In the last couple years I’ve really redefined my style. Some of you may remember when I left behind the “boho” and went “French”… (People were asking me why I would do such a thing!) While maybe deviating a few times in experimentation, I’ve found a kinship to one style that I think defines my personality and artistic temperament. It may be somewhat underrated, but I feel the French New Wave style is beginning to get recognition in the fashion industry once again. And personally, I’m so happy about this because its at this very time that it feels right for me to lock down into one style for the unforeseeable future.

I’ve always been an advocate for freedom of expression and style to shift as often as the artist desires. And I can’t promise I won’t change my style sooner or later. But I’m most excited about dedicating myself to this look that feels the most like, well, me. But it’s more than just a style. Nouvelle Vague (aka New Wave) represents a time and culture that puts value on the passion and carefully stylized mood of the content. For the directors of New Wave cinema, it was all about being independent directors, shooting gorilla style and bringing something new to the table. They were film critics who felt something was lacking from film at the time, and wanted to take the matter into their own hands and put their own spin on things. It wasn’t about celebrities or having big producers. It was about the art of it all. And that’s something I’m very aligned with as an independent artist and content creator.

I’ve been dissecting my best work to improve myself as an artist. This photoshoot has remained one of the best reflections of my personal style and mood, and you guys loved this shoot as much as I did! Which further proves to me it is the most “true to me” content I’ve created- and I want to spend time making more authentic work like this! (It would be so much easier if I always lived in Paris, though…!)

With style and mood being number 1 priority with my work going forward, I am excited to use each shoot to basically create an ongoing story. One strung together between each Instagram/blog post. I want to build a tangible world within my posts that draws me in deeper, inspired for every next shoot. And I hope this story continues to inspire you, while remaining authentic! I desire to inspire not only with my fashion and style choices, but with my lifestyle choices, too.

It may all sound like a complicated concept, but I can truly envision it and I’m so excited to bring it to life and show you a deeper side of myself (and Josh)! And I think the industry could really use a dose of deeper meaning at this stage.

So I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I know I will!

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Outfit Details:

Sarah:
Turtleneck: Zara
Romper: BB Dakota
Tights: Free People
Boots: NA
Trench: The Jetset Diaries
Purse: Ralph Lauren
Locket Necklace: Spartina 449

Josh:
Top & Trench: Zara Man
Pants, Scarf, Boots: John Varvatos

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When the sun comes out in Paris, you can be sure you’ll see all the Parisians emerge to sun bathe in the many gardens of Paris. Lounging in the iconic park chairs around the fountains, people soak up the rays they’ve been missing during the long rainy periods. You’ll find people tanning to the best of their ability within the midst of this big city!

There’s something comforting about this garden. With all its different areas, one could get really accustomed to spending time here every day, in their own little corner of the park.

On the east side of the palace, you’ll wander into the rows of trees to a little cafe stand, where you can grab un café, un baguette sandwich, et un macaron. I recommend sitting at the little green cafe tables, beneath the trees in the speckled light. You can stare out from the canopy of leaves that perfectly frame the palace gardens, and people watch while listening to the murmur of French conversation, and birds singing.

It’s one of the more blissful memories I have, stopping here for a bite to eat during a busy day of exploring and shooting. Perfect for a romantic day with a lover, or Me Time with a good book. If you want to live like a true Parisian, spending time in the gardens is essential to your week!

Read More to see all the photos from my Day at Jardins du Luxembourg!

Wearing:
Top: Gypsy05 | Pants: Verge Girl | Shoes: River Island | Bra: Cosabella | Beret: Enjoué Collectif | Sunglasses: Kate Spade | Necklace: Shop Azil

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I’ve been getting many requests for tips on Paris, from where to stay, what arrondissements are best, where to shop, what to see, and more! So it only makes sense to start a SJL Travel guide segment specifically for Paris. It’s been a long overdue series!

Having spent a decent amount of time in the city, this will be a series based on all that I’ve learned and my personal experiences. I may not know everything about this special city, but what I do know will be very helpful to get the groundwork done so you know what to expect when visiting Paris!

Read more to hear my recommendations on where to stay and why!

