The Chronicles of Afro Chic

K2K for Carnival 2K12!

2012-01-24T06:00:00.000-04:00

So it is official! I have jumped ship! I am no longer in Bliss, my costume has been sold and I am now playing mas with K2K. K2K launched at Saute Trinbago and from the time I laid my eyes on the gorgoues aubergine skirt of Saraswati I, I fell head over heels in love. I went along with my girlfriends to register and now I am over excited for Carnival 2012! K2K Alliance & Partners Inc. was

What Devon Matthews Do?

2012-01-20T10:49:00.002-04:00

I want to know what it is Devon Matthews do to the Soca Bigwigs. Seriously. For Carnival 2012, Devon Matthews has SEVEN soca songs that I know about. And of that seven, I like about six nd a half of them. But yet, Devon nowhere to be seen in the list of semi-finalists of the Groovy or Power Soca Monarch competition. What happened? He didn't enter? He choose the wrong songs? The Soca

Yeah! - The 10 point (or less) review

2012-01-19T09:36:00.000-04:00

Well since allyuh enjoyed the condensed 10point review that last time I figure I'll do a next one. So at the 99th hour... I ended up with a Hyper Inclusive ticket to Island People's Yeah! at O2 Park. (Remember I said I wasn't going anywhere else for the rest of the season right?). Chanting my usual mantra of "But I have NOTHING to wear!" I headed to Yufe's Saturday morning, channelled my

Soca in Moka 13 - The 10point review

2012-01-10T09:48:00.000-04:00

Who: Soca in Moka What: All-Inclusive Where: Trinity College, Moka. Maraval When: Sunday 8th January 2012 Cost: $600 (last year $550) I told Saucy that I wasn't going to be doing any review this year yuh know. I went to Moka with my two hand swinging...no camera, no Blackberry, nothing, which I thought was a good idea given all the rain and thing. But wouldn't you know it...this would be the

A much need update...

2011-09-12T20:16:00.000-04:00

I know I owe my readers at least two updates, one being YUMA Aftermath as well as Explosion. Both of these are typed up and waiting to finished up. But in the midst of everything, including boots registration for Carnival 2012, the recent State of Emergency, or the SoE as it is fondly known, I had classes to sign up for at COSTAATT. Yes, my second year as a graphic design student has begun

Island People Heroes - The Aftermath

2011-08-19T10:58:00.015-04:00

Date: Friday 12th August 2011Location: Westopia (Bowen Marine) I always look forward to an IP band launch and this one was no exception. I got to the venue a bit later than I thought and was a bit taken aback by the location. I found it was way too small for an IP band launch, which in the past have been huge events. I met Saucy by the entrance (we miss yuh Jumbie!!) and we made our way inside.

TRIBE - Take Me To...

2011-07-25T11:48:00.012-04:00

Departure date: Saturday 23rd July 2011 Flight cost: $260.00 (free rum, beer and vodka) It was 10:00pm and I was running late for my flight. The departure time was set for 11:00pm and I didn’t want to be late and miss the media launch of TRIBE’s 2012 presentation, “Take Me To”. As I made my way to the gateway with my luggage (camera), I was told I had to board at another gate. Now 10:20pm,

Update!

2011-05-04T14:51:00.002-04:00

Oh wow it’s been AGES since last I blogged.Since my last post, I’ve passed my first semester at COSTAATT and I am currently doing my second semester exams. This year I had two great courses, Art History and Drawing and Painting. I haven’t painted since forever when I was doing art for CXC waayyyy back in 1995. As part of this course we had to submit 50 drawings, of anything, using any medium we

And the winner is...

2011-02-02T07:35:00.006-04:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO...Dianne Askaran LeeWinner of the Boot Decorating Service valued at $300.00! Congratulations!An email will be sent to you with details on redeeming your prize.

Take part and win Boot Decorating Services!

