tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10573656630319795852024-03-05T07:57:42.282-04:00shellsBlogging about odds and ends, CARNIVAL etc, etc. Whatever's on my mind may get blogged about.shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-60539296040739458372014-03-01T20:38:00.000-04:002014-03-01T20:38:15.172-04:00Carnival Season 2014First post for 2014...so as is obligatory "Happy New Year"!!!
I've not done much feting this Carnival season.
Also it's the first year in ever that i collected on the absolute LAST day of collection!
This year as well, I am feeling seriously unorganised...so unlike my usual well-prepared self.
Let's see:
Costume - check
Tuesday Boots - check
Wearing Monday - who knows?!!
Shoes for Monday - shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-11321043376868567622013-08-11T20:28:00.000-04:002013-08-11T20:28:03.451-04:00YUMA 2014 Launch 'Cirque' - The ReviewComing out from the slumber...a brief review.
Rating Scale 1 to 5. 1 absolute crud, 5 fabulous
The Event: YUMA Launch of their 2014 presentation "Cirque"
Venue: Hasley Crawford National Stadium
Date: August 10th 2013
Time: 10:30pm to 5am (I think)
Price: $300 per person
The Review:
Bar - shit! Yes drinks were free, but...The bar served White Oak rum, Black Label shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-4490901091119938342013-06-04T22:33:00.001-04:002013-06-04T22:33:16.780-04:00Checking inMay 31st 2013 marked the end of my 1st year of a 2 year programme M.Sc. in Project Management.
It was a rough year...the 1st semester wasn't as horrible as I anticipated, but the 2nd semester more than made up for it. I mean, exams finished May 16th and I was STILL working on assignments...le sigh.
But...i have completed the 1st year.
And now patiently await exam and coursework results, so I'll shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-48742325071443377042013-01-28T21:55:00.002-04:002013-01-28T21:58:57.242-04:00The 'Greens' MonsterHi all...I've come out of under the rock I've been hiding under to repost a blog entry that I soooo completely agree with. I could not have said it any better.
"So its the day after Pan Semis or the Semi final round of the Panorama competition and my facebook news feed is buzzing with posts and pictures from the event. Its no surprise that the posts about the lime and how much alcohol was shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-73124663393823319652012-09-23T17:57:00.001-04:002012-09-23T17:57:56.741-04:00A September to rememberWell...what do yuh know....it's seriously doubtful that I'll be playing mas next year.
Siiiighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...take a few minutes and soak that in.
Yep, it is true..."I, Shells, will NOT be in costume on the road Carnival Monday and Tuesday 2013"
I want to cry!shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-7285313438860903392012-06-03T19:35:00.004-04:002012-06-03T19:52:43.530-04:00An update and stuffOye...
It's been a couple months since my last post, sorry!
Soo a quick update is in order:
Possible band switch is in the works...about 60% probability at the moment. Band launches and happenings over the next few months will be deciding factor...stay tuned
At least one band has re-imaged themselves and are now known as Paparazzi Carnival, and have ALREADY had their 2013 media shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-79883220520727964062012-03-05T14:04:00.003-04:002012-03-05T14:04:19.641-04:00Quick UpdateI have a couple more fete reviews and my wrap-up review of Carnival 2012 to do still...yessss ah sticking I know.
Anyways, hope you have recovered, or are recovering from the Carnival Tabanca...and from the nasty flu that's been going around post-Carnival.
My reviews and wrap-up post will be done soon.
Hope Carnival 2012 was good to you :-)shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-76103572716944039002012-02-28T17:31:00.000-04:002012-02-28T17:31:34.477-04:00Review - Yuma's NEON
Event: Yuma's Neon
Location: Queen's Park West was stated on the flyer. The ticket had Queen's Park West as well. The actual venue was Queen's Royal College Courtyard. No complaints...BUT if that's the venue, advertise as such nah!
Date: February 11th 2012
Ambience/Layout: Loved the lighting...neon lights lit up the QRC facade and entrance. Lights were still being shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-89470473238837773472012-02-18T15:15:00.003-04:002012-02-18T15:15:29.905-04:00Review - Army Fete
Event: Army Fete...d safest fete
Location: Queen's Park Savannah
Date: February 10th 2012
The promo: Take a read and check the FB page
Ambience: I was in the SIG section (Specially Invited Guests)...to the left of back stage.
