Kirk Thomas Makeup Artistry - Carnival Collection

Another makeup artist who is, unfortunately, fully booked for Carnival 2010 is Kirk Thomas, however I am showcasing a few of the looks from his creative work entitled Carnival Collection 2010. Kirk has intimated that these are inspirational looks, and even with the gem work the makeup underneath must still be stunning and beautiful:

Kirk is my  personal makeup artist of choice for Carnival 2010, I loved his work last year and promptly booked for me and my friends on Ash Wednesday. If you are interested in contacting Kirk Thomas Makeup Artisrty, check out his Facebook Group or  email beautymakeupart@hotmail.com

Jaycees Carnival Queens

Miss Belmont - Anastasia Monique Belfour

Miss Couva - Desiree-Ann Kirsel Bedeau

Miss Santa Cruz- Christine Raeburn

Miss Gasparillo - Misty Fiddler

Miss Barataria - Rachel John

Miss Pleasantville - Cherrese De Abreau

Miss St. Augustine - Diana Mahraj

After more than 30 years of absence from the Carnival Calendar the Jaycees Carnival Queen Show is set to take place on 10 February 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom. After a revitalization of the organisation in 2008, members of the chamber decided to resurrect the show after hearing much about its history in Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival. At the Media Launch held at Mango Media, Dere Street, former Miss Trinidad and Tobago Faye Alibocus gave her endorsement for the show and did the official sashing of the participants. Seven delegates will compete for the title and the winner will be the representative of Trinidad and Tobago at an International Pageant.

The Show will be hosted on a much smaller scale, with emphasis on standard and quality. The biggest and probably most important change though, is the decision to align the show with a cause. The Committee has decided to use the show as a catalyst to increase awareness of persons living with disabilities and have thus partnered with the National Centre for Persons living with Disabilities. The theme of the show is “Beauty with Compassion……Making a difference in the Lives of the differently abled.

For those who may not know, the Carnival Queen Show was a part of Carnival history in Trinidad and Tobago having been a staple of Dimanche Gras night in the 1950s until the Government appointed Carnival Development Committee handed over control of the pageant to the Jaycees in 1959. The show was then moved to the Oval on Carnival Saturday night until its return to the Queens Park Savannah in 1963 until it ended in 1971.

The committee has received support from the National Carnival Commission, National Lotteries Control Board and other various entities but encourages Corporate Trinidad and Tobago to contribute to the cause of the show.

If you would like more information about Jaycees Carnival Queen Show or JCI Trinidad and Tobago please call Jeremiah David at 486-9937 or email Jeremiah at jc.jeremiah@gmail.com.

Bacchanal Factory Feedback

Last night was the first of an eight week Carnival Series on Synergy TV, Bacchanal Factory, a collaboration between Triniscene.com and Scorch Magazine. The hour long show featured segments with Hypa Hoppa , Ronnie Mc Intosh and of course my little gossip blurb that ended the show.

So, since I know many of you tuned in to the Bacchanal Factory based on the numbers logged on the blog chat box, what are your  thoughts, criticism or comments on the show? Since I am involved in the feature I will reserve MY opinion and look forward to yours!

Bacchanal Factory.. bringing the bacchanal or bored to tears?

TRIBE Update

TRIBER's take note, especially  of the new work out session  Digicel  Burn for masqueraders, which started LAST Monday though we are just getting the email;  so that means if I were interested I missed out on TWO sessions, why even bother to mention this in the email TRIBE, I am just saying, kind of a LATE with that bit of information!

And, has anyone ever used the costume delivery service? If you have please leave a comment on if you think it was worth it, personally, I want to collect my costume in person just so I can make SURE it looks like what was advertised  and I get every single piece in my box, I mean who will I  complain to (read argue with)  if I have issues with the costume, the delivery boy?

FURTHER PAYMENTS
The deadline for costume payments is Friday 22nd Jan

Online: Credit Card Only (VISA & Mastercard)

Mas Camp: No cheques or credit cards accepted

Mas Camp Opening Hours: Mon - Fri, 12noon-5pm

After Friday any outstanding balances can be paid during distribution at Cascadia
No cheques or credit cards will be accepted at Cascadia

COSTUME DISTRIBUTION
Our costume distribution is scheduled to begin in early February.

