It’s hard to believe, but after all of my trips to France (and even living in Paris for 5 weeks when I was 17), I had never once ventured out to the countryside. My days in Cognac were so memorable and the scenery was just breathtaking – it’s making me crave a visit to all of the other regions outside of Paris that I haven’t explored.

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Blazer – Edun (bought it here, still one left | blazers I’m wishlisting: here for $79, here and here)
Pant – The Row (found it on super sale in black here!)
Top – Madewell (on sale here)
Flats – Hermes (in white on consignment here)
Purse – Mark Cross (here | also saw it on consignment for less in a beautiful camel here and in black here, or a similar box bag for under $300 here)

 Good morning and happy Monday! Back home from my whirlwind trip to Paris and ready to jump back into things. I didn’t nap all day yesterday, so I’m crossing fingers for minimal jet-lag… do you have any tried and true jet-lag cures?

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Trousers – H&M (here | similar styles: here and here)
Shirt – Madewell (the perfect fit in soft rib knit, I ordered an extra one in the same color! here)
Sweater – Margaret O’Leary (here and here)
Purse – Mark Cross (here | also saw it on consignment for less in a beautiful camel here and in black here, or a similar box bag for under $300 here)
Heels – Gianvito Rossi (similar styles priced high to low: here, here and here)
Earrings – Ann Taylor (here)
Watch – Tory Burch (here)
Lips – Shiseido “Rose Crush” (here)
Sunglasses – Linda Farrow (here)

Fall update with all things plaid:

 Good morning and happy Friday! It’s been a whirlwind week in Cognac and Paris! It’s my first time in the french countryside and I’m in love with the peaceful, beautiful change of scenery compared to my many stays in Paris. But today I’m sharing a look from before I left for Paris!

I’ve partnered with Neiman Marcus to share the sale news: it’s Chic Week at CUSP! That means that CUSP items are 25% off – and it’s time to check some things off my wishlist while it’s on sale! This top is Fall’s answer to the victorian-style tops that started popping up in Spring – it’s super soft and cozy, and will be perfect for cooler temperatures. Here are some of my picks for the sale:

• This duster cardigan: I tried it on and swooned. I absolutely love the length and that it would be a relaxed outerwear option for days when a coat feels like it’s a little too much. It’s at the tippy top of my wishlist.
• This slightly off-the-shoulder take on a blazer: This blazer is so unapologetically feminine – while still meaning business. I would wear it with black cropped trousers and black pumps.
• This blouse in black: It somehow manages to make ruffles look tough and edgy!

Thank you for reading and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Sweater – See by Chloe (here)
Jeans – Current Elliott (here)
Trench – Rebecca Taylor (here)
Heels – Gianvito Rossi (similar here)
Purse – Saint Laurent (similar here)