Stylewise Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012

EVOLVE IN STYLE

Publisher – Vivian-Anne Gittens (246) 430-5425 EDITORIAL Publication Editor – Hermina Charlery (246) 430-5513 Contributing Writers – Rochelle Walker, Hermina Charlery DESIGN Design and Layout – Imageworx: Paul Bailey, Brian Oneale PHOTOGRAPHY Product Photography – Jaryd Niles-Morris Beauty – Neil Springer Cover & Feature – Brian Elcock Style Happens – Amery Butcher, Charmaine Harding ADVERTISING Advertising Manager – Paulette Jones (246) 430-5412 SALES EXECUTIVES Kelly Johnally (246) 430-5515 Rohnelle Primus (246) 430-5579 CIRCULATION Circulation Executive – Goldburn Weekes (246) 430-5501 MARKETING Marketing Manager – Valerie Hope PRINTERS Printweb Caribbean Ltd (246) 434-6719 / (246) 467-2895 COVER CREDITS: Model – Kari McCarthy Make-up – La-Shawn Clarke for Colour Coded Hair – Lisa Jordan of LSJ Stylez Dress – Redd Stores Jewellery – Ring: Redd Stores Cuff & Earring: Intermixz Location – Residence of Jefferson and Jacqui Clarke BEAUTY CREDITS Page 20 – Model: Kira Harewood Make-up: La-Shawn for Colour Coded Page 22 – Model: Mikhaila Austin Make-up: Danielle Archer for Colour Coded

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GiGi Ma’at: a Case of Mistaken Identity It would be a travesty to turn GiGi Ma’at into a cliché-cluttered page of fashion phrases and the ghastly like. Let’s cut out the overused “stylish”, “trend-setter” and “fabulous”. Let’s remove the “diva”.

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Truth is, GiGi Ma’at is a humble and worldly twenty-five year-old with innate dramatic flair and a wicked sense of humour. She laughs at her own jokes. GiGi Ma’at eats dessert before dinner and sips coffee at 9:30 at night. She grew her dreadlocks, cut them, then sewed locks back on years later.

What we’re trying to tell you is that GiGi Ma’at is not normal.

“You know, sometimes you just notice there’s something different about you?” She posed a genuine question with a furrowed brow. “Yes, I don’t know what it is, I don’t know why. I’m yet to manifest whatever that is, but what I can tell you is that I’ve never really felt normal. Ever.”

She dyes her clothes with this abnormality and her style is flabbergasting. Although popular in Barbados as a style icon, hairdresser and singer, GiGi’s many travels have also taught her to be unassuming, thoughtful and utterly true to herself as a creative individual.

“I think I just became more comfortable with myself and happier with my difference and with the fact that not being like other people is kind of great and it doesn’t matter what people are doing anyway. You kind of just have to be who you are.” The liberation of the five-foot-two giant extended to her wardrobe.

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“I’m not crazy, I’m just a creative person expressing myself.

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“It’s just how I feel when I get up. Sometimes, I get up and I want to be Savile Row, London, so I’m going to be super-tailored. Some mornings I feel I want to be a Cali girl or do this Arizona kind of thing and I’ll do a fringed shirt and a lace skirt and daisy dukes.”

She looks like Oxford Street. She looks like Soho. She looks like the Caribbean and she looks like France. Having visited these places and more, GiGi Ma’at, born Mikhaila Farier, says experiences abroad and further enlightenment made her want to become part of the style movement.

“I’d go into the parks and just sit down and observe different people and their haircuts, the bracelets around their arms, their rings, their nail polish, their henna, their tattoos, their shirts, their skirts, their dresses, their socks, everything. And I just loved it.”

Her own look usually begins with a solid foundation of basic pieces, like a white button-up shirt, dark or light denims or other classic pieces. It is her personality and her accessories which she believes give her outfits breath.

“I like indigenous jewellery,” she hummed, flourishing an ornamented wrist. “And I like a lot of ethnic-looking or South African jewellery. I like a lot of chunky rings. So, semi precious stones like amber and amethyst set in silver or something like that.

I’ve always liked stuff like that. A lot of jewelry that has that native American influence. And then just natural stuff, like woods and shells.”

And this girl says the human body is the greatest canvas ever, but she uses hers like a chalkboard; to teach. This is because her philosophies are sewn into her clothes, to be shared with anyone brave enough to ask “why?”

