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Chantal's avatar

The couple with the straw bags — so great! And can’t wait to see you in that Chanel and carven 🤍

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

So good right?!

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Anne M's avatar

We would love to see the Chanel jacket

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

This will happen, promise!

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Maria's avatar

Thank you for this! You know a post is good when you don’t want it to end. Paris in January (which I never would have considered in the past) is now on my travel list for 2026. Now if I can only get my daughter to come with me.

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

Thanks Maria! The weather is not great, but still so much fun to be had!

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Jessica Miller's avatar

There is something about that first photo of you that is giving me very strong Joan Didion vibes.

The hotel looks incredible but I agree, I need light! Sometimes I think I wouldn't survive without my phone's flashlight.

I agree about boots elevating a look. I have one pair of Tretorn trainers that I wear in summer instead of flip flops but my "boot" for elevating my summer look is the espadrille.

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

Flattery will get you everywhere! Flattered with the comparison and regarding iPhone flashlights--had to use mine a lot this trip, lol.

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Sherry Frantz's avatar

Hotel Rue De Seine….. thank me later. Location is amazing, 6th arrodisement, walk to almost anywhere. Stayed there on repeat!

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

Thank you now too!

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Julie's avatar

Epic

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

Thanks!

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Katherine Quinlan's avatar

Excellent report on Paris and I loved that you included your daughter and what you both liked as I too travel with my design conscious 21 yearly daughter. Do you have a shopping list or recommendations for shopping and staying in Milan?

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

You know, Milan is on my list to visit, I haven't been in years. If and when I go, will share!

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Tanya Wheeless's avatar

Can’t wait get back to Paris. Did you put your packing list? Could you? I live in sunny Arizona and find chic winter packing tricky. Thank you!

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

Hi Tanya...it's in this post (just not in list formation). https://jenniferalfano.substack.com/p/winter-repeats-clothes-scents-and?r=iv2hb

You definitely need layers....was cold!

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Paula's avatar

How exciting about your Chanel jacket. I do love vicarious shopping. Also, second you on La Marine, it feels local and welcoming. The staff were very kind to us.

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Jennifer Alfano's avatar

I love vicarious shopping too and so glad you are a La Marine fan. They are so nice and yummy food.

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