Gingham in Newport

Sweater || Pants || Heels || Clutch || Earrings || Bracelet || Watch

I can’t believe that this is my final post from Rhode Island, but here we are! Among the nautical wharfs and colonial houses, wearing gingham in Newport seemed like such a good idea! Gingham is a print that I save almost exclusively for summer, especially in a light fabric. Still, I wanted to wear these printed pants from J. Crew one last time for the season.

While getting dressed one day, I was playing around with my new rollneck sweater from J. Crew. Since one of my goals for the seasons is to stock up on warm sweaters, this pick seemed like a no brainer. It’s a classic. I decided to size down for a more structured fit and am so glad I made that call. It has that oversized feel, but is still somewhat flattering and form-fitting. Since it comes in a whole rainbow of colors, I think I’ve found my new closet staple for the winter.

Anyways, I was playing dress-up in my closet, trying to think of different ways to style the sweater. When I stumbled upon my gingham pants, it seemed like a perfect pairing. I’m not exactly an expert on fall style, but something about this outfit said New England to me. With my navy Ferragamo heels and Tuckernuck clutch, I made a mental note. Our trip to Newport, to unveil this new outfit, couldn’t come soon enough!

When we finally got to town, we spent an entire morning walking through the historic district. The day started off crisp and I was happy to have been wearing such a warm sweater. Growing up in Florida, I’m definitely not used to seeing colonial architecture. Most of the houses we walked by have been around longer than Florida’s been a state. Even in the historic part of St. Pete, Old Northeast, the houses are only from the 1920s.

This particular house picture is one of my favorites. Located on Mary Street, it’s right in-between the Vanderbilt Hotel and the wharfs. As far as Newport is concerned, I think it’s an ideal location. A plaque on the house lets you know that it’s official called the Christopher Fowler House and has been around since 1801. It’s the color of this home that I love the most. Officially called Newport Blue, I think it’s my new favorite shade.

Gingham in Newport is always a good idea. Even though my trip to New England has long been over, I’m excited to keep styling for the fall weather and try to embrace living in the North.

Love from NYC,
Katie

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Newport Cliff Walking

Oxford Shirt || Jeans || Canvas Sneakers || Pearl Earrings || Bracelet || Watch

One Newport experience that you simply can’t miss out on is the Cliff Walk. Although going on a walk doesn’t seem that exciting, this is is so much more than that. This 3.5 mile stretch of path outlines the town of Newport as it reaches the Atlantic Ocean. Although the views of the water are simply stunning, the waterfront mansions are the stars of the show.

Back in the day, some of our country’s most prominent families flocked to Newport for a summer of peace and quiet. Ironically called “cottages”, these residences are anything but. Many of the mansions were owned by members of the Vanderbilt family. One of them was even converted into the local college, Salve Regina. I really hope those students can appreciate how beautiful their college home is.

There are several places to enter the pathway. Since our hotel was just down the road, we didn’t have to worry about parking. If you’re coming from farther away, even from the downtown area, I recommend parking in the First Beach parking lot. It’s right next to the entrance and is extremely convenient.

Since we had a lot planned for the day, we opted to only walk about halfway. David reminded me that we missed some of the largest, most visible mansions, but it also wasn’t going to be as walkable. We left at the next exit and walked back into town, down Bellevue Avenue. It turned out to be the best call because we walked right by Empire Coffee and was able to grab a quick breakfast after our morning hike.

As far as what to wear, for the most part, the Cliff Walk is extremely walkable. About two-thirds of the path is paved and what it isn’t is still large, flat boulders to walk on. I had no issue in my go-to Tretorn sneakers, but if they could handle hiking a mountain a Switzerland, I knew they weren’t going to be a problem. In hindsight, I kind of wish I would have worn a pair of chino shorts instead of jeans, even on a cool morning. As long as you feel comfortable, and don’t wear heels, then you should be okay!

This quick little blog post just isn’t doing the Newport Cliff Walk justice! Even though I took hundreds a photos on this one activity alone, none of them compare to seeing the views in person. With so much to love about Newport, this is just one more piece to the puzzle.

Love from NYC,
Katie

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