AMAZON FOR TRAVEL

Well, how appropriate was this for my latest Amazon post as we are currently traveling and as of this date, in beautiful Paris. These are things I either already had a love for traveling, and some things I bought for the trip. And all of them making things a lot easier during travel. Linking up with my dear friend 

Tanya from The Other side of The Road for her monthly Amazon link up. Oh, and yesterday I turned 52! No use hiding the number, lol!

Luggage Scale // Anti Jet Lag Tabs // Pill Containers // Adapter // Emergen-C // Tri-Pod set // Packing Cubes // Anti-Blister Balm 

 

Luggage Scale

Well, you know my bags are busting the seams! But at least this luggage scale keeps weight in check, lol!

 

No jet lag.

Last time we flew a long plane ride, I took the jet lag pills, but they were unavailable so I opted for this 1 Above Anti Jet lag tabs and wow, these things are amazing and will truly help with your energy level and Jetlag discomfort. 

 

Pill Containers

After seeing these Pill Containers on Mix and Match mamas blog, I knew I had to get them. They come in a pack of three so I gave my mom one, but not only are they great for your pills and much roomier, you can even keep small earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in them. Plus, I always take some extra pills like Dramamine, Dulcolax, and Benadryl in case we were to need any of those on travel.

 

Adapters

Mr. Nine heard that these Adapters were the best for European travel, and I love, but now they have USB ports. 

 

Emergen-C

In addition to taking the jet lag tabs, always before I travel even by car, I start taking Emergen-C a few days before. I like this one best. Gotta boost that immunity. 

 

Tripod

The tripod I used for taking pictures it’s kind of heavy so we got this inexpensive one with an additional remote under $20 you guys, but I can just carry in a bag for when a couple’s photo op strikes. 

 

Packing Cubes

I have talked about these packing cubes so much and I will shout about them from the rooftops because they literally changed my packing life several years ago. I bought a second set for this trip went for my carry-on suitcase, and one for my checked bag.

 

Foot Blister Prevention 

It always happens, one or both of us gets foot blisters. Mr. Nine just got some on a trip out west so enter this anti-blister balm blister prevention to put on the hotspots of your feet before you even go out to do all that walking.

 

Also don’t forget an Umbrella! I also got a travel mini hair flat iron that is so nice and compact and comes with a sleeve. 

 

I cannot wait to write my blog posts about the trip, hopefully you’ve caught a little bit on Instagram. As I write this I had not decided if I was going to share or not on stories. Love you all so much and thank you to those of you that sent me birthday love yesterday!

 

Happy Easter Week Ahead Loves!

 

 

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FRIDAY FAVORITES EUROPE HERE WE COME

Messy Bun, getting stuff done, EUROPE here we come!! 

Well Maybe...read at end.

Happy first Friday of spring! It’s about here my friends, and I’m over the moon Excited! But as always, lots of great Friday favorites!

  

1. Pink Houndstooth & Legally Blonde

You may remember from last Friday that my mom and I attended the weekly blonde musical and boy was it good! We had a wonderful meal to start at a new to our area restaurant called Fat Bird, where they made special (AND delicious) "Bend and Snap" cocktails just for the musical weekend!! 

I wanted something very Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon’s character in the movie) to wear to the musical and boy did I find the perfect outfit! The piece underneath is a DRESS and then I ordered the JACKET separately. I thought of taking that jacket to Europe, but not sure. It’s a beautiful pink, kind of orchid color with cream. Went to the bathroom and a girl said "SO Elle Woods, love it!"

AND the Shoes: Cecelia New York

Because of the weather, I was unable to wear these beautiful Cecilia New York shoes called The COOPER to the musical, but they will be on repeat this spring and summer because they are so beautiful. The ribbon ties also come in a solid color so you can switch out. So well-made and I love the Lucite heal. 

2. Purple Slip Dress

Isn’t that a purple for you! So in love with this beautiful Purple Slip Dress from Peppered with Leopard. My dear friend, Lisa owns this cute online boutique, so full of colors, great trends, and pretty pieces! Check out the entire site HERE.

3. Trench Coats

A Trench Coat, especially in the Spring, is everything! Trying to decide if I am taking both or not? This first Black/Brown one is so chic! 

This Tan One is the BEST Quality I've seen, 

will have forever in my closet!

4. Paris Shirts

Of course, some beautiful Paris items got me even more in the mood. This first T-shirt was a beautiful early birthday gift from my mama! Isn’t it darling with the little macaroons, Eiffel Tower and bicycle? Get tee HERE!

She also got me a beautiful Scarf and Card Set with a Paris motif also from Amazon.

 

This Soft Sweatshirt, I will wear a lot. It’s from Abercrombie, slightly cropped, and like I said, super soft! Of course with some Navy Spanx Air Essentials Pants! (Use code: CLOUDNINEXSPANX)

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK

Monday ~ Skincare Products I use Everyday

PINK SUITCASE & PACKING UPDATE

My sweet Mr. Nine got me a new pink suitcase, an XL carry-on called The BIGGER Carry-On to go with my pink carry-on bag. I love it I have course I will be packing my big marble suitcase for checking. You may have seen on Instagram, my stories for my sweet friend Jill from Doused in Pink created a fabulous travel capsule wardrobe for me. She is providing some amazing Virtual Styling Services. Check them out. Also got these new LUGGAGE TAGS!