2011-01-30T11:36:00.006-04:00

ONE Lucky winner will win Boot Decorating Services valued at $300 (TTD)To Enter Todays SweepstakesLIKE Boots By Afro Chic Fanpage on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BootsbyAfroChicand use the CONTACT tab to send an email answering the following question: In what year was Boots by Afro Chic started?The winner will be chosen by random draw from among the correct answers to the question.Sweepstakes

Soka in Moka 12 - The Aftermath

2011-01-29T21:08:00.017-04:00

Date: Sunday 23rd January 2011Cost: $550 (last year ($500)Guess who reach Moka before the sun set this year? ME! We left home at around 5:30pm and got to the fete at 5:59pm! Mind you I spent about 20 minutes of that in traffic heading into Moka and parking. But more on that later.So I reach inside the fete and pull out my camera that I had forgot last year, only to realise that even though the

Afro Chic's - Carnival Hall of Lame

2011-01-27T11:21:00.005-04:00

This year in addition to my usual fete reviews, I will be featuring Afro Chic's Carnival Hall of Lame © ® ™.AC's Carnival Hall of Lame will feature people, places and things that are really lame and should not be seen for Carnival ever again. I will also be giving my readers the opportunity to agree or disagree with my picks.This week's Carnival Hall of Lame nominees come from the SiM (Soca in

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T11:59:00.000-04:00

Upcoughcoughdates!

2010-12-06T11:58:00.009-04:00

Oh gosh...is really so long I eh post something here boy? Check cobweb! *cough*Well yuh know Christmas time is the time we Trinis does do we lil cleanup and thing, so I decide to dust off the cobwebs off meh blog and post a lil update, cause everybody asking meh "What going on with yuh blog?"*dust*So let's see...I'm not sure if I told you all that I started an Associate Degree programme in

D'Krewe Rhythms - The Aftermath

2010-10-28T15:00:00.005-04:00

Date: Saturday 23rd October 2010Location: YMCA Wrightson Road, Port of SpainCost: FreeWhen I first heard that D'Krewe's launch was moved from Ariapita Avenue to YMCA, I honestly had second thoughts about attending. That area has absolutely NO parking, and this was evident when I got to YMCA and had to park on the road, despite being invited as media.At the entrance to the venue, we were greeted

D'Krewe Band Launch in Pics

2010-10-26T19:48:00.001-04:00

Check the link to my photos on Facebook HEREReview to follow.

Humanity Circle Of Life- The Aftermath

2010-10-13T17:50:00.014-04:00

Date: Friday 8th October 2010Location: Mobs 2, ChaguaramasCost: TT$400.00Well after last year's spectacular launch in Tobago expectations were high for Brian Mac Farlane's 2011 presentation "Humanity-Circle of Life".We got to Mobs 2 just after 9:00pm and made our way inside. Having not been to Mobs 2 in ages, (probably since the days of glow fete) I was pretty amazed by how the venue looked. A

Mac Farlane - Video

2010-10-10T11:41:00.001-04:00

Afro Chic Thief...

2010-09-26T12:05:00.006-04:00

I've been meaning to do this post for quite some time, and Saucy's post this morning, prompted me to write about it.In June of this year TriniGirlBlue contacted me on twitter to ask me if I also have a jewellery line cause she had seen something online with Afro Chic and jewellery. Now while I have done jewellery in the past, I do not have a 'line', so I asked TriniGirlBlue about what she had

Ronnie and Caro - The Aftermath

2010-08-29T17:13:00.010-04:00

Date: Saturday 28th August 2010Place: St. John's HallCost: $100Ronnie and Caro held their band launch last night at St. John's Hall in Port of Spain. The media launch was scheduled to begin at 11:00pm. I got there with my brother just after 10:00pm and we made our way inside to the media/VIP area. (note to self: always walk with your invite to avoid any delays at the gate).The media/VIP had

Ronnie and Caro - The Aftermath: Pics...

2010-08-29T02:50:00.005-04:00

Just came in from a great launch by Ronnie and Caro.Pics uploading I type, check them out HERE.Carnival Individual

Island People: Shades of the Universe - The Aftermath...

2010-08-23T18:38:00.007-04:00

Date: Friday 20th August 2010Location: Pier 1Cost: $210 for masqueradersImagine my surprise when I get an email in my inbox from ISLANDPeopleMas on Thursday evening inviting me to their media launch. This was just moments after speaking the Carnival Jumbie about the lack of an invitation. Hmmm...thanks to whoever called on mine and Jumbie's behalf and thanks IP!Fast forward to Friday night,

Island People Mas:Shades of the Universe - Pics

2010-08-22T13:12:00.002-04:00

Enjoy the few pics, review to come.

