Paris Outfit : Forrest Floor Skirt / Layered Top / Blue Jewel Necklace

Hello all!

I'm back this evening with another one of the outfits I wore to visit The Louvre in Paris, continuing my love of midi skirts by adding this beautifully patterned (but at the same time slightly hideous?) piece to my ever growing collection. I can hear Regina George's voice echoing in my head 'that is the ugliest effing skirt I've ever seen.' I just adore the vibrant colours in this outfit; I don't know about you, but there are just some clothing combinations that make me feel really happy and positive - this is one of them! Paris is such an incredibly beautiful city and so I felt like this outfit was quite befitting for the colourful Jardin des Tuileries (which comes complete with its own goats. I was walking around and thinking, who designed this garden and then thought 'you know what this garden needs to make it perfect? Goats.') I also really enjoyed visiting The Louvre, although you might be able to tell that I was equally besotted with the ceiling design as I was with the artwork itself... but that's the point isn't it? The entire place is a work of art.

Oh and also, if you'd like to laugh at me embarrassing myself by losing my car parking ticket and rolling all over the floor captured on film, now's your chance. Click here.

 Skirt : ASOS. Top : River Island. Necklace & Shoes : ZARA. Bag : Vintage. Sunglasses : Miu Miu c/o Sunglasses Shop.

Paris Outfit : Coral Pleated Skirt / Visiting The Original Chanel Shop

Hello all, and happy first of August!

Whist in Paris, I was desperate to make a pilgrimage to the Chanel Mothership. Also known as the very first and original Chanel shop. Carl and I pretty much walked everywhere whilst we were in Paris, minus a couple of taxis and one Metro trip to ensure we made it to our dinner reservations on time. I would be proud of how many calories I must have burned with all the walking, but I undoubtedly ate my way back through them at all, France being the home of so many delicious pastries after all. I'm so easily seduced by a pain-au-chocolat, but aren't we all? (if you answered no to that question please leave immediately.) 

So, on that morning we wondered through some beautiful Parisian streets, stopping for a super authentically french Starbucks (where the barista interpreted 'Arabella' as 'Alabeina' - definitely my favourite name misinterpretation I've ever had) and gatecrashed a church service in a huge church surrounded by ginormous Roman-esuqe columns. Eventually we arrived at the Chanel shop. It looks quite small and cute from the outside but inside it's actually quite cavernous. As you can see, I laugh in the face of the 'no photo' rule. Muaha. 

After crying over a few beautiful Chanel items (they even had Chanel iPads...) we decided to visit the Louvre. This initial attempt was unsuccessful because of the incredible thunder and lightening storm that erupted when we got within viewing distance of the museum and it's gardens. So, we hid in a nearby cafe and had crepes whilst we enjoyed the atmosphere (rain is actually my favourite weather. I used to make it rain non-stop on The Sims..) For operation Louvre attempt number 2, the rain tricked us and the heavens opened again just as we were walking through an open stretch of garden. Hilariously, after such a drenched mission, upon our arrival at the entrance to The Louvre we were greeted by signs that read 'The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays'. After that there was no other option but to finish our afternoon with a visit to the chocolate cafe in the Department store Printemps. All you can do is lol.

Skirt & Belt : ASOS. Top : River Island. Necklace & Shoes : ZARA. Sunglasses : Miu Miu c/o Sunglasses Shop. Earrings : H&M. Bag : Chanel. 

Paris Outfit : Ruffle Shoulder Dress / Pink and Mint Jewel Necklace

Hello all!

...or perhaps more appropriately, bonjour!

I'm back. Do you still remember me? You may have seen from my twitter that I spent the last week in beautiful Paris and it was absolutely wonderful. I'm also sorry for being a very naughty blogger and not scheduling any posts to pop up while I was away. Slap on the wrist for me, but I hope you'll enjoy the series of Paris outfits to come, of which this is the first. I particularly like this one shouldered ruffle dress because it's 100% cotton and so perfect for hot weather! The only downside being it's ever so slightly see through and I was informed by a reliable source that you could vaguely see my knickers in the sunlight. This is obviously not ideal when trying to look all cool and parisian. Let's just hope my usual massive necklace detracted from any flashing possibilities. 

On Monday, we arrived on the Eurostar and did the usual check in and unpack, or in my case - open my suitcase and stir the mess around a bit. Lets just say I'm not an efficient packer. Unfortunately, upon entering France my phone announced 'sim invalid' and has been broken ever since - so I'm having instagram withdrawal. Carl and I then ventured out onto the scorchingly hot Champs Elysees Avenue and made the obligatory trip to Laduree for macaroons, cakes and non-alcoholic cocktails (it was only 5pm afterall.) After that, we made our way to the Arc de Triomphe (oh good grief so many steps to the top) stopping along the way to take some outfit pictures. 

I thought it might be quite sweet to include some scene setting holiday photos along with the outfit ones, so please let me know if you enjoy these and I'll keep including them with the accompanying outfits!

Dress & Belt : ASOS. Necklace & Shoes : ZARA. Sunglasses : Miu Miu c/o Sunglasses Shop. Earrings : H&M. Bag : Chanel (and when is a Chanel bag ever more appropriate than in Paris?)