Island Style

What I Wore: Sailing Week (sneak peek)

Gonna listen to some reggae tonight, and I'm going for my favourite thing- colour! Kimani Marley is performing later... EXCITED!

full post to follow tomorrow

TEA Tunics in "Kiss me girl" video

A new video surfaced today by "dem Island Boyz" featuring Jah Cure.

I had posted stills from the set of the shoot a few months ago, and I'm happy to see the final product.

Check it out here... and be sure to click LIKE.

What I wore: Birthday edition

Nothing to report here folks.... stayed in bed, talked, laughed, ate... all in bed. It was the simplest birthday I've ever had- and one of the best. 

I've decided I will party it up from next week- this week I just wanted to be with one person.

Okay... so what I wore:

 

"His" white button down, ASOS black tights (uber sexy)... get a pair!

That's it. Pretty simple.

xo

Tee

www.lehwego.posterous.com

I'm back from an EPIC week in Trinidad. If you've never been, you should go. Add it to your bucket list. Just be sure to go with good friends to make the good even better.

Chandy Lewis of Solid Mas Troupe made me my very first wire bra... and I was nervous as hell to wear it on Carnival Tuesday- but it turned out great. Loved it and can't say thank you enough to him. I think it's gonna be Solid for Carnival 2012 in Antigua. You can see the wire bra in the pic above.

Having said that, I was a bad blogger who took absolutely no pictures, but, I've managed to score a good hook-up for those of you who want to see what it was like. The blogger Steven Lofters, runs the site www.lehwego.posterous.com and was one of our mottley crew this past week. He is posting reviews on fetes, mas, hot girls, etc. So click on the link and check his site out.

Have a great weekend. Shots later?

What I wore: CHICHIA Tee

Tee: CHICHIA, Jeans: Seven , Booties: Jeffrey Campbell Tick Wedges

Busy day today- Pop up later, and loads to do.

xo

Last Weekend

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. ^_^

"b-blessed"

Toya

Pop-Up Boutique Designer Feature Chichia London

Here's a preview of what you can expect to see at The Little Starfish on December 22nd.

Chichia London

London-based designer Christine Mhando graduated from Kent University with an honours degree, in 2002. After her studies, Mhando gained invaluable experience working for high-end designers as well as womenswear brands and suppliers for the high-street Mecca. With the knowledge she acquired, Tanzanian-born Mhando launched the label that bears her childhood nickname, Chichia in 2007.

The Chichia ready to wear range is an amalgamation of both continents and cultures from which the designer was raised. The label’s signature transpires from the artful application of the “Khanga”, a traditional east African cotton printed fabric used by local women as wraps. Each collection consists of an eclectic range of dresses and separates in modern wearable silhouettes and styles in a variety of succulent colours. Chichia’s intelligent use of eye-catching colourful prints in natural fabrics intermixed with beautiful embellishments and intricate detailing makes every piece uniquely innovative and a timeless addition to anyone’s wardrobe.

Currently stocked in boutiques throughout the UK and online, Chichia’s extensive press attention in distinguished magazines and independent newspapers have warranted the label a place on the London Fashion Week circuit showcasing in fashion events such as Untold and Fashion Diversity. Exhibiting at Swahili Fashion week in 2009 and 2010 consecutively as well as ARISE Magazine fashion week 2011, Chichia has been recognised as an international African designer who modernises and transforms traditional illustrative East African textiles into stylish and considered fashionable attire.

:: SPRING SUMMER 2012 COLLECTION :

"b-chichia"

xx

Tee

 

Kiss Me Girl Video Shoot: Them Island Boyz featuring JahCure

... because I'm really bad at keeping a secret (and I feel like I know you guys) HAHA.... Here's a sneak peek at a video shoot this weekend. There is a fantastic new song coming out from Them Island Boyz- Drastic and BV, featuring Jah Cure. It was an incredible collaboration, and I was happy to be a part of it. As you can see from the pic above, I styled the models in TEA Tunics, so it was a win-win.

I will definitely post the video as soon as it comes out. The models for the shoot were Island Style favourite, Xiea Hull, and newcomers Camille and "Tropical Barbie". Pretty as sin!

This is my "up since 6, no foundation, working in hot sun , and completely exhausted face"... and that's Xiea..."let's take a picture, Toya, face"... did I mention she's 18 ? I needed a glass of wine. HAHA.

 so I wore all comfy clothes- my work jeans from H&M, oversized neon pink shirt, Zara, Ralph Lauren belt, Steve Madden shoes.... they are sequinned! Luv em.

"b-ready-for-a-closeup"

xox

Tee

Elite Model Look 2011 winners- Caribbean

Moving on to represent the Caribbean are Antigua, Trinidad and Guyana (left to right)

Antigua's own Krystal Benjamin has been selected to go forward to China. Congrats Krystal #occupy success!!!

Designer Competition- Make a garment using WOOD

 The winning design (above)

This award winning design was crafted by Rashid Walker.