YUMA - The Aftermath

2010-08-10T17:19:00.021-04:00

Date: Sunday 8th August 2010Location: Queen's Park Oval - Havelock Street sideNow other than working for Triniscene again this week at YUMA's band launch, I was also invited by Ms. Danielle Jones to a special social media behind the scenes of the launch. It was not only me but Saucy Diva and Carnival Jumbie as well.I must say the behind the scene up close and personal arrangement was really nice.

YUMA Pics...

2010-08-09T08:55:00.005-04:00

Yuh know the drill...review to follow, in the meantime check out the Backstage Pics HERE.

TRIBE and BLISS Band Launch – The Aftermath

2010-07-25T21:43:00.003-04:00

Date: Saturday 24th July 201 Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah Cost: $260 (free rum, beer and vodka) I got home at half past 4 this morning after a long, but fun night at TRIBE’s band launch. Last night TRIBE presented their costumes for 2011 in the form of "The Way of The Warrior" (TRIBE) and "The Warrior Within" (BLISS). If yuh missed the BLISS boat, BLISS is TRIBE’s second "intimate" option

J’ouvert in July – The Aftermath

2010-07-18T17:28:00.002-04:00

I am not a big J'ouvert lover. For the record, I have only played J'ouvert once and that was back when I was 15 or 16 and I found it to be too dark, too cold and too dirty, and I realised J'ouvert was not for me. So I was not planning to go to Cocoa Devils' J'ouvert in July until I got two free tickets late on Friday evening. Now doh get tie up and think because is July and they say

Jouvert in July – The Aftermath In Pics

2010-07-18T13:39:00.002-04:00

I had the opportunity to go to Cocoa Devils J’ouvert in July, held at Pier 2 in Chaguaramas this morning. I am not a big J’ouvert fan, but this party was great! Ah just woke up to bade and upload some pics, so the review soon come…right now meh eyes burning meh and ah need to go back to sleep! We reach een de Cocoa! Rum soaked saltprunes by the bar #WIN People warming up with

Skullduggery Band Launch - In Pics

2010-07-06T18:37:00.001-04:00

Thanks to Mac Mark and Skullduggerymas for the photos :)

Skullduggery Band Launch - The Aftermath...

2010-07-05T19:52:00.013-04:00

Well yes...where to begin? Where to begin?Last night was the launch of the much anticipated and much hyped new mas band, Skullduggery.Now being part of the initial group of volunteers, we had seen beforehand some of the illustrations and prototypes. Of course we saw that the illustrations were fantastic and I remember telling my friends at the time that I hoped those costumes were tweaked before

Fashion Week 3: Haute Mess

2010-06-07T12:00:00.001-04:00

Even though I did say I was NOT going to do a review of Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago 3, I gave in when the title for this blog post came to me, and actually this is less of a review and more of just my random thoughts during the show.This was my third year attending Fashion Week T&T and I always go on the final night. Armed with my $200 Cyan ticket for an evening of fashion entitled "Haute

I've been summoned for Jury Duty!

2010-04-30T10:13:00.004-04:00

I know most people try to avoid doing jury duty, but I have never been in a court room in my life, have never had the opportunity to be juror and I thought they probably had me on a blacklist or something!So I was actually quite pleased when my father in law called me one day at the office to tell me he had been given a summons for me to appear in court for jury duty in May. Having worked at an

When last yuh went Maqueripe...

2010-04-21T17:45:00.010-04:00

Last week Sunday the family and I headed west to the Chaguaramas peninsula to take a bike ride and then head to Maqueripe. My boys have NEVER been to Maqueripe as most times when we say beach, that means Maracas.Though my boys have bikes, I had to rent one so we made our way to the bike rental place...which was closed. And looked like it had been closed for some time. So that was my first

I got pulled over by the police

2010-04-10T17:07:00.006-04:00

After a long ass day at the office last evening, I pack up, jump in the car and head out of the parking lot. It's just a couple of minutes to 7 and now starting to get a lil dark.Driving down Dundonald Street, a police car comes out of Oxford Street and stops while I pass by. A couple seconds later, approaching the red light at the end of the street, I hear the sound of the police siren and think

HAPPY EASTER!!

2010-04-04T15:29:00.003-04:00

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!

