Nautical fashion 2012 : Casual Chic

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.”


Nautical fashion is all over the runway this Spring/Summer.And why should it not be?
It has an interesting history of 150 years.I know you're curious, so read it all here.
This trend can be worn anyway- casual,formal or party-wear.
Its simple yet classy ,thanks to Coco Chanel who included the classic Breton stripes a.k.a Nautical stripes in female fashion for the first time in 1921 when women were trapped in corsets(imagines & laughs!). All the innovations in fashion by Coco Chanel , are those which women gladly accept today as if it was their second nature.Coco celebrates her Birthday in August, so i will try to highlight as many styles from her in some of my posts till August.A promise that is tough, but doable,what say?

Lets see how we can rock the casual nautical look.
  • The typical nautical look uses colors like RED,NAVY and White.
  • Prints include stripes which can be horizontal,vertical or slanting.
  • Other prints would signify all things that a sailor-man can be identified with like Anchors,stars,Compass,etc.
  • This look is so versatile it can be worn throughout the year in various fabrics according to the weather.
  • When accessorizing, think GOLD, as Gold combined with Reds and blues oozes Royal elegance.Think Prince William :)
  • Want to add some glamour?
    A
    Red lipstick that suits your complexion will be your best bet.Make heads turn .Since the whole look is simplified, a red lip-color will only do justice to it even when you are out in the sunlight.The Nautical fashion files






Shoes-Bandra, Evil Eye Bracelet-gift from istanbul,Belt-Madame,Shirt,Bermuda-Janpath,Delhi,Can Pendant- Ebay HK,Retro Glares- Opp Palika Bazaar,Delhi.

I absolutely loved doing this shoot, thanks to the blazing sun and people looking as if there was some real shoot going on.Hehe.It was annoying, but i kept my cool most of the time,thinking of you guys :)
So, Does Nautical turn heads with its simplicity?
If ,yes, I would happily do a few more nautical looks.
OPEN for comments :)
Till next time...

Love,
Ila
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P.S Special thanks to my adorable friend behind the camera who had to bear with the sun,the crowd and on top of it my tantrums.I'm so sorry and thankful :) :) :)


*EDIT 2*

I'm sure you would want to know the damage to my pocket for this look!
I like it affordable and it wouldn't be fair if i don't share this with you!
(All prices in INR)

Shirt- 150
Bermuda- 250
Belt-170
Loafers- 500
Pendant- 200

This look cost me INR 1270 ($18-20 approx)
The Flea market Queen Happiness Index - 5 stars :)


33 comments:

  1. This one is the best photo shoot of yours till date :) ..this time I will comment more as a lensman than a blog reader :D ..for wardrobe design you get good marks as usual :) .. and for shooting location you get 5 star..specially for pic#1,3 and 6 ... however you need to change color settings of your digicam or do some post processing (however I hate post processing :D)
    Keep it up girl...

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    1. You've overwhelmed me with this detailed opinion.Thank you so much :)
      Even i am not fond of post processing.I can turn these into beautiful sepias and B&Ws or brightened ones, but i choose to do that only rarely.
      The camera is borrowed since i don't have one.Will check settings.

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  2. Upgrade ur Camera.... Now your blog's catching up. So get higher quality photos. Buy a MAC. Photoshop a bit too :P

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    1. I can't dream of those yet; but gladly, if you ready to sponsor :)

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  3. I completely agree with the above.. it's time the photos should now look more professionally shot..Photoshop wont help much if the camera itself is not competent to capture good quality photos..the focus should now be on clicking quality close-ups which highlight the style quotient..having said that pic# 1,2,4 and 5 are simply amazing..this is indeed going to make heads turn for sure..more is welcome..great going!!!!!

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    1. Thanks for upping your expectations from my blog each time.It makes me work harder :)
      As for the camera, i don't own one!
      So i'm content with my friend's borrowed one and try to make the most out of it.
      It's very difficult to get people click me esp when they are not into it!
      For now, I really would appreciate if you can give me tips on how to utilize the existing gadget.