Layout: SIG was to the left of backstage, VIP was to the right of backstage. General was HUGE!!! Only downside of the setup was shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-16762568986172378872012-02-18T14:35:00.002-04:002012-02-18T14:35:26.223-04:00Review - KES in concert
Event: KES in Concert @ Normandie Under the Trees
Location: Normandie Hotel, St. Ann's
Date: Fenruary 9th 2012
Ambience: Under the gorgeous trees in Normandie's courtyard...
Layout: Chairs were available for those that wanted to sit, lots of folks went up in front the stage. It had rained earlier so there were spots of soft ground...but all in all the shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-87574711633870730592012-02-14T11:22:00.002-04:002012-02-14T11:22:07.700-04:00Review - Hott 93's 'Inferno'
Event: HOTT 93's Inferno
Location: Pier2
Date: January 27th 2012
Ambience: Bleh! That about sums it up.
Layout: Before I go further let me just state that I'm glad we paid for VIP quite simply because VIP was to the front i.e. right in front the stage. General was just beyond VIP separated by a fence.
Food/drinks: Food and bars were set up around the perimeter...shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-39230778350030398042012-02-04T13:01:00.001-04:002012-02-04T13:01:32.795-04:002012 Costume Distribution SchedulesAll released yesterday, and beginning on Thursday 9th February for TRIBE and YUMA, Saturday 11th February 2012 for BLISS.
Additional info for TRIBE's collection:
If you have purchased a costume from someone OR you are collecting a costume for someone, please ensure that you walk with:
· A letter signed&ttshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00829761302031622878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-24996303263955250812012-01-24T12:21:00.002-04:002012-02-28T17:08:20.639-04:00Reviews - times two (HNC Vintage and ONE Fete)Yep folks, two reviews.
One of a Carnival show and the other of a fete.
First up: HNC's "Vintage Fuh So!" on Friday January 20th
Anyone who knows about secondary schools in PoS, already knows that HNC is always different. So many schools doing all-inclusive fetes, what does HNC do? A Carnival show, a VINTAGE Carnival show at that.
This was the 7th year that they've been having the show, first shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-11298814268525571902012-01-22T11:56:00.003-04:002012-01-22T11:56:54.725-04:00Less than a month to go...Just about 28 days to day till Carnival Monday 2012
I made an impromptu visit to Wonderful World yesterday. If I didn't know better I would have sworn Carnival was next week! If yuh see people...buying glittery stuff, makeup galore, and d giveaways..papa yo.
One of the giveaways was a 'lookbook' (received with purchase of $99 and over)...this was essentially pages and pages of items ttshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00829761302031622878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-67581439205823313652012-01-04T13:56:00.001-04:002012-01-04T13:56:35.759-04:00Happy New Year 2012Sooo what I'm a couple days late...better late than never!
Hope your Christmas was Merry (we still in the Christmas season btw...thus gifts are still welcomed!!)
Hope your Ole Years into New Years celebrations were as expected, and best wishes that '...the worst of 2012, is better than the best of 2011..' to paraphrase a greeting I received
So anyways, that's two countdowns done...two to go.
shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-68683854828878320992011-12-20T14:00:00.000-04:002011-12-20T14:00:12.091-04:00The Countdown is ON!It is December 20th 2011...
CHRISTMAS
There are 4 days, I repeat, FOUR DAYS, till Christmas 2011!
Go finish Christmas shopping now!
Finish clean the house, baking still has to be done...
Who delivering pastelles for me?
OL' YEARS 2011/NEW YEARS 2012
Whether you celebrate the ending of the year, or the ushering in of the new...there are 11 days left to get there.
You celebrating at home, ttshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00829761302031622878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-83290963452162027992011-12-15T13:05:00.000-04:002011-12-15T13:24:05.519-04:00StuffSooo, have I mentioned how much I like to get emails from TRIBE?
