It is with a weighty heart that I leave New York City, the city of my dreams. I truly love New York City, and all it has to offer. However, after 2 years of searching for my next career move, I have made the decision to return to graduate school. More importantly return to the fashion industry, even more specifically, the luxury sector. (Read long hours with little pay.)
I originally left the fashion industry because I was tired of jockeying for positions and proving my worth. Now, Iooking back and realize I was simply fighting for the wrong position. But it took removing myself from the industry I love to find out what position was right for me.
The brief stint in the fashion industry reintroduced me to the job title of Art Director. I first came across this title while looking at a masthead of Seventeen magazine when I was bout 14 years old. I wasn’t sure what exactly the position entailed did but I knew I wanted it.
Due to short staffing, my role of a social media coordinator morphed into a multi-faceted creative role that allowed me to explore photography, videography, art direction, retouching, copywriting, analytics, producing, and even experiential marketing. I mean I pitched, curated and installed a Beautyconbooth! But I am ready for more and I am off to Paris!
Cut Off Toxic People and Relationships – The last step towards living your best life is to let go of people and situations that are toxic to your life. Some times this can be the hardest step, however, after your meditation and reflection, you will know who or what needs to be cut off. This will also take care of those stress breakouts you may be experiencing.
So, you want to know how to make this super easy kimono using only 1 yard of fabric? Well, you're in luck.

Supplies
1 Yard of Body Fabric
1/4" Contrasting Fabric
Matching Thread
Sewing Machine
Scissors
Pins
Measuring tape/ Ruler
Step 1
Layout and measure fabric. (Make sure the fabric is evenly cut by aligning fabric grains.) If you are using a guide garment, lay it on top of the folded and measured fabric.
Step 2
Pin outline of the desired shape. I have included the measurements of my garment below. This is for a size US 4-6 or Medium. You can have fun and let your mind go crazy. Make super long sleeves by adding length. Or have a dramatic kimono by adding length to the bottom hem.
Step 3
Measure twice cut once. Cut out around your pieces once you are sure the measurements are right.
Step 4
Sew each of the contracting sleeve pieces to the sleeve of the body. There should be four pieces, two for the front and two for the back. Hem the sleeve by turning back the raw edge 1/2".
Step 5
Sew the front body and back body together at the shoulder and side seams. If you want to add slits, simply roll your hem back to the desired height. Hem the slits then sew the rest of the side seam for a clean finish.
Step 6
Attach the contrasting neck facing to the body of the garment. Clean finish the neck by folding back 1/2" seam allowance on the raw edge, pin in place from the outside of the garment. Stitch in the ditch on the front of the garment.
Step 7
Hem the kimono body by folding up the raw edge 1/2".
**Be sure to press your seams open as you go for a professional finish.
Check out this easy to follow Youtube Tutorial on my channel for more help.
Let me start by saying you can wear whatever you want in Morocco with that being said how you dress will determine how the locals treat you. Morocco is an Islamic state and the locals have become accustomed to the warmer weather. They often can be found in puffer jackets and vests in the middle of an 80°+ day. You will stand out as a tourist unless you are of middle eastern/ Arabic descent. They having tourist honing radar on their noses. Sike, you'll probably just end up getting in their way and they'll know you are not from around town.
Morocco is a busy and sassy place that is full of life and culture. I did not observe public transportation systems when I went, this does not mean they do not exist, which means a lot of walking. I would suggest packing comfortable denim and walking shoes or boots. Roads are paved but a trip into the desert tinted my perfectly white PUMAs, so be mindful of the activities you will be doing.

- Good Denim Pants
- Older Denim Pants (For sporting activities)
- Maxi Dress
- Lightweight Jacket
- Walking Shoes
- Head/ Shoulder Scarf
- Crossbody Purse
- Oversized Sweater
- Sunglasses
- 2-3 Tee Shirts
- Tank Top
- Sport
- Sports Bra (For sporting activities)


Satin Button Front: Forever 21
Pumps: Aldo Shoes

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