It's Paris photo diary time! Lots of photos to get through, so let's do this!

Just as I had to bring my Chanel to Paris with me (to see it's homeland, obviously) I couldn't leave my Carven Paris Map print dress behind! Luckily I had plenty of room in my suitcase so it didn't need to get wrinkled. I had planned on wearing it more than once (again in Greece) but this ended up being the only time I wore it.

Dress: Carven (Yoox), Bag: Chanel, Sandals: Sam Edelman (ThredUp), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Necklace: Acanthus Jewelry, Rings: old, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Lumo 'Violet, Lumo 'Rope'

Day 3 in Paris was all about Disney! Many of my friends back home were confused as to why I would go all the way to France and go to Disney. My response: RATATOUILLE!!!We got up bright and early to take the train and stayed until after the fireworks display, which was amazing!  We only went on a handful of rides: Pirates of the Caribbean, It's a Small World, Crush's Coaster and of course Ratatouille! We also went through Alice's Curious Labyrinth.

Top: Mexx (Coco's $10 sale), Jeans: Free People, Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Athena' (Gilt), Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop)

And some photos of Disney. We had lunch at Pizza Planet, SO good. I was a little too excited about it for my age, but what can I say, I'm a Disney girl forever! I went up for fourths, so tasty!

I wore this for our first full day exploring Paris. We went to the Louvre, which I wasn't able to do the first time I visited Paris, as well as the Eiffel Tower and took a pedi cab ride, which was highly amusing.  We enjoyed beautiful weather in Paris, which I was thankful for.

As you'll see in the photos I'm wearing a knee brace. Many of my regular readers know I did gymnastics for 13 years, during that time I hyper-extended my knee a couple times and as a result I have terrible pain if I walk too much. I stupidly forgot to put my brace on the day before where we also did a lot of walking, so I was in a good deal of pain all day. I also brought along some Tiger Balm to put on my knee while I slept. Such a glamorous vacation, right?!

Top: (Marshalls), Jeans: J Brand 'Maria High Rise Skinny' in Supreme (Gilt), Sandals: Sam Edelman c/o ThredUp, Necklace: BubuRuby, Rings: old, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Lumo 'Violet, Lumo 'Rope', Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 'Erika' (Ditto), Bag c/o Orox Leather

This has become my travel uniform. I've worn this sweater for every flight I've been on since buying it. These photos were taken behind Notre Dame in Paris after traveling for 15 hours. We left Boston at 10pm, arrived in London and took the train to Paris at 2pm. Rather than go to sleep when we arrived in Paris at 5pm we decided to take a lovely stroll through the streets of Paris and stay up as late as possible to avoid issues with the time change.

P.S. Happy Star Wars Day!! May the Fourth be with you! ;)

Tee: Everlane, Jeans: J Brand 'Maria High Rise Skinny' in Supreme (Gilt), Sweater: DKNY (Net-a-Porter Sale), Bag: Chanel, Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Astrapi', Sunglasses: Ray-Ban 'Erika' (Ditto)

Yesterday I attended Clinton Crossing's Spring Fashion Preview event up in Clinton, Connecticut.  The event started at Saks Off Fifth where we were greeted by the staff and given our "itinerary" for the evening! Basically we got to stop off at different stores at the premium outlet to see what they have in store for Spring. Lydia and I met up for the event and then we ran into Wendy (and Greg) of Connecticut Lifestyles and Diana of Lady Diana's Pearls and decided to group up for the shopping.
After Saks, our first stop was Designer Fragrances & Cosmetics Co. to see what was new there. We got to pick out a lipstick, I chose L'Absolu Rouge in Berry Noir, and also received a few Kiehl's products. Next up was Club Monaco with a great selection of Spring pieces! I ended up buying a super soft (and nautical) cashmere sweater that buttoned up in the back. After using my $30 gift card from Simon's outlets I only had to pay $20! It was originally $198, then 70% off, an additional 20% off and then my gift card. Talk about a steal!

