Pickin' for Plaid

Over the weekend, mom and I went to Putnam, CT for some bonding time over antique/thrift shopping.  I arrived with a list.  I left with a vintage plaid jacket, a 1970's floral maxi dress, and nothing from the aforementioned list.  While a wooden ladder and brackets for the kitchen are still eluding me, the winter weather is not... so I'm breaking out the plaid jacket. 

Jacket:  Vintage (from Panache Consignment)

Jeans:  BR Factory

Chambray Shirt:  Old Navy (similar)

Sweater:  Gap Outlet (older)

Necklace:  Ebay (search: statement necklace)

Places to shop in Putnam, CT:

Cafe:  Victoria Station Cafe - adorable, vintage vibe with homemade baked goods.  We both noshed on fresh from the oven scones and drooled over the gynormous cupcakes!

Antiques:  Antiques Marketplace and Jeremiah's Antiques.  Both had amazing inventory but most things were either out of my price range or not on my "list".

Thrift:  Panache was a delightful little consignment shop.  Clean, friendly staff, and quality clothing, shoes and accessories.  Small vintage selection, but clearly that didn't stop me from finding a few things.  Mom left with a faux fur reversible coat to add to her collection!

Sailing Away

Recently, we took a glorious 3 day Disney Cruise.  It was magical, exciting and pretty much the last time I was warm.  New England Winter, I am done with you. 

With Spring nearing and Cruise memories still fresh, I'm focusing in on one of my favorite styles, Nautical.  And again this year, Nautical is IN!  Actually, I'm not sure if it ever went "out", I mean, why would it?  Regardless, nautical prints are anchored into my closet (see what I did there) and I am a huge supporter of it never going out of style.  I am also a huge supporter of coordinating family outfits for certain moments/events.  I'm not ashamed of it... I can't say the same for them:

KIDS:  T-shirts = Gap Outlet, shorts = Target

HUBBIE:  Shirt = Under Armor Outlet, shorts = Banana Republic Factory Store

ME:  Hat = Forever 21, Sweater = Banana Republic Factory Store, Skirt = J. Crew Factory, 

Shoes = Aerosoles via TJ Maxx

Want to add some Nautical into your wardrobe?  These pieces can sail right into your closet and still leave you money for a getaway cruise! (#4 may or may not be in my online shopping cart as I type this).

One:  Gap

Two:  Old Navy

Three:  ModCloth

Four:  J. Crew Factory

Still hesitant to jump aboard?  Here are some simple options to add just a touch of nautical style.

Earrings:  Modcloth

Shoes:  Zappos

For more nautical inspiration, check out my Pinterest page!