Shawn and I are the type of people who would rather do and see then have. I'm not one for "big" gifts, I'd much rather have memories. We've done more traveling in the last 9 months than I've ever done in my life. We've been to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Damn, San Francisco, Mammoth, Seattle, Chico, Sacramento and various other places. It's been awesome and Shawn is the best travel buddy! For Christmas this year Shawn surprised me with plane tickets to Paris. I was blown away! I've never been out of the country (the Bahama's don't count) and I've dreamed of going to Europe since I was little. It was a freaking dream come true and I would be able to share it with the man I love. Lets just say Best.Christmas.Present.EVER!
The mere thought of it was exciting, fun, and nerve racking and the planning began right away. We decided to go in May because this its past the cold/wet season but before tourist season. Plus that gave us plenty of time to plan and get things in order.
Well it's almost May and we are just now getting things done(shocker). Our plans have changed, we are flying into London, spending a few days there and then taking the speed train to Paris. We will be there for 5 days before heading back to London for 2 days and flying home from there. We are staying in this great flat by the water in London and in Paris we are staying in a place that literally looks like it was made for me!
We are still working on the day to day details but the thing that's been stressing me out is what to pack! It's Europe we are talking about here. London and Paris are fashion empires in there own right. With that being said the main "fashion treads" for both places is minimalistic and monochromatic. Think simple, tailored and fabulous. Can't be too boring!
Here is my packing list so far. It will likely change and I'm planning on during a "dry run". Laying out all my outfits and then packing them to see if I can fit everything in and that it all coordinates for optimum versatility.
The mere thought of it was exciting, fun, and nerve racking and the planning began right away. We decided to go in May because this its past the cold/wet season but before tourist season. Plus that gave us plenty of time to plan and get things in order.
Well it's almost May and we are just now getting things done(shocker). Our plans have changed, we are flying into London, spending a few days there and then taking the speed train to Paris. We will be there for 5 days before heading back to London for 2 days and flying home from there. We are staying in this great flat by the water in London and in Paris we are staying in a place that literally looks like it was made for me!
Here is my packing list so far. It will likely change and I'm planning on during a "dry run". Laying out all my outfits and then packing them to see if I can fit everything in and that it all coordinates for optimum versatility.
Cloths
1 Pair Dark Jeans
1 Pair “casual” Jeans
1 black ankle pants
1 black dress
1 chambray shirt
2 white t-shirts
2 black t-shirts
1 Sweatshirt (travel)
1 white undershirt
1 black undershirt
1 nude flat
1 black flat
1 Pair boots (Healed, Booties? Knee highs?)
1 trench coat
2 pair Sunglasses
1 scarf large (purple and blue)
1 silk scarf
2 pairs black leggings
Gold necklace (tree and flower statement)
Cross Body Bag
Stud earrings
1 Blazer
Burgundy Sweater
Red and Blue striped shirt
Black PJ set
Maroon PJ pants and t-shirt
1 Brown Belt
10 pairs of underwear
8 pairs of socks
1 Swimsuit
Tennis shoes
Workout cloths x2
Other items
Passport
Money
Camera w/ extra memory card & battery
Headphones (blue)
Neck pillow
First Aid kit
Makeup (mascara, bronzer, foundation, contour stick, eyeliner, brow pencil)
Toiletries (Face wash, moisturizer, makeup remover,
toothpaste, and tooth brush)
Lock
Maps (laminated)
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