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Patricia in Paris

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Location: Paris, France

This was my first time in Paris, and I fell in love with the city immediately. Paris has been on the top of my bucket list since I could remember so I could hardly contain my excitement the moment that everything was booked! I am an OCD planner so everything from outfits to places to go was planned down to the T! It didn't kick in to me that I was actually heading to my dream destination until I was landing in Paris. I had to snap out of it! This was my reality! Everything about Paris is so beautiful and picturesque. It didn't seem real at first, I had to pinch myself. I've heard from multiple people that they didn't have a good experience as they found the French people to be rude and/or snobs. However I had a completely different experience! Everyone we encountered from our Uber drivers, to our waiters and waitresses, and even those we came across in the streets were all so friendly. Granted I had to speak French, poorly of course, however it was good to brush up on my French again. You have to think about it in their point of view, would you like it if foreigners come to your country and you have to speak "their" language? My little tip for people who plan on going to Paris, learn some basic French. You will sound funny/horrible but at least they'll get a laugh at it and trust me you'll see a change in their demeanor. Coming here made me fall in love with the language all over again! We wandered through streets, admired every building and landmark, ate croissants and had rich French hot chocolates for breakfast every morning, enjoyed my fair share of French delicacies, and captured in pictures every little thing Paris had to offer. We walked EVERYWHERE and I was not complaining whatsoever. They say pictures are worth a thousand words, but being in Paris, despite all of the pictures I captured left me speechless. Every building and structure in Paris is beautiful. Also, French pastries are top notch. I don't think I can ever have a croissant anymore now that I've taste French croissants.

Beautiful architecture. World-known landmarks. Cute little cafes in every corner. Picturesque city. Beautiful language. Friendly people. How can you not fall in love with Paris? I can't wait to go back to this magnificent city. Next time I'll bring my significant other, after all it is the city of love.

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Brooklyn Bridge x OOTD

Fun fact: I am afraid of heights. If you've been on the Brooklyn Bridge you know that just straight below of this platform are honking, speeding cars. This is a wooden bridge so you can see the cars in between the cracks. Clearly you couldn't tell how scared I was as I kept a good poker face; cool calm and collected. It was definitely a quick shoot. As I had a couple of pictures taken I ran to the concrete end of the bridge and I was done. Maybe next time I can last longer than 10 minutes...or maybe even cross to the other side!

Aritzia || Jacket: Aritzia Wilfred Cocoon Coat (here) / Pants: Aritzia Babaton Cohen Pants (here) / Bag: Alexander Wang Bucket Bag / Scarf: Aritzia Wilfred Blanket Scarf (here)

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New York OOTD

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

I love the NUDES. I love monochromatic nude outfits. Don't let the pictures fool you this day was freezing. I'm wearing heat tech under my turtleneck and that scarf is a blanket. However my poor ankles froze.

Aritzia: Babaton Melvin Top / Wilfred Allant Pants (here) / Babaton Lawson Trenchcoat / Wilfred Diamond Mosaic Blanket (here) / Adidas Stan Smiths / Givenchy Medium Antigona (here)

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New York, March 2017

On March 9-18 2017 my younger brother and I flew to New York to attend our cousin's wedding. I fall in love with New York every time I go back. I love travelling however one thing I dislike is travelling to a cold place. I just hate filling up my luggage with bulky knits and coats and scarves. I realized I have never gone to New York during the summer time...when it's nice and warm. This time around, there was a snow storm. We were even stuck at home one day because it was horrible out. Everyone who knows me knows how much I hate the cold and being cold...I just get miserable and whiney. You know I love New York though that even the snow didn't bother me. It was nice to roam around Brooklyn, SOHO, Chelsea, Midtown, and of course the Upper East Side. I love New York for all of the photo-ops, places to eat, and places to go. I wish I could've had time to see a Broadway show...one day it will happen. One of my good friends actually ended up going to New York around the same time so we had a chance to hang out. It was super cold to the point that my skin was cracking and my iPhone died twice and had to go inside a store and keep it in my pocket to warm it back up. Little tip if you're going to New York in the cold: pack a battery pack, ALWAYS have moisturizer and lip balm, and heat tech will be your best friend.

My cousin's wedding was so elegant, regal, and beautiful. It was so nice to all come together and celebrate two becoming as one. I call them mom and dad. What was also nice was reconnecting with my New York family. It was heart warming to be around them all and laugh and bond while we all have dinner. I sure missed them, I can't wait to go back...next time when it's warm of course.