Pop goes the lipstick: 2014's neon trend makes a dazzling comeback

Remember the pop of colour that had everyone obsessed between 2012 and 2014? Electric pinks and highlighter yellows to zesty lime greens and shocking blues; those years were a playground for fashion lovers unafraid to turn heads.

Crop tops over shirts, peplum everything, skater skirts and bomber jackets in every wild fabric imaginable - yes, we went there.

Shoe laces glowed, socks were frilly, earrings were bigger than your head, and hair? Pastel, rainbow, braided, basically, the louder the better. And don’t even get me started on the bright coloured lipsticks we wore. 

Now, neon isn’t just a memory anymore; we're back with a bang, baby! Chloé brought it back full force on their Spring/Summer 2026 runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Delicate dresses got a jolt with neon flashes, sharp tailoring popped with electric accents, and the energy of those street-style photos? Still unforgettable. Neon is back, bold and unmissable.

Time to dig out that Saint Germain coloured lipstick hiding at the bottom of your drawer. Slap it on, add a neon pop somewhere in your outfit … or just get a new one, because old make-up isn’t cute and can actually cause breakouts or infections.

The beauty of "Saint Germain" is that it’s bright enough to be noticed, yet soft enough to wear without feeling over the top.

For an effortless look, swipe it straight onto bare lips for a pop that doesn’t need much else, or layer over a nude gloss to soften it.

For anyone who hasn’t tried it, it’s a cool-toned, candy-pink shade not screaming neon, but bold enough to catch attention.

The beauty is that it works with almost any outfit. Pair it with your go-to black blazer and skinny jeans for a pop of colour during a work meeting or brunch.

Throw it on with a neon crop top and high-waisted shorts for a weekend market or festival vibe. For the evening, let it complement metallics or crisp whites; your lips do all the talking while the outfit stays chic.

Because the 2012-2014 neon vibe isn’t done with us yet, and neither are we. The runway reminded us that those bright days of 2012-2014 weren’t a phase.