The Style Diary’s Companion
TERÉNE | The Journal
By Terena, Founder & Editor
Welcome to The Style Diary’s Companion, a curated space at the heart of TERÉNE where style becomes story, and heritage meets reinvention.
Dear reader, my name is Terena. I am a fashion and luxury lifestyle blogger, PR native, and talent manager-turned-curator. I began my journey behind the scenes of red carpets and record deals, shaping the narratives of musicians and creatives before stepping into the frame myself. Years of navigating the worlds of image, sound, and presence have shaped my quiet yet intentional approach to elegance.
What began as a deep love for editorial style and emerging talent has evolved into a digital lifestyle sanctuary rooted in timeless luxury, wellness rituals, and global heritage. As a fashion content creator, I have always been drawn to what endures - structured tailoring, natural textures, and the kind of wardrobe that whispers rather than shouts. Think Loro Piana and Chanel by way of Kai Collective, Mowalola, and Brother Vellies.
From the quiet corners of the Cambridge countryside where I grew up, all soft morning light, handwritten notes, and soup-stained spines - to the fast-paced nature of London’s cultural hotspots, my life has always danced between stillness and spectacle. Somewhere between my 10-step skincare routine and deciding between oat milk or almond (existential, truly), Teréne was born.
The name Teréne , meaning "Of the Earth," signifies endurance and sophistication steeped in global heritage. She is both muse and mirror - an alter ego slant to my hectic lifestyle, gently reminding the ambitious diasporic woman to pause, reflect, and lean into self-discovery through intentional living.
My taste? It's somewhere between a handwritten letter and a jazz score at golden hour. I gravitate toward intentional heritage brands, ritual-based skincare, and beauty rooted in care, not curation. From the pages of linen-bound journals to the quiet corners of London, everything I share here is filtered through that lens.
Recently, I wrote this on LinkedIn, and it encapsulates everything I believe Teréne stands for:
"Luxury in 2025 is no longer a monolith - it’s a dialogue, a fusion of heritage and innovation, shaped by global influences and a generation rewriting the rules of elegance..."
"Gen-Z embraces duality: heritage meets reinvention, classic meets contemporary. New luxury isn’t just about style, it’s about sustainable storytelling. A reclamation of aesthetics once on the periphery, infused with Afro-diasporic influences, Caribbean nostalgia and the golden-hour warmth of the Global South."
Teréne is the embodiment of new luxury: a woman wearing Fulani gold and vintage Ralph Lauren, West African head ties and Loro Piana linen. A structured handbag passed down and reimagined. A moment of stillness with redbush tea and a handwritten plan.
Here, we explore:
Luxury through a diasporic lens
Emerging designers and heritage houses
Skincare, beauty & wellness as ritual
Editorial fashion grounded in reality
Dining as a sensual, cultural experience
This isn’t just a blog, it’s a style diary in motion. Thank you for being here.
With care,
Terena