Moroccan night

6/02/2012




A month ago (can't believe it was that long ago already!), my cousin got married and since she was the first of our cousins to tie the knot, we wanted to do everything in the good old way...

It started with a day at the Hammam where all the girls took the time to relax, gossip, and have fun! I love going to the Hammam, I feel uniquely clean afterwards and very peaceful as well...

The next day (pictures of this post), the afternoon started with girls only. Everyone was dancing and having a blast and a lady was there to draw Henne tatoos on our hands (that day is the Henne ceremony).

Later in the evening, men started coming and made the party even more fun! Then, VERY late in the night, we all had dinner together and after all the guests were gone, the closest members of the family (which still makes a lot of them) stayed for some sort of "after party"...

The dresscode was traditionnal as well. All women wore caftans (so colorful!!) but I decided I would stand out a bit and then wore a more "modern" outfit. Only after I actually put it on did I realize it was still 'moroccan themed' since my pants had the nice details of traditionnal Moroccan garments: the buttons in the bottom, which in Morocco are called "aak'ad" (literally means knots) and that you can see on every caftan.

The top was actually a dress, which was a bit annoying to manage during the party since it constantly came out of the pants and then looked a bit too slouchy...

Anyway, enough text for today. I hope you like the pictures and sorry in advance for the quality, the lighting wasn't really the best...

 






[on the left] What the living room looked like before the guests arrived...





It looks like I'm always pouting on pictures...


I wish I could share everyone's pretty face but I highly doubt people won't mind beeing 'public' !


Pouting again...


While I discretely immortalize people's faces, my father discretely immortalizes mine...


I look much better when I'm blurry...







Dress worn as a top, Stradivarius
Trousers, Moroccan touch
Shoes, André
Jewelry, my sister's pearl bracelet + moroccan gold stores 



See you very soon with another outfit!

xx,
Meelena


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72 comments

  1. Une ado sur StilettosJune 2, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    J'adore les mariages marocains, c'est toujours magnifique, et les robes traditionnelles..!
    Et ta tenue est très belle, l'association est parfaite..

    Bisous,

    Mathilde, 14 ans, une babymodeuse qui croque la vie à pleine dents !
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  2. .sabo skirt.June 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Gorgeous photos! Very charming!

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  3. Andrea AntoniouJune 2, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    ohh i love your top, your blog is just lovely by the ways, keep up the good work, ill be visiting again very soon hehe :)

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  4. Ryoma Sakamoto.JapanJune 2, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    She is very attractive! Fashion sense is very great.

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  5. Michelle LeeJune 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    love your new blog :) super chic!

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  6. AngelaJune 2, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Hi! Whaou! Super party!
    Like your pants!!!!
    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr

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  7. LavenderJune 2, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    wow, its a very interesting story from a Asian point of view!! Traditional dresses are so beautiful as well as your modern style :)

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  8. DeppaJune 2, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Cute photos, I really love your outfit.
    Have a pretty weekend,
    See you.

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  9. AzaniaJune 2, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Your pants are so cute and i absolutely love your top. Great outfit. Your blog is wonderful and i was wondering if you could follow mines.

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  10. ConstanceJune 2, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Your top is gorgeous!

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  11. Ana StarikovaJune 3, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for your comments on my blog,honey!Let me know if u would like to follow each other!
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  12. lucia mJune 3, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    loving your heels!

    XX

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  13. SootjeelinaJune 3, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I love your shoes and top!

    xoxo Sootjeelina

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  14. MyriamJune 3, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Very nice outfit! You're beautiful!! :)

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  15. By AyleenJune 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Tout simplement parfaite, chic et fresh!
    J'ai adoré le bas de ton pantalon, les petits détails de ton look m'ont fait baver...

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  16. the brunette complexJune 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Great outif, the mix of beige and grey is nice!

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  17. Sofies closetJune 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    It sounds like you've had a great weekend. Love your outfit and the low back at your top :-)

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  18. JessicaJune 3, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    i love the metallic top with those pants, looks great!

    -Jessica
    http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/

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  19. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    I really love the outfit, you look so classy!
    The shoes are amazing!
    You have a great blog dear, I´m your new follower :)
    xx

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  20. Florencia'sJune 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Great pics!!! I love heel♥ :)

    I'm following you too, now, follow me? ..

    xx Flor.. :)

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  21. Ricardo MiñanaJune 3, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Hi you have a beautiful space and great post, if you like the poetry I invite you to my blog, have a good week. greetings from Valencia

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  22. Anna and KlaudiaJune 3, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    beautiful outfit, especially shoes are gorgeous :) thank you for nice comment and I'm following you now :)

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  23. kerrinJune 3, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    thanks for the comment girlie! love your pants and your blog! let's follow each other! xx

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  24. Marcela PinoJune 3, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Beatiful !!! I'm following. Follow me http://heels-fiction.blogspot.com.es
    XOXO

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  25. Invitation To InspirationJune 3, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    your outfit is beautiful...but i love those traditional dresses too!!! I really enjoyed reading this post...:-))
    xoxo

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  26. fraJune 3, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    hi!! thanks for the comment in my blog ^^
    lovely post
    kiss

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  27. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Lovely outfit. :)
    I followed you on GFC.
    Take care,
    xoxo
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    P.S. Follow back, maybe? :)

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  28. Jimy EscobedoJune 3, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Que linda te vez!
    Me encanta tu foto portada , es genial.
    Un beso , te sigo
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  29. Jennifer FabulousJune 4, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    You are so pretty! Those pants are fabulous. :)

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  30. sonia // daring cocoJune 4, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    This outfit is stunning! I love the pants and the cute silver details on the bottom cuffs. You look gorgeous!

