http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ JamaicaObserver.com, the most concise and in-depth website for news coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day en-us copyright Jamaica Observer, 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Nicki-Minaj-poses-in-revealing-cartoonish-Tokyo-inspired-photo-shoot_14286751 Her outfits are often as outrageous and fun as the Harajuku Girls in Japan, which she regularly appears to channel. And now Nicki Minaj is posing in her very own fun Tokyo-inspired photo shoot for Teen Vogue. Local Lifestyle Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/The-Beauty-Issue--The-Naked-Truth_14259248 Salon Innovation provides the total makeover experience, led by the proprietor Kerry Spencer and her team of professional hairstylists, barbers and manicurists. Under the Dryer visited the New Kingston Shopping Centre salon while clients were receiving makeovers for events on the weekend. The salon, dubbed the "hair extension specialists" offers bridal styling and make-up, laser tattoo removal, oral and body piercing, spa pedicures, eyelash extensions, braiding, weaving, permanent make-up, barbering, Swedish massages and other procedures. Receiving the Salon Innovation care you are guaranteed excellent service from experienced haircare professionals. Your UTD team takes you inside Salon Innovation. Local Lifestyle Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/MAC-brings-summertime-glam_14232060 Just in time for summer, international cosmetics giant MAC has added three exciting lines to their repertoire -- So Supreme lipsticks, Veluxe Pearlfusion eyeshadows and Tropical Taboo, comprising professional brushes, lip colours, eyeshadows, pencils and blushes -- which will hit the shelves in August. Local Lifestyle Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Mission-Catwalk-bringing-art-to-life_14282413 Where are the top young fashion designers in the Caribbean? Like duh!! Competing on the premier fashion design hit TV show Mission Catwalk of course. The Keneea Linton-George-hosted show is in full swing in its quest to select the season three winner. This week we showcase the winning episode four and five designs. Local Lifestyle Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Better-than-99-_14266077 Sir Alex Ferguson's final title parade saw around 100,000 Manchester United fans turn out to salute their heroes as the team bus took to the streets to celebrate winning the Premier League title. Local Lifestyle Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Dinner-From-The-Family-Garden_14260509 Rebecca Harper is on a mission; an ambitious one to boot. But one that has already started to bear fruit and reduce unemployment in the community she fondly refers to as The Family Garden. Food Awards Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/What-s-happening-down-South_14266013 Our resident wine guy Chris Reckord removes quite a few corks Food Awards Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Branded--Karen-Willis-Mussington_14131507 How did you land this job? Local Food Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Naomi-Campbell-gets-to-work-on-UK-version-of-her-hit-show-The-Face_14266006 It was a huge hit in the States, taking over from America's Next Top Model as the modelling show of the moment. And now Naomi Campbell has brought her hit show The Face to Britain -- for a UK version of the programme. The 42-year-old statuesque supermodel was seen shooting scenes for the upcoming series alongside her newly-announced co-judges Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg. Local Lifestyle Thu, 16 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Is-broody-Beyonc--pregnant-with-baby--2-_14255097 The singer Beyoncé is reportedly pregnant, claims a US newspaper. Pictures of the singer on stage in London appear to show the 31-year-old with an uncharacteristically rounded tummy, and another report claims the singer's much derided Met Gala look was designed to conceal her growing pregnancy figure. The Grown Woman singer — who welcomed her first child, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, into the world in January 2012 — is said to be expecting again with her rapper husband Jay-Z. The New York Post newspaper claims "multiple sources" told them Beyoncé, 31, is pregnant, following her attendance at the star-studded Met Ball last week, where her rumoured pregnancy was the talk of the night. Local Lifestyle Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/-My-mother-would-be-so-proud-of-me---Prince-Harry_14243123 Prince Harry said his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, would be "proud" of his work supporting an anti-landmine charity she championed. Local Lifestyle Tue, 14 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Saint-meets-beMode_14239576 Saint International modelling agency CEO Deiwght Peters recently served as a guest judge at the beMode Miss Caraïbes Guyane pageant in French Guiana, ahead of StyleWeek Jamaica slated for May 22-26, 2013, which will see a group of officials from that country jetting in as special guests. Two of his top models, Orneila Edwards and Ashane Rose, walked the runway at the event dubbed La Nuit du Glam before visiting their Parisian representative Major Models in France. AW takes you inside... Local Lifestyle Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Kaj-Designs-does-Intermezzo_14238420 Tobago-based fashion house Kaj Designs recently exhibited its newest resort collection, Tribu Sauvage, at the influential Intermezzo Collections show in the USA. The show, which is a staple on the US fashion trade circuit, affords designers the