What to Pack, Wear: Woodinville, Washington, Wine Tasting

Bunny and I had a girl's weekend in early June 2016 to celebrate my 30th birthday. Our Bon Vivant Wine Tour was the main event. Here is what I packed and wore for the weekend, plus wine tasting outfit suggestions for the unpredictable Pacific Northwest weather.

• 2 pairs jeans, one black, one purple
• Trench coat
• Black boots
• Leopard print flats
• 2 blouses
• 2 sweaters
• Underwear
• 1 pair socks
• Toiletries
• Umbrella
• Book
• Camera
• Cash (tasting fees, tipping)

What I wore wine tasting

I was inspired by my most-comfortable pair of purple jeans from Stitch Fix. I painted my nails to match and wore layers. Layers are key in the Pacific Northwest because the weather can go from sunny to wind and rain in about five minutes. Plus, some of the winery storage rooms were quite chilly.

On the day we went wine tasting, the weather was partly cloudy, on-and-off drizzly, and about 65 degrees. Yes, this is June in the Pacific Northwest.

My $10 leopard print flats from Macy's are really the best shoe investment I ever made. They add a touch of edge to balance out any girly outfit. Plus, most tasting rooms have you standing at the bar for an hour or more. Do not wear heels. Wear comfy flats or boots.

Nail polish color
OPI Christmas 2014 Gwen Stefani polish called Kiss Me Or Elf. It perfectly matched a malbec I was sipping at home before the trip.

Photo courtesy of  Liz Hover.

What Bunny wore

Bunny wore jeans and a cute purple top. I love this hat she put on over her curls. She always looks so much cooler than I do. She even had a cute leather jacket with her to keep warm.

And some additional spring Woodinville wine tasting outfit ideas - each with a wine-colored pop:

I hope you enjoy your Woodinville wine tasting adventures as much as we did!

What to Pack for Walla Walla, Wash. - Weekend Getaway + Wine Tasting

This outfit is perfect for a spring/summer day of wine tasting or running around town - if it's cool enough for boots. Swap boots for other casual flat footwear like sandals or tennis shoes if above 70 degrees.

Bachelorette weekend? Graduation? Wine tasting with mom or a significant other? Walla Walla, Wash. has beautiful weather, dreamy landscapes and plenty of activities to fill a weekend.

Here is a rundown on what I packed for an early June trip to Walla Walla and tips on how to dress for specific occasions.

Birthday Getaway to Fat Duck Inn with Darling Husband. Temperatures ranged from 75-90 degrees:

• 2 dresses
• 1 skirt
• 1 t-shirt
• 1 pair espadrilles
• 1 bathing suit
• 1 bathing suit cover up
• 1 pair flip flops
• 1 purse (light)
• PJs
• Sunglasses
• 1 pair shorts
• 1 denim jacket (didn't wear)
• SUNSCREEN - Face, shoulders, chest and ears

Light colors will keep you cooler. 

The lowdown

Walla Walla in June can be HOT. It's HOT and DRY. This means you need to dress in layers of light fabric and your hair will have amazing volume. I love casual dresses for air flow (ha) and because you are never under dressed for the wineries or delicious restaurants you may wander into.

Walla Walla is very much a casual, cowboy jeans, college kid town. Winery tasting room attendants are likely wearing nice tops and jeans. It is not a hipster, or LA, put your hair half up in a bun kind of a town.

I love little lace details that nod to the country lifestyle and anything non-restricting to keep cool in the heat. For women, jeans can be downright too hot. Throw on a dress, or shorts and a tee, and make sure to have a light jacket or sweater with you. Many restaurants and wineries are air conditioned (yay!) but AC can be too powerful at times.

When we were in Walla Walla last, we met a bachelorette party wearing a variety of brightly colored, lace dresses. They looked classy, cool and a little bit country.

I LOVE this outfit that's a little bit country, a little bit girly. Shed the jacket when the temps rise.

How to not stick out as a tourist

In the summer, locals live in shorts and t-shirts. The younger crowd loves a store called Forward, with its blingy jeans and cute Western-inspired tops.

Fancier places
I would recommend an outfit a bit dressier for dinner at locations including: The Marc at the Marcus Whitman, Brasserie Four, Saffron, T Maccarone's, any golf course or the symphony.

Some more ideas for hot spring/summer days in Walla Walla:

Cutoffs are great for concerts, the fair or wandering down Main Street.

This is darling for a girls weekend of wine tasting.

Pair with espadrilles or fancy sandals and this outfit can take you from museums, to tasting rooms, to fancier dinners.

I would wear this outfit with some Keds to enjoy the three-hole golf course and sip wine at Three Rivers Winery.

I hope that helps! Stay cool out there!