Cobalt blue has been making a statement recently and it is a fantastic alternative to black. This satin blue dress was a sensational $17 bargain I picked up at a recent Target sale. I wore it to a friend’s wedding and wished I’d opted for my favourite red dress as three other ladies decided to wear blue dresses! I paired it with beige shoes for the wedding but these red Steve Madden shoes (pictured) were a $15 steal from the factory outlets.

Bolt into blue, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey

Bolt into blue, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, second view

Bolt into blue, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, third view

Bolt into blue, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, fourth view

This leather-look blue skirt was a gift from Mum. For maximum impact I paired it with this hot pink jumper and matching pink shoes. It’s spot on with the colour blocking trend, which is exactly as it sounds - large blocks of colour put together. So go on girls, I dare you to be brave and put on some bright gear.

Another way to wear cobalt blue is just go for it in different shades. This lightweight jumper is a perfect combination with this $5 skirt. Yes you did read right! It is fully lined and beautifully made and spotted on the sales racks at Target last year. To bring it all together, I draped myself in this pearl necklace - $5 from Diva!

Bolt into blue, outfit by Melbourne stylist Amber Morrey, fifth view