Ray of Light and Spangled Continga bags!

So I've been working on some orders this past week. Here are two featured bags

A Large Ray of Light bag
Gold sequin material with gold lining, and straps.
Gold an silver sequin detail along with gold and clear rhinestones
Special puff paint detail also

Spangled Continga

blue sequin material with blue satin lining, silve string.
special spangled cotinga beads ( yes ppl the EXACT same beads from spangled cotinga)
and gold puff paint detil with a few loose sequins

Ruby Topaz Inspired bag

Yes Krissy T this one goes out to you lol!
This is a Ruby Topaz inspired bag!
Large bag
Purple lining

Deep Pink Satin on the outside
Gold sequin cord and purple/ deep pink and gold rhinestone detail this bag is on sale for $35.00 TT Contact me if you would like it. rosemary_baby1@hotmail.com

(unfinished ocean whispers bag next to it!)

Caged Canary and green Honey Creeper Bags!

So I have been working on some of you guys bags! I have also made some changes, the bags will now either be satin or sequined fabric! the cotton was just a bit too drab! lol and as I showed in my previous post the large bag is a bit bigger and the previous large bag is now the medium bag!

This bag is a bag done for caged canary!

Pink satin on the outside, gold satin lined with chain and feather detail.



Green Honey Creeper
The bag is lined with green satin on the inside and green brocade ( due to no sequined cloth available in the green) with dark green, light green and gold sequin detail along with green and gold diamantes. This featured bag is a large bag also!

The new and improved large bag!

So ladies, I know we want to look our best on the road and we need things such as blotting sheets, powder, comb, lip color and much more and of course we can't forget the camera to take those memories of carnival with you forever! Thus why the large bag has now been increased! It's not much bigger but this extra space can just help you ladies out! The previous large bag is now the medium sized bag! The best part is the price remains the same!!

As some of you know, my sewing machine died on me, and thanks to God I got me a new machine! So I've been working of some samples, here's one to show! This bag is a blue sequined bag with matching lining and silver cord! There is also a little detail done on the bag!
So If you're interested email me at rosemary_baby1@hotmail.com qith the subject "2K9 Bags"
Also this bag is on sale for $30TT contact me if interested

So Spice Site is back up

So yes people Spice's website is back up and you can now purchase your costume via Senvia or PayPal and the down payment is $170 us as stated in my FB message from Nicholas Pena
Greetings to new masqueraders and welcome back to our current users! Although this is all good and well I'm seeing what I hope is a site error for frontline costumes the bra sizes are 32 43 n 36 B...I know that has got to be a mistake! Spice need to fix that! PRONTO!

Spice is happy to introduce “THE SPICE ONLINE STORE.”

Our online payment system is now up & running. New members, you are invited to fill out the online application form & proceed with payments.

Spice Members who have already signed up but were unable to access the online payment system can now do so and proceed to confirm your order by filling our the application form again. This is only necessary to ensure that you, our valued masqueraders and Spice family members receive 100% satisfaction at all times.

The down payment of $170 US can be made via senvia or paypal IMMEDIATELY after placing your order and you will receive your official Spice ID number as soon as payment is received and has been verified.

Once again we would like to thank you for your co-operation and would like to welcome you to the Spice family and we look forward to seeing you on the road for Carnival 2009!

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING SPICE… THE BEST RECIPE FOR CARNIVAL!

Best Regards,
Nicholas.

Oh What a Calamity!!!!

In the worlds of another blogger oh what a calamity it was today with IP and their registration dramas!
Firstly their was a not sent out saying that it was open registration today, meaning both past and new masqueraders could register! Well unfortunately change of plans it is registration for past masqueraders but new masqueraders may be able to register.
Secondly registration was due to begin at 11:00am today and after some phone calls were made and questions asked, online registration was then revealed to be scheduled for 2p,online registration has yet to start. Thirdly prices only went up 11 am this morning!! Madness again!!
And to top it all off a power cut! lol that's right T&TEC muck up the scenes and registration had to be conducted manually i.e pen and paper, with cash only.

