Boots for Carnival 2010

BOOTS FOR TRINIDAD CARNIVAL 2010

Boot purchasing faqs and tips:
  • Purchase boots a size larger than you regular shoes size to enable room for the toes
  • Insoles should be purchased
  • Boots can be spray painted to change the colour

The boots will be available by order only! Most boots run from sizes 7 - 11.
To make an order, you must send an email or fill out boot order form on BBM website
  • The name and colour of boots
  • Your name
  • Your Address
  • Your email and telephone contact
After you will receive an email acknowledging your order. Then, proceed to down pay on your boot order, the minimum down payment is TT$175. or US$30 per boot and must be paid via *Money Gram,* Western Union or in Person. Your order will only be processed once the down payment is made.
If the down payment is not made in 5days your order will be automatically cancelled.
All Boots have a Flat PriceTT$350

The First 10 orders will receive a free pair of Dr. Scholl's Insoles!
Every 2 -4 Weeks, orders will be placed, boots will arrive 2-3 weeks after that.

To place an order visit bbm


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FLETCH DRY FOR CARNIVAL 2010
Fletch Dry will be available for Trinidad Carnival 2010 by BBM. To order fill out the following form

Fletch Dry Powder


Fletch Dry Waterproofing Powder is a fletching powder that is used to waterproof your feathers!
Using Fletch Dry allows for masqueraders to withstand rain with your feathers fluffing right back up!!!

Applying Fletch Dry is easy, place desired feathered piece in a large plastic bag with some Fletch Dry Powder, close and shake to evenly distribute!
Take piece out of bag and shake of the excess then you're ready to go!!!!!
For more directions, visit Trinidad Carnival Diary's guide to waterproofing feathers
Fletch Dry will be available by order only !!
1 for TT$60
2 for TT$110

These items must be paid for by either Money Gram, Western Union or in Person within 5 days, or else your order will be cancelled!!

All orders must by placed

by January 10th 2010
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For more infromation visit BBM website and place your order
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All Bags By Mimi Customers, I look forward to hearing about your experience with your bags and any suggestions which you think can make this service better.

I look forward to your emails!

Mimi

WIN A FREE PAIR OF UGGs!!!


Get a 15% Discount and Free ugg boots!

Every entrant receives a 15% discount and a chance to win free ugg boots!
Click the pic for more details!!!!!

uggs on sale

Carnival 2k9 Bags!

Monday, December 14, 2009

D Krewe Section Line up

Get in yuh Section!

Band Line up on de road 2010

1. Rainforest

2. Desert

3. Riptide

4. Soufriere

5. Hawk

6. Zulu

7. Comancheros

8. Tsunami

9. Yellow Fever

10. Passion

11. Venom

12. Kindred Spirit

13. Sorcerers


For further information call 622-8834 or 622-1716
email ; info@dkrewecarnival.com

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Guess the Costume Sweepstakes Winners

Round 1
Answer :Moroccan Heat
Winner : Kay Elliot
Prize : A bag compliments BBM

Round 2
Answer : Autumn Sprite
Winne : Denicia Hernandez
Prize : 1 Bottle Fletch Dry

Round 3
Answer : Jean and Dinah
Winner : Esita Charles Watson
Prize : 3 Survivor Pack Items

Thanks for playing Guess the Costume!
Stay tuned for another contest coming in February!

Round 1 and 2 Winners! Last and Final Round 3


Round 1 : Kay Elliot! Complimentry Bag from BBM
Round 2 : Denicia Hernandez 1 bottle of fletch dry waterproofing Powder

Now onto Round 3

The person with the correct answer will be given the following:

Three Survivor Pack Items of their Choice


Send in your answers to bagsbymimi@hotmail.com with the subject "costume guess" with the following:

Name:

Contact:

Answers:


No Hints this rounds!

Round 2 Guess the Costume


Round 1 Winner has been choosen!

Now onto Round 2
Just guess the costume in this picture and you can win any one of the following!

The person with the correct answer will be given EITHER ONE of the following:

or

Send in your answers to bagsbymimi@hotmail.com with the subject "costume guess" with the following:

Name:

Contact:

Answers:

Hint: Costume is from a past Presentation

Guess the Costume Sweepstakes



So no one ever guessed all the costumes! Here is your chance to win again!
Just guess the costume in this picture and you can win any one of the following!

The person with the correct answer will be given EITHER ONE of the following:


or

or

Send in your answers to bagsbymimi@hotmail.com with the subject "costume guess" with the following:

Name:

Contact:

Answers:


Hint: This costume is one of 2010's spicy presentations!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Bags Done so Far!


Hi Guys, so here are some pics of a few bags done for carnival...much more to come in January, I've got a lot of incomplete bags, so be on the look out for more stuff!

