At the end of this month I will be traveling to Paris with my mom and sister. I have been practicing basic words and phrases in French…I definitely won’t be able to hold a conversation, but I feel like the natives might appreciate my efforts?
Buster thinks I should try harder, but whatevs. 😉
Below is my *wishlist* for the flight to France.
Dilemma: I am most comfortable in dresses. But with all the walking we will be doing, I know I should wear sneakers. [Dresses and sneakers?? No thanks.]
Do you have any recommendations? Comfy, yet stylish, shoes? That won’t make my ankles feel like they are about to snap?
p.s. I found the airplane earrings at Taxi Taxi here in Houston. woohoo! 😉
Those ballet pumps would be fine.
I love Paris – one of my favourite holiday destinations.
"Ou a….. " is a useful phrase. "Ou a la supermarche?" "Ou a la toilette?" ta da!
My most useful phrase on the most recent trip was "Je voudrais deux bilets pour la Metro pour deux jours s'il vous plait"
Ou a is where is btw
So bonne chance pour le voyage a Paris 🙂
thank you! i used context clues to figure out what you had typed up. 🙂
I own a brown pair of skechers "bikers" flats, and I absolutely LOVE them. They are so cute and comfortable, and are made for lots of walking. My feet never get sore while wearing them! They also have various colors and styles.
http://www.skechers.com/women/styles/dress-shoes/dress-flats
thanks, chelsea! a couple of those are really cute!
YAY FRANCE!
Also… I wanted to personally invite you to participate in The Womanifesto Challenge link-up… I would love to read yours:)
xoxox,
Jes
http://www.themilitantbaker.com/2012/07/new-link-upthe-womanifesto-challenge.html
First, I think you must do your best to learn basic French for basic situations. I've never been, but I've been told that the French will expect it of you, and think that you're rude if you want them to speak English.
I also think you're better off in a dress and a non-sneaker shoe. Especially because shoes that are too comfy will make you look like a tourist. I'd try a high-quality, supportive flat. Don't forget to break it in first!
thanks kelly! i will continue to learn my little blurbs. and yes, definitely must break shoes in first… 😀
awwww, cute doggie and cute fashion choices…have fun! So jealous!
Oh so jealous! I went to France when I graduated high school and I would give just about anything to go again! You should go to Monet's garden. I never made it out of the city, except for Versailles, but that should be amazing. Also, Versailles. Uh-mazing.
Oh and ballet flats should be fine–maybe getting a sole insert for more support?
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I am so incredibly envious! I took French for 7 years and honestly don't remember very much! How is that possible?! I have always wanted to go to France, someday I'll get there! I know you are going to have an amazing time, fill us with massive over the top picture posts and amazing stories of adventures.
trisha
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I love her!!! I also love your cute Paris outfit picks 🙂
xo Teresa
http://www.delightfullydarling.com
Enjoy your trip to France! My husband and I were just there last year for our honeymoon. We got to use a little bit of French that we learned when we were in the south, but it seemed like every time we tried to speak French in Paris, it was pretty obvious that we were American and they would immediately start speaking to us in English. It's still fun to try 😉
As for the shoes, I highly (highly highly highly) recommend these:
http://www.zappos.com/teva-mush-frio-ballerina-canvas-grey
They're super cute, versatile, and the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.