Jamaica’s latest model sensation Alexia Palmer is a star on the rise. And, with an airy lightness, the fresh faced beauty steps into the closet  to show off sophisticated simplicity, with a mélange of soft silhouettes in sheer silks, origami, a hint of geometric and, on trend animal prints. Minimalist dictate: only practical/no accessories necessary.

Read more on page 44 of our summer issue, Get it here.

I loved chatting with Karen about her girls. They were not just the center of her universe; they were it. She was so proud of them, and not simply for the fact that they were her beautiful offspring. In this crazy age of drugs, teen pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse, it’s nothing short of miraculous that Karen’s girls had never been tempted even to experiment in those areas. Yet their friends will tell you they are always the life of the parties they choose to attend, whether or not solo. Oh, and just in case you’re wondering, they are as brainy as they are gorgeous: at just 25 the eldest of Karen’s gorgeous threesome, Anneliese recently graduated from medical school and is now majoring in pathology. Petite though she may be, she is strong-willed and, when the occasion demands, a surprisingly tough cookie. Dreamy Christiane, 23, will graduate this year with a degree in psychology, and Danielle, at twenty-two the baby of the family, is a star swimmer who…Read more on page 36 of our summer issue, Get it here.

Sandra Kennedy pre runway

In this world where it seems like everything is just an 80s re-mix the Caribbean offers a fresh approach. From our music, art, to our outstanding athletes set compete at the Olympics, the world is buzzing about our multi-cultural voice.
So it’s no surprise that our diverse and unique fashion is raising the right type of curiousity. Caribbean and Latin American designers and models are making their mark in the world like never before. Whether the world is ready or not here we come. From Caribbean Fashion Week to designers and models doing it for themselves we keep an eye on what is happening in Caribbean Fashion!…Read more on page 16 of our summer issue, Get it here.

Caribbean Fashionweek marked 11 years this past summer and Kingston, Jamaica once again played host to an eclectic and international fashion set. Our globally recognised supermodels presented glorious fashions from home grown designers who drew inspiration from the plains of Africa to the shores of our beautiful Caribbean isles.

Traditional prints and patterns took on modern interpretations and the overall aesthetic was light…Read it all from pages 24 to 30. Get it now!

The Caribbean spirit came through and clinched the winning designer in Jamaica. It came as no surprise as viewers were treated to a creative and distinctive collection. Shenna Carby—winner of the inaugural season of Mission Catwalk.

Shenna Carby, winner of the inaugural season of Mission Catwalk, stunned viewers with a …Read more on page 20 of our winter issue, Get it here.

There’s a reason why you just can’t stop looking at them & they are known as today’s trendsetters! What they wear might be hit or miss but it always gets them noticed. Consider the fashion envelope pushed!

Ri-Ri—The Controversial Chameleon. Rihanna is as fearless as Lady GaGa when it comes to fashion. The Barbadian singer, born Rihanna Robyn Fenty, who just released her latest album TalkThatTalk, embraces change and makes a point of standing out. Her style: Rihanna is no generic girly-girl but she knows how to turn on the sexy by wearing modern fashions with a…Read more on page 18 in our fashion NOTEBOOK

Style has no boundary; wherever or whenever, style is of the essence. In the quiet, rural plains of Clarendon, Jamaica where fashion comes alive. With lush cane fields, fairytale sceneries, romantic hideaways and cool front porches, there is no limit to the inspirations of nature. So embrace the irresistible urge to slip into a beautiful spring dress and make each moment extraordinary…find it all on page 52 including where you can buy.

Winner of SHE's Summer Hair Braids Contest

SHE Caribbean invited facebook fans to upload their photos of braided hairstyles. The winning hairstyle was chosen by the number of people who voted and ‘liked’ their photos. The prize – a spot here in Pepperpot and a SHE cosmetics bag. The winner was St Lucia’s Tamica Gaskin. Ms Gaskin is the director of recently launched Doll House Modeling Agency and Promotions. She describes her agency which specializes in advertising, fashion shows, event and party promotion and charity work, as new and bold, where everything is “fun, unique and never plastic.” An excited Tamica said of her win: “I want St Lucia to be one of the main islands to be noticed for its true beauty and talent. My agency is unique because of my own personal style. I love crazy, beautiful, exotic hairstyles and funky clothing, which are very high fashion so my style will definitely be my trademark.”  She thanked SHE Caribbean magazine for having the competition and said that she was very proud of her winning style.

Summer’s recipe for opulent elegance calls for a dash of flash and a bit of swagger coupled with untamed natural beauty topped off with fun colourful extras and a few boy toys! Find it all from page 50…

Jamaican cover girl, Gaye McDonald had a surprising start to modeling, but in no time at all she moved to New York with the promise of many offers, and they’re coming to fruition. Gaye tells SHE how she got there, what she misses about Jamaica and what she does in her ‘ME’ time.  What did she think of the industry before she became a model? “I know how I perceived modeling before I started and it’s that it’s a very lackadaisical, glamorous, easy and fun job where you just live the high life and reap all the benefits such as hanging out and partying… “It takes passion, will power and adversity to pursue a career in the fashion industry. I can’t tell you how many nights I have been at a client’s studio until 4am just to get that perfect shot or the 20 castings that I have to run around the city to get to in less than an hour hoping that someone would see my face or walk and say, ‘Yes, that is what I’m looking for.’”