Black & Beige

peter pan collar top: H&M    jeans: H&M     hat: H&M    shoes: Call it spring   necklace: That Vintage


When I arrived in Qatar, I only brought a few clothes and realised I left my jeans at back in New Zealand! So my hubby Mike pointed out these pair of jeans from H&M to me and honestly I wished I bought another 50 pair ! They are the most comfortable jeans ever...

Not only did I leave with a pair of jeans, but I bought half of the store! I wish New Zealand had an H&M it's such a good store.

Love Polli xx

So many dresses

Sorry for the late post today, I had to go into work today, and I slept in lol.... (just being honest here).
While thinking and planning my trip over to South Africa in December, I realized how it hot it's going to be! And a girl can never have to many dresses her in wardrobe, right? So I thought of a few dresses which I found from Warehouse located in the UK. 

I am thinking either the red or yellow dress? What are your thoughts?


Love Polli xx

Element Eden Inspired by Daydream Lily

 "Think doilies, and fresh flowers, tea cups, vintage treasures and handmade creations".

Photography: Ali Mitton

Styling:Liss from Daydream lily blog

Model: Christine Rose @ Viviens sydney

I wanted to share today an amazing collaboration between a blogger called Liss from Daydream lily & Element Eden.  


This time Daydream lily and Element Eden collaborated on a holga camera as well!! How neat, it's pink and oh so pretty. Definitely something to put down on my wishlist for Christmas. 

Well done to Bec, for Illustrating these beautiful pieces, your such an inspiring artist. And as far as I know, your able to buy the Element Hats Off Singlet from here.

Love Polli xx

Currently swooning over...

While looking up things to do in South Africa over December I stumbled upon Amy Scheepers photography. A young South African girl who is currently living in Port Elizabeth.

She also runs a blog called Lucid Dreams and have young woman as her main subject mater. She is involved in a allot of fashion and beauty photography and captured a fantasy looking escape in her photo's. Her work also featured in in Asos Magazine.


Love Polli xx

The loved one

THE LOVED ONE 

I am so excited to share with you this feminine shop called The loved one with you today which is based in Pasadena.  Elvia Lahman and Hannah Metz,  began The Loved One as a vintage wholesale business.

Demand for its quality vintage and American made lingerie inspired expansion into the world of retail, with an online store and a series of pop-up shops in Los Angeles and New York before settling into their own space in Pasadena.

Love Polli xx

Those who inspire...

Ilana from See Me Everywhere 




James Kicinski from Bluebird Vintage



Liss from Daydream lily blog 

These are the bloggers who keep me inspired to stay creative and crafty! Their blogs are part of my weekly routine to visit and I tend to snoop around their pages to find out more about the person behind the blog.

Most of all I love their outfit posts! I love seeing what other people have in their wardrobes and how they put outfits together.

Love Polli xx



Amanda from Here Comes The Sun



Tori from Voyages of the creative variety

And if you haven't yet entered our giveaway, make sure you click here, to be into the draw to win an amazing the California Sunshine headpiece by Moorea Seal.

simple | thoughtful | handcrafted jewelry

simple | thoughtful | handcrafted jewelry

Isn't this the cutest range of necklaces ever. This little fortune cookie necklace is adorable. I have already highlighted it as a new favourite on my etsy finds. There are a big range of beautiful pieces of jewellery in this little store. All pieces are handcrafted and made out of silver or 18k gold. So if you need to start making your wishlist for Christmas, make sure you take note of this etsy store.

Love Polli xx

Less is more

Photographer: Lui H

I'm a firm believer in less is more. There is something about the simplicity of these images and sometimes I believe it's the simplicity in photo's, art, craft and any form of art that makes people yearn for a simple life.

Sometimes I wish we lived in simpler times and  eat dinner together as families and not in front of the TV, live in a connected community and not running around from A - B because our iPhone said so.  And yes I am guilty of all the above because society have pushed us into these lifestyles.

