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Nautical Anthropologie

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The mothership has had a slew of nautical treasures popping up lately! From kitchen to closet, these are some of my favorite recent finds…

sailboat skirt

[ Sailaway Circle Skirt, $145 // Printed Panel Cardigan, $98 // Tilda Chemise, $68 ]

nautical anthropologie

[ Gabby Sweatshirt, $68 // Seafarer’s Tote, $78 // Gabby Sweatshirt, $68 ]

karen walker anthropologie

[ Sealife Sweatshirt Dress, $178 / Shirred-Striped Skirt, $248 / Sailor Stripe Octopus Tee, $98 ]
From the Karen Walker collection

nautical plates

[ Luscious Langoustine Plate, $24 / From the Deep Dinnerware $24 / Ocean Glimpse Plate, $24 ]

nautical hardware

[ Leap Fish Hook, $22 // Pliant Rope Handle, $12 // Eight-Arms Hook, $48 ]

Outfit Crush

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I’ve been seeing this darlingly preppy stripes-on-polka-dots outfit I first spotted on girlsack making its way around the Pinterest and Tumblr world, and have been looking for an excuse to recreate it…

Outfit Crush
[Mariner-Stripe Boatneck Tee, J.Crew, $45 (sale!)]
[Polka Dot Chiffon Skirt, American Apparel, $42]
[Pave Links Bracelet, BaubleBar, $78]
[Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98]
[Five Point Fox Necktie, Kiel James Patrick, $85]
[Photo credit: girlsack]
fridaysfancies
Can’t wait to see what looks you’re all crushing on! For past outfit crushes of mine, click here!
post script. My friend Cambria has recently started the most lovely fashion blog and is participating in her first Friday’s Fancies today! Have yourself a look at the new grace by c!

Anchors Aweigh

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Anchor dress; pearls, J.Crew // Belt, Aldo [similar] // Bracelets, Bfrend; vintage // Bow, unknown [similar] // Boat shoes, Sperry Top-Sider

How excited was I to wake up a few weeks ago to find a J.Crew dress I had been eyeing forever on sale?

Very excited. I plan to wear it inappropriate amounts. Not accepting the fact that summer is over and bare legs are soon to be a thing of the past.

Warmer Days

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yellow polo oxford

Oxford, Ralph Lauren // Shorts, Forever 21 // Pearls, vintage // Cape Knot Hitch, KJP // Purse, Vera Bradley [similar] // Slip Ons, Polo Ralph Lauren

If I could wear this type of outfit all year long, I would be content. Long sleeve shirt, soft shorts, comfy shoes… it’s the best thing about late summer (because despite the overload of pumpkin-flavored coffee and treats, fall does not officially start until this Saturday!).

yellow polo oxford

preppy bracelets

polo shoes

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Labor Day Duds

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I’ve been denying Labor Day’s unavoidable and eminent arrival for a while now. (This is why I don’t do seasonal bucket lists– I never get to quite everything I want to!) But Labor Day Weekend is here and I’m heading home to the beach for the first half of it, so might as well embrace it.

Even though my family has only recently joined me in New England, we would spend every August of my childhood in the very same town they live in now, and one of my most vivid memories is how chilly those summer nights on the water could get there! So as we share Dark & Stormys on the Adirondaks as the sun goes down + the sunset canon goes off, and say goodbye to summer this weekend, this would be my ideal outfit.

nautical stripes

Barnstable Bag, Kiel James Patrick, $138
Striped Cotton Hoodie, Pret-A-Surf, $150 (sale!)
Beatnik Jeans, Current/Elliot, $118 (sale!)
Rose Anchor Studs, BaubleBar, $68
Red Enamel Bangle, BaubleBar, $30
Polka Dot Sneakers, Keds for Madewell, $62

Nautical Nights

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I’d happily wear nautical all year round, especially living up here along the water, but thank goodness for summer when it seems to be the style on everyone’s mind and is so readily available! Some of my current favorite pieces…

