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The Night Before: Beefbar Paris

The wedding weekend really began the night before at Beefbar Paris for our rehearsal dinner. It was the perfect start, intimate, relaxed, and the last moment before everything officially began.

I wore a white lace mini dress with a classic Chanel bag and crystal Manolos. It felt feminine, timeless, and exactly right for the night before the wedding.

I loved that it still had bridal elements, but in a way that felt effortless. It was the perfect transition between arriving in Paris and becoming a bride the next day.

He wore a tailored blue suit, which worked perfectly against the Ritz backdrop and kept the look elegant but relaxed.

The Morning Of

The morning felt suspended in time, hair and makeup, steaming dresses, bouquets arriving, and those small moments before everything officially began.

We had the team from Bogarni for hair and makeup, and they completely understood the vision from the start. I wanted everything polished without feeling overdone.

For the wedding day, I wanted the hair to feel timeless, romantic, and effortless, something soft enough to complement the dress without taking away from it. We went with a half-up style with loose waves, which gave it structure while still keeping movement and softness. It felt classic, elegant, and exactly in line with the atmosphere we wanted for the day. Bogarni brought the vision to life perfectly, creating a look that felt natural and timeless.

For makeup, the vision stayed the same: soft, timeless, and elevated. I wanted glowing skin, neutral tones, and a look that still feels like me. Bogarni created exactly that balance, romantic, effortless, and perfectly in line with my vision of the day.

For getting ready, I wore a white satin set from Nadine Merabi with feather details. It felt playful, feminine, and bridal in a quieter way, the perfect look for those last few hours before putting on the dress.

Looking back, these are some of my favorite moments from the morning: sitting in the suite, hair and makeup finished, still in pajamas, knowing that in just a few hours I would be walking down the aisle.

Once hair and makeup were finished, it was finally time to put on the dress. I always knew I wanted lace for a church wedding; it felt perfectly suited for the vibe we wanted for the ceremony.

I chose the Chiara gown by Tom Sébastien, and it was everything I had imagined. The lace detailing, the structure of the gown, and especially the train made it feel incredibly dramatic in the most elegant way. Walking through the church with the train following behind me ended up being one of the details I loved most from the entire day.

To complement the gown, I paired it with a royal-length veil, which added even more movement and drama to the silhouette. Together with the long train, it created such a beautiful effect throughout the ceremony and felt perfectly suited to the scale and architecture of the church.

For the ceremony, I also added sleeves to make the look a little more covered and traditional. It gave the dress another layer of romance and felt perfect for the church setting. The combination of the lace, the sleeves, the veil, and the long train created exactly the bridal look I had envisioned.

First Look:

One thing that was really important to me was doing my first look with both of my parents. I’ve always felt like the mother of the bride can get a little overlooked on the wedding day, despite being such a huge part of the journey. I wanted to make sure my mom got to share in one of those special, emotional moments too.

Having both of them there made it feel less like a wedding tradition and more like a moment with the people who got me to that day.

Ceremony

We got married at The American Church in Paris, and from the moment we began planning, we knew we wanted the ceremony to feel deeply personal.

The church itself already had so much beauty and character, so we focused on enhancing it rather than transforming it. We lined the aisle with florals from Le Fancy Deco throughout the ceremony space and placed two large floral arrangements at the altar where we stood to exchange our vows. Our bridal party stood behind us, which made the ceremony feel even more intimate and surrounded by the people closest to us.

Music was one of the details we cared about most because we wanted every part of the ceremony to feel intentional and tell a story. My husband walked in with both of his parents to a piano version of Hallelujah, while the bridal party entered to It’s Always Been You.

I also walked down the aisle with both of my parents to the traditional Wedding March. Having my mom walk with me was incredibly important. I always knew I wanted that moment to belong to both of them, and it made walking into the church even more meaningful.

We decided not to do a first look, so this was the first time my husband saw me.

There was one moment during the processional that I will never forget. As the bridal party song reached the lyrics “let the doors just open wide because standing there is my whole life,” the church doors opened, and I began walking in.

After the ceremony, we walked out of the church as husband and wife to Something in the Heavens by Lewis Capaldi, a song I had planned as a surprise because my husband loves it.

What made the moment even more special was that he unknowingly ended his vows by quoting the song, without realizing it would be playing just moments later as we walked back down the aisle together.