Her outspoken wardrobe shrilly screams over the meek Barbadian crowd, but she believes that in time, locals could also raise their pitch.

“Down here [in Barbados], we have our own little styles trickling down. I can’t say that many people are really, really unique unless you see that they’ve stepped outside

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and experienced a more holistic environment, but it’s working its way in slowly. I think people are starting to evolve and I think our kids will be the people to create the revolutionary difference and I guess that starts with us; little by little makes a lot.”

And as radical as she appears, she is eager to stir that radical creativity in someone else.

“I hope I can inspire people,” GiGi Ma’at says, looking at her hands. “That’s important to me. It makes you feel that you have created some small change in the

world. I think everybody inspires somebody else at some point in time, sometimes in the most miniscule ways when you don’t even know it. I think that’s the best kind of inspiration.”

Callous comments come, as they do with any outsidethe-box persona. However, the “tough cookie” embraces her clothes, hair, piercings and ideologies as part of who she was always meant to be.

“I’m not crazy, I’m just a creative person expressing myself.

I think it’s crazy that people are afraid to express themselves. I think that’s scary. I’ve probably been labelled everything under the sun but I mostly just like to label myself as Mikhaila. GiGi, that’s it. So take it, run with it, but I’m happy with me.”

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Available at Simply Deevine BOLD GEOMETRICS Available at Redd Stores

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business ROAR Make a loud and proud statement in head-turning prints!

VINTAGE FIT Available at Cave Shepherd

EDITOR’S TIP: Leopard pairs nicely with mustard yellows, olive greens, burgundy and royal blue.

APPEAL

Flaunt your wild side in animal print and cause a roar this season! If the classic print isn’t already taking up residence in your wardrobe, then let it prowl right on there.

Available at Cave Shepherd

TROPICAL EXOTICA Available at The Hub Shopping by the Bay

Available at Intermixz Wear this traditional pattern with pointed court shoes, a tailored blazer and a slim belt to move stylishly from office to cocktail.

TRIBAL PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE Available at Simply Deevine

For fashion-forward style, an exotic print is a must-have! Choose from chinle, tapa, ganado, ikat or Aztec patterns to instantly elevate your closet’s style status.

Available at Intermixz

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Shopping GUIDES

SHINE BRIGHT Shine on with lustrous gold in this season of glitz and glam. Try this piece with gold-applique detailing or explore the decadence of baroque grandeur in this sizzling body-con dress, far left.

Available at Blue Icz Available at The Hub Shopping by the Bay THE NEW NEUTRAL Denim worn with a loud print will give perfect balance.

Available at Pulze

PEPLUM PERFECTION This silhouette-altering style has rightly earned its place as an elegantly refined wardrobe staple. A peplum-cut jacket, top, skirt or dress offers a chic and simplee solution whether it is to accentuate slight curves, subtly draw attention to an hourglass figure or hide problem areas while adding a hint of glamour to your appearance.

Available at Intermixz Peplum Solutions: •A flouncy skirt or dress that ends at the middle of the hips adds volume to your hips.

•For a narrowing effect, chose a cut that finishes after the widest area of your hips or opt for black.

•Wear high heels with peplum to keep proportions balanced.

How to wear: Wear them with high-waisted shorts, pencil skirts or maxi skirts and pants so that just a little more than a peek of midriff is exposed to balance out the look.

Wearing low-rise bottoms or hot pants may make you look overexposed.

BARE IT, FLAUNT IT The iconic crop top is back and it comes in a variety of styles to create looks that range from chic and hipster-esque to sophisticated and refined.

Available at Pulze Available at Blue Icz

TBP (Tailored Black Pants) Every stylish gent should own a pair of black pants to wear casually or formally for a look that exudes character and charm.

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CHAM CHAMBRAY CHARM A cris crisp chambray waistcoat worn over a button-down with rolled-up sleeve sleeves on denim marries function with sstyle to create a refined, gentle man lo look with urban undertones.

Pair w with loafers for a sartorialist finish.

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DENIM UPDATE

The style-savvy already know that denim has returned as the outfit basic and it’s beyond blue these days.

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Biker chic meets neogoth with a little bit of noir and a whole lot of sexy to create an otherworldly fairytale of elegance and romance. Red, mulberry lips with deep red or black short nails will darken the look in a good way.

