PT Goes to Paris

Everything our newest member of the team brought on her trip to Paname.

We love to travel, and we love to see our bags out in the world. So when Xani—the newest member of Team PT—let us know she’d be in Paris for a week, we couldn’t wait to follow along on her aventure Française. In between visits to Versailles and the famous flea market in Saint-Ouen, Xani snapped a few shots for us, and shared her packing philosophy.

PT: What kind of packer would you describe yourself as?
Xani: I’d say I pack pretty economically! And I always make sure to leave room in my carryon for plenty of souvenirs.

PT: Which bags did you bring on your trip?
Xani: I created a sort of Russian doll: the Giant Tote was my catchall, and then I tucked the Belted Jane, a laptop case and a Little Buddy within.

PT: How did each bag fit into your trip?
Xani: The Giant Tote sat perfectly on top of my luggage, which made airport navigation a breeze. I also used it to grocery shop, to carry my baguette and pain aux raisins from Mamiche Bakery and it came in super handy when I was at the Saint-Ouen flea market because there were so many little oddities I ended up getting.

The Belted Jane was my everyday bag. I really only wear neutrals, and it was a great option that went with absolutely everything and looked chic but still held everything I needed.

I brought the laptop case for my laptop (obviously), but I actually ended up using it as a chic evening clutch as well. I love a bag that can pull double duty, so I’m really glad I brought it!

Small but mighty, the Little Buddy was my absolute travel VIP. I purposely chose the zebra hair because it was so easy to spot and used it to keep track of my necessities—passport, euros, lip balm—tossing it into whatever bag I was carrying that day. It was so helpful to always know I had everything I needed in one place, because the easiest way to ruin a relaxing trip is to panic about a missing ID. I’ll never travel without it.

PT: What was your favorite part about the trip?
Xani: Walking through the Petit Trianon at Versailles, imagining Marie Antoinette spending her days there with her inner circle. I could definitely spend the rest of my life in there, tending to the animals and crafting in one of the cozy cottages.

Quel rêve!

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