Blaze it up

Yesterday I went out to do a few errands, and it was so hot I felt smothered by the heat. Can you imagine what those rays can do to our skin? Especially if we choose not to protect ourselves?. 

So here are some tips:

Wear sun protective clothing, to keep the sun from tanning, burning, or damaging the skin. One of the most popular kinds of sun protective clothing is a wide-brimmed hat. A hat with a wide brim not only protects the face from the sun, but it can also offer shade to the shoulders and the upper parts of the chest and back.

If this is not your particular style there are more urban options to choose from.

The weather can get relentlessly sunny (especially with summer approaching soon) so you will need simply to protect yourself from sunstroke or overheating.

Remaining popular as before, is the turban. This spells-elegant, chic and a bold lady.

 

If hats or turbans are still not your choice of fashion, do not forget the scarves. These are not only light, but they can be worn effortlessly and still add glam factor.

But still, Caps, Hats and Baseball Caps are one of the best choices to pull from.

And whenever you do decide to go to the beach, you can never go wrong with a straw hat - no matter the style.

Sidebar: Since the main purpose of wearing a hat, is to prevent overheating of the head and hair drying, it is best to choose hats that are made ​​of natural fabrics . Breathable fabrics such as - linen, silk or cotton.

Another thing to consider, is to wear opaque clothing, so to keep the sun from tanning, burning, or damaging the skin.

For people who easily burn (like myself), most opaque clothing can protect the skin from the sun. While wearing topical sunscreen can help in terms of reducing sunburn, clothing can be more effective, especially if you plan to spend a long period of time outside. The best garments to wear, are those made with natural fibers. As these have been proven to offer optimum blockage against the sun. Sunscreen only protects the skin up to a certain amount of time outside. Furthermore, during hot weather or vigorous activity, sunscreen can be diluted or washed away by sweat. 

If you have a child/children, try to dress them in sun protective clothing. Babies' and children's skin are especially sensitive to sunlight and can easily burn.

Tip: Whenever wearing sunglasses make sure they are polarized - this will not only protect your eyes from the sun but is also good to wear when driving, to shield your eyes from sun glare.    

Have a happy Thurday

xxo
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I feel pretty

Larger-than-life celebrity stylist and front-row fixture at fashion shows, June Ambrose has now landed herself a reality show - Styled By June.  The premiere I never got to watch, but had a chance to watch her second episode last night (yay me). I've realized I have never mentioned who my inspirations were before and Miss Ambrose is DEFINATELY one of them.

Remember the black garbage bag Missy Elliott rocked in her video for “The Rain"?  doesn't ring a bell? How about "Supa Dupa Fly”  released in 1997? I remember being so mesmerized with the artwork and the look, that I saved up my money from my summer job and got the  the album. Apart from shaping the style from her A-list to C-list clients, her personal style is also one to be definately recognized.

Check out some of her pics:

Turban Anyone?

Iconoclasts much?

Her style is not only Opulent it's Decadent and Distinguished. I am always the first to admit I love seeing Caribbean people that heavily influence - and Antiguan born June Ambrose does just that! Her influence is felt among pop culture.

June's influence spans globally. Her moniker is widely recognized from the street corners of New York's Lower East Side to the catwalks of Milan, and her fingerprint can be found in look books and on tear sheets across the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. A highly revered creative force to be reckoned with, June is a veritable one-woman fashion movement.

Styled By June is sure to be on the list of must-see TV for fashion aficionados.
If you are Caribbean wave your flag, wherever you are ;).
Have a Chic and Happy Tuesday!

xxo 
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Oh! to march on that hill

First let me apologize for my sporadic postings. Since I have been back to Jamaica I've thrust straight into work (no complaints here!) and on the weekend I was booked to do a bride's makeup up Strawberry Hills. I'm not ashamed to say it was my first time there and was very excited to view the scenery.

My day started off bad! my brother who I had booked to carry me (yes had to pay him), decided the morning of the wedding, to not take my phone calls. Now I'm not one to view obstacles as failures, so I called around and my good friend Sue and her husband Petroy offered to give me a lift. It turned out to be a road trip, as Siggy (Sue's bff  and whose SUV we had to borrow - is one who is never short on jokes) and Peyton (Sue's lil boy) was also on the ride. (he was such a trooper).
  

I was booked for a 2pm wedding and arrived there 1:38, yup I was already on the bride's wrong side. Gratefully when I arrived, even if she was fuming, she didn't show it and boy was I surprised when this ex-model told me she didn't really want too much makeup - just enough for photos, as she advised me she doesn't wear makeup...period. Whew! imagine my relief. So within 10 minutes her makeup was done. Hope my shots are ok as I'm testing out my camera the husband got me. He suggests I start posting my experiences on here. ;)

When I was done, I decided to take pics of some of the property, before we headed to the restaurant.

Strawberry Hill is located in Irish Town - Blue Mountains, nestled over Kingston with views of the surrounding mountains and Kingston Harbour which was just beautiful.

 Ummm excuse me isn't that just cozy?

This is a very hilly terrain so if ever you decide to visit, be prepared to walk up and down stairs and steps, ALOT.

Steps leading to the restaurant.

I wish that was a view from my home!

Downstairs the restaurant. The location is exquisite in colonial architecture and decor that instantly transports you to another era.

If you are a music buff, you'll enjoy the photographs all over the walls marking music history.

There was also a fireplace there, which gave a warm cozy feeling. Hmmm imagine how cold one could get up there. Also check out the restaurants awards on the mantle and they seemed to have received a few, from what I had observed.

Just outside the restaurant, is an infinity pool. How nice is that?

One of my favourite colour is black, when in doubt I always don the onyx look. Wearing black when I go to a job, I dunno just seems uniformed to me. I especially love my blazers to have the boyfriend look, kinda like a dinner jacket.

 There is never a dull moment with Siggy!

 Peace - Love - Soul.

Surrounded by a lush landscape, the wedding was taking place just a few feet away and did not want to intrude. But the view I hear from there is really gorg.

The lil man who can. Peyton did his own thing, was tryna get him to do a pic with me. He really loves the camera...I mean really :). 

We then went back to the restaurant balcony to chill a lil after drinks. (Sue and hubby Petroy). By the way that lemonade was the business.

All in all it was a wonderful day! Thanks to Barbara (wedding co-coordinator) for booking me for this wedding, Sue for being a trooper and aid in my time of  "crisis", Petroy for shooting some of my pics and definately Siggy without her that trip wouldn't have been possible ;).

Have a Happy Monday!

xxo
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