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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 – Your Ultimate Guide from a Nordstrom Pro!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 – Your Ultimate Guide from a Nordstrom Pro!We use affiliate links in our posts and our site. This means if you make a purchase using these links, we may earn a small commission. You don’t pay a cent more than you would otherwise! Our full disclosure is available under About.

It’s that time of year – the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! I have been shopping the sale with my mom since I was little – so there is DECADES of Nordstrom experience behind this post.

I have narrowed down my TOP 10 picks for you in the post. It is so easy to get carried away and swept up in the feeling of shopping and getting a good bargain. However, it is only a bargain if you actually use the item.

MY TOP 10 PICKS

#1 – Nordstrom CZ earring studs. These are a great buy and look just like real diamonds. I have several pairs in different metals and carat sizes. They have lasted YEARS. If you haven’t purchased any, I *highly* suggest them.

#2 – Varley Half Zip Sweater – I love this sweater! I own it in a different color. The sweater does have holes in it, so it is more of a transitional sweater or better for Winters in warmer climates.

#3 – Barbour jacket – I particularly love this Barbour jacket, but I do love waxed cotton jacket. If this is out of the budget, I think this jacket looks very similar to Barbour and it’s under $100.

#4 – Longchamp Le Foulonne purse – cute, chic purse! There is another similar bag featured in the sale by another French brand called Maison de Sabre. It has other color ways too. I would consider this bag or the Longchamp one!

#5 – Dr. Dennis Gross Redlight Mask – this is a great buy (and a splurge) if you are looking for a red light mask. I have this one (a different version but it’s pretty much the same) and I love it .

#6 – Salt & Stone body wash – this body wash smells so luxurious. I bought this at last year’s sale and still have half a bottle left.

#7 – Striped sweater – this is very versatile AND it is made of cotton.

#8 – Farm Rio Skirt – I love Farm Rio skirts and plan to purchase it this year.

#9 – Arizona Big Buckle Sandals by Birkenstock – very comfy, I love mine and they are a great price!

#10 Loafers – Loafers are all the rage for fall, particularly in suede. This looks like a nice quality pair.

BONUS NICHE ITEMS

#11- STROLLERS AND CAR SEATS! If you are looking at purchasing a Uppa Baby Vista V3 stroller or Nuna Rava car seat, you should be aware that they never go on sale…. except at the Nordstrom Sale. Shop all of the UppaBaby products here and the Nuna products here.

#12 – LUGGAGE. I know lots of people talk about Beis, Away, etc. but I am a Tumi girl through and through. I know they are pricey, but they are worth it. I can speak for the quality myself. This is the international size. The Other piece of luggage I recommend is the Stokke BedBox. It is perfect for young children. They can ride on it through the airport. It then folds out into a bed so they can sleep on the airplane!

So when can you shop?

Early Access – Nordstrom Cardmembers only

Icons: July 14- August 9

Ambassadors: July 15-August 9

Influencers: July 16- August 9

Public Access (EVERYONE!): July 18-August 9

TOP TIPS

You can shop at midnight eastern time.

If something is sold out, leave a different size in your cart and check back – it will likely come back in stock.

Jeans are a great buy. I’m not going to recommend a pair since it’s so difficult trying to find a pair that works for everyone.

Beauty products are also a great buy. I do caution you if you’ve never tried the product before. If you find out you don’t like it, then you’ve really wasted your money on a jumbo size. Try to stick with tried and true products for you.

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Ultimate Carry-On Packing List for Europe in Summer (2026 Guide)

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Carry-on packing list for Europe summer travel. Learn what to pack in a carry on for Europe, including essentials, outfits, and space-saving tips. No checked bags!

One of my most popular posts on my blog is what to pack in a carry on. In that post, I specifically focused on what goes in the carry on bag that you store under the seat in front of you. Today, I am sharing capsule wardrobe with clothing list that I put in my carry on. I tested this out myself recently as we went on a Mediterranean cruise last Summer. We were gone for two weeks.

