Living sustainably can seem difficult if it’s never been something you did consciously. And, when it comes to sustainable fashion, some of the advice can seem daunting for a newbie. Some people suggest ditching...
If you look at celebs, off-duty models and style bloggers, it may seem like their outfits are not just super cool but also unattainable for average folk. I’m not talking about brands here, just...
If one of your goals for the new year is to get your work wardrobe in order, this is the post for you. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve landed your first real job or...
And just like that, it’s time to recap another year! Overall, I would say this was a pretty good year blogging-wise although I lost some of my motivation in the last quarter and I...
We’re just a few days away from the big shopping weekend that officially begins with Black Friday and ends on Cyber Monday. I’ve seen ads for pre-Thanksgiving specials as well and as I noted...
It’s the most wonderful time of year! No, not Christmas just yet. It’s the time we prepare for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and really and truly, at least two weeks of sales. Some online...
We’ve all bought stuff that looked great on the hanger but wasn’t flattering when we actually wore it. I know sometimes I can’t be bothered to try on items, especially when I’m in a...
There was a time when Prophetess Sarah Smith was done with designing. She got rid of her sewing machine and materials and took up full-time ministry. But, in April this year, she relaunched her...
Patrons who attended this year’s Kingdom Arts Fashion and Visual Arts Gala saw a stunning display of elegant fashion from Trudy Mayers. If you were viewing her work for the first time, you wouldn’t...
There is creativity in the kingdom and it was on display in abundance at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre during the 2019 Kingdom Arts Fashion and Visual Arts Gala. From start to finish, the...
A lot of the jewellery made in Barbados and the rest of the region is big, bold and colourful. There are beads of varying shades, distinctive gemstones and of course, bold African-inspired print. These...
Adrianna Payne loves to create and there’s nothing she enjoys more than seeing a smile on the face of a satisfied client. “There is nothing like the moment a client slips on their suit...
Christian Gibbs is known for her eclectic style and it’s that style that led to the creation of her brand By Krishtun. She started making crochet clothing some years ago when she saw a...
Richelle Taylor was pretty much a reluctant entrepreneur. As a teenager, she made wall décor and jewellery “just for fun” and she would give the pieces away. She recalls that everyone kept telling her...
Cherise Ashby is a fashion designer, artist and fitness competitor and she has been creating in one capacity or another since she was a child. Like most little girls who catch the fashion bug,...
Shantell Bancroft wants to make it easier for island girls to get Caribbean-centric jewellery no matter where they are in the world. The London-based fashion designer who was born to Barbadian parents has set...
Stores excite me. Even if I’m not buying anything, I like to browse. However, there are certain things that drive me completely crazy and make the shopping experience a lot less enjoyable. I don’t...
Rihanna doesn’t do anything halfway. When news broke that she was partnering with LVMH to launch her Fenty fashion line I was excited. Now I knew it would be a luxury brand so I...
We often think about jewellery primarily as a way to accessorise an outfit. Sometimes, we use it to say something about ourselves or to identify with a particular group. But have you ever thought...
Shopping for shorts can be difficult if you really want a pair which flatters your body. It’s even more frustrating and time-consuming when you’re not entirely sure what you’re looking for. Feel free to...
Warmer weather means it’s short pants season even if you’re in the Caribbean where we don’t have drastic temperature changes. While some women would wear them comfortably and confidently everywhere, others feel a little...