tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-326474742009-12-10T15:14:11.952-04:00<b>Trinidad Carnival Diary </b> <br> Disclaimer: This blog is not intended to influence anyone to play with any one Carnival band over the other. Even though I may be privy to information from many sources this does not influence my views and opinions;the views expressed are solely mine.This is a place to come and get a little carnival info (how ah buy it is how ah selling it), look at some costume pics, "listen" to me talk about mas and occasionally vent or speak my mind.Use with caution!Saucy aka "The Sauce"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00740546075922616502trinicarnivaldiary@yahoo.comBlogger2409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32647474.post-86432799257213341322009-12-10T06:30:00.001-04:002009-12-10T06:34:35.443-04:00

Carnival Kicks has now added apparel to their online Carnival accessory offering. Colors include Gold, Hot Pink, Neon Orange, Turquoise, Magenta and Red and they will also be getting sequined hot shorts in stock. The price range is from USD $15.95 - $22.50, check them out online at Carnival Kicks. In a related Monday Wear note, I found this sequined hot short set at Musotica, it comes in 5

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So, coming out of Island People's feedback forum, Roadworks 2, is the revelation that the band will be changing it's  former policy and will make a lunch stop for Carnival 2010: Check out the Meeting outcomes below from the last Road Works Session! ROAD WORKS 2 MEETING OUTCOMES.... Tell me the Honest Route! Should we go downtown? Yes, majority of the masqueraders would like to go downtown

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It's December and Harts is SOLD OUT, almost one month earlier than they did in 2009! Sources have informed me that not only does Harts have more sections for Carnival 2010, they also have 1500 MORE people than in 2009. Could this mean that other bands will be smaller? Only time will tell. If you are keeping score only two bands, out of 21 are SOLD OUT completely for Carnival 2010. Will

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Blue Devil Bachanal Mas pre launch of their 2010 Nottinghill Carnival presentation," Traditions", was held on Saturday. Here are photos from the launch  which depicts Traditional Mas from Trinidad Carnival:

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Photos from British Airways and Trinidad Development Company (TDC) promotional video shoot which took place on Saturday featuring costumes from TRIBE, Island People and Spice: I have to tell you, some of these costumes look fantastic in natural light, Charmeuse is gorgeous, Greece is very pretty and Mudra looks awesome. However Threads of Morocoo just fell flat

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This year in the  infamous "Outwitted, Outmaneuvered, Outplayed" post where I threw a cyber tantaturm about TRIBE's  proposed section lineup, which led to consequences beyond expectation, followers of this blog were surprised that the section lineup meant THAT much to me. Well, as in all things Carnival I take the placement of my section very, very seriously. I have observed certain trends

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Trinidadians have always enjoyed a certain "freedom" when it comes to alcohol consumption in this country; no one checks your ID to see if you are of legal age when you go to a bar or club, you can walk into any public space with opened alcohol in your possession and many a motorist have been seen casually driving with  one hand on the steering wheel and a beer in the other.  I guess this type

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Mas Jumbies has now officially launched the website for  L'Echo, Jouvert 2010, you can now register online for your section of choice. Jhalwa Carnival band also has a new spot on the world wide web http://jhalwacarnival.com/ for costume photos, information and registration. Interesting to note that the prices advertised for the female costumes are for small headpiece option, the larger will cost

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click to enlarge Carnival 2010 Season Passes T.L.C. Holders - $1000 (Card must be presented at time of purchase) Non -T.L.C. - $1100 Payment by cash only Season Passes Available at TRIBE Mas Camp & through Red Ants & TRIBE Committee

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Here is a listing of all the J'ouvert bands that have a fan page or group on Facebook as many of them do not have an independent website. Simply Jouvert QPCC J'ouvert Dirty Dozen J'ouvert Insomniacs D Image People Lords of Paint Silver Mudders Caesar Entertainment (Shades de J'ouvert) Bubble Bath  Chocolate City  Mas Jumbies Yellow Devils Nasty Devils The best thing about using

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So Pulse 8 is having a costume sale only for this week.... interesting! The great Pulse 8 'Costumes for Christmas' sale is here!!!! Mon 30th Nov to Fri 4th Dec. We have asked our main sponsors (Toyota – Stag – Gatorade and Johnnie Walker) to give YOU the gift of up to $400 of savings on select costumes for the entire week!!! Go Get Yours Today ! ! ! www.pulse8carnival.com

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I know many of you parents were patiently awaiting Rosalind Gabriel's "Love Your Country", kiddies Carnival 2010 presentation, since the band launch. Well the website is finally updated with 12 costume options, I like Tobago/Buccco Reef : And again for another year Rosalind is also offering three adult costume options, one of which is pictured below: PHOTO SOURCE: www.rosalindgabriel.com

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Full details of boot camp sessions  available at the Socacize Website HERE.

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SMA Best Mas Band Award winning BACHANAL MAS! Presents "TRADITIONS" our theme for 2010, We will be portraying Ole time Mas with a new look! traditional Characters such as: Midnight Robber, Soucouyant, Fancy Indian, Jabmolassi, Fancy Sailor, Arawaks, Pierriot Grenade and Blue Devils! On the night you will be able to view ALL designs for the 8 sections including the 3 different options in

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Charmeuse Zari Backline Zari Frontline Mulberry Xi Ling Shi Option A). 2 Colours, 60 gems. $150.00 TTD Option B). 3 Colours, 60 gems $190.00 TTD All containers now have sifters, so that it is easier dispense the pigments , without the mess. These are highly pigmented colours at 1 tsp each. You will also get a chart with suggested colour placement. Spirit Gum is also available for

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I finally collected my third pair of boots yesterday (hated the pair  previously bought for Monday) and I have to say I am loving the new pair! Not to mention the idea to split the cost of shipping/duty  with two other ladies was genius;not only did our total order qualify for  free shipping but the shipping/duty worked out pretty well on the boots, we all came in under $175.00TT TOTAL per pair.

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*The experience of Brian Mc Farlane's Tobago band launch for his Carnival 2010 presentation "The Resurrection", best band launch I have been to ever!. *Solange Shaw Gopaul's costume of the year, The Mystery of Loulan in TRIBE, the most gorgeous costume of Carnival 2010. I am also thankful to Richard and Anthony productions for designing the  awesome,over the top ridiculously gorgeous and

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New Machel.... hot or not?

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Kaotic's website is finally up and ready for registration and the costumes are not looking bad at all, some of the males need serious help but that seems to be the trend these days in all mas bands. Island People is slowly selling out sections, Nakshatra frontline is now sold out, as much as they do protest, wanting something new and different, seems like masqueraders do love their feathers!

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Here is the third section from Mas Jumbies Carnival 2010 Jouvert presentation "L'Echo": L'Echo de Bandes de Congo This is an extinct masque that was once popular at the turn of the 19th century. The costume or attire was very similar to that worn by estate workers at the time; simple with just a straw hat and knee high trousers. They wore Cashew and Palmiste beads necklaces around their necks

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Before the days of costume prototypes displayed at a band launch (well at least for Harts) as a masquerader we had nothing but our imagination to fill in what the colouring of gold glitters and sketch of the spikes on the headpiece would look like in reality. The year 2000, the band Harts and this was my section Temptation; I played in the teal option: This costume stood out for me for several

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Makeup By Missy is back for Carnival 2010 with more customized eyeshadow pigments to complement your costume. Introducing makeup for TRIBE's The Mystery of Loulan, Osage and Threads of Morocco, colour combinations to come (please not the packages will also include gems, not pictured). The Mystery of Loulan Osage  Threads of Morocco Each makeup package includes the following: 1 Tsp

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