“How much further is it? It seems like we have gone in a circle.” sighs my husband as we walk.
I glance down at my phone and realize I asked for driving directions, not walking directions. We have, in fact, made almost a complete circle. Before he sees the metro station where we originally started I say “Let me refresh the GPS.”
“How much further?” my son asks.
“Let’s stop for a minute and get a cold drink.” We duck into a cafe and order two iced teas and an Orangina.
As we cool off I say “It’s really close and I promise not to take too long. I just really want to see it.”
“OK.”
“We can catch the metro back to the hotel without a transfer. We will be back in no time.”
We set out again. This time I am careful to click the walking icon. We walk for a few minutes and I spot it on the corner. There is a line to get in and a cute set up with water and coffee. My husband spots the line and sighs loudly. Luckily it only takes a few minutes. My boys sit in the shoe area until a man comes over and invites them to go downstairs. I look around and notice the line for the fitting room is long as is the check out.
A few minutes later I get a text from my husband “Take your time. We have snacks. There is a movie down here.” Whoever came up with the idea to have a “Cinema” in the basement was a genius. Most of my shopping on this trip has been solo in the late afternoon when my boys have their required siesta, but now I don’t feel pressured and rushed.
I look at the blouses and spot one I love. I ask for my size. A few agonizing minutes later the sales lady returns. I caress it and I go to brace the dressing room line. It is now much shorter. I try it on. We are a match. I happen to be wearing white denim; the blouse’s length and ecru color are perfect.
I text my husband to make sure they are still OK. I get in line and debate whether or not to add a couple of clutches as well. Just as I get to the cashier, my husband and son emerge from “the cinema” downstairs.
The lace top (which is now sold out – I have linked a few great options below) was worth the walk and the wait. I was thrilled to check out Sezane at L’Appartement in Paris. My husband and son enjoyed their rest in the cinema. It was the perfect spot on our last day in Paris after logging well over 100k steps
For a recent lunch in La Jolla, I styled the top with white denim, my Ark bag, sunglasses and denim slides.
Lace top (similar here, here, here, here and here)
Cult Gaia Ark bag in Large (also here).
Happy Styling!
XO,
JAE
the navy leopard 