Paris Guide: Where to Stay

I’ve stayed in a few different areas of Paris, and the city is huge, so you will have TONS of options. But it all depends on what kind of Paris YOU want to experience. The best way to get to know your way around Paris is by walking, so choosing a location close the the places you definitely want to see is important. If you brave the metro, that’s another thing to keep in mind, and look for places close to metro entrances. Overall, if you memorize what is where based on the river, and in which arrondissements, you’ll have a good feel for the lay of the land.

Where We Stayed

Montmartre: 18th Arrondissement

We lived for one month in Montmartre, about a 5 minute walk from the Moulin Rouge and 15 minute walk from Sacré Couer. We were there from mid-February into March, and I will admit I wasn’t much of a fan of that area pre-blooms. It’s a little too far away from all the things that I love in Paris, and the area is generally more residential and less exciting. Though you will definitely like to explore the area between La Maison Rose and Sacré Couer for the quaint cobblestone streets, cafes, and painter’s square. But I recommend this as a day trip and maybe skip on staying in that area. (It’s also about 20-30 minute drive from any Paris Fashion Week locations, if you happen to be going for that!)

While this exact listing is no longer available, we stayed with Perfectly Paris, in their Artist’s Corner flat around the corner from the Moulin Rouge. It was a quaint, and simply chic flat that’s very typical of Parisian flats. You’ll find it was the backdrop for a bit of my Paris content! Our Pomeranian also LOVED being there. The sound-proofing windows blocked out all the street noise.

Similar AirBnB Listings in Montmartre:

Bright, White & Chic Flat: $153 a night
Adorably Shabby Chic Flat: $113 a night
Stylish, Homey & New Flat: $152 a night
Classic Paris Flat: $114 a night
Quirky and Eclectic Flat: $157 a night

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Le Marais: 4th Arrondissement

 Marais is one of the go-to spots for influencers to visit because it’s clean, beautiful, close to most the sites, and central to Paris. When we stayed there early fall, it was magical! Our flat was Le Passage du Marais of Cobblestone Paris Rentals. I highly recommend any of their rentals, as they have such high standards for their flats that you are guaranteed the perfect experience! Their places are extremely clean, all new remodels or up to hotel standard, and sooooo quaint! This is something that’s hard to find in regular airBnB’s, and something you might want to look into if you don’t want to do hotels, and prefer a more homey stay.

Marais has plenty of shopping close by, like Les Halles mall which also has it’s own metro entrance. The restaurants and cafe’s (which get many questions when appearing in my photos) are the Parisian standard! It’s close to Notre Dame and Shakespeare & Co. Le Grand Nerf cafe was right around the corner from where we stayed, and has great Es Cargot and people watching.

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Porte Saint-Denis: 10th Arrondissement

So the exact spot we stayed was right on the border of the 2nd and 10th Arr., so it wasn’t as far away as the 10th Arr. sounds. We were practically in the 2nd, and just a few blocks away from the Bonne Nouvelle Metro Entrance. Though currently not available, we chose this Charming French Studio on Rue d’Hautville to use as a photo studio as it was decently big, had 4 huge windows with balconies, and plenty of natural light. Its furnishing was minimal at the time as we were the first people to stay there, but worth it for the use of a photo studio! It is quite noisy as it’s right on the corner above a bar/restaurant, so you wake up with the morning traffic around 10 am, and go to bed late with the Parisians out and about in the streets.

This spot is still close enough to hop in an Uber or on the metro and quickly get to our favorite Paris spots! There’s an AMAZING Boulangerie on the corner just steps away, a few blocks away from the Amour Hotel and Le Grand Rex Cinema Theater. And it’s directly north of Théâtre du Châtelet, and Pont Neuf, which is still very central of the city.

Similar AirBnB Listings in the Porte Saint-Denis Area:

Extra Large Chic/Minimal Flat: $241 a night
Minimal/Modern/Chic Flat: $198 a night
Warm & Sunny Flat with Character: $114 a night
Clean, Modern, Bright Flat: $119 a night
Small, Stylish & Ultra Affordable Flat: $49 a night

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Bonne Nouvelle: 2nd Arrondissement

Though some people don’t appreciate the area of Bonne Nouvelle, I think it’s rather underrated and it’s sort of up-and-coming! It is more of a business district, so the boulangeries, cafes, and restaurants are usually closed on Sundays and aren’t open too late at night. We stayed in the most cozy Hôtel Bonne Nouvelle on a quiet street with a perfect scene of the rooftops and Eiffel Tower off in the distance! Just a 10 minute walk from Rue de Petits Carreaux, one of the most quaint areas we stumbled on, which also had cafes/boulangeries/restaurants open on a Sunday.

