Make way for Carnival 2010 ( Monday Bra tutorial inside)

So, Finally, I feel as though I am coming into the Carnival Mix as everything is falling in place.

I've finished sewing most of the BBM orders and jsut have 7 more bags to do, excluding my own!

I spray Painted my boots gold yesterday and in the process of decorating them

I got my monday bra and decorated it already!

Tips on Monday Bra Decorating

• Try to find a bra that fits you well, do not get an ill fitting bra in attempts to make cleavage or enhance cleavage.
• Do not...I repeat Do Not glue on anything to the band. If you glue on anything to the band, it will not be able to stretch and thus your bra will probably not make it around your back. If it does, your design will be stretched out and crackled.
• You don't have to look for a bra in your section colour, all you need is a needle, some thread a glue gun and fabric or stretch sequin bands in your section colour.

Tutorial on how to make a Monday Bra that I got from this chick on Craftster

Tut no1 - Stretch Sequin

Step1 : Stitch on the stretch sequin onto the band, horizontally!

Step 2 - Covering the side of the cup to the band, wrap at edge of cup/beginning of band and fold edges over cup and stitch

Step 3 - Using a hot glue gun, stick the other pieces of sequin band diagonally onto the cup

Step 4 - Cut the strap but remember to stitch it back when finished covering the cup

Tut no 2 Fabric Covered

Step 1- Place bra ontop of fabric and cut around it leaving an extra inch of space

Step 2- Using needle and thread or a glue gun, cover the bra and pull tightly to ensure no slack spaces! Stitch or glue the edges onto the back of the cup

Step 3 : Some fabrics such as brocade and sequin tend to be rough on skin, thus some satin ribbon should be glued on the back of the cup to cover the fabric

Step 4 : Cut out fabric 1 inch larger than band and repeat the steps taken with the bra cups!

Carnival Kicks

Hi Guys!

So as Carnival draws near, maybe you just got a costume and scrambling for footwear to match, head on over to Carnival Kicks! They've got a limited selection of styles to fit most sizes and to match most colours! Did you know they were the ones who supplied Spice with their boots at the launch! Yes those same boots I was raving about when I saw them!!! They looked really comfy, if only my size was available...anywho take a trip over to carnival kicks nah!

Carnival Addict Super Saver Tip:

I recommend using a SkyBox with them though, as shipping is costly direct to Trinidad.

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

Discount Dance Supply

Dance Wear solutions

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!!!

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!

Spice Website and Other Info

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So guys spice has moved from it's location on Tragarete Road to Upper Rosalino Street....interesting. Also the mas camp is open from Monday coming for viewing, Website launch is 3rd of August, which leads me to believe registration starts either on that day or soon after.

You can watch Spice's online book here.

But I have a question. In the picture below Moroccan Heat has a backpack, but in the book there is no back pack! Is the back pack optional? We'll find out!

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Now in non Spice news, Tribe Band launch is Saturday, Non masquerader tickets were officially sold out since the weekend, not sure about the others. I won't be attending, but once pics are up I will comment on the costumes. Saucy however is going to TRIBE launch, so more than likely she'll keep you updated
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BBM news is Boots for 2k10!!!! The official boots for 2010 Info. This is only for Trinidad and Tobago, boots can also be ordered for other carnivals, but orders must be made 3 weeks or more before Carnival date and will only come up to size 10!

Purple Wedge Heel Boot
Perfect for Spice Costume Greece
TRIBE costume Tyrain Purple
Price : TT$350
Code: C01W
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10

Wedge Heel Boot

Price : TT$350
Code: C02W
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10

Teal Flat heeled Boot
Perfect for Spice costume - Wings of Isis
Price- $350
Code- C01F
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9

White wedge heeled Boot
Perfect for Spice costume - Ceylon Pearls
TRIBE- Eri
Price- $350
Code- C03W
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10

Orange Flat heeled buckled Boot
Perfect for Spice costume - Moroccan Heat
TRIBE- Osage
Price- $350
Code- C02F
Sizes- 5.5,6,6.5,7

Gray Flat heeled Boot
Perfect for Tribe Costume Eri
Price- $350
Code- C04F
sizes 6.5,7,8,8.5,9,10,11

Pink Flat Heeled Boots
Price- $350
C03F
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,10,11


Yellow Flat Heeled Boots
Price- $350
C05F
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,10,11

Pink Flat Heeled Boots
Price- $350
C06F
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,10,

White Flat Heeled Boots
Price- $350
C07F
sizes 6, 6.5,7,8,8.5,9,

Purple Flat Heeled Boots
Price- $350
C08F
sizes 6, 6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,,10

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$100. or US$15 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!
All Boot orders must be made by September 13th 2009!!!!
Order quickly to ensure you get your size!

Boots for C2K10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For C2K10 BBM will be supplying:

• Boots
• Fletch Dry Waterproofing Powder

The Boots will go from sizes 7 - 11!!! By Order only!

To view and comment on the possible selection of boots visit this link!
To stay updated on it, become a Fan of BBM or join the BBM Website!!!!!!!

How to rock boots!

So I really do appreciate the shift from sneakers to boots, it's good to see everyone trying to look their best, but I have a few problems.

Problem1
Do not and I repeat do not wear your leg piece above your boots unless it is supposed to go on your thigh. Please just don't do it, it looks ridiculous!

Problem 2
make sure your boots do actually match with your costume or are a neutral colour like tan or brown.

Problem 3
When decorating your boots, please actually follow a pattern and not just throw diamante, beads and braid anywhere.


Well that's all I have for now, I will not even put up the pictures I saw. If you have any more problems with the way ppl rocked their boots drop me an email!

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.

$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!!!