After a long week doing two London workshops as well as heading out to the great British countryside for a talk at the Photography Farm (I’ll be writing about the farm and sharing some photos we had taken soon), it was time for Gala, Shauna & me to head out to Paris for a whirlwind trip. It was supposed to be a nice and relaxing mini-vacation to end our time together, but as usual with us it was anything but! We were only in the city for two days but we still managed to pack in two photo shoots, a shopping trip (obviously), plenty of dancing, practising our French (oh how the locals must have loved us – not) and to drink as much wine as possible.
Three three of us have only visited Paris once before (which is particularly embarrassing for me as it’s only a two hour train ride away!) – Gala & Shauna on their last trip to Europe, and me when I did my Marie Antoinette shoot in 2010.
Being bloggers and photo whores (we’re not ashamed!) we knew we’d want some photographs to document our time in the city and so called upon our go-to photographer Lisa Devlin, to come along for the ride. The ever cute and enthusiastic Shell De Mar also tagged along, although I actually I think she invited herself! (I’ll be sharing her photos soon…) as did the beautiful Elbie Van Eeden - the only girl I trust implicitly to perfectly fulfil all my hair and make up demands…
Our apartment was provided by Go with Oh, who we partnered with on this trip. They specialise in European getaways and have apartments for rent in Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Rome, Seville, Vienna and Venice (phew!) I always prefer to stay in an apartment rather than a hotel when I travel. You usually get more for your money and you can get a real sense of a place when you’re not hauled up in a hotel. I mean where else would you find a teeny tiny lift of doom?!
Go with Oh really came up trumps with this amazing and perfect Parisian gem, right around the corner from the Arc de Triomphe. I’ve used a couple of apartment rental services in my time and I have to say the overall quality of the apartments offered by Go with Oh is second to none. Our place was spotless, well stocked and even more beautiful in real life. It was in quite a touristy area, but for such a short trip it suited us perfectly. The Arc was right around the corner and we could see the Eiffel Tower in the distance, just peeking above the horizon. I can’t recommend renting an apartment enough – its my favourite way to travel!
Stylists might pay thousands to hire such a beautiful space for a shoot and we had it right at our fingertips, how lucky are we?
Gala wore:
An Ouma tutu dress, a grey cardigan from Victoria’s Secret and her vintage engagement and wedding rings. Later she slinked into a black Anthropologie slip for some boudoir-esque shots in the bedroom (ooh la la).
Shauna wore:
A cross top from Buffalo Exchange over a vintage black dress and her trademark killer wedges from Minimarket. How perfect is the kitchen setting for her? The red tiles couldn’t be more ‘Nubby’ if they tried!
I wore:
I started in (what I’ve dubbed) my sequin galaxy jumper from Manoush. Later I changed into a custom made pink ombre tutu from Ouma, a plain grey t-shirt from Whistles and a black belt from H&M.
The large windows in the living room were just too perfect not to sit in with a giant tutu. I also certainly channelled my inner Carrie Bradshaw with this get up. I mean if you can’t wear a pink ombre tutu in Paris, where can you wear it?!
Thank you to Go with Oh for working with us on this project. If you’re after an affordable and fun honeymoon or girlie vacation idea, be sure to check them out! We’ll certainly be back…
The Gallery
Supporting Cast
- Photography: Devlin Photos
- Apartment: Go With Oh
- Hair & Make Up: Elbie van Eeden
These are stunning!!!
Did you guys ever have any trouble with Permits for shooting in Paris? Can’t find any info on the internet about it, any help would be so appreciated please:)
Gorgeous photos! I especially love the the ones of Gala at the end, something so romantic about the images!
Gorgeous photos! Looks like a really lovely time.
Hey Lala-lee – We had permission to shoot in the apartment but for the external shots (coming up next week) we were fine.. no problems at all
I love these, very SATC, very cool. I bet you needed a few days of…well, if not exactly chilling, then at least not working…after your mammoth Blogger tour!
Lovely photos x
Eliza – haha yeah im not sure it counts as work.. well it does i guess but it was super fun work!
OMG love it!! big tutu love, and ADORE the pink ombre!!! Gorgeous gals, gorgeous photography, stunning apartment, all round love
<3
Thank you Kat
!! You are such an inspiration! 
{blush} thanks Lela-lee – have fun in paris, its fabulous!
Love the shot of you standing in the window Kat! Sounds like you had an amazing time.
Gorgeous images. I can’t wait to see the rest. You all look fab!
what an amazing appartment – great backdrop for wonderful photos – loving the tutus girls….
Gorgeous gorgeous girlies, you are all so pretty. What an amazing place to stay too! x
Sara – ahh the joy of an amazing backdrop and a bloody genius photographer huh? We’re all right mingers in real life
LOVE these shots. The three of you look so super cute and I am totes in love with that apartment. Dreamy! x
Lovely dreamy shots and gorgeous light ! Im so glad you all had a blast doing your ‘work’!! Luck ladies x
hot damn im loving your hair right now beautiful xx
Thanks Abbey – its all clip in extensions! They’ve changed my LIFE! #obsessed
ooh la la très magnifique
Gorgeous photos and I’m very jealous of your trip to Paris. I need to go again, and soon!
Oh wow. I love love love everything about these. The light is so atmospheric and I’m officially coverting an ouma tutu. Cant wait to see the next shoot!
You girls so rock that setting.
Heavenly photos, very jealous, how fab you all look in Paris. Looks like you had a fun time.
You all look absolutely amazing! Beautiful pictures!
I love love love your pink ombre tutu! So fabulous.
I am loving Shauna’s hairdo in these photos, such a bombshell! You ladies look fab as always!
Each shot is lovely. We’re so happy to have hosted you ladies in Paris! You three rocked every outfit, we love the unique spin on every photo! Gorgeous light!