L’Appartement Sézane is about a 10-15 minute walk away. It’s still directly north of Les Halles and Pont Neuf, and central of the city. What was great to me, was how close it was to Palais Royal, one of my absolute must-visit places whenever in Paris! A 6 minute drive and 15 minute walk. There’s you’ll find Café Kitsuné and other shops, among one of the most cozy gardens to spend a sunny afternoon.

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Where I Recommend Staying:

Because Paris is overwhelming to first timers, I highly recommend putting together a partial plan for the places you want to see before picking where you stay. Like I mentioned earlier, it can take time to catch a ride during traffic, so you’ll not want to waste any precious time. Maybe your Hit List, and try to book your stay somewhere close to those. Central of the city is your best bet. But here are some of the top areas I recommend!

1st-2nd Arrondissements

If you want my general favorite Arr. to stay in, that would be the 1st because it is the most central and closest to my personal favorite sites.
Closest To: Les Halles, Musée de Louvre & Tuileries, Palais-Royal, Pont Neuf, Place Vendôme, Musée D’Orsay, Palais Garnier

Le Marais / 4th Arrondissement

As previously mentioned, Marais is one of the nicer areas most bloggers stay when in Paris. It’s clean, beautiful, photogenic, and central to shopping and the sites.
Closest to: Notre Dame, Post Neuf, Jardin des Plantes, Shakespeare & Co, Place Dauphine, Carousel & Hotel de Ville.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés / 6th Arrondissement

If you want to be where it’s all happening, Saint-Germain is that place! All the iconic shops and cafes are on this street. And a lot of the tourist sites are nearby. I think it’s one of the most fun areas to experience all Paris has to offer!
Closest to: Cafe de Flore, Palais du Luxembourg

Champs-Élysées / 8th Arrondissement

The historic street that leads you from the Arc du Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, it has all the big end shopping and is iconic to the Paris story.
Closest to: Ladurée, Chanel Boutique, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Tuileries, Place Vendôme, Le Palais Royal, Palais de Tokyo

7th Arrondissement

The neighborhood literally next door to the Eiffel Tower, you’ll always have the site of the tower in your peripheral vision. It’s one of the cleanest areas I walked around in Paris, and very chill vibes in Gros-Caillou with beautiful nouveau architecture details.
Closest to: Eiffel Tower, Seine River, Esplanade des Invalides, Jardins de Trocadero, Musée Rodin

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Our last days in Paris brought us to the coziest little hotel in Bonne Nouvelle. It wasn’t planned, we ended up here on a whim. The hotel was tucked away on a quiet street. It was Sunday morning, and it had just rained. The church bells were ringing through the empty streets, and I couldn’t have been more in love or more at home, there in that moment.

We checked in at Hôtel Bonne Nouvelle and rode the lift to the 4th floor, where we had to climb the spiraling stairway with whimsical, dizzying striped carpet to our room on the 5th floor.  I asked for a top floor room so we would be away from street noise and have a view of the rooftops (a must!)

It was so quaint, quiet, and warm. Not like the somewhat old and drafty, street-noise-ridden places one might equate with this city that never sleeps. It felt like we had the whole hotel… no, the whole neighborhood to ourselves! The only person we saw in the hotel was the lovely lady concierge, who was so helpful to us.

It was one of the moments we got to slow down during the craziness of Fashion Week. I spent a while leaning out the window, staring out across the rooftops, watching the Eiffel Tower disappear and reappear again from the low clouds. Parisians came and went from their windows. Because window life is an actual thing in this city. Below, a young man smoked a cigarette out the window across from us. And when he left, his lover appeared to cut fruit and cheese on the table. Pigeons cooed on windowsills, and voices echoed softly down the cobblestone streets, but the somber sleepiness of Paris on Sunday filled the rainy air.

