Make up blog

Two blogs, that can be helpgul for makeup

Afrobella
Temptaila

Boots, boots the world have boots!

Thunder- us 89.95 (Bakers)



So I was doing my daily research and came across a few sites where the UK people can get their boots from as well as every one else

Fly JaneSplash Ocean- 14.97 (tilly's)

Rack Room Shoes
Moda in Pelle
Shoe shop
Best- Top Offers
Tilly's
Make me Chic
Bakers

Black Opal Make Up Road test

So once upon a time, Saucy, Rene and I were discussing make up on d Saucy c-box. I began using Black Opal Creme Stick (in beautiful Bronze) recently, but I hadn't done a road test yet. You might ask me, what in the hell is a road test. Well a road test is when you test out your make up on a hot day and see how well it lasts all day. My road test was about 5 or 6 hours long.

The application process:-
My tools:-

• foundation brush
• eyeshadow brush
• powder brush
• slanted blush brush

The steps

1. I rubbed my Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer with SPF 15
2. Then I used my foundation brush and began to apply Black Opal Creme Stick foundation, from the chin/ base of my face, going up.
3. I blended in where needed to be blended then applied Sacha Eye Shadow Primer.
4. Then using the powder brush I dusted on some Sacha Kamaflage Setting Powder.
5. I applied my eyeshadow L'Oreal Wear Infinite Duos Eye Shadow, Bronze Star 862, Perle-Perle with my eyeshadow brush.
6. Then using the blush brush I applied Sacha Bronzer Blush.
7. I applied Arista's Loose Powder in Nutmeg
   
8. Applied a little of the setting powder
9. Then finished with Sacha Fix It Spray

So I head out in Arima around 11 o'clock yesterday, you know yesterday as hot as hell. I walked up and down Arima in the sun, shopping and running errands for a bout 4 hours then had to travel home. And let me tell allyuh, I was sweatin so much I had to stop and buy a rag to wipe my face.lol. Which took a whole hour to reach home. When I reached home and I looked in the mirror, results were satisfactory, coverage lasted long and with just a touch of translucent powder I would've been looking like if I washed my face and reapplied again.

Application 4/5
It is very easy to apply, I must admit, this is my first stick foundation and I prefer a stick in comparison to liquid or cream to powder any day.

Coverage 4/5
The coverage is very good, After the sweating and wiping, the foundation still held up quite well, just one or two spots on my face showed up a little more (didn't put any concealer though so that was my fault)

Finish 5/5
Oh Gosh this thing does give you a nice finish boy!!!!! You will look flawless after applying this make up, I must say!

Protection 4/5
I felt as though, the foundation combined with my moisturizer protected my skin a lot from the sun exposure, because normally with Sacha Foundation, it actually didn't protect me at all, and I got more sun burnt than anything, Sacha foundation actually changed colour with me, so i know for the next in 2k9 Sacha is a no no for me. But through out the exposure it worked really well and stayed true to form.

Overall I would use this foundation for the road!

SPICE's new look

Well looks like Spice is gearing up for the new website. It's not done at all, just a message from Anya Elias.
n.b. It cannot be seen by all browsers...don't ask me why.lol

The Indirect Way of Clearing one's self from a social disaster

So as we all know, The Evolution costumes were not a sight for sore eyes. Curtis Eustace, the band leader, has came up with an indirect way of 'clearing' himself of the fiasco by trying to give 'credit' to his young designers in a Guardian article today. I couldn't help but laugh at how out of timing the article was and his clever attempt, which most probably wouldn't read this much into. Now please be aware that this is my opinion and I would appreciate it if no out of timing persons such as 'THE" come and start to talk up in dey ass for me. :D Thanks you. Here's the article :-

"Stop claiming credit for works of others

BY SEAN NERO

Nine-time King of Carnival, Curtis Eustace, wants bandleaders to stop stealing ideas from young mas designers and crediting such work as their own.

He said many bandleaders were still taking ideas for creations, in which they had no active involvement, as their own. This practice, he said, must stop.

Eustace said in doing so, they stifled designers, especially the emerging ones.

