Whenever I’m feeling uninspired with my closet I always go back to the basics. I think about what I would wear if I was in Paris and lean into the staples that I love in my wardrobe. What I love about (stereotypical) French girl style is it doesn’t try too hard. It is classic, full […]

London Fall Outift

French Wardrobe Staples For Fall

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August 27, 2025

Tuileries Park in Paris

In my opinion, visiting Paris is magical anytime of year but given how much I enjoy the season of Fall, I am partial to Autumn in Paris. A trip to Paris in Fall often means you’ll be blessed with beautiful weather, less tourists and a quieter, slower pace than Spring & Summer offer. For me, […]

What to Do in Paris in Autumn

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August 25, 2025

Happy Friday! I had a productive week at home and enjoyed a few moments poolside while also enjoying a bit of feels-like-fall weather here in New York. Relatedly, I have been deep in Fall-mode this week. I am prepping a bunch of posts for both here on w&w and The Noteworthy Edit for next month […]

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The Weekly Edit

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August 22, 2025

Outfit Bash Blazer Celine Bag

Following the positive feedback shared with my Favorite Shoes and Favorite Jeans posts, I’ve now got a post outlining my bag collection featuring my favorites and most worn bags. It’s been refreshed and updated with all my latest additions to my collection! Plus I’m sharing bags on my wish list, too at the bottom of […]

My Bag Collection

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August 21, 2025

If you’ve been paying attention to fashion over the last few years, you may have heard about “quiet luxury.” It’s not so much a trend as it is a shift—a mindset around style that leans into understated elegance, timeless tailoring and refined quality. Think: fewer logos, more thoughtful fabrics. Less flash, more polish. And while […]

20 Quiet Luxury Brands to Know at Every Price Point

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August 19, 2025

What to see in the Loire Valley, France

Fall is my favorite time to visit France. The summer rush is gone and you can be pleasantly surprised with late summer weather well into Fall this time of year. But as autumn starts to arrive and the colors begin to change – it’s nothing short of magic.  I also love planning outfits when I […]

What to Pack for France in Fall

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August 18, 2025

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