Telstar Jimmy – Sista Gat Style

Sep 12, 2024 | Sista Gat Style | 0

In celebration of International Literacy Day, we are thrilled to spotlight poet and writer Telstar Jimmy in this month’s fashion feature!

Hailing from Motalava in Torba Province and North West Malekula, Telstar is a passionate writer, a devoted mother of three teenagers, and the Vanuatu Program Officer for Balance of Power (BOP), a multi-country program dedicated to empowering women in leadership.

When she’s not immersed in her work or family life, Telstar enjoys reading, creative writing, and playing netball, a sport she has loved since her secondary school days. Her style, both professional and personal, is deeply influenced by her mother, who taught her the importance of dressing well for any occasion.

For this feature, Telstar proudly showcases her distinctive fashion sense with outfits designed by G & M, Anna’s Couture, and Christelle Xourel. Her look is a seamless blend of traditional and modern elements, reflecting her pride in her cultural heritage and her strong support for local designers.

Telstar lives by the Central School motto, “Whatever you do, do well,” and her father’s advice, “Go for gold, never be satisfied with silver.” These guiding principles shape her approach to life and fuel her commitment to making a meaningful impact in her community.

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Name

Telstar Jimmy.

Where are you from?

I come from the island of Motalava in Torba Province and North West part of Malekula island.

Tell us about your family.

I am a mother of three teenagers – two daughters and one son. I have been married to my husband, who is from Tanna, for 21 years now.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Any hobbies?

I love reading and creative writing! Even though there are busy days, I still try to make time to write personal pieces. Another fun hobby of mine is playing netball! I’ve been playing since I was in secondary school, and I am currently playing for the GMS netball team in the Shefa Netball League. I also love exploring new places with my family and I enjoy traveling.

What do you study? Do you work?

I am the Vanuatu Program Officer for Balance of Power (BOP) which is an Australian-funded program. In short, BOP is a multi-country program that supports shared leadership. We are locally-led and since we are a small group, we always seek to partner with other organisations and departments to carry out our activities. We enjoy working with these partnerships to recognize and legitimize women in leadership roles. I honestly have two of the best bosses in the world, they believe in my potential and have given me a purpose to do this work for the country’s benefit as a whole.

What do you aspire to do in the future?

Even though I already have a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Language and Literature, I would like to go back to school. I want to get a Masters in Development Studies and come back and continue to contribute to our communities and our nation as a whole. My role at Balance of Power allows me to work with different groups in different spaces and give back to the growth of the country. This is one of the reasons why I would like to go and study in that area to contribute and give back to our provinces and our country.

What is a quote that you live by?

When I was in primary at Central School, the motto back then was “Whatever you do, do well.” I’ve lived by this quote ever since and I teach my children the same mantra. I have emphasized with them that whatever they do, even if it’s just chores around the house, playing sports, doing your homework, or tasks given at a job, that they should always do it well and give it their best. This also aligns with my dad’s quote, “Go for gold, never be satisfied with silver.” Another one is from Jeremiah 29:11, which sustains my faith throughout the mountains and valleys in my life. Even when I am in the worst situation that has me so tormented or in sorrow, I remind myself that my life is in God’s hands and that He will take me through it.

How would you describe your style? Why do you like fashion?

My mother inspired me to dress well, no matter where you were going and whatever the occasion was. I remember when I was a child and I would gaze at her as she left for work, and thinking she was the most beautiful woman in the world. She made her dresses look like gorgeous gowns, her matching jewelry was just enough, and she always smelled heavenly. For me, you don’t need expensive clothing and jewelry. As long as it looks and feels good on you, wear it and wear it with pride.

Who influences your style?