Here is my packing list, copied straight from my saved notes:

Europe packing list in a carry on:

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1 pair linen pants – wear on plane **

1 white t-shirt – wear on plane**

**(OR you can wear a set, which is what I ended up doing last minute)

1 pair black workout shorts (can double as work out gear or can wear with an outfit)

1 pair Varley light blue shorts (comes in many colors – pick a color that you can wear with other outfits)

1 blue Varley short sweater (also comes in many colors, pick a color you can wear with other outfits)

Sézane dress (this is just a cotton dress that you can dress up or down, target version here)

White sports bra (can use for work out or wear under tanks, Varley sweater for sticky, hot days)

2 white tank tops

1 black tank top

Swimsuit 

White tennis shoes – wear on plane

Sandals a pair that can stand lots of walking and you can wear to dinner.

Lululemon jacket wear on plane, this jacket I like because it also has a hood that rolls away and is lightweight.

Cotton sweater or long sleeved white linen shirt- wear on plane, I went with a white linen shirt but if you are going to cooler environments, I would bring a neutral cotton sweater

1 pair of Pajamas

8 underwear pairs – so you can wash 7 pairs and wear one

8 pairs of socks

Farm Rio skirt and top I wore a similar set pictures, I could mix and match the skirt and top with my shorts or tank tops.

Hat – I chose a baseball hat, just choose one that is small and can pack away 

Scarfwear on plane

Purse – I put this in my smaller carry on, but you can always pack it here too. Most recently I brought this MZ Wallace metro scout cross body deluxe. It was great. I also would consider this micro sling bag, this larger sling bag, or this classic Longchamp tote.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

*The key to packing light is to bring the minimum number of shoes. Shoes are heavy and bulky. They take up lots of space. I recommend only two pairs of shoes. I don’t recommend only one pair, as it is nice to switch out your shoes as your feet get tired (or blisters, ouch!) after so much walking in the same pair all day.

*Check the weather the night before you leave at your destination. I ditched my jacket last minute as I saw it was going to be 80+ degrees every single day when we were gone. It was a good idea. I just wore my scarf and linen shirt in the cooler morning.

*Do not bring things “just in case.” For instance, you end up really needing an umbrella, buy one there. You can find cheapo tourists ones from street vendors.

*Try on all of your outfits and take pictures of them. If you have an iPhone, you can use your finger to hover over the picture, copy, and paste it into a note. That way you have a visual list of every single day of what you are going to be wearing!

*What luggage do I use? International size carryon. As for the luggage itself, it is expensive but I only use Tumi. I also adore this Tumi one they just released, if you want a hard shell. They are excellent, we have had them for years without any problems. I see many other people buy cheap luggage and then end up with broken wheels, etc. If Tumi is out of your budget, the next one I would consider buying is Away. That said, I have never used them so I cannot speak for the quality myself, but they have many positive reviews.

*You will need to do laundry. You will either need to do it a laundromat, through the hotel or or crusie, or in the sink. We pack these detergent sheets in a Ziplock and do laundry in the sink.

What do I carry in my smaller carry on that I stow under the seat?? CHECK OUT THIS POST HERE! I have updated it for 2026!

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds 2025

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I’m back with this year’s Nordstrom anniversary sale finds of 2025!

This year I have selected my top 8 items. The Salt and Stone body wash smells like you are taking a shower in a luxury resort. The moss green Varley set is incredibly cute. It actually has a matching bra, but I don’t think you HAVE to purchase it to get the overall look. This striped sweater tank is very cute. The longchamp cosmetic case is adorable. I purchased the ugg slippers and also these ballet flats – although to be honest, I’m not sure if I am keeping the ballet flats as the elastic digs into my heel a little bit. I ordered the next half size up from my usual size to see if that helps.

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Diptyque Holiday 2022 Review

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Diptyque released their new Holiday candles this week and I ordered two of them. This year the design features colored wax, which is unusual for the brand. The starry design on the glass vessel glows in the dark.

The first one is Diptyque’s Sapin, which is their tree scent. Each year they come out with a tree scent candle, but every year it is slightly different. From their website, ”The Sapin / Pine Tree candle expresses notes of mountain pines on a cold winter night. A woody accord emblematic of the holidays, it is warmed by unexpected accents of mimosa, a winter flower with tones as sweet and honeyed as stardust.”