We had to run for baguettes and cheese, of course, but on Sundays almost everywhere is closed in Paris. So we had to forgo the iPhone GPS and follow our instinct. Or, well, stalk people who were walking the streets with baguettes under their arm, until we found our way to the nearest Boulangerie that was still open. We were pretty stoked, considering we didn’t bring any food with us to our hotel, and had to head to a fashion show in the evening.

The baguette expedition led us to Rue de Petits Carreaux- one of the prettiest streets one thinks of as the iconic Paris. Well, Paris if full of so many types of areas and cliches. But I suppose this is the vibe that sings the same frequency as my soul, because I was so utterly happy. The area really took hold of my heart with it’s timeless vibes, and I’m so glad we got to experience it. Our baguette adventure and a walk through the streets of Bonne Nouvelle will be coming up next to the blog, so stay tuned!

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My stay with Cobblestone Paris during my recent trip was probably the best experience! It’s very easy to talk about because it was literally perfect. So I’ll just share a bit about our days while staying at their Le Passage Du Marais apartment.

We met up with David, the charming Cobblestone Greeter who took us through the passageway to our building. It was hidden away in a private, quiet passageway that was like out of The Secret Garden! Climbing the spiral stairway led us to our apartment on the second floor. We were immediately in love with the absolute coziness of the place! It felt like a welcoming hug after all the Airport madness.

If you’ve traveled to Paris before, you’ll know the all the buildings are very old. So even some of the best places to stay have that aged feel and can be just a bit grungy. Well it was literally the best surprise to find that Passage Du Marais was like brand new inside, except for the beautifully exposed, original wood beams. The bathroom was a dream, and the kitchen spotless. Everything was so quaint. I thank Cobblestone Paris for having the most impeccable standards for their rentals, creating for literally the most comfortable and effortless stay that is what you dream of in Paris!

I was also so excited about the area our apartment was located in. It is central to all the important Paris sights, and the area is one of the nicer neighborhoods. The vibes there in Marais are probably my favorite! Right down the street were the Franprix market, lots of cafes and restaurants, and the hustle of Parisians going about their day. But the absolute quiet of the apartment made you feel completely safe and tucked away like on a retreat. And trust me, that is rare, because there is a LOT of city noise in Paris!

Right around the corner was the Cafe we ate dinner, called Le Grand Cerf. Naturally I was drawn to it, sitting on the corner with it’s striped awning catching the golden hour sunlight. Everything was smiling and enjoying their meal, so we sat down in the corner and ordered our meal. Josh was determined to be bold this trip and try lots of new things, so Escargot it was! I never in my life thought I’d eat snails, but I was pleasantly surprised that it tasted warm and buttery with herbs, with texture similar to a cooked mushroom. I ate maybe a total of 6 snails while in Paris… baby steps! I ordered a mushroom flatbread, and we celebrated our arrival in Paris with some champagne and people watching.

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The latest new series I’m introducing to the blog is our very own, personal JSL Travel Guide! As Jetset Lust has given my life and brand a new direction, I want to touch on areas that have to do with this new chapter. And traveling will be one of the biggest ones! From where to travel, stay, eat, how to’s, and more, I’m sharing with you my personal revelations that make traveling a peach. Keep your eye on this series for all about how I do what I do during my trips, and where I’m going/have gone!

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JSL Travel Guide: Packing Tips

With Paris Fashion Week upon us, I’ve got major packing craze going on here. Now that my flights and stay have been all figured out (omg why is it always so stressful??), I can focus on my favorite/least favorite part of travel- Packing! It’s a love/hate relationship.

My first PFW experience, I didn’t know what to expect. So, it was inevitable that I overpacked. I’m used to having all of my wardrobe with me in my Airstream for travel, so I felt like I needed all the options possible to style my looks. I was also there for a month, so triple that feeling to needing basically my whole closet. But you’d be surprise how much I got to fit into 2 suitcases, and what I actually ended up wearing! I learned that both are important: Options, and Less is More.

Here’s everything I learned about packing for international trips (including carry-on), and how to bring everything you need:

1. Start planning your outfits in advance!
Give yourself at least a week before the trip to get your outfits planned. Now that I do this, I find myself taking things out that I thought I’d need, or adding things I forgot. And it also lets me fine-tune my outfits to be picture perfect, and have time to buy anything I might need to complete a look. I like to lay things out on my bed and start trying on outfits in my free time throughout the week. Then hang them up with whatever pieces I planned to wear together until time to pack.