Lol it seems as though something following IPM lol they better say some prayers

But anyway in a serious note, to those of you going to register in IPM good luck to you and I wish you all the best!

And costume resale has begun!

So ladies and gentlemen keep checking your Carnival Junction because the first official For Sale Advertisement has been placed. The Lucky costume is...(drum roll please)
BRAZILIAN MACAW FRONTLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay! I Could Put On Eyelashes!

So I've been trying to get this eyelash thing right for a while now, I've tried individuals and that was not working! So I had to go out last night and decided I needed to get this eyelash thing right. So I bought a pack of Red Cherry #73 eyelashes at Wonderful World for $15.00 and then ended up with She Gloo Eyelash Adhesive since the mall got flooded out and my usual booth that sells Ardell Lash Grip was inaccessible.



The Lashes looked good, no problem there and a lot of Make Up artists in Trinidad use Red Cherry

She Gloo Adhesive.
Since this is the first time I'm using it, i was skeptical, but at $30.00 I knew this thing had to be something good. So I bought it in Dark so if the glue gets on the lash it won't show up!

Pros

• Sticks on great! Just put more glue on the edges than you would in the middle( Learning from mistake lol, thats why my own was sticking up in the corner lol)

• Drys dark so it blends right in

• Easily removable with make up remover or warm water(when liquid form only, like accidental spills and stuff).

• It's Waterproof

Cons

• Very messy, the glue literally just flows out, be careful!

• Takes a while to get tacky, more than the 20 seconds marked on the box.

All in all I think She Gloo is a good buy! I would recommend it!

My Complimentary Bra Straps!

So as promised Fay did indeed send the complimentary bra straps to me, they just arrived today!They came packaged neatly inside a padded envelope.

In a resealable bag inside of a red organza drawstring pouch! I must say these bra straps are well made, very sturdy and are very comfortable!

Also very supportive! I would encourage persons to purchase a pair from Bra Straps Worldwide if ever needed or contact Fay at fay@brastrapsworldwide.com! Thanks A lot Fay! They are tres comfortable!!!

Veterans Newbies and Loyalists!!!!

It seems as though for Carnival 2009 everybody and their mother want to play in TRIBE. Thus, the 'newbies' are now getting to know the ropes of how the TRIBE systems work and are voicing their concerns about pre-registration and other issues.

Some veterans try to assist them however other blatantly voice their annoyance with these 'seemingly obnoxious fight down newbies' as one person has said. Although some newbies do get annoying asking questions that they have seen and heard the answers to a million times and running around like headless chickens, creating unnecessary hype and drama around TRIBE registration, does not mean veterans need to treat them with the least respect.

As a fellow blogger said last night, people feel as though having played in TRIBE earns them some sort of status. As though being a holder of a TLC card puts you above and beyond these people which you see as , 'pitiful newbies' , and argue that they should just settle for whats left and wait till they join the elite circle of TLC card member to earn that privilege to get their first choice! The blatant and outright disrespectful comments coming from TRIBE veterans are appalling as I watch them reply to posts showing off maturity levels of an eight year old!

I am sure this is not the qualities members of TRIBE expect their masqueraders to display, as though displaying TRIBE as some ultra elite entity! These people are big hard back people! Act like it! Stop acting like the two numbers in your ages added together! Also this new feeling that TRIBE is the BE ALL and END ALL of mas! Goodness! There are soo many other great bands to choose from this year with stunning presentations! And if you truly want a costume and you know you have a common size try the costume resale market! Head on over to Carnival Junction and watch those ads like a hawk! Believe me it will be flooded with ads as half the people rushing to play with TRIBE cannot afford to pay the rest!

