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What to do in Paris

What to do in Paris Actress Audrey Hepburn once said “Paris is always a good idea”, and she was not wrong! Paris is one of my favourite cities and this list will tell you all of my favourite things to do when you're in the city of light! 1. A trip up the The Eiffel Tower This is a complete must, it is to Paris what the Empire State is to New York. An icon of design and engineering it was originally created for the entrance to the 1889 World Fair and was never taken down afterwards! The views from all levels are stunning, and give an incredible look at the city from above. You can pinpoint all of the iconic sights from the top, and if you're lucky, you may see a proposal or two, as hundreds of people propose every week on the iconic structure. 2.A snack at the Cafe Marly Okay, this one is not that budget friendly (I learned this the hard way) but it is so worth it for the stunning views across the Musee de Louvre, and I ordered the cheapest thing on the menu

Milan/ Paris Fashion Week Highlights

Milan/Paris Fashion Week Highlights I feel like Milan can sometimes be sucked in between London and Paris, perhaps because the stamina of fashion month is beginning to drag, and the adrenaline is dwindling...but this season, that definitely didn't happen. Designers wowed audiences with bold, striking colour use, a playful attitude and inquisitive welcome to Milan.  Let's begin with Dolce and Gabanna , their collections are always so fun and combine classic, vintage shapes with bright, modern colours for a really visualy engaging show. I love their use of silk printed tailoring, combined with a mini crown, I mean THAT is runway done right, not too unwearable but at the same time a bit nutty! As always, we saw D&G's classic prints where they take relatable subjects, like a can of beans and fling them into high fashion. This season it was combined with lettering, which, being a lover of language, I really like! Lettering looks effortless, but still says "I do f