2. Make your outfits interchangeable!
Basically, you need to make a capsule wardrobe for your trip. But if you’re an American, you may have trouble with this concept because of how we overstock our closets, and feel the need to have a completely new look for each occasion. I suffer from this myself, being a blogger and feeling like I can’t re-shoot the same things. But for travel, it’s ESSENTIAL! First, start by pulling all your favorite things from your wardrobe and hanging them out to see. Find shoes & purses that you love that will go with multiple pieces you hung. Now only choose 1 dressed up and one comfy/casual version of the shoes and bags. Do the same thing for hats and other accessories, layering pieces, etc. Pick 1-2 sets of your favorite jewelry for different layering options. I usually bring one gold set and one silver set. But really, I usually end up wearing the same necklaces and rings the whole time.

3. Use space wisely!
It sounds silly, but there is a right and wrong way to pack! First, you MUST roll your clothes- yes even your socks and skivvies! I’m serious, everything. Why? When you pack your clothes folded, it’s like putting cubes into a square container. All your space is filled. If you roll your clothes, you give yourself way more nooks and crannies to fit in other things. Like putting golf balls into a square container. You can see all the extra space you could fill with small things. I fit a whole month of clothing, purses, and hats into 1 medium suitcase, and 15 pairs of winter boots and shoes in a second medium case. If I can do it, so can you! First step to success- go watch a packing tutorial video on Youtube!

How I roll my Clothes/Fit Accessories:
It’s not as difficult as you think. First, take all your similar underwear and stack them, fold in half, then roll. I usually put them in a drawstring bag, and have an extra drawstring bag for the dirties. Take similar shared tops like long sleeves or tees and fold each in half, then stack and roll together into “log” shapes, separating the types of tops into their own log roll. Do the same with short bottoms (skirts, cut offs) and long bottoms (jeans, leggings, etc). Fold them in half individually, then stack, and roll together. For thicker pieces like sweaters or coats, I roll them individually and put them in my suitcase first, filling in bottoms on the bottom half of my suitcase, and tops/dresses/etc on the top half. If you have any hats with brims (like boater hats), I make a hole in the middle of one packed suitcase side and put the crown of the hat in, hole facing up so the brim is supported by the clothes around it. Then I stuff socks, tights, scarves, or etc into the head hole of the hat to use the space/keep the shape of the hat. If you have purses packed, use that space by putting belts & jewelry inside the purses. For shoes, there are different methods. Heel boots- put one heel inside the other boot and put in the bottom corner of the suitcase. For slip ons/mules, flip one up-side-down and put it heel-first inside the other shoe, so you can fit rows of shoes this way!

And here’s the best tip I learned- once you’re packed, zip everything up and let your suitcase sit upright for a few hours or overnight. When you open it again, everything will have settled and will show you what extra space you might have available! You may be able to fit in that extra item you wanted to bring, or can know you’ll have space left to bring souvenirs home with you. Once you’re fully packed, it’s a good idea to weigh your suitcase and make sure it’s under the airline’s weight limit. You don’t want to be that person who has to open your suitcase in line and scramble to move things to your other luggage.

4. The Carry-on matters.
If you opt for a carry-on on top of your checked bag, this is the perfect chance to make your life easier. I just learned how it is ESSENTIAL to have a carry-on when you’re traveling far away or international. The airport lost both my and Josh’s bags at JFK, and had to fly them to Paris to deliver to our airBnB. It was supposed to take 1 day, but then only one suitcase of 2 got delivered! Luckily it was the one with my clothes that came first. The second case was shipped on a different flight completely, and took another day to arrive- which left me with NO toiletries whatsoever… Only pjs, my airplane clothes (that I desperately did not want to wear for the germ factor), and foundation, eyeliner & mascara. I had run out of face cream and makeup wipes on the last flight, not worried because all my beauty products were in my checked bag. But it didn’t matter when they got left in the States and I had to rough it for 3 days! No dry shampoo or shower shampoo, no deodorant, no hairbrush, only one extra pair of panties… luckily I had my toothbrush. But we didn’t even have our power converters to charge our phones and computers. So what did I learn needs to go into a carry-on?

