True Blue: Nautical Trends

Top: Abercrombie and Fitch, Shorts: Forever21, Shoes: by Candies

      Summer means anything and everything nautical.  This timeless trend can be pulled off in plenty of different ways, starting with the classic stripe.  Thick or thin but most commonly blue and white,     
    nautical stripes create the sailor look with a bit more elegance.  A patriotic color palette of reds, 
      whites, and blues can also be used to bring out the classic, boating look. Neutrals such as khakis 
                          or even certain denims can be paired with these colors as well.

To complete any nautical look, tiny gold accents are used to produce a subtle effect without looking too gaudy.  If you want to try something a little more, I would recommend a bulky, rope bracelet or even an anchor necklace to really embrace this look and make it your own.  Finally, a stripe of simple, red lipstick will finish off this tasteful trend.

Start accessorizing your seafaring outfit with these easy DIY Nautical Rope Bracelets!

DIY Nautical Rope Bracelet

Since it is summer and anything that has to do with the beach or boats is fascinating to me, this DIY rope bracelet with a gold anchor hook is an ideal must-have for any seafaring outfit this summer!

DIY NAUTICAL ROPE BRACELET:

* Thick rope (any color)

* Anchor charm

* Large cord crimps

* Some thin rope (for the bracelet fastener)

1. Measure the thicker rope by wrapping it once around your wrist, and add 1-2 inches to that length then cut. Repeat with a second piece of rope.
2. Take one of the pieces of rope, and bend it in half to create a loop. Slip a crimping bead over the loose rope ends and squeeze it tightly with pliers. This should fasten together the loose ends with the metal crimping bead.
3. Loop the second piece of rope and wrap it under and through the first piece of rope’s loop. Use the picture as reference. It looks much more complicated than it is!
4. Once the two pieces of rope are looped together, secure the loose ends of the second rope with another metal crimping bead. Before squeezing the bead closed, slip a looped piece of thinner rope in the bottom end and then press the crimping bead shut. This will be your bracelet fastener!
5. Take your anchor charm and tie the top to the end of your bracelet that doesn’t have the thinner piece of rope attached. This can be done by either sewing the charm in place or looping a thinner piece of rope through the end of the thicker rope. Whatever is easiest for you!

Eager to wear this new bracelet?  Visit my latest post for nautical outfit tips!

Tutorial and photo via A Blissful Dream