Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Micles Tights..it gets worse
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Back to D Savannah and TRIBE
So, after the shit experience with Spice last year I went back to band I knew that surely would not fail me in terms of customer service and costume quality. I must say, for the 2 years that I've been away from my beloved TRIBE, it has changed and not for the better in my opinion.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
TRIBE Collection
Hiya Guys! So I just got home from Cascadia, where I got my TRIBE Amazon costume and let me tell allyuh it skimpy!!!!!!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Dixie Ann John Professional MUA Services
Monday, August 2, 2010
Way of the Warrior! ...Mimi's TRIBE Review
Anya's Email to Past Spicers
Hey guys !!
It was great seeing all of you along the spice route for carnival 2010
as we palanced through the streets on port of spain for two fun
filled , memorable days .
Its that time of the year again and we are eagerly awaiting the
opportunity to reveal to you guys "The signature collection. "
For carnival 2011 spice encourages you to indulge in all fabulous,
glamorous , enchanting and enticing as we represent the finer things
in life and allow you to reveal "your signature. "
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Nothing Signature about the Signature Collection
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Spice Review
Now my review can be considered a half review since I didn't go downtown at all on both days.
Spice has grown to be about 3 times its previous size. Kudos to them on achieving this on their 2nd year.
Monday:
My monday wear looked fine and everything. I got down to the savannah round 12 and caught them just after they crossed. So chipping now to lunch where we had to show them your ID band to get into qrc grounds. Which was all fine and well but thus created a huge bottleneck for some hungry masqueraders.
For lunch there was the option of Arabic, Creole or Specialty. I ended up in arabic where you had a choice of lamb, chicken and I can't say what the veggie box had in it. The chicken was on point! Everything else was dry in my opinion. Compared to last years food I would give them a 3 out of 5.
Back on the road again! Managed to meet a good few bloggers! Big up to everyone I saw. My big toe now start to cramp my style I hadda be limping then end up on the rest truck cause my big toe hurting like a bitch! Thus when we reached ariapita had to call it quits.
The drinks trucks were lower by far than last year but when handing me a hot drink...where's the ice? You mean I must ask for ice or drink it hot? Steups I do not remember doing that last year. That problem was rectified on tuesday though.
I did not even go on the wee wee truck every time I looked it was packed. I did hear there was no tissue in the wee wee truck.
The guy on the rest bus was veryyy nice and accommodating kudos to him
Where was the cool down truck with the water I didn't recall seeing it. Did anyone see it?
Tuesday
So I arrived about 9 just before we were crossing the stage. We waited an entire hour and a half probably in the hot sun and yuh girl forget her vex money. Thus by the time I'm crossing the stage I feel faintish I cannot even palance cause I want to dead. Lol I hurry off the stage and walk like a woman on a mission while trying to keep this head piece on my head
I take 1 bottle of water and a pepsi. That isn't enough going back for a second bottle the barman not paying me any mind. This nice men next to me gets the water for me thank you so much if you ever happen to come across this. I inhale that water I'm up to speed again lol but first I need a lil nourishment since 2 rest buses are full. So I head onto the snack truck for a lays.
I have to say now I remember why I never cross the savannah "stage" to dehydrate myself to cross not even on a proper stage but the road? Steups
We make our way to the lunch stop at this point the security stopped checking bands I ended up in specialty food. Where we got spaghetti and meat balls with a slice of garlic bread. Food was still bland but a good change up on the usual food offered by most bands. Oh I would just like to note my spice booklet had a whole other menu.
Head back on d road I go home for slipper instead of boots shed my backpack and head piece and wait for the band to reach ariapita. Rocky, buffy and tc performed but by the time they reached my truck rocky had to go handle band business. I stayed with band where they stood on ariapita for a long time waiting on what I don't know. I left the band there too.
Issue : spice's head pieces except rubies were leaning forward and flying off. Totally unexpected and irritating.
Issue : lack of damn space I actually think trucks got wider because every band is struggling for space to palance n when u start to palance there is a truck horn blaring.
Issue : lack of pr on the band leader's part. I personally had no problem with anya in collection she asked me where the rest of my receipt I explained that I got a copy from the showroom when I lost mine. But I noticed she was not as polite as rocky if she did talk to you.
As a band leader you need to be able to talk to people and many people complained about her and the way she responded to them. They were not impressed. My mother actually pointed this out to me since last year at the time I thought she was over reacting.
I also heard that on a tv interview when crossing the stage she appeared to know little to nothing about the theme. I cannot confirm or deny this since I did not watch it on tv but IF this did happen I would have hoped she knew info on her theme since she is a band leader.
Overall I think I need a break from mas. To me mas is not as much fun a before with so many masqueraders , larger trucks, little to no space to move or palance also the huge lack of respect for others and their costumes on the road mas may not see me for 2011.
EDIT TO ADD 18/2/2010
Another thing is I forget to big up the security they were doing their thing, scissors crew really cut plenty stragglers out of the band.
Also where did the little refresh station by the toilets at the rest stop go...clearly it was a mirage. I thought when you go larger, there are economies of scale to benefit from....well clearly I lied to myself
Also big up to D and her entire friends and family who adopted me!!!!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Spice Collection
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!
Friday, January 29, 2010
TRIBE Costume Distribution Schedule
- A letter signed by the costume owner authorizing you to collect.
- A copy of costume owner's picture ID.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Spice Express Collection!
Hey Spice cCew,
To ensure that your costume collection is speedy
and efficient, we have now made an EXPRESS COLLECTION LINE available to
you @ The Trinidad Hilton Hotel
To take advantage of this
Express Line, you will need to make your FINAL payment IN FULL @
Spice's Showroom by Tuesday 2nd February @ 5pm!
This offer however, applies to orders done IN SHOWROOM ONLY.
Please be advised as well that the showroom will be closed from Tuesday 2nd February @ 6pm.
Registrations will resume @ The Trinidad Hilton on Friday 5th February @ 12 noon.
Costume
Collection will also take place @ The Trinidad Hilton. We will advise
you on the collection dates for your respective sections shortly.
Regards,
The Spice Team
Friday, January 22, 2010
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.
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