This Sunday, I am off to Paris for a week. I absolutely love traveling. I find that there is nothing like it to get you out of a funk and refresh your spirit. As winter draws to a close, I am ready to shed this mild funk I have been in, and I think Paris is just what the doctor ordered. So on Sunday, I will hop on a direct flight and wander around the city for about a week.
Of course, it IS still winter. And February in Paris is not like February here in California (all of our trees are currently in full bloom). It will be cold and rainy, but it will be wonderful. Especially if I am well prepared. Here I have put together a short list of what I will be taking with me for a week of exploring and relaxing.
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2. I am bringing a couple of coats, but an oversized boyfriend blazer is a must!
3. Sweaters are cozy, and they look great under blazers and coats! A mock turtleneck will keep you warm and comfortable.
4. A sweater dress is such a lovely thing. A pair of tights and boots and you’re ready for a casual yet classy dinner out.
5. I love mom jeans. Love. A lot. 90’s mom jeans. They are comfortable, and I always pack a pair or two for daytime exploring.
6. These Madewell rainbow jeans are just too cute not to pack.
7. Of course, these are not the only pair of shoes I will be taking, but they’re probably the most important.
8. This is where it gets tricky. You can’t not bring this stuff. Between hours on a plane, getting your skin and hair used to new water (or is that just me?), you need to give them their comfort. My current skin care routine is a little pricey, but it has been arrived at after years of skin disasters. So the La Prairie foaming cleanser is my absolute life saver. I can’t live without it.
9. This Darphin serum is pretty great. It’s one of two that I use, but I will only take this one with me. No need for 10 pounds of skin products!
10. I just started using this M-61 eye cream. So far so good, and it’s in a handy little pot, so I will bring it with me.
11. Darphin essential oil. I use this after the serum and before number 12. It’s nice enough.
12. Darphin cream gel. Pretty new to me, but so far I like it! It is hard for me to find a day cream I really love, but this one is working alright so far.
13. Hair. This is a big one for me. I have that sort of in between hair. Not exactly curly (though in parts), not exactly straight (though there are those too), and not entirely wavy… So mostly it means major frizz. This line of shampoo is, well… helpful.
14. Conditioner is my best friend. And this one is the best I’ve tried. Well… not true, there is one better, but I don’t have it right now.
So that’s my short list. There will be other things, but the main idea is there. While some of the things on this list are a bit expensive, they are worth it. Wish me luck and I’ll blow you a kiss from the top of the Eiffel Tower!
