Lifestyle August 11 2026

Something Extra | Tuesday

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  • Sasha-Gay Spencer tips her hat to the theme, keeping safari chic cool and carefree with khaki, denim and a wide-brimmed topper.

    Sasha-Gay Spencer tips her hat to the theme, keeping safari chic cool and carefree with khaki, denim and a wide-brimmed topper.

  • Science teacher Nicketa Anderson gives a lesson in bold print. Science teacher Nicketa Anderson gives a lesson in bold print.
  • Content creator Jasmaine Assanah is right in her natural habitat, letting this foliage-inspired number and daring slit do the talking. Content creator Jasmaine Assanah is right in her natural habitat, letting this foliage-inspired number and daring slit do the talking.
  • Entrepreneur Leanna Forbes earns her stripes in this flowing zebra-print maxi. Entrepreneur Leanna Forbes earns her stripes in this flowing zebra-print maxi.
  • Lawyer Melissa Thomas shoots her best smile for the lens. Lawyer Melissa Thomas shoots her best smile for the lens.
  • Nutritionist Safiya Wills steps into the wild in a tie-dye co-ord. Nutritionist Safiya Wills steps into the wild in a tie-dye co-ord.
  • California-based registered nurse Taylor Lindsay prescribes a healthy dose of safari glam in this animal-print halter dress. California-based registered nurse Taylor Lindsay prescribes a healthy dose of safari glam in this animal-print halter dress.
  • Journalist Jamaila Maitland makes headlines of her own in a fiery orange and leopard-print number. Journalist Jamaila Maitland makes headlines of her own in a fiery orange and leopard-print number.
  • Marketing professional Michaela Vernon swipes right on a high-slit dress that perfectly complements her silhouette. Marketing professional Michaela Vernon swipes right on a high-slit dress that perfectly complements her silhouette.

After Rise and Toast set Independence Day in motion, Best Weekend Ever changed gears after dark with Allure, transforming Plantation Cove into a lush safari escape. The Smirnoff-sponsored event’s ‘Safari chic’ brief called for animal prints, bold resort wear, and a little untamed glamour, and patrons understood the assignment. Leopard spots, zebra stripes, earthy neutrals and tropical prints filled the venue as guests showed off their best looks. Something Extra ventured into the wild to capture a few of the night’s looks.