True Blue Style: Finding your best blues

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True Blue Style: Finding your best blues 

Blue is the world’s most loved colour—and for good reason. It’s calming, classic and endlessly adaptable. From denim days to sapphire nights, blue fits every mood and moment. But not all blues are created equal. Your seasonal palette holds the key to wearing blue in ways that flatter, uplift… and feel like you.

Blue by Season: Find Your Hue

Let’s break it down by palette. Whether you’re a soft Summer or a warm Autumn, there’s a shade of blue with your name on it.

Season Best Blues Avoid These
Spring Aqua, Sky Blue, Periwinkle Navy, Dusty Blue
Summer Powder Blue, Cornflower, Indigo Royal, Teal
Autumn Petrol Blue, Teal, Peacock Cool Blue-Grey
Winter Cobalt, Navy, Electric Blue Muted Pastels

These aren’t hard rules—they’re helpful guidelines for finding balance and vibrancy. Once you spot your blues, you’ll start to see how they lift your skin tone and energise your whole outfit.

Cool Hues + Hot Accessories = Style Magic

Blue works brilliantly with jewellery—especially when you tailor your metals and gemstones to match your undertone.

  • Warm-toned beauties can pair teal or petrol with gold, amber, or warm agate.
  • Cool-toned souls shine in icy cornflower with silver, sapphire, or moonstone.
  • Neutrals can swing either way—try slate blue with mixed metals or soft pearls.

Want a quick tip? Match your earrings or necklace with your top’s undertone to create a harmonious look that feels polished and intentional.

Styling Blue with Flair

Some ideas to spark your inner stylist:

  • Monochrome Moments: Mix shades of blue—lighter and darker—for depth and sophistication.
  • Colour Clash Confidence: Pair blue with mustard, coral or lilac for playful contrast.
  • Texture Play: Velvet navy, cotton denim, floaty chiffon—all change how blue feels. Use texture to amplify emotion.

Feeling Blue (In a Good Way)

Blue is more than style—it’s emotion. It can make us feel calm, focused and strong. So, if you’re using colour to lift your mood, choose blues that energise you rather than drain. A bold cobalt might spark creativity; a soft powder blue could bring peace.

Want to find out how to find your best blues? Contact me now!

 

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