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Monday, June 18, 2012

What I wore today: 06/16/12 (Sailor, Sailor)

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

I thought it would be fun to give you a soundtrack for this one as The Cherry Blossom Girl often does for her outfit posts. So, here it is. 

Land Ho! by Mirah on Grooveshark

Here's something kind of crazy. This pavé cable link bracelet, pavé-ball cuff, and pavé-ball ring all look like they came from a set, but in fact they came from three different places. The bracelet, a birthday gift from my mom, is from J. Crew, the cuff is from Anthropologie, and the ring is from Target. How strange. Some manufacturer must have been producing pavé this year, and all they brands ordered some.

Now, about the dress. Some might say that a giant anchor appliqué on a striped dress is pushing nautical too far, but I think -- as long as the accessories aren't also nautical -- it's just enough. Boat shoes or espadrilles might have been too much, and an anchor necklace certainly would have been. (More on how to not overdo nautical here.)

I like to have a bit of a since of humor with my clothes. It's why I'm so often drawn to whimsical prints and details in the first place, and this bulldog brooch definitely fits the bill. I'm quite sure it's meant to show some Yale spirit, so it's preppy but with a wink. I like that. 

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry
Sailor, sailor outfit: J. Crew "Maritime Anchor Dress" with zipper detail, bulldog brooch, gladiator sandals, pearls, J. Crew "Pavé cable link bracelet", signet ring, various jewelry

"Maritime Anchor Dress" - J. Crew (on sale here)
Gladiator sandals - Target (last seen here)
Pearls - had forever
Bulldog brooch - J. Crew
Assorted bangles including sunburst bangle - Forever 21
"Pavé cable link bracelet" - J. Crew (last seen here)
Pavé-ball cuff - Anthropologie
Pavé-ball, gold-ball, and pearl rings (stacked) - Target
Signet ring - Urban Outfitters
Claddagh ring - Seventh Street Gifts
Two-tone diamond watch - Citizen



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8 comments:

  1. What a fantastic dress! I always love a good nautical look. And your bracelets are great!

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  2. Love that dress, so perfectly nautical! Great accessories too!

    xo
    Sam
    www.lepetitepear.com

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    1. Thank you. I just couldn't help something a bit over-the-top nautical. I love it.

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  3. I love the anchor on the dress! It is cute!

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    1. Thanks so much. I can't help loving all things nautical!

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