Super Friends Trailer!!

Thursday, September 30, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

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Costume Boots DIY!! Dont be Scurred

Saturday, September 18, 2010 clivia 1 Comments

So youve bought your costume...and now youre doing the accessories, make up decision thing.
And this year...you think hmmm....im gonna step out of my comfort zone and wear some boots.
Cool GO FOR IT!!
I've worn boots for Miami every year but one. and Heels too..Yeah Heels. Its Miami though ...not Trinidad.
But when you wear a boot you're wondering what to do with your ankle/knee/thigh pieces.
Simple... you do some at home DIY!

If you have an ankle piece that should be worn low on the foot but your boot is a shin tall or knee tall one... Here's my suggestion.

If you're okay with gluing directly on the boot, you remove the piece from the base and glue it over the top of the boot, down the side..wherever you think it would look good. Consider this your chance to do your individual take. The colors and design are consistent with the section already...so go crazy and stick it wherever you feel.

See? Top of the boots is the leg piece...and these DIVAS..lol...are wearing one of their leg pieces as an adapted Head Piece!

When you get the piece try to detach it fron whatever binding it on. Most times its an elastic strap or maybe a cording. Try to remove it as cleanly as possible.Here's where the DIY comes in. Depending on the size of the piece you can glue it directly on to your boot.

Now if your boot is one that you dont want to damage. You can go to any craft store Michaels, even Walmart and  pick up Brooch Findings
These are flat base metallic pieces with a safety pin attached. They come in various sizes, and in my neighborhood I've even see them with a circular flat base attached . You can also find these at bead stores, and beading supplies stores
You attach the piece to this with glue...and  depending on the size you can use one or three pins..enough so that they feel secure.I woud suggest hot glue to attach the pieces to achieve a secure bond. Then you pin the completed piece through the fabric of the boot.

After you pin this through you can attach felt or tape on the inside of the boot to cover the pinned back to prevent irritation on your own foot and to further secure it. In essence what you now have is a removable ankle piece or leg piece that you can put through your boot and place wherever you need it.

I would further suggest that you test the piece to ensure that its as secure as you need it in term of weight and you can then use additional pins, safety or otherwise.

I would also think about investing in these.

These are little pins...flat on the front...with an secure attachement on the back...think..flat earrings with a secure back...that you can pin through the fabric of your leg / ankle piece, then through the boot, then secure on the inside. You can buy these online here.

I fully intend to do this myself with pics soon. When I do I will be sure to post them. Since most people don't get their costumes till a few days before the road, if you're going to do this I suggest you get your materials before hand so when you do get your pieces all that will be left to do is the glueing and placement.

Good luck peoples...

See you on the road!
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Lest we forget!!

Friday, September 17, 2010 clivia 3 Comments

So the season is here....for those that did Labor Day...it BEEN here...and for other its Miami and the ultimate Trinidad.
And we are bombarded by these perfect body images of models in the gorgeous, beautiful, vomit provoking, out of body experience creating costumes that we MUST wear.
And so we begin the ritual - of eating less, and working out more....to achieve this ideal YOU for the road.
Master Cleanse recipes abound, Socacize in full gear...and instead of eating that steak you been dying for all week...you're munching on tilapia and broccoli.
Ain't a damn thing wrong with that. Effort and reward...
BUT.....
Let me just say this..


Lest we forget....
The Instant you step on the road..
and you transform from the 9-5 drudgery of your day to day existence..
The Minute...
you transform...
into the entity that is your costume...
the minute the sun hits your face....
the drink in your cup ....
and your surrounded by the VERY people you would want with you on a deserted island..
The minute the bess man next to you decide to take a small wine..on the bumper he been eyeing since you hit the road...
and your song come on...whatever it is....YOUR SONG comes on on the bumping system....


WHO THE HELL CARES????!!!!


dais all..
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Miami Carnival Saturday October 9 Events

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 clivia 2 Comments

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Miss Miami Broward One Carnival 2010

Monday, September 13, 2010 clivia 1 Comments

This weekend on Saturday September 18th, is the Miss Miami Broward Carnival Pageant, a pageant that grooms, builds self-confidence and presents an opportunity for that special young lady to become ambassador for the Miss Miami Broward Carnival.


Seven Girls, Four Bands...who will take the crown?


The show will be at the Lou Rawls Theatre for the Performing Arts. Hosted by Mike Andrews. 


Doors open at 6. The Show starts at 7:00pm Sharp.
Come on out and support your band of Choice!!
For more information go to www.missmiamicarnival.com


Hope to see you there!


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Miami Carnival Friday October 8 2010 - EVENTS!!

Friday, September 10, 2010 clivia 6 Comments

Miami Carnival Thursday October 2010 - EVENTS!!

Friday, September 10, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Di Jumbie....

