Color Trend: Cobalt Blue

As I've taken off a few months to adjust to motherhood, I've been continually struck by one thing this spring and summer - COLOR. It's everywhere. You can't go into a store without seeing splashes of color everywhere. Usually, I'm more of a black and white kind of girl, but wearing bright colors in the summer somehow makes the heat more bearable.

One color that really has gotten my attention is COBALT BLUE. It's such a fun color and looks good on all skin tones. The spring runways were filled with this rich, sexy color and it has carried into summer. Mulberry creative director Emma Hill was quoted as saying, "Cobalt is the new black!" This is possible because it's an easy color to transition from day to night. It's brighter than navy and deeper than royal blue and can can add a splash to anything you wear.

So, if you are really feeling the trend, try wearing a cobalt blue cocktail dress to dinner or to a wedding. Or, sport cobalt blue pants or shorts out around town (This has been seen on celebrities from Ashley Green to Heidi Klum).

If you are a little color shy, try mixing a great cobalt blue handbag with an outfit for a sure pop of color. Or, try some great cobalt blue shoes for the perfect mix. If you want to be even more subtle, try cobalt blue earrings or a necklace.

Anyway you try it, this shade of blue will be modern and flattering!