He expressed his concern on Friday when his band, Evolution, unveiled its 2009 Carnival presentation titled Temptations, at Zen nightclub on Keate Street in Port-of-Spain.

Eustace said Evolution, which burst unto the Carnival scene this year, had its eyes on the future—a future that had a place and space for young designers to explore.

“A lot of bandleaders take credit for designs that were created by other people. That happens especially to young designers.

I’m guilty of doing the same thing. I used to take credit for my King of Carnival costumes, but that was not true. My brother Marcus was responsible for my costumes,” Eustace said.

“I danced the costume better. My brother couldn’t do it, because he had two left feet. I’m just the driver. He was the creator.”

Eustace said a lot of young designers wanted a chance to exhibit their talent, and Evolution would provide them with both the platform to do so and secure their right to retain their credits."

EDIT TO ADD

(This part was in the actual papers but not on the website)

"THE SECTIONS

Temptations features 16 sections, with themes such as Erotic Bondage, by Nadira Bassant amd Shawn McNeil; Burning Ecstasy, by Hayden Jessop and Kester Reid; Crystal Seduction, by Godfrey Wickham; and Jewels of Desire by Baje International."

Now when I copied the article I didn't read it, I would think the guardian would post an article to its' entirety... well I was wrong!
Source:
Trinidad Guardian Newspapers

Hmm not soo 'TEMPTING'

So as we all know, Evolution's Band Launch was last night, showing off their presentation of Temptations. All I have to say is...WHAT THE HELL?! Obviously between last year to now, the design team had to have changed! The costumes I saw (pictures provided by Saucy) those costumes lacked colour, beads, feathers,proper foot and arm pieces, it generally looked as though they tried to skimp on any thing possible, copy IP and TRIBE's previous designs from 2k7 n 2k8.The band looked as though it was a presentation from a Secondary School's Art class. In fact I'm sure an art class can produce better costumes than that.

One would think a mas connoisseur such as Curtis Eustace would be more than capable of coming up with presentations even more beautiful than last year. One would also think, with a presentation entitled 'Temptations" that colours such as red, gold,green and others, more lively and deep colours would have been used and more sexy and elaborate costumes would've been designed. All i can say to them is good luck....cause they'll need it!

You can see saucy's posts on the band launch

Review
Pictures

And some people don't think boots popular?! steupsss

(click on pictures for larger images)
This is for all those who are unsure of wearing boots instead of sneakers....don't be afraid, I was just like you in 2008...(lol or we still in 2008) but for 2k9 I may be one of these...lol

One of these things are not like the other....these two autumn sprites in the back, enjoying themselves in their matching yellow boots...cute :)

The two mystique revellers also in their cute spray painted boots.


And then there was fur




And the Ate Logo boots were making a hit! My friend bought one and said they were so comfy she felt as though she was walking on air! she didn't even need insoles!



The wedge heel...for those masqueraders who want to be ultra divalicious and literally want to stand tall and look beautiful!




Hmmm it so popular even men wearing them!!!!


Watch lets get a close up on these appliqués!!!!!





Hmm the boots phenomenon is taking over...sneakers watch out!!!!!

More make up to feast your eyes on!

(you can click them to see them a little larger)

Behind a headpiece lies a beautiful face Part 5 : All that glitters is not gold!

Due to recent increase in readers, this has motivated me even more to write a new post almost everyday when I should be studying for d people CAPE accounting! But its alright, I'll take this as my break, my relaxation.

So down to business. So in an earlier post, I pointed out a silver surfer amidst the plethora of make up pictures. To refresh your memory please refer to this post. But anyway, when applying body glitter, I find that iridescent glitter such as the ones Wonderful World and Westport Body ( in 2007, I still have it and it going strong!) sell look classier than those opaque ones provided with your costume. These little jars of body glitter come in little 2g bottles and are sold at $25. a pop in a large array of iridescent colours. A prime example of the classy look using iridescent glitter is this one

As you can see it looks as though she is almost glowing and glimmering in the sun, not like silver surfer on the side here

Most times the glitter comes loose, so in an effort to avoid looking like silver surfer and anything along those lines, I've decided to give a few tips.