To be honest, I like to be unique, which is why I don’t usually purchase clothes or accessories that everybody else has. I like to do my own thing and style it in my own way. A lot of people probably don’t know this, but fashion is very important to me – the right dress/outfit for the right occasion has to go with the right jewelry and the right shoes. Working for a regional program, I have realized that our Pacific style of jewelry and dressing is also very unique and I’ve learned to embrace that as well. Before this, I wore a lot of gold jewelry, but have now slowly started to switch up my style to Pacific brands – and embrace it too!

I also find a lot of satisfaction in supporting our local designers, tailors and creators – both established and emerging ones, which is shown in the dresses I wore for this photoshoot – and eventually contributing back to the local economy.

What I’m most proud of is the jewelry and accessories, like baskets, I’ve acquired from the handicraft makers in outer provinces, including Torba. I am really proud of where I come from, so much so that I decided to wear the colours of the Torba flag during the Independence celebrations this year – everyone else was in Vanuatu flag colours. My outfit was also a tribute to my grandfather who passed away 50 days before Independence Day. He contributed so much pre- and post-independence so in a way, I felt like I was paying homage to him.

What beauty products do you use (including perfume)?

The perfume I wear is the one I grew up watching my mum wear which is, Elizabeth Arden Red Door. This scent has stuck with me all these years and now my girls have picked up on it as well. I also like Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamond en Rouge, which was introduced to me in 2019, and has become another favourite for me and my mother. But recently, I am trying out a new brand, Davidoff’s Cool Water.

I use Vanua Soap and Pure Fiji’s soaps, oils and creams, and I especially like products that have a tiare, frangipani, or vanilla scent. I also use Nivea’s Body Lotion and Deodorant a lot.

Any fashion tips?

I think it’s important to know the impact a perfect outfit can have on your mood. When you dress up, it makes you feel good about yourself and when you feel good about yourself, you go out every morning feeling like you can accomplish more!

I’m always encouraging my sisters, my sisters-in-law, my friends and anyone else who will listen to dress up well. It doesn’t mean buying expensive clothes, you can pick up something from Stret Price in Vila or SPC in Santo, and still look really good in it – I guarantee you! I think a lot of people assume that I buy my clothes from boutiques, but that isn’t the case. Some of my best pieces are from the second-hand outlets.

A lot of women settle down in marriage or start having children, and they lose focus on themselves. They stop caring about the way they look and dress, and eventually even their health. But dressing up is also mental, emotional and physical self-care. You cannot take good care of your family if you cannot take good care of yourself first. I would also like to add that I am grateful for an understanding husband who supports me to dress the way I do and feel good about myself.

So as long as you dress up every day, you are going to feel good about yourself. It’s not about how people will see you, or what they will say, it’s about how you feel about yourself and watch how that impacts those around you to also dress up and start feeling good about themselves.

What are three words you would use to describe yourself?

Understanding Parent. Encourager. Creative Writer.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

I had a tough time during my teenage years. My parents were going through issues, and with two younger siblings looking up to me, I was dealing with a lot of emotions. I didn’t feel like I could talk to anyone, so I turned to writing. I started spending a lot of time in the library, where I grew to love reading. That’s when poetry became an outlet for me. The first poem I wrote was for my mum on Mother’s Day after she left, and from there, writing became my comfort.

In high school, my classmates would often ask, “What’s the latest poem?” or share their own struggles, asking me to write about them. My poetry began to reflect not just my experiences but also those of the people around me—stories of domestic violence, child abuse, and more.

After working for a few years, I decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Language & Literature, and while studying at USP in Fiji, I self-published my first poetry book, Journey of Truth. The title was inspired by Stan from ‘Stan and the Earth Force,’ who read and saw the honesty and shared experiences in my poems. People have been asking when the next book is coming, and I’m getting there, don’t worry.

I am also part of the Vanuatu Literature Association and have contributed and published poems in anthologies like Sista, Stanap Strong and Voes by Alliance Francaise de Port Vila. I also found great joy in supporting the Children’s Taf Tumas books that have come out.