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  4. P.S: Do let me know if you need some help with photography..I'm sure I'd be able to help you with it

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  5. Love this post for so many reasons! 1st for telling us the exact way to spot and wear this trend! And you look lovely sporting it too! And those shoes are the cutest ever! You should totally do more of the nautical looks! :D


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    1. Hieee girls.Lovely seeing you here again!
      I'm glad you liked this post and i will surely do more of this.It is on my TO DO list now.
      Like i said, its such a simple trend that most of us would be wearing it without knowing it!
      Those shoes , i love them too :)

      love,
      ila

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  6. Hi Miss I! I just want to say that I went through your outfit posts, and I love that you are always having a good mix of classy and casual. Very few people do that well, and I love your style, and your smile! Keep both of them shining bright!

    Love, Miffalicious. [www.miffalicious.com]

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    1. hey Miffalicious
      Such a lovely comment from you made my day :)
      Thanks girl !
      Casuals and me are inseparable- and this goes beyond the jeans & Tee combi which most people prefer.So i really want to explore as many casual styles outside that as possible!
      Hope to see you more often!

      Love,

      ila

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  7. ahaha! I love your outfit and it's quite funny how they thought it was an actual shoot! :')

    http://wishuponasmile.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hehe Tasneem,it was totally hilarious.Thanks for reading.

      Love,
      ila

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  8. Love the whole outfit! It remind me the Dolce Vita style
    http://myvintagecurves.blogspot.it

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    1. Thanks girl.Hope to see you here more often.
      Dolce Vita Style,oh yes,lemme check now :)

      Love,
      ila

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  9. you look super lovely and I like how this costed you not so much!


    New post up! How to pull of an all-black look!

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    1. Thank you so much Manvi .
      Yea, I love doing budget buys for all the happiness it gives me :)

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  10. Hey Ila, I cant do nautical stripes for obvious reason, but you my lovely look stunning in them. And i love the red accents you have give to your look. Perfect look for summer day.
    Love,
    Amena.
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  11. Thanks Amy :)
    As for you sporting it,for once i disagree.You will look pretty in the same vertical striped shirt which i'm wearing.It will flatter you for sure :)
    The Red accents are surely the key,yes :)


    Love,
    ila

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  12. I loveeeeeeeeeeee your shoes!!!!! Its soooo cute!!

    Luv, Nyt
    http://metajojuana-under-a-starry-nyt.blogspot.in/

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    1. @Nyt- Yea,they are so vibrant,i totally adore them <3
      So nice to see you here :)

      Love,
      ila

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  13. drool worthy shoes..the necklace is alos really nice:)

    Thanks for your sweet comment:)
    mind following each other?
    *Love*
    Elegance Stylized Blog❤
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    1. Hey Thanks bulbulvish :)
      In your members list now :)
      Hope to see you here more often.

      Love,
      ila

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  14. Love the outfit....perfect for summer..
    thanks for the comment on my blog. Lets follow each other's blog.
    rumelatheshopaholic.blogspot.com

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    1. Hey Rumela.Thanks dear.
      In your members list now.Check it out.
      Totally love your vlogs :)
      Wish you keep coming back to my blog :)

      Love,
      ila

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  15. comfy and chic!! and i love the steals you got!!!

    love the loafers especially!!!

    http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.in/

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  16. Thank you so much sushmita!
    Yea, they are really good steals,but you know i couldn't bargain for the loafers
    as it was a fixed price stall, so bad!
    Even the flea markets have started becoming pricey!!!


    Love,
    ila

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  17. u know I absolutely admire ure pieces. I so suck at street shopping, really u need to do a post on how to hunt for cool pieces from unthinkable places. Wud really help!!

    Love ure look head-to-toe

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    1. Hey,SJ-
      Thank you soooo much :)
      It would be a pleasure to do a post on how to hunt for the kill ;)
      Thats totally my thing :)
      I have tips every now and then on my FB page .

      Hope to see you here more often :)

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  18. Oh I loved your blog. I am so glad I found you.
    Finally someone who talks about affordable fashion.

    Check out mine If u wish to.
    XOXO
    Eshna
    allthingsdesirable.blogspot.in

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    1. Hehe.Thanks Eshna.All my outfit posts will definitely be budget finds, until someone sponsors me ;)
      So keep coming here for all things easy on pocket :)
      Checking your blog now!

      Love,
      ila

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  19. i stumbled upon your blog via InFb. the concept of ur blog is so interesting. and i just love this post.those shoes are so pretty!!
    im a new blogger. do check my blog.


    http://sindhugupta.blogspot.in/

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  20. Wow..i can't stop drooling over your loafers

    Love
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ila

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