Mont St Michel & Pont Neuf

Outfit Details: 

Jacket: Wetseal

Shirt: Kohl's 

Shorts & Necklace: Ebay

Leggings & Purse: Target

Earrings: Modcloth

Boots: TJmaxx

When traveling to western Europe I'd always suggest a visit to Mont St Michel near Normandy, France. We went up for a day trip - just four hours to tour the little island wasn't enough. It was overwhelmingly beautiful-and windy. But it's been pretty much decided, I want to live there. And all the stairs are totally worth it. Also the island was the inspiration behind the village in Tangled as well as Prince Eric's castle in The Little Mermaid. 

Once back in Paris we went to Pont Neuf and got there just in time for the sunset. It was a beautiful day all around and I wore my boots down to the ground - it was totally worth it. I had a hard time deciding what pictures my last blog post concerning my Europe adventure should be of and in the end these won. Probably because despite all the places I visited and all the things I saw nothing could beat Mont St Michel. 

Notre Dame

Outfit Details:

Dress: Forever21

Sweater: Belgium

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is perhaps my favorite soundtrack of Disney, it made a trip to the cathedral necessary-twice. The first time was in the rain and was just a long look inside, the second time I forced my sister to climb all the stairs with me and go to the top-it was totally worth it. Just look at that last picture! The next time I visit Paris I'm totally doing that climb again. 

Bienvenue à Paris

Outfit Details:

Dress & Twisting Tree Necklace:  Modcloth

Outfit Details:

Jacket: Wetseal

Skirt: Modcloth

Top: Ebay

Shawl: Forever21

We got to Paris, checked in our hostel, ate, and then visited (climbed) the Eiffel Tower. My sister got the most perfect picture of me in front of the tower. We decided to climb the stairs rather than take the elevator-less of a wait-such a good story, though we were huffing only half way through. But it was worth it!

Reims and Cardiff

Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff, Wales

Outfit Details:

Shirt: Ruche

Skirt & Boots: TJmaxx

Jacket: Wetseal

Our next stop was France, but not before I got to go to Cardiff and visit the Doctor Who Experience! Cardiff was breathtaking and all the Doctor Who moments were a serious plus. I got to go with a fellow Whovian, which always makes the experience even more enticing. But Cardiff was just a day trip and after the UK, we hustled over to France. 

While we stayed in Paris we took a few day trips elsewhere and one was to the historical city of Reims-also well known for their champagne. 

Notting Hill and What Not

Outfit Details:

Needlework it Out Dress: Modcloth

Tights & Shoes: Kohl's 

Purse: Charlotte Russe

Necklace: Gift

We wandered Notting Hill one day before checking out Somerset House briefly. My journey was fifteen days so many of my outfits made repeat appearences, which is why the picture below is from Ostend, Belgium, where I ended my Europe trip after visiting my host family for a few days. I think I need to go back to Europe.

Shakespeare by the Thames

Outfit Details:

Plaid and Subtract Dress: Modcloth
Purse: Charlotte Russe

Outfit Details:

Afternoon at the Oasis Dress: Modcloth

Shawl: Forever21

Shoes: Kohl's

The first couple days in Europe I wore a lot of Modcloth, but some of my best throw on dresses come from them. Throw on dresses such as these are the best for travel adventures. When traveling anywhere, my favorite is perusing/walking around and taking in everything around. Sure, I still visit museums and famous sights, but I love people watching. One of the things that was a must do on my list in London was walk the Queen's Walk along the Thames. Along the bank we saw someone playing bagpipes and crossed a festival and caught the sunset, an almost perfect evening.

London Calling

Another reminder about far behind my blog is, last summer I went to Europe with some friends and just now I'm getting the pictures up. If you follow my instagram you might have already seen some of these beauties-I tried to restrain myself and not post too many pictures. We'll see how that goes. This is just the first in a row of posts of Europe pictures to come. 

Along the Thames

Steps of St. Peter's 

Outfit Details:

Dress & Shoes: Kohl's

Necklace: gift

Purse: Charlotte Russe

We flew into London and stayed there for three days. Even though I've lived in Europe a few years ago, it was my first time in London. From hanging out by the Thames to St Peters and then of course the last blue police box at Earl's Court, I loved it all so terribly. The only thing I could of done without was the surprising heat wave.