FASHION AND FINANCES FROM VACATION

Ooh la la. Well it's not that risque, talking about money - is it? Generally I'm a 'don't care too much' kinda gal. Which means I'm bad at budgeting (at least the conventional way) and keeping track. I want it, don't get that wrong and we've done pretty good if I must say it. But my way of dealing has always been to be moderate. I don't spend big, generally, and we've made some good investments.
We both work. More than one job each. But again, not conventional - we're singers and umpires and self employed all around. Lots of flow. So as it relates to the trip, we spent about 6500. US all in. Not bad for four of us. That total includes two r/t airfares (C&M paid their own) and then, everything else: trains, metros, airfare, lodging, food, some shopping, sightseeing, incidentals for four. We used credit card for just about everything and bank/debit the couple of times the card didn't work. Way easier than trying to use cash and they are just like us - no one really uses cash anymore!!

Ok fashion. Black tights: Paris - very dark/opaque; lighter/sheerer in A and C.
 Black booties - ubiquitous, mostly flat/chelsea style but a real variety to be seen.
High heels: seen in Paris - Not at all in A and C.
Tennis shoes, trainers, sneakers - whatever you call them - are seen in Europe. On stylish people. Most footwear is black, walkable (but there were plenty of Parisians doing high heels!!), we were early in the season but it was warm and we saw almost zero sandals! so not a sandal but a proper shoe or boot.

Above the foot, well, it's more structured/tailored/businessy in Paris. Generally. A bit more color.
Amsterdam: jeans, dresses - flowy with sturdy black boots, Casual.
Copenhagen: jeans, dresses, complete Nordic sailor - yes, we saw a few: weathered head to toe, ruddy but otherwise completely colorless hair and skin, nautically striped shirt, cropped linen/cotton pant, espadrilles.. You might see them in Amsterdam too.

The fashion above the foot didn't stick out to me - even tho I was looking for it - I think because it was moderate. Muted. I'm sure I was looking at a lot of other tourists as well.....you can generally spot them.
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