Fashion Over Forty: White and Navy for Summer

Happy Friday! 

Well it's surely been a while since I posted a "Fashion Over Forty" post. I really did plan on it, I even had these pictures taken some weeks ago, but somehow I never got the chance to actually write up the blog post, at least I didn't make it a priority as there always seemed to be something more important occupying my life and my mind. And with summer weather being here I like to spend more time outside. The battery life on my laptop doesn't hold any longer than about 20 minutes now so I can't use it outside and I just can't seem to do any blogging on my I-pad pro. I probably could use a replacement for my laptop, but I'm the type of person that holds on to things until they are officially broke and no longer work. My current laptop is 12 years old and even though it does have its flaws, I don't see the need for a new one just yet. 

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This outfit was actually inspired by Nancy's and Shelbee's upcoming "Good Buy/ Goodbye" monthly blogging series. For this month they have selected the theme of "Nautical" and I knew I wanted to join in as I love Nautical colors! Shelbee and Nancy will share the submitted photos sometimes midmonth  (each month with a new theme), so if you'd like to take a look what other's have shared, you may want to follow them.

So when I think of "Nautical" I always think of white and navy, especially stripes. Not that I needed reason to wear this T-shirt as it's one of my late Spring and especially Summer go-to's. Yes, it's an oldie (from Gap) I've had for several seasons now, and I can't see myself parting with it anytime soon. I just love the color and the style so much! 

Below is Gap's current Navy/White striped t-shirt in organic cotton, you might like it as an alternative. Personally I am not a fan of the high crew necks like on the T-shirt below (they feel too constricting to me), but some of you may prefer it. The shirt on the right side is another option from Old Navy. 

 

And I also found this striped t-shirt in a linen blend at Nordstrom Rack in limited sizes for a looser fit.

These white AG Prima jeans you may remember from this post back in April. They were a Poshmark purchase and are my current favorite style of jeans (I have them in blue denim as well.) They are a cigarette style, meaning something along the line of skinny straight. 

This exact pair is the crop style, which actually fits me more like an ankle lengths which is what I was after when I purchased them. 

If you're looking for a pair of white denim, Nordstrom Rack has several to choose from, not this particular pair, but maybe Poshmark is an option for you as well if you don't mind pre-loved items.

You might like these Kylie Crop by Paige as an alternative. 

And there are several more white denim jean styles available at Nordstrom Rack. 

My navy wedge espadrilles style shoes were purchased last year at the end of Summer from DSW. They are by Grasshopper and my second pair from this brand. This exact pair is no longer available from DSW but I did find them on Amazon. Super comfortable and I find them to be true to size or size down if in between sizes. 

I actually remembered to put on some bracelets this time :) The wider one was a souvenir I picked up in Myrtle Beach and is ocean themed, the two smaller bracelets came is a set from Target. The exact one is probably no longer available but they always seem to have some fun styles of casual bracelets to choose from. I love the multi colored metals for a casual look.

I am also wearing a necklace as well as earrings but they're hard to see. I'm wearing my silver infinity necklace (similar options), which is my current everyday necklace. I did switch out my everyday small diamond studs with sand dollar style earrings similar to these  but don't have a picture showing them. 

This straw crossbody bag I got last summer and it's my summer "go-to bag". I love that it can be carried as a clutch (the strap is removeble) as well as a shoulder bag, and then of course my preferred way - a crossbody bag! It's no longer available directly at Sakroots (where I got it from) but I did find it at Peltz Shoes. 

Thanks so much for visiting!

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I'm linking up here:

Friday: Fancy Friday hosted by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style // Lizzie in Lace //  Friday Favorites at Penny's Passion // A Little Bit of Everything // Friday Favorites // A Fireman’s Wife // Shelbee on the Edge //  Fabulous Friday Link Up with Lucy  // A Morning Cup of Joe

Saturday: Dare to Share

Sunday: Style Splash linkup // Sunday Showcase (first Sunday) //  You're the Star Blog Hop Link Up @ Stonecottage Adventures

Monday: Away From Blue // Glass of Glam // Inspire Me Monday // Hello Monday // Random-osity Good, Random, Fun // You're The Star Blog Hop Link Party @Stonecottage Adventures // Anything Goes with Your Hosts @ My Random Musings // Beauty by Miss L 

Tuesday: The Fashion Canvas // Shelbee On the Edge Spread the Kindness // I Do deClaire // Elegantly Dressed and Stylish // Myriad Musings // Jenerally Informed Happy Now Blog Link // Style Splash linkup // Tuesday with a Twist @Stonecottage Adventures // I Will Wear What I Like Linkup  // Randomosity - Good Random - Fun 

Wednesday: What's Up Wednesday? (last wed. of month) // The Queen in Between Style Six // Straight A Style // Jersey Girl, Texan Heart // Fashion Frenzy at Seeking Sunshine and Rosy Outlook // Is This Mutton? Wow on Wednesday // Effortlessly Sophisticated // Wonderful Wednesday //  Welcome Wednesdays //  Classy Flamingos 

Thursday: Fashion Files at Doused in Pink and Curly Crafty Mom // Your Own Twist Linkup with Shelbee and Monica (3rd Thursday/month) // Elegance and Mommyhood // High Latitude Style // Mummabstylish // Thirty Minus One // Mutton Style // Thursday Favorite Things //  Little Things Thursday // Traffic Jam Weekend @Being a Wordsmith // Slices of Life (Encouraging Hearts and Home)