    Thanks for visiting my blog lovely. Have a wonderful week!
    SDMxx
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  31. Steven BrownJune 4, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    thanks for the comment, hope you return

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  32. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Such a pretty outfit! :)

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  33. Vanesa Cruz June 4, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    I absolutely adore this outfit! :)

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  34. WidaJune 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    I've never been to a wedding, but this looks absolutely incredible!

    Wida
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  35. MuffinCannibalJune 4, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Amazing outfit, I loove your heels! <3
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog, I've followed yours ;>

    xoxo

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  36. AnnaJune 4, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Hi,
    Your pictures are so nice.
    And wow this wedding look so beautiful.
    I have never been on a wedding like this but I think that I would realy like it/

    xoxo
    I follow you

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  37. AVIA DINDA LJune 4, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    thanks for stopping by my blog and write some a comment in there
    i love the pants and heels,
    you have a great blog btw
    i like your style
    following you, follow me back if you want

    kisshug
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  38. ShubhiJune 4, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    You are soo pretty, even without the blur!<3
    I really enjoyed seeing your blog, and your morrocan way of life!
    PS: You have an amazing style:)

    Following you now, follow me back?
    xoxo
    Love,
    Shubhi's Revels!

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  39. ValeryJune 4, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Love the colours and shapes in your outfit. Looks great on you!

    xoxo
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  40. LysaJune 4, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Hi! Great look! Like your shoes!!!!!!!!!!
    Lysa
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  41. The Dainty Dolls HouseJune 4, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Very pretty, looks like a wonderful celebration!! xx

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  42. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Lovely photos and outfit, I really like your trousers :)

    Tanesha x
    www.tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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  43. Lolita in the MixJune 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Love it! You look great! So funny you have the marni skirt, whilst I have the jacket, it is indeed a great print! Thank you for commenting and visiting my blog! Like yours too! Would you like us to become followers on gfc and bloglovin? I'd love to! I already started following you by gfc! Let me know once you follow me on bloglovin too, that way I’ll follow you back!

    Have a nice day, xoxo

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  44. Milica MarušićJune 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    You look great,lovely shoes. ;)
    The photos are really nice.
    Following you now.
    Kisses.

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  45. paulinaJune 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Amazing photos! Interesting event!:>

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  46. ashleyJune 4, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Love this outfit! Those pants look great on you and your shoes are fab.

    xo Ashley
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  47. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    You look fabulous!!!
    You blog is great , keep posting!

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  48. CamillaJune 4, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Thanks for your nice comment! You look amazing, I love your top!
    Now following you, if you like follow me too!

    X Camilla

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  49. AngelaJune 4, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    J'aime beaucoup ta tenue!!! Les chaussures sont chouette!!!

    Angela Donava
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  50. LeaChoueJune 4, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    thank you pretty girl !

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  51. Femke.June 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    gorgeous outfit,
    and cool pictures!!

    xofemke.
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  52. LéaJune 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    You look so lovely!

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  53. TianJune 4, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I love your outfit, you look great!

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  54. María D. ValderramaJune 4, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Cool outfit! I love the shirt with that beautiful back and the shoes :)

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  55. A stylish distractionJune 4, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Cool pants, looks like it was a great evening!!

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  56. the chilicoolJune 4, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Such a great blog and ana amazing post, I adore your style! Following you dear, wanna do the same? xoxo, Alessia

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  57. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Hi,

    absolutely gorgeous!!
    All those little touches and details made all the difference!!
    Love the pants details and the bracelet is perfect!!
    Congratulations on that look!!

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    xoxo

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  58. /June 4, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Hi girl.
    Thanks for leaving me a comment!
    I love your pictures.
    XO
    www.fashionlalalove.blogspot.com

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  59. Tamara @ Go Fish StyleJune 5, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    cute!

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  60. CarCapelJune 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Lovely! :)
    I'm following you xoxo
    Lots of love, fron Spain! <3

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  61. FASHIONCONTAINERJune 6, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Your dress is amazing! Love the pics :)

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  62. Marcela GmdJune 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Beautiful look!!! nice blog!!
    Thank you so much for your comment!!!
    Maybe we can follow each other? let me know, so I can follow you back.
    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  63. JennyJune 8, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful Outfit. Love your pants.

    XX,
    Jenny

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  64. Katy MageJune 8, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Lovely photos!
    Following you :))

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  65. Felicia TanJune 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    so many lovely pictures x

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  66. JoannaJune 11, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I like it! Especially blouse and heels.
    Thanks for your visit on my blog and comment:)
    What do you think about following each other?
    I follow you now;)

    Kisses:*

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  67. SwotpiscesJune 12, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    nice blog, I follw you...

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  68. YeasolJune 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Cute outfit!!1

    xoxox

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  69. CarmenJune 12, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Really pretty outfit, looks like you had a lot of fun :)
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

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  70. GraceJune 12, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    So cute! I love your country. I follow you! ;)

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  71. JdavismorantiJune 22, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    I love this outfit! You look awesome!

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  72. The Coattail EffectJuly 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    i love this outfit! so sophisticated but not at all overdone like sometimes girls do when they go out :)

    xx,
    kim
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