Cocktail Hour / Reception

After the ceremony, all of our guests were transported together by shuttle to The Ritz Paris, which made the transition into the reception feel seamless and allowed everyone to arrive together.

Guests settled into The Grand Jardin and The Salon d'Été for cocktail hour while we took photos around the city. We chose to have high cocktail tables throughout the space to keep the atmosphere relaxed and conversational while everyone enjoyed champagne and the start of the evening.

The reception itself took place in The Salon Marie-Louise. For the dinner setting, we chose two long rectangular tables with our sweetheart table placed in the center between them. We loved the balance of intimacy and grandeur it created; it allowed the room to feel elegant and formal while still keeping everyone connected throughout the night.

One detail that was especially important to us was the dining experience. We hired an additional chef so guests could choose between beef or fish for dinner, and throughout the courses, wine, champagne, and coffee were served at the tables. We wanted the evening to feel thoughtful, elevated, and truly centered around hospitality and celebration.

We also decided to incorporate the speeches and first dances during dinner, which made the entire evening feel very emotional and personal rather than separating different parts of the reception.

One of the moments that meant the most to me happened at the end of my speech. I chose not to do a bouquet toss, and instead, I handed my bouquet to my mom to honor her on such an important day in my life. It ended up becoming one of the most emotional moments of the evening for me.

First Dances:

The first dances were some of my favorite moments of the night, too.

My husband and I danced to The Vow by Ed Sheeran. Between Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi, my two all-time favorite artists, I always knew they would somehow be part of our wedding day.

For my dance with my dad, we chose Desde Lejos by Emilio Fuentes. I fell in love with it because it tells the story from both perspectives. It begins with a father promising his daughter that he will always be there for her, while gently acknowledging that one day he won’t be. As someone whose dad has always shown up for me no matter what, that part hit especially hard. The song ends from the daughter’s perspective, almost returning that promise and reminding her father that she’ll always be there for him, too. Needless to say, there wasn’t a dry eye in sight.

My husband danced with his mom to Momma by Benson Boone, which felt like the perfect tribute to the bond they share and a beautiful way to honor her during the celebration.

Party:

And then came the party.

In true Cuban fashion, this was a huge part of the wedding, and the moment when everyone could finally relax and just enjoy the remainder of the night. We hired a DJ, but knowing we were in France, I spent weeks putting together a playlist of all the songs we grew up dancing to and knew would get everyone on the dance floor.

It ended up being the perfect mix of Paris and Miami, and a fun way to make sure our culture was part of the celebration. By the end of the night, every single person was dancing, and it felt like exactly the kind of party we had dreamed of.

To this day, it’s still the best party we’ve ever thrown.

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If there’s one thing this wedding taught me, it’s that the moments you’ll treasure most are the ones that feel authentically you. Every choice we made, from Paris to the music to the people standing beside us, felt like a reflection of who we are. Looking back, what stands out most isn’t any single detail, but how genuinely happy we were from start to finish. We spent the entire day surrounded by the people we love most, celebrating a love story that felt entirely our own.

And years from now, I know that’s what we’ll remember most.

All three had the level of service, comfort, and attention to detail you'd expect from some of the city's most celebrated addresses. None felt overrated, and none left me wishing I'd stayed elsewhere. Choosing between them is less about finding the "best" one and more about finding the one that matches the kind of Paris experience you're looking for.

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Shangri-La Paris

Shangri-La Paris was my first luxury hotel stay in the city, and in many ways it set the standard against which I've measured every hotel since.

What stood out wasn't a particular suite category or a famous view. It was the level of care that began long before I arrived. In the weeks leading up to my trip, the concierge team helped coordinate restaurant reservations and a shopping appointment at a highly coveted luxury boutique, making the planning process feel effortless.

I had also reached out to inquire about bringing my dog. Their response was accommodating from the start, but nothing prepared me for what awaited us upon arrival.

When we entered the room, it had already been prepared specifically for him. There were food and water bowls, a bed, treats, and even a framed photograph of my dog waiting in the room. It was one of those details that caught me completely off guard not because it was extravagant, but because it was thoughtful.

Beyond the service, I loved the hotel itself. As one of Paris's Palace hotels, Shangri-La has all the elegance you'd expect, but it never felt overly formal. The historic building, grand staircases, and beautiful common areas create a sense of luxury without feeling pretentious, which made it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience.

