Yeah I’m finally off to Paris, to check out the sites, walk the streets, people watch in the cafes, go up the Eiffel Tower and hopefully get myself a designer present.
I must admit the thought of going to the fashion capital of the world did bring the fear that none of my clothes would fit the bill. So that could only mean one thing – before I set off on my romantic birthday trip I needed to do some shopping.
Well first up had to be my Birthday frock – yep I am one of those peeps that has to treat myself – so I’ve gone for the French Connection Miu Miu inspired dress. I wanted to find some shoeboots to team with it but had no luck so going to have to find something in my shoes – thinking my ribbon-tie shoes. The ruffle sleeves mean no coat or cardie will go over so I’ve gone for a trusted pasmina to keep the night chill at bay.
I am not sure why but when I think of Paris footwear it has to be one of two things – the higher the better or plimsoll tennis shoes, Don’t ask my why, maybe it is all to do with one of my favourite movies, American in Paris. I was inspired to buy some black pumps – these Tamsin Latice ones from Topshop were perfect, and a bargain at only £15.
Normally on a city break I resign myself to a staple of jeans and t-shirts, but with it being Paris I have decided dresses have to be the way forward, this is a city with style and I am going to try and make the effort!! So like everyone else I have been on the maxi dress hunt to find the perfect one, hoping that it doesn’t make me look pregnant, not too see-through and long enough. I admit I love the tribal and flower print maxi dresses – but hey they aren’t the most flattering – so I have gone for a basic, classic even, a black vest jersey maxi from New Look.
To complete my packing I’ve gone for a lot of dresses, skirts, cute tees and a super maxi skirt which I am considering travelling in. We’re going by Eurostar and as it is my birthday we’re going first class, and I understand that travel has to be comfortable but a little style won’t hurt.
It is going to be a great couple of days, checking out the museums, eating great food, shopping, as well as visiting YSL exhibition which I am so excited about.
Adventures of Paris coming when I get back…until then have fun.
