Image: It is believed that the turban is now considered 'trendy' - I think I ought to seriously re-consider wearing turbans from this day onwards.
For Caribbean women, ornamentation has always played a great role in fashion culture; elaborate headwraps, bespoke turbans and hats, sparkling jewellery, luminous colours and so forth.
During my childhood, I always saw mama and grandma swanning around the estate wearing hand-made turbans the colour of sunsets, like queens and goddesses of African nations.
The adornment of one's head with a turban has nothing to do with being 'trendy'. It's a playful way to punctuate the silhouette, and it's also an expression of who I am. My culture, heritage and upbringing. Someone has to continue this noble tradition before the turban 'trend' goes up in flames.
Wow I love your hair like this!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous! A fun outfit. All those accessories fit together perfectly! xo style, she wrote
ReplyDeleteGot to have a streak of playfulness throughout life. You do it so well and look so good too
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ReplyDeleteI am in love with that scarf♥
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I agree! You look cute and oh so huggable in this photo. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo true! Love this photo of you!
ReplyDeleteLove the headscarf and necklace combo.
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Very true..we need that in life!! Gorgeous photo..happy Monday xx
ReplyDeleteI love what you have written. Its so true. The bead necklace is amazing. love it <3
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute shot!!!
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Great post, and you're adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI love you in your turban and I am glad that you're wearing not because it's trendy but because it's traditional.
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs to say hello to their inner child every once in a while. It keeps life fun!
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J'adore ce titre : baiser fruité...can't be more evocative :-)and yes...to this gorgeous tradition..yes to the turban !!
ReplyDeleteI love your outlook, however I also really like the turban trend. My opinion lies somewhere in between the extremes: I wear what I like because I like it. :-)
ReplyDeleteFirstly, I agree absolutely about the importance of the creative spirit being playful - I'm fortunate to have a younger brother to keep the playing alive! And secondly, when someone looks as fabulous and stylish as you do in your beautiful collection of turbans it surely transcends any sense of 'trend' or 'season' and simply looks great and, as you say, expresses who you are.
ReplyDeletenothing wrong with a turban. rock it!
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace!!! And playfulness is essential in life!
ReplyDeleteI very much agree with you about flirting with your inner child once in a while. I constantly do this ;) it really keeps me creative, too! And about the turban trend, I actually stuck with my beanie. It's a trend that will pass quickly, so no need to reconsider. Maybe you kickstarted this ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a doll! We should all remember to flirt with our inner child every once in a way. Great way to hold onto our youth.
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Trend or not trend - you should NOT abandon the turban my dear one! Not everyone can wear it anyway, don't worry. Your style is quite unique, that's the great thing about it! xx
ReplyDeletehow freaking adorable are u omg
ReplyDeleteFabulous post. I love the fun and the turban. Great shot. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree with Martina - trends come and go, but hats and turbans are so much about who you are you should definitely pay no attention to them and keep doing what you are doing - you look wonderful as always!
ReplyDeleteTrendy or not, it is so YOU!! I love your sense of style. You are uniquely beautiful.
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Fun and playful shot! You wear turbans beautifully, and not as a costume but part of who you are. I know what you mean about trendy. My husband and I have loved hats for years, then we saw all the hipsters in hats. Made us re-think hats for a bit.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I think it is always best to not take yourself too seriously and just 'roll with it'.
ReplyDeleteYou are as stunning as always- your accessorising skills never fail to impress me.
i agree! turbans have always been an accentuation piece for african women. now that its considered "in style" even better!
ReplyDeleteLovely! and that necklace is gorg! xx
ReplyDeleteit definitely works for you and i love your bright beads!
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Like the chunky beads
ReplyDeleteOooo you are too cute! Love the head dress, turban whether it is trend or not is part of your culture :)
ReplyDeleteOhh, what a truly amazing turban! <3 I love love love that print!
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great photo, i think turbans are so chic
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Sounds like you're having fun! Love the turban!
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Loved how you defined the turban with such poetic words: "a playful way to punctuate the silhouette, and it's also an expression of who I am". This is the reason why your style (and writing) is so inspirational.
ReplyDeleteSome trends, including this one, are inspired by people like you, darling. It's a signature style for you, something you'd get recognised for and associated with - the rest of the crowd are just copies. :) So don't change your style otherwise you will take the inspiration away.
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I love the turban and the colorful jewelry :)
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Love the turban!
ReplyDeleteI noticed how the other commenters didn't really mention anything about your history with turbans, as a child in the Caribbean and how your mother and grandmother wore them proudly like the Queens and Goddesses in Africa.
ReplyDeleteI guess it is your duty to keep the turbans beyond trendy and to keep in memory your childhood so it does stay more than just a trend. Your turban is beautiful in the picture.
i love your glass that is so cool :(
ReplyDeleteI must say that you do remind me of when I was growing up in Barbados and saw older women wearing turbans...And you are right...it's not so fashionable now so it's great to see you keeping the tradition alive!
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