Luxury is often associated with marble bathrooms, Michelin-starred restaurants, and spectacular views. Shangri-La certainly offers its share of beautiful surroundings. Yet the moment I remember most had nothing to do with the hotel’s architecture. It was the realization that someone had taken the time to turn a simple request into a genuinely personal welcome.

Years later, that is what I remember most about my stay.

Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

My stay at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme took place during a particularly special trip: the week of my wedding.

Before we arrived, the concierge team helped coordinate restaurant reservations and a shopping appointment, which was especially helpful given everything we had going on that week. With wedding plans already occupying so much of our attention, having those details handled made the trip feel far more seamless and enjoyable.

When we arrived at our room, we were welcomed with balloons and a handwritten note congratulating us on our wedding. It was a simple gesture, but one that made the stay feel personal and celebratory from the very beginning.

The staff throughout our visit were consistently warm and attentive. Everyone we interacted with seemed genuinely interested in making sure our stay was memorable.

Of the three hotels, Park Hyatt was probably the least visually dramatic. The atmosphere felt understated, elegant, and comfortable rather than showy.

It was also the most affordable of the three properties we stayed at, which only reinforced how much I enjoyed the experience. Given its prime location, spacious accommodations, attentive service, and lower price relative to the others, it offered a level of value that was difficult to ignore.

Ironically, despite being the least dramatic of the three, it's also the one I find myself thinking about returning to the most. There was something about the combination of the spacious room, incredible bathroom, attentive service, and unbeatable location that simply worked. Park Hyatt felt like a place I could easily see myself returning to again and again. If I were planning another trip to Paris in the future, it would be very high on my list.

While Park Hyatt may not be the hotel that immediately leaves you in awe when you walk through the lobby, it excels at something equally important: making Paris feel effortless.

Ritz Paris

The Ritz Paris was the stay I had anticipated the most.

Not only was it my final hotel of the trip, but it was also where we hosted our wedding reception. My family was staying at the hotel, we had invested significantly in our wedding there, and for years, it had been one of those dream hotels I had always wanted to experience. It was also, by a considerable margin, the most expensive hotel of the three, which naturally came with the highest expectations.

And in many ways, it lived up to that dream.

The building itself is in a category of its own. Of the three hotels, the Ritz was by far the most breathtaking. The grand salons, the flowers, the historic details, the sense of occasion, the moment you walk through the doors, everything feels incredibly special. To this day, it remains the most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in.

Unfortunately, it was also the hotel where we experienced the most disappointing service issue.

When booking, I intentionally selected a room category above the entry-level option because I knew we would be getting ready there on our wedding day. The room shown online included a seating area, something that was important given how many people would be coming in and out throughout the morning.

When we arrived, it was immediately clear that the room we had been assigned was much smaller than expected and lacked the seating area shown in the category we had booked.

I went to the front desk to ask about it and was assured that I had received the correct room category. I even pulled up the hotel's website and pointed out that the room we had been given looked identical to the lower category. Despite that, I was repeatedly told that everything was correct.

It wasn't until my now-husband joined the conversation that the situation suddenly changed. At that point, the staff member acknowledged that we had, in fact, been assigned the lower room category. By then, however, we were told that moving rooms was not possible until the day after.

The hotel ultimately refunded the difference in price for the night, which I appreciated, but I couldn't help feeling disappointed by how the situation was handled. Given that it was our wedding week, that our reception was taking place at the hotel, and that multiple members of our family were staying there, I had expected a little more attention to detail.

What made it even more surprising was that, of the three hotels I stayed at before, the Ritz was the only one that did not acknowledge the special occasion in any way. Both Shangri-La and Park Hyatt welcomed us with thoughtful touches that made the stay feel personal. At the Ritz, despite it being the hotel where we were actually hosting our reception, there was no note, no small amenity, and no acknowledgment of the occasion waiting in our room.

Despite all of that, it's impossible for me to say I didn't love the Ritz. The hotel is simply extraordinary. My wedding reception there remains one of the most memorable experiences of my life, and the beauty of the property is unlike anything I've encountered elsewhere.

But if Shangri-La impressed me with thoughtful service and Park Hyatt impressed me with consistency, the Ritz reminded me that even the most iconic hotels can sometimes fall short of expectations.