Good Tie-ming Sweater, ModCloth, $75 // Dizzy Anchors Dress, J Crew, $168 // Neon Nautical Hoodie, Anthropologie, $98 // Sailor’s Knot Ring, Kate Spade, $48 // Anchor Necklace, BaubleBar, $26 // Navy Stripe Nautical Biminis, TOMS, $69 // Crab Bangle, Alex & Ani, $28 //  “Mesmerize” Nail Polish, Essie, $8 // Anchor Earrings, Swell Caroline, $25 // A Coast Call Bag, ModCloth, $65 // Memento Letter Charm, Madewell, $12

Beachy Keen

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One of my favorite things about Boston is that you are never more than an hour away from a beach. We put up with some pretty gross + unbearable winters here, but it’s worth it when summer hits and you can hop on [literally] a subway to sand. This is my favorite sort of New England beach look: a nautical two-piece, lightweight maxi dress, and a wide-brimmed sun hat. And of course sunscreen— I signed the sun savvy pledge long ago and hope you will too!

(1) Navy Stripe Bikini Bandeau + Bottoms, Topshop, $52
(2) Pulau Shades, Anthropologie, $38
(3) Maxi Dress, Free People, $100
(4) Patent Bow Sun Hat, Juicy Couture, $90
(5) Shelly Jelly Sandals, Lilly Pulitzer, $38
(6) Audrey Tote, Tory Burch, $265

Bonus points? This look also works for the 4th of July!

Spring Break Season

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I thought I had experienced the last of my spring breaks when I graduated, but lucky for me, little sis is still in college and convinced me to accompany her, so I guess I got a bonus year 🙂 Our bags were full of pretty comfortable and practical clothes for prancing around theme parks, so for today’s Spring Break Friday’s Fancies on {long distance loving}, I’ve got a different sort of suitcase on my mind…

Print-Share Bikini, Anthropologie, $156
A Petit Blossoms White Applique Skirt, Ruche, $43
Sneakers, H&M, $13
Mini Anchor Post Earrings, Catherine Weitzman via Max & Chloe, $60
Satin Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $14
A Coast Call Bag, ModCloth, $65
Anchors Away Bracelet, Kate Spade, $98
Sailor’s Knot Ring, Kate Spade, $48

Nautical screams spring to me. I’d love to learn to sail but unfortunately my fear of drowning kind of puts that one on the back burner. Maybe one day though…? Until then I’ll happily lay out in this oh-so-adorable Anthropologie bikini and watch the sailors sail by from a distance.

Happy weekend everyone! xx

What Goes Around Comes Around

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When I spotted a nautical striped blue sweater in H&M a few weeks ago, I had instant deja vu. I could picture the whale watch I wore a similar ensemble on about, oh, fifteen years ago? And I just couldn’t resist making the purchase for a little trip down memory lane…

Sweater, H&M
Necklace, J Crew
Jeans, American Eagle
Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren
Watch, Guess

I think what’s sweetest about this all is that on those summer trips into the big city of Boston as a kid, I always used to say that I’d live here one day. And here I am, in an apartment just a few yards from where that very photo was first taken.

I guess some things never change.

Taking a little of my own advice…

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Dress, American Eagle
Oxford, Abercrombie & Fitch
Flats, Michael by Michael Kors
Pearls, vintage

Despite the chill, I’m still refusing to wear pants. So, bring on the layers baby!

I wrote about tying an oxford over a dress way back when, and that is one of the best things I’m learning about blogging– it’s forcing me to adopt my own ideas.  And, though it does tempt some shopping every now and then (ok, a lot), it’s also inspiring me to put together old pieces into new outfits. I mean, American Eagle and A&F? These guys have been in my closet for quite some time, but they’re classics, and now they’re getting a revival!

I can’t be alone in this, how is blogging influencing your own personal style and wardrobe?