Where the desert meets high fashion: Monique Lhuillier's travel diary to Qatar

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Just last week, designer Monique Lhuillier traveled to Doha, Qatar to host a runway show with 51 East. We got an exclusive look inside Monique's travels -- highlighting her favorite spots for sight-seeing, shopping and eating (of course!) and the very cute friend she made in the desert!

You know you're in for a treat when you're traveling with someone as stylish as Monique. Her eye for color and beauty translates perfectly from fashion to travel, and she gave us an incredible look at this breathtaking city.

Scroll through to see all the gorgeous snaps from her awe-inspiring (and majorly envy-inducing!) trip.

Monique Lhuillier's travel essentials
Monique Lhuillier's travel essentials


Packing my travel essentials! Excited to visit Qatar!


Taking in the incredible architecture.


Beautiful archways.


Loving the hospitality in Doha.


Coffee is served.


Breathtaking view of the desert.


Such an incredible experience meeting this little guy.


Made a friend!


My morning commute.


Casual walk through the desert!


Taking in the bright colors inside our tent.


Magical day in the desert


Local cuisine, delicious!


Backdrop to the fashion show.


#BTS fittings -- moments before the show.


Backstage beauties.


Goodbye Qatar, thank you for your amazing hospitality!

Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Taking in the architecture
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Taking in the architecture
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Beautiful archways
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Beautiful archways
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Loving the hospitality in Doha
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Loving the hospitality in Doha
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Coffee is served!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Coffee is served!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Breathtaking view of the desert
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Breathtaking view of the desert
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Such an incredible experience meeting this little guy
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Such an incredible experience meeting this little guy
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Made a friend!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Made a friend!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: My morning commute
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: My morning commute
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Casual walk through the desert!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Casual walk through the desert!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Taking in the bright colors inside our tent
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Taking in the bright colors inside our tent
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Magical day in the desert
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Magical day in the desert
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: local cuisine, delicious!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: local cuisine, delicious!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Backdrop to the fashion show
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Backdrop to the fashion show
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: behind the scenes fitting before the show
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: behind the scenes fitting before the show
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Backstage beauties
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Backstage beauties
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Goodbye Qatar!
Monique Lhuillier travel diary: Goodbye Qatar!

Want more from Monique? Click through below to see her Fall/Winter 2016 collection:

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