SEA today

2010-03-18T06:30:00.003-04:00

Well today my oldest son is writing the SEA examination. For those of you who don't know what that is...Google is yuh friend.And dis SEA Exam is not like the Common Entrance of my day some plenty years ago eh. Is no multiple choice, yuh hadda write everything now, and it eh have no more Science and Social Studies either, is only Mathematics, English and Composition. The only thing that is the

And de Boleface Award goes to...

2010-03-15T10:00:00.001-04:00

So I wake up Sunday morning and after giving thanks for waking up to see another hot, steamy day, I grab for Halle (my Blackberry).I check out twitter for my news updates and of course check my Facebook account.Only to see that Saucy has posted a link to Carnival Glitz Fan Page on Facebook that is using MY (SEXY) LEGS to pimp their sales of Carnival tights! Now this is MY personal photo which I

D’Krewe 2010 Review – Carnival Tuesday

2010-03-10T23:44:00.003-04:00

CARNIVAL TUESDAY I got up at 4:30am despite my intention of waking up at half 5. The time to meet the band was 11:00am. After having a bath and hastily shaving my legs, I made my way to my makeup artist, Rachiel in the living room. :) Aunty Rachiel does my makeup for me every year and this year was no different. I had to wait for my sister in law who was getting ready to meet her band for 6:

D'Krewe 2010 Review

2010-03-05T05:31:00.002-04:00

This is my review of D'Krewe.Now after the series of unfortunate incidents on Carnival Sunday night (read the 3 posts before this one if yuh lost), I had to go find a costume. I visited Ronnie and Caro and Legacy/Jhalwa looking for a costume on Carnival Sunday night and came up with salt, so I went home feeling just a tad bit plenty depressed.Having just about resigned myself to not playing mas,

The Spice Saga Pt. 3 - My Money Ha Ha!

2010-02-24T09:13:00.016-04:00

Spice Saga Pt. 1 - Costume CollectionSpice Saga Pt. 2 - Say It Ain't So SpiceCARNIVAL SUNDAYSo I left my brother and sister in law up at the Hilton to buy me a costume. I left my sizes and 5 preferred sections. I know they say beggars cyar be choosers, but as far as I was concerned I wasn't begging, I was paying. The bra size didn't matter to me that much cause I was going to strip it off and put

The Spice Saga Pt.2 - Say It Ain't so Spice

2010-02-22T10:38:00.013-04:00

Spice Saga Pt. 1 - Costume CollectionWell I was going to return my costume to get my refund on Carnival Friday, but instead ended up going back on Carnival Saturday afternoon.CARNIVAL SATURDAYAnyhoo, fast forward to Carnival Saturday evening and I go up to Hilton by myself this time, with my costume box and goody bag, having left the backpack and headpiece in the car. I see Miss Band Leader

The Spice Saga Pt.1 - Costume Collection

2010-02-19T05:44:00.000-04:00

I was extremely excited when I saw that costume collection for my section was on the Wednesday before Carnival, no collecting costume on Carnival Friday for me!Costume on the Spice Carnival websiteWednesdayWhen I got to the Hilton just after 4:30pm, I was met by Mr. Rocky himself who gave me a number and told me to have a seat to wait to pay for the costume via Linx. After waiting no more than

PALANCE FOR DE ROAD!!!

2010-02-15T05:33:00.005-04:00

Happy Carnival Monday to all! Have a safe one and be sure to look out for my Spice - Costume Collection saga (yes,saga!), which ended with me playing with D'Krewe on Monday and Tuesday!

My Soca Pick Of The Week - Week 6

2010-02-10T22:54:00.002-04:00

Didn't like this song when I heard it at first, but it grew on me. I hope Blaxx performs this tune for Soca Monarch!.

My Soca Pick of the Week - Week 5

2010-02-01T19:49:00.000-04:00

Not of of my faves, but the hubby loves this song.

My Soca Pick of the Week - Week 4

2010-01-25T15:48:00.003-04:00

This song just real. I sure plenty people feel like this for Carnival.I hope they place high in Soca Monarch.

