(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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(Paul & Joe sweater, Citizens of Humanity jeans, Dr. Marten boots, Moni Moni handbag)

Now that I’m in Morocco for the week, I traded in my chunky knit sweaters for bright florals and printed dresses. I’m happy to escape the cold! With the snowstorm the other night, my flight was delayed 7 hours, but gahh, I MADE IT TO MOROCCO. Anyways, once I’m back home, I know I will be layering up like this even more. Who knew winter was going to hit so hard this time around?! Thankfully, I’ll be traveling for work quite a lot up until Christmas. I’m shooting next week in another magical part of the world that I can’t wait to tell you about. For now, it’s all about Morocco, and I’m ready for an adventure! I’m meeting the team in a few for breakfast before exploring this colorful city. I already see some commotion going down outside my window…I can’t wait to get in on the action!

(Paul & Joe Sister blouse, vintage crochet vest, Seven for all Mankind “Slim Cigarette” denim jeans, Born brogues at shoeline.com, Moni Moni “baby monique” handbag)

These high-waisted ankle blue jeans are just what I’ve been dreaming of. I’m a sucker for a good pair of thick blue jeans during the winter. With socks and brogues, they’re my daily boyish outfit. Someone told me I looked like a gypsy…and that I belonged in The Runaways in this look…must be the old school printed blouse, and colorful crochet vest that could have easily been made from pieces of a wool blanket. I’ll take that as a compliment! Lately, I find myself just throwing together outfits quickly…never really matching. I get bored when I don’t. This week has been filled with mornings up at 5am, meetings at the shoe factory (more surprises coming soon), and of course, getting ready for my big trip to Morocco tonight. I can barely sit here and type, I’m so excited…and still have a million things to do before I’m off to JFK. For now, I’m taking these blue jeans out for another test drive.