1.27.2010

Trend Watch Wednesday: Float Your Boat


Weh-heh-hehll....look what the tide brought in....Nautical-themed designs are infiltrating stores everywhere this spring and just might be one of the most fun trends to hit the shelves in seasons!



Design houses like Hermes and Louis Vuitton have been paying homage to the high seas for decades, but other designers, including mainstream, department store labels are starting to take note. Better yet, sites like Polyvore and TopShop have entire sections dedicated to nautical-inspired goodness.



I love this trend, mainly because it's squeaky clean, but still a little kitchsy. The key to pulling off a bolder trend like this one is to keep the look simple. Don't go overboard with the accessories, (pun intended), or you'll run the risk of looking like Popeye. And please, please don't wear sailor hats. These look absolutely ridiculous.


Ready to earn your sea legs? (Man, I'm just full of good ones today!)


Start simple. Those gold, anchor earrings you saw on Urban Outfitters last week? Buy em. That cute, striped tote that you bought years ago from L.L. Bean? Bust it out.


The great thing about the nautical trend is that it's classic enough to stick around for a while, so don't hesitate to invest in a few, key pieces for your wardrobe.


Alright, peeps! I'm going to go contribute something meaningful to the marketing world, (read: I have to get back to my real job now.)

Hope your day goes swimmingly ; )



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19 comments:

  1. I love the shirt Vaness Manillo is wearing...to cute!

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  2. I love the nautical look. I have seen so many navy and white striped shirts in every store.

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  3. I am loving this look! I have my eye on a few pieces that will fit into my wardrobe and be able to carry themselves in future seasons!

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  4. Love this post! I couldn't have put it better that its a "squeaky clean" look. I have always been drawn to nautical inspired looks (maybe because I am a pisces) and there is something about it that is so crisp looking-LOVE it!

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  5. I love this look!! I think my favorite is the four picture outfit with the salior style jeans!!

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  6. I love the nautical look when I was younger and have seen lots of stuff around in this style. So glad it's back!

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  7. This post made me sooooo happy. I love Nautical themes... love them!! Now I want to rush home and put together a red, white and blue number! Love it!!

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  8. So I was randomly in Ann Taylor Loft yesterday and they have the CUTEST spring stuff that jsut came in--very nautical and VERY cute!! This post just reminded me how I need to go back ASAP =)
    Ahoy matey

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  9. like KS said...this post made me sooo happy! i can TASTE spring right around the corner (at least that's what i keep telling myself...and your post helped!)

    my only issue, the blue jeans - THEE high wasted, nautical blue jeans that J.Simpson wore...left a bad taste in my mouth.

    my fave...the little blue dress w/ the anchor. who am i kidding? they're all GREAT!

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  10. I love the nautical style! I have the most amazing anchor necklace that I always try to incorporate in my outfits!

    Anyway, love the blog! I just became a follower!

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  11. Very very cute! I love the nautical theme! I think it's so classy :)

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  12. I can't even tell you how happy this post makes me. I love the nautical trend more than I probably should!

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  13. So lovely :) Makes me smile!!

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  14. swoon i am in L.O.V.E!!!! and i seriously am in need of those sailor high waisted jeans...in fact i need the entire kit-n-kaboodle...the scarf/tee/necklace/shoes....UGH! LOVE IT ALL!

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  15. ok, I LOVE absolutely every item in this post!!! I need the hello sailor earrings.

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  16. Ohhh I love all of these styles, they make the ocean dreamer in me very very happy indeed!

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