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If you're looking to add blue to your wedding's color palette but don't know exactly where to start, then let this be your guide. We've found several weddings that give something blue a truly unique twist. From periwinkle bouquets to an ombré blue cake, these images will have you feeling blue in the very best way. Take a look at these blue ideas, and start your planning . . . or at least your pinning!

This past weekend, Gwen Stefani proved that she was feeling blue when she wore two outfits with the color blue in them. First, while having lunch with her son, the singer opted for a blue-and-black striped A.L.C. sweater, then later at an event in LA, she sported a pair of bright blue J Brand jeans. For those who want to go bold while still remaining understated, bright blue is the perfect way to go. Step inside to see how Gwen worked her blue pieces and to shop the looks for yourself.

Barring Halloween and Syracuse fanfare, orange doesn't typically make our daily wardrobe palette rotation. But that's all about to change. Given designers' affinity for the bold hue for both Spring '12 and Fall '12, it's time we make a serious case for orange. We've pulled on-trend looks from the likes of Burberry, Victoria Beckham, and Milly to help us colorblock the season's It color with a cool contrast. Three words: orange and blue. Whether it be a sleek pumpkin-tinged overcoat worn with embellished royal blue pumps or a soon-to-be-released Marni for H&M orange-and-blue frock, there's more than a handful of chic ways to wear this brightly matched duo. Click through to see which Spring '12 runways featured it, which celebs are wearing it, and how you can translate this color combo into your own everyday look.

>> Sink into a deep sea dream this season with shades of Klein, cobalt, and indigo blue. Spring 2011 collections from designers such as Jason Wu, Mulberry, and Isabel Marant were dotted with pops of rich blue tones; with even more designers offering super-saturated versions of the shade for Fall 2011, it looks like this is one color that will be sticking around for quite some time. Click through for a selection of gorgeous pieces to wear now and straight through Fall.

From left to right: Fall 2011 looks from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Cynthia Rowley, Thakoon, Derek Lam, Yigal Azrouel

We've seen the collections, picked up the trends, and now it's time to decide just what we'll be wearing from the runways. There were major themes — layering, minimalism, and modern tribal among them — but how do those big ideas apply to you? We've sifted through all the looks, and here are our top 15 most chic and wearable trends coming from New York Fashion Week.