Come Sail Away

Here we are. Friday Eve. Thank goodness. I'm ready for the weekend, sunshine, and summer. While I might be city bound, I'm dreaming of the sea. I love the boat motif for women's clothing because it's graphic yet nautical. You don't need stripes or high waisted sailor pants (though, they don't hurt) you can wear a boat and they're adorable.

Jack Wills, Raddery Sailing Print Dress, $89

So sweet. I love this for a night out on the (beach) town.

Bluefly, Wyatt White and Navy Sailboat Print Racerback Tank, $34

A simple tank that is completely versatile, heck I'd wear it under a blazer to work on a Friday.

Modcloth, Light Seas, Cool Breeze Dress, $59

Shirt dress in the most unique shape. Check out the way this waist knot nips in at then waist.

Sperry, What Floats Your Boat Triangle Bikini Top, $24

Half off right now!! And look at the detail with the ship wheel ties!

Whether you're going to the surf or stuck on the sand, the boat print is perfect for summer!

Be fabulous today!

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Summer Nautical

Hi there lovebugs,
How was your weekend? I know some of my DC ladies took part in the fashion show brunch- so congrats to them!

Today I wanted to talk about summer nautical.  Not just stripes, but also canvas ropes, anchors and sperrys.

Modcloth, Style is style dress, $73

I'm obsessed with the vertical and horizontal stripes on this piece.  So much going on and yet so sleek

Urban Outfitters, Anchor bracelet, $9

Super cute for weekend

Nordstrom, Sperry Southport Slingback, $89

Sperry=preppy nautical.  You can't go wrong

Lands End Canvas, Nautical rope belt, $25

I would love this with a navy shift dress

Finding a striped dress is easy.  I think putting it together with the right accessories is the tough part.  Think light and breezy with colors and more structure when it comes to material.

Be fabulous today!

Striped and Saturated

Today, DC is expecting...brace yourself...1-3 inches of snow.  OMG.  While that may seem like nothing- well it is.  But, DC has a tendency to freak out about snow much like a child before going to the dentist.

This cold weather makes me crave deep saturated colors to keep me warm and cozy.  I'm talking purples, merlots, chocolates, and burgundies.  But what I'm also loving with these deep, rich colors is stripes.  Something unexpected with an otherwise anticipated color palate.  Let me explain:

Calvin Klein, Striped ponte skirt, $69

Start with this fabulous pencil skirt and pair it with...

Jones NY, Tie Sweater, $35

Pair the stripes with this classic sweater with a feminine bow detail.

Loft, Striped Boatneck Sweater, $49

Start with this.  Look how the shoulder stripe extends to the top of the arm, giving you a beautiful neckline.

Canvas, slim leg cords, $19

These aubergine cords are delicious with a casual striped sweater! And the price? Hello, can we talk about the price?

BCBG, Sleeveless metallic dress, $84

Hey, it's stripes and sparkle.  Now pair it with these...

Aldo, Depalma Bordo, $58

Great heel, great color, perfect for a pedicure.

Aren't you loving stripes now?  Me too.  I think they are very underrated.  If you don't love thick stripes try it out in a nautical trend first and ease in.  Something like this.

Be fabulous today!