The perfect beauty retreat in a buzzing city: Talise spa
I recently got the chance to experience a few treatments at the Talise spa in Madinat Jumeirah. I was so stressed out from work and constantly fixated on my emails; I really needed a day to recharge...
View ArticleHalloween inspired look + product details
A.k.a pumpkin inspired I don’t celebrate Halloween but I thought it would be fun to do a Halloween look… my way I went for a very warm and orange eye look and kept the lips nude-ish to keep the focus...
View ArticleMinimalistic nail art to-die-for!
Lately I’m really into simple and minimalistic nail art. Rose gold nail polish seems to be really taking over Pinterest. I love the super simple rose gold stripes over a transparent base coat combined...
View ArticleAn Italian fairytale with Bottega Verde
Last month I traveled to the sunny Italy with Bottega Verde to get to the core and birth place of the brand which is in Tuscany. I’ve been to Italy serval times before but it was my first time in...
View ArticleTravel video: Maldives
I’ve been a bit MIA these past two weeks because I’ve been battling the worst flu! Here’s a short video of my trip to the Maldives, hope this will make up for my absence! Check out #NajlaTravels on...
View ArticleLook of the day: 90’s vibes + braids
I’ve been wanting to get box braids for such a long time but I kept postponing it because I knew it would take much time to get them done. Last week I decided it to just go for it and finally get them...
View ArticleMy favorite red lipsticks for the festive season
During the festive season it’s only natural to wear red lipstick on evening gatherings. Whether you’re into burgundy, red browns, fire reds or red lip glosses, they all instantly transform into a...
View ArticleBudget Friendly Holiday Gift Guide (under $50)
I can’t believe it’s almost December and we’re so close already to welcoming 2017, time really flies! I always find it so difficult to buy someone a gift (especially for men!). Luckily women aren’t...
View ArticleMy stay + review in the Maldives
Last month, Ryadh and I traveled to Maldives for the first time. It was our 5th year wedding anniversary so we really wanted to go somewhere special and what perfect place to spend your wedding...
View ArticleTumblr Thursday: Peachy
Happy Thursday! Today it’s martyrs day in the UAE and tomorrow it’s national day, which means; extra long weekend, yay! How are you guys spending the day off today? I have no plans so far, I might go...
View ArticleLuxurious Holiday Gift Guide (over $50)
After creating a budget friendly gift guide for the holidays, I also wanted to do a luxurious version for those who may have a bigger budget to spend on gifts. These are definitely items I would love...
View ArticleEverything you should know before bleaching your hair
As you guys may have followed the process through my blog & social media, I changed my hair color from pitch black to white blonde. It took me a good year to really get that full head of white...
View ArticleNew trend alert: Holographic everything!
I hope you guys liked my last “Tumblr Thursday” post, can’t wait to share my next post with you this Thursday. On another note, I’ve decided to also do regular posts on new trends and what’s popular at...
View ArticleThree underrated places in Dubai
The other day I decided to explore areas of Dubai that I never really visit. I mean, I’ve lived in Dubai for so long and I’m embarrassed to say that there are still places that I have never visited...
View ArticleI’m in Doha!
I’m so excited to be in Doha with Ryadh for a quick getaway. We’re staying at the W Doha which is my favorite hotel in Doha. It’s so much colder here than it is in Dubai, I wasn’t expecting that so I...
View ArticleDay 2 in Doha, Qatar
Day 2 and my last day here in Doha, I had so much fun here in “mini Dubai”. I love how the public places here are really quiet and not as packed as in Dubai. We visited The Pearl, the Museum of Islamic...
View ArticleReview + Swatches: Tarte Lip Paints
I finally got to try out the highly anticipated “Lip Paints” from Tarte Cosmetics. I love the fact that the brand is trying to cater to different skin complexions by creating a wide range of nude lip...
View ArticleTumblr Thursday: 70’s feels
I feel like the 70’s fashion & beauty trends are slowly coming back again. I noticed this the most when I was in London last summer. Disco glam, bohemian chic, hippie style, clumpy lashes,...
View ArticleSquad riding on quads
The other day, Ryadh, Ilyas and I went to the desert and tried out the quads for the first time. It was such a cool experience and I can’t wait to ride the quads again. If you live in the UAE or if...
View ArticleNew trend alert: Body jewelry chains
It’s officially winter in Dubai which means, beach days are no longer the same. Gone are the days where I would spend literally every weekend on the beach working on my tan and soaking in the water....
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