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.
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.
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??!
71 comments
sophiasa
amazing pictures, wow!! VA looks a lot like southern NY.. tho we've never had a sunset that beautiful.
Love your jacket!!
Brittany
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!
tess
woah gorgeous, I will most definitely go when I'm back in the District in a year!
Good Girls Studio
The sky is soo beautiful! Lovely pictures!
Mandyy
beautiful pics ! xoxo
My Republic of Fashion
That location is just stunning! Love your jacket. :)sarahD
Jodi
GREAT pics, so beautiful. Even though you look casual you still look magazine-stylish!!
have a great day
Marie Z.
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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Christina
Beautiful thanks for sharing. Love the cape and that t-shirt.
Kelly
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!
tywo
I love your jacket.
The pictures are gorgeous.
LOVE!
Julia
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 🙂
myedit
The skyline and the cape like anorak are gorgeous.
Both are now on my bucket list.
Brunch at Saks
Gorgeous love! I'm in love with your military jacket. Beautiful location as well 🙂 xoxo
janettaylor
Gorgeous parka!
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That view is stunning!! Lovely photos!
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sincerelysamantha.com
That view is stunning!! Lovely photos!
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megannielsen
Wow E that really is amazing. I LOVE these photos and totally want to visit Virginia now…
Rosa&Carlotta
beautiful photos!!
love your jacket = )
xx
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Clara
amazing look!
Anthea
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!
Damsels
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
assonnata
beautiful pictures and I love the outfit too
chaoskontrolowany
Love the jacket <3
Ebony
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.
Eli
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!
The Girlie Blog
Wow nice pics! You are on top of the world, yet still looking chic!
Christen
I am absolutely going to have to take a trip to Old Dominion! Thanks for the heads up and the pictures are stunning.
Ashley [Free Honey]
That view is ridiculous and so gorgeous!! I love your anorak – looks perfect for fall.
xoxo, Ashley
dancingwithpoodles
As a native Virginian – yeah, our state rocks 🙂
Gorgeous pictures of Skyline Drive!
libys11
these images are so breath taking!!! 😀 love your jacket and boots together!! so military chic! 😀
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natalia
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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Mish Dish
Amazing photos!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am feeling inspired. xo Mish
Claggie
Beautiful setting! I love those boots!
Bionica
that last picture is beautiful!!!!
ah nature =)
-Bionica
mom & son
Beautiful, beautiful photos!
What a breathtaking view!
And you look an effortlessly chic!
Cool!
Emily
I LOVE skyline drive! What a beautiful place for an outfit shoot 🙂
Anna G
Beware of those bedbugs, but you'll be find as long as you wash you clothes before wearing them. Gorgeous setting for your photos.
LyddieGal
So gorgeous. I adore the light in the last pic, it's just brilliant!
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Lisa
have fun in nyc! beautiful photos! aren't bedbugs the scariest things?
Kimberellie
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
BenchesandChandeliers
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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michelle_
really loving that army parka of yours ! the shoes are great too !
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Sidewalk Chalk
These came out so well — they're stunning. I can see why you like the place so much!
I love your jacket too.
AMK
I love the photos! Stunning! I wish I could go there…!
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XOXO
Becca.
beautiful outfit, absolutely adore your parka and brown boots, you look absolutely amazing! love love love!
thankyou for the comment on my blog 🙂
XOXO, BECCA
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emilypanda
I agree, Virginia is very beautiful. I really like your boots too!
Stef
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
kaitlin monroe
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.
The Owl's Closet
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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Lindsay LeBoyer
Love that jacket! The sunset looks gorgeous in your photos!
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Between Laundry Days
Breathtaking, E.
Audrey Allure
The view looks breath taking!
Couture Carrie
Stunning photos, darling!
You look gorgeous, per usual!
xoxox,
CC
Daphne
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.
Ash Fox
these photos are breathtaking. the view is incredible and i love your jacket.
x
Ash Fox
these photos are breathtaking. the view is incredible and i love your jacket.
x
closet365
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.
Jillian
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!
God's Favorite Shoes!
These pics are magnificent!
That Chelsea Girl™
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!
hiyaluv
wow! the pictures are glorious and the view is amazing. it looks so peaceful!
;)gina
Grace
I need to go there and check this out for myself!
And love your cape.
Love Grace.
Sara Louise
love ur hair here & that coat colour really suits yoU !
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Breathtaking views! I'll definitely be adding it to my bucket list!
CoffeeBlooms
amazing pictures!
love your style on every occasion 🙂
Mouthwash
such stunning views! I love your cape/parka/military jacket of yours.
Amber
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Savvy Gal
totally country chic.
Fauxshionable
GASP! Ohhhh the scenery! What gorgeous photos. You should frame these. I really enjoy how your jacket/cape goes with the greenery.
Blowraspberry
Wow! what a great picture and I love your outfit!
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