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The past few weeks after returning from Paris have been a bit of a blur. I am fifty shades of sleep deprived, but also incredibly happy. After five tube trips lugging our lives across London, we have finally moved out of our previous living accommodations and  we are now living in central London which is amazing. 

We have done so many fun things, some of them big and some of them small. But either way, they are all contributing to making this trip what it is.

How many people can say they saw Drake at the O2 on Valentines Day in London??? I will FOREVER remember this night and I can’t begin to describe how much I love him. I just can’t. Amanda and I also may or may not have had a photoshoot on a main road during rush hour popping champagne in celebration of seeing our husband. See photos below. 

 

 

 

 

This past weekend was the first one that we didn’t have any plans. Which I wasn’t mad about considering I have class and my internship every other day and haven’t slept more than five hours in what feels like weeks.

We decided to do some local exploring and stop by  a few cafes that have been on our list to try. You may have seen these on social media because thats definitely how I discovered them. Of course we had to take advantage of the photo opps, I mean c’mon now. 

First stop: Peggy Porschen Cakes

WOW. This place is so beautiful and an Instagrammers dream. I felt a little bad about the photoshoot that were having until I noticed all the other girls around me doing the same thing. 

This precious little bakery serves so many sweets that not only taste delic, but are just as beautiful to look at. I  felt the need to get everything but refrained at a single cupcake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know, I know…

This place is perfect, and I took way too many pictures. On to the next one.

Second Stop (not in the same day): Cereal Killer Cafe 

Yes. I spent £8 on a bowl of cereal, but it was well worth it. I stopped considering it acceptable to eat fruit loops and fruity pebbles on a weekly basis quite a few years ago, so this really brought me back to my childhood. Also- please take a moment to read over this menu! Unreal.

 

 

 

 

This same day we ventured around the area of Shoreditch, which if I had to describe I would say is a mix between Williamsburg and Philly. It’s pretty amazing.

 

 

 

 

Anyways, it was a wonderful weekend. I guess that is obvious by the glorious food consumed. Thanks for reading!

More posts to come, about my latest venture to Copenhagen:)

Meet you here again soon,

Sami

 

An outfit of the day on the streets of Montemartre, Paris? I think so. 

Embroidered Top: Zara 

High Waisted Black Jeans: Topshop

Gold Drop Down Necklace: Urban Outfitters 

Holographic Stan Smiths: Topshop 

 

 

Meet you here again soon,

Sami

You know that place you always dreamed of going, and you were just waiting for life to take you there? That place you used to see in your textbooks in middle school that seemed so distant and unimaginable? 

That place for me was Paris. 

“Traveling. It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller”

– Ibn Battuta 

2/3/17 •• 2/5/17

Adjusting is a weird thing. For the most part we spend our young lives in once place. We go to school, come home, we have a routine. We get comfortable. 

I didn’t know that this would happen to me while here in London. I didn’t know I would be so lucky to ever consider this place my home. I got comfortable. So on Febuary 3rd I left my little home in London, and went on my merry way to Paris. 

When stepping off the train into Paris, I couldn’t keep my smile down if I tried. My eyes were popping out of my head and I could not wait to step out onto the cobblestone streets. Little did I know this would be before reading a caution sign that read “WARNING: 192 steps ahead” and having to lug my obnoxiously heavy duffle bag through the busy and crowded metro station.

I could paint a pretty picture of my weekend in Paris and pretend it was all peaches and dandelions, but how boring would that be to look back on years from now? I want to remember the time we were walking in the freezing cold rain and hail for 2 hours to get to the Eiffel Tower to catch it sparkling at 11:00 pm on the dot, or that really fun time when I decided to break in new Stan Smiths and later  discovered blood stains on my new white shoes from being in so much pain. Ya know what I mean?!

However Paris, you were right. You are just as magical and perfect as you make yourself out to be, and I can’t wait to see you again.

Its hard for me to pinpoint what my favorite part of the weekend was, but you know I will happily try and tell you several anyway. 

Remember in the beginning of this post when I mentioned seeing those pictures in your textbook that seem so surreal? That was the Eiffel Tower. The most magical sight I have ever seen. Not only at night when its sparkling from top to bottom, but in the daylight when you have tears streaming down your face from the cold while simutaenously eating a banana nutella crepe (yeah. this was as perfect as it sounds). I don’t know how big or small I expected the Eiffel Tower to be, but it was beyond my wildest dreams. I stood there for a few minutes just simply staring, taking it all in. I found myself doing that a lot this trip. 

On Saturday we made our way to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees. This was also  larger than life and so beautiful (the Arc de Triomphe and the Louis Vuitton store I blacked out and ended up in). Did I mention the part where Amanda and I made a Louis purchase and then were served champagne? Yes, that also happened.

