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Lindsay K. Pracht's avatar

Awesome post and so well timed. Second your Rome recommendations. It was 90 degrees there every day when I was there a few weeks ago but it’s a different drier heat vs NYC. I wore my “Rome Uniform” in the hells front porch of NYC weather yesterday and nearly keeled over from humidity. Not sure if you’d agree but I always keep a light cashmere cardigan in my bag because at any second you walk into a meat locker of a/c. So good to be prepared.

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Habitually Chic's avatar

It's not a bad idea to bring along a cardigan or jacket in the US but definitely don't need it anywhere in Europe in the summer. Even the airports are hot.

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Camilla's avatar

I’ve been thinking about those Prada rope sandals and regret not picking them up in Florence!!!! 🫠

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Sounds like you need to book another trip to Italy asap!

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Une Bonne Maison's avatar

Another lovely post to read (especially in this Parisian heat)! Always inspiring. I actually bought the beige buttoned linen dress from Cos last week, and it looks so pretty with burgundy loafers!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

How fun! Definitely too hot for loafers here now but sounds like a good way to transition it to fall.

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Denise Rodriguez's avatar

Oh Heather. I too did not care for Rome. I did enjoy Florence and Milan. We are planning another trip to Italy in the fall and will re-visit Rome because it really could not have been that bad, right? Perfect post, as always.

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Let me know what you think after you visit again!

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Sophia Leopold's avatar

Love this post! It’s 95 degrees where I live in France this weekend, so need all the help I can get. Thank you and bon weekend!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Bon courage Sophia !

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maryse's avatar

I remember when visiting my family in France in the summer was a welcome reprieve from the heat and humidity in the Northeastern US. Not so much anymore.

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Habitually Chic's avatar

I know. Climate change is real and they got away without AC for a long time but the temperatures have soared in recent years.

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Mary Beth's avatar

I love the dresses, especially the orange one. What a great color for summer.

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Habitually Chic's avatar

So glad to hear. Thank you!

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Sandra Medlin's avatar

Oh this is GOOD!! Not only is the fashion chic, the travel tips are so fun and useful. The bonus for me is- as always - is your writing…FULL sentences! GRAMMER! Your writing has always been so good Heather, but I really think in the last few years your voice has gotten stronger, more sure and with a humor and style all your own. Always looking forward to what you share with us.

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Allison King's avatar

This was such a fun post! Loved the fashion to accompany book and movie recs. Thank you!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

So happy you enjoyed it!

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EFawell's avatar

So stylish as always. Such great inspiration!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Thank you!

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Addy's avatar

Love every one of these outfit suggestions!

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Kris Farren Moss's avatar

I so loved your Paris guide-- thank you!

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Heidi Wynne's avatar

I think I have to pull the trigger on those Prada rope sandals! This was a great post and thanks for the film suggestions! And the reminder to read Hemingway. Am in need of an escape right now! 🤍

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Did you see the thong version too? You might like them better.

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Heidi Wynne's avatar

I didn’t! Will look now. I love the one you posted but that might be more me if like K Jacques thong. Thanks! 😍

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Jennifer Good's avatar

Fantastic and thoughtful recommendations. Especially the literature. 😎

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Barbara Gordley's avatar

Lovely post. Unfortunately, Cos doesn’t carry the orange bubble hem dress in Belgium; I bought the navy. A good tip, though.

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Habitually Chic's avatar

Navy is definitely much easier to wear so I'm glad you bought that color.

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Megan Alida Strachan's avatar

❤️

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