Island Style

Jeepers Peepers

Round Frames are retro fun.... very fashion forward too.

Switch it up!

"b-well rounded"

Tee

Nailing It

Vacay nails - Afro-funky freehand by Susan at Shangri-la 463-3303. 

Normally I try to stick with a french manicure and glitter.... but I'm running with my "freedom" and doing something fun. Remember I did IKAT print nails before? These nails are inspired by African fabric, and I think it worked out great.

"b-creative"

xx

So what if you're a round peg?

Here's to the Crazy Ones. The misfits.

The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently.
They're not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them,
disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing that you can't do, is ignore them.
Because they change things.
They invent. They imagine. They heal.
They explore. They create. They inspire.
They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art?

Or, sit in silence and hear a song that hasn't been written?
Or, gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.

 

What I wore: Prints!

 

I have developed an unhealthy fixation with African prints. When I was much younger, my mum would buy the fabric and make these tops and long skirts- which I hated- they were so... stiff???... I just didn't get the hype. Fast forward 2o years and here I am, buying different colours in African prints and making corset tops and funky headbands (because I'm a crazy person when I'm ready...LOL). I saw Rihanna wearing a cropped ethnic top in a magazine, and I had almost bought one in Jamaica... so I decided to get it made instead.

 I was not gonna blog it... because the picture quality is #GODAWFUL . I decided to share it anyway... and it should be interesting to see how many weird glances I get from people wondering if I'm getting in touch with my roots.

It's just clothes baby!

 

yah.... so that's the corset.... I wore it with red skinny jeans. I will try and do a full outfit shot the next time I wear it... I am gonna do maxi skirt next, and turn that headband into a belt. (LOL)

I'm wearing: MAC Russian Red

my own design: corset, fabric headband

SUPER Sunglasses

 

It's back!

 
 

Knapsacks are back. If you don't believe me, just check any magazine right now. Go ahead, I'll wait.

In the past couple weeks, I've seen Rihanna rocking a green one from her own Louis Stewart collection , I've also spotted a couple fashionistas rocking them- and seriously, I thought I was alone in loving this idea. I found this bag on ebay, and managed to score it thanks to my fabulous sister-cuzzin who never fails to come through for me. I have seriously been using this bag almost every opportunity I have gotten. Today, the bag is paired with a light pink minidress from Topshop and Sam Edelman heels.

HAUTE!

I think I also have a mini obsession with orange eyeshadow. I had bought a shadow pallette a few months ago and I've just about finished all the shades of orangey-yellowy-reddy sections. It is a nice change of pace from basically no eyemakeup. The only problem is that I've had to say goodbye to my lash extensions. I'll save them for special occasions instead. You can get a pretty clear look at my eye makeup in the next shot.

 
 
 

 
 

 

This is not your old school Jansport knapsack- but if you tend to overstuff your bags like I do, your back will thank you for the change of pace. There are sophisticated colors and patterns that take you out of the realm of pre-pubescent school essentials. Try it! Just remember you're a grownup now- don't go grabbing your little brother's bag. LOL.

Nailing it

This nail art is another one of my kooky ideas- executed by Susan of Shangri-la. She tolerates my "crazy" tendencies... and we've become a good team. I call this one:- BLING, BLING, BLAWWW!

 

To achieve this look you will need: black polish, gold glitter and tiny gold balls. We used Glitter from Martha Stewart and OPI nail colors. The polish is  applied in the normal way- and the gold glitter and balls are haphazardly done all over the tips to give it that"stuck your fingers in gold dust" effect.

love it ! To book appointments with Susan, you can call 463-3303.

xx

 

 

As far as the eye can sequin

 

Starry

 

I love these tights.

That is all. ^_^

 

Wedding Saturday

 
 

I'm very drawn to yellow. I don't know if it's the island influence, or if the color just makes me feel good- but I can't get enough.

 

I'm not the type to buy a new dress for one occasion either, I'm likely going to dig through my stuff and put something together out of clothes I already own. It's a sure fire way to not end up wearing the same thing as the girls who bought the "medium" and the "large". I'll tell you what else- it doesn't matter to me if I wear something I have worn to the office to a wedding- case in point- the sweater- we're still in a recession! LOL.

I prefer to spend my cash on shoes any day... that is one habit that I won't quit.

Love, Love, Love, Love, Crazy Love

 

my nephew- giving me the mandatory afternoon kiss- he's a trooper.

 

he was my assistant on the shoot today. He put his sticky orange fingers all over my dress... only he could get away with it.