Personal style is always evolving, and this spring, mine has been influenced by sailor style.  Stipes, gold buttons, navy and cream, rope detailing – it’s all on my wish list.  I am turned off by trends taken too literally, though, so this preppy obsession  has to somehow fuse with a surprising cut, a modern style…yachty with a twist Know what I mean?

These Ann Marino Jackel striped wedges are the perfect example: they have the yachty stripes and rope-wrapped wedge, but a twenties-style t-strap and open toe add a soft, feminine quality.  I want to wear these wedges to work, then slip on my other striped shoes – anchor-tattooed rope-wrapped flats, yes please – for my walk to the bus stop.

> Ann Marino Jackel Striped Wedges: $59.95 <