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Closet Confection: We’ll Always Have Paris

Guess Coat, Banana Republic Dress, Forever 21 Hat, Missoni Scarf, J. Crew Boots

After spending a few days in London, we jumped on the Eurostar and made our way to the Paris. My high school and college french skills were a little rusty, but we managed to get our point across and had a fantastic time in the City of Light.

Rather than go with a traditional hotel, we decided to rent an apartment through AirBnB.com… BEST. DECISION. EVER. For the same price as a week at a Holiday Inn (no joke), we wound up with beautiful accommodations in the 2nd arrondissement.

Not gonna lie… a major focus of our trip was FOOD! I did a round of Whole 30 before I left, but I happily scrapped my diet and ate to my heart’s content while I was away.

And of course, after dinner there’s always dessert!

Place Des Vosges is touted as one of the most beautiful squares in the world. And after seeing it in person, I’m inclined to agree.

Walking shoes were definitely in order as we spent hours each day meandering the streets and visiting beautiful parks and squares. There was something beautiful to see at every turn, and we didn’t want to miss a thing.

Lovers Locks on Pont des Arts Bridge

We spent almost an entire day at the Musée du Louvre on our first visit to France a few years ago but still only managed to only scratch the surface of its treasures.

Approaching the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau… proudly wearing my raspberry beret!

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre

All of the walking and exploring pretty much had me beat, but I managed to sneak in a quick catnap at the Musée d’Orsay.

No visit to Paris would be complete without the obligatory picture in front of the Eiffel Tower!

I was not prepared for how breathtaking the view would be atop the Eiffel Tower… nor how cold it would be! Temps were in the 50s that day, but it was snowing when we got to the top.

Thanks for sharing vacation memories with me. I hope you enjoyed it!

Here’s a quick rundown on the places we enjoyed during our stay:

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Activities

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Closet Confection: London Calling

Every year, my husband and I try to take at least one major vacation. So last month, we packed our bags and hopped across the pond to London. It was a second trip to the city for both of us, and we had a blast doing the usual touristy bits, scarfing down local cuisine (I drew the line at black pudding), and just simply enjoying one another’s company.

Check out a few snaps we took along the way…

I scored big time by doing a blind bid on Priceline.com for our hotel accommodations. We wound up at the beautiful St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

I had every intention of taking daily outfit pics, but there was one slight problem: IT WAS FREEZING! Seriously, these few snaps outside my hotel room were about all I could muster.

Outfit Details: American Apparel Dress, Uniqlo Hat, Missoni Scarf via eBay, J. Crew Boots

Harrod’s Department Store! I could happily have spent an entire day here. The furniture and gift departments were especially breathtaking. Word to the wise for my fellow Americans: the exchange rate is NOT in our favor. So this was strictly a “window-shopping” excursion.

And of course, it wouldn’t be a proper British experience without High Tea at The Ritz!

Taking a spin around The London Eye was definitely one of our tourist highlights. Rumor has it that they’re building a similar (but taller) structure in Staten Island. I can’t wait!

A breathtaking view of the Palace of Westminster

One of the many perks of being a New Yorker is the ability to navigate foreign subway systems like a pro.

Even the phone boots were quaint! Well, at least from the outside… if you know what I mean.

The weather was pretty dreary during our stay, so it was nice to see a welcome blast of color.

And that concludes my London photo journey. Hope you enjoyed it!

And when we weren’t taking pics, here are some of the other things we enjoyed during our stay:

Food

Activities

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Under the Boardwalk {Atlantic City Travel Diary}

Eric and I recently took a short trip to Atlantic City for the first time, and we had an absolute blast! I’m not much of a gambler, but I was able to parlay my free $25 casino credit into enough cash to cover the cost of our trip plus a nice dinner at Bobby Flay’s Steakhouse. YAY for quarter slot machines! We decided to quit while we were ahead and spent the rest of our time cruising the boardwalk and taking in a few rides at Steel Pier.