Many, many years ago, as I got older and as my lifestyle evolved as well, I really leaned into building a wardrobe of high quality pieces. I made a list of wardrobe essentials and decided to hone in my shopping on quality over quantity. I began to spend less at fast fashion spots and instead […]

A Fall Capsule Wardrobe

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September 24, 2026

The Best Fall Boots

I am a shoe gal through and through. I invest in my shoes and always want pairs I’ll wear again and again. With the return of boot season, I’m sharing the best fall boots for women, from everyday ankle boots and classic riding boots to knee-high styles, waterproof boots and dressier pairs. Many of these […]

The Best Fall Boots for Women

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September 21, 2026

Happy Friday from New York! It was so good to be home this week. The city had this delicious back to school like atmosphere and a few gorgeous crisp days of weather that made me so, so happy! The week was truthfully a blur as I attempted to get caught up on work after (some) […]

The Weekly Edit

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September 18, 2026

Meghan Donovan of wit & whimsy in a chic spring outfit featuring a striped cardigan, trench coat, and jeans, strolling through a London street.

As the founder of En Route to Rêverie, I feel so lucky that traveling to London is actually part of my job and I come to London often to scout and shoot.  I love planning my daily outfits — I take into account what activities I have planned, the weather, how I can mix and match […]

What to Wear in London

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September 17, 2026

I’ve been shopping Sézane for more than a decade now, ever since I first discovered the brand’s Paris L’Appartement store in 2015. Over the years, I’ve amassed quite a collection of Sézane coats, sweaters, blazers, trousers and accessories, but I continue to think fall is where the French brand shines brightest. For Fall 2026, Sézane […]

Paris Fall Outfit in the Palais Royal Gardens featuring Gucci loafers and a striped sweater by LaLigne and blazer

Sezane Fall Collection: Fall New Arrivals from My Favorite French Brand

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September 16, 2026

What Sneakers to Pack for Europe

As the founder of En Route to Rêverie, I help travelers plan highly personalized trips to France and the UK every single week — and one of the most common packing questions I receive is this: What shoes should I pack for Europe? The truth is, the best shoes for Europe can absolutely make or break […]

What Shoes to Pack for Europe

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September 15, 2026

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