Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

News Exchange Magazine featured a photo shoot with Joris Hendrik's designs in the latest issue.  Joris remarked, "I must say that this has been one of my favorite Photo shoots up to date with the lovely ladies Carmen Cookie Larissa, Lali Penner, Punky Rivas, Ashanti Barbie Rodriguez and Natalie Aleman."

You can get the latest issue at these locations:

Cayo:
-Venus, Gitz, and Cahal Pech Gift Shop
Belmopan:
-Dakers, Brodies, Ms. B Stationary, Print Belize, and UB-BMP Bookstore

Rebecca Stirm garnered her 3rd win yesterday on the 6th episode of Jamaica's Mission Catwalk.  She won with a dress based upon the red ribbon signifying HIV/AIDS awareness.  Congratulations again, Rebecca!

Rebecca said, "I made an effort not to over-style and keep the emphasis on the neckline and HIV/AIDS awareness ribbon by sticking to a simple colour palette and styling with a pair of chunky studded earrings."

Guest judge, Dr. Sharlene Jarrett said, "Rebecca's chic interpretation allowed the red ribbon to be the focus without overpowering the design."

Rebecca Stirm won the fashion contest on the second episode of Mission Catwalk. Rebecca is representing Belize in Jamaica. Congratulations, Rebecca!

Rebecca Stirm has won for the fourth time on Mission Catwalk.  One of the 2 dresses she made this week was inspired by a turtle after a visit to the zoo.  Nice!

"After a visit to the Hope Zoo in St Andrew, the seven remaining contestants were instructed to design a gown for a charity gala and a second garment for a charity luncheon inspired by one animal from the zoo.  Stirm chose the turtle because it was 'an unusual and unique animal that people didn't already have preconceptions about what a dress inspired by that animal should look like,' she explains.  Using a patterned fabric, she created a gown with a dramatic neckline, and for the skirt created layers from circular cut-outs that mimic a turtle's shell.  For her second outfit the patterned fabric was more prominent and used for most of the blouse while creating a pencil skirt in a monotone beige."

Joris' dress made out of a blue tarp is featured on AALAWI Productions' site.  They did a photoshoot at Altun Ha ruins, which made for a nice back drop.  The next Eco Love fashion show should be in early Summer.  Where will it be this time?

"This wasn't supposed to actually be a photoshoot, but it came out nice, so I decided to release it.  The dress is made of a blue tarp and safety pins over the corset part.  You can visit the designer and see more of his Eco Love creations, Joris Hendrik's Fagebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/JorisHendrik"