Dress in STYLE
The revival of bold prints and vivid colours has collided with the return of the dress to ring in the summer. Saint International's Style Week, which ran from May 24 to 27, showcased an array of flirty, sexy, fashionable dresses that could be worn straight off the runway.
Working with flavour
Audrey Lecky is a businesswoman who literally adds flavour to her work. As the owner of AML Bakery, which actually stands for Audrey Marcia Lecky, in Port Maria, St. Mary, buns, breads and other goodies are her forte, but she was not always a master of the trade.
Credit Union's first female president
Yvonne Ridguard, a 47-year-old attorney, was elected the first female president of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League recently. The 65-year-old organisation is primarily responsible for lobbying for credit unions, carrying out operation audits and assessments...
Hair's the deal
Colour me beautiful. Let's face it, when hair has colour, it looks more vibrant and can give a more youthful appearance.But can your beautiful tresses handle a colour treatment? According to Dr. Hyacinth Oates, Jamaica's first doctor of trichology...
Sara Mair: cheese connoisseur at heart
She started out making French toast and muffins for her family as a four-year-old, but her love for cheese took precedence and Sara Mair blossomed into a cheesemaker. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Ms. Mair, who now resides in Miami, Florida, says her early influences ...
Emotional infidelity
Think quickly. Can one cheat on one's partner without having sex? According to specialists, the answer is a resounding yes. 'Head sex' is how one magazine article dubbed it, but it's formally called emotional infidelity, or having an emotional affaire.
Kelly's World - Don't say it!
I am always in awe when I hear a women chastise a gentleman for not saying what's on his mind. Truth is (and I would think they know this by now), they don't really want to know. Trust me! If she puts on a yellow, polka-dot blouse and wants to wear it with a burgundy skirt...
Celebrating super dads
Jamaican fathers have always been bashed - and in many cases, rightly so. But contrary to popular belief, there are some super dads around and many potentially excellent dads in waiting. Check out Flair's Father's Day edition on June 11, as young men in their 30s....
Who to watch for during fashion week
Pulse promises a glamorous Caribbean Fashionweek 2007 for June 6-10. They gave us a glimpse of some of the designers we can expect at the show. KAJ by Kevin Julien - Tobago - His first outing at Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW) was a hit...
Modest in dress, rich Iranians pay for nice noses
TEHRAN (Reuters): Iranians flouting Islamic street dress codes may risk being hauled in by police for questioning by 'psychologists', but the frequent sight of bandaged faces from cosmetic surgery raises not so much as an official eyebrow.
Relay for Life again!
It's the race that does more than just help you burn calories and work up a good sweat. It's another year for Relay for Life and this year it will be from the night of Saturday, June 9, through to the morning of Sunday, June 10. The purpose of the race is a unique fun way to raise money...
Teach children to save
Teaching children to save and spend wisely usually involves some trial and error. Essentially, what is important is that they develop good saving habits. Parents should always lead by example, because if children see a lack of financial stability in the home....
Brazil's women at risk from unsafe abortions
BRASILIA (Reuters): Some 1.2 million Brazilian women have been hospitalised in the last five years with infections, vaginal bleeding and other complications resulting from illegal abortions, said a report presented by health experts on Wednesday.
Flair wedding - Sheer joy
Banker Oliver Cartade and his beautiful wife Adriana are a picture of happiness on their wedding day, May 12. Oliver is the son of Carol Issa Cartade and Selective Homes and Properties owner, Robert Cartade.
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