From frilly party frocks to sexy strappy sandals and glossy finger nails, cobalt blue is the season’s hottest color trend! Frankly, we love the idea of such a deep royal blue at play in the stylish world around us. The bold blue is vibrant and fresh contrasted against fall’s earth tones, crisp and modern when paired with white, and sassy mixed with metallic gold!  Of course, as event designers, we’ve always known cobalt blue was  dynamic for parties, weddings and events. We’ve been coloring with deep blues for quite some time in lighting and linens. But we’re inspired by the endless parade of cobalt evening gowns, shoes, bags, pillows, vases, china and stemware we see popping up everywhere in the marketplace. We look forward to seeing the trend come to life this season!

Perhaps our favorite embodiment of the cobalt trend comes from Reem Acra’s recent Resort 2013 Collection. This lovely, strapless evening gown would be sensational worn on a mother of the bride or on a whole gaggle of bridesmaids. Simply STUNNING!

{Photo credits, top to bottom: LA Times; Oscar de la Renta; Stella McCartney; Nicholas Kirkwood; Lauren Dall; Glamorous Chic Life; Oscar de la Renta; Reem Acra; Phil Kramer; Reem Acra; Absolutely Beautiful Things; Annie Hall; Etoile Legere; Susan Beard Design.}