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Ahoy Matey! Nautical Handbags for Spring 2014

March 24, 2014 By Lena

So maybe you don’t belong to a Yacht Club. And it’s possible that the Hamptons isn’t on your list of preferred weekend getaways. But when all else fails, fake it.

Nothing says “I’m with the Vanderbilts” more astutely than a fashionable, nautical-inspired tote. This Spring, cult icon Tory Burch has placed navy stripes in the spotlight, while mainstream fashion retailers like ALDO and Nine West have gained sea legs of their own with affordable, wearable designs.

Nautical handbags are best paired with an all-white wardrobe, but for fun, mix and match with bursts of turquoise and coral. I’ve had my eye on the Michael Kors Tote for some time… is it finally time to join the navy (trend)?


Clockwise, from top: Michael Kors Multi Colour Jet Set Mid Size Stripe Leather Tote Bag, $480; Nine West Strong Current Foldover Clutch, $88; Ann Taylor Nautical Tote, $178; Coach Legacy Weekend Saint James Clutch, $178; Accessorize Nautical But Naughty Clip Frame Purse, $16; Tory Burch Kerrington Shopper, $295; Forever 21 On The Shore Striped Crossbod, $14.80; ALDO Karstensen Shoulder Tote, $55. Tell me – are you nautical by nature?

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Fashion, Nautical Handbags, Spring 2014 Fashion Trends

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  1. Nicole W.

    March 25, 2014 at 12:44 am

    Ahhh! These are sooo cute :)

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I agree! Love them!

  2. Doris Calvert

    March 25, 2014 at 1:34 am

    I love these and have always loved the look! Some are so cute.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I can’t decide which I want first :)

  3. Darlene Schuller

    March 25, 2014 at 8:16 am

    oh I like!! I think my fav is Michael Kors Multi Colour Jet Set Mid Size Stripe Leather Tote Bag.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      You have impeccable taste Darlene :)

  4. Allie

    March 25, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Ahoy Lena! I love the Michael Kors Tote!!!

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Ahoy Allie! Love it too!

  5. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    March 25, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Love these, great for summer (if we ever get past winter..lol)!

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      LOL… I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

  6. Victoria Ess

    March 25, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Oh I love the Michael Kors bag!!

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      It seems to be a popular pick today! Love it!

  7. jaimeem

    March 25, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Ahhhh not a fan of the nautical thing…. it would be okay for beachgoing, but not daily wear… not for me

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Good to know! And yes, it’s very beachy :)

  8. Flora M

    March 25, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Not stripey or nautical by nature, but I do like the Forever 21 and Aldo bags (I might make an exception for those LOL). The clip frame purse is kind of cute too ;)

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      The ALDO bag is really, really growing on me! Think I need to pick it up!

  9. Freda Mans

    March 25, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I have a Nautical Tote I bought at Ardene. I think it was like $10.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Great find Freda!!

  10. Parent Club

    March 26, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I bought a nautical inspired dress recently – feels like Spring!

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Woot! Spring here we come!

  11. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    March 26, 2014 at 10:59 am

    I do enjoy purses I just cant afford them. Im not near an aldo but where we used to live I always waited till they were 50 % off the lowest price I got one for 15 dollars reg 70 plus

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Watch Aldoshoes.com Chandra! They have great sales and free shipping over $60!

  12. Darrah Bailey

    March 26, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    LOVE the nautical look, Love the colors and I LOVE stripes!

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      Woo hoo! Enjoy the look for spring, Darrah!

  13. Bcteagirl

    March 26, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    I love the nautical look. I don’t have anything yet (other than corals) but am keeping my eyes open for something reasonably priced :)

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Please do! I just popped on over to ALDO – they’ve got at least 10-15 different options, Check them out!

  14. Lynda Cook

    March 27, 2014 at 5:29 am

    Love these and the nautical look is perfect for summer, I like the Michael Kors Multi Colour Jet Set Mid Size Stripe Leather Tote Bag, of course leave it to me to like the most expensive one..lol

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      LOL that just means you have excellent taste!

  15. jaimeem

    March 27, 2014 at 10:23 am

    I think the trend is growing on me, lol. Just saw a really cute bag when I went to the mall

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Nice! Did it inspire you to want to grab one?

  16. A.Smith

    March 28, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    It’s nice how every so often the Nautical trend comes back.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Completely agree! It’s a fun and happy look.

  17. NT

    March 28, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I love the stripes! Liking the MK bag and the Nine West clutch.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Great choices NT!

  18. loriag

    March 29, 2014 at 8:50 am

    For some reason those remind me of the late 80’s! Not sure if I want to go back there.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Interesting!! I don’t think I caught the trend in the 80’s!

  19. jaimeem

    March 29, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    cute

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      I think so too!

  20. Stephanie LaPlante

    March 30, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I’m in love the Nine West Strong Current Foldover Clutch

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      It’s gorgeous!

  21. La Cuisine d'Helene

    April 5, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Nice tote bags, I collect them. I have to say that I like the quality of MK totes.

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      I have to say that I like your choice of tote :) Love MK!

  22. Mary

    April 6, 2014 at 7:15 am

    I love love love these bags!…anchor away :)

    • Lena

      April 6, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Agreed! Or should I say – Ahoy!

  23. Susan T.

    April 16, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    I love that ALDO bag! I think nautical goes with everything. Except parkas. Stupid non-Spring!

  24. Cathy

    May 22, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Love these! I may have to find one!!!

  25. Treen Goodwin

    June 10, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Ahoy Lena …… I love MK bag :)

  26. DebH

    June 17, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Love all of these bags; can’t decide which one I love the most!

  27. nicky

    June 23, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    this works well for summertime, too!

  28. Debbie White Beattie

    August 27, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    I’m a handbag nut because I love looking at them and buying them but my favorite in your list here is the satchel with the chain straps

  29. kathy downey

    September 8, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I love these bags for summer fun,to me they look like they should be at the beach

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