The Takchita Princess ~ Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco

Lalla means ‘lady’ in Morocco and it is a part of the royal title of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Salma the Princess Consort of King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Lalla Salma is the first wife of Moroccan royalty to be publically acknowledged and awarded a royal title and she has entered the world stage with a portfolio of state duties and charitable causes.

This is Morocco’s First Lady and a very stylish and striking blend of the traditional and the modern Arabic woman. Lalla Salma is 33 years old and has two children. She was born Salma Bennani in the Morrocan city of Fez to a middle class Moroccan family and she is a computer science graduate.

Lalla Salma is an exotic beauty, a reflection of the influences of both Arab and French cultures that makes Morocco so scintillating, and what makes her all the more fascinating in the Arab world is her porcelain complexion and curly red hair. I think that this lends her a doll-like quality when dressed in the traditional Moroccan dress of the takchita.

And here is Princess Lalla Salma in all her takchita glory…

And, in contrast, here we have the modern wardrobe of Princess Lalla Salma…

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The ultimate swim accessory is NOT the swimsuit people! It is the Kaftan! Just like the coat in the winter time gives a great first impression and lasting impression so does the caftan in the summer. Arriving in one of these chic ensembles at a beach or pool party will have everyone asking who is that girl?

Black and White Caftan from Avenue
Originating in Persia the kaftan (sometimes spelled caftan) was originally designed as mans attire, more specifically a cloak. Some of them were so precious that they were given as rewards to important dignitaries and victorious generals during elaborate religious festivals. If they were fabulous enough for dignitaries, then surely they are fabulous enough for you. They come in various lengths, colors, and fabrics and MUST be worn with shades and killer shoes for ultimate chicness. This classic cover-up is one of the few pieces that can go seamlessly from poolside to posh party with ease and not look like a moo-moo.

Pink and White Kaftan from Torrid
My advice is to choose your length depending on the drama that you want to evoke as you enter a space. For pool parities I like to go longer with a high heel stiletto. This is because there is no sand for heals to sink into and you can posture with your cocktail and shades by the pool. Go shorter for sandy beach affairs and with a cute pair of gladiator sandals and of course ultra glam shades. So forget the swimsuit shopping drama that women and especially fuller figured women go through. Get yourself a cute swimsuit that accentuates your curves and an even cuter cover-up ala the Kaftan and a have a happy swimsuit season.

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