Happy International Women’s Day! I’m a day late with this post, watching the snow falling and wishing I was back in Agadir. I often think I was born to live somewhere warm, wafting around in a kaftan (retirement goals!). I drove to my mum’s yesterday with an aching back and knees, and collapsed on the sofa and went to sleep. I’m partly blaming the cold weather (another reason to move to a warm climate) and the fact I did a particularly energetic workout in the morning. Me and burpees will never be friends. Fact. Anyway, we have a few days of snow/sleet/rain in store before milder weather returns. At least I have a week in Madeira to look forward to in April. It may not be hot, but it will be warm, and that’s good enough for me!
I’d been wanting to wear this Fumbalinas orange print kaftan for months and Morocco seemed like a fitting location. It drew quite a few looks as people were strolling along the promenade. Not that I let it bother me! It was early evening on our last day, I’d been by the pool all day and my hair was a mess so I plonked my hat on. In hindsight, a headband would have worked better, but the only one I took was in a totally different colourway. When I saw this orange print kaftan on the Fumbalinas website, Jodie (the owner) was wearing it with the most fabulous orange headdress. I seriously contemplated buying that too but had to be realistic about when I’d ever get to wear it. (If you’re curious you can see it here.)
Jodie sews hidden ribbons into the kaftans so they can be worn either loose or tied at the waist on the underside for a more figure hugging look. She only had enough fabric to make two of these kaftans so it’s a really special piece that I’ll love forever. All the pieces I’ve bought from small brands take pride of place in my wardrobe. I love owning really unusual items of clothing that I will treasure for many years to come. So here’s to all the amazing women who make beautiful creations that bring us joy!
Fumbalinas kaftan | hat from White Ribbon Boutique (sold out, similar) | SkinnyDip London sunglasses
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Cheryl of Cheryl Shops, Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and Iris of La Moumous!
Well orange you looking perfect in this caftan! 🙂 I love these pics with the sunset in the background. Happy International Women’s Day and thanks for the link up!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Simply stunning! You, that dress, the seaside setting … all so gorgeous!
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
What a fun and cheerful kaftan! I love it! And your vacation looks marvelous! I love the photo of you on the beach with the camels walking behind you. That’s not something we see everyday! I hope your mom is doing okay.
Michelle
https://funkyfashionstyle.com
This kaftan really is unique and so beautiful, I love it!
I do live where its supposed to be warm and balmy all the time..Las Vegas!
but yikes it has been so cold and awful for about 3 mos..I am ready to go back to my home state of WA! Ha
Valerie
http://www.mapleleopard.com
This kaftan is stunning! Sounds like it was a wonderful vacation and it’s too bad that you are back to cold weather! Thanks for the link up and happy International Women’s Day!
Katie
http://www.hellokatiegirlblog.com/
I love those camels in the background! What a beautiful location for an outfit shoot! And your kaftan is stunning! So perfect for you.
Amazing pics Emma and amazing kaftan. Jodie’s headdress is spectacular! You have my sympathy, my post was several hours late too for various reasons. But you got there x
And I was picturing a knitted orange simple headband……… should have known better, lol, fabulous! Two of my girlfriends are on a holiday to the Canarian Isles. Oh sigh, the sun and warmth indeed. Thanks for the feature!
FAB-U-LOUS Dahhhling! What more can I say not enough superlatives for your gorgeous photos X
Pamela
http://www.style-yourself-confident.com
You look great!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
What a showstopper this kaftan is! Fab on you and perfect for Morocco. I’m with you regarding this freezing weather, anywhere that is just “warm” would be welcome. Wrap up warm and keep cosy as it looks like it’s here for a while
Alison xx
You look gorgeous in this unusual kaftan! So fortunate for you to be able to travel to exotic Morocco! I love the photos with the camels and sunset beach in the background-thanks for sharing!
Beautiful kaftan Emma, Love it 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting.
I love the more original pieces of clothing too. It’s fun to be unique in that respect. I think you would love a place that is always warm. We love AZ although it does get somewhat chilly in the winter. But nothing like what you have,
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
PS. I’m still not getting your emails?
You look so good in this dress.
https://www.worldviewcaptures.com/
Such a fun caftan! The print is so happy and you look super chic!
-Ashley
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