I think it smells like a clean but sweet tree scent (not clean like Lysol pine tree!). I guess I don’t know how to describe it. It is nice.

However, my favorite of the two is Etincelles. From their website, ”The Étincelles / Spark candle instantly brings the spirit of the holiday season to life. It envelops the end of the year in a comforting scent that blends the smell of a wood fire with delicious notes of coffee and chocolate.”

To me, it smells like walking into a Christmas market. It smells like wood fire but sweets are served on top of it. I LOVE it!!! I may have to buy more, since they are always limited edition and don’t come back again.

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What to Pack to Switzerland

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I’m headed to Switzerland this September and I am SOOOO excited!! I went to Zurich once, only for a few hours, but this time we are spending more time in the country.  We are going to be doing some light hiking in the Berner Oberland! 

Now, I have checked the temperature averages and it seems it gets pretty cool there in the night time – I mean, we *are* staying in the Swiss Alps so of course it is going to be chilly.

I am going to be dressing in layers and also I have an outfit for hiking.

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What to pack and wear to Switzerland

Coat – I am bringing a waterproof jacket. I am still debating between my Barbour jacket and my North Face Rain Trench. I also have this North Face Venture Jacket too to chose from!

Fleece Pull-over – this Patagonia fleece pullover is so warm.. it will be perfect for walks in the evening and for hiking. We will be walking next to a glacier one of the days! I also have this North Face one.

Hats – Like I said, we are staying in the Alps and I get cold! I am loving these hats: Barefoot Dreams Slouch Beanie ,  embellished beanie  Fur Pom Ribbed Wool Beanie, and this cute Wool Beanie Hat With Bow.

Gloves – I don’t like cold fingers. I’m bringing gloves. These are cute Bow Glove . These Knitted Glove  are a good deal.  These Tech Gloves are for those who are glued to their phones – you can still wear them AND text on your phone!

Sunglasses – There is a lot of glare up in the mountains, so look stylish with some sunglasses. I like these Tory Burch, and these Ray-Ban ‘Original Aviator’

Backpack for Hiking – You need to carry a backpack while hiking so you can store your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and snacks! I like these Northface one and two

Hiking Pants – Well, you need hiking pants for your hikes! I like these Kuhl Pant or Columbia Trail Pant  I also like wearing these Zella Leggings  and these adidas Pants

Hiking Boots – Hiking boots are a must for hiking in the mountains. Regular tennis shoes just don’t have the same amount of grip or support in them. I bought these ones by Ahnu and I really want these ones by these ones by Danner .

Scarves – Europeans love their scarves! This one is cute :Plaid Wool Scarf, I love my Burberry Scarf 

This Plaid Fringe Scarf is a good deal.

Purse for Travel – I love either a cross body bag or a bag that folds down into nothing.  This Crossbody Bag is super cute, this Crossbody Bag is a deal ($39!) as is this Crossbody Bag .  I LOVE my little Longchamp Le Pliage Tote Bag.

Umbrella – A little travel umbrella is super useful in a place where it rains a lot!  I like this Polka Dot Travel Umbrella and this  Lightweight Mini Umbrella. 

Jeans – Jeans are a must. I am wearing black jeans and Skinny Jeans. TheseStretch Skinny Jeans  are one of my faves and they are $68 and look great! 

Cardigans – Layering is key when dressing in the Spring and Fall in climates like Switzerland where it is chilly at night but nice in the day.  Here are the cardigans I have my eyes on: Oversized Knitted Cardigan,Long-sleeved wool and cashmere knit cardiganLightweight V-Neck Cardigan, Drape Front Wool & Cashmere Cardigan.

Sunscreen – the glare on the mountains is strong and the elevation is higher. You will get sunburned if you aren’t careful, so I wear this Clinique Sunscreen.

Other Shoes – I love my Chloé ‘Flat – perfect for dressing up for dinner or walking around.  I also bring an extra pair of tennis shoes – my Converse  are my go to and Europeans always ask me where I got them! 

