Ever since I saw an episode of House Hunters International in Marrakech, Morocco, I have dreamed of visiting the beautiful destination. The open concept layout of the homes there is breathtaking. They are literally open to the outdoors and many of them feature a courtyard with small pools. Moroccan home decor is also stunning, complete with intricate prints and beautiful architectural features. Despite my usual preference for minimal simplicity, the rich colors of the land really draw me in.

As far as fashion goes, there really isn’t much to see of the natives since the vast majority (almost 99%!) are muslim and wear the appropriate garb. If I were to travel to Morocco, I’d want to respect their culture, but also show off my personal style. After all, I don’t feel comfortable unless I like my outfit! Here’s what I’d wear in Morocco:

Have you ever been to Morocco? What would you wear to the African paradise?

There are few things I love more than a good maxi dress. They are easy, comfortable, and when styled correctly, super chic. Maxi dresses are the perfect thing to just throw on for brunch with the girls or even for a day at the office. Besides their easy flow and stylish comfort, one of the best things about maxis is their versatility. You can change the entire look of a maxi dress just my changing the accessories. It can go from a dress to a skirt in a flash and from boho casual to classic beauty in seconds.

To take it from day to night, I suggest wearing it with a sweater for day and switching that out with some bling for nighttime. Your friends will think you spent hours changing and getting ready, when in reality, it just took a few minutes! L2B tip: With loose-fitting maxis, go for a tighter sweater or try belting your dress. For more fitted maxi dresses, go with looser outerwear to keep the overall look balanced. 

Here are a few of my favorite maxis. Although some are pretty pricey, it is possible to get more affordable maxis at places like H+M and Uniqlo.

 

Do you like wearing maxi dresses? How do you style them?

For some reason, Thursday is always a good day for me. I am always in a good mood for no reason and just happy to be wherever I am. So this morning when I was getting ready for work, I knew I wanted to dress up a little. Sometimes I am just not in the mood for heels, but today was definitely not one of those days, so I obviously had to take advantage! I felt inspired by my striped dress to go the nautical route. I paired the easy dress with a chunky chain statement necklace and a neon-accented straw handbag for a pop of fun. I opted for plain nude wedges, as I already had enough going on for one look.

I never really thought about putting nautical and neon together until I was getting dressed this morning. Isn’t it great to just go in your closet and stare at your clothes until you feel inspired? What a great way to start the day.

Dress: French Connection, similar here and here // Bag: Nila Anthony, similar clutch and tote // Necklace: To: Hello Beautiful // Earrings: To: Hello Beautiful // Shoes: BCBGeneration, similar here and here

Have you ever surprised yourself with your style?

I have dreamed of traveling for as long as I can remember, and Greece has always been on the top of my list (ever since I saw The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, at least). To this day, I love being on planes and even dealing with airport security since it means in just a few hours time I’ll be in a totally different place. In college, one of my majors was international affairs as I love learning about different cultures and ways of life. And the Greek culture is no exception. Their rich history and lovely landscape combine to create a dream destination.

One of my favorite things about traveling and new environments is the change in attire. I love dreaming about what I would wear in a tropical destination or to a big city. If I were to go to Greece and were on an unlimited budget (lezbehonest, if I’m going to Greece, I have cash to spend), this is what I would wear for a day to night adventure in the city.

Have you ever been to Greece? How would you describe your experience?

I think it is generally agreed upon that a home should be the occupant’s haven. We all need that place to just let go of all of our problems and relax. And what better place than our own home? The major influence in how you feel in your haven is the home decor. It needs to be a style that not only suits you, but one that is functional and stress-free. For the past few months, I have totally been nesting. I have discovered that my home decor style is a combination of a few; I like to call it minimal eclectic romance.

I am totally in love with my current apartment. The open concept is ideal and the exposed brick wall and duct work is a dream come true. But thanks to reality, it looks like I’ll have to move to a new, more affordable home. I guess the good side of this is that I’ll get to decorate from scratch! Here are some images that are currently inspiring me:

 

What is your home decor style? Where do you get your inspiration?

All images via 79 ideas.