Old Dominion

Old Dominion

This is less of a fashion post and more of a “Virginia is one of the most beautiful places on earth” post. I’ve known this all along, but moving back to the VA has allowed me to get back in touch with my roots. B and I went to Skyline Drive on Sunday. We were late getting started, as we often are, but it ended up working out for the best, because we were able to see the sun set over this incredible view.

Old Dominion

Old Dominion

Old Dominion

It’s only an hour away from DC and this is a great time of year to check it out. Everyone add it to their bucket lists now! And I highly recommend you stick around long enough to catch the sunset.

Old Dominion

Old Dominion

Old Dominion

Old Dominion

Topshop military cape/jacket
vintage Hofbräuhaus t-shirt
J Brand jeans
Born boots
KMRii bag

PS Going to NYC this weekend. Any updates on the bedbug epidemic? Do I need to worry about them in certain stores? Where can I shop??!

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amazing pictures, wow!! VA looks a lot like southern NY.. tho we've never had a sunset that beautiful.
Love your jacket!!

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Patrick's grandparents were at Skyline Drive this past weekend as well! I've never been, sadly, but would like to go soon! SO beautiful. Also, the name of this post attracted me, I go to Old Dominion University!

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woah gorgeous, I will most definitely go when I'm back in the District in a year!

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The sky is soo beautiful! Lovely pictures!

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beautiful pics ! xoxo

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That location is just stunning! Love your jacket. :)sarahD

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GREAT pics, so beautiful. Even though you look casual you still look magazine-stylish!!
have a great day

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Great photos! I love your jacket. Have fun in NYC and don't let the bed bugs bite!

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Beautiful photos and I love your jacket!

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Beautiful thanks for sharing. Love the cape and that t-shirt.

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Beautiful pictures!!! And I'm totally freaked out by the bed bug epidemic, too. My boyfriend lives up in NYC so I travel back and forth quite a bit. I usually take the bus between DC and NY and I'm paranoid that my luggage will get infested when I place it down in the compartment with everyone elses bag! So far, so good though, and I haven't encountered any infested stores yet either…whew!

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I love your jacket.
The pictures are gorgeous.

LOVE!

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I am of the opinion that Virginia is the best state in the nation, but perhaps I'm biased. Though I'm happy to be in Minnesota right now because the weather is gorgeous, I'm also madly homesick and these photos remind me of what I've got to look forward to when I come home. I don't know. The only place in the world for me, I think, is VA. Oh! But my man and I are visiting New Orleans in mid October — you're often there, right? Have any restaurant recs? I loved your suggestions for DC, so I feel like we're on a simpatico wavelength. Anyway, you look lovely in an anorak, but we always knew that 🙂

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The skyline and the cape like anorak are gorgeous.
Both are now on my bucket list.

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Gorgeous love! I'm in love with your military jacket. Beautiful location as well 🙂 xoxo

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Gorgeous parka!

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That view is stunning!! Lovely photos!

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That view is stunning!! Lovely photos!

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Wow E that really is amazing. I LOVE these photos and totally want to visit Virginia now…

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beautiful photos!!
love your jacket = )

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amazing look!

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I know you said that this is less of a fashion post, but you look gorgeous! love that jacket and boots.

I also always enjoy looking at scenery pics of different places. These ones are stunning!

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eek i had no idea about bedbug epidemic …
ive never been to VA .. never thought i had a reason to but maybe i'll put it on my list of places to go .. it seems very relaxing. . i imagination anyplace is more relaxing than nyc and its hellish boroughs.

but i bet you'll have a great tiem here. cant wait to see your shots and where you go and etc

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beautiful pictures and I love the outfit too

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Love the jacket <3

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Such beautiful shots. I've been to VA a bunch and have always hated it, (because the only tickets I've ever had were received in VA … WTF is up with the highway patrol? How does the state have the budget for air patrol to find speeders? They should send the VA's police force to find Jimmy Hoffa!)but I dont ever remember it being so beautiful.

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its so beautiful. I've been to DC twice and never explored outside of it, one day I'll have to. It's funny cause theres not much outside of vegas unless you go to california, but I'm going to try to get my work done this weekend so I can go to Utah!

