Island Style

When you come around

Round shades: Jeepers Peepers, Dress: Inizio, Sandals: Tory Burch... see more pics after the jump.

 

I think I love you

 

It's been a long time since I did an outfit post. This is what I wore today. CROPPED BUSTIER from Tea Tunics, white trouser jeans from Benetton, Clutch from Pink Mongoose (circa 2002). I.D.Necklace: BASE Earrings : LIA GARCIA, Sandals: Bridgett Sandals. Okay, now that's over... more pics

 

 

 

"b-totally head over heels xoxo"

BLISS FETE

All inclusive fete Bliss was held at an estate house in Barbados. Just like all- inclusives in Antigua, there was food, liquor, and music. Unlike all-inclusive fetes in Antigua, there were no live acts. It was kind of funny actually- people actually stood up and looked at the deejay who was on a sort of elevated ramp. I'm not sure I get it- but after my second shot of coffee tequila, I was soooooo mellow I didn't even care.

On top of that, two TEA Tunics were on two hot ladies that night, so I was as happy as I can remember.

 
Me in Pucci, Perez in TEA, and Ladesa in Zara - Antiguan girls brought it... like only we can. LOL

 

 
I love this girl's look. The layered necklace and uber-low rise pants were show stopper.

 
Amber Rose much?

 
This girl has a hairstyle like Duane Bennett (REVE Jamaica). If I had natural hair, I would rock this look.

 
This girl was rocking color-blocking (pastels) and cutouts, and wedges- all "in" for summer

 
SICK feather earrings on this diva. LOVE EM

 
Perez (second from left) and Vashti (fourth from left) both wearing TEA Tunics.  Chantelle (first on the right) is wearing one of her own designs. We will do something together soon- can't wait.

So, that's it for BLISS. This fete got better the more I drank. HAHA. I will definitely recommend it if you ever visit Barbados for Carnival.

 

BOOZE CRUISE

Up next was Booze Cruise.

On our way down, I finally realized that Ladesa's condo had a mirrored elevator. This clearly means I'm becoming senile- I had been in Barbados for over 24 hours by this point and never noticed the mirror. HAHA. Impromptu elevator photoshoots commenced immediately. Most are NSFW so they won't be on the blog. (sorry). The little things make me happy- and it's good to have friends who are willing to play along.

 

 

 

 

 

the Jolly Roger was also a part of the Booze Cruise. Our boat, the Harbor Master, had 3 floors and 2 bars. The party was set up just like any other fete- but you chose from fish, chicken or steak, and 2 live acts thrown in too- Alyson Hinds and some other guy I can't remember. People danced in the rain for hours, and the boat was packed from end to end. On top of that, when the boat cruise was over, we went back to land and had a second party. Unfortunately, I could not get as many pictures as I would have liked, because the rain was incessant.

 

this guy's shoes!!!! I want them.

 

 

 

The dress code for this party seemed to be bikinis and coverups- and the Bajan girls take this seriously. Actually if there was one trend I noticed- it was teeny tiny cutoff shorts- at every fete- on every other girl. SIGH.

 

next up: Girls nite out

xx

White Weddings, White Parties and White men

Yesterday was a day for fresh starts. First up my friend Sunny got married. She wore a Carolina Herrera sample (sigh) and was absolutely gorgeous. She now shares her wedding anniversary with my friend Stacy and her husband, who celebrated their 11th anniversary yesterday.

Here's the  beautiful bride:

 

 

Long life and happiness to the newlyweds!

White Party:

Everyone knows I'm mainly interested in the fashions. Most of what I've seen so far is the basic: tight, short dress aesthetic.. which is great- no judgement. So I was pretty pleased to come across  this gem of a look. Actually, she what'sapp'd me the picture. But it is my girl Stacy in a TEA Tunic (shameless plug)

 

(now this is how you make a style statement)

White men

Instead of going to white fete like most everyone else, Dre and I went to the opening of a new burger bar and I had my first guinness milkshake. I loved it so much that I'm already thinking of going back today to get another one. Of course this defeats my diet plans- that, plus the mexican burger, mojito and GIANT frozen margarita I had afterwards (we went bar hopping). I was glad I decided to wear a loose top- my belly was looking like 3 months by the time I got to bed. LOL.

This is what I wore- taken with my "very cheap" Blackberry. The camera sucks, so pardon the less than stellar picture

 

my initial attempt at a self-portrait is quite pathetic:

 

 so, you kinda get the idea. Now here's the joke:

White men

I decide to pop down to see my mum before I head into town to meet Dre, and she is meeting with a client who wants to book the restaurant. There is a rather unfortunate looking white guy sitting at the bar, and he is "RAPING" me with his eyes. So, I smile at him- because I work in hospitality, and they insert that chip into us during initiation- and he strikes up a conversation. I'm running short on time and patience these days, so while he gives me the usual "you are one of the prettiest black women I've ever seen" line, I'm imagining what scenario would make this fella more my type. God forgive me, but I stared at him and thought- maybe if this was the billionaire Naomi Campbell is dating!

I need help. This is clear. LOL.

Have a great weekend loves

xoxo

Donisha

 

Looks beautiful. Found image while surfing a few days ago, and there were no photo credit or MUA details. She is Bob Marley's granddaughter- whom I met through "de bes tour guide evah", Sabriya.

 

 

TEA Tunic

 

I can't tell you how good it feels every time I see something like this.... ^_^

Staci Humphreys in yet another TEA Tunic. (love)

"pick one up today"

#24 Redcliffe Quay

 

Closeup & Makeover

Meet Mo... my trusty sidekick, who usually takes my pics for the blog. She's gone from behind the scenes to up front and center for today. She usually wears her hair straight and black, but I convinced her to chop it off and bleach it - to get her mo-jo back. I think it worked!

 

 

Monique is sales manager at The Little Starfish, and a part time wedding co-ordinator. She says this new look will give her the confidence she's been needing to get back out into the dating game, and kick start her business. I say- you've gotta look the part! 

Mo is wearing the hell outta her short cut. Love it ^_^

Wanna be my next closeup? Let me know

xx

The Ad

This is the final product from almost 6 hours of shooting- 30 seconds of video!

This ad was lots of work, and I'm pleased with the results. My "road warrior, Tameka (on da beach wid a few club sodas) , Xiea Hull, Stacy & Lal Humphreys, Mozilla, Simone, Nigel, Andre, Omari, ( this is starting to sound like one of those annoying thank you speeches).... THANK YOU!!!

I suspect we will have to do this again sometime soon- when the full line of tunics are in the shop. For now, I couldn't be happier.

This video is coming soon to a cinema near you!

xx

All tunics shown in the video are available at the store as well.

Tee

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.