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Over the years, I've flown the airline's long-haul Economy, Premium, and Business Class cabins, and while some upgrades felt like a huge step up, others were less impressive than I expected. Instead of looking at each cabin on its own, I wanted to compare them side by side to see what you're really getting for your money. From the seat and the food to the service and sleep quality, here's how Air France's three main cabins compare.

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Economy:

Let's start at the back of the plane. I've flown Air France's Economy Class several times on long-haul routes, and my experience has been a bit mixed. The seats are fairly comfortable by economy standards, especially compared to some of the airline's competitors, and the in-flight entertainment system is generally good, with a large selection of movies, TV shows, and music. On the other hand, the meals have consistently been disappointing in my experience, and many of the routes I've flown have been completely packed, making the cabin feel even more cramped on longer flights. I've also had a few less-than-great interactions with flight attendants over the years, though service can vary significantly from crew to crew. Overall, it's a decent economy product, but not one that stands out for the food or service.

Premium Economy:

If Economy was perfectly acceptable, Premium Economy was easily the most disappointing cabin I tried. On paper, it sounds like a nice middle ground between Economy and Business Class, but in practice, I struggled to see the value. The fixed armrests make the seats feel surprisingly narrow and cramped, and while the extra legroom and footrest are nice additions, they weren't enough to justify the price. On most of the flights I looked at, Premium Economy cost at least twice as much as Economy, yet the overall experience felt nearly identical. The food was the same, the entertainment was the same, and the service wasn't noticeably different either. By the end of the flight, I couldn't shake the feeling that I would have been better off saving the money and sticking with Economy.

Business:

Unlike Premium Economy, Business Class felt like a meaningful upgrade in almost every way. The cabin was clean, the seats were comfortable, and the extra space made a huge difference on long flights. The standout feature is Air France's new Business Class suite, which is a major improvement over the airline's previous seat. The added privacy and updated design make the experience feel much more premium. While the older seats are still solid and perfectly comfortable, they lack the wow factor of the newer product and feel much more dated by comparison.

Overall, Air France is a very solid way to cross the Atlantic, regardless of which cabin you're flying. While not every part of the experience impressed me, especially Premium Economy, the airline consistently delivers a comfortable and reliable journey. The seats are generally good, the entertainment is excellent, and when you get one of the newer Business Class suites, the experience can be genuinely impressive. Air France isn't my favorite airline, but it's one I'd happily choose again and again. Given the option, I'd take it over many of its competitors without much hesitation.

Thanks for coming along for the journey.

-Shells ✈️

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We’re not trying to pretend business-class flights magically cost nothing. We just realized there’s a huge difference between paying smart and paying retail.

We don’t travel this way because we’re reckless with money. If anything, it’s the opposite. Most of our trips are the result of planning, prioritizing, and learning where luxury actually matters. I’ll gladly spend hours finding the right business class redemption while refusing to overpay for things that add no value. That balance, wanting beautiful experiences while still being intentional, is really what this newsletter is about.

What changed everything for us was learning how points actually work beyond the surface level. Not just opening random credit cards, but understanding transfer partners, airline alliances, hotel programs, redemption values, timing, and how to move points strategically instead of impulsively.

Over time, we realized that luxury travel becomes much more realistic when you stop thinking of points as occasional bonuses and start treating them like part of your overall financial strategy.

We’ve experimented with other cards over the years, but the Amex Gold and the Capital One Venture X are the two that have stayed consistently in our rotation. They complement each other well, and more importantly, they fit naturally into the way we already live and spend.

We use the Amex Gold heavily for everyday categories like dining and groceries, which is where a huge portion of our points come from. It’s one of those cards that quietly racks up points faster than people expect when you consistently put normal spending through it.

The Venture X has become one of our favorite travel cards overall. Between the lounge access, travel credits, transfer partners, and overall travel perks, it’s the card that makes the airport and flying experience feel noticeably smoother and more elevated.

Neither card is “magic,” and we’re definitely not the kind of people opening ten new cards a year trying to game the system. We just found a setup that works for us and learned how to maximize it intentionally over time.

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The most important part of all of this, and the part people online don’t emphasize enough, is that points only make sense if you’re financially responsible with credit cards. We have never carried a balance on any of our cards, ever. The second you start paying interest, the value of the points disappears quickly.

We also never spend beyond our means just to hit a welcome bonus or minimum spend requirement. If we can’t naturally reach it through normal spending, we skip it. The goal is to make your existing spending work smarter, not to create new spending in the name of “free” travel.