It Pays To Be Sober

2010-01-20T05:00:00.001-04:00

Well by now everybody done know the Breathalyser law is in effect, and blogger wuzdescene wrote about her near-breathalyser experience recently.Being a loyal Coke on the rocks drinker, this didn't faze me one bit, I know I was safe. Plus I wasn't planning to go much fetes anyhoo.Lo and behold I recently found out that because of my sobriety notoriety I was volunteered for the position of

My Soca Pick of the Week - Week 3

2010-01-18T15:43:00.002-04:00

I am not a big fan of Umi Marcano, but I loving this song.

Haiti Relief Fund

2010-01-14T08:50:00.007-04:00

Following the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday evening, there have been many organisations collecting money, food items, blankets etc to be sent to Haiti.Two of these are "Is There Not A Cause" and the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund.Is There Not A Cause (ITNAC) has been doing work in Haiti since 2002 and are collecting blankets, bed sheets, and tinned/dry foodstuff to send to Haiti.

How You Can Help Haiti

2010-01-13T09:23:00.001-04:00

For those in Trinidad and Tobago interested in helping the victims of the earthquake in Haiti here is a local organization that will give you more information:http://www.itnactt.com/

My Soca Pick of the Week - Week 2

2010-01-11T06:23:00.000-04:00

This song is by far my FAVORITE song of the season, they MASH UP DE PLACE in Moka last Sunday.I real liking this song for Soca Monarch!

Soca in Moka 11 - The Aftermath

2010-01-04T17:00:00.006-04:00

Who: Soca in MokaWhat: All-InclusiveWhere: Trinity CollegeWhen: Sunday 3rd January 2010How much: $500 (last year: $475.00)Well yes... Allyuh believe dis is Soca in Moka 11?!? Allyuh believe is a DECADE now I going to this fete?! Allyuh eh find I should at least get a free ticket or exclusive parking or a free glow stick or something for patronising this fete so long? Lemme see if I could call and

My Soca Pick of the Week - Week 1

2010-01-04T06:00:00.005-04:00

The song is labelled as Wine Low, and it's by 3Suns on the Stush Riddim.Let me know if yuh feeling this one.

The Bachannal Start From Today!

2010-01-03T06:30:00.008-04:00

My first fete of the season is my usual first fete, Soca in Moka. This takes place tonight at the Trinity College Grounds, Moka, Maraval.I cannot believe that this will be my 10th time attending this fete!Stay tuned during the week for my review of tonight's party. In the meantime, you can read a few of my previous reviews of this fete here:Soca In Moka 10Soca In Moka 9Soca In Moka 8

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2010-01-01T01:00:00.002-04:00

Here's to a great 2010!

Afro Chic's Year In Review..

2009-12-29T05:00:00.002-04:00

Well 2009 was a hell of a year.Some things I posted about, some things I planed to post about and never did and some things I completely forgot about.Of course there was Carnival in January and February, and my first experience playing with IPee mas. The biggest thing to happen to me this year was of course, the loss of my job at the end of May. That sucked ASS! Took my confidence down a notch or

Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-25T05:00:00.000-04:00

Have a great and safe one!

On Facebook Boutiques

2009-11-23T13:36:00.004-04:00

We all know them. Some of us are even Fans of their Pages. The Facebook boutiques.The seemingly to be oh so convenient way to shop from your computer and have that oh so cute top/dress/shoe/boots/belt/random accessory you saw online delivered to you directly!But guess what? You could do all of that and pay less. Much less. All you need is a creditcard and a skybox.And doh say "oh gosh, skybox is

Jhalwa Pics

2009-10-26T12:46:00.006-04:00

Jhalwa is All Inclusive and all sections with the exception of Jhalwa Fire Sailors are $2,600 (female) and $2,400 (male). Jhalwa Fire Sailors is $1,970.BachannalBush FireBlazeWildfireFire StarterScorcherShow Me Yuh Jhalwa Jhalwa Fire Sailors

Shubh Divali!

2009-10-17T08:57:00.000-04:00

Resurrection:The Mas - The Aftermath

2009-09-28T10:47:00.034-04:00

Usually nothing can get me out of my sweet comfy bed early on a Sunday morning, but with Brain Mac Farlane's launch scheduled to be held in Tobago (which I had been eagerly looking forward to all week), I made sure to get up, get dressed and was out of the house by 6:15am and on my way to the airport.After a minor mix up with my photographer's (hubby) name, we checked in, boarded the plane and

Resurrection: The Mas Band Launch - Pics

2009-09-27T15:11:00.008-04:00

The Event - The Aftermath

2009-09-26T10:09:00.003-04:00

Here is just a peek at some of the happenings at The Event created by Brian Mac Farlane which was held last night at the Carlton Savannah.More videos, pics and the review to come.

