Transitioning to Fall Fashion: Nautical Style

We're two weeks into August now, so fall is inevitably just around the corner at this point! The weather has even cooled off a bit here, so I've been looking for ways to transition my summer style towards fall - while my actual fall clothes are in storage. I love nautical style, so I thought I'd start by switching out my nautical striped shorts and navy open back tee for wide leg sailor pants and a light striped sweater. Easy! It's not quite fall yet, so I'm still wearing my favourite light orange lipstick (Covergirl Katy Kat Matte in Coral Cat) and some sandal heels. Of course, if we were closer to fall, I'd switch out the shoes too, for something close-toed and nix the orange lipstick altogether.

Speaking of nautical style, isn't this Kraken necklace from BEL Jewelry Boutique the perfect accessory?? I usually go with shiny gold accessories for my summer nautical outfits, but with these being a transition outfit to fall, I chose a piece in a darker, bronze colour. It just so happens the colour matches the nautical buttons on the pants too. Win.

Does anyone else rotate their closet depending on the season? I always love getting creative with transitioning my summer outfits until it's time to officially transition over to my fall wardrobe. It's like a challenge!

Sweater - Tobi (similar) | Necklace - Kraken necklace via BEL Jewelry Boutique | Pants - Forever 21

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Rainy Summer Outfit

Even though we've had a stellar summer so far, there have been a couple spotty days of rain lately that had given us the opportunity to wear something a little more spring-like again, and it's been a refreshing change!

I love the nautical style from combining this striped navy shift dress and orange drawstring jacket. Navy stripes look great with a nice bright pop of colour like red, yellow, pink or orange. And of course, lots of gold accessories! I will always love my heels, but it's always nice to switch them out for some cute and comfy sneakers (especially these Converse Fancy's, which are my absolute favourite!).

I also plan to get as much wear out of my bright lipsticks during the summer months as I can, so I whipped out my Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Tulip: a beautiful shade of orange that matches nicely with my favourite nail polish of the season, Essie's Sunday Funday nail lacquer. 

Jacket - H&M | Dress - The Gap (thrifted via Value Village) | Shoes - Converse All Star Fancy (similar) | Necklace - Nobis & Grey | Bracelets - c/o Nobis & Grey: XII Bangle & IIX Bangle | Rings - Hart + Stone: Twisted Stacking Ring & Hammered Stacking Ring  | Purse - my mom's!

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Summer Nautical Style

Ah, summer looks like it's here in Vancouver already, and I can't get enough of wearing summer clothes again! Our annual boat trip in May always kicks off my nautical style obsession for the summer: anchors, linen, navy and white stripes...the more the better!

Linen pants are one of my favourite laid back styles for warmer weather. I have another pair that I picked up a long time ago at Ross Dress for Less (seen here), but I like that these one from Old Navy are slightly cropped and tapered: gotta show off those cute boat shoes, after all.

If you want to see what beauty items I took on the go with me on the boat trip, check out my Nautical Inspiration post!

Shirt - H&M | Pants - Old Navy | Hat - H&M | Sunglasses - Target | Shoes - Winners

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Fashion Inspiration: Nautical Style

Every year for the May long weekend, we go boating with friends of ours up the BC coast. It's always one of the most highly anticipated trips of the year for me: a chance to fully unplug from daily life, relax, spend time with friends and the bf...and in nautical style, of course!

Below you'll find my must-haves for a nautical summer look, many items of which I've already picked up for my upcoming trip! Stripes, linen, coral and gold will all play a big part of my boating outfits- of course, with the weather here always uncertain, it's important to have a good variety of tanks, sweaters and jackets, so you're prepared no matter what.

For beauty, I want to keep my warm-weather routine simplified, so I found a BB cream, blush and lipstick that would keep my face looking refreshed without over-doing it. I searched high and low for the perfect BB cream for my insanely pale complexion; as we get closer to summer, a lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF is a must. A dusting of coral blush and a swipe of vivid lipstick from London Drugs will keep the look flush! Oh, and I can't forget that John Frieda Beach Blonde Salt Spray...smells like summer in a bottle, and gives the perfect beachy waves.

I'll definitely be posting my outfits once I'm back, so stay tuned for more summer style inspiration!

1 - Tobi | 2 - H&M | 3 - John Frieda (via London Drugs) | 4 - Carnet de Mode | 5 - H&M | 6 - Polo Ralph Lauren | 7 - Vero Moda | 8 - Forever 21 | 9 - Maybelline (via London Drugs) | 10 - Sears | 11 - Nine West | 12 - Ever New | 13 - Cargo in Laguna (via London Drugs) | 14 - Betsey Johnson | 15 - Tarte (via Sephora) | 16 - Jones New York | 17 - Old Navy | 18 - Old Navy

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Seaside: Comfy Casual

I'm always looking for new ways of working my boyfriend jeans into my wardrobe: they're just so comfy! Of course, no seaside look would be complete without an item of linen and a pair of boat shoes. Perfect for wandering along the beach and pier in White Rock.

I am absolutely loving loose knit sweaters this summer, and they make a great piece for transitioning into the cooler evening weather. I found the one I'm wearing in the last photos at Betty Be Good Boutique; it's perfect for a casual summer look. During the daytime though, a light and airy linen blouse does the trick. I feel like it would make a good 'beach in the Hamptons' type of preppy outfit! 

Outfit: Shirt- Old Navy (similar), Sweater- Betty Be Good, Necklace- Nobis and Grey, Jeans- Joe's (thrifted), Shoes- Roxy (via Winners) (similar), Bag- Lily Pulitzer for Estée Lauder (via The Bay), Aviators-Ross Dress For Less

Make-up: Nails- Essie in Strut Your Stuff (via London Drugs)

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Nautical Style: Part 2

For the second day of our boating excursion during the May long weekend, I opted for an equally nautical look (of course), which was the result of a very impromptu shopping spree at Old Navy prior to the trip! Their nautical flip flops were just way too adorable to pass on; they even have little anchors on them, after all. I built the outfit around my linen pants, which you may have seen on my Los Angeles post from last summer. Linen is such a breezy fabric, and I love how it looks as part of a nautical outfit. I bought a linen blouse from Old Navy as well, which you'll see in one of my summer posts I'm sure. You don't have to be on a boat to wear nautical style linen though, it looks great on the beach too!

Photos courtesy of Trixie Pacis

Sweater-Old Navy, Shirt-Old Navy, Pants-Angel Kiss(via Ross Dress for Less), Hat-The Hatter Company, Earrings- Forever21(similar), Shoes-Old Navy

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta