May 16, 2022

Greetings From Paris

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Good Morning friends!

I’m away this week but I’ll be back soon! It’s our first trip to Europe since the Pandemic started and it feels like there wasn’t one at all here in Paris. We’ll be in Paris for half of this week and in London for the remaining time. We were incredibly blessed and lucky to leave very early AM on a charter to France this past Friday and we’ll take the Eurostar to London later this week and home by the end of the weekend on a commercial flight. I’m incredibly jetlagged but our first weekend here has been magical. But that’s to be expected when staying in Paris right?

I got to see my beloved friend and adopted “baby sister”, Leeza and when I get to London I’ll see my other dearest friend Libby! I haven’t seen either of them in three years! It’s rather sad how quickly time goes by without seeing those dearest to your heart outside of Facetime.

I’ve been to not 1 not 2 not even 3 but 5 different pharmacies so far. My skincare haul will probably be bigger than my fragrance one at this point. I met a beautiful, chic French woman outside the Louvre who told me my skin was so bright and beautiful! I felt terribly flattered by this as my makeup consisted of cheek stain and nothing else! We swapped skincare routines and she said I absolutely had to try La Roche-Posay Anti-Aging 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum which I immediately purchased a few hours later. Why I never tried it when it’s so easily available in the US is beyond me but it took a stranger to convince me it was a must-have. You know I’ll come home with plenty of goodies to review. I also brought two new purses! I needed another two purses like I needed a hole in the head but when in Paris right?

I wish you well this week ahead. I wish you all the energy you’ll need to get your work done this week. If you’re on a bit of a Spring break like us I hope you’ll have the best time whether it’s a stay-at-home vacation or off to some exotic island or country!

I’ll be back with new posts when I return. If I return! I may just convince my boyfriend that we need to stay here forever and live off Pain Au Chocolate while buying tons of skincare every day. It wouldn’t be a bad life, would it?

Take care of yourself and those you love. Be the good humans I know you are.

I’ll miss you all while I’m away!

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  • Rachael

    I would say have a fabulous trip but it sounds like you already are!

    • Isabella Muse

      aw thanks Rachael! I appreciate it none the less 🙂

  • Anna

    Enjoy your time in Paris! Can’t wait to hear your recommendations for what to buy at pharmacies there. You mentioned that “we” are traveling, I think I missed who we are?

    • Isabella Muse

      thanks so much! I’ll def post about it! I mentioned in the post my boyfriend and I.

  • kjh

    Great! Glad for you. There’s so much to do, if only in the museum sector. My temp landlord’s parents had a birthday bash at Versailles. Seriously. Now that’s the essence of high end living. Been twice, but no parties! Eat up, though pain au chocolat could do it. Enjoy. You’ve earned it.

  • Agona

    I’m totally jelly! We have a cruise to Norway planned in June. I’m excited because I’ve never been to Europe except for Iceland other than a layover.

  • Jenna

    Post some photos please!
    And this is no surprise to me. I always ask friends traveling in Europe to bring back toiletries. I don’t have a lot of said friends but it’s been a coup each time I get a European haul.

    • Isabella Muse

      I’ve been posting on instastories but will upload more when I get home 🙂 Haha I love a good Euro haul!

  • Anastasia

    Have fun while in France and London. Update us with your haul. Stay safe and enjoy all the delicious desserts.

  • MDW

    Try the Nivea here. I think the smallest tin is under 3 Euros. I heard the ingredients are different here from the U.S. ones.

  • Dee

    How much fun! So happy that you two were able to get away and are having a wonderful time. I immediately put La Roche-Posay Vitamin C in my cart at Ulta! Enjoy and eat a slew of pastries for me!

    • Isabella Muse

      HA! It’s so easy to get in the US not sure why I never tried it? Took a stranger to tell me I need it. I absolutely will Dee! 🙂 I’ll take of you with each bite haha!

  • Geri C.

    I’m sooo jealous! We haven’t been to Europe in 3 yrs either. Also want to return to Paris. We want to stay at least 1 month there & 2 months in Spain. Ooolala, how I miss those pharmacies. I’m sure you feel like a kid in a candy store. I know I did. Please give us the lowdown on everything you bought. At least I can live vicariously through your adventures. I can’t wait. Tell us also about any covid type restrictions if any. Have a splendid time.

  • Jennifer F

    Best postcard EVER!
    Enjoy your fabulous trip and let me live vicariously as I dream about the pastries and skincare….le sigh…and handbags!!

    • Isabella Muse

      ha!!!!!! thanks! I suck at good photos! Aw I wish I could have taken you with me my friend!

  • CE Winch

    OMGEEE Have a wonderful time. EAT EVERYTHING!! I can’t wait until you post the new goodies. Safe travels!!

    • Isabella Muse

      ABSOLUTELY eat everything LOL! 🙂 Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sandy

    The best place for products is City Pharma. There is a newish branch near Montmartre. You probably know this.

  • Rina

    Enjoy! We’ll be there in July, London/Paris/Rome by rail! Eat all the food and visit all the pharmacies!

    • Isabella Muse

      YASSSSSSS! Lovely Rina Def eating all the food lol! and def visiting all the great shops 😀

  • Suzy

    You’re adorable, and I’m jealous that you’re in Paris! 🙂 I always look forward to your posts and hope you are having the best time ever!!!!

    • Isabella Muse

      aw shucks thanks! I wish I could have taken you along! We’re having an incredible time thank you for your well wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ashe

    Show us the purses if you’re so inclined, please! Can’t wait to see the reviews.

  • Kristie Wilson

    Sounds like an amazing trip so far! Have a fabulous time!

  • Ashley M

    So jealous/ excited for u! I’ve heard Liberty of London is a must stop as is Harrods. Can’t wait to see what u bring back to review. It’s always so nice e getting compliments from complete strangers! I would have said jokingly: ” if only u knew how much money I spend on my skincare regime!”

  • Katie

    Have an incredible trip, you deserve all the Parisian r&r.

    oh and PLEASE go to Harrods for me in London!!

    • Isabella Muse

      aw thank you Katie! And I spent too many hours in Harrods lol!