Tusk

   

Tusk designer rings is a New Zealand based brand which I discovered while sitting at home on the laptop trying to get rid of my flu bug. I can easily spend my day just finding new shops, creative inspiration and beautiful photography.


Reading...blogs & graphic design portfolios and looking through new blog templates. Got any suggestions?

Drinking... red bush tea, orange juice and I tried making my very own Arabian mint tea which turned out amazing. I try not to use too many sugars as they use 20 sugars for a pot of tea for 4 people.

Listening...  The Xx, Mike's always on the look out for new tunes for us to listen to and discovered this cool band. Weird name I know, I promise it's not some porn related band.

Watching... The X Factor with Britney Spears in it, yes it's true it's rather entertaining, we have also been watching endless amounts of 'Come Dine With Me' episodes which has been rather funny.

Love Polli xx

Confetti Cupcakes

I am sure it's almost every girls fantasy to own her own Cupcakery somewhere in the world, or if not eat one of them at least. While I am trying to get rid of this flu I have been looking at endless graphic design portfolios to get inspiration from and found this awesome Mexican designer who branded a cupcake shop called Confetti. The photography is so amazing I feel like I can taste perfection...yum!

Hope you are all having a blast of a weekend, mine's been pretty low key. My body is just telling me to rest and play zombie which has been very frustrating but it's probably been a good thing to catch up on some much needed rest and relaxing time.

Love Polli xx

Harper's Bazaar Arabia Fashion Event

Wearing: Zara minty green top / Pull&Bear necklace / Zara Blazer / H&M Hat

This month we have exciting news here at Polli blog. We where invited to a grand fashion event by Harper's Bazaar Arabia here in Doha. It was hosted by the W Hotel in Doha and I got to meet other fashionistas and also got a chance to catch up with a good blogger friend Carla Mallari from Nomad blog.

Polli blog also got featured in this months Harper's Bazaar Arabia on page 47 for those who are interested in having a little looksie.

Thanks Harper's Bazaar for the lovely evening. It was fab!

Love Polli xx

Later Afternoons

Minty dress: Zara /  Necklace: Pull & Bear / Sunglasses: H&M

Me & Mike enjoyed an afternoon strole at Aspire Park in Doha. It's the greenest place in Doha and it's such a lovely place to clear your mind, have a coffee or go for a walk.

Tomorrow night I will be attending Harper's Bazaar's Fashion Show which I am super excited for. I will be taking a few photos on the night so stay tuned for pictures.

Love Polli xx

Tea For Two

How cool are these tea coasters? I found this on Etsy. It's been a while since I last even flicked through Etsy which is rather sad. Work life has taken over so it's a bit difficult to make time for the things I do enjoy in life sometimes, and a cup of tea is definitely one them.

It is the weekend and it's great to finally put my feet up, enjoy a cup of tea and jump into the pool.
Happy weekend!

Love Polli xx

So Chic

Dress: Kling / Barbie Handbag: Kling  / Shoes: Zara

I bought this dress from Kling over in Bordeaux in France along with a cute purple number which I promise to share soon. My favorite outfit at this very moment probably have to be this dress.

My weekend was lovely and lazy. We watched the movie The Artist, watched a bit of rugby and strolled along Aspire Park here in Doha. I also baked a yummy lemon meringue tart which lasted a day in our fridge and enjoyed some cool summer drinks by the pool.

Love Polli

Oh Paris!

In July 2012 one of my biggest dreams came true. Since I can remember I have always been obsessed with the french culture, Paris & Moulan Rouge. Paris was beautiful, romantic and buzzing.

We strolled along the riviera munching on fresh baguettes & macaroons, walked endlessly to discover all the nooks in Paris and finally sat down to enjoy of the view of the Eiffel tower in all it's sparkling glory on a late afternoon.

It was a highlight to have finally tick Paris of from my bucket list.

Well happy Thursday everybody! The weekend has started here in the Middle East and I am looking forward to a relaxed weekend and much needed rest.

 Love Polli xx

Candy

Photographer - Joanna Kustra 

Fashion stylist - Sharpay Tang 
Makeup artist - Kate O'Reilly 

Hair stylist - Kazuto Shimomura

Model - Liza Serepova @ Premier Model Managament 

I have always been a lover of pastels. You name it, minty green, peachy keen, burned orange and soft pinks have always had a large contribute to my wardrobe. They just ooz femininity.

Love Polli xx

Sabine DUCASSE Collection

Designer: Sabine DUCASSE

Photographer: Matthias HOSSANN

Model: Ding Rouyin

It's amazing what you can find on Facebook huh! One link leads to another and if you keep your eye out for something different, you are bound to find it. 

I Really loved seeing this Collection by Sabine for the summer couture collection. Loved the colours and how unique the design is. 

Love Polli xx

The Land Of The Long White Cloud

On a long week of work, deadlines and lack of sleep. I flick through my photos of New Zealand and remember those immensely amazing days. The greenery, the people....the lifestyle.

We have been in Doha, Qatar for exactly a year now. Life in Qatar feels like you live in a constant bubble than the rest of the world, and I find myself daydreaming of those crisp mornings with a hot cup of tea in my hand on those homesick days. And today has definitely been one of those days.

Thank you for baring with me on this moaning day.

Love Polli xx

Spike It Up

We have moved in our new home here in Doha, and have Internet at home, Praise God! I can enjoy my blogging time again.

I thought it was time to get stuck back into Polyvore again, especially seeing what is out on the streets of Europe.

I fell in love with those black spiked slippers and bought me a pare of cream coloured slippers at Zara which I have faithfully been wearing the last couple of weeks. If your budget stretches as far as let's say $1,295 for some authentic Christian Louboutin spikes then be my guest. Unlike me I spend around 20 Euro's for a similar pair which I love 2 bits.


Love Polli xx

Scotch & Soda

Let me introduce Scotch & Soda to you. They are an Amsterdam based fashion brand and I discovered this shop in Italy on our European adventure.

Not only are their clothes rather ravishing the shop display was exquisite. You could see that allot of effort was put into the display in itself. They kept in mind the Italian culture and vibe of the city when they created the shop.

On a more personal level, I am moving house tomorrow! It has great features and are defiantly one of the more safer apartments in Doha after all our fires in our building.

I also picked up two street kittens along the rubbish dumps and took them home, which has caused a bit of a stir in the house since Frankie isn't having a bar of the new invasion taking place. As sad as it is I will have to find a house for them as soon as possible :(

Love Polli xx

Kling*

I discovered the brand Kling* over in Florence and pretty much bought every single piece in the shop. It was bit like love at first sight lol..

If you have been following my Instagram or Facebook page you would have noticed a few outfit posts I have done of a couple of items I adore from Kling*.

Love Polli xx

Little Italy

Phew, it's nice to be back on here! Thank you to Ilana for looking after my blog while I was over in Europe. It didn't even feel like a proper month to be honest. The holiday felt more like a week and a half long break.

I'm struggling getting rid of my travel bug. Sitting in front of the computer doing my day to day job has become less amusing. And the days do feel longer now...

I thought I would start in Italy since Rome was our landing pad.

 Love Polli xx