48 Hours in Aspen

Happy Monday, friends, and welcome back to a new week! It’s been a busy month of travel, and I’ve loved every moment of it. We’re currently exploring picturesque Nantucket (follow along HERE), but just days ago I was sharing Avara’s new Fall Collection from Aspen, Colorado!

My darling friends at Avara treated us to the dreamiest few days, and while we didn’t have a chance to explore much of the outdoors, it was such a joy to spend time with fellow creators, and experience Aspen for the first time!

They launched last week and are already selling out quickly, so I wanted to be sure my blog friends saw them, too! Here’s a few snaps of our days, along with some of their cute new styles, all perfect for your fall and winter fun!

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Avara Fall Collection

Printed Floral Maxi Dress (Small) | Bomber Jacket (Small) | Tall Boots | White Handbag | Full Outfit HERE

my outfit: Ikat Maxi Dress (Small) | Bomber Jacket (Small) | Tan Booties | my friends’ oufits: HERE

Paisley Long Sleeve Dress (XS) | Tall Boots | White Handbag | SunglassesTeardrop Earrings | Love Bracelet | DY Heart Bracelet | Chain Link Bangle | Tennis Bracelet | Full Outfit HERE

Embroidered Puff Sleeve Blouse (XS) | Brown Midi Skirt (Small) | Brown Strappy Heels | White Handbag | Love Bracelet | DY Heart Bracelet | Chain Link Bangle | Tennis Bracelet | Full Outfit HERE

Embroidered Puff Sleeve Blouse (XS) | Brown Midi Skirt (Small) | White Handbag | Station Necklace Full Outfit HERE

We strolled the charming downtown area, with its overflowing window boxes and cobbled walkways, window shopping the high-end stores from Dior and Prada to Vuori and Aviator Nation… Aspen definitely caters to the spenders!

There’s no shortage of incredible food either, and every meal was incredible. We lunched at Casa Tua and White House Tavern, and loved our dinners at Bear Den, Catch, and St. Ambroeus.

my outfit: Paisley Long Sleeve Dress (XS) | Tall Boots | White Handbag | Sunglasses | my friends’ outfits: HERE

Printed Full Length Dress (Small) | Belt | Strappy Heels | Handbag | Full Outfit HERE

Printed Full Length Dress (Small) | Belt | Handbag | Full Outfit HERE

my outfit: Printed Full Length Dress (Small) | Belt | Ivory Jacket | my friends’ outfits: HERE

Ikat Maxi Dress (Small) | Bomber Jacket (Small) | Tan Booties | Full Outfit HERE

Floral Tie Waist Blouse (XS) | Trouser High Waist Jeans (size 26) | Black Handbag | Station Necklace | Thin Gold Hoop Earrings | Full Outfit HERE

my dress | Tash’s dress

One of the highlights was a stop at Kemo Sabe, the iconic high-end western store for locals and celebrities. There we sipped on margaritas from the upstairs bar, while custom-designing Stetson hats. Would you believe this is this Texas-girl’s first legit cowboy hat?!

I can’t wait to wear it with my go-to cowboy boots (find the HERE.)

Embroidered Puff Sleeve Blouse (XS) | Trouser High Waist Jeans (size 26) | White Handbag | Belt | Tan Booties | Full Outfit HERE

my outfit: Paisley Long Sleeve Dress (XS) | Tall Boots | White Handbag | Sunglasses | my friends’ outfits: HERE

Pink Quilted Jacket | Dark Wash Crop Jeans (size 26) | Buckle Mules | Sunglasses | Station Necklace | Thin Gold Hoop Earrings | Full Outfit HERE

Paisley Long Sleeve Dress (XS) | Utility Jacket (Small) | Tan Booties | Rx Sunglasses | Love Braceletย |ย DY Heart Braceletย |ย Chain Link Bangleย |ย Tennis Bracelet | Full Outfit HERE

Collared Puff Sleeve Dress (XS) | Leather Mini Skirt (Small) | Tan Booties | White Handbag | Rx Sunglasses | Thin Gold Hoop Earrings | Love Bracelet | DY Heart Bracelet | Chain Link Bangle | Tennis Bracelet | Full Outfit HERE

Collared Puff Sleeve Dress (XS) | Leather Mini Skirt (Small) | White Handbag | Rx Sunglasses | Thin Gold Hoop Earrings | Love Bracelet | DY Heart Bracelet | Chain Link Bangle | Tennis Bracelet | Full Outfit HERE

We spent long days shooting and sharing the Collection, so I brought the heavy-hitters to help me feel my best!

Summer Fridays Eye Patches | Medicube Caffeine Mask | Clarins Cryo Mask (Also HERE & HERE) | Re-Lyte Drink Mix Travel Packs | AG1 Travel Packs | Redness Eye Drops | All Items HERE

As much fun as it was playing dress-up with friends, I was happy to be back in my comfy travel set, and home to my people! (This set is seriously so good, and under $50!)

Scuba Crewneckย (XS) |ย Sweatpantsย (XS) | Sling Bagย | Beis Suitcaseย (Alsoย HERE) | Woven Tote Bag | Travel Links HERE

Paisley Long Sleeve Dress (XS) | Tall Boots | White Handbag | Full Outfit HERE

Have you been to Aspen?! A few days wasn’t nearly long enough, but it was enough to make me realize we need to go back! Be sure to shop these fun styles because they’re sure to sell out quickly… and don’t forget, code CASSIE15 saves you 15% on everything for first-time orders!

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11 Comments

  1. Misty S wrote:

    I spy Gretchen Rossi. You just let that one slide right by. LOL! Huge Housewives fan. I have always wanted to go to Aspen. Looks beautiful any time of year. I also love this fall edit!!!!

    Posted 9.15.25 Reply
    • Cassie wrote:

      She was so nice! Such a fun group of gals this time!!!

      Posted 9.15.25 Reply
      • Meagan Sowders wrote:

        Please post Gretchen hair product recommendations!!! I canโ€™t find the story with it anymore!!

        Posted 9.20.25 Reply
    • Sandy wrote:

      I agree! Gretchen was so sweet in RH. And still gorgeous!

      Posted 9.17.25 Reply
  2. Grace wrote:

    Youโ€™re in my neck of the woods now! Weโ€™ve stayed at the Nantucket Hotel and its sister property on Marthaโ€™s Vineyard many times. So nice! And you definitely need to come back and see the Boston area, preferably in the fall when the leaves turn. Thatโ€™s when we really shine.

    Posted 9.16.25 Reply
    • Cassie wrote:

      I’ve heard the lore about Boston leaves in the Fall, I know I definitely need to come back for that!! xo, C

      Posted 9.19.25 Reply
  3. Lisa wrote:

    What a fun experience! Iโ€™m traveling to Dallas this weekend and hope to pop by the Avara store to see all these cute pieces in person.

    Posted 9.16.25 Reply
    • Cassie wrote:

      Yes so fun!!! You won’t be disappointed!! xoxo, C

      Posted 9.19.25 Reply
      • Heather wrote:

        My dad used to be the Fire Chief in Snowmass Village so I was fortunate to spend quite a bit of time in Aspen/Snowmass. Definitely go back. Each season is special. There is so much to see and do. It is such a sweet town.

        Posted 10.31.25 Reply
  4. elizabeth maher wrote:

    It looked like a dream trip. You all coordinated so well. Did people stop you and ask the group about their clothes? xo

    Posted 9.17.25 Reply
    • Cassie wrote:

      haha – there’s a lot of work and prep that goes in to making sure we coordinate and no one wears the same styles! That’s all the Avara team!

      Posted 11.16.25 Reply