I am heading for a weekend to Paris (child free, my wonderful sister is babysitting as our Christmas present and I am SOOOO excited. Would you believe I got to the grand old age of 47 without ever going to Paris. My friend works there regularly and has given me lots of great recommendations. But of course you wanna know what's in my bag!!!
So we are travelling light...I am taking the Leather Weekend Bag plus handbag, so I am going to take the following items of clothing and accessorise my way to fabulousness. I have literally worked out what I will wear each day and night, so there is no room for maybe's in this bag! I will also be rewearing items in different ways.
A smart woollen coat - this is essential for warmth and with a fab coat you can get away with being more casual underneath (should you wish) for example I will wear fur lined boots in the day as planning on doing lots of walking (and I get v cold feet) but a smart coat will mean I don't feel too casual. With my navy wool coat I am planning on taking a mongolian wool scarf which really takes it up a level and also is perfect in the evening. I am also taking my caramel balaclava to wear if it's colder or as a change from the mongolian scarf. Similar to the picture below but with flat comfy boots. I did almost take my trainers but found some fab dark brown fur lined boots for half price in the sale and did a last min switch.
Brown wide leg cords (M&S) and a pretty paisley pussy bow blouse This is what I will travel in in with my wool coat over the top and my mongolian wool scarf. Accessories are my favourite T bar gold necklace and small gold T bar hoops. Bag is the new Large Brown Minimal Leather Handbag (as pictured above). I will also take an extra bag which I think is the knitted shopper. in black and camel This allows me to carry an umbrella and water without having to take a large handbag.
I am also taking two more pretty blouses and a thin cardigan. I will wear the cords on repeat. A belt is a must for me. I am wearing a woven leather belt. New style coming soon.
I am taking two dresses... A black lace Joanie dress and my leopard Lily & Lionel dress. Both can be layered up with a polo neck and leggings underneath if it's freezing, tights if it isn't. I will up the ante with my evening accessories and take a crystal handbag and more dressy earrings (might take a few options but I love these.Pearl and black Art Deco earrings. Also this jewelled choker I will wear these with either my pointed leopard flats as we will be walking and I need to be comfortable.
One of these dresses can also be worn for daytime... with a cardi over the top.
Other bits.... I will use my phone lanyard/ chain (really useful for travelling and to make sure your phone isn't stolen! Also my navy fingerless gloves/ wrist warmers. Again these re really practical and mean you don't have to take gloves on and off!
Main pic taken from Terass Hotel.