Color Trend - Blue

Wrapping up my series on color trends for Spring / Summer 2009 is the blues.

Pantone, the color experts, really only name one shade of blue this season, Palace Blue, as a trend color, but I am also including Slate Gray in this post because of its blue undertones.

According to Pantone, "Palace Blue, a favorite among designers this season, takes a steadfast, classic, spring navy-like tone and makes it sparkle. Paired with just about any color in the report, it offers many intriguing spring combinations."

Blue looks stunning when worn with greys and black and very clean looking with white so try adding a bold blue accent, like a statement necklace, to brighten your neutral outfit.

Pantone's cool Slate Gray is a nuanced neutral that can be paired with any of the other nine colors in the report. Wearing it with a soft pink is subtle and very feminine, but contrasting it with one of the bright colors makes it edgy and bold.

I can picture this necklace worn with a white linen blouse and black pants for crisp, clean summer look. Think of it on a hot pink, bright yellow or orange top for a very modern statement. Keep it simple. Keep it updated. Keep it new!

Remember as the great Coco Chanel once said, "The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good, on you!" For more information on the Pantone color report, click here.

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