This also brings me to this silly war with TRIBE AND IP masqueraders....
What in the hell are you guys quarreling about?I mean really when and why did this silly war even start? Since when bands cutting off eachother?! So Tom find TRIBE service superior but Dick find IP have better costumes and allyuh start to bicker!Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, it has reached a stage beyond our control where once a person says one thing about IP or one thing about TRIBE, the loyalists come out the lion den to tear you apart!So what if you like IP for their costume?! So what if you like TRIBE cause of service?! That is YOUR opinion, just say ok cool and keep it moving! All of this unnecessary drama and for what? Dane and Dean still getting allyuh money!!!

This whole issue of Loyalists, Veterans and Newbies has gotten way out of hand and is annoying me and other masqueraders. I am getting tried of the registration malais, the IP designs better than TRIBE, the who stole whose designer, the whole stole whose design? that who more stush/stoosh than the other!

SPICE FB Message

Message from Nicholas Pena on behalf of SPICE Facebook Group

Hello to all you Spice crew members.

Just wanted to thank you all for the overwhelming response that we have gotten thus far.

We have some sections that are already sold out so this is just an indication of what is still available and what is not.

Mediterranean Borage - SOLD OUT!!
Melilot Bleu - SOLD OUT!!
Brown Sugar (Frontline) - SOLD OUT!!
Paprika (Frontline) - SOLD OUT!!

All other sections are available via registration on site @ Spice's camp or our Online Application form.

Anyone who has registered for the above sold out sections prior to this msg. has made it in time to get the costumes of your choice (exhale now) *phew*... lol.


Many Thanks,
Nicholas.
Spice Team.

AH PASS CAPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes ppl !!! I did it!! I Passed CAPE With a DISTINCTION in Communication studies, one in Sociology and three's in MOB and Accounting BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNIVERSITY HERE I COME!!!!!

Spice news!

So I heard from a birdie, that appearantly the sold out section in SPICE Mediterranean Borage is being reopened! Due to people who registered online not paying for their costume on the deadline date, the section is being reopened. I also believe that you can transfer sections!

BREAKING NEWS!
Brown Sugar Frontline is now SOLD OUT!
check out ONLY IF IT SPARKLES for the post

Hmm seems like SPICE is making a hit! Out of the new bands that had they're debut, i believe this one is the most promising and the most successful thus far, just don't muck it up SPICE

Some MAC products that you should invest in!

So I was looking through the MAC website and saw some products that should be invested in for Carnival!

First up.......... Primer

Prep + Prime Protect with SPF 50! - US$28.00
If you start off your make up regime with sunblock and this primer, your face should be protected for the rest of the day! My God I've never seen any make up primer with this kind of sun protection!

Second........Foundation!


Face and Body

This foundation is water based so it looks as though it can be messy! But once applied with a sponge or brush, you should be good to go, it is water-resistant, I believe that was my main reason for putting it up here, so it can outlast the sweat and probably some rain! But i don't think I would recommend this for persons with oily skin.


Studio Fix
Studio Fix Fluid SPF15

This is the foundation most people use from MAC, this is the fluid version of the original Studio Fix. Most people believe this is the best foundation. As for persons with oily skin, the original Studio Fix would be better, because it comes on dry and not as a liquid, thus less oil! Both are long lasting

Powder.....

Blot Powder Loose
Blot Powder Pressed
This powder is said to absorb oil and leave a matte long lasting finish.



Select Sheer
Select Sheer Loose
Lightweight powder that makes skin look flawless

Diamante bra straps for the well endowed!!!

So, some of us, like myself have a bra size larger than a B cup and surely passing the 34 mark. With costumes coming with strapless options perhaps we may want to invest in bra straps, but for an ultra divafied look, blinged out bra straps! Since my last post, Ms Fay Kirk of Bra straps Worldwide and I have been keeping in contact. She saw our concerns about comfort and support and his then introduced a new set of bra straps, with four rows of diamante straps! Available in colours black, clear, green and red. She has assured me that these bra straps are very comfortable and well supportive!


If your interested you can email her at fay@brastrapsworldwide.com

Well yes TRIBE!!!!

