Paris Checklist:

• Vist Merci , Colette, Goyard, French Trotters, Rose Market Vintage, Galleries Lafayette, The Broken Arm, Printemps, Carine Gilson, Bookmarc, Chantal Thomas, Princess Tam Tam, Spree, Chez Moi, Réciproque, Tom Greyhound, and other retail spots- Check
• Cruise Le Marais ( 3rd arrond.) and walk into stores we never knew existed - Check
• Shop at Marche au Puces (Porte de Vanves) - sadly did not make it.
• People Watch around the fashion district- Check
• Eat at many a local brasserie, Candelaria ( best tacos ever) , Rose Bakery, Colette, and of course hit as many bakeries as our bellies could handle - Check
• Tour around the Louvre, Notre Dame, Bridge of Locks, Walk along the Seine, Get lost in Paris - Check
• Walk as much as possible to take in the sights, sounds and smells. - Check.
• Drink heaps of red wine, eat cheese and bread - Check. Double Check.
• Find a load of inspiration for upcoming designs - Check.

Paris is an add-on trip to the London portion of my journey a few days ago. I'm off in EU working with Sarah S. from Urban Outfitter on some of next year's designs, and also sleuthing for other stuff too. Super lucky to get this trip, but it is not without a ton of work scouring the city for inspiration, design ideas, etc.

Still need to check a trip up the Eiffel Tower and a visit to the Marche de Puces off my list, but that can come on Saturday before the jump back to London--------- Portland.

I wish Allison (@asidrift) could have been with on this one, but i was lucky enough to have a travel companion in my new pal. ** Special thanks to our pals at ITC Accessories for helping make this trip a massive reality of radness for Sarah and I!

I love Paris - I love the way the people move, Yeh! I love Paris, I love the way the children groove- Alpha Blondy