Nautical Fashion Inspiration

Nautical




This summer is all about nautical accents. Whether you are actually going to be in Marthas Vineyard this weekend is besides the point. You can still look like you just stepped off a sailboat with these adorable pieces.

Starla Sandals







Starla Sandals are the perfect way to put a little bling in your summer wardrobe. These stylish flip flop sandals are jewel encrusted but still have a casualness to them. Each sandal is handmade using leather and Swarovski crystals.

Owner, Michele Paredes, designs each sandal and her South Florida roots provide the perfect influence. The sandals feel luxurious, and yet can be paired with anything. Throw a pair on for the beach or wear them out to dinner at your favorite hot spot. No matter where you choose to wear them you will feel glamorous. When I wear mine I feel like I could be catching the next jet to San Tropez or the Canary Islands. Now if only it were true...maybe if I click my heals.

Shown: Gold Luxe $90, Gold Brilliance $90, Gold Opulance $120

Oak New York Handbags




Oak has recently released their own line of bags. This black leather fringe bag rocker bag is the first of the line. I especially like the mixture of textured and non-textured black leather and the oversized lobster clasp hardware. $589

Product Review: L'Occitane Almond Apple Velvet Face Fluid


Every article about skincare stresses how important it is to use a moisturizer with sunscreen. And up until this point, I had not been able to find a moisturizer with SFP that I have liked. Most moisturizers with sunscreen that I had tried previously felt greasy and often irritated my eyes. L'Occitanes Almond Apple Velvet Face Fluid with SPF 40 is my new go to moisturizers. The Almond Apple Velvet Face Fluid is part of L'Occitanes line of natural beauty products. It really contains all of the things I need in a moisturizer; protection, moisturization, and toning action. The product goes on smoothly and doesn't feel greasy at all. The light fresh formula contains essential oils and almond proteins to help improve the skins elasticity as well as almond milk to soften. While the organic apple vinegar helps to tighten pores and the organic apple extract refines the skins texture. The light apple almond scent is really refreshing and revitalizing. And if you love the scent as much as I do it also comes in a shower gel. Available at L'Occitane $39.

What I Want Now: Neon Fashion

Now that the sun is blazing and the days are hot, I want to wear bright colors and pretend I am headed to the boardwalk – instead of to work. These retro neon colors remind me of middle school (in a good way). All I need to do now is tease my hair and get a skateboard.

Neon Fashion



Shown: Matthew Williamson Dress $1,105, Converse Sneakers Neon $78 jades24.com, Travel wallet and passport holder $340 net-a-porter.com, Adidas Peachtree Neon Watch $73 asos.com, Bracelets $1.46 bluebanana.com, Retro Wayfarer Style Iridescent Neon Sunglasses $9.99 girlprops.com, Essie ‘Neons’ Mini Nail Polish

Madewell 1937 Online Shopping


One of my favorite stores for basics is J.Crew off-shoot Madewell 1937. They have perfect fitting jeans and the softest tissue tees. And now you can get all of their latest items without leaving the house. Their new online e-commerce store offers all of the items individually as well as a Shop the Look feature which allows you to buy a whole stylized outfit.

Lizzie Fortunato Jewelry





I went into one of my favorite stores in my Brooklyn neighborhood Stuart and Wright. Where I have never actually bought anything but I go to regularly to ogle all of the eye candy and beautifully crafted items (that I can't afford). Today I found something really spectacular...these beautiful baubles by Lizze Fortunato. I love the tribal details and bohemian vibe of these pieces.