packing for paris | what's in my bag




james and I are off to paris this week... yay!

I'm determined to travel light (for once) so I've limited myself to a small rucksack so that when we arrive we can hit the ground running. I'm not bringing my nikon or any blog equipment, instead I'm taking a few rolls of 35mm film and some of my lomography cameras. the plan is to explore, eat macaroons and generally act like a tourist.. winner.

other than a basic change of clothes here's whats in my rucksack:

passport (mental note- don't forget the eurostar tickets)
glasses (always good to have paris in focus)
notebook & pen (filled with rec's/tourist stuff)



as much as I would like to skip the face, vanity wins out so I'm just taking basic daily make up. a few of these items are new to me; I just purchased the double wear so will be trying it while I'm away and the benefit lipbalm was a christmas gift. I've given up on lipstick temporarily, a tinted balm with my chapped lips is a better fit. I've even ditched the eyeliner -winged liner will not be the reason I'm running late this trip!

not included in this line up is a giant supply of plasters (blisters I'm ready for you) and a scarf lenny kravitz would be proud of..

if you have any paris recommendations let me know! 

caroline x




23 comments

  1. Oooooh- enjoy. I'm off at the beginning of Feb, despite living in France for a time, I've never been to Paris so I'll be excited to see/hear how you get on! Don't think I'll be able to pack quite as lightly as you though- I live in hope though!

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    1. thanks you! I'd not been for quite a few years so it felt all new again- you'll love it, it's such a pretty city it's hard not to enjoy it :) xx

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  2. Sounds like so much fun and hope one day I could do that and that camera looks so pretty.

    Jackie | fashionxfairytale | bloglovin' |

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    1. oh thanks you- I hope you do get to go! it's a magical place :) xx

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  3. Have a wonderful time in Paris x

    pintsizedbeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. lovely contents! Have a fab time and don't forget to visit laduree! xx

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    1. Aha it wouldn't be a trip to paris without some macaroons ;) xx

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  5. I hope you have a wonderful time in Paris Caroline! Absolutely love your camera, it's so cute! :) xx

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    1. ah thank you so much laura!! we had a wonderful trip :) xx

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  6. Have a good time in Paris! That doughnut purse is so cute as well xx

    http://jolifromwithin.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. thank you sophie!!! we had a wicked time :) xx

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  7. I love that you're packing light missy, I think I need to take a leaf out of your book and plan for the what will be's rather than the what if's! Gx

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    1. I kid you not I am converted!!! was so nice to be faffing about each day chosing outfits and lugging cases around!! thanks beauty :) xx

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  8. I really want lomo camera and you got me jealous that you have one. Anyway, have a happy holiday in paris! xo

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  9. your doughnut purse is so cool!
    it's just like something i'd wear :)

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    1. thanks you! it's from new look- they had them on asos too :) xx

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  10. Such an advocate of Estee Lauder Double Wear - with this you can definitely pack light on make up!!

    xxx

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    1. so far I like it!! I only use a small amount as it's heavier than my other ones (which I like in winter) and the shade is just right for me too!! xx

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  11. Beautiful!
    your blog is lovely!
    xx
    belle-fin.blogspot.be

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