The costume distribution schedule will be released via e-mail, newspapers and our website by the end of January.

All masqueraders must present a picture ID to collect their costume.

COSTUME RE-SALES/ COLLECTION
The deadline for costume transfers was December 31st 2009.

If you have purcahsed a costume from someone and it has not been transfered to you on our system OR you are collecting a costume for someone, please ensure that you walk with:

A letter signed by the costume owner authorizing you to collect.

A copy of costume owner's picture ID.

Costumes will not be released to persons without these documents.

COSTUME DELIVERY
The deadline for Costume Delivery requests has been extended to this FRIDAY 22nd JANUARY.

If you would like to request the Costume Delivery Service, please send an email to sales@carnivaltribe.com with the subject "REQUEST DEL" by 5pm on Friday 22nd Jan. This email must contain you delivery address and contact information.

Delivery Available to:

POS &environs - TT$150

Outside POS (East to Arima/South to San Fernando) - TT$200

If you have already requested and paid for the Costume Delivery Service, please send an email to sales@carnivaltribe.com with the subject "2010 COST DEL" to confirm your delivery address and contact information.

Please Note: Costumes must be paid in full to qualify for this service.

We People International

Seems like if you want a costume for $1500.00TT and under you should be headed to San Fernando! We People International has launched their Carnival 2010 presentation "A Mural By The Sea" for South mas and you can check out the nine section band on it's website for more costume photos and prices. I have to say it is nice to see what the options are for mas outside of Port of Spain and I only wish more of the regional Carnivals would showcase their offerings for the public as well.

Tune In To The Bacchanal Factory Tonight!

Tune in to Synergy TV tonight, January 20th ,at 10PM for the first installment of Bacchanal Factory, a showcase of Carnival Coverage with a difference! The show will run with a new episode for the next few weeks so mark it on your viewing schedule. For those of you overseas, you can view Synergy  on Jump TV.

From stalking Soca Artistes to setting their wits and skills (in whatever area) against Scorch Magazine's Nial Royal to Ronnie Mc Intosh  revealing something about Carnival History, be prepared to be entertained..

Plus I, Saucy, will be bringing you  you all "the sauce" and skeletons of the Carnival season; am I going to reveal myself.. or not? Only one way to find out!

Hypa Hoppa will be at the fetes for  your regular artiste bounce up chat and fete coverage ............tonight, you know what station your television has to be on for all the bacchanal!

Bacchanal Factory, 10PM.. Synergy TV.


*If you miss the first episode it repeats on Friday and Sunday at 10PM

The Makeup Artist Tsahi Baxter

Today's featured makeup atrist, Tsahi 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).

Contact Info: Cell: 790-0219
Email: teaserhi@gmail.com

THE MAKEUP ARTIST (http://www.teaserhi.blogspot.com)

Carnival Updates

We are counting down the weeks to Carnival, months of planning and anticipation is coming to a head very soon.

Distribution for TRIBE takes place first week in February, details of the schedule will be posted on the website (and sent via email) last week in January. Spice will be distributing at the Hilton Hotel, I was told. D Krewe is now offering a FREE Beyonce concert ticket (general admission) with every new costume registration; not a bad promotion at all!

There are two Carnival Mixes to get you in the know with the latest soca ;Private Ryan's Brainwash,visit his website for the download link  and Mas Jumbies Road DJSoca Mix.

Beach House tickets went on sale yesterday and speaking about where to buy tickets, I get lots of email on this subject, you can try Ticket Federation and Caribbean Box Office if you need to purchase tickets online.

And for all those wondering where are my fete reviews so far, well, I am sure I made the point that fetes are WAY too expensive for me to afford every weekend this year . I do NOT usually get complementaries or free tickets to fetes, as much as that is hard to believe, so sorry to say the reviews will come based upon which events I end up going to.