Well, let me correct that now:
I love these little emails...make me smile almost always. First there's this one
About 2 weeks early, but much appreciated.
Also in that email was this lovely lovely little gem:
I doubt that I'll be paying off my costume before December 31st 2012 (Fast Track collection is sooo cool though), ttshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00829761302031622878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-8550198590973961222011-12-13T17:48:00.007-04:002011-12-13T18:00:23.157-04:00That extra touch of Glamour for CarnivalFrom TCD's blog today I saw this great post.This is soooo adorable and glamorous...Great addition to your Monday wear to make it special.Or as someone on FB indicated, a great touch for their wedding ensemble.Contact the artist on her Facebook page.Pic is from www.trinidadcarnivaldiary.comttshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00829761302031622878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-75930853409181692011-12-01T19:38:00.001-04:002011-12-01T19:48:33.650-04:00Random Stuff
I was going through some old emails the other day and found this
gem
...thought I'd share it with you folks.
Enjoy!
WORDS
OF ADVICE
Don't
date because you are desperate.
Don't
marry because you are miserable.
Don't
have kids because you think your genes are superior.
Don't
philander because you think you are irresistible.
Don't
associate with people you can't trust.
Don't
shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-4351784408996366662011-11-03T00:33:00.000-04:002011-11-03T00:33:13.154-04:00Carnival 2012 Countdown is on...It's just over 100 days till Carnival Monday 2012!
Some things to ponder:
Have you registered in that section/band of your choice?
What are ya waiting on?!
There are soooo many options to choose from, bikini and beads bands, traditional-mishallesque, alternative and haute coutre. Lots and lots to choose from
Started looking at, or already purchased your boots?
Are ya going bootsshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-76625994772164180162011-10-24T10:43:00.009-04:002011-11-03T00:14:32.442-04:00K2K Alliance 2012 Presentation "The Waters – Seas of Consciousness”This band launched a while back and can be found at their website and on facebook
Their concept to seems to be haute coutre of the marse-style bands.
The depiction of the prototypes on the models all link to the theme and the section names. Should be interesting to see this translated to a full band on the road.
This costume appeals to me the most
Something about it...just calls my name :-)
ttshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00829761302031622878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-26743376378250012872011-10-05T22:38:00.000-04:002011-10-05T22:38:25.369-04:00Anya for Project Runway Fan FavouriteOnce you've been following Project Runway Season 9, you would know that Anya has been in the lead more or less since episode 1.
She is now no longer in the lead...some of us have our theories on why, but no matter.
Getting her back in the lead is easy.
I'm not gonna type it all over...click on Saucy's most recent post for instructions.
Basically, type #pr9anya at the end of each and EVERY shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-33670971084002589732011-09-08T02:46:00.003-04:002011-09-08T02:47:35.582-04:002012 Registered...and moreGot that official receipt email the other day..I am registered to play in TRIBE 2012. Section will be revealed at a later date though.
These are my fav TRIBE costumes
TRIBE - Cyprus (Fl)
TRIBE - Ibiza (Bl)
TRIBE - Sun City (Bl without collar)
TRIBE - Vegas (Bl, collar is standard)
As usual, I am not playing with a 'crew'...too many people, too many variables, too much, shellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-82523622759525661282011-09-04T20:05:00.001-04:002011-09-04T20:05:24.801-04:00Carnival customisation services 2012Over the past few years reading Sauce's blog I kept seeing post after post on decorating boots, bras, Monday wear options, blinged out cups etc etc. Other than boot decorating I was not even aware that people did all these things for Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
Yep, I was a Carnival Diva n00b!.
Last year was the first year I even wore boots to play mas...this year I had my boots decoratedshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057365663031979585.post-72011606810057980892011-08-25T19:34:00.004-04:002011-08-25T19:38:58.649-04:00IPMas 2012 - HeroesIsland People Mas' 2012 presentation is titled 'Heroes'.
As mentioned in my Band Launch Review post, many of the costumes presented were horrendous!
Since the launch, IPMas has done something very very commendable.
They reviewed the feedback on their Facebook page. Noted that many many masqueraders were discouraged and disappointed by the designs portrayed.
What did IPMas do inshellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.com0