Well, the official countdown to Europe has begun and we could not be more excited. This is a trip that we have been dreaming about and it is finally happening!
While we love to travel, this will definitely be a big trip for us. My husband, Austin, studied in Europe during college, and is somewhat familiar with Florence and Paris, but I have never been. We always knew we wanted to make this trip sooner than later, but wanted the timing to be just right. After praying over this trip for quite some time and patiently waiting, we are thrilled that it is finally here.
When planning this trip, it was definitely hard to narrow down our places to visit. We knew we didn’t want to be rushed in each city and it was important for us to to have the time to take it all in. After all, we don’t take trips like this often! So we decided that we wanted to see Paris, Florence, the Amalfi Coast and London. It’s crazy to think we will be gone for so long, but Austin was able to save his vacation days and together we saved our miles to help with all of the flights. I can’t wait! If you have any must do’s or tips for packing please please send them my way!
For today’s version of The Weekend Edit, I included some major sales (lots of name brands on sale this weekend!) and a few of my favorite finds. I am also announcing the winners to the TEACHER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY so be sure to check that out if you entered!
Thanks so much for reading and hope you all have a wonderful weekend! xx Ashley
- ANTHROPOLOGIE is having 20% OFF SITEWIDE (ah-mazing) use code XOXO at checkout. I have this Striped Tunic , this Fringe Vest and this Black Midi Dress on my wishlist. That dress is a little pricey, but I feel like it would go with everything and looks very comfortable.
- The perfect Faux Leather Tote is on sale for $31. I have this tote from last year, and it really is perfect for travel, work or even as a purse. Though it’s not really leather, I am still impressed with the overall quality!
- This Kate Spade Card Holder (featured here and here) is 33% off. I use this for my business cards and I love the pop of color!
- If you missed out on the Tory Burch sale a few weeks ago, they just added a ton of new styles all on sale. I have these ivory & black espadrilles and love them! I got my normal size.
- With our trip just a few days away, our travel consultant (Taylor is amazing) told me about this Seat Pak organizer. I literally just ordered one in black. I am looking forward to giving it a try and not having to dig through my purse the entire flight.
- So after Katey begging me to try TULA, I finally did and I am obsessed. You might remember me talking about my skin issues on here before, but I have been on a pretty strict regimen from my dermatologist. With that being said I was very hesitant to give this a try (especially since my skin was just starting to clear up). I was curious to see if it lived up to the hype, so I decided to try it for 3 weeks and see if I noticed a difference good or bad. I have been using it for about 3 weeks now, and I can honestly say I am having zero issues and my face is clear! It is amazing how well this stuff works! I will be doing a post on the line soon, but for now you will just have to take my word for it. Highly recommend TULA! PS- the exfoliating treatment mask is my favorite!
- It’s Mother’s Day weekend! I have a special surprise for my Mom and Mother-in-Law…can’t say it here because they read my blog 🙂 . Our day will be busy, but I am looking forward to spending some quality time with both families. Since we all live in the same city, we will be going to church & lunch with Austin’s family and dinner with mine. This is a wonderful holiday celebrating the special women in our lives, however, I know this day can be hard for many. Praying and thinking of those who are hurting or struggling this Mother’s Day.
Image via The Culture Trip
Anonymous says
It’s still chilly in Paris right now so a water resistant trench coat is perfect. Several pairs
of flats and 1 pair of heels and you should be good to go! Have fun!
Ashley Robertson says
Hi there! Thank you for your comment. I’ve been checking the weather and noticed the same thing. I just pulled out my trench coat and flats… thanks for the tip!
xx Ashley
jennifer mize says
Take band-aids specific for blisters (advanced healing blister) you can find them anywhere. While my husband and I were in Paris we took a bike tour that ended with a boat ride down the river Seine. We took the night tour the company is Fat Tire bike company, I kicked and screamed about doing it, I was not interested at all, it turned out to be one of the best things we did in Europe!!!
Ashley Robertson says
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your comment and advice! I will for sure pick up some of those bandaids…reat idea! I’m packing a few flats and sneakers, but you never know so I will definitely bring some along. I will do some research on Fat Tire bikes. That sounds like it would be a fun way to see the city. Thanks again for sharing these tips.
xx Ashley
Torey Beerman says
Wow, very exciting events coming up for you and Austin! You will have an absolute blast in all those cities…it’s a REALLY good idea to spend at least 3 days in each so you can really get a feel for the city and not feel rushed! I hope you have the best time, enjoy every single second of it! 🙂
http://www.toreystreasures.com
Ashley Robertson says
Thank you, Torey! We are very excited. I agree, I really wanted us to make this work to wear we would have a few days in each place so we could really get a feel for the city. We can’t wait!
xx Ashley
Beth says
Love Flight 001 products! We use the flight pack and it is great to have everything close at hand. I also use their blanket because I love the feel because I don’t like the blankets the airlines provide. Even though you are young, buy a pair of compression socks for such a long flight.
Ashley Robertson says
Great idea, Beth! I wouldn’t have even thought about compression socks. Thank you for sharing this tip! xx Ashley
Les Eve says
How exciting! I am sure it’s going to be a ton of fun!
http://www.lesleyandeve.com
klyellow says
Congrats on your upcoming trip! The Beauty Look Book blog has a really good post about what to pack for travelling.You may have to “search’ it,but it’s there. 🙂
Ashley Robertson says
I will check it out! Thanks for sharing 🙂
xx Ashley
Marissa says
So excited for you! Loving following on snap + insta of the trip & can’t wait to see more <3 have the best time lady xoxo