"Party when the sun comes up, 'til the sun goes down and tun up di sound!" (Mavado "Give It All To Me") Summer time means day parties outdoor fetes (as my fellow Caribbeans like to say!) are all the rave. Here's some summer party inspirations for my Fly-Caribbean-Chic ladies whether you want to go casual, glam or bohemian chic. Outdoor Fete Casual Look by … [Read more...] about What to Wear to an Outdoor Fete
Fashion
Style: Crop Top Sweater
Sweater Crop Top: H&M | Jeans: forever 21 | Shoes: Aldo Shoes | Necklace: The Pink Locket I can't even remember the last time I wore a crop top, but this one from H&M caught my eye (I got the same time as this army dress) because of the pattern. I wasn't sure when I was going to wear it but I had the perfect opportunity when I went to an early lunch at Streets in … [Read more...] about Style: Crop Top Sweater
D’Marsh Couture New York Fashion Week S/S 2016 Collection
Designer D'Marsh Couture presented his spring/summer 2016 collection Le Visite de la Fleur at Coco Mat during New York Fashion Week. Inspired by flowers while on his recent visit to Columbia, the collection was vibrant with soft pastels detailed pops of patterns he's known for. Accessorized with jewelry by Sinners & Saints , shoes by CG&D Shoes and hand crafted hand … [Read more...] about D’Marsh Couture New York Fashion Week S/S 2016 Collection
Is Tommy Hilfiger’s S/S 2016 Collection an Appropriation of Jamaican Culture?
Model: Tami Williams | Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com Tommy Hilfiger's S/S 2016 collection show was this week at New York Fashion Week. While the collection was cute and definitely beachy, there was nothing ground-breaking about any of it, at least in my opinion. It seemed like he blended Cooyah with Stella Jean and sprinkled with 70’s hippie. The line was … [Read more...] about Is Tommy Hilfiger’s S/S 2016 Collection an Appropriation of Jamaican Culture?
My Style: Same Romper, Different Vibe
Rompers in the summer are a staple in my closet! I got this romper from Target right before my trip to Jamaica last year, I've worn it to dinner with friends and here I'm rocking it for date night with my boo! We went to Sugarcane and Brooklyn Museum's First Saturdays. Since we were going to be walking around, I switched it up and wore flat sandals. What's one of your … [Read more...] about My Style: Same Romper, Different Vibe