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Into the Rockies

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We’ve recently had a bout of lovely Fall weather and it has been so gorgeous! I took advantage of the milder temperatures by posting one of my latest favorite dresses from Abercrombie & Fitch. I initially bought this one in the snake skin pattern (not without some amount of trepidation) but it turned out to be a lovely dress! So naturally I had to see what the floral pattern was all about and bought another (it didn’t hurt that it also happened to be on sale). Needless to say I am thrilled with this one as well! This dress has more of a viney pattern than a typical floral design that I just love. It goes great as a Fall layering base — pair it with a cardigan, jacket and tights and you are good to go for cooler weather. This dress is weirdly versatile; it fits in well as part of an every day outfit but could be dressed up for a night out or even a wedding.

I also recently discovered this Etsy shop that sells Babouches in all kinds of patterns and colors. What are Babouches you ask? Well, they are pretty much a slip-on shoe that hails from Morocco. These simple black ones with a foldable heel caught my eye (one of the few they sell with a foldable heel). They are perfect for a more minimalist wardrobe and I am a big fan!

Over the weekend, we did a little road trip to check out the Aspens changing at Rocky Mountain National Park. While I do miss the Midwest falls that have a huge variety of colors, the all yellow trees along the mountain sides are truly stunning! It’s neat to see the little veins of gold in the distance in between all the evergreen trees. If you’re in Colorado, it’s worth checking out this time of the year.

If you do visit Colorado, don’t forget to wear sunscreen! Especially if you are hiking in the mountains, the sun is incredibly powerful. EltaMD’s Broad Spectrum Physical tinted sunscreen is my favorite. It goes on totally matte and is a perfect base under makeup. Shop Here.

Outfit Details: Dress: Abercrombie & Fitch; Shoes: Etsy/Fezsouk; Jewelry: Forever 21; Hat: Brixton

Victorian Dreams

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Over the holidays, my Fiance received an amazing gift for a one night stay at the Nagle-Warren Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  We decided that spending the weekend before Valentine’s Day would be a perfect way to use this gift, and also check out the local sites!  Last year we toured this historic house with family, and were amazed by the beautiful decor and history of the place.  The Nagle-Warren mansion was built in 1888 on the “Cattle Baron Row” in downtown Cheyenne.  This mansion is one of the few standing historic buildings as most were torn down due to faulty soil and foundation problems.  This place was fully restored to as close to original condition as possible, and it is a simply beautiful place to stay!  Not only was the place gorgeous and full of history, the owners were friendly and provided the best hospitality.  Even the ghosts were friendly!  Just kidding, we did not detect a single ghost.  The only visitor we got was a very friendly house cat who came to hang out with us in our room for a while.

We stayed in the the Francis E. Warren room, which was named after the U.S. Senator, and it was so beautiful!  I thought this comfy, chiffon dress by Sage would suit the decor of the room and I think it fits!  I think it evokes some Victorian style vibes, don’t you?  As always, Etsy has the best vintage stuff and this leather saddle bag is perfect for the occasion.  I chose some pretty gold layering charm necklaces from Etsy to complete the look as well.  Prior to the Nagle-Warren Mansion, we also did a little hike at Curt Gowdy State Park, and it was great checking out the local parks in Cheyenne!



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Outfit Details: Dress: Sage Boutique, Bag: Vintage-Etsy, Necklaces: Etsy, Shoes: Free People Royale Flat

Window Pane & Suede

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It’s New Year’s Eve and this year has absolutely flown by–especially the last few weeks! Lots of traveling, planning and decision making. It has been a seriously crazy last few weeks. Traveling can be super tiring as well so it’s important to wear the most comfortable outfit possible. I also read recently that it’s good to wear reasonably comfy closed-toe shoes on a flight in case there’s a problem which admittedly I hadn’t even considered. This outfit is one of my favorite travel looks because everything about it is comfy and low maintenance.

Lately I’ve been into more menswear inspired looks and this slightly oversized button down has been a perfect addition to my closet. I tied it in front to help keep the slightly long ends more tidy. One of my favorite recent purchases have been these desert style boots from Lucky Brand. I’m pretty much obsessed with them! They keep popping up in my daily outfits because they go with so many different looks. To complete the look I added my favorite travel friendly suede backpack and these extra comfy Joe’s skinny jeans.

Outfit Details: Shirt: Banana Republic Factory, Jeans: Joe’s Jeans, Backpack: Gap (old), shoes: Lucky Brand

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Cathay Spice Sweater & Denim

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It’s that time of year for cozy sweaters and traveling for the holidays-oh joy! The former is definitely a better thing than the latter. I have been into pretty colored sweaters a lot this year. This one is from Banana Republic and has a cute tie back design. I almost never get clothes with cut outs but this one spoke to me for some reason. It might have something to do with the lovely golden mustard-ish color. I paired it with my favorite go tos: Levi’s high waisted jeans and ankle boots. Chillier weather is the best because you can cozy yourself up in sweaters like these!

In a week or so I will be doing a lot less cozying and a lot more traveling. I will also be flying “basic” economy which should be interesting. It’s really just a couple steps above hanging onto the wing outside of the plane. Basic economy doesn’t allow you to bring any carry ons with you, except for a small backpack. I am going hard on the minimalism and there is no room to over-pack one extra ounce! That’s why I was super happy to receive this little minimalist travel/makeup bag from Aifaifa. It’s made from an eco-friendly paper material and is even recyclable and biodegradable. The paper material actually feels quite durable and thick. It’s a good, compact size for traveling light which is imperative for me in a few weeks! I plan on bringing just the essentials in this bag–details on products are at the end of the post.

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Outfit Details: Jeans: Levi’s, Shoes: Lucky Brand, Bag: Vintage, Sweater: Banana Republic

Makeup bag: c/o Aifaifa, NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Chantilly, ColoreScience SPF Mineral Powder, ELF blush in Cabo Cabana, MAC Liptensity lipstick in Smoked Almond, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Zurich

Under the Roses

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I’ll be flying in a few weeks and wanted to showcase an outfit I plan to wear while I’m traveling. Flights are never a fun time and finding the right thing to wear can reduce the hassle of flying in general. I like to wear comfy layers and pretty neutral colors. It still looks nice without looking too overdressed for the airport. For whatever reason, airports are almost always freezing so taking a  cardigan with you is a great idea even if it’s hot outside. I selected some comfy legging jeans in a neutral charcoal color and some ankle boots that I have broken in already. Shoe selection for the airport is pretty important: they should be well worn (do NOT wear brand new shoes to the airport, you will get blisters!) and easy to slip on and off to get through security fast. These boots from Lucky meet all of that criteria and they go great with almost anything.

Next up is your bag. I recently picked up this gorgeous tote from Live Fashionable. I chose the chocolate color and I’m really impressed with the quality and design. The leather has some natural looking imperfections but that doesn’t detract at all. The leather is a rich dark brown and has a sizable interior–perfect for your stuff as you travel. There’s a smaller pouch inside for a phone or wallet and it can fit a small laptop/iPad which is a great feature. It’s an all round perfect travel tote! Having the right stuff to wear will definitely make your travel day a better one.

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