Nautical by Nature

A refined Spring '14 take on the nautical trend from Pringle of Scotland.

aaand, a much more literal interpretation from Olympia Le-Tan.

Originally posted in The LOOK

I grew up surrounded on all sides by land. Instead of a lake or ocean, my water came mostly in the form of bathtubs, lawn sprinklers and friends' backyard pools. But there were those rare times when we'd make a day trip to the beach, and even more rare times when we'd make it all the way to the ocean. And it was in those times that I realized how much I love the water.

Whether swimming in it or staring at it, the water just has this way of winning me over. And anytime I get the chance, I'm on a boat, a beach or a dock, waiting for my yacht to come in.  Or a canoe. A canoe is fine, too...

For Spring '14, designers showed their love for all things nautical, too, with stripes, blue and white looks, and even fun anchors, fish and sailboat patterns at Olympia Le-Tan. Whether you like to keep your seafaring style subtle or totally in-your-face, there are plenty of fish in the sea for spring.

Here are some tips for going nautical this season:

• Stripes are a classic that will never go out of style. But fear not, figure-conscious females, stripes can be super flattering. Simply opt for narrow stripes over wide to appear thinner.
• Not sure which metal to choose to complement your blues, whites and reds? Gold is the perfect fit for all of your nautical looks.
• Keep It Simple, Sailors! A delicate starfish necklace here or an anchor charm bracelet there is all you need to amp up your stripes. Read: don't go overboard. 

Read on for my fav nautical finds in stores right now and get ready to sail away...

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