I am only paying out of pocket for two fetes for the season, those are Panorama Semis (that is now considered a fete) and Vale Breakfast Party ( I got tickets!). Anything else I am going to will be for FREE. That was not an endorsement for the two previous mentioned events by the way! So, sorry to say you will have to wait for those fete reviews unless I get invited to events in the interim. For all the fuss folks make about what fetes are mentioned on the blog you would think the invites would be pouring in to their events right? WRONG!

Finally, in TRIBE Toronto news, the band launch is scheduled for April 24th, 2010; I cannot wait to see what the costumes look like for Caribana!

The Show Must Go On- Machel Opens For Beyonce

Fete promoters must be seething at the latest announcement that Machel Montano, currently taking a hiatus from Carnival 2010, will be the opening act for the Beyonce "I Am" concert on February 18th.

Confirmed in a press conference with TSTT executive vice-president of mobile services Lisa Agard and the soca superstar, all plans for the concert are going full steam ahead despite the controversy and protests that have arisen since the announcement of the fact that TSTT is the sponsor of the concert. Machel Montano will have an hour long opening set while Beyonce is scheduled to perform for 90 minutes.

Other rumours of Beyonce participating in Trinidad's Carnival was also put to rest as Lisa Agard also stated that Beyonce will not be in Trinidad during Carnival Monday and Tuesday as she is scheduled to perform in Peru on Tuesday night.

Interesting developments, especially since Liz Montano denied that Machel was hired for Beyonce, five days ago. Lets see how many people are going to boycott Carnival  fetes to attend Beyonce with this latest development!

Natasha's Professional Makeup & Aesthetician Services

Today's featured makeup artist, Natasha's Professional Makeup & Aesthetician services:

Airbrushing

Makeup only carnival monday is $150.00TT

Makeup Only on carnival Tuesday $275.00 TT

Makeup and Eyelashes or Jewels only $300.00TT

the works on Tuesday is $375.00 TT ,
(eyelashes, design ,jewels, glitter)

Gems $45.00 TT ,eyelashes ,$45.00TT ,

makeup and eyelashes for sale also

Located in ST James

Contact: natashamakeupforyou@yahoo.ca or Facebook Group.

Mc Farlane's Crew RE'JOUVERT

Here is something new coming from the crew working at Brian Mc Farlane's Mas Camp; a j'ouvert band called "Re-Jouvert" and their Carnival 2010 presentation "Re J'Ouvert-Nation":

There is little information on where the mas camp is located and how to get in contact with the band leaders, however you can check out their Facebook Group if interested.

Carnival Makeup by Dixie Ann John

Today's featured makeup artist is Dixie Ann John who is providing airbrush services as well as Carnival Makeup:

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  via  website www.dixieannjohn.com or proairbrushmakeup@gmail.com to get final quote.

Note - a light breakfast and beverage station will be available.

Cosmeticon Prime Makeup Services

Today's featured makeup artist is Cosmeticon Prime with makeup looks for Carnival, here are some shots from her updated portfolio:

Carnival 2K10 Services Price List:

For the benefit of clients who need makeup services performed for parties, fetes and other events, at Home makeup services are being offered from mid-January to Carnival Sunday night. Clients who are unable to meet appointments on Carnival Monday and Tuesday mornings and wish to have their makeup services performed at home (Carnival Sunday night or Carnival Monday night) will also receive a 'Carnival Pack', this would include: Jewels, Adhesive and adhesive remover and fix-it spray. Any Carnival Pak can be customized to meet the clients' needs. At Home services for events can be made by appointment for the Carnival Season beginng mid-January - February 2010, cost based on nature of service requested.

Eye Lashes : TT$50 per person (Basic Lashes) - TT$125 and up per person (Premium Lashes).

Stretch Mark Cover: TT$150 and up

Full Makeup application (including all the above services) TT$350 and up.

Face Makeup only TT$250
* All makeup services are airbrush*

Carnival Monday and Tuesday Services include: Airbrush makeup, Jewels, Body glitter, Basic False Eye Lash Application. Stretch mark and scar cover available at an additional cost to Basic services, and only by prior notification when making initial appointment.

Airbrush makeup for both days : $375

Airbrush makeup for 1 day $225.

All applications include, jewels, glitter and eye lash application.

