Monthly archive September, 2011
Bocadillo: A tasty adventure in Montreal (Canada)

Bocadillo: A tasty adventure in Montreal (Canada)

by Sonia Staali Nowadays, traveling from one country to another with less than 20 dollars in the pocket is an easy thing to do. All it takes is a good restaurant that showcases a culture at its best. And just like that Asia, South Africa, Europe and other continents become quickly accessible. The last trip...
Montreal fashion week: ready to go!

Montreal fashion week: ready to go!

by Dominique Lawrence Seasons come and go, but the beginning of a new birth of style is always a celebration to follow. This week marks the 21st Edition of Montreal Fashion Week; undoubtedly I will be covering the proceedings straight from the craziness of the catwalk. With a nod to European designers presenting their first...
Dreaming of La Dolce Vita? Wonder in la città eterna Rome- Part 1

Dreaming of La Dolce Vita? Wonder in la città eterna Rome- Part 1

by Anna Maria D’Andrea I am a beauty junky and I dare say most of us share this common trait. We all enjoy beautiful clothes, beautiful people, beautiful homes…Beauty in itself has become somehow a virtue almost along with being charitable and honest. Frivolous, I know but it’s an ugly modern reality. One of the...
Cover Drive – Bajan Beauties with a pop edge

Cover Drive – Bajan Beauties with a pop edge

by Talicia Ramsey From recording acoustic sessions from the cosy comfort of their living room’s sofa to opening for Rihanna’s Loud Tour, the bajan group Cover Drive is all set to make it big. The band describes their style as something different as it is ‘Cari-pop’, a fuse between Caribbean sounds such as reggae and...
IKB: Fall’s color standard

IKB: Fall’s color standard

by Chelsea Woodhouse Sultry and vibrant hues have thrust forthright furs, fabrics and bold lines into the limelight yet again. IKB is the culprit color and it is unmistakably piloting the resurgence of this season’s gem tones. French artist, Yves Klein developed International Klein Blue (IKB) in the 1950s. As rumor has it, the intensity...
The Secret London

The Secret London

by Sandy Lai As someone who has always enjoyed doing things a bit off the wall, I was constantly on the hunt for quirky things to do while living in London. Of course, I spent a fair amount of time doing the usual sightseeing, but there is more to this incredible city besides its world-class...