Trending Tuesday: Nautical with a Twist

It’s almost June and officially summer now, so you know what that means: a flurry of nautical-inspired outfits are coming our way. I’ve always been a fan of the nautical look; the stripes, the anchors, being able to wear red, white & blue without looking like July 4th threw up on you. But why not mix it up a bit?

Styled with Polyvore.

Make nautical a little edgy instead of keeping it safe and filled-to-the-brim with prep. These white, buttoned shorts (Forever21, $23) are perfect for a boat get-away, or just looking like you’re on one. Add a tank with stripes that are balanced out with cool heather gray (sarahaghili.com, $27) to avoid being too cliché. Layer on a faux leather vest (Forever21, $18) and pair with some combat boots (gojane.com, $33) to add a bad-girl vibe to the normally good-girl aesthetic. Try Essie’s “Naughty Nautical” polish, and some fab jewelry from Etsy (bracelets: $8, anchor necklace: $14) for some girly details with a splash of color. Finish with a bright red cuff (Mango, $15) for an unexpected bit of va-va-voom.

Trending Tuesday: Red Hot

Claire Danes in Valentino at the 2013 Golden Globes.

If you didn’t watch the Golden Globes, here’s the news: red is going to be a big color trend, and soon. I’m thinking the color will pop up as people (like me) get over-excited about spring, and will really get big when the summer heat waves roll around. But for all of you that can’t wait until summer for the trend, here are some spring-ready outfits with a little red.

Styled with Polyvore.

Stand out with a pop of va va voom red. For a cute, flirty look, pair a nice red blouse with a neutral colored skater skirt, brown oxfords and bag, and pretty red accessories. If you want to be a little edgier, try red jeans with a printed blouse or graphic tee. Pair with black booties and classy earrings. Remember you can add some red to any outfit with some lipstick or nail polish – both great classics to fall back on! So throw on some red, go out tonight, and be fabulous!