Paris – Part One

I went to Paris a few weeks, and the  trip was accompanied by the usual quandaries about packing.  I knew the weather would be chilly (10 degrees) I plumped for my red coat with blue rosette.

On winter breaks, it is often your coat that ends up in all the photos so it is worth wearing something you love and feel comfortable in. This red coat, from United Colours of Benetton, was a ‘coming of age coat’ when purchased 4 years ago. I thought about it for ages before shelling out the most I had ever spent on a single item, and I have never regretted it.

My red coat

My travelling outfit (purple skirt and black top) didn’t make the cut because I got too hot and changed as soon as reached the hotel. Black shorts, chequered shirt and pumps served me well (although I need hardier footwear next time).

I wore an even more relaxed outfit on the second day – light grey Whistles jersey dress, sequinned top underneath with a purple Gap sweater over the top. This outfit was all about the details.

Trying to find creative ways to show you my outfit in Musee D'Orsay

And the third day saw me crack out my new favourite red Vanessa Bruno dress with brogues. There was a little bit of red overload but I’m hoping that anyone who saw me that day has now recovered.

Arty.

Parisian shabby chic

And then it was time to go home.

But that wasn’t so bad because I ate more cake when I got there.

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