Salt and Shimmer - Nautical Look

The cruise itinerary read ten full days at sea. I balked.

I imagined the feeling of 360-degree ocean views day after day after day…

Salt and Shimmer - Nautical Look

…and at first thought, it seemed like an absurdly long time to be in the Pacific.

Salt and Shimmer - Nautical Look

Salt and Shimmer - Nautical Look

…but, more importantly, it was an opportunity for adventure and travel. So I put aside my hesitation for large doses of the open ocean and embraced the thought.

Salt and Shimmer - Nautical Look

With all things nautical ahead, I put together this ocean-inspired look.

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With a knot at the waist, and some traditional blue and white stripes, I felt a little more equipped for all things on deck!

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Special thanks to Aunty K!