Available at Redd Stores

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FOR THE GLAMAZON GIRL Available at Blue Icz

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For The Dapper Gentleman Available at Redd Stores

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For The Sophisticated Ms Available at The Hub Shopping by the Bay For the Resort-Chic Chick Available at Blue Icz

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Shoe cyclopaedia Shopping GUIDES

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The right pair of shoes will make all the difference when it comes to pulling your look together. What’s in your shoe closet?

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For the Women

Ballet flats: Chic and practical, these are for a woman who wants to kick off her heels but still look stylish. They give everyday dresses and jeans a chic Parisian flair.

Available at Cave Shepherd

Wedges & Espadrilles: Height without the wobble is what you’ll get from wearing these fun styles. They’re perfect for pairing with shorts, capris or maxis.

Sexy Stilettos: Defined by their thin, sky-high heels, these elegant, subversive, impractical but sexy-as-hell shoes, give the illusion of longer and slimmer legs while looking great with any kind of attire.

Pumps: Basic (but sexy!), they’ll take you from work to dinner and back! Choose pointed toes if you want to give the illusion of longer legs.

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Block & Chunky heels: With these librarianchic heel constructs, you won’t have to sacrifice comfort for height. Available in a variety of shoe styles, textures and colours, block heels can make ankles look slimmer and feet smaller.

Nude solutions: A pair of nude shoes is a treasure to be had; they complement almost every colour outfit and are perfect “leglengthening shoes”. Opt for the shade closest to your complexion.

Available at Cave Shepherd

For the Men

Oxfords: All-round dress shoes for all suited occasions.

Penny Loafers & Moccasins: These classic slip-ons polish up the look of your straight jeans, cropped pants or shorts while maintaining a casual, comfortable feel that shouts laid-back luxury.

Boat shoes: Simple in design, boat shoes provide a laid back option for the stylish gentleman.

Chucca boots: Boasting classic design while offering extreme comfort, the chucca boot is a durable, versatile and stylish shoe.

They’re perfect for pairing with rolled-up chinos, long denim and tailored suits, and dress or casual shorts.

Available at Redd Stores

Saddle shoes: A smart and stylish alternative to sneakers, this two-tone style lends a retro vibe to a casual look.

Available at Cave Shepherd

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Shopping GUIDES

Dark Matters Bold, dark lined eyes are as sultry as they are daring. From smoky blacks and cats’ eyes to classic shadows, there’s more than one way to apply eyeliner to make you centre stage at any holiday event. If black is too loud a statement for you, opt for brown or grey shades for a softer look and finish the effect with a dark and lengthening mascara.

Beauty

roundup Eye Glam Lash out in style with Novalash Eyelash extensions – subtle and natural or long and glamourous – for a very luxe festive season.

Available at Fabulash Barbados Bridgetown, St. Michael, 230.1822 www.facebook.com/fabulash. barbados

Mansome An electric shaver is a must-have for keeping those terrific ‘staches groomed.

Available at Wigs Plus Beauty

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Scents of Style Leave behind a fruity scent of elegance with EstÊe Lauder’s Pleasures Bloom.

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Exude a sense of refined sophistication in Zegna Forte for men.

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Lip Service From dark plum to maroon, deep burgundy to chocolate brown or black, lips in a dark hue create a captivating air of mystery and mystique, perfect for after-dark affairs.

You’ve Been Nailed

Let your nails do the talking in one of these ultra-glam manicures.

Decadent Treats Put your best digits forward this holiday with a relaxing and renewing mani or pedi treatment. Rejuvenate tired feet in a warm bath of peppermint oil and candy cane while you enjoy a rich cup of Peppermint Cocoa or instead, indulge in a Chocolate Mint Pedicure for a luxurious experience. For aromatic stimulation, delight in the decadent aroma of a Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice special as you snack on a cinnamon bun and a hot drink or gift yourself with another blissful treatment – gellish, minx, designer acrylic and gel, shellac, paraffin wax, or body wax to greet the new year.

Available at Summa Nails Vauxhall Gardens, Christ Church Tel: 427-3951 Of Almonds & Stilettos Get on the tip of things with pointed talons in a nod to one of the more spicy looks of the season – stiletto nails. Start with its less severe counterpart, almond nails, and play with the sharpness until you reach a point that makes you happy.

Available at Summa Nails Textured Treatment Give your fingers the textured treatment with a deliciously decadent caviar or Swarovski crystal manicure. You may opt for a more subtle take on this indulgence with one accent nail.

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