SPICE- Gates of Petra
SPICE- Greece
SPICE-Wings of Isis
TRIBE - Threads of Morocco
TRIBE - Osage
Island People - Bindi
SPICE - Thailand
TRIBE - Osage
Island People - Mudra


Friday, October 23, 2009

The Backline/Homemade Individual or Individualized Backline

So I read Saucy's post today and I have to say that after reading that and the comments, the 'Backline Individual' talk has gone too far. Being one of the people who was present in CBOX and initiated the 'Backline Individual' talk I think I need to lay down my opinion on this issue.

The Backline or Homemade Individual or Individualized Backline or what ever you want to call it is basically, when someone has a backline costume and add something extra which makes a noticeable but PLEASENT change in their backline costume. BIs are not meant to take over, overpower or push up themselves infront of their section, frontliners or individuals, as I said on the SPICE FB discussion board, they did not buy the right to do so. After FHOs and indis pay TT5k+ for their costumes, BIs have no right to push to be infront because its simply not your place.

I don't know about others, but I know the reason why I am adding a BackPack, is that I could have afforded Frontline, but simply I have other priorities and that 2K could and has been used in other areas, however I want to add a little extra so I am making a small shoulder backpack to satisfy my want of having a personalized costume. Maybe the reasons why people are looking to this phenomenon is simple maybe they couldn't have afforded a Frontline or maybe they just express themselves as a creative individual or they find their costume lacking. Perhaps if bands start introducing more options then this can decrease the number of persons wanted to take up the BI approach.

Two questions that keeps coming up are: How much is too much? and Should you contact your Band to inform them of Your customization?
In my opinion, I think that once the original costume is not recognizable or looks cosquelle, its too much. When customizing try to get the right colours and trims to match your costume, don't put brown feathers on a yellow costume,etc.
With respect to informing your band however, in my utmost honest opinion I don't find it necessary, simply because I am paying for it and when I paid and signed that dotted line, there was no fine print or contractual obligation that stated I cannot add extras. In my eyes its like buying a car, if you buy it and add rims, flare kit and spoiler, can they do something about it?



Saturday, October 17, 2009

Wee International Taking a Step up!




Normally when people say wee international I usually think WTF? However of the past few years they've been in operation, they've built a following and clearly building up a better design team! No longer are there much "WTH" designs but more along the lines of "This can work!"

Check out the article!


Friday, October 16, 2009

First bag of the season sewn!

Hiya guys!

So I got my new machine and sewed my first bag of the season for Threads of Morocco!
bags in the container waiting to decorate

So as most of you know, my sewing machine died this vacation, I ran through 2 machines in 9months! So i knew it was time to step up to a fully industrial machine. I searched and searched and finally found the one for me the yamata fy8500!
This machine is a God send! It sails through layers of fabric like nothing and my God is it fast, took me a while to get accustomed to it! In the end when I got the hang of it finished a bag in 5 minutes!!! Now that's a record!! I love my machine!!!!
the workstation/ my new machine!




Wednesday, September 30, 2009

These boots are made for walkin!....sure as hell not limpin

So Its now 4 months and some weeks till Carnival 2010. Most of you should have started getting things together or now starting to by now. I must admit I'm moving a little slow this year, but I've got the ideas, just haven't done them all.

So far I've got
  • Monday wear idea
  • Backpack idea
  • Boots
  • Make up appointment
  • Diet and exercise starts today.

I got my boots yesterday!!!! I am hopping on board the wedge boot train! This pair is also featured in my boot catalogue, I have to admit I've had my heart set on them for a while now, but they kept coming in and out of stock so quickly! But finally I got my pair.

The boots came in a full length box, here I was wondering why in the hell postage was so expensive. The boots have a full length zip on the inner side as well as the lace up front so you can determine how tight you want your boots to be. The only problem is that the size runs a bit small so it fits more like a half size smaller. But they are really comfy though


Most boots, the top of the boots are hard/stiff.
This can pose a problem on the road as chippin is basically on the ball of your foot and your foot may slide forward. Thus bringing back memories of days when I used to do point ballet....enough said lol.

So here are some pointer and things you should invest in.


Gel Toe Pads
These gel pads cover your toes and protect your toes from blisters and pain.
Gel toe pads are mostly used by dancers especially for point shoes to protect their feet from blisters and ease the pain from being on pointe.
Please if you do decide to invest in them do some research look for reviews.
Please ensure you buy GEL toe pads as they provide more support than foam or cushion pads.Lamb's Wool toe pads are good too.
Danztech Skinny Dip Toe Pads are really good and they relatively cheap, under $10US
You can get them from

Another solution, use band aids and wrap them around the toe that can also prevent blisters.

Band aids can also help when back of your foot uncomfortably rubs against the boots, place a band aid over it and voila! instant comfort!!!




Tuesday, September 29, 2009

New Band Alert!!!!!.....and they sting!!!



Hiya!!!
So yuh gyul reall looking through the Sunday Express Woman Mag and comes across a whole 2 page spread with carnival costumes from a newbie band called Scorpion Mas.