opportunity to position their brand for retailers purchasing ready-to-wear pieces for the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter fashion markets. It also features an impressive roster of globally renowned fashion exhibitors like Tracy Reese, Nicole Miller, 7 For All Mankind and J Brand. Local Lifestyle Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/VOWS--MY-perfect-catch_14232944 It was several years ago that Peta-Gaye Soltau — daughter of Caroline Baker, Amazon Building Services partner, and Palm Ridge Farm manufacturer Peter Soltau — met Jody Ducasse — son of Anthony Ducasse, owner of Durae's Boat Sales & Marine Supplies Ltd and Dr Marion Bullock-Ducasse, principal medical officer/director at the Ministry of Health. They met as part-time Computer Science majors at UTech and found they had a mutual interest in fishing. "It really was not a fairy-tale romance. We both worked in the daytime, so we ended up taking classes together in the evenings," Peta-Gaye shared with Vows. Their friendship grew, and after two years they started a business, Limitless Fishing & Water Sports. Their relationship also produced a beautiful daughter, and then they started discussing marriage. Local Lifestyle Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Karl-Lagerfeld-takes-sport-luxe-to-a-new-level_14243107 Traditionally prim and feminine, Chanel has taken inspiration from sport for its new collection. Karl Lagerfeld interspersed models clad in masculine cricket-inspired knitwear, shin pads, cricket gloves and bats among the usual palette of elegant separates in his Chanel Cruise 2014 collection shown in Singapore recently. Holding bats like handbags and with a thumb hooked into their trousers, models strutted down the runway in their sports kits like they were couture gowns. Male models also got in on the action sporting cricket jackets, gloves, balls and bats embossed with the Chanel logo. The show, staged in a disused former nutmeg plantation, featured a beauty look of punky spiked fringe hairstyles, a clear pale base and bold blue eyeliner for the female models. Local Lifestyle Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Moments-from-Motherhood_14217570 A mother is at once teacher, friend, nurturer and guide... and these are some of the things, plus more, that make her worthy of adulation. Motherhood is no walk in the park; it is as trying as it is rewarding, humbling, joyful and intense. Today SO celebrates Mother's Day with reflections from fab mums - real women who face the awesome challenge of moulding lives and futures daily, and who fall more in love with the task at every moment... Local Lifestyle Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/On-becoming-a-mother---_14243220 The prospect of motherhood is life changing, and there are many profound thoughts in the minds of those who first hear the news. We're sharing musings on motherhood from the Duchess of Cambridge as well as expecting celebs — Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, and two of The Rock's own fab mums-to-be, Romae Gordon and Maya Troy (nee Deer)... Local Lifestyle Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Cocktails-With-Evelyn-Manson_14212998 It's a busy Friday at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel where Beauty Concepts Limited is hosting its Beauty Buzz. Evelyn Manson, Black Opal's Skincare consultant and educator, is definitely part of the buzz — she's making women gorgeous with Black Opal make-up. The fabella takes a break and we use the opportunity to share a quick gab: topics range from travel essentials to women who inspire her. There's also a look-at-me-now moment: the one-time child who used to paint the faces of her dolls who has now achieved a stellar career as a make-up artist and educator. Local Lifestyle Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/My-Kingston---Frank-Guyton_14212804 What are your most distinct memories of Kingston? Local Lifestyle Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Dear-Doc---May-12_14223345 Dear Orchid Doctor, Local Lifestyle Sun, 12 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Top-5-Beauty-Treads-for-2013-2014_14239036 1 - Bosley products Local Lifestyle Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:18 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Men-101--The-Gillette-Fusion-experience Gillette Fusion's new technology was on show at Beauty Buzz. Totally Male CEO Sandra Samuels-Reid gave on-stage volunteer Serchen Morris the Gillette Fusion glide shave. The Gillette Fusion battery powered razor is the most advanced blade ever, giving the user thinner and finer blades for the closest shave. Local Lifestyle Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:20 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/YOUR-BEAUTY--Our-pleasure_14239035 Hundreds of Jamaicans filed into the ballroom of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Friday last to witness the beauty trends for 2013-2014. Local Lifestyle Sat, 11 May 2013 04:01:23 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Is-the-Queen-s-money-ON-A-BABY-BOY-_14239024 It seemed that all bets were off when Kate appeared to refer to her “daughter” during a trip to Grimsby in March, and despite the Palace denying that anybody — even Kate — knew the sex of the baby, many bookies paid out, and an army of pink teddy bears and princess dresses were ordered. Local Lifestyle Sat, 11 May 2013 03:01:04 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/MASTER-STYLIST-IN-HER-OWN-WORDS-Nadirah-Volpe_14151393 The reasons I love Sexy Hair products: Local Lifestyle Sat, 11 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT