Summer in New England is the absolute BEST. I might be biased, being a born and bred New England girl, but to me, nothing makes me smile like a sunny afternoon in a charming seaside town full of weathered shingle homes, warm sand, a crisp gin and tonic, a harbor full of boats and that great mix of preppy and nautical style that is quintessentially of this area. So when I opened the latest Wistera catalog I fell head over heels for their mix of modern and vintage nautical styles! Lucite, rope, sails, weathered metal, stripes, crisp white, blue and red! Yes to it all!
Of course, this look also translates easily to fashion as well. I am completely obsessed with this Calypso tunic dress. I don’t care how much it is, it WILL BE MINE (cue evil chuckle and wringing of hands).
Modern Nautical by elementsofstyleblog featuring Calypso tops
Biarritz zigzag bikini top, $130
Biarritz zigzag bikini briefs, $135
Sea Bags Sail Tote, $160
Bex Rox Knot Ring, 210 GBP
Gold Starfish Studs, 8 GBP
Braid Fedora in Tobacco, $78
RAY BAN RB3025 (AVIATOR) GOLD METAL W3234, 133 GBP
Ben-Amun Lucite Cuff – Max and Chloe, $105
Chic Rope Sandals – Summer’s Hottest Shoes – Summer Accessories -…
love your blog. way too gorgeous. :)
xo.
I adore that whale!
I miss New England SO MUCH. Love this post! Thanks, Erin.
I love it. Very summer. And that tunic dress fits in with the tribal accessories that are hot right now.
My first summer in New England and I am already in love. Oh, and also that lucite bracelet. Love it!
Fabulous! I just found your blog and love your style. Didn’t know about Wisteria. What a fabulous catalog.
Genevieve
I have been living here for about 4 years now and yes I think New England is the best place to really and truly experience summer. I really need to get a summer cottage so that I can decorate it like the picture from Wisteria. I have always wanted to say, “I am summering on the Vineyard!”. Have a great day!
Wow, I LOVE this!! I love that room, and all these pieces you’ve shown. Totally smitten here :)
Those chairs with the caning are driving me wild! They would be perfect in about every room in the world. And that b&w chevron bathing suit is even better poolside than coconut scented suntan lotion. Wow.
I just did a nautical post last week. I love the look and I am so glad to see it so available in such cute items this year. I love , love your post. You are always so chic and stylish both in your interiors and in your dress. I am going on a beach vacation so your blog is always the perfect place to visit for inspiration, Thankyou,Kathysue
I usually don’t like nautical housewares but this really inspires me to add some to my place!!
Ramblings of a Small Town Girl
very inspired.
i like your interpretation better than the wisteria catalog!
New England summer’s are great. The air is so much more crisp and cool than it is down here in the south. Love all the nautical stuff too! That photo is what I would love if I had a beach house…light and airy with a few small touches.
Love the blog, thanks for posting.
The tunic will be mine for sure, as well. And possibly that sail tote–LOVE.
adore the starfish earrings!
Love New England. I think in a previous life I must have resided there because I feel so drawn to it!
Perfect stuff for a great beach home!
That was definitely my favorite Wysteria catalog to date…and *surprise* …we actually bought the whale!!
Great blog…keep it up!
xx
• Choubelle •