Thursday, August 18, 2011

Shades of Blue

Blue is calming. It can be strong and steadfast or light and friendly. Almost everyone likes some shade of the color blue.
A natural color, from the blue of the sky, blue is a universal color. The cool, calming effect of blue makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep. Blue is a good color for bedrooms. However, too much blue could dampen spirits.
In many different cultures blue is significant in religious beliefs, brings peace, or is believed to keep the bad spirits away.
The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli to represent heaven.
Put some blue in your life when you want:
    •    calm and relaxation to counteract chaos or agitation
    •    to open the flow of communication
    •    to broaden your perspective in learning new information
    •    solitude and peace




 

61 comments:

  1. Third photo is fantastic!

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  2. I love blue,
    it fills my closet as my favorite clothing color.
    its true it makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.
    Amy

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  3. beautiful dresses, this last one is perfect!

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  4. Bellissimo post! Adoro questi scatti! E gli abiti ovviamente! :)

    Baci!
    New Post ♥ Dressy Celeb

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  5. These pictures all so beautiful, the contrast of the blue against the red clay backgrounds is so striking. Great collection of photos!

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  6. I love all shades of blue......Turquoise being my favorite color altogether!! :)

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  7. thank you for your sweet comment darling!
    see you!
    zizi
    www.zizibloom.blogspot.com

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  8. Great pics!!Lovely selection!
    xo

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  9. 4th pic is amazing!!!

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  10. these pictures make for great inspiration thats for sure.

    KaitGirl.blogspot.com
    @kaitlin4879

    xo kait

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  11. Very interesting post sweety and great choice of pictures as always <3


    I am so excited to be hosting my first giveaway! Check it out here: http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-first-giveaway.html

    XoXo
    Plami

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  12. i love blue, these photos are super inspirational!



    myblissisthisway.blogspot.com

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  13. Blue, my favorite color. Love them all!

    Patience
    www.justpatience.com

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  14. These are some beautiful photographs! I love the last one :)

    www.ravenhaireddoll.blogspot.com

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  15. hi darling. what a lovely selection of photos, very inspiring.

    x

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  16. I love blue!

    http://fashioncareofwoman.blogspot.com/

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  17. Fantastic photos ♥
    Blue is one of my favourite colours :)

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  18. awesome shots...I love Navy in the fall...so classic.
    C

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  19. Blue is the color of serenity indeed. Great post ad beautiful pics.
    XX

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  20. honey :) where did You find those fabulous pcitures??? Now, I MUST just MUST have something in blue, electric blue would be perfect :) Do You have any propositions? :)

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  21. brilliant pictures. love the first and last shots.

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  22. Some years ago I used to hate the blue color because my uniform in all my years of school was blue and that was very boring.

    But now I love it :)

    See you!

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  23. Blue is lovely, love the photos!

    Would love if you follow me back, following u! :)

    Regina
    http://fashionyard.blogspot.com/

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  24. Love these blue shades..I need more blue in my life!

    Krystle
    http://dearwinsome.blogspot.com/

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  25. aw yes!i love blue color a lot!and these photos are gorgeous!nice post!xxxxx

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  26. Very cute photos I love the color blue!

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  27. I love blue..cobalt is my favorite! The pictures of the blue against the clay red sand are amazing and beautiful! Thank you for your sweet comment Federica.....you are one of a kind my friend! Kiah

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  28. Perfection! Great blog. :)

    http://liberty-walk-sara.blogspot.com/

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  29. federica ~ i love all of these but the fourth one is my favorite!! i love your description here and the color blue is one of my favorites for sure! have a great thursday night my dear friend!! p.s. you've got to check out my italia post from today ;) ;)
    xo ~ baci ~ kristina

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  30. love how intensely beautiful these shots are. thanks for another amazing post. Stop by to see pics from my RACHEL ZOE encounter in Beverly Hills and see who I chose as my Fash Fave and Fash Fail for the week. xoxo

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  31. I'm in love with those pictures!

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  32. gorgeous editorials. very inspiring!

    xx from hong kong :)
    www.ldmldmldm.com

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  33. bellissime foto...il blu è un colore che trasmette pace e tranquillità...

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  34. Oh my gosh, these pics are so fabulous,
    great selection!!
    Love them all. :)

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    xoxo
    Antonia

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  35. il blu e' un colore che mi piace moltissimo anche se non ho molti vestiti in questo colore. credo che delle scarpe blu sono incredibilmente belli e sexy, non credi?

    bellissime immagini che hai scelto!


    jos xx

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  36. I love all shades of blue!!!The last dress is my favorite!

    Have a lovely weekend, sweetie!! Kisses

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  37. i love blue! great post!

    vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com.

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  38. I adore this blue hue! Its perfection!

    <3 Kelly

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  39. Blue sends me a very good energy of peace! I loved your definition!
    I loved the images of inspiration, perfect!
    Have a lovely day, dear Federica!
    Xoxo
    Susie
    www.myfashionview.com

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  40. Gorgeous photos. I believe I will be wearing blue this weekend!

    xxMelissa

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  41. Gorgeous photos and love the blue inspiration.

    http://redsolesandredwine.com

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  42. lovely photos :) great post

    xx

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  43. those photos are perfect! They are so inspiring(as always) .I love your new haircut!

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  44. great inspiration blue is a beautiful color!!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  45. Fantastic post! Love this colour!!!
    Thank you honey for your nice comment! :)

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  46. Awesome blue collections
    I have wardrobe in blue, too <3
    They're amazing!
    Love your 4th picture :)
    It's gorgeous!

    ♥ sugarpuff ♥
    Pinkie Anggia ☺
    http://pinkieanggia.tumblr.com

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  47. ahh these dresses are incredible, especially against that gorgeous background!

    x. jill
    www.thoseghosts.blogspot.com

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  48. I like blue a lot a lot!!!

    http://fashionindahat.blogspot.com/

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  49. Gorgeous pictures! Love the deep rich blue :)

    classy & fabulous

    xo

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  50. I love blue there are so many beautiful shades. The first picture is absolutely stunning!

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  51. GORGEOUS! :) x

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