Well imagine my suprise when I gone to check my email this morning and see

info (TRIBE)
TRIBE TLC Card stating my number.

Believe me this email is no hoax, it states my user name tlc number and everything. How can that be after you specifically told me my not was not on the list for a TLC card TRIBE? Huh?Huh?
I was practically dying when I saw...Hhow in the mudda ass you will send me that now after I done eat my humble pie and gone and put down deposit in another band?!
Is this a sign dear Lord, sell thy costume and jump in TRIBE !
Well tough luck there, cause I don't have enough money to downpay on nething right now and definitely not enough to be a 2 band H.O.

I wonder who else is probably screaming in joy at gettin a TLC?

Picaddily boots at ShoeKeepers!

So i was browsing through Spice's FB group and saw a wall and discussion post stating

Dear All
Piccadilly launched its carnival collection. The boots are comfortable, sexy & blend with the costumes. Check them out at ShoeKeepers the Piccadilly store 623-1177 or 653-7792.

Calling all Scotch Bonnet

Did you know that there was a special group on facebook for Scotch Bonnet masqueraders? Hmm i never knew until I came across it the other night!

Elements costume review!

So Saucy wanted to switch things up a little and asked if we her readers could provide an honest and frank review of the costumes shown at last nights launch.

Showgirls
To tell you the honest truth, I am not feeling the feathers cascading all over from your headpiece. I do like the feahtered back pack and the sparkling monokini. Other than that, this reminds me of Jubilee which was shown at one of their media launches and to be quite honest, I think the costume lacks creativity, I feel as though it was just slap some feathers there and get a sparkly orange monokini and we good!


Lady Luck
This costume is okay in my books, the bra and belt is cute along with the ultra cute arm pieces. The colour combination of purple, pink silver and gold is nice.

Treasure Island

I feel as though this costume has been done so many times under so many names. Yawn! Next!

Cabaret

As I said before, I love the colour combination but not the beading,and the short corset is too busy, it has too much design on it.

Sahara

It is not too bad of a costume, however I feel that it could've really popped with a different colour scheme. Perhaps eliminate the black and use something else or ease up on the heavy black in the bra.

Caesars Palace

It is a nice costume, I actually like it, but something about it reminds me of Tribe's almathea. But i always liek to see white costumes but will never play in them. The different cut of the bra is nice, not sure if it would be comfy but is nice and the gold trimmings are nice

Queen of Harts
Hmmm another monokini...looks like someone was listening when I said more options and include a monokini. Any who I thought my costume had plenty red, but this costume is okay, I like belt piece and the headpiece. The monokini looks ok, not really feeling the ruffles.

Dealers
Boy oh boy was I waiting to get to this costume. The cute of the waistcoat is very nice, but it lacks decoration! I feel as though this costume had so much potential and yet it was waisted, its not to late, they could still do something about it. The headpiece is lovely though,simple but nice

Mirage

Mirage screams sex, but at the same time it makes me scream. It makes me wonder what is the costume really about it.

Roulette

Now this is a cute costume. I like the bikini option, the corset i think was decorated like an after thought. But i think this has to be one of their best costumes

Jubilee
Saw this already, commented on it already. NEXT

bellagio

This is their best costume hands down! I love it!! This is the only one that they got really creative with.

i think on the whole Elements lacks creation. I think that they do not devote enough tot heir costumes and they all lack something except Bellagio and Roulette ( back line). I beliee tht they believe well lets just slap some of this and that on it and it's glamorous. Not uh, thats not how it works.

Big up to Carnival Diva for giving 'bags by mimi' a free ad on her blog!!! Thanks very much for the support chick it is very much appreciated!!! I go hook yuh up!!! Also thanks to Rene too for supporting meh lil business endevour!

IP Launch ticket

Ticket prices for Island People's 2009 Band Launch
at the Queen's Park Oval on Sunday 17th August

past masqueraders $150
non masqueraders -$200

this event is not drinks inclusive however there will be 2-4-1 drink specials

$10 Boots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!

