I suppose I've fallen in love with Paris. How original. I've been there twice this past year! When your lifelong gal pal sends you a great deal to Paris, you make the quick decision to say "duh" and book it right away. Because whatever else is going on in your life, "Paris is always a good idea" according to Audrey Hepburn, and me. After you book it, you get to start planning. I don't make itineraries ahead of time as a general rule. I like the "come what may, and surprise me" approach. No, I start planning what I'll pack. Because life is a cabaret and I love an excuse to dress up. You don't have to pack a lot, you just have to pack smartly. In fact my friend, who we'll call Ashley, on account of that being her name, and I shared one checked bag in order to budget for champagne. Here's my little guide of what to pack for Paris: -A baret or 2 (yes, people actually wear them there!) -A striped shirt (yes, people actually wear them there!) -Fake fur (A lot of people in real fur, but that's just crazy. Go for fake or vintage if you must.) -Scarves Other Tips: -Don't pack perfume. Go to perfumeries and try out a new expensive one every day. My favorite perfume shop: Buly 1803 -Bring toe warmers to put in your boots since you'll walk miles around the city. -Pack an old bra to throw on Jim Morrison's grave at Père Lachaise Cemetery. Spring and summer must be lovely in Paris. But as I've never been, I can only tell you how to dress for a Parisian winter (LAYERS UPON LAYERS! And boots.) Unfortunately you won't get to see much of your clothing besides your coat in most photos, but you can always change up your hats, scarves, and accessories. When you do go inside, you can peel off your layers to reveals those stripes. Tie a little scarf around your neck to look like a real French stereotype. Be sure to bring something pastel and feminine to wear to Lauderee. Afternoon tea with macaroons is luxurious and actually affordable. It was raining every day except for the day we were leaving, hence the frizzy hair. Still, Paris in the rain is more romantic than just about anywhere on a sunny day. My top sights to see and things to do in Paris: -The Louvre -Saint Chapelle Cathedral -Père Lachaise Cemetery -Climb to the top of the Dome de Sacre at sunset -Buy champagne from a shop and wander around the Eiffel Tower drinking it straight from the bottle. -Explore Montmarte, it's the cutest. -Walk into the Lafayette Galleries to see that amazing ceiling -Splurge on a show at the Moulin Rouge! (and dress to the nines) Here are a mix of photos from both trips:I will leave you with this little tutorial on how to blend in when in France: Au Revoir & Bon Voyage, Marietta
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AuthorMarietta is a swing dancer, artist, & horticulturalist from Philadelphia. Archives
July 2018
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