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18th July 2014

Minibreak: Monochrome packing rules

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman
Clockwise from left: Sandals: Vagabond, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban. Blush: Bobbi Brown. Jumper: Theory (buy similar here). Bag: Zara.

My last post on packing proved a success, and I realised I don’t often do ‘how to’ posts very often. As someone who travels (light) A LOT with work, I take things like packing for a minibreak for granted.

This time in Paris, I think I really cracked it. As it was only one night I was uber minimal but also discovered that a monochrome packing system really solves any wardrobe dilemmas, everything matches and has the added bonus of always looking chic. Et voila!

 

Sandals: Vagabond.  Jumper: Theory. Culottes: Asos

 

Lightweight trench: Maison Scotch at Atterley Road (sadly sold out but there are lots of other great coats in the sale)

 

Side Note: culottes make EXCELLENT travelling trousers! I was dubious about culottes but since buying my first pair, I have not really taken them off. This pair from Asos are super comfy, have pockets as well as an elasticated waist, and look just as good with flats as they do with heels. Also, the outfit styled up on the website couldn’t be more apt…

 

Culottes, £30, Asos
My monochrome wardrobe at the Hotel
Coat: Atterley Road. Sunglasses: Ray-Ban. Jumper: Bella Freud. Jeans: Paige Denim. Shoes: Jimmy Choo (buy similar here). Bag: Zara.



Where We Stayed: Hotel Verneuil

 

The lounge area in Hotel Verneuil

We found this Hotel via Conde Nast Traveller: Best boutique hotels in Paris for under £200 – our perfect link! We knew we wanted to stay near Musee D’Orsay and this lovely hotel in St Germain was beautiful, really comfy (if slightly tiny) rooms and a stones throw from everything on our to-do list.

 

Where we ate: Brasserie Lipp

 

 

Steak frites in an age old Parisien establishment – what more could one ask for?! (and yes, those chips tasted as good as they looked).

Angelina

 

What better way to escape the rain than a cup of pure, molten hot chocolate? Heaven…

See my outfit post via YouTube here:

 

Au revoir until next time, Paris!

Theory:Tee Miniskirt Trousers

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. sophieosborne1 says

    18th July 2014 at 11:18 am

    What a chic edit & so perfectly Parisienne. I'm going to make myself a Charbonnel et Walker Hot Chocolate now as Angelina is a bit far for me today 😉

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th July 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Haha! Yes, we risked our dairy intolerances for the day 😉

      Reply
  2. Style At Every Age says

    18th July 2014 at 11:52 am

    Looking utterly gorgeous as always x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th July 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you 😉 so kind xx

      Reply
  3. School Run Mum says

    18th July 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Love your monochrome theme, perfect for chic Paris. I am so with you on culottes, a complete convert…who knew they would be so comfortable, practical and (I think) pretty stylish! Looks like you had a lovely break…and seriously I could swim in that hot choc from Angelina…it is pure heaven! Xx

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th July 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Yes! Funnily enough, I bought some city shorts at the same time but feel too claustrophobic in them – need the breeze!

      Reply
  4. Fashion Follows Her says

    19th July 2014 at 10:20 am

    Oh Paris looks heavenly- and I adore the Parisian style stripe.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      19th July 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks! I think I od'd on stripes a few years back but I'm now fully back in them!

      Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    19th July 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Love your blog and loved the culottes! After reading your packing rules and being inspired by pics, have decided to try out culottes, 30o weather has also had a say in the matter, feel they're good summer essentials too. Could I ask, are the sizes pretty true (re your ASOS culottes)? Or would you advise to size up/down? Merci(!) in anticipation Lin xx

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    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th October 2015 at 11:21 am

      So sorry, only just seen this for some reason! Apologies for the delay…hope you found something? x

      Reply

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