Shirts – this basic V-Neck Tee  is my go to.  I LOVE wearing tunics – here are my favorites ones: Tunic – plain colors. Stripe Split Hem Tunic. This one is a little dressier: Long-SleeveTunic.  Also I am loving plaid shirts this year, especially for the Fall. I like this ‘Ex Boyfriend Plaid’ Cotton Shirt , this  Plaid Button Front Shirt, and this Plaid Tunic Shirt(only $44)!

A Dress – I am bringing a silk dress this year because one of the hotels we are staying at is a little fancy and you have to wear nicer clothes.  I am choosing this Sleeveless Silk Shift Dress  because it folds up small, is wrinkle resistant, and I can also wear leggings under if it I wanted.  This  Silk Crepe De Chine Shirt Dress is a nice pick too!

I am SO EXCITED to go to Switzerland! It seems to be so picturesque! I am hoping it doesn’t rain the whole time we are there!  We are going to places like this…

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What to Pack to Hawaii Guide

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Since my “What to Pack… ” Guides are some of my most popular posts, I thought I would share a new one with you all: What to pack and wear to Hawaii and any tropical vacation destination!!    I figured with Spring Break coming up, this may be helpful!

No 1 \ Fabulous Sunglasses... you need to protect your eyes from the bright UV.  I am loving these sunglasses: Karen Walker, Ray Bans,  Dior, aviator sunglasses – a good buy, good buy Cat Eye sunglasses

No 2 \ A wrap… It gets chilly on the beach in the evening.  If you intend to stroll the beach at dusk or eat at an outdoor restaurant watching the sun set, I *highly* recommend bringing a wrap with you. Here are my favorites: linen scarf in every color ever!,  pink and green scarf, fun fringe scarf

No 3 \ A Hat.. yes, we know you want to get tan but you really need to protect your face from the sun… as you know it causes wrinkles and aging faster.  I love this hat, but it is a total splurge. Here are some budget friendly options: straw hat, straw fedora, black and white hat, and my favorite visor

No 4 \ A swim suit… You can’t go to the beach without a swimsuit.  Here are my favorite bikinis one, two, three  and one pieces: one, two, three



No 5 \ Beach worthy hair products: I love to bring this with me… after I shower from a long day at the beach I spritz a little of this in my hair to keep the beach-wave going, or you can use this Sea salt spray.

No 6 \ Sunscreen... possibly the most important thing to bring to Hawaii! You are much closer to the equator than the continental US so the rays are more powerful which means it’s way easier to burn! I switch between this one and this one for my face and this for my body.

No 7 \ A Beach Tote… you need to haul your sunscreen to the beach somehow. Do it in a stylish beach tote. I am liking these ones: Lilly Pulitzer, blue and white striped, straw totea steal deal, tory burch

No 9 \ A Cover Up… if you are staying in a hotel you often cannot go from your room to the beach in a swimsuit so you have to wear a cover-up. I like these ones: boyfriend shirt, fringed tunic,a sarong, a long maxi

No 10 \ Stylish Sandals.. I recommend bringing two pairs of sandals.  One pair to the beach and one dressy pair for dinner/wearing around… here are my favorites: tory burch miller (I wear this one), sam edelman plain, valentino rock stud lookalikes, high heeled wedgestotal splurge but super cute!

No 11 \ Tank Top… A nice sleeveless shirt or tank top is a must.  Preferably one that can be dressed up or down for a day around the island and then to a nice dinner. I like these ones… hot pink, eileen fisher,  chambray sleeveless,

No 12 \ Shorts… pretty self-explanatory. You don’t need pants to the island. Only shorts. I wear these pairs: jean cut offs, white shorts, board shorts  

No 13 \ Flip Flops… or as the locals say, slippas.  A pair of foam flip flops are a must for the beach… don’t wear your fancy sandals in the sand! my favorites, two, three,  wedge flip flops

No 14 \ A Maxi Dress… so you know, you can take pretty pictures at sunset with your new tan and go somewhere nice! colorful maxi, striped cute A line, tropical print,  cotton dress, like this one too  

No 15 \ Dainty Necklace… A little necklace is perfect and something you can wear with your swimsuit or with your flowy maxi dress at nice. This initial necklace with quartz is perfect for the tropics, so is this dainty disc necklace, and this halo pendant is nice too! Oh and I *love* the look of gold stacking bracelets  on perfectly tanned skin!

