Hey summer: please, please slow down. I cannot believe we’re halfway through August and only a few weeks away from Labor Day! Even though my favorite season is coming to an end, summer travels and adventures are still going strong. As far as my wardrobe is considered, I’m picking up a few new pieces for all of my late summer adventures that will transition from summer to fall with ease. I’ve partnered with Altar’d State today to share some of my pre-fall favorites that you can wear now and later!
Top, Sandals and Sunglasses ℅ Altar’d State | Similar Jeans | Bag | Necklace
My boyfriend and I headed up to the Blue Ridge Parkway last week in Virginia, and to my surprise: there’s a 15 degree temperature difference between the valley and the mountains. Since it was only about 70 degrees in the mountains, I busted out my trusty skinny jeans and paired them with my new Altar’d State boho top, sunglasses and sandals. The great thing about all of Altar’d State’s pre-fall items at the moment is that they’re chic, fashion-forward and incredibly affordable! The coolest thing about moving from D.C. to Philly is that there are still Altar’d State stores in my area as well — they’ve got a gorgeous location at King of Prussia.
In the next few weeks, I’ll be headed to Baltimore and Colorado to round out my summer travel. I’ve never been to Colorado, but I plan on bringing a bunch of light sweaters and denim since I know it will be a bit cooler there than the East Coast, and far less humid!
P.S. — If you want to see all of my other Altar’d State looks I’ve posted this spring and summer, you can check them out here, here and here!
Photos by Tom McGovern
Thank you to Altar’d State for partnering with me for today’s post! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
![THE BEST PLACES TO CATCH SPRING BLOOMS IN @visitpasadena 🌸
After an extremely wet winter, I’m looking for all the spring blooms here in SoCal! Pasadena is only 20 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, and is packed with some of the most stunning botanical gardens in the area — and definitely should be on your list to visit this spring!
Gardens to Visit in Pasadena This Spring (SAVE this post for later!)
🌸 @descansogardens — look out for Cherry Blossoms in their Japanese Garden, stroll through the Rose Garden and don’t miss the lilacs!
🌸 @nortonsimon — you could spend hours viewing the art here both indoors and outdoors in their Sculpture Garden
🌸 @arlingtonpasadena — a free, three-acre garden that’s home to an orange grove & Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree art installation
🌸 @thehuntingtonlibrary — you won’t want to miss their Cactus Garden, the Conservatory, the Japanese Garden, and the Chinese Garden
🌸 @langhampasadena — enjoy afternoon tea here & take a stroll through their Japanese Garden for Cherry Blossoms!
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Can we talk about how gorgeous this shoot location is?!? Love your outfit girl!
Gorgeous colours and yes the temp is different in the mountains.
TFS
Maggie
So jealous of all your summer travel! I definitely need to start planning some fall trips. Such a cute look, too! xx
http://hollyhabeck.com
This top is perfect for late summer and early fall! Love the color on you!
Rachel / http://www.helloher.co
Ooo absolutely love that top! Super cute color on you!
That top is so cute! Also loving this location.
Make sure to check the weather in Colorado – they had snow a few weeks ago. Isn’t that insane?! And I am loving this outfit girl. Those jeans look so comfortable!
These photos are gorgeous gal! This backdrop is everything. The color of that top is beautiful on you.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Yup I’d definitely go for this kind of top as it feels so comfy. And a pair of nice sandals and sunglasses are surely in the list. I would go for a pair of shorts though.