Old Navy baby clothing

I am in love with the elephant (pink and green) and giraffe (pink and brown) prints at Old Navy! Of course they make you walk through the baby section to get to the dressing rooms. Who can resist such cuteness??

Elephants + hearts= adorable:

(hard to see but those are two elephants kissing with a heart above them!)

E is for Elephant:


Pink stripes:


Socks:


Shoes:


Onesie:


elephants AND giraffes together!


I saw some other Giraffe tops in the store but couldn't find them online

Forever 21: reusable tote bags

I have received a bunch of emails from readers saying that Forever 21 is filled with nautical clothing and accessories. I haven't been in the store recently but I can tell from the website that it is nautical heaven!

I am loving their eco-friendly reusable tote bags. You can't beat the price: $1.50!
Well I saw Angela last night and she bought me the anchor bag!


Also comes in white:


There is also this sailboat one:



I am tempted to make a trip over to F21 this weekend to stock up!

Nautical Photo of the Week

Buckhead Belle sent in a photo of these adorable sailboat salt and pepper shakers she found at Old Time Pottery in Atlanta.

Nautical Shoes

Pink and Green Betseyville Baylee (available in other colors too):


Rocket Dog Preppy Neon Pink Canvas Slip-ons:


Thanks for the tip, Carol!

2010 Snail Mail

I LOVED doing a snail mail project last year. This year I am going to change things up slightly and make it more of a penpal thing. Some of you were already writing back and I have saved all the great cards. But I never heard from a few of you and have no idea if you even received my cards!

Here is the updated info:
If you are currently on the list (signed up before today) then you will be receiving a card/letter within the next week. If I do not hear from you within a month (either by EMAIL or by snail mail) then you will be removed from the list. This is for various reasons: it takes time to write 50+ cards every few weeks and stamps/stationary aren't cheap. But also I want to make sure you are actually receiving something and I have no way of knowing if you received it if I don't hear back! SO please write back when you receive something. To clarify: you don't even have to snail mail something back each time-you can email (though try to send a couple of actual snail mail cards ;) !

You can join the snailmail list at any time by clicking on the anchor mailbox to the left.

Here is the form if you would like to sign up: Fill out this form!

Valentine's Day gift guide part 2

Jewelry Box:


Heart measuring spoons:


Mini Heart Mirrors:


Frame:


Heart studs:


Step stool:

What's in my bag?

I have seen this on other blogs and love seeing what other bloggers keep in their bags**!

Right now I am carrying my Vineyard Vines tote. Since I am nannying two days a week it is VITAL that I have a bag that can hold EVERYTHING! Here is what is in my tote right now (then just add in some diapers, wipes, snacks, change of clothes, and all the other baby related items!):


I love keychains! My favorite 3 right now: monogrammed keyfob (with anchor on the back) from Lisagh at Grosgain Garage, whale from Coach, and a pink and green anchor keychain from Jules at Chic & Pink

My Lovcat wallet (this thing is huge and way too heavy but I refuse to use another one-the gold hearts are too cute!)


Lilly Pulitzer large agenda in "Color by Numbers":


Ipod (this used to be a much prettier pink but it has faded over the years):


Vera Bradley sunglasses case (found this at TJ Maxx on clearance!):


Pocket mirror (I added a decal to personalize it):


I ALWAYS have snacks, chapstick, a pen, hairbands, lotion, etc floating around the bottom:


Cath Kidston cosmetic bag:


Elephant change purse:


Business card case made by Clara at Pink Cupcake:


** These two blog posts were the first that came to mind

Nautical Outfit of the Week

Reader Carol sent in this photo of a Sigma Kappa participating in the Indiana State University Delta Gamma Anchor Splash "Miss Anchor Splash" contest last March. What a fun contest! I would love to see all the entrants!



Don't forget to email me YOUR nautical outfit or photo! You could be featured next week!

Nautical Pillows from Overstock

Under the Sea Pillows: (so glad they restocked these!)


Wally Whale:


Ships Ahoy:


Starfish:


Coral:


Sailboats:


Thanks for the tip, Alexandra!

Valentine's Day gift guide part 1

LL Bean heart sheets:


Swoozies Monogram Heart Bracelet:


Old Navy PJ pants:



Boatman Geller heart cards:


Forever21 tote:


Juicy Couture bracelet:


Enamored Pencil set:

Congrats to Preppy Mama! You won the anchor address labels!

Even if you didn't win, don't forget to check out Pretty Printing's adorable online store!

My favorites:
Crab:


Pink and brown invite:


Pink and green tote:


Umbrella:

Pretty Printing GIVEAWAY!

I knew it was a match made in nautical heaven when I saw the logo for Pretty Printing:

The winner of this giveaway will receive a set of 150 anchor mailing labels in pink or blue!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Nautical Outfit of the Week

It is a rainy week in Los Angeles so this week's photo is perfect! Here is Ryan (son of Amanda, aka Pink Polkadotaa) in his nautical rain gear. I just love his anchor rain jacket!

VIVA Las Vegas!

I am FINALLY uploading my photos from various Vegas trips I have taken since November.

Right after Thanksgiving I went to see Stevie Wonder. AMAZING concert. One of the best I have ever seen.




Right before New Year's I saw the Black Eyed Peas. Another great concert. No photos from that one but so fun!

Random hotel photos:

Not sure why I liked this lamp so much!


This couch didn't photograph well but it was so pretty!


View of the strip from Mandalay Bay


The Country Club at the Wynn


Nautical dress being modeled at Fashion Show Mall

Awning I liked


My future house will have a fancy chandelier like this!


The cutest chocolate covered strawberry from Mandalay Bay

The 2 Bandits 25% off!

From the website:
"a pair of well crafted, adjustable fabric bands used to spruce up any pair of boots. an ingenious idea inspired by a love of music, style, and dancing".

I have the anchor ones (duh) and LOVE them! Here I am wearing them with my favorite J.Crew riding boots:



Enter code: DCBANDITS at checkout and receive 25% off all purchases! Plus there is free domestic shipping!