Spice Collection

My Costume - Spice Moroccan Heat

So as many of you may know, I actually thought I was down for the count for Carnival. But by the grace of God I made it and I palancin!!!!!!!!!!
So distrution starts at 12 I was there at 12:30 and there were about 20 people already. These people not playin nah! lol There were only 2 cashiers, Anya at Cash and another at Linx. I guess that because all the others did not come to cash until 12:45 or so!
Anywho the ballroom is layed out with Rocky handing out chits, the chairs to sit while waiting to collect, then there is the Last Call Costumes Bay which people who now want a costume can get one, I saw 5 people over there. There is the Express Collection where she looks over your bill and signs.
Now onto the costume. When I went to get the costume now, my cuz workin the distribution lmao as well as 2 friends on is a cashier the other in repairs. Anywho I get my costume the belt fits lovely the headpiece wonderful, bra cups and band fit wonderful until we reach the top of the bra with the halter neckpiece.
It was too long so I had to take in repairs, waited for a 10mins for them to finish the repairs they were working on and my friend hook me up! niceness in 10mins i was ready to head across....low and behold Carnival Kicks has a booth at collection! complete with boots, no prices lol to sell! So while yuh waitin on your band you taking in boots....niceness lmao.
Got my band and goody bag and was on my way. All in all collection took an hour. But Im glad I got to see Caspian sea fl backpack which is gorgeous and the fl to my costume, Moroccan Heat, which the flho said the backpack heavy...between you and me she may be a first timer lmao!

The costume is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In fact the belt is even prettier than the prototype, the colour is rich and I am excited!!!!!I must say the quality of Spice's costumes have improved drastically then last year and not one single thing dropped from costume, nothing!!! and trust me I played around with it plenty!


So the only qualm is the goody bag...is a recessionary goody bag, at least they put the sunblock in there eh! Thank God!!!!


All in all Spice gets a thumbs up for collection!

Last Minute MUAs

Hiya guys!!! So you know Trini people love a last minute thing!!!! So if you didnt book your Make Up Appointment, try these two MUAs that I personally recommend.

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Make up By Dixie Ann John

I personally love how flawless her airbrushed make up looks and I think she does a great job all around!!!


Full Airbrush Makeup Application - TT$300
(This includes eyelashes, airbrush design and jewels/glitter)

Airbrush Application without eyelashes - TT$250
(without airbrush design, other items remain as above)

Airbrush Application without eyelashes - TT$200

Coverage of Stretch Marks - TT$150 and up

Regular Airbrush Makeup for All-Inclusive fetes - TT$250 (do make house calls - travel fee to be included)

Special requests such as mehendi or special designs, please contact me via my website www.dixieannjohn.com or proairbrushmakeup@gmail.com to get final quote.
Note - a light breakfast and beverage

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Make up By Roshelle Franklin
This is my MUA she does a great job all the time! I got commended on my make up for the entire time Carnival Tuesday. She does not use airbrush but applies by hand.

She will be based in Woodbrooke this year, you can contact her at 682 1616.
Her price is $250 for make up only, eyelashes are an additional $75.00 and gems can also be attached at an additional cost.

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Make Up by Tashi Baxter

Services offered for Carnival:

Monday: $200 (Includes dramatic eye makeup, glitter, eyelashes)

Tuesday: $250 - $350 (Includes dramatic eye makeup, glitter, eyelashes, body jewels (any size), appliqué)

I would be mobile (coming to the client’s home) and located in POS, call for more info.

Contact Info: Cell: 790-0219

Email: teaserhi@gmail.com

Blog : http://www.teaserhi.blogspot.com

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!