We just returned back from a most amazing adventure through Moab, Utah and Telluride, Colorado, a first visit for me to that part of the country. I’ve heard lots of chatter about the beauty over there, but it’s only when you experience things with your own eyes that you can actually feel it. And so I did. More than anything, the red rocks of Utah blew me away. I have so much goodness to share in an upcoming two-part post with restaurants, boutiques, spas, hiking destinations, etc, but I’ll need a bit of time to sort through the thousands of photos I took over the course of the trip. If you follow along on instagram, I’ve already given you a taste. In the meantime, let’s talk style. When I made this post right before I left, we discussed packing strategies and I gave you a peep inside my bag. I didn’t abort my urban sensibilities in order to fit into the surroundings of Moab and Telluride, but I adjusted and found a happy medium. Don’t get me wrong – I was diggin’ the full on head-to-toe Patagonia meets REI meets hippie which seemed to be the overarching style there, but that’s just not me. And no matter where I go or what I do, I need to stay true to who I am. An important fashion tip when traveling is to explore new and inventive ways of embracing your personal style so that you can be you while also catering to the environment in which you are in. There is always room for balance and comfortability in this space. For me this meant combining a rugged plaid button down with pleather pants and a bright vintage scarf. Between the red rocks, snow, sun, cold and warmth – alas, mountain chic it was.
