C'etait Incroyable...

Paris was like my Bali - soul cleansing. It was the perfect weekend away and ideal for a break before exams. It was a dream with the couture, champagne and crepes.

I've never really been drawn to big cities like London or Tokyo, due to how modern and industrial they have become. However Paris's architecture is hands-down my favorite that I've seen. The long windows with intricate balconies, kilograms of gold and copper shower the roofs and the oxygen from the crisp air reacts with the copper of the roofs to create a beautiful turquoise shell for the historic buildings.

In contrast with the hectic streets like the Champs Élysées, the Sacre Couer is so peaceful and tranquil, you can't believe that you're in a capital city. That was a very emotional moment, being able to look over the whole of Paris and barely hearing a peep (I cried:P).

Galeries Lafayette is enormous, I was not expecting it to be so beautiful and cultural. Every inch is filled with either designer pieces or the high street's best. I bought a few things in Topshop and Urban Outfitters, both outfits are on my Instagram @cerysmyfanwy along with more pictures of Paris if you want to have a look.

Oh and the most important thing - the food. Magnifique. I had the best steak of my life in Relais de l-Entrecôte alongside beautifully fried chips. The attitude towards food in Paris and the rest of France is totally different to the UK and a lot of First World countries and it has changed my perspective. You should eat food to enjoy it and for the taste, not just for the sake of eating, or because of boredom.

That's all I have to say because genuinely there are no words to describe this trip, hopefully these pictures will tell more about the stay. I might do another post in a few months that's more of a "Guide to Paris" from my perspective to give recommendations and comments on the places I went to. But for now, enjoy this collection of pictures, I hope the beauty of this city translates through these pictures :)

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The Shoes of Summer's Dreams!

I find it hard to express my feelings and emotions about these beauties. They aren't everyone's cup of tea I'm sure. But personally, they are definitely my cup of tea!

I originally wanted a pair of jelly shoes because they're very sweet and would go with everything. However, as I neared the shoe section in River Island, I caught sight of these. I tried them on and instantly fell for them but since it was the first shop I went to on my shopping trip, I made the classic decision - check in other shops to see if you like anything better. Well, nothing compared to these. I honestly couldn't stop thinking about them, this meant I had to get them!

These shoes seem to combine so many things, a mixture of trends and my style. The block heel, cut-out sandal style are the two main trends. Because of my skinny ankles, I was afraid of wearing a big, black, chunky shoe as I thought it would be too much on me. So when I saw this lovely, blush-pink colour with a white heel it was my ideal shoe!

I love how versatile these shoes are, you can wear them with everything because of its neutral colour,on-trend style and day-to-night elegance. They were £35 which I was pleased about because they're lovely quality and I know I'll get so much wear out of them!

If they aren't your cup of tea, I highly recommend River Island for Summer shoes anyway!

Hope you had a lovely weekend in the sun!