Marayna Dickinson didn't happen by ChickAdvisor; she happened to ChickAdvisor. As our Paris correspondent, she brings her zany but entirely lovable personality to her writing. This is the person you want to travel with - I think she could convince anyone to try anything.

ChickAdvisor
I'm steeling myself for this one: what is your nickname and how did you get it?

Marayna
Radar – press ‘play’ on Britney Spears’ song ‘Radar’ and at about 0:40 you’ll hear for yourself. It sounds like she’s saying ‘Oh, Marayna’ throughout the chorus. I nearly fell off the treadmill when I first heard it.

ChickAdvisor
Who is your #1 celeb crush?


Marayna
Hugh Laurie. Call me insane but I thought I was the only one who enjoyed seething sarcasm and nibbling on shirt cuffs.

ChickAdvisor
And your fashion Icon?


Marayna
“Coco” Chanel. Her passion, independence and absolute refusal to accept ‘no’ for an answer are inspiring.

ChickAdvisor
What is one of the highlights of your life so far?

Marayna
Meeting David Hasselhoff on my 25th birthday in Paris. To everyone’s surprise, he wasn’t eating a hamburger, flying through the air singing or talking to a car with super-powers. He was just taking insane pictures of a completely empty bar sequestered in the back of the bustling restaurant.

ChickAdvisor
What is one thing you never thought you would do?

Marayna
(Indirectly) admit that I listen to Britney Spears while I work out.

ChickAdvisor
I'm sure you're not the only one. *cough*

Highlights from Marayna

The Boyfriend Jean: How to Wear It
* Move over, skinny jean fans

Paris Night Life
* A night on the town in the City of Light

Adventures in French Cuisine
* In her words, "strap on the Depends" and try something new