Friday, August 27, 2010 clivia 1 Comments

So....I said before that I was taking a break from Carnival this year. I really thought I would miss it. 
And to be truthful in some ways...im still involved. Im doing makeup for bands. 
Im supporting a friend who has a section with a band here. And for once....for ONCE in so many years that I can remember ....instead of looking forward to the season with dread....of the work..and the politics and the long nights and the personal sacrifice....and the glue burns...and wire scratches and depleted pockets and short tempers and hidden angers...and frustrated tears.....
For ONCE...I am excited about Miami Carnival....I'm looking forward to palaving with my sister and my friends. To have the responsiblity of enjoying myself....still looking out for my people...but the burden is not all mine and I can look forward to a mind free of covering all the bases..Is everything as it should be.? Did we do this? Did we remember that? 
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Official Carnival Launch - Miami Broward 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Ok.
So it;s finally time.
The Official Carnival Launch
Saturday august 27th 2010
all Registered Bands are required to show at the Calder Race Track.
This is the gauge for the season...the showing. Its usually the indicator of what the parade will be like.
Im excited!
I've made my PERSONAL choice already...so my head is allllllll a twitter with boots and bling...and ....VIBESSSS!!
Finally the Jumbie bite meh!
I hope to see you guys there.

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Pics...Band Launches 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Unknown 0 Comments

So last weekend , there were three band launches....on Friday Carnival Nationz Miami., Saturday : Generation X Miami , and Sunday Party People Mas.

I had big plans to go to all of them...FAIL. I made it Friday, couldnt make it Saturday and since I was hired to do makeup for them, made it on SUnday.

This weekend really made it seem like the season is finally in full swing. All the costumes showed amazing potential, and the bands are making huge efforts in term of presentation. I was happily impressed.

Here are a few pics of the Costumes and Bands..


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Carnival Nations - A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow.

A tribute to Mighty Sparrow

Generation X - Cocktails

Party People Mas - "Carnival Pleaures"

Finally - A Launch Date- No Road. We chipping in the Stadium

Monday, August 16, 2010 clivia 1 Comments

So yeah. Miami Broward Carnival is launching..FINALLY!!
WHO: Miami/Broward One Carnival
WHAT: Launch Miami Broward One Carnival Launch come support
WHERE: Calder Race Track- 8PM-4AM
WHEN: August 28 at 11:00pm - August 29 at 4:00am
Over 30 costumes on display
Live performance by Kaushun Band
Music by DJ Karl, Dynasty Int, Gary Enforcement, Mixx Master Roderick, Maestro

More importantly, the carnival will not be in B-Centennial park..but at Dolphin Stadium. A Stadium. Again. It seems like this festival is constantly taking a step back. I don't claim to know about the internal workings of the committee and I'm sure that the recession and economic status has affected budgets with them too. But a stadium carnival brings limitations. What will the rules be on liquor consumption? How do you try to recreate the road element that has been integral to the Miami Carnival parade? I'm trying to be positive about this turn of events....but I really watching this play out with a side-eye.

How are they going to handle crowd control in an even more enclosed place? Refuse entry? Yeah I know its a stadium...but this just feels like a show versus the street parade that is the essence of carnival. I guess we gonna see how it goes. I for one am really disappointed...but being cheerfully optimistic

ENDORSED EVENT! - Oasis Labor Day Weekend

Thursday, August 12, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

You know I don't vouch for anything unless I can personally say I enjoyed it. And even though I try to share information on this blog, I try VERY carefully to not give opinions on things, choosing rather to have people give their own input.
I can't do that with this one. And is not cause SIXAXIS is my people...yeah I might be biased.
But people, this party....this party hasn't failed me once.
Cooler fete, at a beautiful venue. Once you say cooler fete, you know the stoosh gone out the door. You liming with your people, you're drinking your drink of choice, you choose your company cause you bringing them with you.
The Music on point...what else could you possible ask for? so GO! Get your tickets early. Its worth it. They have food on sale...my advice is prepare your stomach before you get there. We trinis are the best in this kinda lime. This is a party of Legendary enjoyment. Plus part proceeds go to the Susan G. Comen Foundation for the Cure. A Party With A Cause. Dont't Miss It!
Buy your Tickets ONLINE!
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Band Launch - CNZ MIAMI - A Tribute to the Mighty Sparrow

Thursday, August 12, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

WHAT: Band Launch:
WHO:   Carnival Nationz Miami
WHERE: Deco Lounge | 606 E. Hallandale Beach Boulevard
WHEN: August 20th 2010
WHY: IS CARNIVALLL!!! 



So the madness of Caribana, and the “cool down” in Hamilton have come and gone, meaning the next major carnival to look forward to, especially for all the Carnival Nationz (CNz) peeps and them, is Miami Carnival come Canada Thanksgiving long weekend (SUNDAY Oct 10th).

