Spelunking
*It's hard to take pictures inside. No flash photography allowed. But this gives you a good idea on how massive and beautiful it is in there.
I bet you didn't know this about me, but I am an avid cave enthusiast aka a spelunker. My Husband and I wanted to go somewhere for spring break our first year of college but we had no money for Cancun or Panama. We had about $300. I suggested we have a staycation here in lovely KY. There's many places to visit here. I picked Mammoth caves, since neither of us had ever been. We stayed the weekend and fell in love with the darkness, rocks, and mysterious quiet and we've been doing it ever since.
We recently headed back down to Mammoth Caves (Cave City, KY) For a short weekend visit again. For some reason, every time we've gone we've never taken the cave history tour. It's one thing to know the history but another to see it and watch it come alive. It's about 62 degrees all year round in the caves, so I wore light layers and set out for some fun!
I love myself in beanies. I am meant to have a hat on my head.
Just rolling back my hoodie sleeves and folding the flannel cuff over them makes this instantly fashion-y rather than lumber jack-y.
I love all of these photos! I love this super soft, super CHEAP (hello, $6.99 Gap outlet flannel) flannel/plaid shirt. I love my old, worn in and perfect thickness for layering Old Navy hoodie. I love my bright red Dooney and Bourke bag and I LOVE my brand-new Gap "the perfect skinny" skinny jeans. They are the perfect amount of distressed and....a SIZE 10! Boom. I haven't been a 10 since before Logo. I'm very happy and these jeans are perfect. I wear them nearly every day. I'm in a really loving mood these days!
Beanie: Gap via The Gap Outlet $3.99
Hoodie: Old Navy (really old, from 2006.)
Plaid Flannel Shirt: Old Navy via the Gap Outlet $6.99
"The perfect skinny" Skinny Jeans: Gap via the Gap Outlet $9.99 (told you I'd find some $10 jeans)
Boots: Merona thrifted via Facebook yard sale $10.00
Necklace: Online. Coupon code from PPF. Why can't I remember where I got this??? Oh, yeah. It came in the mail the day I wrecked. #headtraumaproblems $20.00
Purse: Vintage Dooney & Bourke gift from Roger's Grandma via his Great Great Aunt. $0.00
57 comments:
Love the flannel shirt, it looks cozy and comfortable! Your skin is amazing and you look cute with your beanie :) have a nice week!!
Yaudy
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Thanks Yaudy! I wear that shirt ever few days! It's so soft and warm!
I love how you still look oh so fashionable so go in a cave! It looks so beautiful!
how cool...i never would have guessed that about you. i am a bit claustrophoic, so caves freak me out, but they seem so cool to explore!
I love your outfit! I'm really into plaid lately!
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I try lol. The Husband was like...why are you dressing nice for the cave? I said every walkway is my cat walk!
It's like a different world down there! It does get tight at times, but most of the time you are in these HUGE caverns and it feels like...a mall!
Me too! I just bought a teal and purple plaid shirt too!
It looks like a very fun place and you are dressed ready for the day. I love the plaid accent. My boyfriend and I are both trying to figure out where to go for Spring break.
-Vogue&Heels
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I love this beanie on you!! Such pretty pictures! and that sounds like a lot of fun :)
xo,
Angela
Okay you're such a badass - I totally love it. Good for you for getting into Spelunking, I think that's so awesome!
Love your outfit here, I am a sucker for plaid! x
I'm glad I didn't go to the regular places for spring break. Not only was it awesome, we had the place all to ourselves!
Thanks girls!
It was. We hiked 6 miles up and downhill under ground in about four hours. It was so beautiful.
It's really awesome when you are down on your belly army-crawling through dirt that hasn't seen daylight EVER. It's like you become an exorer and go back in time.
how cool is this!? The first time I learned about spelunking I was fascinated. I also loved the word. =) You are so cool!
xo,
nancy
www.adoretoadorn.com
I love the word spelunking too. It sounds so much more fun than caving.
Plaid flannel shorts are the best this season. Loving the beanie too!
Sarah
www.mochasoywhippy.com
loving this plaid and the addition of the necklace. You look amazing, love.
Thank you Anna! I actually broke the necklace. So sad. They're gonna replace it for me.
Aren't you cute for a day in a cave. :)
We drove through KY on the way to ATL last week. Belated wave!
I visited a cave once when I was in Barbados. I remember everything being white and I haven't thought about the experience in ages! What a cool experience!
Oooo I'm jealous, I love Atlanta! I've oy ever been to the caves in ky but I'd love to explore further. There's a few mineral caves where you can take home amethysts and other quartz crystals that you find. I'd like to see the one in Barbados! A cave in paradise? Yes please.
What a great way to spend a weekend! Exploring caves would be so fantastic and you never know what you could find! Love the outfit you wore! The plaid top is so sweet and I love that you made the cuffs show over the hoodie!
Rebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca
I love your outfit. You look beautiful.
I have been to Mammoth Cave five or six times and while I think some aspects are beautiful and they are fascinating I have to say I think being in the caves is a little scary.
I can't agree more that you look fab in beanies! And I just love how stylish you look for a cave tour. Girl, so great to learn something neat about you, very fascinating!
velvetandvino.com
Ash, would you be able to share pics of what caves look like inside? I'm sure its tough with how dark it is!
@Becky Kung @ Velvet & Vino I'd be happy to email them to you!
Thanks Becky! It's a weird fact but it's one of my many facets.
You are so, so sweet. I would love to!!!!!! Please do.
I will send them tomorrow!
Great plaid! I recently found my perfect plaid shirt. It's like finding a soul mate, right? OK, no, not really. But it's great.
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
IT's like finding a perfect winter shirt soul mate! I've been wearing it indoors and out.
Great post!! I love your plaid blouse. You look so chic! :)
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Love your outfit! cute Bennie!
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Thanks Jess!
ok you are so rad! love that you are so fun and adventurous!
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Wow that sounds fun! I would have never thought of doing that before, but it sounds like a good way to spend the day! Also, totally agree... you look so cute in beanies!
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Fun! I haven't been caving in years. My husband wanted us to go before we relocated, but no one else wanted to go. HA! Outfit for caving too! I love it!
Carissa
Lillies & Silk
I'll go with you! I'll give you a tour :)
Aww thanks Darcy!
Love the plaid top!!
Walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com
You look comfy and stylish! I am digging the plaid with the bling necklace!
I love this cute, comfy look! I totally agree about the rolled-back sleeves thing. Caving sounds like so much fun...
xx,
Kristi
www.currentlycrushing.com
Thank you!
It is so much fun!
Thank you!
Hey I just came across your blog via another blogger friend. :) Love your outfit. Beautiful flannel shirt and I can't believe it was so cheap! Great find! :) xxx
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Thank you Rusin! I love the Gap Outlet. It sells Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Althea and Piperlime.
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Thank you Diana!
Thanks Rebecca! I was a little too warm in the cave but outside I was freezing!
Thank you Sarah! I couldn't agree more.
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Wow it all looks AMAZING :) I hope you had a great weekend dear.
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Such a cute and cosy look! Love the plaid and beanie together.
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