And I guess there are pro's and con's to it. The thought of it all just leaves me wonder what life would be like. That's probably why I am so drawn to Lui's amazing photographer.Unfortunately I couldn't get much from her Russian website, but I do know that her occupation is being a lawyer (administrative law) and that she is based in Tbilisi, Georegia.

Love Polli xx

Kendi Everyday

Kendi Everyday is a cute blog about a girl who got married and moved to a small town - and instead of getting pregnant... she started a blog. I really enjoy her outfit posts. They are very inspirational and oh so colourfull.

While me and my husband are babysitting and houssitting a friends house, we have been enjoying the outdoors and watched Avatar with the kids which have been rather fun. It's fun watching kiddie movies again - it reminds me of my childhood with blankets and popcorn! 


Love Polli xx

Fall in love

 FALL IN LOVE

Thanks to Le Frufru blog, I am inspired by the amazing party styling, crafts and all design work that's been done for this stunning wedding ! It's beautiful and oh so tasteful. Secretly I wish I was a party stylist. That might explain why I usually spend my money on little paper gadgets and straws lol.

Love Polli xx

Paris: Fashion Week

I don't think you have lived until you have been to Paris Fashion Week. And I intend to go one day soon! Living in Qatar at the moment it's only a 6 hour flight which makes it even more tempting! It's something I have to do on my bucket list!

For the moment I am really excited to attend the Qatar Fashion Week here in Doha. It will be Qatar's first fashion week which makes it even more exciting! I also look forward to catching up with Carla Mallari from Nomad* blog. Nomad*blog is set on a mission to inject more Fashion knowledge in Doha.


Love Polli xx

Oh Orange!

Leopard Ring: Diva   Shoes: Call it spring    Burned orange skirt: H&M    Top: Valleygirl

There is nothing better than a new pair of shoes! I desperately needed some new shoes, as I have left so many other bits and pieces behind in New Zealand. Thanks for Call it Spring for providing such a good range of pretties to choose form.

We are also on our way to a desert safari, where we will be able to ride camels, do a bit of dune bashing, and swim in the see. I promise to take loads of pictures! 

Be blessed!

Love Polli xx

DIY Headband

The beauty department blog is filled with amazing DIY tutorials. This headband tutorial is definatly one of my favourites. With having really short hair now I need some new headbands to spice up my "look" as it can get rather boring just styling it to one side with my pixie haircut.

On another note, I am also going to South Africa for a month from the 7th Dec - 5th of Jan which is something I am really looking forward too. I will be able to show my husband where I grew up. He has never been to South Africa himself, coming from New Zealand, so this should be a real adventure for the both of us. Fingers crossed that we will be able to do a Safari!

Love Polli xx

True Love

 Top: Valleygirl      Skirt: Glassons     Hat: H&M      Necklace: Diva

Oh how I love Instagram {feel free to follow me on Instagram under Polli blog}!I am totally in love with my cat called Frankie, he is the cutest thing alive, honestly he just flops into your lap. I don't think I have ever had such a cuddly cat.

I got home one day and Mike said he had a surprise for me, and little did I know it was going to be a cat. With living in Doha and traveling around it wasn't going to be a good idea so we decided not to get any animals. However, we missed out cats in New Zealand so much we couldn't resist! And yes I named him after my favourite magazine called Frankie.

Love Polli xx

Pillow Book

Good morning lovely readers! Check out my lovely pillow book I got given from Michelle an amazing friend ! Inside my pillow book are little love notes from our close friends in New Zealand. Each page has a picture of our friends and special moments.

It's such a pleasure to wake up to my pillow book and flick through all the beautiful memories of our friends in New Zealand! Thanks Michelle, I keep this amazing booklet you design very close to my heart here in Qatar.

I would also like to introduce Frankie my cat here in Qatar. My husband surprised me with him one day!


Love Polli xx