The Last Word

Currently there are about 27 items in my ASOS saved bag.

When it comes to authentic personal choice and choosing what we want to wear, sometimes it isn’t as personal as we may perceive it or want it to be.

When most people hear of or contemplate on ‘bashment’ music most commonly known as dancehall music, they tend to associate it with violence, vulgarity and uncouthness.

About two weeks ago I read about an incident that took place in Canal Number One Polder, West Bank Demerara which resulted in Dameion Gordon and Vernon Beckles enduring a merciless beating and verbal abuse (inclusive of racial slurs being thrown at them).

A few weeks ago my husband gifted me a pink vintage bicycle.

People often assume that my faith is Muslim because of my first name.

Throughout this current political season where populist movements are seemingly growing thicker than wild bush and misogyny is ripe within American politics, I constantly find myself reflecting on how this will influence fashion and the industry at large.

In an era where image combined with the fitting use of social media garners immense likeability and public approval, it should come as no surprise that politicians are using this recipe to grow and strengthen their political careers.

Substance and value will never go out of style. They can be intimidated by trends, but trends are exactly what they claim to be and temporary.

Despite having a small wedding of my own, I am always giddy with excitement when I am invited to one.

Earlier this week I came across an article in The Guardian titled “Sex doesn’t sell anymore, activism does”.

I am considering deactivating my Facebook account for a while. The social media platform, which happens to be my daily source of constant news updates is, I believe, starting to have a negative effect on my psyche.

I stayed away from the television last Friday. I knew seeing Donald Trump being sworn as the 45th President of the United States would have driven me up a wall even further as I already find his politics to be burdensome and aggravating.

Time and time again I am reminded that our outlook on beauty—or should I say our perception of what should be deemed beauty—is forever dictated to and influenced by our environment, culture, history and social upbringing among other factors.

As Menswear Week wraps up, I ponder on why my husband showed no excitement towards the newest men’s fashions; there was no latent desirability either.

Happy New Year guys! I trust that you are all recharged and ready to take on 2017.

There are not too many occasions that I deem necessary to warrant me devoting all my energies to looking spectacular.

I suppose it came as a surprise to many that I haven’t written a fashion Christmas wish list but I have grown to believe that consuming just for the sake of consuming takes away from one truly embracing fashion.

It is sometimes easy to ignore the atrocities of the world especially when you or a loved one are not experiencing it firsthand.

This year I find myself to be a tad obsessed with Christmas.