Archive for January 2009

Willard A drops tips on being “Extra Particular”

Jan 28th, 2009 | By Willard Alexander | Category: Male Style - Willard A

I’m detailed, gentlemen.
Sometimes it’s to the point where I can’t understand why more people don’t pay more attention to the details. I guarantee you that a well-fitting generic brand looks 100 times better than an ill-fitting item of Armani clothing.
When plotting my first 5 or so columns, I figured it would be good to lay [...]



Trendiness: Poufy Skirts

Jan 27th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Trend Watch

Yes fashion followers, poufy skirts are all the rage. Fashion comes full circle once again as my mom sees me heading out and says: "I had a skirt like that back in the day" I am personally loving the trend as it shows off my killer legs (toot toot) while hiding my lower pouch, showing [...]



Local Designers on Show at Island Couture

Jan 26th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Fashionable Events, Jamaican Designers, Jamaican Models

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The monthly celebration of Jamaican fashion ‘Island Couture’ is slated for Saturday January 31 at 7:30pm at the Hilton Kingston poolside as part of Jamaica Night, highlighting Jamaican food, culture, art, fashion and music. The show will feature designs by acclaimed local designer Barry Moncrieffe, sexy swimwear by Blaazin Designs, [...]



Irie Diva addresses the cold…

Jan 20th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Shop Jamaica, Style Talk

This here has got to be a laugh…If i go to a party too high in our tropical Jamaican hills, then I’m freezing! The cold is not Irie Diva’s friend! So what do I know about dressing for the cold? Not a darn thing I tell yah…but when my fashion friends call from the cold…I [...]



Suit Yourself, with Willard Alexander

Jan 20th, 2009 | By Willard Alexander | Category: Male Style - Willard A, Style Talk

As I had alluded to in my first column , a suit (like shoes) is an investment, and there is really no other way to put it. I see women react in ways to men in suits that is unique from any other response coming from our fairer sex. Again, if you don’t believe [...]



Style Me Please! I’ve got a hair emergency!

Jan 14th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Style Talk

On my WIW – NYE post, Jubba wrote in a 911 with her birthday coming up very soon. She says:
Irie i have a prob.. did my hair like the rhianna ting now my bday coming up i have no idea what to do with it now that Ive grown tired of I need [...]



This one’s for the Fellas “Why try to fit in, when you’re a standout” with Willard A

Jan 13th, 2009 | By Willard Alexander | Category: Male Style - Willard A

In a bid to stay current on both sides of the spectrum…I’ve brought in Mr. GQ himself, Willard Alexander to drop a few style notes for all ma cool dudes. He’s a pretty fly guy…I knew he’d have a wealth of good stuff to share…and his first check in with FOS didn’t disappoint………………..

So, if you’re [...]



What I Wore… On NYE

Jan 6th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: What I Wore

Ok. So since I’m really not able to wear this dress anywhere again, I’ve decided to throw my own self and one of my designs at the mercy of you my dear readers. This is my dress, designed by yours truly, that I wore to my chosen new year’s eve party. I went to the [...]