I had a very full 10 days in Paris and now I am currently on my way to BVI (British Virgin Islands). This is my surprise birthday trip that I was keeping a secret. After two failed attempts due to COVID restrictions, we are finally on our way. I will be meeting my fiancĆ© who has the second bag I packed before leaving. (you can see what I packed here)Ā It has warmer clothes for sunshine and the beach. In case you missed it, Paris was filled with a mixture of snow and lots of rain. There was never a dull moment.Ā
I have lots to fill you in with Paris content once I return to Chicago next weekend. I’ll be with very limited wifi for the next week. I promise Henri is in great hands this week. I miss my best buddy but I know he is very happy where he is.Ā
Yes, you still need a COVID test to enter the US
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I ended up buying a few things at the pharmacie. It all had to go back in my carry-on so I didn’t go too crazy. This concealer was much cheaper at duty-free. Itās the only one I use and I love it. Eye cream from AvĆØne because the one I had in a smaller container went bad. I am also trying this vitamin C cream from Caudalie. Since I am flying to a warmer climate, I could go with a lighter cream for spring.
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Ballet flats are back! Marie Claire rounds up 26 different styles to wear. I love my Margaux flats that the other girls on the trip also had. They agreed that they were so comfortable walking all around Paris.
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The famous Italian restaurant Cecconi’s settles in Paris This is a personal favorite of mine from my travels. Itās also a reason to come back to Paris to check it out.Ā
I am in love with these Montauk totes for spring/summer
David Lebovitz wrote a very in-depth post on COVID in France right now. This will help answer your questions.
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Katie and I did a photoshoot in this red dress. The location was perfect and the red dress popped. I canāt wait to share the photos on my 40th birthday this week.
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These are the biggest trends in travel right now āThe trend thatās taking off isnāt necessarily related to what travelers are doing or where theyāre going; itās more about their mindset. Iām seeing more and more clients living in the present and pulling the trigger on their āsomedayā trips.ā (LOVE this)
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In Paris, ChĆ¢teau Voltaire Offers Up Timeless CharmāAnd Delectable Chocolate Mousse
The Gaspard sweater was the MVP of the trip to Paris. I came with two and left with three. It is a great wardrobe staple and so many of the girls on the trip bought one or two as well.
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I need to update my 5-minute makeup routine for Paris as things changed for spring and travel. I also love playing around with lip twists from Sisley and Supergoop glow screen was a must even on cloudy days.Ā
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