There will be Custom/Premium Eye Lashes available for an additional cost e.g. colored and metallic, the lashes included with the eye lash application will be basic lashes.

To contact Cosmeticon Prime:www.cosmeticonprime.com or check out the Facebook Group.

*Please note, if you are a makeup artist with availabilty for Carnival and would like to be featured send an email with photos of your work as well as what your price and package entails to trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com

All Spice Clearing The Air

With rumours that TRIBE Toronto is the band formerly known as All Spice and that Curtis Eustace is somehow involved comes a press release from All Spice informing everyone where their affiliations lie for Caribana 2010. Imagine Trinidad Carnival is not even over, and the Caribana bacchanal has started already!

NEW YEAR NEW BEGINNINGS

THE ALL SPICE family hopes that everyone and their families had a bright and prosperous 2009 and wishes the best for 2010.

We would like to thank each and every one of you for sharing your 2009 Mas experience with us and look forward to the forthcoming years. As the All Spice family grows, we continue to enhance our relationship with you, fostered on trust and open communication. On this premise we wish to update you on some exciting news.

The All Spice team (excluding Mr. Andre de Freitas) has merged together with the well renowned Saldenah Mas K Club to bring you 2 Exclusive sections in the band for the upcoming Soctiabank’s Caribana Festival. Others to follow include - but are not limited to: Soca Vibes, Tiptronik, Huey Flex and Jugglers from Trinidad & Tobago (Mr. Barry Perryman). We would like to extend a warm thanks to the Saldenah Mas camp for giving us the opportunity to join the organization as we look forward to a picture perfect 2010 Caribana!

This year {in May}, Saldenah launches with the theme of “Portraits” and although they say ‘pictures are worth a thousand words’, we promise All Spice’s two special sections: Portraits of Indonesia & Portraits of India, are guaranteed to leave you speechless. With the brilliant and vibrant designs of Mr. Darly Cox, the same individual who hand crafted our beautiful line-up for 2009, will yet again capture your eyes with a glistening array of explosive colours as we paint a new legacy into 2010.

The All Spice team extends their best to you and your families and hopes to see you at the band launch.

Again many thanks for your continued support, dedication and loyalty to All Spice Mas family.

Warmest Regards,

Curtis Eustace, Godfrey Wickham

Rodney Minguel, Daryl Cox (Boston)

Fall In With Fall Out

 FALL OUT ((Friends Are Long Lasting) takes place on Tuesday February 9th at Santa Margarita, St Augustine, tickets cost  $425.00TT.

Always good to see new options for fetes in the East! Check out the flyer below and Facebook Event for more details:

click for larger view

Makeup By Risse

Though she is fully booked for Carnival, today's featured makeup artist, Makeup By Risse (Cherisse Amoroso) is sharing her looks for TRIBE's Zari:

Zari Floor Member

Zari Frontline

Cherisse does makeup and eyelash application for every occasion but has intimated that it is her desire to see women have their makeup done professionally for fetes as it is her belief that makeup completes the look of perfection from head to toe. Consequently, Make Up By Risse will be offering the option of  fete makeup throughout the Carnival season.

For a view of her portfiolio with even more makeup looks check out the facebook group Makeup By Risse.

Bookings can be made by contacting (868) 468 -3360 or via  email:  risse_makeup@yahoo..com. Cherisse works out of Westmoorings but is also available for house calls upon request.

Photography by Laura Ferreira; www.lauraferreira.com

Beach House 2010

The price has been revealed and confirmed at $750.00TT..I am thinking I might just go this year!

click for larger view

Faces By Ria

Ladies, if you are still looking for a professional Make Up Artist for Carnival there are still a few with spaces available. Try out the new search feature on the blog, powered by google, to get a listing of previous posts done on makeup artists for Carnival. Today I feature Ria Singh of Faces By Ria.

All-inclusive package which includes sandwiches, pastries, fruits, drinks, tea, coffee, makeup, rhinestones to match costume, feathers, lashes (all kinds), artwork on face, free parking, a comfortable & secure venue and ABSOLUTELY NO WAITING!!!

The cost is $375.00 per day OR $700.00 for both days.

