Well ladies, this is what I have for you… a hiking outfit! Some great pants that are lightweight and can be tied shorter if needed, a lightweight top, a jacket in case it gets windy, a hat to keep your scalp from being sunburned and to help keep the sun out of your eyes, and some super comfy chacos! (Your feet will be dirty afterward, but they are cute and the sole is great for rocks… there aren’t many sandals that can be worn hiking.)
-Natalie

I know this is crazy, but I made an outfit with the exact same Chaco sandals without even knowing that Natalie put them on her style board!

My family went on a fun little hike the other day, and so when I was thinking about a hike, I thought about one that was fun and simple.  After the hike we went to a nearby town for dinner, so I put some shoe options in here to show how a casual dress could be dressed up a bit.  Athleta has, every season, a few really great dresses that are casual and really easy to wear.  You may think, a dress, on a hike?  But, on a hot day, a breezy dress sounds just perfect to me.  These dresses are machine washable, most of them are knits (you know I love knits) so you can throw them in your suitcase when traveling, AND many of them have a TALL option for those that are, well… tall.  Or, for those like me that want just a little more length in my dress, even though I am certainly not tall. (Flirtatious dress, available in tons of colors as well as plus sizes, and Kimono Dress)
-Emily

Alright, I think these shorts would look really cute with a black top and some black Jack Purcell’s (My shoe of choice). These are found at The North Face for only $45.00.

Okay, so am I the only one who does this? I totally bought this, but it’s in the boys section! I know… you would think maybe the sleeves would be too short or something. But nope, fits perfectly. So I got this SUPER cute jacket (in orange) in the boys section for only $60.00! That’s a steal for The North Face! I know… I’m cheap! (I often do this for shoes too…)

P.S. I LOVE IT!