I’m currently working on a book about cyclone-proof housing in Torba, funded by an Australia Awards Vanuatu grant for its Alumni. The book is aimed to support women in Torba whose husbands are away on labor mobility programs and often receive money to build houses, but lack the knowledge to build it professionally. I am working with two architects who designed the cyclone-proof homes and we will run workshops to teach them how to use these guidebooks. The book will also be translated into our native language, which I am excited about.

My other greater accomplishment is being an inspiration to my children, especially my girls. Someone told me that it is not about what you tell your children, but what they learn from seeing you LIVE. I want them to know that life is only as good as you make it. You have to sweat for it and give it your all to make it work- may it be chores, school, sports, family relations and employment. I hope that the footsteps I leave behind, in all walks of life, help them grow to be better and more courageous people than us, their parents.

What advice do you have for us on International Literacy Day?

I encourage young people to pick up a book and read. In a world dominated by so much technology, reading not only improves your language skills but also expands your knowledge. Books take you to different parts of the universe and can even teach you things you won’t even learn in classrooms. So, take the time to read—you’ll always learn something valuable.

Also, if you have the talent and time to write, please continue to do so and reach out to other writers, as we need to have more Ni-Vanuatu writers telling and writing our own stories. No one can do it better than we can because we know ourselves best.

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Photographer: JZ Photography
Nails: ROSY SPA

Outfits: Brown Dress (G & M), Blue Dress (Anna’s Couture) and TORBA flag island dress (Christelle Xourel)

Assistant: Sharon Nicholls
Location: Alliance Francaise de Port Vila

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This article was originally published in the September,2024 edition of the Vanuatu Daily Post’s Life and Style magazine.

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Telstar Jimmy – Sista Gat Style

In celebration of International Literacy Day, we are thrilled to spotlight poet and writer Telstar Jimmy in this month’s fashion feature!

Hailing from Motalava in Torba Province and North West Malekula, Telstar is a passionate writer, a devoted mother of three teenagers, and the Vanuatu Program Officer for Balance of Power (BOP), a multi-country program dedicated to empowering women in leadership.

Telstar lives by the Central School motto, “Whatever you do, do well,” and her father’s advice, “Go for gold, never be satisfied with silver.” These guiding principles shape her approach to life and fuel her commitment to making a meaningful impact in her community.

#SistaGatStyle #WomanTorba #Poet #CreativeWriter #Mother #Wife #Inspiring #Beautiful

Name

Where are you from?

Tell us about your family.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Any hobbies?

What do you study? Do you work?

What do you aspire to do in the future?

What is a quote that you live by?

How would you describe your style? Why do you like fashion?

Who influences your style?

What beauty products do you use (including perfume)?

Any fashion tips?

What are three words you would use to describe yourself?

What is your greatest accomplishment?

What advice do you have for us on International Literacy Day?

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Telstar Jimmy – Sista Gat Style

In celebration of International Literacy Day, we are thrilled to spotlight poet and writer Telstar Jimmy in this month’s fashion feature!

Hailing from Motalava in Torba Province and North West Malekula, Telstar is a passionate writer, a devoted mother of three teenagers, and the Vanuatu Program Officer for Balance of Power (BOP), a multi-country program dedicated to empowering women in leadership.

Telstar lives by the Central School motto, “Whatever you do, do well,” and her father’s advice, “Go for gold, never be satisfied with silver.” These guiding principles shape her approach to life and fuel her commitment to making a meaningful impact in her community.

#SistaGatStyle #WomanTorba #Poet #CreativeWriter #Mother #Wife #Inspiring #Beautiful

Name

Where are you from?

Tell us about your family.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Any hobbies?

What do you study? Do you work?

What do you aspire to do in the future?

What is a quote that you live by?

How would you describe your style? Why do you like fashion?

Who influences your style?

What beauty products do you use (including perfume)?

Any fashion tips?

What are three words you would use to describe yourself?

What is your greatest accomplishment?

What advice do you have for us on International Literacy Day?

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