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What I wore to…work today

Irie Diva — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:47:50 +0000

So this is my little feature called "What I wore to…" where you can send me your pics of what you wore to work, to the party, to the club, to the field trip, to the museum, to the fashion show, on the date, on your birthday…you get the idea. If you took an extra 20 mins to get dressed today and you’re feeling extra snazzy…go ahead and send your pics to iriediva@fashionoverstyle.net and I’ll show stylistas everywhere what you wore! How snazzy are you?

I’ll start with Sade. She rocked a gorgeous linen, sailor-style, shirt-dress to work and was all decked out, full white style with chunky gold accessories. Sade gets full marks for working it out for us full-figure gals, nipping in the waist and flowing smoothly over the curves… the only thing I would have done differently was to wear full sandals…what about you?

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The Trendiness: Pocket Dresses

Irie Diva — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:31:43 +0000

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 jersey casuals…I think I’m in love. Above you’re seeing Rosario Dawson, Lauren London and Audrina from The Hills.

This mustard one is a hottie…perfect for those of us covering up muffin tops and pouches…

How cute are they all?

Cop these at 80spurple.com

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So…CFW or SWJ? What say you?

Irie Diva — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:53:42 +0000

Now that Style week and Fashion week is over…which was better? Why? What expectations did you have and were they met? Let’s speak on it.

I for one enjoyed CFW waaaay better. But then, my expectations were as such. I’ve always felt that the two were on different levels, SWJ tries to please the crowd by bringing us “hype” and “flava” while CFW brings world class presentations to us so that we get the feel of a fashionweek that would happen in a Paris or Milan. Style week. Both of the had horrible delays. On CFW’s opening night, the showed started 3 HOURS late as we waited patiently while the stage was being built!!! Are they serious??? Style week had us wait almost an hour in between shows for an editor who had just flown in from London or something…because my presence alone is clearly not enough.

The CFW location was much better, it was indoors for one and I could actually see what was on the runway. Fashionblock is very overhyped, the sidewalk can only hold so much people (which was way too stuffed for my liking) and outside of that you can’t see jack! The sponsors on board made for a better CFW experience…Taboo, Smirnoff Flavoured Vodka and Nestle Supligen mixes were free flowing…though the combining of all three is not something I’d recommend! The idea of setting up booths so that the audience can actually meet the designers and purchase items on spot, also one-ups SWJ.

SWJ had great entertainment at Fashionblock, the fire-spitting dancers were HOT, pun intended LOL. The gas they left on the stage also made for very funny trips from the models as well…ok that wasn’t really funny but hey no one got seriously hurt.

I really enjoyed the collections from both shows though, this years collections were really good. Colour was definitely a trend…bright, vibrant colourful pieces…I was disappointed by only a minimal few.

Enough of me babbling on…what do our loyal FOS readers have to say?

Jhay:

Ofcourse the whole production of CFW is superior to SWJ. CFW had a more internatinal flair. Pulse is a lot more organized and it showed. Pulse’s venue choice was WAY better 2.
CFW lacked a certain something though that SWJ has - i think its the “hype” that SWJ brings which makes their shows not so boring as CFW.
Both events had shows that started late and unnecessay delays.
WRT [with regards to] designers, both brought designers that i really liked (i.e. Fauvette, Kevin O’brian, Ande Sew & Reve from SWJ and Claudia Pegus, Catalin Botezatu, The Cloth & Bill Edwards from CFW) and others i didn’t.
I missed Posh Punk (ye that piece that Jaunel is wearing on the cover of the CFW book) that showed the previous 2 years at CFW though.

Ryo in response to Jhay

True to everything said above.
In my view however hype is relative. SWJ tends to bring a certain crowd while CFW brings another. I don’t think much has to be said on that. LOL. Personally I was more excited to see CFW than I was SWJ just because of what I know I could expect; and the quality of the show.

Sasha:

I’ve never been to Style Week,so this won’t be a fair comparison…BUT!…Last year’s CFW was excellent.I can’t say the same for this year.

The timing delays were TERRIBLE and only about two designers’ work really impressed me.The rest looked like stuff any old someone could put together.Was rather disappointed. It was not classy at all at all. Hopefully next year it will be better.

Sheena:

Cfw is by far my Fav, there was a lot of class to this show, I was wowed by almost all of the designers..Great emphasis was placed on the cleanliness of runway which added to the designers showcase.
As for style week, I’m yet to find a designer that wowed me in all that craziness. It was as if I was at a Circus

Ryo:

Imo Pulse was the better show, always has been. Pulse knows how to put on a world class event..and that they did. Both shows however suffered from late starts and that was off-putting.
In regards to venue, Pulse again scores high points. The NISC is as good a venue as any and it sure beats the muddy, outdoor locales that Saint seems to favour for the past few years. Also Saint needs to do away with the fabric runway…it’s not a good look. In fact it’s very high school talent show!!

