A-Z of Fashion Trends: C

C is for Cobalt Blue, according to Glamour Magazine's article on Winter 2012 Fashion Trends Worth Noting.

This is one trend I can definitely get on board with, I love this colour. Glamour offer this advice as to 'how to get the look' - "Introduce this electric shade of blue to your wardrobe and tone down with carbon black wardrobe staples. If in doubt start off with a cobalt blue heel or handbag for a trial run."

So starting, as suggested, with the shoes: the spiked Jeffrey Campbell courts (an Office exclusive)  have the dual positives that they tick two big trend boxes, while the Red or Dead heels (also an exclusive, this time for Schuh) take a slightly more classic approach the the fashionable colour.

If handbags instead of shoes were preference for a splash of cobalt, either of these would do the trick. The metallic Zatchel (£99) brings an extra touch of shimmer to an outfit, and the Marc Jacobs shoulder bag (£350) is perfect size for carrying a number of essentials! 

For those feeling a touch more confident in their cobalt wearing, a progression to a good blue top item may be recommended - the Donna Ida blazer (£150) is a great way to look smart but still on trend, and the Zara sweater (£35.99) is perfect for more casual days.

Anyone that has read this blog before may know by now that dresses are my favourite thing, so I had to include a couple for good measure. For anyone really wanting to embrace the blue, I like this cheeky skater dress from New Look (£22.99), and I think this figure flattering Coast dress (£125.00) is just gorgeous.