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  • An Insider's Reflections
    May 09 2018
    09:37 AM

    An Insider’s Reflections

    Maria No Comments 443
    *A little note before I begin, I’m speaking as a person on the inside of social media who manages to stay level headed and view things as an outsider, I am in no way passing judgement but merely stating what I see as a demise. That being said, I’m not here to please ...
  • The Fish House Intercontinental Dubai
    Apr 10 2018
    06:41 PM

    The Fish House Intercontinental Dubai

    Maria No Comments 502
    Dubai Festival City has been dubbed a self sufficient “city within a city” and includes residential, business and entertainment developments gravitating towards the waterfront. The Intercontinental in Dubai Festival City stands firm facing the water and boasts a ...
  • Manzil Downtown Dubai
    Mar 23 2018
    03:08 PM

    Manzil Downtown Dubai

    Maria No Comments 703
    In a world full of standardized hotels and themes, stands one who stays true to the Oriental setting it is in and spreads the renowned Middle Eastern hospitality to international guests. I had heard a lot about Manzil being the home away from home, and wanted to experience ...
  • Tattoos Are More Than Body Art
    Feb 27 2018
    03:28 PM

    Tattoos Are More Than Body Art

    Maria 2 Comments 785
    One of the questions I get asked the most is about my tattoos, what they mean, whether they hurt or not, and how I chose my artists. Every time I decide on sharing their meaning and the inspiration behind each, I get held back by the fear of exposing my emotions too much, ...
  • Paris Fashion Week 101
    Jan 30 2018
    03:59 PM

    Paris Fashion Week 101

    Maria 2 Comments 1759
    Life is all about making things happen, and for me, one of the things I had always wanted to tick off my bucket list was Couture Week. Not only as a blogger (4 years and counting), but for the child in me who used to look wide eyed at magazine spreads, watching Fashion TV, ...
  • The Great Friendship Purge Of 2017
    Jan 03 2018
    10:02 AM

    The Great Friendship Purge Of 2017

    Maria 2 Comments 917
    A new year doesn’t mean too much to me, I don’t set new goals and I don’t force resolutions upon myself knowing I won’t keep them. However the fourth quarter of 2017 brought with it my first writing hiatus that lasted a few months, stemming from the lack of inspiration and ...

An Insider's Reflections
May 09 2018
9:37 am

An Insider’s Reflections
*A little note before I begin, I’m speaking as a person on the inside of social media who manages to stay level headed and view things as an outsider, I am in no way passing judgement but merely stating what I see as a demise. That being said, I’m not here to please anyone, so […]
    • The Fish House Intercontinental Dubai
      The Fish House Intercontinental Dubai
      10 April 2018, 6:41 PM 0 502
      Dubai Festival City has been dubbed a self sufficient “city within a city” and includes residential, business and entertainment developments gravitating towards the waterfront. The Intercontinental in Dubai Festival City stands firm facing the water and boasts a spectacular view of ...
      Manzil Downtown Dubai
      Manzil Downtown Dubai
      23 March 2018, 3:08 PM 0 703
      In a world full of standardized hotels and themes, stands one who stays true to the Oriental setting it is in and spreads the renowned Middle Eastern hospitality to international guests. I had heard a lot about Manzil being the home away from home, and wanted to experience first hand what that ...
    • Tattoos Are More Than Body Art
      Tattoos Are More Than Body Art
      27 February 2018, 3:28 PM 2 785
      One of the questions I get asked the most is about my tattoos, what they mean, whether they hurt or not, and how I chose my artists. Every time I decide on sharing their meaning and the inspiration behind each, I get held back by the fear of exposing my emotions too much, but then […]
      Paris Fashion Week 101
      Paris Fashion Week 101
      30 January 2018, 3:59 PM 2 1759
      Life is all about making things happen, and for me, one of the things I had always wanted to tick off my bucket list was Couture Week. Not only as a blogger (4 years and counting), but for the child in me who used to look wide eyed at magazine spreads, watching Fashion TV, wondering […]
    • The Great Friendship Purge Of 2017
      The Great Friendship Purge Of 2017
      3 January 2018, 10:02 AM 2 917
      A new year doesn’t mean too much to me, I don’t set new goals and I don’t force resolutions upon myself knowing I won’t keep them. However the fourth quarter of 2017 brought with it my first writing hiatus that lasted a few months, stemming from the lack of inspiration and the time I took […]
      The Doers Club
      The Doers Club
      19 October 2017, 6:35 PM 0 3156
      I am known as Maria the style blogger, (or as many people call me “style me”) who is always attending posh events in the most casual outfits. “Don’t you feel awkward?”, they ask. “Kudos for staying true to your personal style!”, they say. And staying ...
    • Off The Beaten Path In London
      Off The Beaten Path In London
      29 September 2017, 10:55 PM 0 1203
      Upon returning from London a few months ago, I had shared a post summing up places to visit (click here to read) and I was asked why this city in particular left an imprint on my heart. No amount of storytelling will convey the charm of London and its eclecticism, however I dedicate this post to ...
      Influencers And Those Who Toot Their Horns
      Influencers And Those Who Toot Their Horns
      21 August 2017, 4:44 PM 2 2249
      The term ‘influencer’ gets thrown around a lot, and although I’m not exactly sure how it came to exist, I know that a couple of years ago everyone wanted to be labeled an ‘influencer’ whereas today it is a shunned word. Why is it shunned? Because those who truly ...