Xotic Eyes

For the do it yourself Divas these extreme make up designs for eyes by Xotic Eyes might be right up your alley. The kit comes with everything you need to create a dramatic look, including eye lashes. The price ranges from $12.99 to $24.99 US and the designs are reusable. Check out the video below for how to apply and a sample of some of the looks in the slide show, much more available on several websites, including Amazon.com

http://badkittyexoticwear.com/shop/makeupbodyart-c-142.html?page=1&sort=20a

http://www.xoticeyes.com/catalogue.html

http://www.summitfashions.com/category/accessories.a-xotic-eyes/

You can even check out the body art!

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Eye Candy

So I went to West Mall yesterday to pick up my tights at Micles and popped into Eye Candy to see what Carnival accessories they have in stock. Well, the bad news is that they will not be carrying the sequined hot shorts that they sold last year, the good news is that they do have in stock the hot shorts pictured on the mannequin in gold, silver, pink and white for $89.00TT. You can also find the same shorts online for $9.99US as well as sequined shorts for $18.00Us at My Diva's Closet .

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Personally I did not find a wide variety of accessories as compared to Wonderful World which has the same stuff and more. In addition to body jewels, on sale are a variety of false eye lashes, glitter, coloured hair spray, makeup, sequined caps and feathered masks. Eye Candy also has the silky, matte, low waist tights at $45.00TT. If you are playing with Harts I was informed that Eye Candy got a sample of all their costumes and have accessories to match. The owner of Eye Candy, Tricia, plays with Harts as an individual religiously every year so she is the one stop shop for Harts' masqueraders.

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The one accessory Eye Candy carries and Wonderful World does not is shoes! They have these really cute sequined sneakers that come in silver, bronze and gold and are perfect for those not wanting boots but looking for something fancier than plain sneakers. The sneakers are priced at $250.00 TT.

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The only thing is that they are not leather, made in China from a synthetic material and felt somewhat stiff to me. I did not try them on so I have no clue how they feel on your feet, but if you are still looking for shoes they are worth checking out.

Wonderful World for Carnival Accessories

Yesterday I went to Trincity Mall and a few stores are already getting into the Carnival spirit with costumes in their display widows or decorating inside the store. Walking into Wonderful World Accessories was like walking into a Carnival Mecca!

If you need to plan your Monday wear they have a variety of hats, including Silver and Gold Cowboy Hats, as well as belts and hot shorts. They also have on sale the silicone gel inserts, stick on bras and invisible straps for those strapless costume bra tops that may need some additional support.

But, the bounty of Carnival “stuff” is makeup related! They have every imaginable colour of glitter mascara, glitter eye shadow, glitter body sprays, glitter dust, coloured hairsprays as well as regular eye shadow, lipstick and a variety of false eye lashes! From wild and crazy foil lashes to feathered lashes, they have many to choose from.

Finally, they have all types of body jewels and crystals. There are face crystals for eyelids, eyebrows, forehead and bindis. You will also find navel jewels, back jewels and even NIPPLE jewels! I also saw some fake tattoos as well as a variety of navel rings.

The only thing I did not see on display was mas tights, but possibility exists that they might even be selling those because I did not think to ask. On that note, I visited Micles to get a look at their mas tights and the cost is $40.00TT. They are low waist tights, matte, and come in four shades. I tried one of the samples on my hand and found it to be a match to my complexion; however I am not too sure that brand is what I bought last year. The package is labeled simply “Micles” so I am going to visit the Port of Spain Branch to see if they have a wider variety.

So if you are looking for Carnival Accessories to match your costume or to enhance your makeup you do not need to shop online, look no further than Wonderful World which has lots to choose from. What makes it great is that there are branches all over; you can find Wonderful World stores at Gulf City, Long Circular, Trincity and West Malls as well as downtown Port of Spain. The other store which also sells a host of Carnival items is Eye Candy in West Mall (next to the Hallmark store).