DKNY was next where we were greeted by Bill, the store's manager, who was super helpful as we shopped their colorful Spring line! He helped me pick out a few pieces and I ended up buying a romper. FINALLY! I've been looking for a romper for 2 years and hadn't been able to find one that flattered me. It was originally $79.50 and was 40% off so I paid $47, not bad. Sadly I can't find it online, but see it below or check out a dress in the same print!
After that we stopped off at Lindt Chocolate for a tasting! We tried their special drinks, I just got a dark chocolate hot chocolate, but both Wendy and Diana got raspberry hot chocolates! Basically, they take their truffles and turn them into hot chocolate, so you can choose any truffle for your drink.

Following that we quickly stopped in at Hanna Andersson, a Swedish inspired children's store full of ADORABLE pieces! If only I had a child to buy them for. There were some super super cute clothes, almost made me want kids right now!

Our penultimate stop was J.Crew Factory and by this point I was trying REALLY hard not to buy anything. Sadly, I found a super cute - and perfectly me - owl print pajama top. They only had larges left but at only $12.50 after discounts I couldn't resist! Lydia bought an anchor pj set, they didn't have the bottoms for mine.
The last stop on our tour was Aeropostale where we were kindly gifted a $50 credit! I bought an elephant print skirt, chevron dress and a printed long sleeve top! Not too shabby for $50. And I have updated my wardrobe recap accordingly since it was the last day of April!

And now, the outfit!

Tee: Everlane, Jacket: Elie Tahari x Kohl's, Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop), Shoes: Miu Miu (eBay), Necklace: from Santorini, Sunglasses: Chanel,  Bag c/o Orox Leather

I'm back from my European Adventure! And just in time for my wardrobe recap! I went on my trip with a list of items I wanted to buy. A "big" item in each place (Paris, London, Greece) and gifts. I ended up not really buying clothes/accessories in London and Paris but made up for it in Greece with some Chanel sunglasses (wanted these, but went for a cheaper pair) and a new pair of Ancient Greek Sandals (the only specific thing on my list)

UPDATE: Added what I bought at Clinton Crossing's Spring Preview event and jeans I forgot to add earlier!


THE RULES

1. Be mindful of purchases
2. Quality over quantity
3. Basics are best

MY PROGRESS

Clothes:

1. Blank Vegan 5 Pocket Olive Jeans ($23 via South Moon Under, retail $98)
2. Sea printed silk tapered pants ($56 via The Outnet Clearance Sale, used advertising money) 
3. *NEW!* ForeverYoung printed crop top ($65 in Santorini) 
4. *NEW!* DKNY batik print romper ($47, Clinton Crossing)

Basics:

1. *NEW!* FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' ($40 after gift card, Shopbop)
2. *NEW!* Club Monaco 'Ryan' cashmere sweater ($20, Clinton Crossing)

Shoes:

1. Diane von Furstenberg 'Emma' pointed toe flats ($18 via Marshalls, retail $250)
2. *NEW!*Ancient Greek Sandals 'Alethea' ($150 in Santorini)

Accessories:

1. Ray-Ban 'Erika' Sunglasses ($15 via Ditto, with coupon code)
2. LUMO 'Violet' Ring with Australian Opal ($85, used advertising money)
3. LUMO 'Rope' Ring ($40, used advertising money)
4. *NEW!* Chanel Sunglasses ($320 in Athens)
5. *NEW!* Silver ring with jewels ($15 in Santorini)
6. *NEW!* Gold necklace with lava beads ($25 in Santorini)

Other:

1. *NEW!* J.Crew owl print pajama top ($12.50, J.Crew Factory) 

Gifted:

1. Orox Leather laptop sleeve
2. Orox Leather 'Merces Petite' bag
3. *NEW!* Aeropostale elephant print skirt
4. *NEW!* Aeropostale chevron dress
5.  *NEW!* Aeropostale printed long sleeve top