september in paris & fall favorites from the shopbop sale.

shop bop top. similar jeans and here. red flats. red bandana. similar trench. bag. hat. sunglasses. (on sale for 20% off with code:EOTS17)

One of the best things about going to Paris in September is the beautiful fall weather.  I live for a good crisp in the air, and Paris was kind enough to oblige me with the dreamiest fall weather the entire week we were there.  Even in the rain, it was lovely.

You’re probably going to hear me say this at least a dozen more times, but it really was the dreamiest trip of my life.  I didn’t want to leave; I can’t wait to go back.

I’ve never been to Paris before so I can’t speak for the other seasons, but I can’t imagine a more charming time of year to visit the city than fall, when all the Parisians are bundled up in their stylish but fuss-free layers, necks wrapped up in scarves, their perfectly unkept hair tossing about in the breeze as they walk down cobblestone sidewalks.

There are so many reasons to love fall, but one of my favorites is how fun it is to get dressed.  Once it cools down enough to start layering, my outfits are a lot more interesting, and I feel my creative juices really start to flow again.  It makes getting dressed (especially on a trip- which can always be a bit challenging) so much more enjoyable.

shop bop top. similar jeans and here. red flats. red bandana. similar trench. bag. hat. sunglasses. (on sale for 20% off right now!)

One of the things I’ve learned about travel over the last few years, is how much light layers are your friend.  Temperatures can vary so much during a single day, and packing pieces that easily layer up and down is essential.  Plus light layers pack much, much better than bulky ones.  When I’m choosing which outerwear and sweaters to put in my capsule, I try to keep this in mind.  Unless it’s the dead of winter and I need some really heavy wool brought along, I try to keep my layers nice and light.

A trench coat is an invaluable wardrobe workhorse in any woman’s closet, and an important part of any well packed trip capsule.  I have to say, this beauty more than earned it’s space in my suitcase.  It paired well with everything else I brought and was so easy to slip off and on throughout the day.

My husband mocked me senseless for all the stripes I packed on the trip (I couldn’t help myself!) But even he admitted that this shirt (which happens to be on sale today) was pretty fantastic.  I mean, that pleated hem, don’t even get me started.

Shop bop’s huge fall sale officially starts tomorrow, but I have a code for you to start shopping it early today! So I thought I would round up some of the best fall must-haves below.  I always use these sales to shop my favorites from Madewell, English Factory and Endless Rose.  I also love to find a new handbag or a jacket, this is a perfect time to invest in my all-time favorite Karen Walker sunglasses.  See all my favorites below.

use code: EOTS17 to shop the sale!

20% OFF Orders under $500 and 25% off orders over $500.

Fall Favorites from the Shopbop sale: