I recently went a boat ride (90's Dancehall all night!) I thought I would have trouble finding something to wear, but it turned out to be a pretty simple shopping trip. I was short on time so I had to find something fast, I knew I was looking for a dress, but wasn't sure what kind when I went into this store called Know Style in my local mall and and spotted this coral dress … [Read more...] about Style File: Coral on the Sea
Fashion
Africa Fashion Week New York
I’ve been blogging and tweeting a lot about Africa Fashion Week New York, and let me tell you the designers did not disappoint! I was only able to attend the second day, but the plethora of designers gave a great taste of modern African fashion. From elegant evening gowns to over the top one of a kind pieces, the range of talent and creativity varied. My favorite pieces were … [Read more...] about Africa Fashion Week New York
Designer Behind the Mas: Shola Thompson of Caribbean Passions Inc.
There is a carnival happening at almost every time of the year thanks to the Caribbeans spread across the world–Notting Hill Carnival in London, the West Indian Day Parade in New York City, Miami Carnival in Florida, Caribana in Toronto and of course the mother of all Carnivals…Trinidad Carnival. Being part of the masquerade (or playing mas) is part of Carnival tradition and … [Read more...] about Designer Behind the Mas: Shola Thompson of Caribbean Passions Inc.
Selah Marley, Model in the Making
Selah Marley is continues stepping out in front of the camera. The daughter of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley was featured in Teen Vogue a few months ago talking about her interest in modeling and possibly music (I could see a collaboration with Willow Smith, that would be cute). The straight A student is still coming into her own, but she is a beautiful young lady. I'll … [Read more...] about Selah Marley, Model in the Making
BET Awards 2011 – Red Carpet
I have to say, I wasn't that impressed with the fashion on the BET Awards' red carpet fashion this year. I think overall everyone looked nice, but no WOW-factors. A lot of my favorite looks were really laid back or just not up to par, but here are a few of my favorite looks as well as a few that fell short. Alicia Keys' low key look with a black jumpsuit and white blazer … [Read more...] about BET Awards 2011 – Red Carpet