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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 [...]



Step right in, the store is open!

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Shop Jamaica, Trend Watch

Notice anything different? Yes! We’re rebranding! FashionOverStyle.net will soon only be known as IrieDiva.com (try it out…it works!) where you can still read about all the latest fashion trends BUT now you can also….wait for it….order them from moi!!! Excited? I know me too! The store is not completely finished yet but it’s Christmas and [...]



I’m still on the fence about scarves

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Street Style, Trend Watch

The scarf has been an accessory trend for quite some time now but I never though I’d see it trickle down to Jamaica since well, scarves are basically used to keep your neck warm in the winter….and uhm…hello!!! Tropical weather? Always hot? Truly y’all I’ve seen some people rocking some real wool scarves and saying [...]



The 2008 Fall Colour Report

Oct 1st, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Trend Watch

Of course in Jamaica we dont have these dramatic change of seasons, we’ve said this many times on here. So it’s still fine to wear your bright colour jeans and be fashionable. However, if you want to always be on point you’re wondering what’s next. Last year this time around I reported that jewel [...]



Colored Jeans – No time for boring!

Sep 29th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Jamaican Celebrities, Trend Watch

You MUST have at least one pair in your wardrobe! Coloured jeans are SO fun. You can wear them in exchange for some leggings if you don’t feel comfortable in just tights or you’re going to work (where tights are definitely not acceptable even in a very casual office). Punch up your weekend with a [...]



The Leggings Trend Updated

Sep 25th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Trend Watch

Last time we spoke about leggings , it was Christmas 2007 and we were discussing long leggings as opposed to short leggings and the various colours they came in. The trend is still with us, and has been updated to include different textures. These updates however, are not for everyone. They are for the daring, [...]



What’s wearing now? Maxi Plaids!

Aug 24th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Jamaican Designers, Male Style, Trend Watch

Funny name eh? hehe
Ok I’m back from my Olympic high, I have to echo the words of Asafa Powell and say thanks to Beijing for putting on the JAlympics! BTW I am soooooo proud and happy for Asafa who is now validated as an Olympic gold medalist.
But back to fashion. So it’s the "fall" shopping [...]



The Trendiness: Pocket Dresses

Jun 26th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Trend Watch

By now you know how much I love dresses and therefore on the lookout for all the beautiful varieties I can wear them in. I have been ooohhhhing and aaahhhing over pocket dresses for the longest while now…dont you just love them? From funkified-formal ones popping up on red carpets to cool and breezy [...]



Are you rocking Gladiators?

Jun 11th, 2008 | By Irie Diva | Category: Trend Watch

Its summertime y’all! Ok, fine, we’re in Jamaica and its dang near summertime all year long…but with summertime comes lots of new fashion trends and LOTS of reasons to wear them! Dresses are my favorite wardrobe item, from summer dresses to cocktail dresses to fancy dresses that I really don’t wear that often…I love them [...]