My very first fashion obsession…
A pair of my mom’s Ferragamo shoes! They’d still look fabulous today.

Best style advice received…
“You look cool!” But for advice and inspiration I simply turn to women whose style I adore. If she’s laid-back and effortless, I’m looking to her for questions.

My style icons…
Caroline de Maigret, Tilda Swinton, Cate Blanchett, Loulou de la Falaise and while Mona Hattoum might not be a fashion personality, her art and work is an immense amount of inspiration to me and how I dress.

My personal styling tricks…
Contrast and juxtaposition. If I’m wearing something feminine i’ll balance it with something a little more masculine and dressed down. A floral dress with a biker jacket, if you will. I’m a sucker for white button-downs and will wear them with almost anything. I think I own about 10 white tailored shirts.

And when it comes to accessories…
I’m a recent clutch convert thanks to Nathalie Trad. I also love what Olympia Le Tan does. I’m big on handbags, shoes and fine jewelry. Those tend to be my go-to in order to amp up the ante when it comes to an outfit, day or night. For fine jewelry, my staples are delicate pieces that mean a lot to me — each one has its own story. Shoes are where I have the most fun! It’s all about footwear recently for me.

Qatar style is…
Evolving every day. Women are increasingly willing to take a risk and dabble in new designers who are doing something a little more off-kilter. I hope this trend only continues to grow. I’m on a mission to break the homogeneity in the region. It’s only a matter of time before our city’s streets rival those around the world.

The quintessential item in every Qatari wardrobe…
In my opinion, I’d encourage every girl to invest in a very cool linen abaya that could pass as a coat.

Packing essentials for a trip here…
A nice pair of jeans that flatter, a white button-down, a classic blazer, a cool statement choker or earrings, black trousers (I’ll let you choose whether they should be palazzos, cropped, straight leg, etc.) and a red lip!

One thing you’d be surprised to know about Qatar style…
Women are looking for something new. They’re slowly trying to stand out. They just want to be cool.