tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-326474742010-09-03T22:50:39.905-04:00<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.comBlogger2945125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32647474.post-41747791999248301452010-09-03T07:30:00.002-04:002010-09-03T07:30:00.651-04:00

Urban Original  - 25% offDiscount code : YT0903 Valid Sept 3-6 Ami Club Wear - 20% offDiscount Code - Amilabor20Valid - Sept 3 -6 Go Jane - 25% offDiscount Code - LABORDAY25Valid Sept 3 - 9

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I know, not all bands have launched as yet but with the majority of the remaining band launches taking place mainly in October I don't think we can wait that long, especially since so many bands have started registration. So, Roll Call Part Deux will have to come in the New Year for those who missed this one You know the drill, leave your name and section under the comment section to be added to

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YUMA online registration started today and the frontline costumes were selling out as fast as you could blink! AI had some difficulty logging on as soon as it was 12 noon because I use Google Chrome and for some reason the registration link opened for me and then it disappeared. By the time I opened a new page in Mozilla both Taurus and Aquarius Frontline were sold out! Pisces frontline sold out

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Even though YUMA promised giving "sufficient notice" as to when online registration would begin, they dropped the bomb at midnight on September 2nd! Hope you guys are ready for this one; Hugs and Vibes! YUMAs: Thank U for your patience & feedback. The wait is over! REGISTRATION GOING INTL NOW! YUMA ONLINE REGISTRATION begins 12noon (EST) Sept. 2 2010 & will be available noon-6pm daily through

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So YUMA has just released this information for their online registration, no DATE given though. And  I  do agree on paying EXTRA to decorate the CORSET given it is a bigger surface area, however I am going to stick with my opinion that those supplying their own BRA should not not be charged $100.00US. If you took the YUMA bra that came with the costume are you paying extra, so why if I am

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I swear just now you will be able to buy the most basic of costumes and take it to FULLY LOADED LEVEL with wire bra and backpacks too boot! And look at the photos being used to advertise: CLICK FOR LARGER VIEW Price, $200.00US Another Back Pack on sale, no price given

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For some reason I have been getting a record number of emails asking where to get wire bras! Ladies want this in place of their regular costume bra while others want to wear it on Monday. Now, I will say that getting information on the wire benders in Trinidad that actually make the bras is harder than pulling teeth! When I ask around the designers want me to send potential clients to them,

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It seems like September is going to be a slow Band Launch month with just two carded thus far, Gems on September 18th and Genesis on September 26th. But October is a super busy month with Pulse 8 (October 1st),  Trini Revellers, (October 3rd)  Brian Mc Farlane (October 8th) D Krewe (October 23rd) and  Legacy all launching in what is now considered "late" in the season. Image Nation and Wee 

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With so many bands to choose from, new and old, some of you have been asking my opinions on the alternatives  to the popular bands such as TRIBE. Since my experience has only been with Harts and TRIBE (of the bands still in existence) I decided to compile all the reviews sent in post Carnival 2010 so that you can read and form your own opinion, hopefully this helps in the decision making process.

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Many thanks to Trinidad Events for attending the Roam Mas Launch of their Carnival 2011 presentation "Wo-Man-Ish" last night on my behalf (still ill!). Roam Mas is another new band, band leader is Roger Hicks. Roam Mas can be found on Facebook, Fan Page for Womanish HERE. You can visit Trinidad Events for a review of the launch and all photos were taken by Trinidad Events, hope you enjoy the

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Thanks to Afro Chic for highlighting this article, "How to Respond When Social Media Attacks Your Brand", by Stephanie Marcus. In an era where people have been accusing bloggers of making AND breaking Carnival bands I think this is SPOT ON advice for the bandleaders to read, especially the ones saying certain bands are kissing the bloggers asses! For all the praise that brand advertisers have

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Carnival Jumbie was invited to the launch of Ronnie and Caro's Band Launch of their Carnival 2011 presentation "Survivors" and she extended the invitation to Afro Chic and myself. Seeing as I am still not recovered from  the flu  I skipped this one, but both of them had this launched covered and I look forward to their reviews. You can view Carnival Jumbie's photos HERE , Afro Chic's photos HERE

