Moroccan Fantasy

Just look at that sumptuous umbrella! I love the mix of textured fabrics and prints.

Last week I suddenly decided that I would take that trip to Morocco that I’ve been fantasising about for years. As I googled away excitedly, it suddenly dawned on me that Morocco is very, very close to that other country I was daydreaming about visiting recently (only the last few months): Portugal.

What the hey, why go to only one country when you can go to two? I promptly purchased two Lonely Planet guides. (And with that pricey investment, I simply have to go.) I am so excited I literally jump up and down and clap my hands whenever I think of it – and I haven’t even bought the tickets yet!

I haven’t yet cracked the spine of the Portugal guidebook, but I am steadily reading through Morocco. And the more I read, the more excited I become. The other day, I learned that it is possible to purchase fuchsia leather gloves trimmed in yellow pom-poms in the souqs! Now if that is not a reason to travel, I don’t know what that is… Except perhaps these very dreamy photos by Paolo Roversi for British Vogue. 

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Pale green and white striped silk coat and voluminous tulle skirt: what a gorgeous combination.

More stripes to love, this time batik stripes that have run slightly. The gold and brick red outfit is gorgeous, and the Chinese Bai hat wonderful.

This Turkish padded hat is so quaint; it makes me think of exotic fairytales.

Polkadots, another favourite are arranged in stripes on this cream organza scarf, and the tasseled necktie wonderfully combined with a pale grey choker.