Know what I love about New England? Even our purses here have a rich history. World, meet the Nantucket Basket. These sweet babies have been around for 150 years, when lightship workers would weave them to pass their time aboard whaling ships. They’ve been known as Nantucket Lightship Baskets, Nantucket Friendship Baskets, whatever they’re called, they’re a symbol of the island. Class dismissed.
This purse has been passed around my family, a gift from my mother to my grandmother and then back down to me, and it’s one of those quick-there’s-a-fire-what-items-do-you-save most treasured possessions of mine. #cheese
Striped Boatneck Tee, Gap [similar] | Cream Tulle Skirt, LC Lauren Conrad | Nantucket Lighting Basket [similar 1; 2] | Beige Patent Pumps, Steve Madden
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Alex Byer (@alexbyersays) says
Well if this isn’t the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen. LOVE!
theappreciationfactor says
Love the outfit and the purse. I too have one, thought part of it has become unraveled and I’m working on finding someone to repair – I’m on MV vs. Nantucket so may not be as easily done.
I wouldn’t have thought that the LC skirt would look so classy – thanks for proving me wrong. May have to run out and get one too!
shell chic'd says
I actually find so many great LC pieces at Kohl’s– and they are always on sale!
theappreciationfactor says
Good to know!!
Hi Tea Style says
Such a cute outfit! Love that skirt!
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Cory says
Yesssss! To both the outfit, and the history lesson. I’m from Cape Cod, so I love seeing someone rocking a basket purse.