From precious gems and designer pumps to colourful gowns and cakes, here’s how to hit your ‘something blue’ brief this season.
1. Vintage vibes meet the fresh appeal of aquamarine in this stunner from Clayfield Jewellery. clayfieldjewellery.com.au
2. We are hopelessly besotted with the pleated stylings of NY brand Loeffler Randall. Camellia Blue Pleated Bow Heels, loefflerrandall.com
3. Bridal blue, come through. Soft floral print gives Wendy Makin’s Marilyn its dreamy allure, wendymakin.com
4. Imagine these sweet waves at your coastal celebration. From Sunshine Coast-based Zoë Clark Cakes, zoeclarkcakes.com
5. My heart! This custom heart-shaped tanzanite with diamonds is the work of master jeweller Ben Lucas at Just B Jewellery. justbjewellery.com.au
6. Bridesmaids in blue (it has a ring to it!). Safira Sleeveless Open Back Midi Dress in Aegean Blue, shonajoy.com.au
7. You may have to raid the honeymoon budget for these, but just think of the re-wear potential (extra points if your name starts with V). Valentino VLogo Signature Patent Leather Slingback Pumps in Niagara, valentino.com.en-au
8. Handmade in Melbourne, the Grace Alice headband in Pale Blue is a luxe touch for you or your crew, stephaniebrowne.com.au
9. Delicate and divine. This pear-shaped tanzanite and diamond ring is one for the wish list, justbjewellery.com.au
10. We’d already zoomed in on these Florence Luxury Velvet Slippers when we discovered you can monogram them — oh happy day! In Eggshell Blue or Navy with free personalisation from Gold Coast-based Homebodii, homebodii.com
11. When your groom brings the blue. Premium suiting from Australia’s first certified fully carbon-neutral fashion brand M.J. Bale
12. Charlotte Mills created their own glitter finish to give these George Unicorn heels a magical edge. charlottemills.com (pssst, use #QUEENSLANDBRIDES for 10% off when you shop Charlotte Mills online).
13. For a smooth transition from wedding prep to poolside. Resumption sunglasses in Midnight Blue are made from 100% recyclable plastic, part of Le Sustain collection, lespecs.com.au
14. Tick off your blue to-do (and keep winter chills at bay) with custom blue denim. Try kyhastudios.com, theparker.com.au or bridetribes.com.au. Photo: Wander and Follow Images
For more cosy ideas, see p.26 of the new QB Autumn
15. Touch the sky with baby-blue ‘Angelic’ nails from Sienna Byron Bay’s luscious plant-based shade range. sienna.co
16. Honeymoon blue for you. The lovely Loren earrings from Brisbane-based jeweller Christie Nicolaides feature blue lace agate and freshwater pearls. christienicolaides.com.au
