Archive for April 2009

Mushroom’s latest swimwear line

Apr 30th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Jamaican Designers

At this past Island Couture event (are you STILL missing out? Big mistake!) Mushroom, well known Jamaican mother and son team of swimwear designers, showed us their newest creations. I’ve often wondered, how far can you really take a swimsuit? I just figure there are only about so many designs you can give a [...]



These are a few of my favourite things

Apr 27th, 2009 | By Willard Alexander | Category: Male Style - Willard A

I watched “The Sound of Music” as a young man, and as is the case with most other movies, I don’t remember a thing from it aside from a few songs of which one is the title of this article. Of course there is the Saigon version of said song, but that’s another story for [...]



Papped: Sophia Brown and Flames

Apr 23rd, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Fashionable Events, Jamaican Celebrities

As I’m cruising the local websites to see if there’s anything juicy popping off on our entertainment scene, I come across the launch of reggae singer Sophia Brown’s debut album on 876Radio.com Unfortunately I’m blogging today from the 9-5 which has blocked youtube access so I can’t even look up her songs, which I’m [...]



Welcome Back!: So about that “man bag”

Apr 21st, 2009 | By Willard Alexander | Category: Male Style - Willard A

Guess who’s back!? (since this is a NEW ERA, got a fresh new HAT). No need to second-guess eh? I am definitely back in the building. I am writing this on April 3rd , and intend to debut this on the new MAN-day, Monday April 20th . I have had sufficient time to [...]



Kerri rocks in her KL win!

Apr 20th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: What I Wore

Last year for my one year website anniversary celebrations, I gave away several gifts to my loyal readers. One such gift was this coveted KL dress which Miss Keneea was gracious enough to offer as a prize. Kerri, the winner of said dress has submitted a picture of herself rocking out in her win, [...]



Irie Diva loves the Blackberry Storm

Apr 16th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: All Jamaican, Irie Diva's Picks

Or what they’ve told me about it so far…since I’ve yet to actually test drive one with my million applications loaded. This website here, I tell ya it has its perks. Like when I got the invite to the Blackberry Storm Launch in Jamaica, I thought, wow lil ol’ me? At a fancy schmancy [...]



Tips for my fluffynistas

Apr 14th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Plus Size Fab, Style Talk

Since I did a post a while back on how to hide a muffin top , I’ve gotten a variety off comments on it. Some people left other suggestions, a few guys said "hey, don’t cover it up…we like it!" and someone tried to call me out for not giving fluffy girls any [...]



Jamaican First Lady Style

Apr 8th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Jamaican Celebrities

U nited States First Lady Michelle Obama went to Europe and raised the fashion bar, and at yesterday’s opening of Parliament some of the who’s who also took things up a notch or two.
Thats the opening statement of an article in today’s Jamaica Gleaner with pics of our leading ladies showing [...]



Your monthly serving of Jamaican designers at Island Couture

Apr 2nd, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Fashionable Events

At the last event , outfits by Heather Laine, Akira Lyn and Yardie Conscious accessorized by Cinderalla Hats, Kawaii Jassy Designs and Mahala Designs were on show. That ranges from knitted swimsuits and pieces to funky urban wear to a relaxed resort collection. Here’s a glimpse of what was shown:

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Altitude the fashion statement…what exactly was stated?

Apr 1st, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Fashionable Events

See…I tried to show y’all how to style without going overboard…not everybody likes to think that the Irie Diva knows what she’s talking about though…so some of y’all looked a hot mess. But some of y’all were cute to boot! And some of y’all were like me….somewhere in the middle just having fun. The [...]