Laduree

This post is entirely dedicated to my trip to Laduree in Paris. Why? My closest friends and family are the only ones that know about my macaron obsession. Well, that is until now, now you all know. My name is Courtney and I LOVE macarons. These were probably the most amazing one's I've had. And I drive 30 minutes to Sweet in Studio Center just to get my macaron fix! Enjoy my mouth watering photos, I know I'm missing these macaroons already...

Thinker

Our next day in Paris was a mish mosh of adventures. It started off with my brother and I taking baby E to get our morning coffee and croissant. A tradition I'm trying to keep alive while back in the states and desperately wishing I was still in Paris. Note to Central Market: please never be out of croissants again...I'm developing a habit. Thank you. Next the whole family went to Napoleon's tomb. I'm telling you, this was one elaborate grave site. Do you think he was compensating for anything? Next we took a short walk to the Rodin museum, the only museum we went to on this trip. I wasn't about to wait in that crazy long line at the Louvre. This was definitely worth the trip. Walking around the garden was really peaceful and it wasn't very crowded. My kind of way to experience and enjoy the art. The day finished off with us wandering aimlessly around Paris stopping at Cafes and Patisseries along the way. One can't just go into one Patisserie there are too many goodies to choose from!

Outfit

Top: Juicy Couture black long sleeve (not pictured), Banana Republic sweater (similar here)

Jeans: Rock & Republic (old)

Boots: Steve Madden

Jewelry: Betsey Johnson heart earrings, Rose ring from Cuffs, vintage class ring

Glasses: Penguin

Fashion show

Our second day in Paris was spent exploring the city. We were outside the Louvre for the Louis Vuitton fashion show and it was amazing. It was incredible to see the models walking off the runway in this seasons looks before anyone else was to see them. I also got to meet a few fellow bloggers along the way. Thanks Denni from Chicmuse, Bryan from Bryanboy, and Rumi from Fashion Toast for taking necessary blog photos with me! Here are a few photos we took while wandering around the city of Paris.

Model straight off the runway

Denni and me

Rumi, me, Bryan

Outfit

Top: American Apparel 

Sweater: Madewell

Jeans: Rock & Republic (old)

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Jewelry: Alexander McQueen ring, BCBG ring, Tiffany bead earrings

Purse: Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton charm

Paris, L'amour

Here's a quick outfit post on our first day in Paris. This day was spent mostly traveling from London to Paris via train. I would love to tell you about the amazing scenery or how quick the trip was...but honestly I have no idea because I was passed out the whole time. Not sleeping a lot in London I jumped on the opportunity to catch some zzz's.

Once in Paris we checked into our hotel and high tailed it to the Louis Vuitton on the Champs-Elysees. You see, my Unlce promised Baby E a Louis item of her choice if she would come out of the womb naturally...and I'm sure you guessed that she took him up on his offer and was delivered just a mere few hours later. We thought bringing Baby E into Louis with a stroller would hinder us from shopping, but in fact it got us VIP treatment. We didn't have to wait in line like the others and were helped right away. Baby E walked away with a few great items and I walked away with a fabulous charm.

Outfit

Top: Banana Republic (similar here)

Shorts: Nordstrom

Tights: Target

Boots: Steve Madden (similar here)

Jewelry: Tiffany bead earrings

Purse: Louis Vuitton

Preview

A blogger's nightmare happens when your iPhone breaks before a vacation and your computer dies halfway through. Hence why there have been no pictures from  my vacation to London and Paris. Now, as I sit here sifting through the 1,500 pictures we took my eyes are glazing over and they're all looking the same. I'm taking a break and coming back to this tomorrow. However, here's a little tease as to what we did while away.

Bon Voyage!

Can you guess where I'll be for the next 10 days?! I can't even believe it myself. I don't think it'll hit me until I'm buckled in my seat about to take off. My family and I, my little brother included, will be jetting of to London and then Paris for my baby cousin's first birthday. If you have followed this blog since the beginning you'll know that I nanny for baby E and as a perk I get to come along on her birthday trip. I'm bringing my little brother along to assist me with all things baby.

The first photo is of Buckingham palace, which I'm most excited to visit. It's only open to the public a few months out of the year and we just happen to be there during that time. In Paris, of course it's the Eiffel tower. I've been to Paris before, but strangely enough I skipped seeing the Eiffel tower to shop. My inner child knew I was destined to be in fashion. This time, however, I'm making a point of not missing it.

I'll be updating my blog when I can, but keep up on all my traveling adventures through my Facebook and Twitter.