Tip no.1 Baby Oil
When applying loose glitter to the body, it is best to use pour some baby oil in the palm of your hand and then add some glitter to it, then rub it on your body, that way the glitter applies smoothly and doesn't come off.

or you can try :-

Tip no.2 Make your own glitter gel.

So you purchase your glitter and you studyin, boy dis ting reallll messy!!! So yuh wondering how I going and apply this. Well here's a lovely solution

• Fragrant body glitter

Things You Will Need:
½ cup Aloe Vera Gel
1 tbsp Fine Craft Glitter
10 drops Fragrant Oil or Essential Oil
Method:
Take a bowl and mix glitter dust in aloe vera gel well.
Put in a few drops of fragrant oil, essential oil or any perfume to make it fragrant.
Use the spoon to put it in an airtight container for storage purposes.

• Body glitter (no fragrance)

½ cup Aloe Vera Gel
1 Teaspoon Glycerin
2 Teaspoons Glitter
Metallic confetti (optional)

Mix gel and glycerin together, sprinkle in glitter and confetti and blend. Then spoon into container for storage.

N.B both Aloe Vera and glycerin are available at pharmacies. The fragant oil, can be available wherever they sell aromatherapy things, i think some pharmacies carry some.( not too sure).

Tip no.3 Spray on glitter

Check Saucy's post on Jerome Russell's spray on glitter, for easy application that covers eveywhere nicely. Available at Wonderful World.

I know you probably want to know where i got these recipes from so here are my sources
Body glitter gel

Fragrant body glitter gel

200 and counting!!!!

200 clicks and counting!!!! thanks for looking at my blog!!!!!!!

Make up from the readers!

Here are 2 pics rene17 sent me! Fab aren't they?!

High heeled BOOTS, flat BOOTS, knee length BOOT, ankle BOOTS, custom BOOTS...just BOOTS

Now I know there are some people preparing for Labour day Crop Over and Caribana, as DC carnival just went. The most typical sites like Go Jane, Cutesey Girl and others have mostly boots up to size 10. So what about the big foot sistas like myself who regular shoe size is 10?! I've learn't that most people associate big feet with plus size women...so I searched and Found

• So what if? This link gives a whole list of stores that you can get your boots from.

• One Stop plus

When purchasing boots it is noted that you should

• buy atleast a 1/2 larger than your original size

• purchase insoles such as Dr. Scholls (they work miracles i say!)

• make sure the heel height is no less than 1", thus giving yourself some heel and arch support

• If purchasing wedge heels over an inch be sure that these are platform...i.e the front is high too, that way preventing feet from falling forward.

• Try a boot with padding, if ready made, it makes the fit more comfy.

for more links for purchasing boots online and custom made, check Afro Chic's boots site

100 And counting!!!!

Oh my Gosh people, Carnival Addicts has made it past the 100 mark!!!!! Thanks to everyone that reads my blog!!! Feel free to comment, invite yuh friends, tante and yuh nenen to read it!!!

Band Launching Season has begun!!!

It's official, today, is July 1st, band launching seasons is now in session. Going first is Evolution at Club Zen this Friday.although yours truly will not be in attendance (CAPE still going on yuh know!) I will get pics! lol somehow! Now, here are the rest of launches that I know about! It is rumored that IP's launch date is August 19th. Not quite sure yet, but we'll see!


July

• 13th - Kaotic - Life Unleashed

• 19th - Spice - The Missing Ingredient

• 26th - TRIBE - Birds of a Feather

August

• 1st - Ronnie & Caro - Bakanal

• 16th - Harts

• 16th - D Krewe- IERE Virgin Paradise

September

• 7th - Pulse 8 - Hot, Hot, Hot

• 21st - Genesis

• 24th - Trini Revellers - A Tribute to Trinidad and Tobago

* the ones in deep red are what I will be attending

Behind a headpiece lies a beautiful face : Part 4 - Keepin it simple

So these pics were taken from Toronto Lime. I am in love with this first picture. it wasn't much but it made her look sexy.