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Pretend You’re In Paris

Morgan Gaylor Student Contributor, James Madison University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

In honor of the infamous Paris Fashion week that took place February 28th-March 8th, this article is dedicated to the Paris lifestyle I know we all wish we lived. When you think of Paris, you think of love, beauty, culture, and amazing food. Living there seems like it would be a dream, and for most that visit can confirm. This got me thinking… what would my everyday life look like in Paris? Would it actually feel like a dream everyday? Let’s see!

Join me in comparing some of my everyday activities and errands to what they would look like in Paris! I know Spring Break is right around the corner for a lot of us, so if you aren’t going to any destination, at least we have this time to take mental trip to Paris! I hope this activity is as entertaining fo you to read as it was for me to do, and I encourage you all to take a mental vacation like this once in a while.

Food Lion –> Le Grande Épicerie de paris

I think it is safe to say that I would actually enjoy grocery shopping in Paris! Sure Food Lion has a dairy aisle, but imagine having an entire department dedicated to cheese! Yes, this beautiful building (see last photo on Instagram) that looks like a magical garden house is indeed a grocery store. But of course done, Paris style, with food courts and wineries and basically each part of the food pyramid has its own store!

Starbucks—> Dream starbucks

Is this Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or Starbucks, I can’t tell? I mean imagine walking in here for your morning coffee instead of waiting 30 minutes in an average Joe drive-thru. I mean this is more than caffeine, this is an experience!

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Goodwill—> Guerrisol

With fashion being a relevant topic this week for Paris, I knew that the thrift stores must be impressive, and I was correct. Thrifting is one of my most enjoyed past times, but I am getting tired of the same 5-aisled goodwill! Especially so after looking at the well known thrift location in Paris: Guerrisol. Guerrisol not only promotes the healthy habits of thrifting, but is also branding the fashion and style of thrifting. Looking at their instagram, there is even a post of a Paris Fashion Week model in a Guerrisol outfit.

Hello! I am senior Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication major with an Educational Media minor at JMU. I also enjoy teaching yoga classes at JMU's gym and am a barista, so in my free time you can find me either sipping on a latte or in downward dog!