One of the biggest mindset shifts for us was learning to treat credit cards like debit cards, never like borrowed money. We only use them for purchases we were already going to make regardless, groceries, dining, bills, travel, everyday spending, not because the credit is available.

To maximize points, we try to put as much of our spending as possible onto one card instead of scattering purchases across multiple accounts. But the system only works because we stay extremely aware of what’s actually being spent. After almost every transaction, we transfer that same amount from our checking account into a separate account labeled “Bills,” which is what we use to pay off the credit card at the end of the month. (Shoutout to my brother and sister-in-law for teaching us this hack when we were teenagers)

It sounds simple, but it completely changed the way we manage money. It keeps us from overspending, helps us see exactly how much we truly have left to spend, and makes it almost impossible to accidentally fall into debt while still benefiting from the points and perks.

One of the clearest examples of how powerful points can be was our honeymoon. If we had paid cash for the flights alone, the total would have been upwards of $60,000 since every flight was booked in business or first class, which is honestly not something we ever would have spent out of pocket.

Instead, we booked the flights using around 800,000 points and paid roughly $4,500 in taxes and fees. We had been using points for years, but this was our biggest redemption yet, the kind of trip that reminded us why we've been so intentional about earning and saving points in the first place.

Experiences that once felt reserved for celebrities, executives, or people constantly flying internationally suddenly became accessible in a way that still felt financially intentional. Not “free,” and definitely not effortless, but possible.

And because the flights didn’t consume such a huge portion of our budget, we were able to stay at hotels that normally would have felt completely out of reach for us. Instead of compromising on the rest of the trip after booking expensive flights, we had room to fully enjoy the experience once we arrived.

That’s one of the biggest advantages of points that people don’t talk about enough. Sometimes it’s not about traveling for free, it’s about creating room for experiences that would otherwise feel impossible.

My goal isn’t to convince anyone to travel exactly the way we do. It’s simply to share what’s worked for us, the mistakes we’ve made along the way, and the strategies that have allowed us to experience more of the world than we ever thought possible.

We'll get into the specifics soon, transfer partners, redemptions, flight searches, mistakes to avoid, and the strategies we actually use. But for now, consider this the beginning of the story.

-Shells ✈️

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Here’s how I’d spend one week in Paris.

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Day 1: Arrive and Meet the City Slowly

Start in Le Marais.

Spend the first day walking rather than scheduling. Browse small boutiques, stop at cafés, and let jet lag be an excuse to move slowly.

Walk toward Place des Vosges, one of the prettiest squares in the city. Slip into the corner archway for an often-missed hidden gem and follow the passage into Hôtel de Sully.

Suddenly, the noise of the square disappears, and you arrive at a quiet courtyard garden framed by stone arches and greenery. Pause here for a few minutes and enjoy the calm before stepping back into Paris. End the evening with a walk along the Seine River.

Day 2: The Classic Paris Day

Morning at the Louvre Museum, but don’t try to see everything.

Afterward, stop at Palais-Royal to wander through its peaceful garden and admire the black and white columns tucked inside the courtyard, one of those quiet Paris spots that feels slightly hidden.

From there, walk through the Tuileries Garden and continue toward Place de la Concorde.

Cross over to Pont Alexandre III, one of the prettiest bridges in Paris, and take your time walking along the Seine. Nearby, you can stop at the Petit Palais or simply enjoy the views around the river and gardens.

End the afternoon around the bridge and riverbanks before heading back into the city.

Day 3: Montmartre Day

Start the morning at Wall of Love (Le Mur des Je t’aime) and spend some time wandering the little boutiques and side streets around Montmartre before making your way uphill.

Continue toward Sacré-Cœur Basilica, stop at the base of the stairs for the iconic “sinking house” photo illusion (La Maison Qui Coule). You don’t need to go up first; it’s right there at the bottom, and you can continue up that same street toward the artists’ square at Place du Tertre.

Leaving the square, walk along Rue Norvins and pass Le Consulat, one of Montmartre’s most photographed cafés that feels frozen in time. Then turn onto Rue des Saules toward the famous pink house, La Maison Rose.

From there, continue up Rue des Saules and turn left onto Rue Saint-Vincent to find the ivy-covered wall where the little Montmartre train passes by. An easy spot to miss, but one that feels straight out of a movie, and personally, one of my favorites

Afterward, make your way downhill through Montmartre toward Moulin Rouge and end the day around the lively streets below the hill.