Think of everything you need in a 24-48 hour period, from waking up to sleeping through the night. From beauty necessities, wardrobe essentials, creature comforts, electronics, entertainment, etc. That is what goes into your carry-on. It’s basically what you might call your survivor pack- what you’d need if you were stranded on an island. With wifi and cell service, of course.

What MUST go into my carry-on:
Cell phone charger, power converter (if international), iPad w/movies, Laptop (goes into my hubby’s carry-on) a book or magazine, fuzzy socks to put on in the plane, my basic makeup needs (foundation, powder, highlighter, mascara, contour stick, lip gloss), travel pack of makeup remover wipes, face cleanser to keep the airplane breakouts away, my favorite face moisturizer, Tarte Under Eye Rescue Masks, travel tooth brush and toothpaste, travel deodorant, travel body spray, travel dry shampoo & hairspray, travel shampoo & conditioner, hair ties, travel brush, a second casual outfit, extra panties, maybe a newsboy cap to hide my hair under when there’s no proper way to wash it, sunglasses, travel snacks, and AirBorn tablets to boost my immune system (very necessary!). Last time I got acute bronchitis from flying, I vowed to really pamper myself on my next flight. It’s so important, so you don’t put your whole trip at risk of spending it sick the whole time! Whenever someone was coughing around me in the airport or on the plane, I literally held my breath and tried to escape/prayed I didn’t inhale any contagious germs!

5. Plan your travel Outfit.
Besides a carry-on & backup outfit, I take my travel outfit very seriously. Comfort is of utmost importance to me when I travel, but I also like to look presentable. Maybe even a little trendy. But most importantly, I like to feel as good as when I was a kid and made a blanket fort to watch movies in. Thats the warm and cozy feeling I get when curled up for a long flight. So think like a kid, and wear what makes you feel good. I wear my travel outfit to and from my destination, and I want it to take up minimal space in my suitcase for when I’m on my trip.

My normal travel outfit is:
Black jeggings, white tee, floral silk bomber jacket (perfect light jacket in case the plane is cold), and slip on mules. Theres the potential you have to be barefoot in the Airport if you wear these mules, hence why I pack my fuzzy socks in carry-on or my purse to slip on real quick when waiting in line to go through security. They’re also a handy creature comfort for the flight. Pick a purse that’s easy to carry in the airport with/in your carry-on, and one you know will go with trip outfits.

6. Toiletries.
Toiletries are the hardest thing to pack. Especially if your hair/skin requires 382289378 different products to look good. Keep it simple and bring what you use the most, and maybe a backup option for what could be a bad hair/skin day- I like to bring both hydrating and moisturizing face cream for when I may need or heavy or light option. Pack them in your suitcase, because your carry-on has your 24 hr necessities.

Toiletries I bring:
It’s a 10 Shampoo & Conditioner, Catwalk Hair Oil, Razor, Wet Brush, travel pack of Q-tips, 1-2 travel size perfumes (I wear Riddle Oil & share Le Labo with Josh), face cleanser (I use Averr Aglow Cleansing Nectar) & cotton pads, face hydrating serum (I use Tarte Hydrating Serum), Face Moisturizer (I use A Complete), Argon Oil for my hair before bed, hair spray, hair extensions, and a curling iron. I’ve never needed to pack a hair dryer, but if I did, I’d bring a mini one.

7. Things you might consider bringing…
Sometimes you go on a trip and end up needing something you didn’t expect. Especially when staying at an AirBnB.

Here is a list of things I will probably pack from now on:
A silk pillowcase (so my hair doesn’t get tangled when I sleep on rough pillowcases), travel nail kit with tweezers, neutral nail polish (for touchups), nail polish remover wipes, a mini steamer (for when your clothes get winked and there’s no solution), a mini sewing kit (for when your button falls off, or worse…) a swimsuit (you never know when a hot tub situation might present itself), pain meds or essential oils (in case you end up feeling under the weather), antibiotics (if you get sick in another country it could be difficult to get meds! If you have antibiotics leftover from a previous prescription, bring them! They might save your butt), outlet converter/power adapter (If you’ll be in a different country. The more outlets on it, the better), market tote (if you’re staying a while, you’ll want to save money on buying grocery bags).