If you need some help about what to pack on your carry-on, check out my useful “What to Pack in Your Carry-On” Guide here!

 

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Buying a Louis Vuitton on Paris… yes, it’s cheaper!

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As you all know, I had been excited for months knowing that I was going to buy a Louis Vuitton in Paris!  I know to a lot of people this isn’t any big deal… who would get so excited about buying a purse anyway?  But to me, my day of shopping in Paris will be full of memories.

And yes, it’s true, buying a LV in Paris is cheaper than buying one in the US (so long as the dollar is strong).

Guide to Buying a Louis Vuitton in Paris... yes, it is cheaper!

 

I’m writing today about my experience buying a LV in Paris! I’ll break down the cost in this post.

Now, I thought I had decided what purse I was going to get before I went.  But then when I got there they had just put out a brand new purse that was “10 days old”; one I had never seen before.  And of course I had to have it.

This is the purse I bought…

picture from LV

I had been thinking I wanted a purse in the blue and white print, aka the Damier Azur but then I thought I was going to get the classic speedy bag in the classic print.  But then I saw this one with the pink interior and knew this was the one!

 A view from the side…

The other nice thing about this purse is that it has 3 separate compartments in it.  I really like the zippered center so I can put my wallet in it.

 

There are several different LV stores in Paris.  Before I went, I read some people’s favorite LV was in St. Germain because it was less crowded.  I went to that one, and while it was less crowded, it also had less stuff.

I highly recommend going to the flagship store on the Champs Elysees.  If you want to avoid crowds, get there right when it opens.  If you go later in the afternoon, there will be a line.  I went there when it opened and there were hardly any people in the store.  How could you not want to wander through 5 stories of LV products??

all of the LV stores in Paris

Okay, let’s talk about money.  Since I had a hard time finding out on the internet before I left if an LV was cheaper or not in Paris, I’ll break it down for you for here.

The purse I purchased was 1200 Euros total (1000 for the purse and 200 for the VAT).  VAT is a tax.

We will be receiving 144 Euros back from the VAT refund.

Now, let’s convert it to dollars. (in 2015).

In US dollars, we paid $1295 for the purse.  Plus a $34 foreign credit card transaction fee.

We received approx. $160 back from the VAT refund.

The total US dollar purchase price with the credit card fee and VAT refund was $1169.

The price for the purse on the LV website in the US is $1820.   The purse was $651 cheaper in Paris than in the United States.

I want to clarify, I’m not saying $1169 is a good deal for a purse. Yes, it’s an expensive splurge.  I’m just saying, if you are going to buy one and are going to Paris soon… get it there.  You can tell the price differences by logging into the Louis Vuitton France website vs the Louis Vuitton US website.

Now, How do you get the VAT refund?? 

At the LV store, they will fill out a VAT form for you.  You *must* have your passport with you when you purchase the purse or any other products that are over 165 Euros.  If you purchase over 165 Euros at one store, you qualify for the VAT refund.  You will only be able to earn it if you bring your passport.  Got it?

Now, getting the refund at Charles de Gaulle.  We left out of Terminal 2E.  The customs office is somewhere between check-in area 2 and 3 I believe.  You must have your goods with you and you must do if *before* you check your bags.  If you check your bags and then the customs agent wants to look at your goods, you won’t get your refund.

You need to have all of your VAT refund receipts with you, your purchased goods, as well as your passport and either your ticket for the airplane or your printed itinerary from the airline.  We did not have our actual ticket for the plane yet and they let us use our itinerary.  You must also do it the day you leave from Paris; you can’t go there early and do it.

Once they approve the form, go over to the big yellow Poste box and throw it in the mail. You do not need a stamp.

Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to do this.  Our flight left really early in the morning so there was no line, but they had a large area roped off for a line that I’m assuming would be completely full later in the day.

Other tips… tell Louis Vuitton that it’s a gift.  They will wrap it up in a very nice gift box for you!  They will do this in the US as well.  The gift box *almost* didn’t fit in my suitcase.  But I just barely squeezed in it and voila! Made it home!

a beautiful gift box to place a beautiful bag in!

