Style Diaries// Summer Style Essentials

With the hot days and long nights upon us, I’ve been looking into revamping my style for the summer.  My look is usually preppy, girly and classic but this year I want to go for something bolder and more fun. I’ve been inspired by spring and summer lookbooks by some of my favourite YouTubers including…

Hairtastic// Caramel Treatment for Relaxed Hair

  This DIY treatment will not look as delicious as the picture above but I guarantee you that your hair will love every, scrumptious drop. This kitchen concoction offers promises of sleek, soft locks that will leave you with hand-in-hair syndrome, and man, does it deliver. I came across this recipe during my last stretch…

Hairtastic// Progress Pics + Hair Update

  Progress Anyone who knows me or has read a few posts on this blog knows that I am obsessed with growing my hair. I’ve shared my tips and my goals so it’s only fair that I share my progress with you too.

Hairtastic// Salon Relaxer Tips

As a Healthy Hair Journey newbie, I’ve spent hours pouring over hair blogs and soaking up all the advice I possibly can. However, these forums come up short, in my opinion, with regards to advice on having a great salon relaxer experience. Most of these ladies do their own chemical treatments, whether it be relaxing…

Style Diaries // Getting Inspiration

As a Journalism student I’ve learned that image is everything. The way you look is always someone’s first impression of you, so why not make them do a double take? When I’m in a style rut (fashionista’s version of writer’s block) these are my go-to sources of inspiration, regardless of event, season or trend.

Style Spotlight // Fashion’s Night Out Jamaica 2013

       With my highly anticipated 21st birthday a mere week away, I can already tell that it’s going to be one of the best, as Fashion’s Night Out Jamaica 2013 will  be held on the same day! Lucky coincidence? I prefer to think of it as the ultimate birthday present. A global fashion…

College Prep // College Style 101

As a self-proclaimed fashionista and a lover of good style, how I look while going to school is a big deal for me. I truly believe that looking your best relates to feeling and doing your best. But this is university, not a runway so moderation is key. It annoys me to see girls with…

College Prep // Make the Most of Your First Year

University is a chance at a fresh start that many fail to utilize to its maximum ability. It’s an opportunity to re-invent yourself in all spheres of life . For many schools, like mine, your first year isn’t counted in your GPA. However, don’t take this as a hint to barely pay attention to your…

College Prep // 6 Lessons You Learn after First Year

My first year of university was by far one of the most challenging years of my life, first semester in particular. New country. New people. New problems. I often found myself lost physically, academically and emotionally. Everyone warns you about the drastic change in environment but nothing could have prepared me for the challenges I…