ROUNDED BAYS

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. Its been really long since my last post and I completely lost my mojo. Honestly, I couldn't make time for it nor was I inspired enough to try to.

However, here I am, after almost two years, blogging again. I don't think I'll ever completely stop no matter how long I stay away from it and I think there's still hope :)

For this post I've collected a bunch of pictures from my trip to Doha, Qatar in September as most of you know my sister is based there. It was wonderful spending time with her and visiting places.

DOHA is the capital city of the State of Qatar, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf with hot desert climate. Almost 30 km of Doha's coastline has been added by land reclamation and half of the surface area of one of most famous international airports (Hamad international airport) was constructed on reclaimed land.

Winter is the ideal time to visit and enjoy Doha since the weather is cool, and you can wander around in the sun (which is impossible otherwise). This time around, I wasn't there at the 'ideal' time, so it was very hot and sunny during the day. Thus the only time I went outdoors was in the evenings. Anyhow it was a good trip altogether, especially since I covered the outdoor stuff on my last visit there (winter, 2014).

You can check out the post "Fortnight in the Desert' for more details on that trip, if you haven't already :) --->

SOUQ WAQIF (the standing market), is where you find spices, handicraft and souvenirs. It also houses many restaurants and Shisha lounges. The area is very popular as it offers multiple dining options in the same location and has an authentic/cultural vibe about it. 

SOUQ WAQIF

ARABIC CUISINE AT THE SOUQ

THE CORNICHE is a walk way along the Doha bay which extends from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) to the Sheraton hotel. The area is picturesque, complete with a view of the Doha skyline, perfect for long walks when the weather is pleasant. 
                            

THE CORNICHE.

DOHA SKYLINE AT SUNSET.

SUNSET AT CORNICHE

MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART is located at Corniche and houses a complete collection of Islamic artefacts, manuscripts, textiles e.t.c over 1400 years. The area around the museum is beautifully decorated with artificial palm trees, green grass and pretty lights.

MUSUEM OF ISLAMIC ART (MIA) PARK.

             

       

               

MUSUEM OF ISLAMIC ART (MIA).

MIA PARK

YEE HWA restaurant serves both Korean and Japanese cuisine. Since I hate Japanese food, we stuck to Korean and it was pretty amazing.  

YEE HWA RESTAURANT. 

  

Quick bite at Champions Sport's Bar with the sisters after a day of shopping at Villaggio mall.

CHAMPIONS MARRIOTT.

Villaggio mall is an Italianate-themed mall in Doha famous for its indoor canal with gondolas. Venice of the middle-east? ;)

VILLAGGIO MALL.

           

Dinner at Sabai Thai. I'm not a fan of Thai cuisine but this restaurant sure changed my mind!

THE WESTIN.

SABAI THAI, THE WESTIN.

Dinner and drinks at The Irish Harp. 

THE IRISH HARP, SHERATON GRAND.

SISTERS <3

That's all for this post, thanks for the visit! 

I'll be back soon with another post. 

Until then, be kind, spread love and take care of yourselves! xx

TWO WAYS TO FLORAL

Hi everyone! I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

I realised I haven't done an Outfit Of The Day on my blog, except for maybe once? So here's an OOTD post for you guys! 

This post also features my lovely and gorgeous friend Sangay, who reluctantly agreed to take a few pictures :P

The two outfits are total opposites in terms of colour and style, however there's a floral connect between the two which I think is very cool! It feels amazing to experiment with different styles which have a common theme per se. So without further delay, lets get into it!

Outfit 1: Screaming colours. Super comfy and bright floral pants paired with beige flats and sling bag. Minimal accessories. I've gone with two of my favourite rings and a watch.  

Details: Floral pants: F21//

Top, Sling bag: Thrifted (Mumbai)//

Shades, studded flats: Thrifted (Beijing/Bangkok; courtesy of my sis ;))//

Rings: Accessorize// Watch: Guess//

Outfit 2: The Dark Side. Since my friend here doesn't like bright colours, she always goes for black, white or grey! But hey, doesn't mean she can't rock florals in these colours. This lovely daisy crop top does the trick. Add a pair of chunky black heels and you're good to go!

Details: High waisted skinny jeans; Daisy top; Chunky heels: F21//

Shades: Aldo//

XOXO

That is all for today. I hope you enjoyed this post. I think I'm going to do OOTD posts often. 

Let me know what you think :) xx

PS: Shoutout to my living room! :P

Lots of love,

Gawa 

A FORTNIGHT IN THE DESERT

Hey there!

I'm back with few pictures to share this time, some of which you may have seen on my Instagram. Regardless, I hope you enjoy this post. I spent two weeks in Doha and it was a lovely experience, all thanks to my amazing big sis! I would like to dedicate this post to her as a token of love and appreciation for everything she does for me and also as a bribe for future adventures :P

On a serious note, I can proudly brag that I have the best sister in the whole wide world. <3

Here are some pictures from my visit to Doha, Qatar in December '14 which now feels like a different lifetime! 

1) Desert safari (also the day I met with a minor bike accident, the scar of which I still proudly bear)

Desert day is incomplete without camel rides!

2) Dinner and drinks at SkyView, La Cigale.

3) A day at The Pearl-Qatar, an artificial island.

Brunch at Emporio Armani Caffe

4) Sunset at Corniche Seaside

 5) Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

 6) Club hopping with the cousin. 6 clubs in one night! Started off with dinner at Strata, located at the 56th floor of Intercontinental hotel, Doha.

Strata Restaurant, Lounge and Bar. 

Shout out to the crazy, fun, loving cuz! <3

7) Sundowner session at Sharq Village and Spa. I have only one slightly decent picture from that night. You can guess why!

As you all know, my (picture) posts are incomplete without a selfie. :) 

 So, thats all for this post. I'm glad I could finally share these pictures. 

I think I'm doing okay with the whole "posting often" promise I made. Will be back soon. 

Till then take care, be safe and happy! xx

Love and hugs,

Gawa