It Is Mine, I Buy Dat: In Defence of Dressing Up for Work
(Bajans will get the Stiffy reference in the first part of the title. Everyone else can just focus on the rest.) Often someone at work will tell me I’m “dressed up” and ask if...
Category: Styling Tips and Tricks
How To Maintain Costume Jewellery
Costume jewellery has a lot of selling points, chief among which is affordability. For just a few dollars you can try new styles and colours without major commitment. You can wear a different piece every...
Online Shopping: What You Need to Know
Online shopping can be fantastic. You get to purchase items that may not be readily available in stores near you and you can take advantage of sales even when you can’t make it into...
Flight Fashion: How to Always Look/Feel Fab
Between packed flights, stringent airport security rules and all the other issues that come with travelling, it’s almost expected that travellers will look a wreck by the end of their flight. Yet it’s almost...
What to Wear for a Day at the Spa
The spa for me is one of those places that’s just so amazing that it’s almost magical. You go in with tired skin and muscles or nails that you’ve been using as tools and...
How to Stop Your Bag From Hurting Your Shoulders & Back
What’s in your bag right now? Most women will have things like keys, a cell phone, tissue, a cosmetics bag, a wallet and maybe a small umbrella. Some of us also have tablets or...
7 Easy Ways to Stop Shoes From Hurting Your Feet
Saturday: You go into a store, spot a pair of shoes and fall instantly in love. Luckily, they have your size and the shoes look great on your feet. After taking a few steps...
Uniform Dressing: Your Style Solution?
I consider myself extremely fortunate that I don’t have to wear uniforms at work. I always tell people it would kill my creativity if I had to wear the same thing everyday. Still, I...
Caribbean Fashion Rules & Why They Should Be Broken
Don’t wear white after Labor Day. Don’t pair black and navy. These are North American fashion rules but we’ve probably all heard them. But what about in our region? I’ve been asking my friends...
Why I’ve Ditched Button Downs From My Work Wardrobe
When I started shopping for work clothes in my late teens I did what I thought I was supposed to do: I bought button down shirts. They’re a key part of an office wardrobe,...
3 Common Wardrobe Problems and How to Solve Them
You’ve probably heard the term “shop your stash” in reference to makeup, hair products or nail polish. The idea is to save money and clear some space by using products you already have before...
Instagram Accounts to Follow for Style Inspiration
I was a little late to the Instagram party but it has become a major source of inspiration for me when it comes to fashion, hair, beauty and travel. So I’m going to be...
Four Stylish Alternatives to Flip-Flops
Let me say upfront that I’m not a fan of flip-flops or slippers as we say in Barbados. Probably because I’m not overly casual in my style. But if casual is your thing and...
Shop: Fall Trends Perfect for Warmer Climates 2015
I’m probably one of the few Caribbean people who likes to travel when it’s chilly. It may be weird but I just prefer getting dressed for temperatures below 20 degrees Celcius. Boots, gloves, scarves,...
Three Ways to Style Joggers
At first glance joggers can seem like the ultimate in casual pants. They seem soft and comfy and perfect for lazy days. That’s true but they can also be glammed up for a night...
What’s Under There? Let’s Talk Shapewear
This is the final post in the What’s Under There? series. You can view previous posts here. The concept of shapewear may bring to mind the highly restrictive corsets of the 18th and 19th...
Fashion in Five April 11
Happy Saturday! I’m pretty excited about this post; mainly because I really want to give all these tips a try. But before I do that, I thought I’d share them with you. If you...
Face Shapes, Necklines and Choosing a Necklace
What do you consider when choosing a necklace to buy or wear? Many of us think about what will coordinate best with the rest of our outfit/wardrobe or simply what catches our eye. Those two factors...
What’s Under There? 5 Pairs of Panties You Need
Today I’m continuing the What’s Under There? series with a look at panties. Previous posts talked about the bras you need and how to ensure they fit right. The final post in the series...
What’s Under There? Making Sure Your Bra Fits Right
A little while back I did a post on eight types of bras women need. Today I’m following up with a focus on how to get the best fit. Badly-fitting undergarments can ruin an...