Answering your latest questions…Thanks to everyone who sent in this time around 🥰.
How I manage jet lag after years of long-haul travel.
Packing for Paris-London in September and October.
Comfortable boots for Paris in October (and whether they need to be waterproof).
Thoughts on the return of low-rise jeans.
Brands similar to Sézane.
Cute summer dresses with sleeves.
My favorite fall candles.
Broadway outfit ideas.
Classic shirt dresses for the office.
My tips for how to shop the luxury second hand market.
What’s next on my travel wishlist.
How I moved to New York.
The villa I stayed in with my family in the South of France.
+ even more.
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I very purposefully do not share Paris restaurant recommendations as it is a huge part of why we have our valued clients at En Route to Rêverie. I have invested a ton of time and money into vetting restaurants across the city and take a lot into consideration when recommending them to clients and I am immensely grateful to those who are paying clients that we get to work closely with to have the best possible trip to Paris.
FWIW I did get food poisoning from LouLou so definitely will never personally be going back to this (much over-hyped) spot!
Sometimes I barely notice it and sometimes it hits me like a truck to be honest. When I arrive to Europe I’m usually too busy and have so much exciting adrenaline I don’t realize any issues. Instead, I work to immediately align my body clock with the local time.
I more so feel jet lag when I come back home. Waking up at 3AM so often is rough and I find it hard to get back on a normal schedule when I return home to NYC.
That being said, I’ve stopped trying to “beat” jet lag and instead focus on shortening the adjustment period.
A few things that consistently help me:
No caffeine on red-eye flight days.
Ideally a workout the day I travel.
Hydrating before, during and after flights. (I swear by these delicious electrolyte powders.)
And if on a red eye I really, really try and get at least three hours sleep in-flight.
Getting outside into natural sunlight as soon as I arrive somewhere.
Relatedly - Walking, walking and walking even more - even when I’m tired.
Staying awake until a reasonable local bedtime. (This is key!!!)
No naps!
Not over-scheduling my arrival day.
September is one of my favorite months in Paris because the weather can swing between late summer and early fall. But every year is different of course so really depends what you may get!
It really, really depends on the exact weather report for the week you’re there though so check that before you start putting things in your suitcase. That being said, I think you can plan to bring:
One versatile dress
One pair of sandals if the forecast is especially warm
Early October is trench coat season and I have a variety of packing lists for London and Paris on my blog (they’ll all be getting refreshed in the next few weeks, too but as-is they are a good starting point!)
I’d recommend bringing:
A lightweight wool coat if you tend to run cold
A blazer for evenings
Layering basics
I wouldn’t pack a heavy winter coat that early unless the forecast unexpectedly calls for unusually cold weather.
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