops in white and gold hues. 

Prince Albert II wore the cream-colored summer uniform of the palace guards, along with medals including the French Legion of Honor and the Order of the Grimaldi. The service was conducted in French, which the bride, who was born in Zimbabwe and was on the South African Olympic swim team, has studied for months. 

The religious ceremony (capped by a gourmet dinner, light show and fireworks) followed a civil ceremony on Friday in the prince's throne room and an Eagles concert on Thursday. [People] [Zimbio]

-- Susan Denley

Photos, from top: Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco are cheered on by well-wishers (credit: Andreas Rentz / Getty Images); Charlene is escorted to the service by her father Michael Kenneth Wittstock. (Sean Gallup / Getty Images). 

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Over the last year or so, it seems like every stylish woman I know has been wearing a kind of putty colored, beigey-grayish nail polish. In fact, even I, something of a nail traditionalist -- one might say a bore with my same-old, same-old French manicure -- succumbed and started sporting the color.

Why? Where did this craze for this particular color come from?

Most likely from Chanel Makeup, and specifically from its global creative director, Peter Philips. Philips discovered the color blend accidentally, dubbed it Particuliere and used it on models' nails at Chanel's runway show in October 2009 showcasing designer Karl Lagerfeld's women's ready-to-wear collection for spring-summer 2010.

Chanel is among the most influential taste-makers in the world of makeup, so of course the color caught on and was used and copied everywhere.  Our Booth Moore had a chance to talk with Philips about his three-year tenure with the company and about what we'll find on makeup shelves next. Read about it here. 

As for me, I'm going for a manicure!

--Susan Denley

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Photo: Chanel Le Vernis nail polish, one of the products created by Peter Philips, global creative director of Chanel makeup. Credit: Chanel.

 
Exclusive contracts be darned! Photos of supermodel Kate Moss' wedding to rocker Jamie Hince hit the wires right away after their wedding on Friday in Southrop, England -- even though we thought we'd have to wait until Vogue's September issue to see some bridal pics, since Vogue is planning a big spread devoted to the nuptials. Moss wore a vintage-style gown by John Galliano, with a diaphanous skirt that showed off her long legs.  Hince was in a light blue Stefano Pilati for YSL suit, giving his ensemble a rock twist with a pair of sunglasses. Kate's daugher, Lila Grace, was among the 15 bridesmaids, some of whom are shown here. [Daily Mail]

Meanwhile, over in Monaco, Prince Albert married former South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in a civil ceremony during Day 2 of their wedding extravaganza. (Day 1 was marked by an Eagles concert; Day 3 on Saturday will be an elaborate religious ceremony with 2,000 invited guests, a dinner for 500 and fireworks over the Mediterranean.) For the civil ceremony, in the prince's Throne Room, Wittstock wore a rather demure sky blue Chanel ensemble. Here, Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan delivers a speech outside after the ceremony, as the royal couple look on. This wedding is one we have mixed feelings about. Rumors swirled that Wittstock was going to back out, given the prince's apparent propensity for having children out of wedlock (two have been acknowledged so far). But who can resist a good party?   [Los Angeles Times] 

PHOTOS: Prince Albert II of Monaco and Charlene Wittstock marry

--Susan Denley

Photos, from top:  Jamie Hince and Kate Moss surrounded by some of their bridesmaids. Credit: Johnathan Short / Associated Press

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco listen to a speech by Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan after their civil marriage ceremony on Friday. Credit: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images   

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A few notable happenings for a more stylish weekend:

SALES

THVM & Friends sample and summer sale Through Sunday: Indie-minded boutique THVM is clearing space for fall inventory by discounting spring and summer stock -- from brands including Endovanera, Raquel Allegra and Nortwick -- up to 70%. 

1317 Palmetto St., Los Angeles. (213) 617-0667. Daily 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

John Fluevog annual summer sale Through July 31: Snag Fluevog's funky shoes and accessories at up to 70% off at the shop's annual summer sale.

7475 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. (323) 951-9555. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Creatures of Comfort seasonal sale Through Saturday: Get up to 50% off spring/summer merch from brands including Isabel Marant and Rachel Comey -- both in store and online.

This is going to be a weekend for weddings: Supermodel Kate Moss and rocker Jamie Hince of the Kills plan to marry at her home in the Cotswolds, and it will be interesting to see if any pictures leak out before a spread on the event is published in Vogue's September issue, under exclusive contract. We do know that the fallen-from-grace John Galliano designed Moss' gown, and that she plans to wear Louboutins. And we also know that the couple wore blue -- he a teal jacket, she a romantic vintage aquamarine dress -- to their rehearsal dinner Thursday night. [Telegraph]  

Meanwhile in Monaco, Prince Albert is to wed former South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock in a multiple-day extravaganza involving a civil ceremony Friday, a religious ceremony Saturday, a performance by the Eagles, a light show and fireworks -- all estimated to cost upward of $65 million. The guest list is eclectic, including Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Desmond Tutu, Nicolas Sarkozy, King Gustav of Sweden, Naomi Campbell and Karl Lagerfeld. There is to be a wedding gown by Giorgio Armani and dinner for 500 prepared by Alain Ducasse. It's the most exciting event in Monaco since Albert's father, Prince Rainier, married Grace Kelly in 1956. And it appears it's going forward, despite lots of rumors that the bride may be having second thoughts about the marriage.  [People]

"L.A. scares the crap out of me." So says Emma Watson in an interview with British Harper's Bazaar, whose August cover she graces. "I feel if I have to work out four hours a day, and count the calories of everything I put in my mouth, and have Botox at 22, and obsess about how I look the whole time, I will go mad, I will absolutely lose it." Gosh, Emma, L.A. really isn't all that bad!  [Telegraph]

Los Angeles interior designer Kelly Weartsler is opening up a new boutique in August, at the corner of Melrose and Croft Avenue, not far from Melrose Place. It's a spacious corner location and likely will house items for the home and her ready-to-wear collection. [Mondette] 

Nathan Clark, inventor of Clark's Desert Boot, has died at age 94. Ten million pairs of the boot have been sold since it was introduced in 1949. [WWD]   

Coty Prestige is launching its newest Jil Sander scent, Eve, described as a fruity chypre oriental with notes of grapefruit and red currant. [WWD] (Subscription required.) 

Three Canadian companies have been ordered to pay about $2.5 million to Louis Vuitton and Burberry for selling knockoffs of their handbags. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

And counterfeit "designer" bags seem to be proliferating, with very, very good fakes fooling women who've spent hundreds of dollars thinking they were getting the real deal. [The Cut]

-- Susan Denley

Photo: Monaco's Prince Albert and fiancee Charlene Wittstock arrive at that other recent royal wedding, that of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in April. Credit: Associated Press

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