Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a Joie silk shift dress while exploring the desert in Sedona.
Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a Joie silk shift dress while exploring the desert in Sedona.

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DRESS: JOIE 'FOXLEY' DRESS (IT ALSO COMES IN THIS PINK COLOR WHICH I LOVE + HERE'S ONE UNDER $40 + THIS ONE IS 60% OFF)  |  SHOES: ISABEL MARANT 'DICKER' BOOTIES (EXPENSIVE BUT SO WORTH IT)  |  HAT: FELT FEDORA HAT  |  LIPSTICK: DIOR ADDICT SHINE LIPSTICK (ON SALE!)  |  BRACELETS: KENDRA SCOTT GRANITE CUFF (THE PERFECT BOHEMIAN ACCESSORY) + ALEX AND ANI BANGLES (MY DAILY GO-TO)  |  RINGS: CATBIRD NYC STACKING RINGS (I WEAR THESE EVERY DAY)

Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with Isabel Marant Dicker booties and a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.

While Ben and I were visiting Sedona Arizona this past weekend we woke up suuuuuper early to watch the sun rise from the mountaintop. We heard from a local that driving up to Airport Road might provide a beautiful view at sunrise, but we decided to keep going. After driving for a bit down the 89A, we decided to turn off to head up Upper Red Rock Loop where we found a little place to pull over on a windy road and just started walking towards the edge of the cliff. We found this really cool old dead tree and decided to hang out there for a little bit. It was so beautiful. I wish we were more experienced photographers so we could have captured it better, but we got to enjoy a great memory.

When we travel, I prefer to wake up early and get our day started. It allows us to explore before the tourist crowds come out... and by breakfast we have already accomplished so much. I also recommend doing some research beforehand or ask the locals where to go. One of my favorite ways to get ideas is to search Instagram for geo-tags and hashtags of the destination I will be visiting. It helps me get a sense of the location and prioritize where we want to go. And from there, we can just explore.

Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.
Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.
Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.

I chose to wear this bohemian-esque Joie silk peasant shift dress because it is so light and breezy. Arizona in the summer can get intensely hot, so an airy-light boho mini is a must. I love how the billowy front is slightly pleated and the gently puffed sleeves gives this dress a little charm. It also comes in this pink floral pattern which is so beautiful that it makes me almost want to have both haha. Ridiculous, I know... but when you find something you love and that works for you, I am a firm believer in going for it.

I also found an incredibly similar mini shift dress on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (that's under $40)! It's a total steal and can be worn in both summer and fall (just add booties and a jacket).

Also, be sure to stay tuned because I will be sharing my packing tips for a weekend getaway shortly that you won't want to miss!

Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.
Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.
Dash of Darling shares part of her summer desert vacation to Sedona Arizona.
Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.
Caitlin Lindquist of the travel blog Dash of Darling styles a summer outfit consisting of a Joie silk shift dress with a Hat Attack felt fedora while exploring the desert in Sedona.
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