Get ready fashionistas, The Jamaica Observer Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) next month on Thursday, September 6. Before you begin staking out the retail possibilities and mapping out where exactly you’ll be swiping your plastic, SO takes a trip down memory lane and recalls the fantastic three-year FNO journey that began in 2009.

FNO September 10, 2010

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The John Hardy Collection, a piece from which is seen here on Jami Spence. Bijoux manager Yvonne Boyce shares was a part of the 2012 FNO offerings. (inset) The ladies were eager to rush the doors of Bijoux.

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Ahead of the FNO soirée, Staysie Spence (third left) treated her guests (from left) Iberostar exec Sheryl Matthews, RIU exec Donnette Armstrong, Staysie’s sales assistant Jennifer Roach, Garnet Anderson, Premier Travel’s Wanda Hendriks and Vannette Hines to hors d’oeuvres and apéritifs.

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A Designed Life columnist Cecile Levee (left) shares décor notes with Peta-Gay King during their FNO shopping at Bohios in 2010.

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Former heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis and his lovely wife Violet (left) were checking out the offerings at Bohios with owner Christine Goursong.

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What better way to start your shopping than a fab pre-FNO haircut? Norma Webster’s Salon and Spa Manager Monique Clemons gave Priyaa Daswani layers just ahead of her night on the town.

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The fabulous Racquel Jenkins Moss-Solomon (second left) of Permanent Cosmetics and her team hosted inernationally-acclaimed celebrity make-up artist Sam Fine for 2010’s staging of FNO.

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The inimitable George Wayne, Jamaican -born Vanity Fair contributor jetted in for FNO 2010 and held court at Kerry manwomanhome, where he hosted the FNO champagne reception. Lubica-styled models Patasha McLean (right) and Candice McCalla joined him for a photo-op.

FNO 2011

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Make-up pro Paul March applied make-up to Nylorac client Danielia Leon during their 2011 FNO celebrations.

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JAMPRO’s film commissioner Kim-Marie Spence (left) tries on a necklace from independent Stella + Dot stylist Rachael Henriques at Cannonball Café.

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Natasha Pestaina (right) looks through accessories with friend Brittany Johnson at MOD36 in the Orchid Village Plaza.

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Next to their discounted phones, FNO 2011 sponsors LIME showcased music stars (from left) Tami Chynn,, hubby Wayne Marshall, Alaine and Beenie Man in their Sovereign store as a special treat for customers.

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Store-hopping friends (from left) Kaysian Bourke, Deji-Ann Kerr, Jodi Stewart and Muna Shadeed were spotted shopping at Flirt Boutique in Manor Park Plaza in 2009.

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Black hair specialist Thando Kafele and haircare aficionedo Jane Carter conducted hair demonstrations at Nettle & Moss.

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Styling for our shutterbug in-between mingling with guests were Nettle & Moss director Aisha Morgan (right) and her equally charming FNO guest Jane Carter.

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Fashion 911 store manager Nichole Bartley helped one of her loyal clients Jamine Josephs and her husband Dr John Josephs with their purchases.

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Gina May Mair, NCB’s senior arketing officer – credit cards, enjoyed the selections at Trendi Editions.

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ATF was in FNO mode in 2011 when we snapped their proprietor Collie Richards (left) fastening a bracelet for client Theresa Stewart (second right) while her colleagues (from second left) Blossom Pickersgill and Hillary Smith admired the item.

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Nettle and Moss played host to Jane Carter (centre), founder and CEO of the Jane Carter Solution hair and skincare line and her spokesperson -natural hair artist and dreadlocking expert Thando Kafele who conducted hair demonstrations on clients such as Trudy-Mae Burke (seated) and Monique Rose.

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Fabellas (from left) Elizabeth Marzouca, Tiffany Lee, manager at Lee’s Optical Lab and VIP marketing exec Isabelle Barnes were pleased with the discounts at Foot Candy’s former Manor Park store.

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Michael Ammar, Jr answers questions from media personality Jennifer ‘Jenny Jenny’ Small during Ammar’s participation in the inaugural FNO in 2009.

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Digicel’s Harry Smith tries on suits at MaxBrown’s Belmont Road location.

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Dancehall darling D’Angel (centre) paused from signing autographs at Digicel’s flagship Knutsfrod Boulevard store to share lens time with FNO girls (from left) Tiffany Johnson, Natassia Wynter, Natasha Mattis and Shannia Clair.

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Yes, these ladies rented a bus to make the rounds durin FNO! Front row front left: Heather Pinnock, Lisa Hogarth, Sarah Cumming. Second row, from left: Alicia Aleong, Racquel Goodard and Debra Lopez Spence. Back row, from left: Natalia Gobin-Gunter, Tania McConnell, Bridget Watson, Imani and Josina Duncan.

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Fabella Erroleen Powell contemplates a shoe purchase at Signature’s.

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The last Puma customer, Shane Graham, leaves the store with his purchase.

WHAT’S TRENDING?

Usain Bolt Fever

With three gold medals at the just-concluded London Olympics, Usain Bolt fever is back in full effect. Being immortalized as a Madame Tussaud’s wax figure and making the cover of Sports Illustrated is just the beginning of an all-out Bolt media onslaught.

Yohan Blake

So who cares if his ‘beast’ pose may be a tad contrived, Yohan Blake was looking ever-so-smart, suited up and all at Lord’s cricket ground last Thursday. We approve of your sartorial styling, Mr Blake.

Observer Team in London

While others were more focused on the events of the Olympics, your trusted Observer team upped the ante, adding dynamic Rock-flavoured perspective of Merry Olde England with our lifestyle and news coverage.

Omosexy Heads To the Rock

Nigerian superstar actress Omotola J Ekeinde recently shared dining space with us at Mango Tree Thai Restaurant in London for lunch. We are looking forward to more meal-time convo when she makes a visit to the Rock soon.

Jamaica 50 sunglasses

Olympics, grand gala, and all, Independence pride still reigns supreme. That makes us still loving the Isiaa Madden-Brownie-designed Jamaica 50 sunglasses fine by us.

Baby Bump Watch

What do we love more than celeb-watching? Celebs sporting baby bumps! From Yendi Phillips to Cecile to Etana, the public fascination with famous pregnant women keeps us interested too.

Jamaicans trekking to London for the Summer Olympics

The Rock was well represented at the London Summer Olympics as the well-heeled packed their black, green and gold and made the trek across the pond.

WHAT’S NOT?

Mohawks

They might still be all the rage for some who never got around to reading the memo: the Mohawk is soooo 2005!

Carl Lewis’ Bad-mouthing

Gracious, he is most certainly not. And truth be told we have heard enough of Lewis’s rambling and inventive speculations.

Political Tribalism

Who cares about whatever ‘P’ political side you’re on? It’s high time to bury the hatchet and get on with life.

Mobay Scammers

Pity Western Union had to temporarily shutter its doors for the folks out West to feel the economic pinch that those scammed abroad felt. Now if only we can arrest the situation and save face.

Skin Bleaching

If Vybz Kartel’s skin-care regime is yours too, then we won’t say what we truly think.

Bell Bottoms

Vintage pieces can be trendy but there are some that should stay in their era. Lets retire the bell-bottom, shall we?

JA 50 dinner in London

With much pomp and pageantry to celebrate JA 50 and the fantastic performances at the London 2012 Olympics, we were disheartened that the JA 50 dinner turned out to be a complete ‘pop down’.