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paris day 02

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vintage denim shirt, Topshop blouse, suede shorts and bag, ASOS chelsea boots, H&M rings, Armani watch

So, our second day in Paris...

We started the day with a trip on the métro to the stop 'Bir-Hakeim — Tour Eiffel'. Of course a trip to Paris wouldn't be complete without a visit to the famous Eiffel Tower. We both had already been to the Eiffel Tower a few times before, but when in Paris... We did actually plan on going up to the top, however when we arrived, there were HUGE queues snaking all around the space under the tower, so we decided not to queue for the whole day. Also, when you're on the Eiffel Tower, you can't take photos of the tower itself seeing as you're on it, so we decided to take a walk in the park near the tower to take some photos. 

Afterwards, we hopped back onto the métro and got off at the stop 'Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette' which led us straight to the ground floor of Galeries Lafayette. This huge department store is one of the main shopping destinations for those looking for endless floors of designer goodies, from Chanel to Prada. However, there was also an American Apparel, Thomas Sabo and many other non-designer shops too. Also, just across the foot bridge, where there was also the men's section, there was the foodhall, chock-full of food from around the world. There were a couple of patisseries selling every flavour of macaron possible and a really awesome bit selling loads of different types of salt, sugar and spices. I got a black salt from Hawaii and a pink salt from Australia for my foodie friend, they were so cool. 

We grabbed lunch in the form of a ham and cheese baguette (which always seems to taste so much nicer in France...) from Paul's and headed to our final stop of the day, the Louvre. By this point, we had done a LOT of walking and were kinda tired, also, seeing as the wings in the museum are gigantic, we only visited two out of the three wings. Obviously, we got the touristy thing over and done with and went in search of the Mona Lisa. We knew we'd found it when there we saw a tiny painting with a huge crowd gathered around it trying to get a photo of probably one of the most famous portraits in the world, if not the most. I got a few photos, and then we had a stroll around some of the other galleries. 

After getting some dinner, we bought some dessert and brought it back to our hotel room (which became our daily thing while we were there) and finally had a chance to relax, have some dessert and watch some american tv shows dubbed in French (which was so weird to watch btw)

Day 03 post in a couple of days....

xxx




21 comments:

  1. oh I want to visit Paris too! :D awsome pictures :)

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  2. Awww you look cute!

    I've visit Paris before but I was 8 years or something :P
    I want to go back someday! Also must visit f Galeries Lafayette! It sounds very nice haha
    What a bummer of the long lines at the Eiffel Tower :(

    xx

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  3. I love your jacket, and this sounds like so much fun

    xo
    Camilla

    www.intothefoldfashion.com

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  4. Ooh I love Paris, looks like you had a great time! Love your outfit!

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  5. great outfit! I've never been to paris before but i read so much about it on blogs that this is kinda familiar to me haha

    xx, Lea
    http://abouthumanthings.blogspot.com/

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  6. that top is so cute, i also like the jean shirt over it!

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  7. i would love to be in paris right now, too...

    be sure that you'll eat some "Macarons" and "Pain au Chocolat"! :)

    XX
    http://elsa-rf.blogspot.com/

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  8. OMG. Can I say that I am in love with your oversized jean jacket. I love the way you styled it. Beautiful pictures by the way. Paris looks so gorgeous.

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  9. Great pictures! You look adorable xo

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  10. Paris is such an amazing city - i love it. I really love your holiday snaps and all your outfits! Following your blog now so I look forward to your future posts! x

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  11. I loveed Paris :) I'm glad you enjoyed your trip too~ be sure to post more blogs of your vacation!

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  12. ooh this sounds like the perfect day in paris! perfect outfit for it too :) x

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  13. great pics, you and your sis look well nice.

    J x

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  14. Paris-one of my favorities places in the world.
    You're always so lovely <3 I love your vintage skirt especially.

    madamegrunge.blogspot.com

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  15. you look amazing! ;) Paris is such a beautiful city ;).

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  16. Awesome outfit, hope you've had a wonderful time in Paris (I'm immensely jealous ;)
    x

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  17. Your outfits are always flawless!

    http://prairiemyheart.blogspot.com

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  18. Stunning photos, love your outfit :)

    www.Crystallized-Elements.blogspot.com

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  19. oh wow, you look so beautiful in all your images. And you have incredible style, as wel las a top blog !
    Much admiration, http://wonderingwolves.blogspot.com/

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merci beaucoup! ♥
xoxo