Okay so this is everything I learned (so far) for packing for the most comfortable trip. If you have any other tips, please share them with me! I might add them to my post! And to help you out with carry-on packing and Airport fashion, you can shop my Jetset Essentials below!

8. Be Prepared

On my recent trip, I learned to be prepared for the worst, like when your luggage gets lost. I had to make a claim, and recall the type of luggage and brand name, name on the tag vs name on my flight info, etc. After some research I learned that one should have a photo of their luggage on their phone for this reason, if you have to prove it’s yours or remember the appearance/brand. I also take a photo of what’s inside of each side of the suitcase, to give an idea what it was packed like and what I brought with me (in case someone gets into your luggage at TSA and maybe adopts something of yours). I also had to buy some toiletries I only had in my checked baggage, so the airport would refund me for those expenses. You might take a photo of your carry-on, just in case. One interesting thing I learned was that if you are flying only within the US, you may be eligible for compensation if your flight was delayed or canceled, you were de-boarded, or if your luggage was delayed or lost! Up to $600-$1,000. Which may not come close to the value of what was lost, but it’s better than nothing that most people get, because they don’t know to ask for it.

So I hope this Packing Guide has helped you, and that my travel lessons learned were worth it in order to bring you this post!

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It’s about time I share everyone’s favorite outfit from my Paris trip on the blog! I know some of you miss my good ol’ boho days, so styling a dash of Spell Designs for Paris was a must. Especially since their collection Blue Skies, set in Paris, was released at the same time!

To give my boho look a Parisian twist, I styled the Spell luxe lace skirt with a delicate and fashion forward sheer top- a lace bralette underneath. I was really loving the cream x black color scheme, and found the tall black boots to really pop under the light skirt. These lace-ups with the round toe were one of my go-to boots for Paris. They could be style almost any way, and brought a retro MOD or vintage flair to any look. And of course, I had my tiny Bebe purse full of all my necessities, and topped off the look with a black beret. It was such a fun look to run around Paris in, and I think I got my photo taken by tourists more than the sites around me, haha!

If I love one thing about Paris, it’s that people are really impressed with fashion and will take notice when you stand out. Everywhere I went, I got asked to stand in photos with tourists and Parisians alike. Or they sort of just nonchalantly stopped to take photos of me while I was modeling… I learned to not feel awkward about it, even though it sort of threw off my groove, but just take it as a compliment!!

I wanted to get an iconic rooftop view of the city, but not deal with the crowds and long waits at tourist locations like the Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triumphe. So we scoped out one of the best “secret” spots to grab a bite to eat, sip on a cafe or wine, and catch a panoramic view of Paris. If you didn’t know about the Terrace of the Printemps yet, now you do! Not only do you get to ride an escalator up 9 or so floors passed every designer brand and pretty store displays, but you get to arrive at such an amazing low key spot to relax! And of course, take amazing photos!

Afterwards, we descended back down to the busy streets on the hunt for dinner. I always felt like there were too many cute cafes and not enough time, so I was pretty picky about which ones we decided on eating at. We stumbled upon L’Arcade Haussmann, glowing with warm light from the inside and happy chattering people sitting outside. I decided it was a must, because the vibes were so good.

We ordered Tomato Mozarella & Pesto salad, a cheese plate, a big bowl of French Onion Soup for me, and steak and fries for Josh. FYI- steaks in Paris are not really a thing, so they are more often than not, stiff and tough! Be sure you order carefully. Best recommended for an actual tender steak would be the Steak au poivre- which is made with fillet mignon. Otherwise you’ll feel like you’re chowing down on a stiff leather boot…! Honestly, steak in Paris is more so for American tourists, so you might just not even order one at all! The most common thing in the city is to order wine and cheese. That’s pretty much what they live off of, and we were happy to adapt to that diet!

Top: Brandy Melville | Skirt: Spell Designs | Boots: Matisse Footwear | Beret: Urban Outfitters | Purse: Bebe | Jacket: Amuse Society

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Paris, the city for lovers, offered a romantic backdrop that inspired my work in ways I’d never gotten to experience before. The architecture is what sets this city apart, being so old and full of boundless detail and beauty. I’m not lying when I say there are more streets than even a full time Parisian could explore, and each building has those picturesque elements. Our second story flat in Montmartre became our little hideaway in the middle of the busy city, where vespas buzz up and down the streets day and night. I spent a lot of time people watching from our balcony, soaking in the sound of the birds in the morning or at dusk.

