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 experiment with different styles but if you want some quick tips, I got you! For some ideas on how to style […]
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 self-conscious. Maybe you feel too naked in short pants or you feel like they aren’t really your style. Whatever the reason […]
I have a plan to buy more local clothing and accessories this year. More local everything actually. I keep discovering new soaps, hair products, fragrances, shoes and other products Barbadians are making. I see them experimenting with formulations, improving packaging and making it easier for us to stop buying so many things from over and […]
There’s a lot you can do with an all-black outfit. I’ve often preached about making the most out of your wardrobe instead of constantly buying new things when you’re stuck in a style rut. That’s because few of us are truly taking advantage of the clothing and accessories we already own. Here’s the thing, though. […]
Browsing through the newspaper, I came across a workshop for teenagers which stated the dress code was “decently casual”. It’s not a term I’ve seen often but it was immediately clear to me why the distinction was made. Most 13-year-olds don’t have business or business casual wear and the organisers wouldn’t want to put a […]
I’ve been known to spend an hour in a store going through racks, picking up pieces of clothing, and then leaving without making a single purchase. I’ve never regretted it. Sometimes walking out of a store with money in my pocket feels as good as leaving with a bag of goodies. I love clothes and […]