Island Style

SHOEGASM- Sweet Feet

 

What I wore: Snakeskin pants

I just love how these pants go from basic to bad-ass with texture. Snakeskin is so sexy.... you gotta have the cojones to wear this look though.

I wore this pant with a nude vest, and nothing else. I'm a tall girl; one statement piece per outfit is all I need. I've been spending lots of time in bed- because I was unwell, and I started reading books from my bookshelf that hadn't seen the light of day in years. I love the smell of the pages- a kindle really doesn't come close!

This book: And Then There Were None, by Agatha Christie, is a timeless classic in the genre of murder mysteries (is there such a thing?). I have had this book since I was a little girl, and no matter how many times I read it, I feel like I'm seeing something  for the first time. I'm trying to learn about character development, and books like these ones highlight how important the little details are when you are fleshing out a plot.

You're never too old to learn!

"b-alwaysinterested" 

The outfit: pants by Zara Woman ,Top: by H&M.

 

Unite... wear white

Plunging back backless dress- American Apparel, Scarf: Zara Male

this has been one of those weekends where I wished Monday would never come- (that's every weekend, to be honest)

 

okay, so I died a little

does this jacket look familiar?

so Anya and I agree- this Zara Snakeskin jacket is BAD!!!

She wore hers while visiting Buckingham Palace this week. 

(pic scored from facebook)

SWEET

 

Wild at Heart

 

 

Guy at Nightclub: You look like a clown in that stupid jacket.

Sailor: This is a snakeskin jacket! And for me it's a symbol of my individuality, and my belief... in personal freedom.

Guy at Nightclub: Asshole.

This is one of the memorable quotes from the David Lynch movie starring Nicholas Cage... who is one of my favourite actors.... and this is what I wore: Sunday night: Independence Fashion Show 2011

blazer, blouse : ZARA, Jeans: Seven for all Mankind

 It was a long night- but I've got pictures, and videos!! to share. So, check back later.

It's Monday!! Four days til the weekend, and lots to blog about this week including the inaugural Antigua & Barbuda film festival and the start of vacay 2011.

xx

"b-agreatweek"

What I Wore: Jah Cure

Went to Jah Cure's concert this past weekend. The turnout was minimal- I think the promoters missed Promoting 101, but I did the whole backstage, meet the artist thing... you may remember I posted a few of his videos on the blog before and I am a fan- so it was a treat for sure.

What I wore: white vest, gold Zara jeans, black STEVE MADDEN combat boots, Ralph Lauren pony hair belt. It was a little nippy so I grabbed a pink scarf too. I was gonna wear a dress and be all "cute" until I saw the location and realized it wasn't exactly set up for that kinda look.

I didn't exactly do jeans and a tee... but this was simple enough.

Omari ( Chosen Sounds) and I

Jah Cure with the Chosen Sounds Family (love Jus Bus' style- very individual) Check out his hair in this next pic.

I actually like this pic at this angle- just because it shows the funky pompadour Justin's got going on here. He is wearing army green, red and animal print...do you see it?? CRAZY. Loved it. I was feeling the shades too... they're vintage and he bought them on Ebay! Gotta love someone who knows what they like and goes firmly in that direction. I don't get to feature guys on this blog often, but I thought I'd give a shout out to JusBus for his unique Island Style.

 Jah Cure / Jus Bus

You are my SUN-shine

Had a good day yesterday. Decided to morph it into an outfit post.

So I wore:

 

TEA Tunic, INIZIO denim shorts, STELLA McCartney Fallabella bag, Scarf, Sunshades: NYC street vendor

flats: Zara (snakeskin!!! sigh)

at the bar- I had a "pear drop" drink. All I know is it has Absolute Pear Vodka in it... but it was tres bon!

 

Happy Monday

xoxo

 

 

Once I am in the game....

 

I'm in the mood for some little changes- so I did what any woman does- I changed my hair. This is look #2. Huge braids with herringbone ends. I'm also back on my "bright ideas" mindset and will be wearing ALL COLOUR- ALL SUMMER.

Some of you asked about carnival fetes and whether I'd feature them like I did last year... but I'm not doing carnival this year- at all. I've decided to take a full year off- and save every penny I've got for my vacation in September.... one costume in Antigua will be one less thing I can pick up in Germany. LOL. I'm going to jump carnival in Barbados instead- it's less expensive- my good friends will be there- and allegedly they have more singles with PhD's than any other island... so that should be an improvement- LOL... win-win. So, all my carnival looks will be from whatever fetes Barbados has to offer. At least it will give us all something else to look at (wink)

Back to this look:

 

 

TOP: Ziba

JEANS: ZARA

FLATS: Tory Burch

xoxo

The Television Will Not Be Revolutionized

 
 

 

"By this one-eyed monster most of the world was raised, and by this hero most of the world was saved, and to this master most of the world is slaves"
- Lupe Fiasco

 

Okay, technically he should have said " most of the world ARE slaves". I won't let my inner English Professor stop me from loving this piece from Lupe Fiasco where he discusses the impact of the proliferation of television sets (yeah I said it) on our minds.

Even I find myself spending an entire day glued to a marathon of " SMIZE-OFF THE ISLAND- NON MUTHA EFFING FACTOR" drivel. I can barely look away from the TV most times to go for a walk on the weekend. It's a bad habit- and one I've gotta break ... so I got dressed and went out to meet an old college friend and have adult conversation. He is a complete nerd- a doctor who spends most of his time with his nose in medical journals and who loves scrabble as much as I do. He actually beat me once- but I had the flu that day. *WINK*

Our night was going well (the economy, politics, unexplained growths on a patient) I was eating it all up... not literally... okay, nevermind. The night was going well like I said, until he told me that he loved my outfit and loved the color yellow on me. In fact, he had seen Keri Hilson in a similar outfit just last week - on BET.

#DEAD.... HAHA. I can't win this battle!

Apparently the television will not be revolutionized at all.

 
 

 

xx

BCBG clutch

BCBG shoes

HOLLY FULTON skirt

ZARA top

Clutch

my obsession with leopard continues at breakneck pace. I just scored this baby from Zara woman line, and I'm so in love. The envelope shape is very trendy right now, but the unusual gold clasp and the suede and pony hair pieces make it more of a classic. It should be around for a while.