our first customer! Donna Tapper.... looking at some earrings.
So, originally this was gonna be a what "we" wore post, but it seems the internet isn't in the mood to co-operate. All my uploads are failing, and that's quite annoying, because I've got some beautiful candids from last night to share.
I can't promise I will have them up before Sunday, because I'm about to morph into "store cashier-mopper-bartender- sweeper-party planner- etc...." at my shop, and on top of how shattered I am from yesterday I may just sleep through Christmas. SMH.
Will do my best to get the rest uploaded... but no promises.
Like anyone worthy I am flattered by your fascination with me
Like any hot blooded woman I had simply wanted an object to crave
But you, you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight.
Must be strangely exciting To watch the stoic squirm Must be somewhat heartening To watch shepard meet shepard
But you you're not allowed You're uninvited An unfortunate slight
Like any uncharted territory I must seem greatly intriguing You speak of my love like You have experienced love like mine before But this is not allowed You're uninvited An unfortunate slight
I don't think you unworthy I need a moment to deliberate.
we threw a party. And, as promised,here is another look at the headband... and the outfit. This is my fave pic,(BELOW) because I actually got a chance to sit down- hosting a party is loads of work...and we'd finally got a minute to sit and chat in the middle of the festivities. #toocuteforwords
It's Christmas time. I'm wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday season. All the best for the new year from Island Style. ^_^
So this is the result of the nail art stickers from Sally Hansen. They weren't hard to apply... I had to do a bit of "patching" because some of them didnt exactly fit my nails, but luckily this pattern hides any mistakes very well. The best part? Zero drying time. I will definitely try them again. These should last a full 10 days... so far I'm five days in, and no major mishaps to report. Try em out.
As many of you ladies (and gents) may know, the first #Afrofunky pop up boutique takes place at The Little Starfish this Thursday. What many of you may not know is just how much this movement means to us. While Amina and I appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and interest in seeing the pieces, we are moved to bring these products to you in an effort to make a larger statement ; it is important to spend your money wisely.
It is easy to go online and make a purchase from a department store, or walk in St. Johns and grab something from the rack.
It is harder to make your money make a difference.
This pop-up shop allows you to make a direct connection with the individual who made the item you wear- be it the YOURUBATIK earrings- which support AZIZI LIFE, an initiative which supports the Rwandan women, or CHICHIA's Chuki Ya Nini Sila Cha Mtu Tee (which I already snagged - outfit post coming soon) which is a collaboration between the designer and concept jersey label MADE BY AFRICA, there are lots of beautiful things which make a difference. In fact, 1 USD from every garment sold through that project will go towards supporting education for the SOS Children's Village in Tanzania.
This video by another featured designer, MAKSI, is a promotional video for their work with Energy Solutions Foundation, an NGO, working to build a bio gas plant in Wa, Ghana. MAKSI is encouraging all Ghanians to get serious about their environment, and adDRESS the issue.
Your support of the pop-up boutique will help these and more projects succeed.
So, I'm encouraging you to "look good, and do good".
I'm showing you guys this picture just to illustrate a point.... making something out of nothing can sometimes work out to be beautiful.
So I was supposed to wear another dress to my "b-happy" party- but when I went to buy it, someone had already grabbed it- I was bummed, because I had my heart set on that look. Nonetheless, I scrambled to improvise, and decided I would go grecian.
I've always loved those metallic headpieces, but of course, nobody sells them in Antigua (hmm) so I bought a belt, looped it around my head and secured it with bobby pins and voila- instant grecian headgear.
Will post some better pics soon- this is a phone pic, so it's kinda grainy... but well, you get the gist.
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