We’re from Richmond, Virginia; an area full of beautiful landmarks and rich with history. Referred to as the “river city” (for the James River that runs through it), Richmond is well known for its craft beer scene, amazing food and has even been voted the best river town in America by Outdoor Magazine. So if there is one thing we don’t have a shortage of, its places to to go when we want to spend time outdoors. But there is definitely one that tops our list and that is the beautiful Maymont park. Maymont is the historic estate of James and Sallie Dooley, who left their 100 acre estate to the city to be enjoyed for generations.
When you enter the park through the gorgeous iron gates, you’re greeted by cobblestone pathways and the historic carriage houses of Maymont mansion. You can saunter down the winding pathways through the gardens, our favorite being the Japanese gardens. Continuing on the path, you pass wildlife, streams and farm animals that you can feed.
Fatface, a UK based clothing line, sent us a few fabulous pieces to compliment a walk through our favorite spot! Brooke is wearing the Eva Four Pocket Jacket (c/o) . This jacket is seriously so warm, while still being lightweight, which makes it great for a walk through the park whatever the weather.
The wildlife and farm animal exhibits are a favorite for the kids. Who doesn’t love to feed a goat?!
Many weddings are held at the beautiful Maymont estate and of course, we’ve chosen Maymont for many blog photoshoots (here, here, here and here) and morning runs!
Erica is wearing FatFace’s Plain Ankle Wellies (c/o). These are probably the most lightweight and comfortable rain boots ever made, making it so easy to get out and enjoy the great outdoors even when you aren’t sure what the weather is going to do.
If you’re ever in the RVA area, we highly recommend visiting Maymont!
-Brooke and Erica
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It sounds like a lovely place to visit, and your outfits both look cosy and practical for a day outdoors:)
Thank you for the link up!
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What a beautiful place to visit! I love those low rain boots! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
That navy field jacket is everything.
xo
PinkSole
You both look wonderful! And what a pretty background 🙂
Christina :: Simple and Delish
That grey sweater paired with the scarf is such a great combo! I have been to Richmond only once but the area seems definitely worth visiting more.
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Pretty scenery! I’ve never been to Richmond. I love the field jacket and those ankle wellies are so cute!
Jill
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Hello Pretty Park girls!! Love both these casual looks!! You guys could even mix and match outfits. The yellow scarf would look cute with the jacket and tennis shoes with the sweater, lol!!
You both look stunning and the photography is beautiful ♥
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Love Erica’s boots and also the navy jacket! What a beautiful estate! I have never been to Virginia.
Carrie
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Love those Wellies and that jacket, great looks! Thanks for hosting ladies.
Rachel xo
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Beautiful!! Hope you’ll stop by my blog for the latest post!
Love, Olia
Love hearing a little more about your city. Great pieces to explore in too!
Amy Ann
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That looks like such a gorgeous place to visit! I love being a tourist in my own city and exploring all the fun attractions. If I’m ever nearby I’ll have to check it out!
I love that denim coat!! You both look gorgeous as always 🙂
Shauna
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Great photos! Looks like a fun place to be. Perfect looks to take on a day like this.
– xox Mary
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Wow the location looks awesome and you ladies are looking so chic – Have a FAB week!
Rebecca
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Perfect outfits for a great day at the park! Thank you for hosting and hope you are having a fab week!
Alice
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Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
This looks so fun! I love your outfit!
~~Megan~~
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What a gorgeous park! And you both look adorable walking through it! Love those wellies and that jacket!
Gorgeous photos, ladies! I bet this place is even more lovely in the spring! Can’t wait for warm days!!!!
♥
Amber
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you ladies are the cutest!!!!
Simply Shaunacey
I’ve never been to Virginia, but it looks so pretty! I love the pieces from Fatface – you both look gorgeous!
Great boots, perfect for this crazy weather!
-Tatiana
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What a beautiful place to take pictures, and you can go running there, I might actually want to run.
Places looks serene and beautiful. Parks are great places to read a good book, hang out or just meditate! These pieces you received are perfect for exploring your city. They look super comfy!
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This looks like a beautiful place and the photos are gorgeous!
I love your outfits – being from the UK I do know FatFace, although I haven’t seen those boots before, and they are perfect for walking in rainy weather (even though I hope not to have too much more of it this year!)
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You look SO pretty! Love your entire outfit, gorgeous <3
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Such a beautiful place for photos! I’m obsessed with that denim jacket!!
Rachael
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That looks like such a pretty spot. Btw, I tried your last workout and it was fabulous for my legs! Totally left me panting for breath.
xx Yasmin
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Wow what a beautiful place to have so close!
