Fashion Designer Tanya Marie

TANYA MARIE: MATERIAL GIRL

Writer Calibe Thompson | Photography David I. Muir When Island Origins first met Tanya Marie in 2013, all her stars seemed to be aligned. She was a free-spirited...
Rihanna's Lingerie Line

SEXY SAVAGE – Rihanna’s Lingerie Line for Every Woman

I happily started research on this article by going to the Savage x Fenty website, where I quickly realized that with her new lingerie line, Rihanna was,...
Designing Caribbean carnival costumes

A THOUGHTFUL CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMSUITS & FEATHERS

Each February, the bustling streets of Port of Spain, Trinidad are transformed by a swarming kaleidoscope of colorful sequins, feathers, and glittery, sweat-covered bodies. Revelers in Caribbean...
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How to glow up (and sweat proof) for Carnival

Thanks to today's fully packed calendar of Caribbean-style carnivals around the world, the fete never stops for true die-hards. But no matter where you go, the weather...
CalibeThompson-The Perfect Fit | Photo by David I Muir

FINAL THOUGHT: THE PERFECT FIT

I don’t get out much, so looking fabulous is only a concern once or twice a month in my world. Due to my obsession with work, I’ve...

10 Most Stylish Trini Ladies on IG

If Instagram is your hunting ground for style inspiration, then consider these Trinidadian ladies major game. From beauty queens to fashion insiders, and from comedians to world...

The 2018 Caribbean authors you need on your shelf now

One could argue that Caribbean literature is enjoying a renaissance right now, with a new generation of authors from the region and throughout the Diaspora staking their...
How to Travel the World

How to Travel the World with blogger Macaulay Thompson

How to Travel the World: Ever daydreamed about escaping to an exotic locale while stuck on your daily commute? That deep temptation to take one quick exit...
Caribbean Music Festivals

Caribbean Music Festivals on the Bucket list

Music beats at the heart of all Caribbean cultures, so it's no surprise the region offers the best shows on earth -- far too many for even...
Caribbean Fashion in the style issue of Island Origins Magazine

Behold – The Style Issue of Island Origins Magazine

It's finally here! The Style issue of Island Origins Magazine features some of our favorite designers of Caribbean fashion, cultural activity, architecture and in-home design. Take a look...

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