Feeling nauti(cal).

When I was a younger person, navy blue was my favorite color. I felt it was classy--preppy, yet subdued.

I've gotten away from navy in the past 15 or so years, in that I thought it too precious, too good- girl. (I remember my first micro-fiber Kate Spade bag from her first collection. It was a beautiful, satiny, navy hobo. I got it for a song at the Buffalo before anyone knew who she was.)

But this summer, things changed. (I've been thinking about how getting married has changed my view of my own style and how living in Brooklyn also has had an effect on my fashion ideas.) Bookish, good-girl is not just acceptable, but the trend.

It started with my Salt Water Sandals by Hoy in navy. My mother-in-law, and fellow fashion junkie, A., wore a gorgeous navy satin shift dress to my wedding with navy patent flats. Then I bought a couple of summer dresses--one navy voile and one navy and white--and now my new bag from Tory Burch.

The Nautical Tote is the epitome of summertime. The body is nylon (nice and light for travel and commuting) the handle is rope and it has an adjustable, disconnectable cross-body strap. The trim is croc-embossed patent, navy leather. I'm going to carry it into fall. Just for kicks.

I'd like to say that all of you can purchase this bag, but alas, I got a private sale email with select sale items. If you wish, I can forward the email to you.

You can view her other items at http://www.toryburch.com/ or visit her retail boutiques across the US.