Hooray for the first shoot Alex and I took in Morocco!
I have to admit, it took a bit of time before we could get our first shoot done because a) we already were stared at a bit over my comfort level so I wasn't exactly the most excited to prance around in front of a camera and draw even more unnecessary attention/give people an actual reason to stare sooo I had to first get over that. (This shoot was taken right around Iftaar time, when everyone had scurried home to break their fast) (Per my request, of course--Alex's first choice was in the middle of the busiest intersection probably of all of Rabat...) But I promise that, based on the last shoot we did in Morocco, I've improved quite a lot at pretending like I don't see the families looking down at us from their pointed-arch-shaped windows.
The first week, contrary to what I had majoritily (my computer is telling me that this is not a real word?) packed, I dressed in rather dark colors and little patterns. We can thank Air France for that.
When arriving in the Casablanca airport I had to patiently wait through a married 30-year-old man offering to show me around, a sort of embarrassingly large language barrier, and groups of kids trying to sell me discounted taxi rides, only to figure out that my luggage has not yet arrived (and still would not for about 3 or so more days to come)!
During this time Alex and I were just ticking for a shoot, as we had not shot together for quite a bit, and so she so graciously loaned me some clothing for the day and decided why not? Stepping out of your comfort zone is part of the fun of fashion, afterall~
Looking trendy doll
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I love your cardigan! You look great in these photos!
ReplyDeleteThat stinks about your luggage - that happened to me the last time I went to London and it was such a pain! And I totally thought the camera lens bag was an integral part of this outfit....it definitely makes a sweet wristlet.
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Thanks Holly! Haha I know, I loved the cardigan too--tempted to steal it back next time I see her! c;
ReplyDeleteAhh I know--at least now I've learned to carry at least a set or two of extra clothes in my carry-on, especially when traveling internationally!
ReplyDeleteHahah yeah we thought it really added to the rest of the look/story! c;
It must have been uncomfortable (and probably a bit embarrassing?) when people stared at you! Don't worry, it happened to me too><
ReplyDeleteAnd you look lovely as ALWAYS! xx
Awesome photos, that first one with the cat is an especially cool shot.
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Such lovely pictures! I need to travel, I would love to be around the world now or places I've never seen before around here.
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Hoda! I absolutely loved catching up on your breathtaking photos from Morocco. I'm glad to hear you landed safely and hope that your luggage arrives soon; I do love, however, this borrowed outfit. The edgy jacket is exquisite with those pretty flats and the camera lenses are a nice touch :) The cat is so pretty and it's so serendipitous that it matches your look haha.
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Love this shoot, especially the sepia picture! Baci,
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you look lovely! x
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you´re lovely!!
ReplyDeleteI love the shoot (and the cardigan)! The location and the fashion of your shoot work so wonderful together! My favorite shot is the first because the color of the writing and the cardigan are similar and it just causes the other colors within the shot to just stand out!
ReplyDeleteBummer about your tardy luggage but yay for being in Morocco and being able to shoot with Alex again. Her cardigan and shirt look awesome on you!
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such a cool cardi, love the pattern and actually it seems to be a perfect piece for the coming autumn. I also like the contrest that cardi creates with your sandals. and the backdrop is nice too. though some cat photos here and there would have been sweet, hehe. by the way, thank you for visiting my blog! let me know if you would like to stay in touch and maybe follow each other? :)
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Hahaha at first yes, it was a rather awkward situation for someone who is already rather awkward, but thankfully I'm starting to get over it and accept that this is just what I do hahaha I think the secret is to just not care
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Thank you! c: Haha it was the one cat that didn't run away when I tried to get a photo with it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Ah yes, traveling is definitely an experience with little parallel! If not around the world then finding the hidden corners and coffee shops in your city is also magical c;
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lily! So glad you liked the photos! Morocco was so beautiful the photos don't do justice! You really must travel out for yourself!
ReplyDeleteHahah and thank you! I'm rather glad everything managed to come together decently with my luggage was still on the other side of the world!
Thank you! I'm so glad you like the photos and location! We were at first a bit uneasy about shooting here because we didn't want to push an image of Morocco as a dirty or broken place, but decided it matched the look too well! (I'm glad you're in agreement!)
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love this outfit! and the bag is the perfect for the look
ReplyDeleteNice cardigan and stray kitty. :)
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Amazing photos, you guys did a great job! I know this feeling so well ... I feel not comfortable knowing that people are observing every step I make. But once you stepped out of your comfort zone it is easier to ignore them :)
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I totally cannot imagine getting stare at during photo taking but you look so nice still (: love the outfit and the environment. x
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Thank you so much! Glad you like the harmony of the photos! I actually posted a photo or two of Moroccan cats in my "Postcards from Morocco" series! (They were literally everywhere--and didn't mind if you came up to pet them!)
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Thank you so much for your kind words! Haha glad to know I'm not the only awkward blogger in front of a camera c;
ReplyDeleteHaha the black purse is actually a lens case for my photographer's camera! I think it made a nice purse, too! c;
Great great great photos as usual, don't be nervous! Just do your thing, people will be always curious but don't mind them!
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c: Hehe thank you for the encouragement! I will try my best! xx
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