About Mandie

Hi! I'm Mandie, the girl behind Nautical Stripes. Some of my favorite things are nautical items, sailing, stripes, bangles, ripped jeans, bright colors, clutches, vacation adventures, running (only outside), and cooking (always homemade).

Born & Raised: St. Louis, MO
Lives: Chicago, IL
Favorite Meal: Salmon with mashed sweet potatoes
Signature Drink: Captain and Diet Coke
Go-To Closet Item: Ripped, Dark Jeans
Go-To Designer: Tory Burch & Kate Spade
Travel Aspiration: Ireland

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Spring Chills

Hi Gorgeous!!! 

Spring is definitely here, and if you couldn't tell by the warmer weather, you can definitely tell by how many people are sniffling. Where I live, we have had a few warm days where you can comfortably wear a dress or shorts. Right now though, it's that in between chill. It's chilly enough you could pull out some of those sweaters from fall but you really don't want to. I caved in this past weekend and pulled out two sweaters that are lightweight. I am having a hard time right now finding things to wear in the morning. I can't decide if I want to wear a button down because it is chilly or wear a tank top with a cardigan. It may be sign that I want summer here, but it also may be a sign I need to clean out my closet and maybe add a few additions.

In a couple weeks, we are heading off to Florida for a family vacation. Luckily I will be in Florida for a week and a half. So I was going through some clothes I would want to bring for that, and noticed I'm short a swim suit (I got rid of a few that have been hanging around since high school). Here are the swimsuits I am in love with this year:

Two-Piece Love:

https://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/swim/PRDOVR~C4634/C4634.jsp

http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-aquasport-triangle-bikini-swimsuit-top---colorblock/id_277087

https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/SwimCoverups/swimwear/PRDOVR~B9707/B9707.jsp

One-Piece Love:
https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/swim/theswimshop/PRDOVR~B9497/B9497.jsp?color_name=black-ivory

https://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?color_name=blue-multi&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441854645&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302081792&bmUID=kPYVHx2

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tommy-bahama-zip-front-bandeau-one-piece-swimsuit/3975391?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=584

Can you tell I'm ready for summer weather? Not only for the swim suits but for the dresses! Tomorrow I'll post about my favorite dresses out for the season and what ones I'm eyeing to add to my collection.

Are you heading anywhere warm soon? Comment below with where you're going and what your favorite swimsuit is of the season!

XOXO-Mandie