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Woven basket handbags have been all the rage this year, proving that these summery straw accessories are chic enough to use even when you’re far from the beach. But seeing as we’re in the midst of summer–and a super hot one at that–it’s important that you invest in a proper beach bag. From beach reads […]

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For the past few months/as long as I can remember, we’ve been talking about how good Meghan Markle is at pants. She looks good in black skinny jeans. She looks good in tapered trouser pants. She looks good in billowing tuxedo pants. She looks good in a freaking two-piece suit. But today, Meghan Markle proved […]

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A nautical stripe is a seasonless staple. ($19, joe.ca)

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We may not know our starboard from our port, but navigating nautical style is a breeze with stripes, checks and anchor detailing.
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Photo of Nantucket by Maria Gilbert

From Gucci’s metallic belts to Iceberg’s wristlet bags, rope accents are a fresh way to anchor your spring accessories. A roomy canvas tote with rope handles, like this one from RW & Co. ($20), is the perfect way to wear this twisted trend.

Maybe it’s because the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (mmfa.qc.ca) is presenting an exhibit on Jean Paul Gaultier next month, but lately I’ve been gravitating toward all things mariner.

This adorable nautical tee is pulling at our heartstrings, but not at our wallets! ($40, espritshop.ca)

A nautical tote acts as the perfect beach companion for a much-deserved March break getaway. ($19, joe.ca)

Say Ahoy!… to spring in this preppy nautical knit BDG cardigan. It’s the perfect seasonal transition piece! ($38, urbanoutfitters.com)

True penny pinchers might not consider $68 a steal. But look closely, it’s a dress, and coming from Anthropologie, (anthropologie.com) the store that took the Olsen twins’ boho-chic to a new extreme, I shall take what I can get. How divine are the watercolour sailboats, especially when paired with the whimsical stripes on top?

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Lovely in…Nautical notes

Spotted: A submission from Edmonton in our FASHION Lovelies/Holt Renfrew giveaway!

Wearing: A vintage jumper dress from Dear Golden Vintage, an Old Navy T-shirt, H&M pumps and a thrifted and reworked necklace.

Why: It’s tough to wear a jumper well, but by pairing the piece with classic marine accents, this FASHION Lovely pulls off the look in high seas style.

See the full look after the jump.