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My Essential Accessories for Europe

December 10, 2014 by Jean Holy Smithereens 8 Comments

For my recent trip to Europe, I decided to keep things minimal. For one, my bags were filled with gear and conference materials. And second, Europe is a place where you really don’t want to stand out looking like a tourist.

I only have three essential accessories for this Europe trip. Yes, just THREE!

1.)ย Oversized Sunglasses

Prada Baroque sunglasses
Prada Baroque sunglasses

Not only are they classic, oversized sunnies also are a quick “look lively” accessory. I rarely had time to do my makeup when I was in Europe – after all, most European women do not wear full makeup! So quickly putting this on ย makes you look put together in an instant.

I got the Prada Baroque sunglasses online from Get Glasses.

wearing the Prada Baroque sunglasses in Rome
wearing the Prada Baroque sunglasses in Rome

The Baroque-style design on the hinge is really flattering especially when you wear your hair up.

As for me, the best part is that it hides most of my face because I rarely got sleep! haha ๐Ÿ™‚ And even if they were huge frames, it wasn’t heavy and I didn’t have problems of it sliding down my nose.

The sunnies also proved to be versatile as I was able to wear them with any clothing and colour.

2.) An all -around lip colour

Prada Baroque sunglasses and Chanel Mademoiselle lipstick
Prada Baroque sunglasses and Chanel Mademoiselle lipstick

Chanel Mademoiselle is my go-to lipcolour. It’s MLBB ( My lips but better), and it suits both a semi or non – made up face to a full made up face.

Unlike most lipsticks, this one is really moisturising and there’s no need for me to apply lip balm underneath. Retouching is also easy – no mirror required.

3.) A huge camera bag

that's my camera bag!
that’s my camera bag!

A camera bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag is what I needed in Europe. That bag was able to fit: a 13-inch ultrabook, a DSLR Camera (Canon 60D), a Samsung Galaxy GC 100, a huge wallet, and ALL OTHER thingamajigs. It’s magic! My bag is from Jo Totes.

So there you go, just 3 essentials which helped me greatly in “feeling” the European vibe. Not to mention helped me immensely in making my travels convenient.

When in Rome...
When in Rome…
*I was sent the Prada Baroque sunglasses by GetGlasses but all other accessories were purchased independently*
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Filed Under: Europe, Italy, Luxury Travel, Travel Gear or Wear, Travel Reviews

About Jean Holy Smithereens

Jean is a lover of luxury travel and adventure, always looking for that "Holy Smithereens"-inducing moment on her travels. Follow the blog and other social media pages of Holy Smithereens to get the ultimate travel ideas for the luxurious adventurer!

Comments

  1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    December 11, 2014 at 5:46 am

    Love those glasses! They’re very Dita Von Teese! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  2. katrina says

    January 8, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I was just searching for a new camera bag that could fit more than just a camera! Thankfully came across this post ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Jean Holy Smithereens says

      January 9, 2015 at 11:40 am

      That’s great to know Katrina! Yes its good to have a camera bag that doesn’t look like one. this could fit in so much and has padded compartments too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Maria Boechat says

    March 8, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Love the chanel lipstick and camera bag. You are so good to for women.love your posts.

    Reply
  4. Dana (Wanted Adventure) says

    March 18, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    love Love LOVE those sunglasses!! Very cute ๐Ÿ™‚ Nice look!

    Reply
    • Jean Holy Smithereens says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:13 am

      Thanks so much Dana! Really handy for bad face days ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  5. heather cowper says

    March 22, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Cute sunnies and a very European look!

    Reply
  6. Tom Miller says

    June 14, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    I want it for my wife.

    Reply

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