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
Diane von Furstenberg gown
Matthew Williamson long landscape-print dress 
Reyes belted, draped gown
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!
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.comFor some REAL WAY inspiration, be sure to check out our Fellow Fashionista Diabolina in her blue patterned Chloe-inspired frock:
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.comKasha 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!
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!
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