Ocean Style + Beauty
Living aboard has made me wonderfully picky about what I wear and pack. I want swimsuits that stay put, sun protection I’ll actually reapply, divewear that prevents the tiny annoyances from becoming big ones, and beauty products that can handle tropical heat, without harming the planet.
Come for practical swimwear and adventure-ready essentials; stay for ocean-inspired nails, tattoos, and accessories that bring a little mermaid energy back to dry land.
Swimwear, Divewear & Sun Protection
Ocean-Inspired Beauty & Art
Latest Ocean Style + Beauty Stories
Gorgeous Ocean-Safe Jewelry Tested by a World Sailor
There is a special kind of optimism involved in wearing delicate jewelry to the beach. You put on a cute gold necklace, promise yourself you will remember to remove it before swimming, and then—because the water is turquoise and you are a normal person—you run...
Fine Line Ocean Tattoos: 143 Ideas Inspired by the Sea
The ocean has a way of following us home. Sometimes it shows up as sand hiding in the bottom of a bag, an entire camera roll of sunsets that look nearly identical, or sometimes, it becomes a tattoo. Fine line ocean tattoos are capture that magical connection without...
44 Sea Turtle Tattoos: Meaning, Designs, and Ideas
Sea turtles are some of the most beloved creatures in the ocean, inspiring people with their grace, resilience, and symbolic meaning. They’re a popular subject for tattoos, and for good reason! With their ancient ties to different cultures and their long, peaceful...
26 Shark Tooth Tattoos for Women
Shark tooth tattoos are one of those clever designs that perfectly blend strength, mystery, and a touch of the ocean’s magic. Whether you're an ocean lover, a thrill-seeker, or just captivated by the sleek, fierce beauty of sharks, a shark tooth tattoo can be the...
33 Cute Seashell Tattoo Design Ideas
The ocean is a magical place—its calming waves, endless horizons, and treasures hidden beneath the surface. For ocean lovers like me, a seashell tattoo is the perfect way to capture that connection to the sea and keep a little bit of its beauty with you wherever you...
18 Women’s Scuba Diving Swimsuits You’ll LOVE
A cute swimsuit and a dive-ready swimsuit are not always the same thing. After years of living on a sailboat and diving in warm water, I look for pieces that stay put during a giant stride, lie flat under a wetsuit or BCD, protect skin during surface intervals, and...
Best Zero Waste Sunscreens on Amazon
Whether you’re hitting the beach, hiking in the mountains, or just enjoying a sunny day in the city, sunscreen is a must-have to protect your skin. But as awareness grows about the impact our products have on the environment, many of us are seeking out more...
Women’s Leggings for Scuba Diving, Surf, & Swim
Best Whale Shark Tattoos and Cute Design Ideas
60 Funny Sunburn Quotes for Summer Instagram Captions
Ugh. Don't you hate it when those gorgeous sunny months bring those pesky sunburns?! The uninvited guest that shows up after a day of fun in the sun. Whether you were soaking up rays at the beach or just enjoying a sunny afternoon, sunburns have a way of reminding us...
Stunning One-Piece Recycled Fabric Swimwear Brands
No one wants to go swimming surrounded by ocean plastic. However, swimming in recycled fabric swimwear made from ocean plastic sounds amazing. Most swimwear today is made from synthetic fabrics. These cheap fabrics use massive amounts of energy and petroleum to...
15 Ocean-Inspired Nail Designs for Subtle Mermaid Vibes
Whether you're on the beach or in the office, these subtle ocean-inspired nail designs, will have people wondering if you're a secret mermaid. Imagine your nails as tiny canvases that capture the dreamy essence of the ocean—subtle swirls of blue, hints of shimmering...
24 Sea-Inspired Tattoos: Waves, Shells, Whales, and Sharks
There's something undeniably captivating about the ocean. Its vastness, mystery, and beauty have inspired countless forms of art, including tattoos. For those who find solace in the sound of crashing waves, marvel at the grace of whales, or feel a thrill from the...
What to Pack for a Yacht Holiday: The Ultimate Guide
After living full-time on a sailboat and hosting charter guests, I can tell you that yacht packing is less about dressing for a floating resort and more about bringing versatile things that can handle sun, salt, wind, wet dinghy rides, and very limited storage. The...
12 Sustainable Recycled Swimwear Brands Making Better Bikinis
Swimwear is usually made from synthetic fibers, so the better question is not whether a suit is perfect—it is whether a brand is transparent about its materials, production, and durability. These 12 brands use recycled nylon or polyester in at least part of their...
7 Ocean-Inspired Sustainable Jewelry Brands That Give Back
Ocean-inspired jewelry is an easy way to carry a little bit of the sea with you—but the best pieces do more than borrow its beauty. These brands pair waves, reefs, sharks, turtles, and beach-found materials with more thoughtful sourcing and measurable support for...