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It is one hour, approximately, after the start of TRIBE's registration for TLC holders which for the first time took place ONLY online. At this time only two female costumes remain, Artic Warriors and Sashura. If you want to amuse yourself you can check out the TRIBE Facebook Fanpage where people are slowly dying over not getting into TRIBE or you can scurry over to Carnival Junction where

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For the ladies looking for corsets to send in to their band of choice for decoration, that is if they are offering this service, you can get seamless nude or black bustier here and here. If you live in Trinidad Wonderful World and Sincerely Yours also carry the "Seamless Bridal Corset": And if you want a Corset that comes in colours to match your costume, I do like the Fredericks of Hollywood

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These bands are not playing! Website is up and registration begins tomorrow, exactly one week after their launch.Not only that but the social media presence on Facebook for both Island People and Spice have grown leaps and bounds since the days when they did not even communicate with their masqueraders: Spice has also added a 360 Degree Panorama of their Mas Camp to their website....touche!

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TRIBE LOYALTY CARD (TLC)MASQUERADER REGISTRATION Please read ALL information below carefully. DATE: Sat 28th Aug & Sun 29th Aug (subject to availability) TIME: 12noon - 6:00pm PLACE: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY -Your username and 4 digit TLC code are required PAYMENT: CREDIT CARD ONLY (VISA &MASTERCARD) NO In-House registration at Cascadia Hotel or at the Mas Camp.

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Have you noticed that the Bands these days are giving masqueraders more options when it comes to costume choices? With these new options comes with it  the chance for masqueraders to choose a costume according to their budget but it also brings a confusion of sorts on the hierarchy of "lines" when it comes to Frontline, Backline and everything in between. Masqueraders today love spending their

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The race to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2011 heated uop yesterday as Spice joined the other bands launched thus far and started registration. There was a little hiccup online with Spice's website but this was remedied a few hours later. The only thing to note is that online registration is only for those living outside of Trinidad and Tobago, locals have to register in person. After seeing

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Sha Jahaan: Regular/Backline: TT$3895, Male: TT$2795, Frontline: TT$6395 Jubilee: Regular/Backline: TT$3695, Male: TT$2795, Frontline: TT$5795 Canary Frost: Regular/Backline: TT$3595, Male: TT$2795, Frontline: TT$4595 Walk of Fame: Regular/Backline: TT$3695, Male: TT$2795, Frontline: TT$5395 Bordeaux Beauty: Regular/Backline: TT$3895, Male: TT$2895, Frontline: TT$4395 Vines of Syrah: Regular

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Looking for an alternative to the expensive all inclusive bands? Tired of the "BBF" (bikini, beads and feathers)? Want a smaller, intimate experience? Just Friends, launched in 2009, have costumes that range from $1000.00 to 1225.00TT all inclusive, deposit is $400.00TT and they have online registration! Check out Just Friends Carnival 2011 offering "Dancing With The Stars" here, on their website

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ISLAND PEOPLE MAS OPENING TIMES..... Friday 27th August,2010 - PUBLIC VIEWING: 11:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 28th August, 2010 -Past Masqueraders Registration ONLY: 12 Noon - 4:00pm Monday 30th August, 2010 - Past Masqueraders Registration ONLY: 11:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday 31st August, 2010 - CAMP CLOSED - PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wednesday 1st September, 2010 - Public Registration - OPEN: 11:00am - 6:

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Once again leading up to YUMA's registration The Sauce was accused of inciting panic and hysteria telling people that sections were sold out owing to "pre registration" taking place at YUMA since last week. But as I predicted Frontlines were SOLD OUT in record time today, I did tell you that the race will be for the swiftest! Never fear, all those waiting for online registration will be happy to

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I am still laughing at the little message Oasis sent out with their announcement, Oasis was that part for me? Dont hold we back!!! Some tried but we won't stop!! Our website has been launched!! www.oasiscarnival.com Your new home for what you love most about carnival!!! Oasis I love it .....Do you?

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