This is the Paris movie scene day, full of hidden corners, photo spots, and streets made for wandering.

Day 4: A Local Day on the Left Bank

Start the morning with breakfast near the Eiffel Tower, around Rue de l'Université, so you can take photos afterward from one of Paris’ most iconic viewpoints.

From there, head to Le Bon Marché, a quieter and more local-feeling version of Galeries Lafayette. Don’t miss La Grande Épicerie de Paris next door, where you can browse French specialties and pick up the famous butter to take home.

Spend the afternoon at Luxembourg Gardens, find a green chair, slow down, and enjoy one of the prettiest parks in Paris. Before leaving, make sure to walk over to the hidden Medici Fountain tucked inside the gardens.

From there, continue to Panthéon and admire the grand architecture overlooking the Latin Quarter. It’s an easy walk from the gardens and a beautiful stop to end the afternoon on the Left Bank.

Day 5: The Elegant Side of Paris

Start the morning with breakfast around Place Vendôme, one of the most elegant corners of Paris, and a beautiful area to wander before the city gets busy.

From there, spend some time shopping around Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, browsing the Parisian boutiques, luxury storefronts, and side streets before continuing.

Walk to Palais Garnier and take some time to admire the grand architecture and interiors.

Continue to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and head up to the free rooftop terrace for panoramic views over Paris, the rooftops, Palais Garnier, and city landmarks in the distance (Including a sneak peek of the Eiffel Tower).

Afterward, make your way toward the Arc de Triomphe and go up to the top for one of the best views in Paris. From above, you can see the city stretching out in every direction.

Spend the rest of the afternoon walking down the Champs-Élysées, stopping for cafés, shopping, or simply enjoying one of Paris’ most iconic streets.

Finish the evening around the avenue before heading back.

Day 6: Notre Dame

Start the morning around Île Saint-Louis and wander the quiet streets before the city gets busy.

Make your way toward Notre-Dame Cathedral and stop at Sainte-Chapelle to admire its famous stained-glass windows.

Before crossing the river, stop by Shakespeare and Company, one of Paris’ most iconic bookstores.

Continue walking to Hôtel de Ville and explore the surrounding streets.

From there, stroll along Rue de Rivoli, stopping wherever Paris pulls you in, before continuing toward Pont Neuf.

Keep walking along the Seine to Pont des Arts, one of the prettiest spots for river views and a quiet pause, then continue to Musée d’Orsay to finish the afternoon surrounded by Impressionist art.

Day 7: Optional Day Trip + Trocadero

Keep this day open.

Use it to slow down, revisit a favorite neighborhood, return to that café you can’t stop thinking about, do some last-minute shopping, or simply wander Paris without a plan. Sometimes the best Paris days are the ones with nowhere to be.

If you prefer a day trip, this is also the perfect time to visit the Palace of Versailles or escape the city for a few hours.

After sunset, take the metro to Trocadéro.

Exit the station and walk out toward the square, then look left. You can thank me later!

The view opens up to the full Eiffel Tower standing directly in front of you, framed by the gardens and fountains below. It’s my absolute favorite view of the Eiffel Tower and one of those Paris moments that never loses its magic.

Stay through the evening because once night falls, the Eiffel Tower sparkles every hour during the first five minutes.

Finish the night with drinks nearby and take in one last view of Paris, the perfect ending to the trip and one last memory before saying goodbye to the city.

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Paris isn’t a city you can complete in a few days. A week is just enough time to begin missing it before you leave.

And while I’ll never say no to a good handbag collection, I’ve always preferred collecting moments.

Boarding passes tucked into bags I should probably clean out. Photos of beautiful streets I promised myself I’d remember forever. Outfits worn for dinners that lasted longer than expected. Small memories that somehow become the ones that stay.

This space was created for all of it.

The trips that inspire us. The outfits we remember. The places that feel like they belong in a postcard.

A little about me: I recently got married, I am starting Dental school and moving to a different state this August, and I’m a Frenchie mom, which means life is usually a mix of airport searches, study sessions, travel planning, and chaos in the best way.

Here, you’ll find travel diaries, fashion notes, destination edits, packing lists, favorite finds, and the stories behind it all.

Think of this as a collection of style, places, and moments worth keeping.

Welcome! I’m happy you’re here.

-Shells ✈️🤍