IP: Killing You Softly With Service...

2009-09-04T18:25:00.006-04:00

This afternoon I finally paid a visit to the Island People mas camp to have a look at the costumes for their 2010 presentation Kutchela.As stated before by many who visited, the service at the mas camp is pretty decent. Before you even walk into the gate, the security is there and there are lots of staff dressed in IP Kuchela jerseys.I saw the elusive Dane Ignoringandneveransweringyourletters

Stranded in Toco...

2009-08-31T17:29:00.012-04:00

Last weekend found me and the family and the family and the family (a total of 36) headed to Toco for a mini family vacation. Most of the family went up early on Friday morning, with the balance of us heading to Toco after work.I was initially hesitant about going to Toco for a couple of reasons, one of them being that I was going to miss Island People's Launch, which I got over when I figured I

Spice Responds...

2009-08-26T09:22:00.006-04:00

Following this post last week, I received this message from Spice PR Driselle Ramjohn on August 21st 2009.Hi Ac Boots,We at Spice Carnival have in the past and will continue to try to accommodate all masqueraders interested in playing mas with us. We have never and will never discriminate against anyone.Based on the availability of sizes to us on the frontline costumes we are only able to offer

Not So Spicey...

2009-08-21T09:23:00.014-04:00

After being all hyped up on Spice, I was extremely disappointed to learn that masqueraders wishing to play frontline in Spice cannot getting anything bigger than a 36C bra. Now while this bra limitation does not affect me directly, (as I have required and now envious 36C cup size), I think this issue needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. After dribbling over Spice's launch pics many

Spice Mas Camp Review...

2009-08-11T10:31:00.013-04:00

After waiting all night and for most of the day for Spice's website to come up, I made my way to the mas camp yesterday after work.There were not many people at the time that I visited.I like the new location as well as the layout of the new mas camp. When I arrived, there was only a handful of persons at the mas camp, including band leader Anya Elias.Anya herself greeted me and told me that if I

Spice Mas Camp Pics...

2009-08-10T17:27:00.006-04:00

Review to come, check out more pics HERE...

Spice Mas Camp Opens Monday...

2009-08-06T08:26:00.000-04:00

Spice's mas camp is scheduled to open on Monday and I am very excited to see my costume faves up close and personal.The mas camp has moved, and are located at the corner of Robert and Rosalino Street...yuh cyar miss de big boat out in front!Look out for my pics and review!

The Spice Route - The Spicey Aftermath...

2009-07-17T20:33:00.019-04:00

Who: Spice What: Band Launch - The Spice RouteWhen: Sunday 19th July 2009Where: ZenTouted as the band to watch out for in 2010 all eyes were on Spice on Sunday night.And I mean all! From the TRIBE crew to the left of the stage to the Island People peeps scattered around Zen and everybody in between, they all came out to see if Spice would bring it. And bring it they did!This rounds I headed to

TIC 2009 - The Aftermath...

2009-06-28T20:26:00.010-04:00

So I know I previously mentioned volunteering at TIC this week...being idle has never really been my thing, (even though I could spend all day playing Sims, after a while my mouse hand gets cramp and I am forced to take a break or stop) so after seeing the advert for TIC in the newspapers I decided to call and find out if they needed any volunteers.It so happens that they did need just a couple

Got A Man...

2009-06-24T19:10:00.006-04:00

No...not me...a book.So this is the review on Amazon.comKim is a young mother and has been involved with Malik for several years when she discovers that she is pregnant. She asks Malik to get married. Just as they are beginning to plan for their future, Malik meets Shonda, a single mother who left Philadelphia to start a new life in Atlanta. After six disappointing months she returns home. On her

Unemployed...

2009-06-23T18:02:00.005-04:00

I would have never in a million years think that word would apply to me, but yet it does. For the first time since I started working (right out of school) at age 17, I now find myself unemployed.It's been just about a month now and after taking a breather one week, a mini vacation to Tobago the next, scratching while playing Sims 3 (it REAL BAD! btw), I am now volunteering at the Trade and

Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago 2009 - The Aftermath...