Mary Kate
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What a beautiful place!!! Im loving that sweater! Looks super cute 🙂
xoxo
Novelstyle
I have some family from Richmond, but I’ve never been myself. It looks lovely! Those rainboots are great too 🙂 Have a nice week ladies.
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I love the jacket Brooke is wearing, so classic! Also loving the boots and pop of colour of Erica’s scarf! You both look great!
x Diana
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Love these outfits! So perfect for early spring!
xo Lauren
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Great shots. Looks like a really pretty place. Virginia is such a pretty state.
Traci
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Thank you Traci! It is very pretty here, but our weather is all over the place lol.
Thanks Lauren! We’re so ready to make that transition to spring!
Thanks so much Diana!
You should definitely visit! 🙂
Thank you so much!
That’s awesome to hear!!!
Thanks Rachael!
Aw thank you Shveta!
The boots are so awesome! Love that they aren’t tall and clunky 🙂
We so agree Daphnee! The day we took this pictures was one of the nicest days we’ve had all year so the park was full of people just taking it in!
It does make for a fun run!! To get up to the farm animals you have to climb a huge hill, it’s worth the challenge 🙂
So perfect!!
Thank you Lana!
Aw thank you Shaunacey!
It is! The flowers start to bloom and it’s gorgeous!
Thank you Laura!
Thanks Megan!
We hope you’re having a fabulous week too Alice!
Thank you Rebecca! You have a fabulous week too!
Thanks so much Mary!
Thank you Shauna!
Us too, it’s so fun to get out and explore!
Thanks Amy!
We will!
Thanks so much Rachel!
You should visit!! 🙂
Aw thank you Trishna!
That’s so true Andrea!! How fun!
Thanks Jill!!! 🙂 you’ll have to visit someday!
Thanks Bogi!!
Thank you Christina!!
We agree Rachelle!!
Thanks Biana!
Thank you Mica!
We love it! Thanks for stopping by Mary Kate!
It’s been too long since I visited Richmond! You’re reminding me I need to get back soon!
District of Chic
Beautiful place, so green and serene.
xo Sheree
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love it!!
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Maymont definitely sounds like its worth a visit, what’s it like inside the mansion?
What a beautiful place.
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
Such a gorgeous place! Thanks so much for sharing!
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You know, I’ve never been to Virginia, but have always wanted to visit Virginia Beach…such a tourist, I know, haha. I know that it’s rich in history and it must be wonderful to be able to visit such historical sites anytime! I love the location of these photos and you both look absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have an amazing weekend; Happy Friday!
XO,
Jalisa
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Come on down girl, there are so many new breweries and restaurants that have cropped up over the last couple of years!
Thank you Sheree – it really is so gorgeous!
🙂
You know I hate to say it, I have never been inside but I’ve always wanted to! I’ve heard the tour guides dress up in clothing representative of this time period and decorate during the holidays.
We love it 🙂
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Thank you so much Jalisa, you are too sweet. 🙂 Virginia Beach is fun! If you ever go you have to check out the aquarium while you are there.
I’ve lived in Houston for almost 10 years now and yet there are so many nooks and quaint corners I have yet to explore 🙂 shameless Sheela, I know. And I’ve never been to Virginia but it looks equally charming. Perhaps one day I shall have the opportunity. Until then, I shall live vicariously through your posts and pictures xoxo
this looks like such a fun place! cool post!
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Nice place you found for a photo-op. I like the rain boots.
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I love your boots! Can’t stop staring at it! 🙂
Angelie // Maybelline the Magnum Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara Review
Super cute shots! Love those ankle rain booties!
xMC
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I love your photos ! You picked such a nice place to do your photo shoot!
I will have to check out Maymont if I am ever in Richmond (not too far from DC!) You guys look so comfy and cute! Thank you for hosting the linkup!
–Roxanne
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This looks like such a great place to run !! and take photos of course !! Love the rain boots !! 🙂 xx
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I love ‘outdoorsy’ shoots like this and you look so comfortable there, lovely! The jacket you’re wearing seems so practical and a big ‘thumbs up’ from me for the shirt you’ve styled underneath it 🙂
Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x
The place looks absolutely picture perfect and the snaps are also amazing dear. I am a travel junkie and this writeup of your has made me add one more place in my list of destinations. Thanks for sharing this lovely post..:)
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Both of you look adorable! Thanks for linking up with me last week, hope to see you this week! I’ll be pinning this look to the Linkup Board.
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Wow it sure sounds like an incredible city. So great you two live there. I also love that light weight jacket and those adorable short wellies.