"Calvin French captures the sexy looks of the Carnival 2010 Season by Scorpion Mas, in their Treasures Of The Desert presentation. Brilliant and Fresh, these costumes range the cool, easy Desert Explorer to the sensational Cactus Flower and Oil sections. Calvin's vision covers the future of fashion for Carnival 2010"

Trinidad Express Woman Magazine, Sunday 27th September 2009"

So now that they've shared this lovely little tidbit with about zero information I then went looking around but when I tell yuh like this scorpion mixed with cameleon, not one piece of info on this band at all!!!! not even on Macobook!!!(GASP) I'll scan and upload the rest of the pics later guys!


Sunday, September 20, 2009

Jinglin down d road!








Hiya guys! I know its been a while, but BLINKin TSTT internet was acting up i time, so I had to switch to flow. You could believe BLINK had the audacity to have hooked up our internet connection with old wires. Steups. Anyway

Carnival is coming fast and furious and a lot of ladies and gents are getting on the band wagon of preparing accessories from early o'clock! Hey I am all for that! So with the plethora of Asian themed bands its only right that those of us in Trinidad say amen to finally being able to put those Indian trade shows to good use!!!

I see a lot of people are jumping up with the beaded shoes and flats trend for Carnival. I personally wouldn't do it, I think there is a limit to accessorizing trumps comfort, and this is one of those times, I know I totally would not be comfy in that! But for those of you who are, how about getting a little creative with your footwear.

Suggestion
Purchasing a flat ballet shoe
you can get a pair in the following colours from Kali Shoes from 5.5 straight up to 11! for USD$7.95 -USD$8.50

black
pink
green
gold
yellow
purple
blue
silver
white
brown
red
nailheads

rhinestuds
Heading down to your local craft store stocking up on rhinestones, rhinestuds. nailheads, trims whatever you so desire and decorating your flats, that way you get to keep the creativity and fun of decorating your footwear.

I have noticed that a lot of costumes this year have gold rimmed rhinestones and rhinstuds/nailheads. Some you may be wondering what is the difference between rhinestones and rhinestuds, well rhinesotnes are crystals but rhinestuds are like flat backed metal embellishments shaped and coloured to look similar to rhinestones. For instance Loulan has gold rectangle nailheads. Rhinestuds/nailheads are great embellishments to accessorize your boots, sneakers or flats because they look good and are cheap!


Also to keep in theme with your costumes, especially those in Island People beaded arms bands should be on your accessory list. Just head on down to your local Indian Trade show if your in T'dad or you can look online in any Belly Dance shop!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Update on Boots

Due to increase in shipping costs, Effective from October 1st boot prices will be
Flat -$375-$400
Wedge - $425-$450

Check out some new boots added to the BBM boot catalogue!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Almost sold out sections in SPICE

So there have been a few people asking about spice and what is sold out...so for those of you who think you have months to wait if you want in on the following sections...
"Driselle Ramjohn sent a message to the members of SPICE CARNIVAL 2010 - The Spice Route!!!!!!

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Subject: Spice Carnival costumes going fast!

Hey Spice Peeps,

Just letting you all know Thailand, Wings of Isis, Rubies of Mumbai, China and Greece are almost sold out online...however you can still get your sizes @ our showroom...make sure you secure your first choice early!

You can message me right here on facebook or e-mail me at pr@spicecarnivalband.com if you have any questions or queries!

Thanks much!"

I just have one question....since when China was on the scene? I though China Female was scrapped...as in never to be seen again?


Wednesday, August 19, 2009

My Letter to Spice

Now even though I am registered and I support them in all that they do, I cannot take their lack of communication and accomodation for certain bra sizes. I have given Spice enough time to send out a message about certain things, but all Driselle Ramjohn seems to send out is about section launching at prive and updated closing times. Simple put it annoys me that up to now Spice has not sent masqueraders a proper message about registration and prices. I am routting for Spice but they've got somethings to learn.
So here is my letter to spice, I know they ain't ging to reply but I know they'll read it.

"Hello, I have been meaning to write you guys a message for a while now concerning you lack of accommodation for certain bra sizes and lack of communication. Up to now, I have YET to receive a message about registration details! I have YET to receive a message about prices! That is just unsatisfactory! After the great and timely service you gave for 2009 what happened? Please you need to buck up on that! Why is it that frontline bras go up to 36c I can understand in terms of the monokinis, but regular bras, such as Caspian Sea, Rubies of Mumbai and Rome should go up to the same size as backline bras! Also Why are persons NOT allowed to bring in their own bra to decorate!! Honestly you guys need to be more accommodating because a lot of people are upset and unimpressed with you guys as a band about this issue, because simply put it is not done. No other band I know about rejects people even bringing in their bras for you to decorate if you don't carry their size. I am telling you as it is, a lot of people are turned OFF from the band because of that. This is not a hate mail or anything, I am just a concerned masquerader routing for you guys to be the best!"

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