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By Elma B. Having recently had the pleasure of traveling to Jamaica, I wanted to share with you some travel tips in case you make it to this majestic part of the Caribbean, where the waters are emerald blue and the beaches are covered with soft white sand. All about Jamaican life, my personal travel story... Breathtaking Scenery: Our Flight  As we (my family) was flying over the Caribbean, I noticed the waters were crystal clear with a deep emerald blue dominating. To add to this majestic scenery, the beaches glistened standing against the deep green tropical forests. Take a look below at the photo I snapped as we were landing. I would suggest preparing your camera as you are landing to capture this surreal moment.  Where to Stay in Jamaica :  We landed in Montego Bay and stayed in Negril, which has the reputation of having some of the best beaches Jamaica has to offer. Our resort was located on a lagoon, and therefore, one could enter the waters without worrying about be...

By Amra B.  Paris was absolutely perfect; I got to spend time with people I love, enjoy amazing food, visit some of the best museums in the world, and enjoy the loveliest cup of tea in hotel Le Bristol . My friend Théophile took me to this wonderful spot that resembles the interior décor of Versai; there is beautiful art, lovely white marble floors, and a piano that plays for guests while the are enjoy tea from the prettiest porcelain cups. Hotel Le Bristol is located close to La Madeleine Hotel Le Bristol offers a variety of desserts, including some of the most delicious macaroons; however, it was hard to pick just one and we finally decided on trying all of the goodies with a mixed scones, cookie, and sandwich plate. I paired up this assortment of deliciousness with a refreshing mint tea and enjoyed great conversation with my friends Théophile and George. Our scones, cookie and sandwich plate George and I politely presenting our best face before we dove into this stack of de...

By Elma B. From beach waves to sun kissed tans, I always admired the casually beautiful beach look. With the relaxing beats of reggae music and the sound of the waves subtly hitting the shore, the the Jamaican life inspires the effortlessly beautiful beach look. I wanted to provide you with style tips for this warm season, whether you are laying out on the beach or roaming around the blistering hot streets of New York City... Style Hacks Every Girl Needs to Know for SS15: 1.  Beach waves . Since humidity becomes abundantly present in our lives during late spring and summer, I suggest sporting the ever so easy beach waves. They are incredibly easy to achieve: braid damp hair during the night and let loose the locks in the morning. Tip: use hairspray to achieve even more volume on the top.  2. Overalls . Yes, overalls. Overalls communicate I am relaxed and confident. I bought a pair of white overalls from H&M that I wore over...

By Elma B. I am a huge fan of the lighthearted and romantic Old Hollywood era of '50s and '60s, and thus I was thoroughly delighted to see gingham all over the Spring 2015 runways. In fact, my entire beachy gingham look was inspired by the South of France native Brigitte Bardot, and her white linen check dress worn on her wedding day in Paris. Of course, I adapted the look to the modern 21st century woman whom demands something chic and elegant for everyday.  Below, you will see I picked out a gingham loose fitting dress, white huge sunglasses (inspired by Audrey Hepburn's Oliver Goldsmith white sunglasses in the 1960s classic How to Steal a Million ), and all white tennis shoes. Aside from gingham, all white sneakers are all the buzz this season. I suggest snagging a pair because all white sneakers are not only comfortable but match with absolutely anything!  The photos below were shot on the beautiful white sand beaches of Negril, Jamaica. Hence, I b...

By Amra B.  I had the most wonderful time in Paris…Meanwhile, however, I had to shoot beautiful NYC in all its glory this morning before I officially started this week. Today, I am still feeling a little bit casual from my trip and have dressed in my green Parka and leather jacket I wore all around Paris. Although spring is almost in full bloom in France, NYC still feels cold and so I am back to layering . As I know that spring and summer are just around the corner, I am trying to take advantage and wear my boots as much as I can; one of my favorite casual looks are ripped skinny jeans and a great flat boot, and my NYC “uniform” most of the days seems to revolve around this combination. I also wore my new favorite pair of sunglasses I acquired recently that have been my staple piece while in Paris. Wishing you a great day! Outfit: Parka and jeans Topshop, t-shirt and leather jacket Mango, boots Jimmy Choo, bag 3.1 Phillip Lim, sunglasses Urban Outfitters...

By Elma B. I am currently enjoying the white sand beaches of Jamaica and its marble blue waters. The ambiance made it perfect to share with you a timeless fashion piece that is both comfortable, beautiful and a bit sexy. I am a huge fan of understated pieces with a bit of flare and that je ne sais quoi touch...and the jumpsuit embodies both.  How to Style a Jumpsuit for Work & Play :  Firstly, for play, I would suggest loosening up the look by wearing flats (or barefoot if on the beach). Let your hair down and sport the bare minimum. That is the beauty of a jumpsuit, you can get way with wearing the bare minimum.  Secondly, for work, easily slip on a blazer and wear stilettos. I suggest sporting stilettos to balance out the wide legged pants. For a touch of glamour, add a floppy hat and a marvelous clutch; for inspirational ideas, here is how I pulled off the "jumpsuit glamour look." There you have it fashionistas, some styling tips on how to pull off the jumpsu...

By Elma B. I am throughly enjoying my vacation in the Caribbean, where it is around 80F/30C while New York City is still covered in snow. I wanted to seize the moment and showcase a bit of the 1970s flare that has inspired countless of runways this season.  How to Put Together a 1970s Inspired Look: 1970s remains as one of the most iconic fashion decades ever with its mini skirts, bell-bottoms, and the androgynous hippie look dominating the streets of every cosmopolitan hub around the world.  Firstly, for a modern 1970s look, I would suggest staying close to earth's natural hues. Secondly, beside adding bellbottoms, mini-skirts or sporting the hippie look, the core of the '70s look consists of looser bottoms and a tighter top. Take a look around high street shops like H&M and Zara and also runway collections of Karen Walker, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Phillip Lim for style inspiration (or to shop).  Below, my look was inspired by the 1970s as well ...