2009-06-01T09:37:00.036-04:00

Date: Sunday 31st May 2009Place: Hyatt Regency - The Waterfront(Click on the pic to visit the Fashion Week website)Pic from Fashion Week FB groupLast year for Fashion Week I spent my entire evening standing up despite having a ticket in hand. At the time I was told by one of the organisers that "You paid to see the show and not for a seat".Despite that I was eagerly looking forward to this year's

I Am Legend II - The Aftermath

2009-05-31T14:50:00.005-04:00

Date: Saturday 30th May 2009Place: Queen's Park Savannah Cost: Unknown (I not too sure, scalpers were selling VIP tickets at $200)It's been AGES since I have been to an outdoor concert. I mean real years, like since my late teen years. But when I heard that big black dutty Shabba was coming to our shores, I said this was a concert I HAD to be at! I have NEVER before seen Shabba in concert and I

"About John" - The Media Launch

2009-05-22T18:00:00.020-04:00

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: The Coco Lounge – Private LoungeWell I sure allyuh know by now that John Legend will be coming to Trinidad on Thursday 18th June 2009. (the night before the Labour Day holiday). And well, if yuh didn't know, now yuh do. I attended the media launch for the John Legend concert, "about John" on Thursday of this week. The launch was

Niala Maharaj - Like Heaven: The Review

2009-05-18T18:41:00.012-04:00

In my downtime, I am a very avid reader.I like books that are an easy nice read with plenty pictures (I keed).Some of the authors who are in my very exclusive mini library are John Grisham, James Patterson, Eric Jerome Dickey (who I met in September 2007), Nora Roberts, Sophie Kinsella (I hated the movie version of Confessions of a Shopaholic), Dan Brown (his books got kinda predictable on me and

Showtime Media Launch - The Aftermath...

2009-04-23T12:50:00.015-04:00

As Saucy reported yesterday, last night I attended the media launch of Showtime Trinidad at the Alchemy Nightclub.My main peeve with this launch was the time.The media launch was scheduled to begin at 8:00pm. I got to Alchemy (which is a real nice place by the way, I have to go and boogie down there sometime) just about 8:00pm. I didn't want to miss out on anything just in case they started

Summit Village and Waterfront Project...

2009-04-14T08:12:00.005-04:00

Yesterday afternoon, I visited the Summit Village (located at the Waterfront) which is part of the whole tantana for the participants and visitors for the Fifth Summit of the Americas. The place looks REALLY nice, here are some pics.

HAPPY EASTER!

2009-04-12T10:00:00.001-04:00

This cutie was part of the Easter Egg Hunt we had today at home.The Easter egg Hunt was losts of fun and the kids had a ball.HAPPY EASTER TO ALL.

Summit Preparations...

2009-03-30T15:40:00.004-04:00

The WaterfrontPainting everything in sightBeetham BermCameras on the BeethamMore cameras at the Hilton

IP Mas 2009 - The Aftermath...from costume collection to Carnival Tuesday...

2009-02-28T13:57:00.022-04:00

ONE Fete 2009 - The Aftermath

2009-01-19T07:35:00.030-04:00

Who: WITCO ONE fete What: All-InclusiveWhere: Queen's Park OvalWhen: Saturday 17th January 2009How much: Starting at $500 (last year: $400.00)I swore that after last year, I was never going to ONE fete again. Worse yet when I heard that this year the starting price for the fete was $600.00. Oh hells no I thought. Got a call from my contact for ONE fete that I was getting a complimentary and

ONE Fete 2009

2009-01-16T19:07:00.005-04:00

So ONE fete is one tomorrow Saturday 17th January and all I know is:1. Tickets sold out.2. There are rumours that people have been paying as much as $800 for tickets!3. Nobody seems to know who performing.4. I go be dey in de mix and will report back with my review.Feel free to read my ONE fete experience from last year.

