Valletta, Malta

Malta - a perfect example that you don't need to look too far beyond your continent to find a unique destination. With the possibility to fly anywhere in the world we tend to overlook the places that are  much closer to us. Well, the beauty of Europe is that with just under a 3 hour flight from Warsaw, Poland - you can experience a completely different culture, architecture and language that has influences dating back to over 5000 years BC. With its rich historical background and plenty of UNESCO sites, Malta is like a portal that takes you back in time and makes you feel like you're on a set of a period Hollywood movie. Hence it comes with no shock that the makers of Gladiator, Troy and even the popular Game of Thrones series chose this special island when filming..

This small island country is an absolute gem that finds itself within the Mediterranean archipelago. As its first settlers were Sicilian you'll find a lot of such influence all across Malta. Whether its it in the language, local food  (the ricotta cannoli was definitely my vice) or the buildings that to great extent showcase Roman influence, you can almost feel the different layers that moulded this island and gave it its identity. The language itself is a hybrid mixture of French, Italian and English that over the years came together to form the Maltese spoken today. What more, certian words and phrases even echo the Arabic language.

As this was my second time there, I decided to explore the beautiful streets of the capital - Valletta. This impressive fortress like city is astounding in every possible way. Whether you want to explore museums, eat a deliciously fresh seafood dinner or simply roam around the streets, you'll find it all here. I personally really enjoyed just walking around Valletta and finding the effortlessly stylish architectural details that grace this city. The pastel coloured walls are to die for and naturally create a harmonious backdrop to any outfit. Considering that, I still went for a creamy coloured outfit. Here is my nude toned smart casual Valletta get up..in sneakers of course!

*Last but not least, I have a little treat for you all as you can get 30% off all designer purchases at the American Outlet store with the code MARIAA2017 - valid until 31st of December 2017 - just in time for Christmas!*

TOP - RALPH LAUREN KNIT VIA AMERICAN OUTLET
SKIRT - TOPSHOP
SNEAKERS - ADIDAS ORIGINALS NMD CS2
BUMBAG - OBEY WOMENS
NECKLACE AND EARRINGS - WASHED ASHORE ADORNMENTS
BRACELETS - BOHO BETTY

Storm style x Boho Betty

This month has been ever so busy -  but I guess every January ends up being like that right? With my perfectionistic  tendencies, I have been already scheduling  and planning everything for the upcoming months whilst at the same time sorting things out that I had left over from 2016. In a nutshell: a hella lot of admin.  In between all this;  doing my hospital rotations, studying for exams and prepping for my Costa Rica retreat I have been very caught up, hence this post is a little delayed - nevertheless here it is & I hope you will all enjoy it! 

The weather this day was far from perfect - that day England truly, lived up to its unpredictable weather and the shooting conditions were really tough.  However I am really Please wirh the finał desult &  even with storms hitting the coastlines of the UK - here is my tribal inspired shoot featuring the beautiful range of jewellery just perfect for all occasions from Boho Betty.

 Boho Betty is an accessories brand specialising in jewellery made from various materials such as leather, textiles, stones and beads to name a few. Being a bit of a cultural nomad myself, I really love how the brand draws inspiration from diverse cultures around the world and yet effortlessly incorporates this touch into their unique and versatile designs. Personally, I am very pragmatic about 

accessories and jewellery - I like to be able to rock them from the morning till the eve no matter the occasion. This collection is perfect for that as it can enhance a basic daily outfit or add an elegant personal touch to an evening one - very up my street! With so many pretty wraps and bangles to choose from, it wasn't easy but here is my selection of my favourite pieces..

To see more of the Boho Betty collection head over to:

www.boho-betty.co.uk

HAT - ZARA

HOODIE - WITCHERY

PONCHO - BILLABONG WOMENS

TROUSERS - MASSIMO DUTTI

SHOES - VANS

WATCH - NIXON