There’s a different way of life in Paris, as compared to LA, that I can’t quite put my finger on. One might think that it’s like a movie, but I learned differently my first visit. Paris is much more tangible than you glimpse from dreamy movie scenes. Some even find it shocking when they arrive- because it’s actually a real life city. Lots of people, traffic, noises, smells, and… well, trash. You’d be surprised at the amount of graffiti that marks the beautiful buildings, and the fact that there is actually a scary ghetto area that, when I stumbled upon, reminded me of Chicago or NY.

I won’t lie, I was a bit overwhelmed when I first experienced all of this. And the March weather, plus my acute bronchitis I had for 2 weeks, made me more of a homebody than I’d have preferred. But it gave me a cozy appreciation for this adorable flat we were lucky to book so last minute (thanks to Perfectly Paris on AirBnB)- and it became our home away from home for the month.

Here’s a little roundup of our lazy days spent inside, being sleepy lovers.

Flat:
Artist’s Corner – Paris Perfect Rentals

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We arrived at Korakia in Palm Springs right after the sun dipped behind the rocky mountain backdrop. The earth still radiated with a heat I’d never experienced before. I’ve been in Death Valley on the salt flats in the direct sun, and I’ve been in Tucson during August. But this was different. It was like standing in a clay oven heated by the sun, and radiating with the solar energy. It was quite the experience, but I sort of got used to it by the end of our stay.

We shot for Spell Designs for 2 days, and before leaving I was determined to take location photos of every pretty thing I saw and fell in love with while there. So we walked around, camera in hand, snapping away. It was nearly impossible to stand in the sun longer than 15 seconds. Even for the above photo I had to keep running to the shade in-between shots to keep from frying. You could have fried your bacon on the sidewalk! And speaking of breakfast, we had the most delicious avocado toast with tomatoes, early in the morning, under a canopy of umbrellas and tree branches strung with moroccan lanterns.

Every little corner of Korakia holds something beautiful and inspiring. Like I’ve said, it’s photogenic from every angle. I could have shot there for days had I had the time and the temps were lower. It was quite the survival process making it through the 2 days we were there!

Palm trees swayed above, casting long shadows on daybeds. The pops of color from the bougainvillea bushes scattered throughout the hotel brought the desert to life. Little nooks created with billowing white curtains provided escapes from the sun, while the 2 different pools became the watering hole for us and the other guests to de-stress and mingle. There wasn’t much to do out there besides let go of any of your cares and just be in the moment.

Moroccan music plaid from hidden speakers around the hotel, so I felt transported to another world. I was sweating profusely just to traverse the winding paths through the pensione in order to capture these photos, utterly grateful for my favorite straw hat to keep me protected from the sun, but I knew it was all worth it to have these amazing photos to share and keep forever!

I hope you enjoy them, and be sure to share to Pinterest! Comment below if you love these types of photos and would want to see more resort and wanderlust photos on the blog here!

And if you missed here, check out Korakia Part 1 for more photos!

XOXO

Romper: Spell Designs
Hat: 66 the Label
Sandals: Faryl Robyn / Free People

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Korakia, which I’ve dubbed my desert oasis, has been on my travel hit list since I found a photo of one of the daybeds and went on a mad hunt to find out where it was from. I was mystified by the beauty of this moroccan gem, and ecstatic to find it hidden right under my nose in Palm Springs. I had plans of visiting, and when we were brought on to shoot the film for Spell Design’s “Oracle” collection, I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to create the magic for their collection.

I’m so excited I can finally share these photos with you now that the collection has launched, and give you a broader picture of the little moroccan world that was a part of the lookbook. There were so many gorgeous nooks and crannies, I wanted to share it all with you! I took so many photos, and could barely narrow it down to less than 100, and so had to split it into 2 part blog posts! I’m sure you’ll find more than enough inspiration and “Pinterest worthy” pins in both posts, as even I get major wanderlust after looking at the photos again! It took me a while to edit them all, but here they finally are!

Be sure to read Korakia Part 2 for even more gorgeousness you can hardly imagine! I’ll be telling you more about our stay and the details of the beautiful hotel in that post!

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