Soca in Moka 10 - The Aftermath

2009-01-16T17:33:00.019-04:00

Who: Soca in Moka What: All-Inclusive Where: Trinity CollegeWhen: Saturday 10th January 2009How much: $475 (last year: $400.00)This was my 9th year going to Soca in Moka. Yes...I there almost since inception! I continue to patronise Moka because they always deliver. Always.Despite plans to leave home at 5:30pm, I ended up leaving home closer to 6:30pm instead. Got to Moka just after 7:00pm and

St. Francois Girls College All inclusive - The Aftermath...

2009-01-10T19:01:00.013-04:00

Who: St. Francois Girls College What: All-Inclusive Where: St. John's Hall When: Friday 9th January 2009 How much: $400 (last year: I have no idea)This was my second time attending St.Francois' All Inclusive having previously attended in 2005 or 2006 (I can't remember which).I decided to go to St. Francois as it seemed a nice way for me to start off my fete season, plus the price was right up my

New Year, New Blog

2009-01-10T18:57:00.003-04:00

Well not a new blog, but a new look for the blog.So, what do you think of the new look fo rthe blog?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

2008-12-31T22:21:00.002-04:00

To one and all! Have a safe one!

Trendytt.com - The Review

2008-12-12T09:43:00.007-04:00

Yes I’m back! And yes I now it's been a while since I've updated.As usual there is never a dull moment in my life, so after dealing with my aunt's funeral...Christmas decorating for offices...trying to decorate and "put away" my own house...collecting boots every weekend…planning my office Christmas party which is today…I have only now managed to come up for a small bit of air!So on with my topic

My 200th Post...

2008-11-09T17:04:00.004-04:00

It seems quite appropriate that this, my 200th blog post, is dedicated to my late Aunt Margaret who passed away yesterday afternoon after a long battle with breast cancer.Though Margaret is old enough to be my mom, she was my Carnival liming partner. From Moka to Flour to Fire to ONE, we did it all. The only thing we did separately was play mas.Rest In Peace Aunty. You will forever be in my

Doh buff meh please...

2008-11-06T07:43:00.001-04:00

I've received a couple of emails asking what ever happened to my Mac Farlane review.Well the story is this, I typed up my review all good and everything, and due to no fault of mine (I say blame Bill Gates), I lost the file.After typing close to 3 pages, I just wasn't up to doing it all over again...sorry.

My Carnival Nightmare...

2008-11-05T17:59:00.002-04:00

It was Carnival Monday....I woke up late, and didn't have my Monday costume with me and had to wear my Tuesday costume...*gasp* Went for my boots and I hadn't finished them...*faint*Met the band at the side of the road and started to get dressed in public! The band left me still dressing and I bounced them up just as they were finishing crossing Adam Smith Square and got a jump with the last

Africa - The Aftermath in Pics...

2008-10-11T09:21:00.010-04:00

Date: Saturday 11th October 2008Location: Chaguaramas Time: 5:30 A.M.After waking up at 4:00 o'clock this morning and just reaching home, allyuh will get my review after I sleep and get up later... *yawn* Mac Farlane speaks about AfricaUnveiling the sections Dancers at the start of the presentationThe 19 sections of Africa are:SECTION 1MASSAI LION HUNTERSfromKENYA/TANZANIASECTION 2YORUBA

Art at the Oval...

2008-10-01T12:25:00.004-04:00

IP Registration - The Aftermath

2008-09-24T10:13:00.013-04:00

Well it's been nearly three weeks since I went to register with Island People, but I figure I would still blog about my IP registration experience. After too many band launches to count, endless visits to mas camps, I am playing with Island People for 2009. Yes...de same band who try to brainwash meh in dey launch!Anyhoo...having decided I was playing in IP the next thing to decide was what

And the favorite monokini is!! drumroll

2008-09-08T18:35:00.004-04:00

With an overwhelming 35 votes...TRIBE's Spangled Cottinga!!Followed by Spice's - Melilot Blue (not for the big boobies people though, sorry) with 15 votesAnd in third place is Island People's - Heavenly SkiesThe blue monokinis have it!

Pulse 8 - HOT HOT HOT!

2008-09-08T18:27:00.003-04:00

Unfortunately I was unable to attend Pulse 8's band launch this weekend as planned as my office was relocating over the weekend, and I had to be on site.Sorry guys :(The website isn't up as yet but some of the section names are:Spicy Wasabi Bush Fire Caliente Explosive Ember- A Hot Bite Pepper Pot