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what to wear on a girl’s shopping trip to paris?

April 10th, 2008 · posted by Jean Vouté Pratt in $ $$$ $$$$$ Chanel Chloé L.A.M.B. Oliver Peoples Paul and Joe Sonia Rykiel Valentino accessories bracelets clothing coats handbags hats jewelry looks pants sunglasses tops

From the minute you get off the plane, you can feel the energy that illuminates the city of light. The ride to the hotel is like driving through a beautiful painting. You want to immerse yourself as fast as you can, so that no time is wasted. A group of girls away for a few days, to do all the things girls like to do in Paris. The excitement bubbles up inside you. Free in a glamorous city, shopping, eating, and enjoying life. You’ve arrived! As you walk through the revolving door at The Ritz, you are immediately reminded of a famous Princess who walked through the same revolving door hours before her death. You briefly pause, and then walk to your room to get ready for your first day in Paris. What on earth are you going to wear shopping in the most glamorous city in the world? Well, one thing to remember is that you will be doing a lot of walking. So, choose your most comfortable, stylish shoes. The fashion should be urban chic with a sense of haute couture. It should be casual enough to wear all day, and fabulous enough to stop at a random cafe for lunch. You’ll want to have a bag big enough to carry all that you will need for the day ,including maps and all information on the city. You’re in Paris, so play the part. Kick your normal fashion up with a fun piece like a knit cap, or big sunglasses. Paris is about glamour, glamour, glamour. Embrace it, live the dream while you’re there. At the end of the day, you’ll crawl into your room, order cookies and hot chocolate, and wonder what they’re doing back home.

items in this observation (clockwise):

  • Zig Zag knit beret @ Miss Selfridge
  • Sonia by Sonia Rykiel cotton trench @ Net-a-Porter
  • Oliver Peoples Ilsa sunglasses @ Net-a-Porter
  • Paul & Joe Miette smock top @ Net-a-Porter
  • Chanel Purple Logo cuff bracelet @ BagBorrowOrSteal
  • Chloe patent trim boots @ Net-a-Porter
  • L.A.M.B. “Margate” high waist stretch jeans @ Nordstrom
  • Valentino Nuage bag @ Saks