The Jamaica Manufacturers' Association's (JMA) annual Awards Gala always provides a red carpet event of epic proportions. Their 49th that took place at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last Saturday was no different.Many in attendance gave it their best...
Tosh Alexander is a making a name for herself as a woman in entertainment and like many women, we want to be at the top of our game and look good at it. Alexander definitely has the look and Flair reached out to her for some notes on her beauty...
Well, I broke the cardinal rule for scalp eczema, girls, and used the wrong shampoo and suffered for it but I mixed my way back to a healthy scalp.My cousin had recommended a shampoo for me to try because it worked wonders on her hair. Now the...
Parenting is no easy feat, and when it comes to the issue of sex, it is a sensitive issue that many parents are not sure how to approach. Some avoid it altogether, but that can cause more harm than...
The laid-back theme of the Green Haze Hookah Bar and Lounge had Restaurant Week ambassador Kandi King ready to sit back and relax with friend Gordene Jacas. But there was so much more in store than the rich ambiance.The centrepiece for each table...
Marketing Consultant Natalia Oh and Social Media Coordinator Ashley Jones had an elegant girls night out at the Grog shoppe Restaurant Monday night.Going to the Grog Shoppe is like taking a step back in time with the elegant brick finish, a...
Breast cancer, for many, feels like a death sentence, and for women, even when they survive, the loss of their breasts and then their hair feels like the core of their femininity has been ripped from them. This was the experience of Dr Jennifer...
The American Women's Group (AWG) recently held their annual luncheon, showcasing their long-standing assistance to Jamaican youth.It was an intimate group that gathered at the Grogge Shoppe restaurant at the historic...
Twin Gates Bar and Lounge is the place to chill with friends and take your palates on a high.While many will be familiar with the name for the past five years, they have been in the industry for seven. This hip restaurant is opened to their...
This year is the third time The Black Orchid Restaurant at Eden Gardens is participating in the Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week and, as before, expect their offerings to be exquisite!While they get to treat their...
Last Saturday evening, Barbican Beach was indeed transformed into a 'Fiesta Latina' for a worthy cause by the Latin American Women's Club of Jamaica in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy.It was a fun-filled night. Guests came...
The Terrace at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel will be offering you fine dining this Restaurant Week.Chef Kenard Swaby's special is the herb-crusted roast lamb with tournee potatoes, butter broccoli with mint pomegranate and august sauce.What makes it...
Christina Simonitsch started as a hotelier but she always had a love affair with food. Almost a year ago, she felt that the time had finally come for her to take the plunge into her passion as a 'foodie' entrepreneur.A bit of a perfectionist, she...
It was a night of mixed emotions as the diplomatic corp but farewell to another 'family member' - Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria Lilian Onoh.With just a few hours left in the country before she departs for her new assignment Nigerian High...
Love is not something that you always actively choose - there are times when it sneaks up on you. That is exactly what happened to Dr Deborah Anne Hickling on a trip to Brick Oven two and a half years ago. There she met the the...
Daynia Pinnock grew up being 'one of the boys'. But the tomboy went on to stand out in a big way, becoming one of only three chemists who specialise in nuclear chemistry in the English-speaking Caribbean.Pinnock...
"Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there," said author Amy Li. Jewel and Crystal Daley are living this definition.When you see the girls, you can...
The future looks very bright for 19-year-old Tarik Garvey, who was recently accepted to Williams College in the United States.Garvey told Outlook that he is motivated by a conversation he once had with his...
She may seem unassuming, but Yvonne Hayles is a force for change in the fashion industry, lifting many designers on to her shoulders and carrying them proudly.Hayles, mother of renowned fashion...
Neah Lis got the celebrity stamp of approval from actress Vivica A. Fox for her Cocktails for Charity event last Thursday night at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston in support of the Woman Incorporated (Crisis Centre).Guests showed solidarity,...
We are always looking for a way to reinvent and transform ourselves but when we are talking about metamorphosis, Orandy Smith made a full physical transformation and is now helping others do the same with Orandy Fitness.Smith had been going to the...
We spend much of our days at the office, so we need to ensure that the environment is pleasant and healthy.Relationship specialist Sidney McGill said that we have to start with ourselves when trying to develop healthy work relationships. Having a positive attitude is vital...
It is #Summer17! Lets 'Flirt' with bright colours and trendy styles that will keep you cool in this tropical heat. Flirt boutique has all the pieces ready - vibrant colours, and trends like distressed denim, off-the-shoulder, and prints. You easily...
Finding the right facial moisturiser for combination skin is one of the most difficult things but this DIY trick really helped me to find a saviour in aloe vera.I have always been told that it is important to moisturise and honestly I did avoid it....
Some of us do not recognise our talent until we are encouraged. All Alicia 'aMarie' Thomas needed was a friend to give her the tools she needed and one demand - paint - for her to connect with the light within.As a child,...