My God!!!! who say these Bamboo Danica01 Pirate Knee-High boots look ideal and for the price of $10USD!!!! They come in the above colours and also have a mid calf option also in black brown and gray!!!!You still on this page?!!! go to Make me chic and order it already!!!!!!!

Cutesy girl purchase review

So is a bout two weeks now I watchin this boots on cutesy girl on sale for $12.99USD in a size 11 ( I am a size 10, but needed the 11 for adding insoles and thing!) So Wednesday night, I showed my sister the boots, expecting her to order it for me, because she knows all about our SkyBox and thing. So Thursday night, I asked if she order it, you know this girl didn't think I was serious! So she ordered it. But unlike other companies which charge you standard US ground shipping if you have Sky Box, even if you have Sky box you have to pay the full international shipping price of $44USD. Now the girl order it and didn't tell me that I end up paying $57USD!!!! But say what the order done gone through. Now note the date I ordered this thing eh, Thursday....as in Thursday gone!!

So I wake up bright and early, to here UPS coming with meh boots!!!! I make a tak back! what yuh mean today?! Whats the date?! Wednesday?!!! Is not even a whole week!! Needless to say I was very much impressed with the quick shipping! My God!! i don't think I have ever received any apparel that quick! The delivery charge was $76TTD. When I opened up my box and tried on the shoe it fit like is mine!!!lol!!!! And just my luck, the boot is now sold out!!! The boot however is tres comfortable!!! The size however runs a bit small, because that 11 fits like 10.5 but it is comfy good Lord!


So cutesy girl I would give you a 4 out of 5!!!

Island People Band Launch Info!!

Look what I found on IP's websiteee

Just some ideas

Kiskadee- (all TRIBE photos taken from Triniscene)
Boots - $24.99 Cutesy girl


Brazilian Macaw



Boots-14.99

Boots-24.99





Flight of Ibis




boots- $14.99



Bird of Paradise

Boots-$15.99



African Love Bird

Boots- $15.99

Make your own wings

So with TRIBE's theme of Birds of a Feather, one may want to make their own wings. So I found this video!
How to make wings

But who ever say Samaroo's not online!!!

I was doing meh little surfin on spray paint for suede and I came across Samaroo's website...yes you heard me Samaroo's website! Although you can't view or order any items, they have a complete listing of all items that they sell, so the next time you ask if Samaroo's have Ostrich Plume look in the website!!lol

Let the games begin!!! ( My spice mas camp visit)

For 2k8 I got off to a really late start on carnival, I'm talking i started preparing for carnival 2k8 in January 2k8.lol. For 2k9 however things are gonna be a little different.
First off, I'm taking the chance and playing with SPICE a new band for Carnival 2k9 with an atmosphere of friendliness and fun.

So to kick off my Carnival preparations, the first thing I did was order my boots! I order these great boots from Cutesy Girl for only $12.99 US, and because my foot is size 10, a size 11 boots at $13US had to be ordered!

Second on the agenda ;which really should've been first , was registering for my costume! So I head down to Spice earlier today with my mother, when they say it is obliquely opposite Bat n Ball they ain't make joke nah! And I saw the little 'sign' that Afro Chic was talking about, it was barely noticeable with the rain washing it out and all! So meh mother with her crazy self park in front of Invader's gate and bawl

-"Well they ain't playing pan right now, so let's take a chance!"

Lol so we go up the nicely spaced stairs,(you aint go break yuh ass) lol and to my surprise the door was held open for my mother and I! (thank you!!!) We were greeted by a young woman and man. As I walked in the door I immediately saw the love of my life and gravitated straight towards it! My mother now talking about lets walk around....walk around? woman look it here!!!lol So I told the girl I immediately want to register. She must've thought I was joking. After I told her I want to register and took a little walk to see the costumes...I must say sea salt backline is absolutely stunning in person!!!! And for that price, I consider it a steal of a deal!!! But the beading on Mediterranean Borage is beautiful, the costume would be so nice on the road! So after hearing my mother ask where in this costume is it worth $3795 lol we finally settled on it after I had to tell her about her playin mas with the stick!

