Here’s the last installment of my 2018 Carnival in Jamaica experience! I jumped with Xaymaca International during their 2nd year on de road. Enjoy! For a new band they did a great job. Of course there are always a number of kinks to get out but overall I had a nice time. Now that I’ve …
Carnival in Jamaica 2018: Wednesday & Thursday Fete Recap
Here’s a short video that captures my Wednesday and Thursday shenanigans during Carnival in Jamaica. I kicked off my Kingston fete line-up with I Love Soca cooler fete. After a wonderful night reuniting with my carnival family I slept for a couple hours then headed to JamNation on Hellshire Beach. Candy Coated’s Wine Up boat …
Fete Spouses & Nosey Souls
For clarity-sake, let’s start off with a definition: Fete Spouse (FS): A person with whom you have great chemistry on the dance floor. You may or may not be physically attracted to this person but your vibes match and you have a splendiferous time feting together. People often assume that you and this individual are an …
Wire Bra Basics
I know you’ve seen them. Those risqué boobie holders blinged out in rhinestones and trim. When they first came on the scene onlookers were astonished. How dare designers create something so revealing! My, my, my how times have changed. Regular padded bra’s are almost a thing of the past and women who said they’d …
Tutorial: From T-Shirt to Bodysuit
Have you ever been on the road or at jouvert and wondered how some women get the bodysuit version of the t-shirt you’re wearing? I sure have. Some women are VIP’s and get the official bodysuit from their promoter friends while others simply design it themselves. Here is a super quick, 3-minute tutorial on how …