A downpayment of $300.00 PER DAY is necessary to secure your spot

Contact: Ria - (868) 680-3933, singh_ria@hotmail.com or visit the website www.facesbyria.com

Carlton Savannah Carnival Rates

Carlton Savannah now has reduced rates for Carnival, no minimum number of nights required for booking, click on the flyers below for more information:

Fete Calender - Updated

Ticket Federations boasts that this is THE most accurate fete calender out, click here to download it from their website:

Caribbean Carnivals - British Airways Commercial (the other version!)

I love it!!!

Carnival Designated Driver

I thought this might be of interest to those of you needing taxi services over the Carnival period:

Carnival Designated Driver

This service is geared towards safely transporting party goers to and from fetes during the carnival season. With the implementation of the breathalyser and the hefty fines associated, this service will be of great value for those who will be drinking at parties.

It's also excellent for those who do not have their own vehicles, or who prefer not to drive.

Below are the standard rates that apply for pick up and drop off (return trip):

4 persons - TT$300

3 persons - TT$250

2 persons - TT$200

1 person - TT$150

Please note that this service is geographically restricted as follows: East up to Trincity; West up to Glencoe; and Central up to Chaguanas.

All bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance to determine availability, provide directions and discuss any other pertinent information.

Please note that all persons requesting this service will be thoroughly screened for security reasons.

CDD is run by a full-time working professional female driver. She has a clean driving record with no accidents to date

Please email us @ carnivaldesignateddriver@gmail.com to book your service for the upcoming weekend. Or call 1-868-301-7613.

Vale Breakfast Party Is Sold Out

If you were hoping for tickets to The Vale Breakfast Party unless you already have them in hand please note the fete is SOLD OUT and I heard, through unconfirmed sources, that there is a waiting list of 4000 people! So, who got their tickets and who is on the waiting list?

TRIBE Toronto

Guess who is going to Caribana?

Every summer thousands gather to celebrate Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival (CARIBANA) festivities. To no surprise 2010 is shaping up to offer the most illustrious surprise yet. As if the multitude of upcoming festival events was not enough to stir excitement, a long awaited band will be making its first ever appearance down the Lakeshore. The Trinidad Mas band known as TRIBE has announced its grand entrance into the festivities for CARIBANA 2010.

Bringing their inimitable Carnival experience from the streets of Trinidad, TRIBE challenges Toronto to envision a Carnival which redefines the possibilities and offers the unexpected. From prestigious parties, flavorful concerts and luscious costumes, TRIBE has come to reshape the very essence of CARIBANA. Although launch dates have yet to be released, the anticipation is in the air.

Plum Flower Creations Carnival 2010 Collection

I am loving the headbands by Plum Flower Creations as part of the Carnival Collection!

Perfect for Monday or even Tuesday as an additional accessory to your costume.

Check out Plum Flower Creations online or the Plum Flower Facebook Group for more head bands and accessories to match your costume or oufit.

Triniscene Live Feed Back

I must say that I totally enjoyed Triniscene's live coverage of Amnesia last evening. Imagine being able to "go" to a fete, live, whether you are freezing your butt off in Orlando or New York and share that experience witrh friends around the globe. So, do you want more live coverage of events?

Vote in the poll now!

Live Stream of Fetes..
	Not feeling it, live stream sucks
	Feeling it.. bring on more fetes!
	Don't care
pollcode.com free polls

Amnesia Coming To You Live on Triniscene!

Last weekend Triniscene brought you live from TRIBE Ice and d this weekend you can tune in for more live coverage of the fetes as they bring you streaming video from Island People's Amnesia. Check out  Live.triniscene.com at 5:00PM (local time), today January 10th.

 I think this may be the only way some of us would actually be able to afford these fetes!

click for larger view

Spice Up The Sauce!

I had decided not to mention anything about Spice on the blog anymore since their masqueraders are getting all upset over COMMENTS left on the blog by alleged TRIBE supporters (as if there are not comments left  by masqueraders in other bands as well ) however it is getting pretty tiring now that I have to keep repeating myself on their Facebook group to have the entire post deleted by Administrators so I will say this here in response to this new Anti -Saucy -Anti -Spice sentiment:

click for large view

Let me be clear  in my response to "Tisha So Classy Johnson" since me and my blog have been a hot topic of conversation on Spice's Facebook group the past few weeks.