For the second year running CNz will be bringing out a mas band affiliate in Miami, CNzMiami but this time we adding some twists and surprises for all would-be masqueraders. CNzMiami will have brand new costumes – we mean new designs for sale – based off the same theme that the parent band CNz played for Caribana… “A Tribute to SPARROW”. So if you could not make Caribana for some strange reason, or your costume mash-up (for a few good reasons), or you just want to play in a new costume, then CNzMiami has everything on offer.

CNzMiami will be launching in Miami on August 20th @ DECO Lounge

CNzMiami official sections:
1. Miss Mary
2. Jean & Dinah
3. Mae Mae
4. CongoMan
5. JANE
6. Royal Jail
7. Big Bamboo
8. CNz Caribana Party Section - for all the hundreds of CNz Caribana people who still have their costumes in tack and plan on joining us in Miami…


CNzMiami Vital Information:
If you reside or will be in the Miami area on Friday 20th August, then please check out the CNzMiami official launch fete...

Date: Friday 20th August
Venue: DECO Lounge
Address: 606 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL
DJ: DORENZO

The NEW CNzMiami costumes will be on sale immediately and all the necessary information will be posted on www.carnivalnationz.com ~ : carnivalnationz and carnivalnationz Miami groups.

Costumes will cost - $165US for backline

Remember: CNzMiami is a full ALL-INCLUSIVE experience – so the price includes a fully stocked alcohol bar, food (breakfast & lunch) and top DJs from T&T, Miami and Toronto.

CNz CARIBANA masqueraders:
For CNz Caribana costume holders – i.e. people who played mas with CNz at Caribana 2010 and still have their costumes and are planning on jumping with CNz in Miami, then there is a MANDATORY registration fee that must be paid in order to join CNzMiami. This fee is $90US. This can be paid via www.carnivalnationz.com or directly to a CNz Band Leader (Marcus @ 416.565.4079 ~ Bryce @ 416.985.8488 ~ Dwayne @ 416.930.9650).

You cannot play mas in CNzMiami unless you have either:
1). Bought a CNzMiami specific costume; or
2). Paid the mandatory Registration Fee for all CNz Caribana masqueraders (and you must be a registered 2010 CNz masquerade).

All others will not be escorted out the band, just like last year…


Miami Carnival Travel Plans:
If you need assistance planning your 2010 Miami Carnival vacation and especially if you are looking for great deals on airline tickets, hotel and car rentals… then please feel free to contact CNz’ official Miami carnival travel agents: TITAN TOURS @ 905.279.1844

So now you have all your CNzMiami and Miami Carnival mas information. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding how CNzMiami works, payment methods, costume information… we are always there to assist you.

CNzMiami Contact Info:
Lesley-Ann Chan Tack @ 1.954.298.3381 or Lesley@carnivalnationz.com
Marcus @ 416.565.4079 or Marcus@carnivalnationz.com
Bryce @ 416.985.8488 or Bryce@carnivalnationz.com
Dwayne @ 416.930.9650 or Dwayne@carnivalnationz.com

Info: www.carnivalnationz.com or facebook: carnivalnationz or carnivalnationz Miami groups


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Miami Carnival 2010 - Carnival Nationz

Thursday, August 12, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

CNZ's Intro for their 2010 Carnival Presentation - Sparrow the Legend.
Band Launch August 20th!!

Miami Carnival 2010 Band Launch - Mascots International July 24th

Saturday, July 17, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Via Facebook Message:

Helloooooo Mascots family and friends... Hope you had an enjoyable Fourth...but now we focus on THE LAUNCH...

Mark your calendars... July 24th ...we want everyone there...seasoned masqueraders, rookie masqueraders, potential masqueraders...come one, come all to the mascamp (7321 NW 45 Court, Lauderhill)...as Mascots has a question for yuh...

Iz Carneeval a Bacchanaaal...?

The answer is...oh yes it is...yes it is...yes it is... :)

To back up our answer...we will show u just what Commess it have..... what kinda Rumors yuh does hear bout...... and de Mele dat is de result... Come, see ;-)

The address is: 7321 NW 45 Court, Lauderhill FL 33319 (the Mascamp)

The time is: 11pm...till

The cost is: $10...

The music will be by our favorites..... of course ;-)

See you there...

Yours in mas,

Mascots

Nikki...954-249-1039

Christine...954-667-4294

Mascamp...954-533-748

Check out their face book group here! This one is on the schedule too!

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Skandalous mas - Lead Section - Pandora - One Island Body Paint

Saturday, July 17, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Skandalous Mas is the lead section in One Island Body Paints 2010 presentation, so I had to give them their seperate post. :) ;) Melissa and her sister Arleesha are the Miami Locals in the mostly New York institution of One Island Body Paint...and their section Pandora is the bluest of the blues.

Here are their pics from the launch that i was able to steal from her Profile..lol


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Hey yall

Saturday, July 17, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

I promise to do better at the Genx and Mascots Launch people! 
I wont review the costumes....Ill leave that up to you. Let me know what you think.


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