I believe our sales woman’s words were, “Would you ladies like some champagne to calm yourselves down and relax?”.  We then sipped (chugged) our champagne and lived above the clouds for the rest of the day♥

After doing some thinking, only a few words would accurately describe my weekend in Paris.

Magical. Croissants. My four years of French have failed me. 

I left Paris feeling inspired, in awe, and happy to be going home to London. Paris was just the beginning of my travels and that feeling in itself is hard to explain. 

Now its time for the photos. However, let me preface this by saying, don’t try this at home folks. Meaning, don’t stand in the middle of a  major highway to get a photo under the Arc de Triomphe, don’t jump on an extremely high ledge to get a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower, and you probably shouldn’t hold macaroons over a fourth floor terrace. 

Unless you really want to. Heck, who am I to judge. 

Meet you here again soon all the way from London,

Sami

 

*This post is a bit old, from my first few weeks here. Figured I would post it anyway 🙂 *

My first day in my Fashion Journalism class in London, and I cant help but laugh. If someone asked me a year ago if I would be sitting in a class learning about Hermes, Coco Chanel and JPG, interning for French Connection/Great Plains UK, and hopping on a train for a weekend trip to Paris in two weeks, I would look at you in disbelief and recommend counseling. But I am here, doing all of the above.

My life has changed drastically within the past year. While change is good, it can also bring a bit of discomfort and anxiety.

However when preparing for my trip abroad, my anxiety was low and my excitement was sky high. There is something so magical about having the chance to explore a brand new place and knowing the months ahead may be some of the best of your entire life.

A week and a half later, I am now finding my way in London.  I am starting the madness of school, my internship, and planning weekend travels. Also- I am convinced jet lag never ever goes away. I am struggling.

There is nothing more surreal than waking up in the morning and remembering you aren’t in the comfort of your home, next to your dog and a few feet away from your parents.

I thought this would scare me, a lot. But I’ve fallen in love with adventure, I love making new memories, photographing beautiful moments, and meeting new people. So no, I am not scared. I am excited.

While walking through tube stations and strolling around town, I am constantly feeling like I am in New York or Philadelphia. Its a bit deceiving really, but when I am reminded that I am walking the streets of London from the very few American accents, or the infamous black taxi almost running me over every time I step outside, I feel amazed time and time again.

While taking two classes here in London, I am also interning for French Connection. Yes… French Connection. Specifically Great Plains UK. I spend my days at work in the beautiful showroom surrounded by the most recent collections. Like WHAT. 

Somehow, someway I have only been here for 2 and a half weeks. I feel like it has been two months. 

I decided to compile some of my favorite photos I’ve taken while here in London. While not fashion related, I promise those are on the way:)

 

 

 

Well thats all for now, meet you here again soon:)

Sami

Cheetah cheetah cheetah cheetah rocking everywhere!

I have to say, I love cheetah print. Some may read that and get slightly nauseous, however others will definitely feel me on this. I don’t think it will EVER go out of style and the slightest touch makes any outfit complete. 

I’ve been on the hunt for a faux fur cheetah coat and found one for SO cheap. Like so cheap. Like 14 dollars cheap. Thank you Forever 21. 

When researching for a coat this was the first one that popped up and you clearly couldn’t beat the price therefore I didn’t look any further. Took some photos in this bad boy with Tali and thought I would show some fun photos.

By the way, I am addicted to outerwear and need to seek help immediately. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More to come so soon (after finals if I survive:))

Meet you here again soon,

Sami

As I begin to wrap my head around the fact that I leave in just a short 2 months for London, I have started my most important pre departure task.. creating my London fashion inspiration folder.

Being a fashion major and lover, one of the things I am most excited about is dressing to the absolute nines while abroad. I have to step up and STEP OUT when walking the streets of London. Not to mention, Italy, Paris and wherever else I find myself frolicking (this still feels like a dream and isn’t casual AT ALL).

I have been stocking up on some awesome pieces that I cannot wait to experiment with ie: leopard faux fur coat, another faux fur coat, and quite possibly a third. 

I have been gaining a majority of my inspiration from images that have been floating around in my head as well as various Instagram feeds and blogs that have been killing the fashion game. I thought I would share some of these posts that I saved and loved and maybe pass some inspo off to you!

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One of the biggest trends I have noticed is jackets and coats. They have become a fashion statement and are sweeping the stores. They complete a look in my opinion, especially those above. 

*Sidenote- purposefully left the Instagram handles in the photos so you could check out their pages, highly recommend*

Veryyyy excited to continue my shopping endeavors and really getting down to the nitty gritty when it comes to planning looks. 

Thank ya so much for reading, meet you here again soon:)

Sami