Carnival planning is a must! (At least that's what I've heard...sadly, I've never participated, in a costume anyway.) It's been on my bucket list for some time now, I soon ready to cross it off! Blogger Bahamianista put me on to this great new app for carnival planning call Carnival Info App! {Bahamianista} Is Breadfruit the next food trend? Maybe, but have and always will … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Link Lovin’
Jamaica
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?
The Runaway Jamaica Kickstarter Campaign
On my last trip to Jamaica where my family and I spent half the time at an all-inclusive resort and the other half with extended family, I found myself bored at the all-inclusive after two days. We didn't leave the resort, and were well-relaxed after day two. We wanted to experience a certain level of authenticity while away that the hotel games and entertainment just didn't … [Read more...] about The Runaway Jamaica Kickstarter Campaign
Travel: My Jamaica Vacation
Although I was born and raised in the U.S., Jamaica always feels like home. I also have a great time visiting family and friends and make it a point to do something new every time I go there. This year my family spent a little over a week; spending half our time at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort All-Inclusive in Montego Bay and the rest of the time with friends and family in … [Read more...] about Travel: My Jamaica Vacation
Caribbean Digital Diva: Stacey Bethel
I work with a really great set of talented, yet humble ladies each month on Triple the Focus. Although I don’t get to see all of the them often, and some not at all since they are based in Jamaica, I get to know them primarily through their contributions to magazine since I do the layout. I have gotten to maintain a relationship with them via social media and know that they are … [Read more...] about Caribbean Digital Diva: Stacey Bethel