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Thursday, April 14, 2011

outfit post: Let's Get Nautical

Every year certain trends pop up like clock-work at certain times of the year. Each spring, you'll see Sailor and Nautical prints set sail from the racks at the shops to the shores of your closet. I am a sucker for a good nautical print- I love the Anchor and Nautical Wheel motifs, as well as the classic Breton stripe. I am wearing a thrifted cotton sweater with a BIG ship's wheel set in the middle of it, with the added detailing of a sailor collar, and it is the perfect foil to the bright but brisk days of spring.

I will now be on the look-out for my yacht.

Now Wearing: 
  • Red Knit Cap, Thrifted
  • Nautical Wheel Motif Vintage choker, (formerly a belt)  D.I.Y.
  • Nautical-Wheel Motif Cotton Sweater- Thrifted
  • Short-Shorts, Thrifted
  • We Love Colors Tights in Cardinal
  • Monaco Bay Espadrilles, Thrifted

33 comments:

  1. Fierce Fabulous FitApril 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    I love this!! Esp the sweater and shoes!! Go girl!!

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  2. mispapelicosApril 14, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    You are fantastic in hot red. Loving the way you are wearing a belt as a necklace.
    I got myself a map of the States to place you all. I am looking at Sacramento-California while a write to you.
    Much love my dear friend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxx

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  3. LeiaApril 14, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    No one rocks nautical outfits the way you do! Red & blue & nautical wheel = sailoriffic.

    ♥ Leia

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  4. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I love the nautical details. That jumper is amazing! Red is soooo your color!

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  5. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Okay, first of all, you were just BORN to wear red! Great color on you! And you're definitely showcasing your naughty-cal side!! (I love me some puns!) Hugs! ~Serene

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  6. OfeliaApril 14, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Ahoy Bella, superb way to do the nautical trend.
    I agree with Elegant Bohemian, red is your color!

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  7. Pam @ over50feeling40April 14, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    You have done nautical like nothing I have ever seen...uniquely Bella!! Red is your color...it looks great on you and the red legs just make me smile!

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  8. The Semi SweetApril 14, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    What a happy gorgeous outfit!! I really love it! That sweater is probably the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time.

    Oh and I'm hosting a giveaway and thought you might be interested:)
    A Pretty Bow Necklace Giveaway

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  9. VanessaApril 14, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    This is just a happy outfit. No other way to describe it! You look so great in that vibrant shade!

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  10. SantinaApril 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Being a beach girl, I am a sucker for anything nautical. This might be one of my favorite looks of yours! I love the classic colors, and, of course, those fabulous striped shoes!

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  11. RebeccaApril 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I like all the bright red. That is a great take on the nautical trend.

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  12. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Fierce and all kinds of red-hot. Lookin' good!
    xLaura

    http://bucklebuttonzip.com

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  13. Collette OsunaApril 14, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Red and nautical.....nice lady!!

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  14. Anupriya DGApril 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I LOVE the fact that the nautical trend comes back again & again! :) Am a BIG fan!

    Adoring the belt-turned-into-a-choker & the shoes!!! :))

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  15. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Ahoy Matey :) You're ruling the high seas, or the streets of Sacramento, does not matter, what matters is how damn cool you look in that red outfit. That necklace is a stroke on genius!

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  16. Luna TigerApril 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love all that red color in your outfit, it's unusual and great !
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  17. Señora AllnutApril 14, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    love every garment in red you're wearing, from the beret to the tights!!, and the wonderful sweater!, and love how you wear tights with espadrilles, so original!!
    Sailor style is so springy!!
    besos

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  18. dressingup-everydayApril 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Casual and chic, love so much your combo red-denim.
    Thanks for your lovely comment.

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  19. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Oh, we need to find you a puddle and fold you a paper boat! I love the choker!!

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  20. My Heart BloggedApril 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love this sweater on you! The wheel on it is awesome. I'm a sucker for anchors on anything, and will always love a good nautical look.
    My Heart Blogged

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  21. AdrienneApril 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Love the belt/necklace, and your top! Nautical is fab, always

    Adrienne
    http://lolarocksclothing.blogspot.com/

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  22. annimalApril 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Bella!!!! How did you know I'm going on a yacht Saturday?!! I can count the times I've been on a yacht on none hand!! I hope you have fun with your radical nautical look, and I'll try not to get sea sick on my bon voyage!!

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  23. citizen rosebudApril 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Ah, Ann, I hope you have a marvelous time!

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  24. Fabienne JachApril 14, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    OMG, woman! I just want to give you a boat to go with that outfit! I'm feeling super wordy right now so I'm not going to say anything else otherwise I'll never get my post done tonight. Aack!
    <3!!! f
    The House in the Clouds

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  25. WendyBApril 14, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Red legs + nautical = excellent.

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  26. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Oh My God you look AMAZING! I LOVE that jumper (sailor collar!!!) and your DIY choker and the hat! You just look so fab from head to toe.

    Sarah xxx

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  27. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Red at its best! The diy choker is so cool. And, naturally, it fits so wonderfully with everything else.

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  28. Heather FonsecaApril 15, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    So cute!!!! Love that sweater. I always steer clear of the nautical thing, not because I don't love it, I do, I just don't like mixing navy and black, and everything I own is black. Sigh.

    Love,
    Heather
    http://thestyleconfessions.com/

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  29. The Style CroneApril 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Starting with the red knit cap and down to the unique espadrilles, you are fabulous! It is always a thrill to see your compositions!

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  30. citizen rosebudApril 15, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Let me just tell you no matter how hard a day I have in the real life, coming home to a big wonderful queue of nice comments just makes everything a bit easier. Thank you darlings!

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  31. AmélieApril 16, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Love the colors! Love your style! I love colors too come to see my blog :)

    missydaisyrocks.blogspot.com

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  32. Stephanie LoudmouthApril 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    OMG... I love that sweater!!!!!!

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  33. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    OMG, so cool with the striped wedges! Love this look from the beret down to the espadrilles.

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