#flash-messages {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  
  #flash-messages .alert {
    background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Light background */
    color: #212529; /* Dark text */
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    animation: fadeInOut 5s forwards; /* Add animation */
  }
  
  /* Add specific classes for success, error, etc. */
  .alert.success { background-color: #d4edda; color: #155724; }
  .alert.error { background-color: #f8d7da; color: #721c24; }
  .alert.info { background-color: #d1ecf1; color: yellow; }
  
  /* Fade-in and fade-out animation */
  @keyframes fadeInOut {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    10% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  }