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…
It’s Valentines Day! The day we universally celebrate love in all its beautiful forms. If you’re anything like me, then you probably have no set plans. I prefer to go with the flow and see where the day takes me, usually confirming plans at the last minute. Whether those plans include date night with bae or girls night out, finding an outfit at the last minute can be stressful. No worries though, I got you covered! Here are three tips for last minute outfit ideas to help you slay this Valentine’s Day! 1.) Keep it Simple – Go for ‘one piece’ outfits My first tip is to keep it simple. With limited time to plan an outfit, your best option is to choose a ‘one piece’ clothing item. This could include play suits, jumpsuits or dresses. Personally, when in doubt, I always reach for a play suit. This simple red play suit is ideal for any occasion as it super transitional and versatile, perfect for either a day or a night out. A great staple piece for any wardrobe. This concept of simplicity should also extend to the colour of your outfit. Go for one colour rather than a print or pattern. You can’t ever really go wrong with black, white or red. This makes the accessorising process way easier and you can spend more of your limited time doing your hair, makeup or if you’re like me, prepping a last minute snack. 2.) Make…
I know I’m like 45 days late but HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!! Firstly, apologies for being MIA for so long but I’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you a more stylish, The Business of Chic, filled with better photos, more content and more value. As such, I have officially dubbed 2017 ‘The Year of Chic’. I’m super excited to share with you all the amazing things I have planned for this year and as usual I hope you continue to join me along this journey. Be sure to subscribe to my blog to be the first to hear about all things Chic! So…what’s in store for 2017? 1.) TBOC has a new look! As I’m sure you’ve noticed by now, I’ve updated the layout of the blog and my logo. I’m absolutely loving the new design and I hope you do too! Let me know in the comments below your thoughts on our new look. 2.) More Content! TBOC has transitioned from a fashion blog to a lifestyle blog. Don’t worry fashion lovers, style is still my number one love and will be featured prominently on the blog. I will also be blogging about my travels, my natural hair journey and health and fitness. The aim is to provide authentic and relatable content that hopefully inspires, entertains or helps others in their daily lives. Let me know in the comments if there are any specific topics…
I’ve been back home in Anguilla for about four months now. It has been a similar amount of time since my last travel adventure. I am definitely starting to feel the travel itch, which I satisfy temporarily by browsing through my pictures from my last holiday to Marrakech, Morocco. A guilty pleasure I’ve been indulging in lately is browsing travel instagrams, daydreaming about holidaying in exotic destinations. I have a few potential vacation spots in mind for 2017, however the next step is finding affordable deals. This isn’t always easy when travelling from the Caribbean. I’m super optimistic though, so make sure stay tuned to see where #TBOCtravels this year. Until then I will live vicariously through the travel adventures of others on social media haha. While my 2017 travel plans remain undecided, in 2018 my goal is to travel to Asia, specifically Thailand or Japan. These countries are known for having amazing markets. If you’ve been following my travel blogs, then you know that one of my favourite parts of travelling is visiting local markets. My most recent trip to Morocco I hit the motherload thus far, the markets of all markets. Moroccan souks! Let’s just say that if only I had more money, more time and more luggage space! Haha I learned several great tips for navigating large markets such as Moroccan souks from my holiday in Marrakech and I thought I would share them…
2016 has definitely been a year of music festivals/concerts for me. I attended Wireless Music Festival in London where I saw big acts such as J Cole and Future. I experienced the amazing Beyoncé performing live at Wembley Park Stadium and I played mas with Colours UK at Nottinghill Carnival. Such great times! Most recently, I attended the Livin in the Sun Music Festival in Anguilla. I’ve been back home in Anguilla for about six weeks now and my year of music continues. This time last week I was “marooned” on beautiful Sandy Island with the Bae thoroughly enjoying ourselves at the Livin in the Sun (LITS) Music Festival. A combination of music, food, drinks, art, sea and sun, LITS is a welcome addition to Anguilla’s Festival scene bringing DJs from across the region and world to our tiny paradise for a weekend of fun, fete and fantasy. Spend the day livin it up in the sun at Sandy Island, dancing and enjoying delicious Caribbean food such as cray fish and barbecue chicken and ribs. If it gets too hot, no worries, you can cool off with a refreshing dip in the ocean which is just a few feet away no matter where you are on Sandy Island. A change of clothes and the party continues each night at a different Anguillian beach bar. LITS Festival is definitely a weekend to remember…or not, depending on your…
