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Published:Thursday | December 1, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

I love products and I do not know a 'naturalista' who does not. But using a lot of products causes build-up, and that means our hair needs a proper cleanse to get rid of all that build-up.For that, there is nothing better than apple cider vinegar...

Published:Thursday | December 1, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

A woman's body is beautiful with a lot of treasures to be taken care of - and one of those are her breasts. Among our favourite body parts, but sometimes we take them for granted. Outside of checking for lumps, they need some tender loving care....

Published:Wednesday | November 23, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

The Collection MoDA Runway 2016 held at the Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel hit the mark when it came to exquisite designers, especially the men's line from Carlton Brown. It had women...

Published:Thursday | November 24, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Something changes when you are a father, and while the entrepreneurial blood runs through his veins, Javane Lawrence was inspired to leave a legacy for his son Khalani, the motivation behind starting KSJL Security Protection Services.KSJL - the...

Published:Tuesday | November 22, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Courtney Washington's beautiful women's wear designs was one of the lines to steal the runway at the annual calendar event Collection MoDA, held on Thursday, November 17, at the Worthington, Spanish Court Hotel....

Published:Wednesday | November 23, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Miss Jamaica World Ashlie White Barrett made her great reveal of her fabulous wardrobe for the upcoming Miss World 2016 competition last Monday at the Devonshire at Devon House.Barrett will be leaving Jamaica on Saturday, November 26, to represent...

Published:Thursday | November 17, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

The topic of daddy issues has been researched to the point that even women with normal daddy-daughter relationships with average conflict, blame their patriarchal figure. But little have said about the problems that caused by issues with mothers and...

Published:Tuesday | November 15, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and we are ready to greet it with healthy appetites for the savoury ham, spirited sorrel and delicious fruit cake. But first, some would like to have a cleanse and opt for a detox. When we...

Published:Thursday | November 10, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Janice Forrester never thought of herself as a creative person. She went from corporate to homemaker, but never once thought that being a designer was in the cards for her.Forrester thinks of herself as a creative late bloomer, as most of her...

Published:Monday | November 7, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Arrianne Leigh Williams' need to share Jamaica's magic through photography manifested itself into something bigger than she expected - transforming her into a fashion 'VisionArri'.VisionArri Creations is more than a...

Published:Monday | November 7, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

For the 35th staging of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Grand Charity Ball, the elegant black tie event maintains it finesse and warm hearted initiative. Guests looked like they were ripped from the pages of a fairy tale as the glided into the...

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Sade O’Sullivan never set out to be a designer. But the creative spirit inside her was bigger than she imagined. It was from that spirit that Fola Kreations was born. O’Sullivan started Fola Kreations in 2013, but it was never intended...

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Having a healthy scalp it awesome for hair growth, but you have to ensure that you also take care of your hair.Now, while I've tried to improve my scalp and got my eczema under some form of control, I must admit that getting my hair well moisturised...

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

WeChangeJA, UWI leads and the United Nations explored the issues plaguing gender equality with their Women's Empowerment Through Leadership from Parliament to the Academy forum, help at the University of the West Indies, Mona Visitor's Lodge last...

Published:Friday | November 4, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

It was a night under the stars at the Hotel Four Seasons on Friday, October 28, when Yaundeen Wright launched her second anthology called Teachers Are Human Too.Close friends and family of the Jamaica-born poet were gathered together to show her...

Published:Tuesday | November 1, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

"You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind," noted author, speaker and president of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce Meyer.Sometimes this is easier said than done, when it comes to maintaining a positive attitude, since...

Published:Wednesday | November 2, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Opposition spokesman on Education Ronald Thwaites showed his support for his fellow breast cancer survivors at the annual Jamaica Cancer Society and Jamaica Reach to Recovery's Keeping Abreast luncheon.Held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last Thursday...

Published:Monday | October 24, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

"Mango Tree Restaurant has the best ambiance and a service compared to none," boasts restaurant manager Carl Campbell.Their customer's favourite is the jerky pasta because of the flavour, seasoning and garnishes used and most importantly the price....

Published:Tuesday | October 25, 2016 | 4:01 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

Going to the doctor is not like going to the sports bar and grabbing a drink, it is a nerve-racking experience and something that men would rather not do. However, there are a few symptoms that you might be experiencing and should seek medical help...

Published:Thursday | October 27, 2016 | 7:12 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

While women are regarded as the fairer sex, men in all their strength and masculinity still need to be taken care of to keep their game up.Therefore, we have gathered from WebMD a few skincare tips that men should consider:Warm shower, not hotAs the...

Published:Thursday | October 27, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

With the increase in the number of women affected by breast cancer annually - one in every 21 - the need for us to keep abreast of how to detect and combat this disease is eminent. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is drawing to a close but the fight is...

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

A woman is multidimensional, a Jill of all trades, and because we have so many goals, we sometimes need something that keeps us on track and focused. That is where a vision board comes in. Transformational and sensuality, certified life and...

Published:Wednesday | October 19, 2016 | 4:11 PMJody-Anne Lawrence

DIY Jo is back this week, and today I will be tackling skin moisture for my fellow eczema 'sistas', and even the 'brothas'.So the climate is changing, and we have more to deal with than allergies and the common cold - we also have dry skin. We are...

Published:Thursday | October 20, 2016 | 12:00 AMJody-Anne Lawrence

Anna Ruth Henriques left home and explored the world, gaining immense creative knowledge - but now she has returned home, jewels and all.In 2007, the Jamaica-born artist and writer took up the mantle of jewellery making and designing, and has made...

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