Most of the time I’m inspired by an outfit or look that I’ve either noticed on the runway (as the title of this blog would suggest) or, more often than not lately, on TV (and movies, though to a lesser degree).

But sometimes I can’t help but become absolutely obsessed with one or more colors and want to run and buy up everything I can find in those shades. After receiving this late birthday gift last week from my darling husband (who was wise enough to snoop around my Pinterest in order to find something he knew I’d love), I have become enamored with various versions of ice and Tiffany Blue and am even more interested in how this color might pair with a deep, bright red.

Here’s the inspiration:

Here’s what the inspiration looks like in dress form:

And here are some actual pieces–all reasonably priced–that I want to snag asap:

Topshop: Kabanna Espadrille Flatforms, $90

Topshop: Moto Aqua Stripe Pini Dress, $84

Anthropologie: Ribboned Audrey Baby Blue Bra ($72) and Boy Shorts ($33)

Ahh..my blues and reds…Anthropologie: Light-Speed Skirt, $29.95

Turquoise Linen Tiffany Prom Dress, $161.26

Winslet Top, $19

Tiffany Blue Dress, $124

Summer Sky Celeste Dress, $49.95

Modcloth: Bathing Beauty One Piece in Light Blue Velvet, $89.99