MEMES

NOT A FAVORITE 

BUT A PRAISE JESUS STELLA MAE IS OK

My sweet precious girl being sick! Sweet Stella Mae vomited and had diarrhea all night last Sunday night. We got her into the vet right away Monday morning and she got admitted to the ICU, where she stayed for the next couple days getting intravenous medicines and fluid. As I write this, she is home and stable but with my subacute care and our trip is a little bit up in the air. The good news is she’s making improvements each day so please pray for our sweet baby and us!

Have a Fabulous weekend Friends!!

Cheers! Merci!

LOVE YOU!!

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xoxo

THE NINES ARE GOING TO PARIS AND LONDON!

Bonjour! And let’s go to the Pub! The Nines are headed to London and Paris! You may recall a couple years ago when I turned 50 and we were unable to do any big trips due to the Vid! I knew I just knew I wanted to get out of dodge this year for my birthday and more than just our normal Chicago getaway. I feel like this is the first year that the pandemic seems to be by the wayside.

Going to be lots of this going on, lol

Isn’t the title picture of Miss Stella Mae in a beret the cutest way to announce this trip! Sweet Grandma Giga will be taking care of her, but there is part of us that wishes she could go across the pond too, lol. 

How Stella truly feels about it since she doesn't get to go.

Dog Beret HERE // Dress HERE // Eiffel Tower HERE

Look at this precious Gift that was such a coincidence from my mom. She had ordered it for me for Valentine's the morning before I called to tell her where we were traveling. She didn't realize it had an Eiffel Tower in the globe part. And look it's as if the bears are Mr. Nine and I and he is presenting me with the trip along with Cherry Blossom (let's just say they are) trees that might be in bloom when we are there!! I LOVE IT!!

Get IT HERE

(it's so well made and packaged so nicely, 

the globe top comes off the mug)

I think between not being able to go the last couple years, everything going on with my dad, when I was sick a few weeks ago and everything with menopause led Mr. Nine to really want to do something special. It’s funny, I think he’s more excited about London and I’m more excited about Paris and there are quotes that are directly kin to that like the one at the bottom and this one:

I’ve heard London is one of the best cities in the entire world, so I am beyond excited! I think I’m probably equally excited about both, but on the morning of my birthday, I get to wake up to a view of the Eiffel tower, which is the ultimate cherry on top! Below is our Hotel.

9 Paris Hotels with the 

BEST Views of Eiffel Tower HERE

I’m even excited about the flight itself as will be sitting and hopefully sleeping in recliners. It’s an overnight flight, but I can never sleep on planes.  The first five days will be spent in London. We have found the most wonderful YouTube videos to help us plan our itineraries. A couple of my sweet Blogger friends that have been have helped me as well. On Saturday, we sat down, and we mapped out each day. London is very large, so you want to plan your days according to areas. One of the things I’m super excited about is, we’re going to do two very unusual afternoon tees. And of course, we will be seeing a show in the West End! Along with Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, etc. And something I am very excited about is just exploring the various neighborhoods.  

 

Then we will be on the Eurostar to Paris for five more days.  Since it is a different country, we will have to go through customs, and then we plan on being greeted at the most glorious hotel across from the Louvre with the Eiffel Tower view as seen above! Of course, I am so interested in the main attractions, in addition to the Eiffel tower like the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, Seine River, Musée d’Orsay, Tuileries Garden and The Louve.

 

This outfit is a strong contender for a London or Paris evening. 

FP Body Suit HERE // Faux Leather Pants HERE (AMAZING and great Price) // Belt HERE

Since the fire in 2019, Notre Dame is being rebuilt, so we are very sad we will not get to see that. We are also planning a day trip to the Palace of Versailles and that has me super excited as well. There will also lots of cafés, people, watching, croissants and banquettes eaten. AND MACARONS!!

 

Some of you may have seen a few hints on Instagram leading up to this.  A macaron and pastry shop called love Le Macaron & French Pastries recently opened in our town and my mom, and I went last week, and boy did that get me excited. (and how lucky are we and Stella to have sweet, stylish Grandma Giga taking care of our girl!) 

AND Just look at these clocks. It’s Paris time and my town time.

Express Blazer HERE // Joggers HERE // Nikes HERE// Hoodie HERE// Pin HERE

Of course, I am planning all the outfits like crazy and plan to be a little more refined for London, and a little more flair in Paris. Is packing ever going to be a chore, lol!  

 

In each city, we are going to take time to just wander on one day not stick to the itinerary and see where it finds us! 

 

We pretty much have our itineraries planned, but I would love to hear your thoughts; if you want to go someday, if you have ever been to either or both…what some of your favorites are? 

Merci and I LOVE YOU!

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