Blue Prints: Charming!

Pool your resources, darlings, and take the plunge! Blue prints are the coolest . . . and as indicated by the collage above, they are varied in both style and shade. From rich navy florals to pale azure abstractions, there is a aqua indulgence for every taste!

On the runways, oceanic hues were featured for ALL upcoming seasons!

At upper left: Peter Som blue dress, via style.com. This is a stand-out piece, not only for its sumptuous fabric and rich marine hue, but for its lovely symmetrical funnel neckline.

At right:

Biba tunic - CC is loooving this shade!

Bill Blass silk color block dress with fringe, via style.com

Bill Blass sequined floral frock

The resort collections featured a sea of azure patterns, but puh-lease don't take this to mean that the blue print is reserved for warm weather. As you will see, darlings, the fall runways were awash in lakes of lapis!

Bill Blass Resort 2009 dress and jacket, via style.com

Bill Blass Resort 2009 strapless frock, via style.com

MaxAzria Resort 2009 patterned asymmetrical gown

Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009 aquamarine kimono dress

Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009 leopard print dress - this will transition so nicely into fall!Helmut Lang Resort 2009 short-sleeved navy patterned shift

Catherine Malandrino pouf-sleeve inverted-v shape mini dress

Custo Barcelona multiple prints

Mara Hoffman turquoise and black patterned tunic and tights

Cynthia Steffe dark floral v-neck dress

Rodarte periwinkle patterned duster, sweater and baby blue full skirt
Preen cape dress

Ohne Titel patchwork print dress

Diane von Furstenberg gown

Matthew Williamson long landscape-print dress
Reyes belted, draped gown

Thakoon Panichgul sleeveless tunic and skirt

A voluminous grey-blue diamond-pattern dress at Jill Stuart

Tracy Reese pale blue printed dress with full skirt - This one reminds CC of Georgia O'Keefe!

Tracy Reese dark watercolor patterned frock

Anna Sui sheer royal patterned tunic, tights, and boots
Navy and green fall florals at Jovovich-Hawk

Peter Som blue patterned blouse, courtesy style.com
Tuleh striped top and dirndl skirt - CC adores the bold pairing with fuchsia suede boots!

Karen Walker sheer ruffle floral print blouse
Roberto Cavalli neckline detail, via style.com
Miss Sixty sheer blue floral blouse

Chanel Iman at Matthew Williamson; detail photo courtesy style.com

For some REAL WAY inspiration, be sure to check out our Fellow Fashionista Diabolina in her blue patterned Chloe-inspired frock:

http://diabolinafashiondiary.blogspot.com/search/label/fashion%20district

In the stores, there is a veritable ocean of marine-printed dresses! What is more, many are on sale! Remember CC's advocacy for seasonless dressing, and don't be afraid to pair a "summery" dress with tights and a cardi come fall!

Mayle Makino mini dress. Go to net-a-porter.com

Carmen Marc Valvo printed silk dress, at Bergdorf Goodman

Forever 21 Dina chiffon halter dress

Milly zigzag print dress, at net-a-porter.com - note the complimentary colored orange bag!

Harkham printed dress - 70 percent off at revolveclothing.com!

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture blue floral chiffon tunic dress, at bluefly.com

Oscar de la Renta leaf applique dress with embroidered hem, at net-a-porter.com. Gorgeous!!
Lela Rose lapis metallic tweed strapless empire waist dress. Visit bergdorfgoodman.com.

Michael Kors porcelain print toppper, on sale at net-a-porter.com!
Nicole Miller sky feather-printed voile empire dress, at bluefly.com

Moschino dandelion print dress. Loving the periwinkle! Visit net-a-porter.com to purchase.

Shoshanna silk halter neck dress. Go to bluefly.com

Mulberry silk quilted dress, at net-a-porter.com

Stella McCartney bubble hem dress in wedgewood blue with silver abstract print, at Bergdorf Goodman


Yaya Aflalo Esperanza top. Go to shopbop.com

Forever 21 paisley babydoll top

Rebecca Taylor Water Clouds top, at shopbop.com
Kasha floral skirt. Go to forever21.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Groovee vinyl tote - just $100 at net-a-porter.com!

Diesel silk scarf. Visit revolveclothing.com.
Simeon Farrar hand printed butterfly scarf. Visit ronherman.com
How aMAzing are these Christian Louboutin "armadillo striped" satin d'Orsay peep toe platforms? CC is sure they're a very hot item at Neiman Marcus!
Paul & Joe Libra multi wedge sandal - 70 percent off at shopbop.com!

CC has not forgotten that it's still summer!

She leaves you with this exquisite Missoni Bahia triangle bikini from net-a-porter.com. Don't be blue - wear it!!

Photography credits: All runway images in this post are from nymag.com/fashion unless noted otherwise.

Also - if you are interested in the dresses and skirts in today's collage, just search Couture Carrie at polyvore.com!