Nautical by Nature

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Charming St. Kitts Cottage

I saw this story on the Coastal Living website and wanted to share. This family of four moved from Charleston to St. Kitts after being offered an opportunity to build a resort on St. Kitts. The family chose a circa-1980s West Indies-style cottage overlooking Frigate Bay. The kids' bedrooms are my favorite, especially the son's!

All photos are from the Coastal Living article

Coastal Living Charming St. Kitts Cottage

I am ready to move in! Look at that view!

Daughter's room

Son's room

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Ale by Alessandra Launch Party

Last week I went to the launch party for the new Ale by Alessandra line at Planet Blue in Beverly Hills. The line is designed by model Alessandra Ambrosio and launched yesterday! It is very much inspired by Alessandra's time in Brazil. Described in four words I would say: Earthy, beachy, feminine, and bohemian. As a working mother of two Alessandra understands the balance between function and style. Her collection has comfortable yet sexy pieces. The dresses are perfect for dinner parties or a girls night out! The tops and shorts are casual for everyday wear

The gorgeous Alessandra modeling one of the dresses from the collection (Dreamcatcher maxi dress)

Alessandra and a friend (modeling the into the mystic twist knot dress from the collection)

On the red carpet

This blue was beautiful in person

Definitely my favorite top. I loved the multi color dots (daydream tee)

Loved this white top too (daisy chain tank)

Pretty floral maxi dress (caravan maxi dress)

daydream ombre tee

There was a DJ for the event and a bar with themed drinks

indio bustier

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Monday, March 17, 2014

Lilly Pulitzer and Estee Lauder Partnership at Macy's

Estee Lauder and Lilly Pulitzer are partnering together at Macy's. Estee Lauder recently launched two tools on the Macy's website to help women choose the right products for their needs and skin tone. They are the same tools used by consultants at the beauty counter to help women find the right products: Estee Lauder Skincare Finder and Estee Lauder Foundation Finder.

Choose a free 7 piece gift with any $35 Estée Lauder purchase through Macys.com. The free gift with purchase includes free makeup valued at $120 and a one-of-a-kind Lilly Pulitzer cosmetic bag available only through Macy’s until March 23.

You can even customize your free gift based on which color of cosmetics you prefer: subtle or bold.

For more details check out the Macy's website

Friday, March 14, 2014

Nautical Look for Less: Forever21

Anchors Away sweater, $16

Forever21 Anchors Away Sweater Spring 2014

Reminds me a lot of the anchor print at J.Crew/factory

Set sail tassel scarf, $10

I love the tassels on the end. Wouldn't this be perfect for spring/summer nights?

Nautical bow headband, $4

This makes me miss Blair!

Set sail high-waisted shorts, $18

The top and cardigan this is paired with on the website=AWFUL! This pair of shorts would be fun over/with a bikini in summer, a button down or sweater for cooler weather

Pleated anchor shorts, $18

Pleated will always remind me of my Catholic school uniform but I love the anchor pattern and colors. How would you style pleated shorts?

Pink flamingo shopper tote, $1.80

I have at least 5 of the F21 shopper totes and use them for all of my grocery shopping and errands. They hold up and you can't beat the price!

Island Pineapple shopper tote, $1.80

Forever 21 island pineapple shopper tote

Classic boat shoes (men), $33, also available in red and brown

Nautical chambray shorts (men), $20

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Introducing...

Remember when I had my little poll on what the new baby's blog name should be? Well I am finally announcing the winner! The nickname with the most votes was... SKIP/SKIPPER! I am still not sure which one I am going to use more

Second place: First Mate
Tied for third place: Sailor and something from the maritime signal flags (Alfa, Charlie, or Yankee)

I also loved two of the suggestions in the comments: Baby Buoy and Captain Cutie

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Dogeared Nautical Jewelry

I love love love Dogeared. I have the elephant necklace and really want to get one of the nautical necklaces or bracelets. I love how tiny each piece is. Perfect for everyday wear. Dogeared has added rings, bracelets, and earrings too.

Anchor stud earrings (also available in silver)