“When I first designed for Xaymaca, I was in my final year of high school, balancing schoolwork, SATs, college applications and, of course, CAPE exams.” A young Rebecca Mahfood embarked on a challenge to design a costume in 2017. From last year’s...
Kaseka Daley has a vision. The self-driven young entrepreneur and motivator wants to make and leave behind indelible markings on the society. She uses herself as an example for other youth and business enthusiasts to follow. She currently owns and...
You don’t have to stitch or glue the waistbands to your carnival costume panties anymore. Yes, these tricks are great at preventing that muffin top you so despise, that is, if you do them right. But now you can get the clean look you desire. Just...
Loeri Robinson, acclaimed Sagicor Life financial adviser, is a true giant in her field and a testament to the rewards of commitment to excellence and exceptional service delivery. “I try to do everything with all my heart and from a genuine place;...
I don’t know if there is such a thing as a superhuman. Just to clarify, I believe that any good parent is a ‘superhuman’, when you consider all the things they have to do just to make sure they raise their offspring ‘right’. If you add up all the...
By the time most people get around to age 20, they quickly realise the importance of a skincare routine. Many start out by cleansing their face first thing in the morning and last, when they take their nightcap shower to get settled in bed. However...
Going Green is a holistic venture which is currently trending globally. People are becoming more mindful of the ingredients found in the food they eat, skin and hair products, and even the type of fabric that they wear. With this new sense of...
Who is ready for Jamaica’s carnival road march 2019? As each band prepares for the most-anticipated event of the year, revellers are beginning to get their gear, outfits, and not to mention gym body ready for the road. Getting the essentials for...
Every body is a ‘bikini body’, and as a rule of thumb, you should only buy pieces that make you feel buoyant when you put them on. Flair was inspired by Tamo Ennis’ new bikini line, ‘SMOKED IN THE FACE’, which is a play on the name of the textured...
In last week’s article, I explained the four different types of child abuse, namely, physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. As promised, this week’s article will help us to detect the signs of child abuse. The word of caution is that, although...
Serial Singer Mr Killa expressed it best when he encouraged fêters of 2019 to pick up something, anything, and run with it. That is exactly how artistic talent Anna Guthrie emerged on the soca scene as a designer for Xaymaca Carnival 2018. This...
Hectic! That’s the only term that entrepreneur Shavelle Mayler thought of when asked to describe a day in her life. The 26-year-old communication specialist is the managing director of SCM Consulting Services Limited, where they manage giant...
Today, ICONIC LIVING is focussing on all things real estate, host Natalia Oh and a group of industry experts explore the process towards home ownership in Jamaica and the unique challenges that lie therein. Programme guests in this episode are...
On the practice day of the recently held Miami Open, participants experienced an unforeseen downpour of rain, which restricted players from practising. However, for Porsche brand ambassador Angelique Kerber, this was an opportunity to take a break...
“Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own.” – Harold Coffin Let’s get a few things straight from the beginning. Some of the greatest men I know and respect went to Kingston College (KC). My ‘general’, Arthur...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s shoes were made for walking over all her New York City congressional district. Now, the campaign footwear worn by the youngest woman ever elected to Congress will be part of an exhibit chronicling how women use fashion...
Between 1941 and 1945, there was a Jewish genocide during World War II, where the German Nazi systematically murdered approximately six million European Jews. They call this The Holocaust, which is also popularly known as the Shoah. Holocaust...
Today, the right-thinking members of the Jamaican society know that they must always be on the lookout for children who are at risk of abuse and accept the responsibility to sound alarms so that the relevant authorities can take action to protect...
In the wonderful world of make-up, no face beat is complete without the right shade of lipstick. Already, women are exploring festive looks to match every occasion with myriad vibrant, bold, sultry, and subtle colours. New on the local beauty...
Last Sunday, countless brides said yes to the dress at the 2019 Bliss Trunk Show, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The fourth instalment of the annual event saw women scurrying from one fitting room to the next, in a whirlwind of white couture...
Kaydian Johnson is armed with technological adroitness and she’s making a profit from it. Like many who enter into a commitment with bad intentions, but found their purpose along the way, Johnson had a similar encounter a few years ago. The 27-...
Expectation, they say, is the mother of all disappointments. Because here I was, in the city of love, where the smell of freshly baked croissants decorated the air, yet all I felt was discontent. Paris didn’t take my breath away, it instead caused...
I really understand why people don’t like joining lines at tax offices and other places. But to be totally honest, a part of me likes joining lines because quite frankly, Jamaicans are entertaining people; you’re sure to hear and see some crazy...
Menstruation is a normal bodily function that happens when a girl transitions from childhood to adulthood. The term ‘period poverty’ refers to the lack of access to sanitary products such as pads, tampons and wipes, due to financial constraints....
Relationships are far from black and white. In fact, these ‘50 Shades of Grey’ areas lurk in the wings, ready to take centre stage when you least expect it. And that’s what makes pairing up so exciting! But how many partners can honestly say they...
