Shala Monroque

See where your favorite Caribbean celebs have been this past week. Check out who’s out and about and On The Scene: Melanie Fiona (who is a proud Guyanese/Canadian) attended Maxim’s Hot 100 Party at the Dream Downtown Hotel in NYC (May 24).  The magzine was celebrating it’s 12th annual Hot 100 list.  This year all 100 finalists were voted on by Maxin readers. (photo source) Misa Hylton-Brim is one proud mommy. Her son with Diddy, Justion Dior Combs graduated from high school on Thursday (May...Read Full Story

One of the Most Stylish "Sistahs" on the PlanetDuring 2010 Paris Fashion Week Ever since I wrote about one of my favorite "Fashionistas" on the planet-Miss Shala Monroque it seems that she's now everywhere with offers coming in from every angle that she can't seem to keep up with them all. And to think that I thought that I was the only one who noticed her individual style is simply an understatement because this lady has a growing fan base of individuals who also admire her take on chic...Read Full Story

I have been envious of Shala Monroque's wardrobe since I saw what she wore the Giambatista Valli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2011 show. I vowed to recreated the look and after what seems like for ever, I finally done it. When it comes to fashion, Shala is very daring like wearing a Turban to a dinner party. One thing I have noticed is that she wears the colour yellow very often which has actually made me love the her style even more seeing as yellow is one of my favourite colours. I wore...Read Full Story

I've got to give it to the über stylish Shala Monroque for wearing Prada. What may look strange or quirky to some on the runway in fact looks good on her. Miuccia Prada is known for the unusual and one must have the confidence and of course the money to wear her designs. The '50s silhouette is the trend of the season with the full body circle skirt. The only thing that bothers me when women spend a lot of money for emerging trends every year when they can just wear what's already in their...Read Full Story

New York Magazine writer Vanessa Grigoriadis dubs former editor Shala Monroque a Style Icon in the magazine’s Fall 2011 Fashion Issue: The profile follows the young St. Lucian belle from her stints as a hostess at Man Ray and Nobu to her days as muse to Miuccia Prada and love of art dealer Larry Gagosian.It says, “Monroque has established her own identity…turning heads with a turban paired with a Jason Wu dress at the CFDA awards, animal prints, and her impeccable fifties fashion by Prada...Read Full Story