Jamaica’s accession to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 1980 (‘the convention’) was subject to acceptance by various other countries. So far, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Japan, Switzerland...
This is Di Band! Xaymaca International pressed play for mas recently, partying from indoors to the ‘beaching’ outdoors! Among the highlights was the breathtaking costume showcase held at the National Indoor Stadium. Models moved to the sounds of...
Being a few inches above the ground is oftentimes a nerve-wracking experience for even the most confident of women. Jermaine Dyer, CEO and coach at Sway Caribbean and Male Model Agency, having trained quite a few pageant queens who have made an...
Rocheda Bartley For this week’s beauty talk I sat with makeup artist Shanique Frances to discuss primers. Continue reading to find out how primers create the ideal canvas that holds onto whatever comes after, like foundation and concealer. As well...
One Bag Ah Tings took it out west this week and unpacked a few things from renaissance woman Tanya Lee. While it would have been 100 times better to have seen her sport her white tuxedo dress in person, something she found while reorganising her...
You are often encouraged to love the skin you’re in. But how many of us actually take this term literally and show our skin some real love? Let’s face it: unless people have acne or other skin-related issues, they abandon the concept of self-care...
What a way to close out the decade. One would think that by the year 2020, as a people, we would have put away certain notions as to what the quintessential ‘decent person’ looks like. Gone should be the days of judging the quality of a book by...
Primer creates the ideal canvas that holds on to whatever comes after, like foundation and concealer. The beauty wonder has been around for what seems like forever. Still, a lot of us don’t know what it’s for. So, Flair journeyed to EC Makeup Bar...
If you liked last week’s fashion history lesson, you’ll love this week’s Fashionary. We look into some fashions from the world war era, some fashion inspired by the natural world, and some we’ve imported from the East and have made our own. Keep...
I know I’m grumpy but there are just some things that kinda grind my gears. Jamaican people have a tendency to annoy you, probably more than any other nationality. You know the saying, if ah egg, we haffi inna di red? Well, that’s us. We have to...
Chic, eclectic, timeless and original. These are probably the things you’ll first think of when you set eyes on Inzzpire (Inspire) 365 pieces. Kevin Miller and Lashawndla Bailey-Miller are co-owners of the health and lifestyle local brand. It’s...
“Nature gives you the face you have at age 20; it is up to you to merit the face you have at age 50,” fashion designer Coco Chanel once said. While you may not be hitting the half century mark as yet, you’ll definitely want a beautiful and healthy...
“They’re not mad, and even though you can’t see it, it is real.” This is a chant which pain management specialist Dr Pollyanna Chang repeatedly echoes to let people know that fibromyalgia exists. It’s a condition that’s associated with chronic...
Crowned in ackee, a tropical queen of seduction reigns, basking in the bliss of the sun and swaying banana trees. If you have ever visited the new Fontana Pharmacy on Waterloo Road, you might be familiar with this beautiful mural painted on the...
Ever wondered when women started wearing pants and who designed them? Well, you’ll enjoy reading this weeks Fashionary as it's chock full of history! We have hems and pleats and pants this week. Gore: A gore is a group of panels which are...
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, this is rope. ‘The Rope Project’ by Lisu Vega, an America-born Venezuelan artist and fashion designer graced Jamaica’s most esteemed runway, Collection MoDa 2019. The pieces were strikingly beautiful and...
Menstruation is a beautiful part of a woman’s life. However, most of us seem to have a very tiresome time dealing with the monthly nuances that hold hands with our periods. From figuring out which pills ease the pain to satisfying cravings; the...
I t’s hard to miss the incoming of one of Jamaica’s sweethearts, Terri-Karelle Reid, as she entered the Toyota Jamaica Coffee Shop. Modelesque and black-swan chic in her monochrome outfit, a ruffled-sleeve blouse and black elongating ripped jeans...
There’s a movie I love called Brooklyn’s Finest. It basically shows three cops in the aforementioned New York borough dealing with crime in their own way. One of the cops is a veteran of the force who, despite a 20-plus-year career, has never done...
Once the words ‘long distance’ are uttered, couples (and singles alike) begin to share all the reasons why the concept will never work. Milton Wisdom and Candice Burkley are living, vibrant proof of just the opposite. The lovebirds cosied up on...
Tickoya Joseph This week, we are kickin the Monday blues with a hearty collection of Flair stories. We have the usual fashion and beauty picks but decided to add a few tips for drinking on a girls night out and a few more classic words in our...
As we all know, the styling landscape in Jamaica has been fairly rigid. Just one word from the style gods and you could be struck down as unstylish, although that would only affect you if you cared. While that’s becoming less and less true as the...
Published:Monday | November 18, 2019 | 12:21 AM
New local designers have emerged as finalists of Xaymaca International’s Inaugural Costume Design Competition. These designers were selected from over 100 submissions. The finalists were chosen based on the likes they garnered on Instagram via the...
Many wait with bated breath to figure out what’s on her playlist while she’s on air. And, fans are in for a groovy surprise when they discover all the excitement of her party juggling. This week, Flair goes behind the turntable to find out what ZJ...
