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Sturdy Moroccan Sandals

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My Handmade Moroccan Sandals Morocco (located in Northern Africa) is the melting pot of culture and ethnicity. With so many cultures and traditions coming together, it's amazing to see how people there still use traditional trades when crafting their products. Being the breadbasket of the surrounding countries in Europe and Asia, it's neat to see everything from vintage to modern being crafted. Then sold to people all over the world. The sandals at the left are sturdy, handmade, naturally tanned leather footwear that can be worn for most any occasion. I received these wonderful sandals from my brother-in-law and for three years, the condition is impeccable and the wearing doesn't run out as fast as they fade. I ask for these all the time because I adore wearing these in the summer time. And let me tell you, they last! They are really strong and can withhold for any amount of given time, mine lasting for three summers at the most. My Outfit Idea Layout Wi...

Icelandic fashionable warmth

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 A few years ago I went to Iceland on a touring holiday. It is a fabulous awash of nature and blues and greens. Amongst the delights of every nature element you can think of from waterfalls to glaciers, there's the iconic fashions. Iceland isn't warm at all. I went in summer and was still needing a coat and thick hat. The Icelandic people wear handknitted sweaters. All made from pure Icelandic wool. Since winter is so dark there, they entertain and keep warm knitting elaborate patterns. Much like the one I'm holding in the photo.    You can buy your own from wetseal.com or if you're creative enough have a go at knitting your own. Patterned sweaters are not everyone's style. Take a look at this designer who uses Icelandic wool more minimalist . http://www.wmagazine.com/story/iceland-knitwear-designer-magnea-einarsdottir Everywhere you go in Iceland you'll find people wearing the sweater look. It's typical style that's been passed down...