Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Oceans of Blue

Turquoise is the season of the color. However, keep in mind the turquoise family also expands into the blues. The blue trend is leaking hues from bright cobalt's and southwestern turquoise's to indigo navy's and baby pastels. The different shades aren't shy so, mock the marbled blues you see in an oceans tints by mixing different hues to make bold blue statements.

BCBG did a great job incorporating a monochromatic mixture of blues with this Printed Draped Tank. The entire look reminds me of ocean waves with its gradient colors and movement in its fishtail hemline.


Stella & Dot's Cortez Turquoise & Suede Necklace is a great narration of statement! A radiant shade of turquoise from the tropical sea colors stones that dangle on an espresso waxed cord. The look is finished with wooden rings and a chocolate sueded tie closure.  

Dip your feet into cobalt blue with Steve Madden's 'Loyyall' platform pump. Use this shoe as the statement to your outfit and really make it pop by wearing it with a black cocktail dress so all the attention goes to your toes! Then, finish accessorizing with the same cobalt hue.

The dark ink navy paired with a croc-embossed design on this Gianni Bini Gretchen Satchel is contemporary and sophisticated. The deep indigo color makes this handbag versatile.

The softer, more muted side of blues are great to use as neutrals to pair with bolder blues! Forever21's Modern Slip Dress would look fabulous finished with ink navy shoes and handbag. Or, if there is a chill in the air, cover up with a dark navy cardigan. Keep in mind, just because the lace is black,  doesn't mean to accessorize with black. This is your chance to add depth of color and really play into the mismatching fun of the blue trend.