It seems we’re all in favour of Pulse. Come on Deweight, step up your game. Every interview Mr. Deweight Peters of Saint does, there is no mistaking the superiority he oozes ensuring us all that Style Week is THE fashion week of the region and can be compared to none other…it seems your patrons don’t agree.

What say you?

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Keneea does it again!

Irie Diva — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:38:17 +0000

FOS fave Keneea Linton brought the sophistication once more to the runways of CFW with intricately designed structured dresses and floor lengthed gowns.

Y’all will know how much I love Keneea from past features . Her craftsmanship is superb and her detailing is exquisite.

African Connection by Gary Codner

Irie Diva — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:05:53 +0000

You know…the Cooyah guy…yeah that’s him. Cooyah was…maybe still is the biggest, most recognizable t-shirt brand in Jamaica. At one point supply could not meet demand and people were getting tired of seeing the same designs everywhere and so its rep has somewhat dwindled. Therefore, when I heard about Gary Codner, who’s in part responsible for Cooyah’s success, showing a line at CFW that was all his, i was sure this would be a good line. A capitalization on everything he’s done at Cooyah. Alas, I was to be disappointed.

He calls it African Connection and I’m still trying to figure out why. Because of the traditional print scarf?

The animal print top?

Maybe this is hemp?

Maybe they wear alot of white tees over in the motherland.

Maybe I’m really not seeing it…here’s the line guys . Please help me to figure out exactly what’s going on.

Maybe I should have asked Nia if she sniffed some of the hemp dress. K, I’m gonna behave and sit my behind down now.

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Were you Born as a Raggamuffin?

Irie Diva — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:30:35 +0000

We’re gonna need some fabric on that skirt there…i can see your panties hun.

Born as a Raggamuffin [USA] is a funky, edgy line consisting of minis and tees, some of which look like Edward Scissor-hands ran wild with. They describe themselves as "2 young designers trying to make something out of nothing. Raised wild in the hills of Jamaica and el barrio de Santo Domingo. Self-taught…All pieces are hand sewn, and made from recycled materials or whatever else catches our eyes. The influence for this season was "poetry in motion". Originally poets - We scavenged our notebooks, CD racks and Bookshelves for some of our favorite quotes and sewed them in to the fabric of our clothes."

Hhhhhhhmmmmmmm

I think I’d be afraid to put this piece on for fear of ripping it. (OMG the shoes are SO hot i need them)

Cute dress

The designers…are these Raggamuffin dresses too? Very different from the actual line… I love me some young designers…but I’m honestly not feeling the cut up tees.

check it here.

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Vanessa Williams loves Gavin Douglas

Irie Diva — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:49:53 +0000

She must…since she lost her zipper backstage (either that or homegirl just couldn’t fit in the dress!) and came down the catwalk seemingly arm in arm with the designer…but he was actually helping to hold together the back of her dress! LOL poppyshow ting!

She’s gorgeous though. Miss Nia Long also came down the catwalk for Mr Gavin

And uhm….i’m gonna need this dress in my life…with the shoes to match. Thanks Mr. Douglas.

Ix-nay on the hat though…muchas gracias.

Gavin reps for the UK, collection can be viewed here .

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Ashakai, Bouik and Luna…Barbados Stand up!

Irie Diva — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:44 +0000

Barbados has a thriving fashion industry and brings across a large contingent of models, designers, buyers and personalities each year to CFW. I’ve already shown you the casual designs of 3rd Revolt, now Ashakai brings us swimsuits, Bouik brings swimsuits as well as some funk and some sophistication and Luna brings us some the most beautiful non-metal jewelery I’ve seen.

Ashakai

Kerri you missed Chris! The Bajan models were hot…

Bouik started with dancers blazing the catwalk

Then came with the funk

And ooooohhhh I love me some Luna

Entire collections can be viewed here .

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Biggy’s back with the heat!

Irie Diva — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:01:47 +0000

Last year we missed Biggy dearly from the CFW lineup and he made up for it twofold with his sizzling collection this year. The line was blazing everything from jeans to sheer dresses to long flowy dresses to sexy summer tops! Biggy is a favorite amongst Jamaican designers and many persons stayed back at the very long and late Sunday showing awaiting his line. It was worth the wait. See it here .

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Ndjamena Caprice from Guadeloupe

Irie Diva — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:07:04 +0000

Don’t ask me to pronounce the name but the collection was pretty…pretty colourful! I must admit I really love all the colour that is coming from the runways this season and Ndjamena capitalized on this trend with bright, cheery pieces. Very flowy, very Caribbean, very cool…or maybe I should say very HOT. See the collection here.

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