I certainly hope you found my buying a LV in Paris guide useful!

If you’ve missed a Paris trip post, catch them ALL RIGHT HERE!

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What to Pack for Vacation in Your Carry-On

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Vacation packing list carry on only packing essentials! Your updated guide for 2026!

I find that keeping these items in your carry-on makes you flight much more pleasant!  This guide works for both domestic and international trips. I just tested this out on a 2 week trip to Europe!

Nº 1 // Travel bag – You need a bag big enough to fit all of this stuff in that fits under the seat in front of you! My FAVORITE bag is this expandable Longchamp bag. Other bags I would consider is this MZ Wallace travel tote OR this MZ Wallace travel tote. I also like this Tumi travel tote.

2 // Noise canceling headphones – I *highly* recommend noise canceling headphones, especially for your 12 hour flights. For long flights I prefer the over the ear headphones as they are better at noise canceling.

Nº 3A //Toiletries bag– I bought this exact bag last year and I love it. It has multiple compartments. It can hang on a towel hook in the bathroom. It also comes with a clear bag that you can put your liquids in for TSA.

Nº 3B //Toiletries products holder – I bought these cadence capsules for my products and I loved them. I initially bought this set, but then I bought several other small capsules. I felt like the small once plenty for less than 2 weeks, but it depends on how much product you actually use.

Nº  4A // iPad – The iPad has everything I need… books, movies, music, and a notepad to jot down thoughts.  I read my travel books on this on the way to the location I’m headed to.

Nº  4B // Kindle – another alternative to an ipad given how fancy our phones are these days, is to bring a kindle and just your phone.

Nº 5 // Camera – you need to put your camera in your carry-on so it does not get lost or stolen in your checked bag. I have a GoPro camera and I cannot sing enough praise about it for a travel camera especially if you like to hike/do adventurous things. It is waterproof, you can take it surfing, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, biking.

Nº 6 // Medicines– You need to pack all of your medications in your handheld carry on. I always bring some pain relief medication, upset stomach medication, antihistamine, band-aids, mole skin, and any prescription medications.

Nº 7  // Lip Balm – Your lips will get dry on the airplane.

Nº  8 // your Purse – Most recently I brought this MZ Wallace metro scout cross body deluxe. It was great. I also would consider this micro sling bag, this larger sling bag, or this classic Longchamp tote.

Nº 9 // Snacks – This is nice to have because you never know when you’ll be starving

Nº  10 // Water bottle – I usually just buy one in the airport, that way if I’m desperate for space on the way home I can toss it. I know that it is using plastic and I’m trying to reduce my plastic use, but I do use the same one the rest of the trip.  However, you can also bring your own. Note though, bring your own will increase the weight as they are usually heavier and bulkier.

Nº 11 // Hand sanitizer and Hand wipes – Airplanes are full of germs. You’ll feel better after using this, even if you washed your hands in the loo.

Nº 12 // Charging Essentials For your Electronics! – I like to bring this one as it doubles as a compact travel fan!  This one converts your power for Europe

Nº 13 // Ear plugs – You will wish you had these when it is too noisy on the plane or in the hotel room!

Nº 14 // Scarf – The temperature of the airplane varies too much. A blanket scarf is nice for those temperature fluctuations.

Nº  15 // Travel size perfume – You’ll want to reapply your perfume just before you get off of your flight. You can use one of these to fill up with your favorite perfume. Alternatively, you can use my trick which is to bring the sample size perfumes you receive with gifts with purchase.

Nº  16 // Eye mask – You will want this for when the person next to you leaves their reading light on the whole flight.

Nº  17 // Toothbrush and toothpaste
– So, 10 hours into your international flight, it is now suddenly morning time where you land and you realized you haven’t brushed your teeth in approx 24 hours. You’ll be glad you brought this!

Nº  18 // Jet Lag Mask – Since I’ve created this list, a brand new beauty mask came out this year and I cannot sing enough praises about it! It’s called the Jet Lag Mask and it is seriously FANTASTIC.  Like if you had to buy one beauty thing to travel with it is this mask!  It makes your dehydrated sorry looking airplane skin look amazing!  It seriously did wonders to my face.  The great part is you don’t have to rinse it off – you just wipe off the excess after 10 minutes.