In response to the rumour that Spice has 200 people that was NEVER stated by ME, Saucy Diva aka The Sauce. In the comments section someone who goes under the name "Mas Jumbie" was the first one to bring up Spice registration  figures. I do not know who Mas Jumbie is or what band, if any, they are affiliated with. As with all comments that are posted on this blog for ALL bands once they are not advertising, spamming,derogatory,disrespecting the owner of this website, inflammatory,irrelevant,rude,profane, verbal attacks and/or defaming anyone's character they get equal opportunity to be aired, I do not censor them.

If you, the masquerader/supporter of the band in question are upset by the comments you are free to feel that way , but when ranting and raving about the comments do not get confused and misdirect your accusations that I  am maligning your band and numbers registered.

I think every single band has gotten their bit of spicy fire from The Sauce, including my "beloved" TRIBE who got the worst costume review of Carnival 2010,so if you cannot stand the fire get out of the kitchen! As for the "declining popularity" of this blog; listen Miss Classy, not only has the readership of this blog grown in leaps and bounds, but I get more hits, visits and page views per day than there are masqueraders registered in YOUR band, so marinate on that fact for a while.

If each visitor to Trinidad Carnival Diary yesterday signed up with Spice the band would have been sold out in one day!  It is also amazing to me that this BORING blog could ignite so much  furore over at the Spice group on Facebook! Well, there is nothing like BAD publicity so here is hoping Spice The Band , who by the way have never had anything negative to say about The Sauce, gets something positive from all this misdirected hoopla by their masqueraders and free publicity on The Blog and that  they do reach their targeted number of masqueraders for Carnival 2010!

The Sauce is over and out and will have nothing more to say about this topic!

Sweatproof Your Carnival Makeup

One of the readers of my blog, who plays with Harts and also owns a very successful business designing Competition Suits for body building women called Passion Fruit Designs,sent me this youtube video to share with everyone:

In the tutorial  she tests out her makeup at the gym to see how well it holds up to sweating and I am loving that she is even wearing her Carnival Hair in the video!

Bar Tenders Gone Wild - Monday Night Mas

Monday Night Mas is back on the agenda, after a long haitus, for Carnival 2010 and here is the first band I have seen advertised taking part. It is called Bar Tenders Gone Wild and you can even register online at their website.

click for larger view of flyer

Silent Morning Breakfast Cruise

click for larger view

NYCV and Back 2 Basic Ent. PRESENT

SILENT MORNING TRINIDAD

Carnival Friday Breakfast Boatride

FRIDAY FEB 12TH 2010

TREASURE QUEEN

Pier II, Chaguaramas, Trinidad

BOARDING TIME: 8 AM

SAILING TIME: 9 AM

MUSIC BY:

JUGGLERS

BACK2BASIC

PRIVATE RYAN

$200 TT/ $35 US

Casual and Sexy Attire

COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST SERVED 8 AM- 9 AM

MORE INFO

718 | 496 | 5903

917 | 214 | 3647

868 | 329 | 4302

868 | 785 | 3900

868 | 766 | 8199

868 | 466 | 8132

* Vessel departs promptly. Boarding commences one hour before departure.

* WE reserve the right to refuse admission.

* Each ticket holder is allowed to B.Y.O.B. (bring your own bottle).

*NO Glass Bottles, Metal Cutlery OR Coolers.

Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses...

Spice Sold Out Online

Spicy news from Spice, they are SOLD OUT online:

Hello Spice crew,

The Spice Online Store is now SOLD OUT!!! We would like to thank our international masqueraders for your continued support.

This year we welcome our international Spice crew from The Caribbean, U.S., Canada, England, Australia, Japan, Dubai and New Zealand to mention a few.

If you missed your opportunity to register online, you can still registerby simply contacting our office. For further information, feel free to contact our office @ 1 (868) 222-0475 or email us at admin@spicecarnivalband.com.

See you on the road as we take The Spice Route!!!