Friday, June 20, 2008

Stained Cobalt


In 1802, Louis Jacques Thénard, a French chemist discovered a color so glorious, so vibrant it burned the retinas of all the Parisian townspeople in that time period. Okay, so that didn't really happen, but he really did unearth one of the most majestic colors the world (more like I) have ever seen... Cobalt blue. I will spare you all with the boring details of how he found this color... frankly because I didn't feel like reading any more of Wikipedia.com (yes ladies and gentlemen, wikipedia can be a reliable source of information). So here is where I pay hommage to the Christopher Columbus, the Ponce de Leon of colors... Louis Jacques Thénard. Thank you sir, thank you for discovering cobalt, so that women and men everywhere can wear a color that dazzles as much as wearer does(corny, but true)!


Anyways, back to earth. Today, I went thrifting with one of my dearest friends, Holly and found a fantastic leather envelope-style clutch! It's 100% real leather and was imported from Italy (ahh, brilliant)! I scooped it up immediately. Yay to cobalt and yay to vintage purses! O and I had to wear my yellow gladiators... I think it suited the shape of the dress. It draped beautifully when I belted it... it had a casual Grecian feel that felt perfect for the summer.




(Tank, the Limited. Blue dress, Old Navy. Leather Belt, Vintage. Gladiators, Urban Thread. Clutch, Vintage. Vine Ring, Dillards.)


Oh, and I have just realized that I am obsessed and can't stop wearing my yellow gladiators and Old Navy wedges. Trust me, I own more shoes than that lol.


Thanks again for all your comments on all my previous posts :)


Sources: http://www.wikipedia.com/, http://www.google.com/

39 comments:

Dana (MODAna) said...

amazing clutch!
I have the same ring from JCPenney haha!

Madame Dior said...

oh my that outfit is lovely! your clutch is making me drool

Anonymous said...

i agree, the color is amazing for summer! love it.

love the bright dress with the bright sandals.

Grace Rose said...

Lovely outfit! I like mix between blue and brown color! well done!

FASHION CHALET said...

beautiful dress, that color really pops. i want some stuff in that same color! <3

Monika said...

blue is the right colour for you. you look amazing!

Richel said...

cobalt looks gorgeous on your skin!

Unknown said...

Loving this outfit!! That purse is perfection!! I love when I find things thrifting!! It totally makes all the searching worth it!

CAT KHAN said...

wow i love that clutch, and blue looks wondeful on you:)

xxx
knightcat

trishaaa. said...

Ahh, I love that clutch. Do I even have to tell you that dress is a perfect color for you?

prettygeeky.com said...

Your shoe choices are perfectly lovely, as are you in this dress! Which reminds me I need to work more blue (or colors in general) into my wardrobe.

yiqin; said...

Awesome. The clutch is perfection.

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Chantelle said...

that clutch is sooo sweet!
I'd love to find me one before I head off to France.

Anonymous said...

that is SUCH a lovely colour, and i'm in love with that clutch!

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Jill said...

Definetly love the envelope clutch. The contrast of the bright cobalt and the yellow sandals is nice! Great outfit, I love the drape of the dress.

♥ Marta ♥ said...

that clutch is a beauty, I've been trying to find one like it for myself and the color looks amazing on you :) ... P.S. thanks for stopping by my blog :)

Anonymous said...

That clutch is gorgeous!

meowi said...

very cute dress the color is to die for{ great find

Fashionably collaborative thought box said...

cute purse!

Princess.Maria said...

love this outfit !!!

simimoon said...

blue looks great on you! And that ring is so fabulous. I would love to ex. Links I'll link you right now actually :)

Ida said...

That dress is amazing! Seriously, the color is stunning against that belt and clutch. Gorgeous

Anonymous said...

Oh adorable dress, that colour is perfect! I havent visited your blog before, but I read earlier posts and it looks great :D Keep going!

Miby said...

I love that old navy blue dress! The color is just so perfect for summer! You look great! And that clutch is gorgeous! I just love the whole outfit! :)

Danz said...

Oh, I LOOOOVVEEE your outfit!! The dress and the clutch are fantastic, amazing colours!

ediot said...

great outfit! i love your dress!fits you very well

Andy said...

Cute dress. i like the color and i like the way it looks effortless.

geri hirsch said...

such a great post! love the cobalt!

geri hirsch said...

yes, lets do it!

meliindaa. said...

pretty dress, i love how its draped

Times of Glory said...

First, thank you such comprehensive info! Second, your look rocks! The colour, the shape, the layer, the belt and the clutch... everything is so perfect! You look very elegant, chic and still playful!

Val said...

haha, sorry if I sounded scary. Maybe I should edit the post.

Kaitlin Rae said...

wow your style is absolutely lovely!
i would love it if you could check out my newish blog thanks a billion, love the clutch!

Couture Carrie said...

Wow that dress is Old Navy? I would never have guessed - looks designer. Very chic belted. Nice!

Jadore-Fashion said...

love the clutch and dress, great color

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Anonymous said...

such a goddess. love the dress on you and what a fa clutch

Liz Lizo said...

omg breathtaking, i agree with blair, you are like a goddess like super hot clutch.

ALISON said...

i decided to look at some of your older posts and o m g, this outfit is shouting to be worn twice. www.thedailyalygator.blogspot.com