Anyways so I took a seat on their nice plush couch, and waited while the girl attended to me. The form very simple, checkbox for costume options, scotch bonnet has the option of the regular bra, which I of course did not take!!! (why you may ask since I have quite a bit of bosom.) because I am not paying money for cat in bag, I don't know if it looks the same. We were finished with registration in about 5 minutes. My only concern is that, they do get some more areas for registration after next week or so, when IP has launched and most people have made up their mind as their will be major hold up.

The mas camp isn't big, it's probably about the same space as TRIBE or Trini Revellers or smaller, however it is neatly laid out needless to say my mother was very impressed with them.

The rest of the list goes as follows ( in no particular order)

• Get paint for boots and decorations
• get monday wear
• get make up
• pay off the rest of the costume
• carnival bag (sewn by moi!)
• decorate my bling cup!
• get stockings
  

Carnival 2k9 Bags!

So as I posted earlier for carnival 2009 I will be selling custom made drawstring bags. The bags will be coming in the following sizes:-

Extra- small
( shown in sequined cloth)
2" x 3.5"

TT $7.00

This size is ideal for holding money on the road!

Small
(shown in polyester cotton)
4"' x 5"
TT$10


Great for holding money, lip gloss and blotting sheets and cell phones

Medium
(Shown with ribbon drawstring)
5" x 6"
TT$15
Great for holding make up and money!

Large
( shown with braided drawstring)

6"x 7"
TT$20
Just perfect to hold camera, makeup and money!!

All bags are available in sequined cloth or satin and are lined to match!
Drawstrings are available in either ribbon or braid to match!Please note the braids come in only silver and gold

Available in
Black
Blue
Bronze
Gold
Green
Pink
Purple
Peach
Red
Silver

Please not all prices listed are starting prices (i.e. just the bag alone) Extras such as longer straps and embellishments can be added for an extra fee.

All orders must be placed before Sunday 15th of February 2009! All bags must be collected by Carnival Saturday (21st of February)
To order, email me at bagsbymimi@hotmail.com with the subject "2k9 bags".

Happy Emancipation!!!

To all Trinis Happy Emancipation Day!!!!

Controlling yourself in public!

As the countdown to carnival is on, we start to diet and excersize, butin this early stage we might lag a little and say..."nahhhh carnivalll so far". Screeeeeeeeeechhhhhhh! Carnival so what? Carnival far? You must be out of your mind, before you know is January and you cursing yourself for eating all that ham and pastelle! So here are some tips I got off of MSN for controlling yourself when you go to eat out and while you're at work

On the Road

Fast food survival tips

From EatingWell.com

Traveling can be tough enough, sitting for long periods of time, cooped up and cramped, with nothing but some of the most fattening, caloric food options out there. Here EatingWell has given some tips to help make your load a little lighter.

1. Beverages: Opt for low-fat milk or water.

2. Skip the breading: Grilled chicken is always a better choice than anything coated and deep-fried.

3. Mind your fries: Reduce one of the worst sources of calories and trans fat by skipping the fries or opting for a small.

4. Watch the salad dressings: Often half the packet is plenty; the dressings may be surprisingly high in calories, fat and sodium.

5. Hold the mayo: Avoid toppings and sauces is an easy way to save fat and calories.

6. Seek out the veggies: Some fast-food chains offer more veggie choices (e.g. Boston Market, KFC, Subway, Quiznos).

7. Eat like a kid: Choose drinks and meals from the children's menu for smaller portion size.

8. Be informed: Check out Nutritional Facts sheets and online menu calculators that many chains now offer.

More on MSN Health & Fitness:

• A Healthier Diner's Club
• The Nutrition-Conscious Take a Bite Out of Fast Food
• Fast-Food Lunch, with a Good Mood to Go

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