Striped Like A Sailor

I must say, I love that sailor stripes have become so popular the last couple years.  J.Crew always has a good supply, and I also recently discovered the site StripedShirt.com which I plan on ordering from after I post this blog.  I got inspired from a photograph I saw of Lauren Conrad sporting the trend and dug through my closet to try and make my own version.

 

shirt: American Eagle c. 2009

jeans: American Eagle c. 2010

shoes: Merona c. 2011

necklace: gift

ring: H&M c. 2008

purse: Element c. 2010

I also put together a collage for your enjoyment (based off of the inspiration photo for this outfit):

inspiration: Lauren Conrad

sunglasses: 80spurple.com

jeans: Old Navy

purse: Nu-G

ring: Forever21

shoes: Aldo

shirt: Forever21

tazo tea: yum

For many months I've been adoring the shoes on LC's feet, only to finally discover that they're Miu Miu and are way way way out of my price range.  So I settled for the Target wedges above.  However, I recently found the above look-a-likes at Aldo (very very tempted to buy!! Must...resist...)

Indiana from Adored Austin recently posted an entry on the oh-so-lovely Delightful Dozen blog about striped shirts, and I couldn't agree with her more.  I, too, have always disliked wearing stripes.  But now, with the return of the classic sailor-esque style once seen on Coco Chanel, I'm loving it!

Coco Chanel in 1917!

Until next time!