Our favorite coffee place was a little shop called Peaches. We went almost every day!
I wore this in Charlotte one day last week. I love the pink color of this cardigan – it would also be really cute over a dress!
Yesterday’s outfit… obsessed with this black vest for a change-up from my other faux furs.
black faux fur vest // gingham shirt // monogram necklace // Donald Pliner boots
Tory Burch Perry tote, more colors here
Topshop biker knee leggings // David Yurman link bracelet, cuff bracelet
Now for the fun part, my Apsen recommendations! Even though my mom and I were there for a short amount of time (less than a week), we packed SO much into our schedule. If you’re planning a trip there, or if you have any recommendations to add, let me know in the comments or feel free to email me with questions!
Hotels:
We stayed at Hotel Aspen during our trip. It was incredibly affordable, a smaller hotel with neat, clean rooms. The employees were so nice and helpful and offered hiking recommendations as well as lunch/dinner recommendations. It’s located downtown and was walking distance from all of the shops and restaurants. They also served a full breakfast every morning.
Coffee and Treats:
Ajax Donuts at the popcorn wagon: This little wagon parks downtown and serves hot mini donuts throughout the day. We tried the powered sugar and powdered cinnamons sugar donuts, but I want to go back to get the “maple” or “nutella” flavored donuts. Yum!
Peaches Corner Cafe: My mom and I went here every day for coffee – really cute little coffee shop that also offers green smoothies, treats and healthy lunch. My favorite item was the “Aspen Extreme” coffee, it had espresso and coconut in it!
Paradise Bakery: The Aspen location is the original one. They have amazing fresh cookies and gelato. I had the birthday cake gelato, and they put a cookie in every cup.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Amazing, amazing chocolate.
Restaurants:
Ajax Tavern: Great place for dinner… you must try the parmesan truffle fries. The mac’n’cheese was amazing, as well!
Brunelleschi’s Pizza: Best pizza ever. My mom and I split a caesar salad and the capresse pizza, it was the perfect amount for both of us.
Su Casa Aspen: Really amazing mexican food. The salsa was the freshest I’ve ever had! The fajita salad is incredible.
Drinks:
J Bar at Hotel Jerome. Great cocktails!
Activities:
Maroon Bells: We took a bus from Aspen Highlands up to Maroon Bells. It is supposedly the most photographed mountain peaks in all of North America… words can’t even describe how beautiful it is! You have the option to hike once you arrive at Maroon Bells (there are several trails) or it is not a far walk to the lake if you just want to sit and enjoy the view.
Indpendence Pass: If you have time, take a drive on Independence Pass – the elevation goes up to 12,095 feet and has one of the most amazing views you can see by car.
Shopping: Aspen has some really great high-end shops. I only bought something at J.Crew, but other shops downtown included Gucci, Dior, Prada and Louis Vuitton.
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Love this!! All your outfits are on top!
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Loving that faux fur vest! You are really embracing the new fall season with all these adorable outfits! I am loving your suggestions for Aspen, I will definitely have to check out your suggestions next time I am in town!
Xoxo, Amy J.
Bowlines and Lace
So many cute outfits! Love everything:P
Shall We Sasa
gosh! I just love all of this! You are rocking those chunky sweaters and thanks so much for sharing your fur vest, it's so hard to find the perfect fit!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
Your outfits are all so warm and cozy! Love them all!
xx, Diane || http://www.dizined.com
I really love your Autumn/Winter outfits, and it's definitely something I struggle with not falling into a rut and wearing the same thing throughout the season! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
so many great outfits
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You have an amazing collection of scarves!
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So many cute outfits and great Aspen recommendations! Looks like you and your mom had a great time.
xo, Mae | Mae Amor
Tons of great outfit details! I like your style very much!
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The second to last outfit would be perfect for a rainy day and I love the Stewart Weizman over the knee boots!
Lauren,
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How fun! Aspen looks like a fun city to escape to for a fall retreat! Love your fur vest options and serious sweater envy!
Cynthia
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Great post! I would love to go to aspen, and I LOVE that pink cardigan!
Kim
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I am in love with that scarf!!
Lauren
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Love all of your Aspen looks! Your photos made me want to go back there!
xo, Nina
Law of Fashion Blog
Your stylistic choices are amazingly on point. I immensely enjoyed viewing this <3
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I love those Stuart Weitzman boots!!! Need!
xoxo,
Ash
CvilletoDC.blogspot.com
All of your outfits are amazing and look extremely cozy! As an aspiring fashion blogger, I appreciate all of the inspiration! 🙂
xoxo,
Bailey
Here's The Skinny
I love all of these looks! I had never really been interested in going to Aspen but after seeing your posts, I think I need to reconsider that!
Kelsey
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All of your outfits are fabulous, love them all!! 🙂 I have never been to Aspen but I would love to go some day. Those places that you mentioned sound so nice too. Thank you for sharing and I hope that you are having a great day week so far! 🙂
Always great looks so chic and warm!!!!
Be Happy with Fashion
I always love your fall and winter outfits , I started to follow you last year around this time and I missed these pictures
X,Abril
The color palette
Well, now I need to book a trip to aspen! Looks to quaint and cute 🙂
Emily at Style Cubby
Love every outfit! Looks like your trip was a ball! xo
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Fabulous outfits! So effortlessly chic and stylish for Fall! The Tory Burch Marsala bag is gorgeous!
Ellie at MapleSyrupandTeacups.blogspot.com
Great post! I'm seriously obsessed with every single one of these outfits 🙂
-Rae
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I would love to visit Aspen!
Her Heartland Soul
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After seeing the pictures from your trip & hearing your recommendations, I am definitely adding Aspen to my travel bucket list 🙂
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
LOVE all of these outfits! You are a pro at layering.
Unique Geek
Love the fur vest and plaid combos! Glad you had a wonderful trip! <3
HashtagFabLife
Great compilation! You are so stylish, I love all your stuff.
ALISA GROMOVA
i love the Stuart Weitzman OTK boots. I'm totally getting them! <3
-Lily from With Love Lily Rose
I love these looks on you Cait – and the fact that we have the same Missguided vest! I fell in love with it at first sight too! Gx
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Love all of your looks!
You have the fall look nailed down! I love all of these looks. Especially the over-the-knee boots. Gorgeous!
xx Kathryn
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Loved all the ensembles..and the red hunter boots are to die for.
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