Style Talk

Independence styleee – lets go to the beach!

Aug 6th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: All Jamaican, Irie Diva's Picks, Style Talk

Happy 47th Jamaica!!!!!! In 1962, my beautiful momma was born, and now she always has a reminder of just how old she is this year. LOL! August 6th is Independence Day for Jamaica and today is an absolutely beautiful beach day. The sun is shining brightly and the cool breeze is in high gear. I [...]



The Great Fashion Debate: Would you knowingly buy a knock-off?

May 20th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Style Talk

But is it worth it? So I’m on twitter (why aren’t you yet?) and Louis Vuitton updates :
We are pre-launching the new Totally Monogram online. The tote is uber-chic and fits a working girl’s essentials. http://bit.ly/kjj4d
Hey, I’m a working girl! So of course I click the link… the bag of [...]



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 [...]



Its a Recession! How to be a recessionista

Mar 7th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Style Talk

That’s the new slang these days eh….its a damn recession! It gets blamed for pin drops, bitch slaps and everything in between. Well its no different in the fashion industry and a fashionista’s got to know how to keep on looking fly even with the pocket crunch all around. Many of us have been recessionistas [...]



Your weekend schedule: Island Couture and Klump, the Toga Pool Party

Feb 26th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: All Jamaican, Fashionable Events, Jamaican Models, Style Talk

Hi guys,
Another staging of the Island Couture fashion event rolls around this Saturday, February 28th. Come schmooze with industry mainstays and newbies alike as the Pulse models sashay down the runway dressed in authentic Jamaican designs by Mutamba, Minka, T&T Fashions and Simi Ya House with accessories by Cinderalla Hats. The monthly celebration of Jamaican [...]



The Clutch finally takes a back seat

Feb 19th, 2009 | By Irie Diva | Category: Trend Watch

Well…not really, but there’s another option now ladies. For the longest while now, the clutch has been the only fashionable bag to be seen with on the party or formal scene. No more! Remember that long chain that came with your clutch and you took it off? I hope you kept it because long straps [...]



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 [...]



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 [...]