Summertime Blues: Cool Blue Finds

The clear blue sky, sparkling blue-green water, bluebirds, bluebells- there isn’t anything blue that isn’t happy. Blue is the perfect color-boost for summer, making eyes and pearly whites pop and accenting sun-kissed glowing skin. Inject some navy, cerulean or periwinkle into your summer wardrobe and instantly feel the mood-enhancing effects. Turns out that summertime blues are actually a good thing.

| Posted: 27 Apr, 2011 by Rene

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• Ole Henriksen Blue/Black Berry Enzyme Mask

  

  Henriksen’s cult favorite enzyme mask refinishes the surface of your skin with the help of blueberries, blackberries and papaya, leaving your face tingly fresh and smelling like a cleaned up berry smoothie. This Allure-approved face mask will get your skin smooth and glowy for the dog days of summer.

  $32 at Amazon | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 May, 2011 by Rene

• Betsey Johnson Bluebird Studs

  

  Bluebird on my shoulder…more like two bluebirds at your ears. This adorable pair will tweet sweet nothings to you all day long, and liven up your everyday ho-hum studs.

  $25 at Piperlime | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 May, 2011 by Rene

• Carmen Marc Valvo Retro One-Piece

  

  Who says full coverage isn’t sexy? There is plenty of va-va-voom to spare in this modern take on a retro-style bathing suit. Show off all of your curves in this bright and flattering aquamarine one-piece and listen as the catcalls come chirping in.

  $167 at Victoria's Secret | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 May, 2011 by Rene

• Ransom Deluxe Eyeshadow

  

  No, you do not need to be a Goth teenager to wear midnight blue eyeshadow. The key here is quantity- a little blue goes a looong way. Ransom is a super saturated shade of deep, dark blue and can be used to change up your smoky evening eye or instead of standard black eyeliner. This smooth shadow stays put on your lids, leaving your streak-and- clump-free on those steamy hot summer nights.

  $18 at Urban Decay | Buy

  

  | Posted 02 May, 2011 by Rene

• Nine West Seersucker Dress

  

  A navy striped seersucker dress, with a ruffled split neck for something unexpected, in a universally flattering empire cut? Don’t mind if I do! Thank you, Nine West, for making an adorable and affordable dress that will be happily worn to this summers many graduations/baby showers/bridal showers/mother’s day brunches/parties/work things/etc.

  $128 at Macy's | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Lily Sunglasses

  

  Blue floral sunglasses will add some flowery fun to your face and protect your peepers from the strong summer sun.

  $18 at Free People Clothing Boutique | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Friendship Cuff

  

  A touch of slate blue thread makes this hand-formed gold bracelet really shine. The gold button allows for size adjustment, should you want to share this pretty cuff with a friend.

  $63 at Kris Nations | Buy

  

  | Posted 29 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Theodora & Callum Biarritz Linen Tote

  

  The navy Navajo print of the Biarritz tote bag is accented by the oh-so summery rope handles, marrying trendy with sturdy. This durable linen canvas tote will withstand all of the sandy abuses of summer and still emerge true blue on the other side.

  $298 at Neiman Marcus | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Dip-Dye Oxford Shirt

  

  The beach invades the boardroom with a hippie-summer take on a workplace staple. Under a blazer, you are a man of business wearing a standard blue stripe oxford button-down. At the end of the work day, the blazer gets tossed and the uber-relaxed beach bum emerges in a cool dip-dyed shirt, just in time for a seaside happy hour.

  $55 at Gap | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Capri Glasses Case

  

  Big enough for your chic shades, the Capri glasses case protects your sunnies in a cool aqua zig-zag print. This case is also perfect to stash any other precious items you don’t want squashed at the bottom of your beach bag.

  $28 at Hayden-Harnett | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Watercolor Leopard Tank

  

  This tank has the most subtle leopard spots out there, applied with a light watercolor brush stroke. In soft blue-greens, this feminine tank will keep you cool and keep things flowy with an appealing but uncomplicated print. The hemline drapes at the hips with soft ruffles and the wow factor cranks up with a sexy racerback.

  $76 at Splendid | Buy

  

  | Posted 28 Apr, 2011 by Rene

• Debutante Ribbon Pom Headband

  

  Tune in to the never-ending royal wedding coverage while sporting your own festively formal head gear. Purple and blue velvet and silk ribbons make this fancy hair accessory head and shoulders above the rest.

  $78 at Henri Bendel | Buy

  

  | Posted 27 Apr, 2011 by Rene