So…after about six months of absolutely no shopping, it seems I can’t stop shopping now! I recently travelled to neighbouring island St. Martin (French)/St. Maarten (Dutch) for the first time since returning home following the completion of my Masters programme last October. I generally prefer shopping online but I also really love shopping on the French Side as there are two awesome European fashion brands, Promod and Pimkie along with several super cute French boutiques. On my most recent trip I was very impressed and happy to find out that another European fashion brand, Jennyfer had once again joined the ranks, having previously been established in St. Martin but then replaced by Pimkie. I purchased this super cute red tee in the softest, most comfy material imaginable from Pimkie. At first I wasn’t sure how to interpret the ‘stay soft’ meaning but eventually I derived a personally uplifting message from it which I’m happy to share with you guys. “When this cold world tries to harden you, stay soft” – The Business of Chic I recently also picked up these black ripped denim shorts, pink cross-body bag and pewter mules from one of my favourite fashion brands, Missguided. Statement earrings are definitely having a moment for Summer 2017 and my boyfriend actually picked out this gorgeous pair from me from Promod. My sunnies are my absolute favourites which I wear all the time, from Forever21 one…
Tuesday, 2nd May 2017, 2:45 pm. The exact date and time I fully realised and acknowledged my denim shorts obsession. Around this period I was doing some online shopping on one of my favourite websites, Missguided. I was torn about a pair of denim shorts (see here) so I asked my boyfriend his opinion. Without hesitation, he responded ‘No, I don’t like the stars’. In that moment I realised he was right. I didn’t like the stars either and I knew this even before the 20 minute deliberation I embarked on thereafter trying to decide if I should get them. Although I knew I didn’t like the pattern, I still tried to convince myself to buy the shorts based on things I did like, like the dark blue shade and the rolled hem. I finally had to face the facts, I was obsessed with denim shorts. My 20 odd pairs of denim shorts sitting in my closet should have been an obvious clue to my denim shorts obsession. However, to me, all my shorts are completely different. My mother would disagree. Yes I have several pairs of blue, black, white, grey etc denim shorts but they vary by style and finish. I have light wash blue, mid wash blue, dark wash blue, acid wash blue, dark wash blue with rips, rolled hem dark wash blue, frayed edge dark wash blue, high waist dark wash blue, black, acid…
Spring/Summer 2017 is all about female empowerment and I am loving it, from popular statement tees boasting terms such as Female AF, Girl Power, Feminist and The Future is Female to this season’s hottest colour – PINK. In a time where women’s issues and challenges world wide are at the forefront, current fashion is shining the spotlight on the power of women and it is a beautiful thing. Here’s to Pink Power! I started my blog, The Business of Chic as a source for female empowerment through style and fashion. As women we are often judged quite harshly and viewed as superficial for liking “girly” things such as shopping and clothing. However I believe if you look good, you feel good and if you feel good there is no limit to what you can accomplish. For me, style is far more than what you wear, it’s about expression of self, it’s about attitude and confidence. Personally, I used to hate the colour pink because I have naturally always been associated with being quite “girly” and wearing pink just seemed to strengthen that stereotype. As I have grown as a woman and embraced my femininity and all that is awesome about being female, I really enjoy wearing pink now. I am ‘girly’ because I am a girl and I will wear that label as a symbol of strength and phenomenal power. I love “girly” things like shopping…
Every year around Easter, I look forward with much excitement to two major festivals. The first being the ever popular Coachella, the one stop destination for music, fashion and art lovers held in the Colorado Desert. Although I have yet to actually attend the festival (one year I will!), I am constantly glued to Instagram during that period checking out the fearless and fun festival style. The second festival is right here in my island Anguilla. Festival Del Mar ( Festival of the Sea) is an annual seafood festival held in the fishing village of Island Harbour. Generally I like to think that fashion is my first love but if I am truly honest, food probably is. I love to eat and I love food festivals! Given that I missed out on Festival Del Mar being away at University last year, I made sure to make up for it this year. Between my boyfriend and I, we devoured fried johnny cakes, baked johnny cakes, sea cat (octopus), calamari, shell fish, conch, conch fritters, fish balls, white backs and wahoo (types of local fish) over the course of the two day festival. Let’s just say that my waist line is grateful that this festival only comes once a year! The food was amazing as usual and there are usually several different vendors for you to choose from based on your preferences and budget. Live music and performances by…
You know it’s going to be a good day when you unintentionally match with the sky :). One of my favourite things (obviously) to do in Anguilla is go to the beach. The beach is awesome for a number of great reasons. Firstly, it’s fun! Regular beach days with friends and family, beachnics, watersports or beach parties are all guaranteed to be a good time. The beach is also great for relaxation. If I’m feeling stressed or looking for some inspiration for my blogs, I grab my tablet or my notebook, some wine and I head to the beach. With Valentines Day just around the corner, the beach is also great for dates. Take a relaxing walk along Shoal Bay Beach at sunset or have an intimate picnic on Rendezvous Bay. Super soft white sand, amazingly turquoise water and limited crowds, makes the beach the perfect setting for romance. On to the good stuff now. What to wear to the beach! Given the several different reasons I’ve mentioned for going to the beach, there’s no guarantee that I will actually go in the water. Especially during Caribbean ‘winter’ when the beach is still gorgeous but the water is just a bit too cold for my liking. Hence, I like to ensure that my outfit is transitional from the beach to other activities or vice versa. I have three key pieces I always reach for when heading to the beach (aside…
