Nautical by Nature: August 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Lazyjack Press

I love the fun "where did this idea come from" stories that are behind so many of the brands I have featured on this blog. Here's how Lazyjack Press came to be: "Lazyjack Press co-founders Patrick and Miriam met in 2011. Patrick was working as a lawyer, Miriam was finishing up law school. Trouble was, neither of them wanted to be lawyers. After bonding over their distaste for the practice of law, they started dating. They also started developing the initial concept for Lazyjack Press: a luxurious, irreverent take on the motif tie."

Lazyjack Press sells ties, bowties, pocket squares, and the ultimate sport shirt. Lazyjack Press ties are handmade in Como, Italy, of 21 momme Italian silk. Lazyjack Press can also do custom designs for your school, fundraiser, club, company, or wedding

Some of my favorite designs

All tied up

Sweet shades, bro

I know Christmas is months away but how perfect is this tacky Christmas sweater design?

Lazyjack the knife

Buckwild

The ultimate sport shirts are made in America

The Downtown

The Georgetown

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Reese Witherspoon Nautical Summer Style

I feel like every time I have picked up an Us Weekly or looked at a gossip site Reese has been spotted in another cute nautical outfit. Here are my favorites from this summer:

Casual in J.Crew anchor shorts:

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Simple striped dress:

Chambray:

Pops of red:

Red white and blue:

Traveling with her navy and white monogrammed bag:

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Monday, August 26, 2013

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Nautical Labor Day Party Ideas

Wish Labor Day coming up next week (!) the end of summer is just around the corner. End the summer with one last nautical party! A backyard BBQ, a picnic, a pool party, a bonfire at the beach-whatever you plan to do, add some nautical details!

No time to send out paper invitations? Send your guests evites through Postmark: Anchors Aweigh and sail away summer are perfect for a nautical end of summer party

For inspiration:

Crab Boil party from Love the Day click through for more photos and a sample menu

Photography by A Fresh Take Photography

Nautical red, white, and blue party from Pizzazzerie click through for more photos

Nautical red, white, and blue party from Pizzazzerie

Will you be having an end of summer party?

Friday, August 23, 2013

Blankenship Dry Goods

Lobster

Today I am featuring Blankenship Dry Goods, started by college student Tory Lenzo. The featured product is a line of traditional club shorts, called Freedom Shorts. The name of each product is inspired by American traditions, its natural beauty, and its rich history.

Tea Olive

The shorts feature American themed pockets. The "Lobster" shorts, for example, are specifically inspired by the fishermen of Maine. Blankenship Dry Goods currently has 9 colors available, 4 in seersucker, and the fall collection will be released very soon.

Blankenship Dry Goods remains resolute that made in America is the way to get a product of the highest quality. All goods are created in New York City.

BDG elephant logo on the back of the shorts

Rampart

Hamilton

Georgia Peach

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Nautical Dorm Room: Anchors Aweigh

Print percale bedding (Garnet Hill)
Anchor throw pillow (Bed Bath and Beyond)

Sail away monogram wall decal (Land of Nod)

Anchor doormat (Modcloth)

Dry erase board (Zazzle)

Set of two store more metal boxes (Land of Nod)

Laundry bag (Ring Ching Ching)

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Nautical Outift of the Week: Lobster Love

This week I am featuring Tia of Big City Tyro. I love the combination of shorts and a sweater or long sleeve shirt, especially as the weather starts to cool down.

Whale critter shorts: Brooks Brothers
Sweater and clutch: J. Crew Factory
Wedges: Target
Headband and knotted bracelet: Kiel James Patrick
Anchor bangle: Betsey Johnson
White bangle: Anne Kleine
Sunglasses: Anthropologie
Necklace: vintage
Towel: Tommy Hilfiger
And the book is After Camelot, the sequel to Women of Camelot by J. Randy Taraborrelli (a fantastic biography on the Kennedy family)

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Nautical Dorm Decor: Surfer

I saw the surfer art below and thought it would be the perfect for a dorm room. It's easy to find accessories that go with the surf theme (such as the surf board bookends and wall calendar decal). Add some striped bedding in blue and grey and you have an instant California cool room!

Nautical by Nature Blog: Nautical Dorm Room Decor: Surfer

Stripe sheets; Surf pillow

Island surfer wall mural

Big bite bookends; Surf calendar wall decal

I think this would be a fun DIY! Just remember that the west coast is the BEST coast

Planked coastal location art

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Monday, August 19, 2013

Back to School Girls: Gap

I am in love with the bows in the fall collection at Gap. I wish they made all of these in adult sizes! I think my favorite is the dog sweater with the tiny bow in the back.

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