Saturday, November 10, 2012

Moonlighting in Morocco

(Muubaa quilted leather biker jacket, We are Handsome dress, "Natalie + Dylana Suarez x Modern Vice" Cheetah BENNI boots, Marie Turnor bag)

Day 1 in Morocco? DOWN. What started off as a morning haggling at the rug shop, turned out to be an amazing day full of traditional Moroccan sweet tea and some adorable purchases. The girls and I made sure to get up just a few hours after we've landed for a bright and early start. We have the most adorable driver, so going around the city in the insane traffic is still so much fun! Plus, our van is pretty rad. Once we finally made our way to the markets, I found just what I was looking for: the bold Moroccan colors, prints, and patterns. At the rug shop, about 50 rugs were laid out for us, and if we didn't like them we all said "nooo" in Berber... but I said "yes" to one that I really liked..and almost walked home with a rug, until I had to finally tell the guy I simply haven't exchanged money yet! But I wish I did, the handcrafted pieces are so beautiful. I see myself draping the colorful rugs and blankets on my apartment walls back home. Of course, we eventually made it to the outdoor markets. I couldn't stop taking photos of the arches, the people, and of course, our random encounters with cats. I did walk away with a few tassels to bring back home, along with yet another embroidered leather handbag. Sometimes I get sucked in when there's a good bargain. Today, we're having a slow morning, recovering from our night of cous cous and wine, before another wild day out in Casablanca. We never quite know what to expect anymore, but that's the beauty of traveling in a foreign place isn't it?

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62 comments:

Irene Buffa said...

so cool there!
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moustachic said...

you're suuuper cute!

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Jeans Please! said...

i'm fall in love with ur bag <3

Jane said...

You look awesome, as usual ;-) Went to Morocco few years ago, I had such a blast (especially in Essaouira )
Have fun !

MARTA said...

would love to go to marocco very soon,
enjoy.
bisou bisou
Marta

MARTA said...

can you please tell me which camera do you use?
thanks babe
xx

kcomekarolina said...

this is so fab!



xoxo from rome
K.
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Yarden said...

amazing pics- i love your outfit, beautiful dress.

BERTHA NATASHA said...

Beautiful pictures Nat!

fran said...

have no words! incredible piece baby
fran

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Natali said...

Such a gorgeous dress! Beautiful photos :)

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fatima said...

Countries like Morocco, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia - they have such amazing textiles and lovely handicrafts. The colors of the streets, the heartbeat of a nation filled with artistic enthusiasm - it's so heartening to see such amazing cultural expression like that. Lovely photographs, I would love to visit Morocco one day. I ate at a Moroccan cafe last weekend and it was absolutely lovely. They had so many vintage Moroccan antiques lining the shelves of the store for sale!

Lovely photographs, Natalie. Your outfit, the atmosphere, those stunning model-esque poses ... perfect (:

Love, Fatima fashionpilgrim
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Annabelle said...

Beautiful photos!

Lens &amp; anything Else said...

Beautiful pictures! I would like to go there one day!

Gillian Uang said...

Loving this amazing look on you! :)

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sharon lei said...

Lovin' your sunflower maxi, hun. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Yippee!

xx Love & Aloha
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Hanna &amp; Christel said...

amazing dress and beautiful pics!

<3

Mica said...

Sounds like a great first day! Love your printed dress too :) Have a fun trip!

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irene wibowo said...

i love the dress. :)
Irene Wibowo

Ro said...

WOW!! So inspiring ♥ you are fabulous ****

Mira said...

Awesome shots. What an amazing city. Love your dress <3
xo

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Camilla said...

this is beautiful!

xo Camilla

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Opposite lipstick said...

love!
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Maddalina said...

I love to read your posts and brows your blog! Very inspiring!
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Emily Ulrich said...

There are two things I especially love the color of in this post: for one, your dress, it's absolutely beautiful and the unbuttoned leg was well played; two, the rug featured beneath your little toesies, it reminds me of a piece I saw in this old antique barn last summer. All so beautiful!

Lady Vintage said...

You are a beautiful long dress!

FashMags said...

Beautiful pictures!!

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Tori said...

These photos are amazing! That dress is absolutely stunning as are you :)
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auxpaysdesmerveilles said...

Oh Morocco! I wish I could go there again!

Laura said...

You are amazing! I really love this post!
XX
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Victória said...

Gorgeous pictures, love your outfit, the dress is amazing!
Kisses.

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Closet Fashionista said...

I love this look! The jacket is gorgeous :)
Sounds like you've been having an amazing time so far! (I love couscous! :) )
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amber.thegirlone said...

love all the pictures of the culture - the little old man walking down the hall was my favorite. thanks for sharing the adventure with us!

xo,
amb

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Mónica C. Welton said...

What are you doing in Morocco? Vacation? I love Morocco have fun!
Love,
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Insomnia said...

They can sell you anything :D same in Tunisia.
Lovely pictures! really like the printof the dress.

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Andrea said...

i love your outfit and the pictures are so wonderful!

Angie Ang said...

Awesome photos, love your dress!
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Spoonful Of Diamonds said...

amazing photos! they really capture beautiful moments. cant believe you almost left the day with a rug! haha

xx


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sweet harvest moon said...

Beautiful!

Theresa said...

Gorgeous dress! Looks like a great time judging by your beautiful photos!

Theresa
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Sunday Desire said...

adore your look as always sweetie, but especially love the pics, i can feel i'm on those amazing streets! have a lot of fun and hope you find great bargains too :)

monkeyshines ♥ said...

beautiful floral!

Bises,
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Michelle said...

Great photos and I love your dress!!

ayoub said...

coool shot at my country ishoted all my look here
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ENJOY X

Lagelle said...

I luv your hippie vibe, you do inspire! <3

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Seeking Style said...

Love!
Are you doing modeling work there?

xo Jennifer

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Milex said...

definitly - love.

Rosalinda Tjioe said...

Loving the dress! Looks that you had loads of fun in Morocco. xx

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Jackie -Style -Drum said...

I really love your blog. The way you styled the shoes with the dress is amazing.

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Vasilieva said...

girl, that floral maxi number is just brilliant


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Sienna Rose said...

Hi Natalie!
I'm so envious of you for spending your time in such an interesting place right now. :)

I love the colours and everything on this post.
Have a great time there!

Love,
Sienna xx

Jaeger said...

fun photos!

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xx

The Style Recorder said...

love your combination of floral prints and edgy leather!

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sab ela said...

lovely pics :) so beautiful , kisses http://thefashionmylife.blogspot.com.es/

Kristel Louisa said...

You look AMAZING. Morocco is such a beautiful country, I'd love to have a visit someday!

x
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Evi said...

Great photos! You look so pretty!

Evi xoxo

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Marta CermeƱo said...

Those photos are magical! I love your photo diary around Morocco!
Have a nice trip! x

Lauren said...

Your style is perfect for the Moroccan backdrop! The faded colors and the incredible textures of the country reflect your bohemian aesthetics! Wishing you the best trip ever!!

With love,
-Lauren at adorn la femme
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Alexia Mickens said...

We are Handsome is the best name ever for a womans line. LOL! Love your dress. Have continued fun! Love the Benni's!

xx, alexia > In The Meantime

fa boheme said...

We love your blog, your pictures and especially your style. These always perfect

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I Z A B E L A said...

Morocco is one of my top dream destinations! You look amazing. Love everything about this post xo


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