Trend Watch Wednesday: Float Your Boat

Weh-heh-hehll....look what the tide brought in....Nautical-themed designs are infiltrating stores everywhere this spring and just might be one of the most fun trends to hit the shelves in seasons!

Design houses like Hermes and Louis Vuitton have been paying homage to the high seas for decades, but other designers, including mainstream, department store labels are starting to take note. Better yet, sites like Polyvore and TopShop have entire sections dedicated to nautical-inspired goodness.

I love this trend, mainly because it's squeaky clean, but still a little kitchsy. The key to pulling off a bolder trend like this one is to keep the look simple. Don't go overboard with the accessories, (pun intended), or you'll run the risk of looking like Popeye. And please, please don't wear sailor hats. These look absolutely ridiculous.

Ready to earn your sea legs? (Man, I'm just full of good ones today!)

Start simple. Those gold, anchor earrings you saw on Urban Outfitters last week? Buy em. That cute, striped tote that you bought years ago from L.L. Bean? Bust it out.

The great thing about the nautical trend is that it's classic enough to stick around for a while, so don't hesitate to invest in a few, key pieces for your wardrobe.

Alright, peeps! I'm going to go contribute something meaningful to the marketing world, (read: I have to get back to my real job now.)

Hope your day goes swimmingly ; )

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Photo credits: Polyvore, TopShop, Couture Carrie