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Wow nice pics! You are on top of the world, yet still looking chic!

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I am absolutely going to have to take a trip to Old Dominion! Thanks for the heads up and the pictures are stunning.

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That view is ridiculous and so gorgeous!! I love your anorak – looks perfect for fall.

xoxo, Ashley

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As a native Virginian – yeah, our state rocks 🙂

Gorgeous pictures of Skyline Drive!

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these images are so breath taking!!! 😀 love your jacket and boots together!! so military chic! 😀

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Ooh, gooorgeous. What a view! Reminds me of being at my grandparents' place near the Italian alps.
That cape is too cool.

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Amazing photos!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am feeling inspired. xo Mish

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Beautiful setting! I love those boots!

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that last picture is beautiful!!!!
ah nature =)

-Bionica

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Beautiful, beautiful photos!
What a breathtaking view!
And you look an effortlessly chic!
Cool!

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I LOVE skyline drive! What a beautiful place for an outfit shoot 🙂

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Beware of those bedbugs, but you'll be find as long as you wash you clothes before wearing them. Gorgeous setting for your photos.

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So gorgeous. I adore the light in the last pic, it's just brilliant!

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have fun in nyc! beautiful photos! aren't bedbugs the scariest things?

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That second to last photo of you is absolutely brilliant. It made my heart catch it is so lovely.

even mention of bedbugs can't wreck that sunset.

heart: miss furnellie

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VA really is beautiful, based on your photos!

btw did you decide to make the plunge with the KG boots? curious to see if you did.

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really loving that army parka of yours ! the shoes are great too !

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These came out so well — they're stunning. I can see why you like the place so much!

I love your jacket too.

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I love the photos! Stunning! I wish I could go there…!

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XOXO

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beautiful outfit, absolutely adore your parka and brown boots, you look absolutely amazing! love love love!

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I agree, Virginia is very beautiful. I really like your boots too!

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Oh it's been forever since I was out in all the nature in VA… going again in two weekends though! Excited for it, too 🙂

<3 Stef

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wow, virginia is beautiful! ive never really given it much thought but i'll have to visit sometime.

that jacket is amazing, i just got an army jacket like it. big and comfy.

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Omgosh, what a gorgeous area!! I would definitely love to visit and catch the sunset one of these days:) E, you still look so chic!

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Love that jacket! The sunset looks gorgeous in your photos!

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Breathtaking, E.

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The view looks breath taking!

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Stunning photos, darling!
You look gorgeous, per usual!

xoxox,
CC

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So very beautiful indeed. Love the casual look as well. Hope you have fun in NYC. I personally love Century 21 for great designer finds.

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these photos are breathtaking. the view is incredible and i love your jacket.

x

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these photos are breathtaking. the view is incredible and i love your jacket.

x

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Virginia is beautiful. I've only ever been there briefly but it was gorgeous. These pictures are wonderful and I love that the scenery has gotten you back to your roots. It looks good on you.

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I LOVE THIS!!!
gorgeous jacket and shoes and i love the location of the photographs they are wonderful!!

xo hope you are well!

NYC is fine don't worry… i've not heard of any new stores with the problem but i believe that as long as you stay away from most of the touristy shops and movie theaters you'll be fantastic!

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These pics are magnificent!

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Great photos, lovely! I've been to Virginia several times, and it is absolutely beautiful.
I like your booties!
Good luck in NYC, hope you find some great stuff!

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wow! the pictures are glorious and the view is amazing. it looks so peaceful!
;)gina

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I need to go there and check this out for myself!

And love your cape.

Love Grace.

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love ur hair here & that coat colour really suits yoU !

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Breathtaking views! I'll definitely be adding it to my bucket list!

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amazing pictures!
love your style on every occasion 🙂

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such stunning views! I love your cape/parka/military jacket of yours.

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totally country chic.

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GASP! Ohhhh the scenery! What gorgeous photos. You should frame these. I really enjoy how your jacket/cape goes with the greenery.

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Wow! what a great picture and I love your outfit!

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