Nº  19 // A Travel Pillow – On a really long flight it is nice to have an extra pillow besides the one they give you. There is this one that has 32000 reviews on Amazon.

Nº 20 // Passport and wallet – If there’s one thing you *must* bring on international travel it is your passport. If you’re traveling overseas, you will want an anti RFID theft one because in crowded spaces/subways/buses they will use little scanners and steal your credit card information from your chip credit card.

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Check out my “What to Pack in a Carry on for TWO WEEKS without any checked bags!”

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Headed to Paris or London? Check out my What to Pack to Paris and London post here.

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Packing List: What to Pack to Paris

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I travel to Paris and London frequently and I am sharing with you a guide about what to wear to these cities.

I usually go to Paris and London in the Spring or Fall, but I have been there in the Summer too.

With that in mind, I have shared some of my favorite pieces that you can layer easily.

I always fit all of my clothes onto a carry-on bag.  I’ve heard horror stories of lost checked bags on international trips – especially stories of this happening in Paris because France frequently goes on strike!

Imagine going to the most fashionable city without clothes! The horror!

Tops and Tees

Nº 1 // A Breton Striped Tee– You have to wear a striped tee in France! 

Nº 2 //A white and grey t-shirt   – A white tee and grey tee go with everything.

Nº 3 // A Nice Blouse – You need a blouse that you can wear to a nice restaurant. 

Nº 4 // Chambray Shirt – I like this shirt because it goes with everything and is fashionable. 

Nº 5 // Sleeveless Shirt – It is nice to pack a sleeveless shirt or tank top because that way you are prepared for unexpected (or expected!) warm weather!  Sometimes the museum can become very hot too. 

Outerwear and Dresses

Nº 6 //  A Black Blazer – This is essential as you can dress this blazer up or down.

Nº 7 //  Long Sweater Cardigan  – A long sweater cardigan is great for layering and on the airplane and for cooler days.

Nº 8 //  A Little Black Dress  – A LBD is a wardrobe staple and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Nº 9 // The Trench Coat  – You need a trench coat that will keep you dry in Europe! It frequently rains there for all seasons, except the middle of Summer. 

Jeans and Pants 

Nº 10 // Jeans – The Europeans love skinny jeans. 

Nº 11 // Black Skinny Jeans– You can’t go wrong with a pair of black skinny jeans. They are nice because you can dress then up or down as well.

Shoes

Nº 12 // Ballerina Flat – The ballerina flat is a must-wear in Paris.

Nº 13 // Black Booties – Black booties and boots never go out of style, especially in Europe!

Nº 14 // Mules and Loafers- If you are going to London or Paris in the warmer months, I suggest wearing some slip on mules or loafers instead of bringing booties.  

Nº 15 // Retro Cool Sneaker – I have been wearing these Converse Chuck Taylors  to Europe for years and every time I go, Europeans ask me where I got my shoes. *smirk, they think I’m cool

Accessories 

Nº 16 // A Scarf  – You must bring one scarf with you for the plane and then buy all other scarves in Paris.

Nº 17 // A Cross bodybag  – A small cross body shoulder bag is perfect for your slim camera, passport, wallet, travel umbrella, and lip gloss.  Honestly though, buy a bag in Paris when you’re there.

Nº 18 // a Necklace– Accessorize your outfit with a necklace.  I recommend a simple necklace as the big bold necklaces are not fashionable there.  The scarf instead is worn as a statement necklace. 

Nº 19 // Travel Umbrella – Who knows when it’s going to rain. 

Nº 20 // A watch  – I find that when I go to Europe I wear a watch compared to when I am back in the US.  I usually use my cell phone in the USA, but as I frequently don’t carry my phone there, I actually wear a watch to tell the time. 

Nº 21 // Sunglasses – I always wear a pair of chic sunglasses to Europe. You will find yourself walking around outside a lot (8-10 miles per day!) and you will find some sunglasses very helpful! 

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