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Hi, my lovely Pellau subscribers, the year is just a few months
shy of coming to an end and I can hardly believe. However I have a
hot, sizzling make-up tutorial for you ladies. Make-up for the first date!
Though the look may vary depending on where you choose to go. I
am going to provide the steps for a day-time and night-time appropri-
ate.
The first date is your first opportunity to present yourself to this new
guy, your make-up should be situation appropriate, and never over-
done. If you have been keeping up with this article over the months,
By: Tenille T. Quamina
you would find some looks that may suit the
different places you could possible go. An ef-
fortless breezy look for the beach, barely-
there makeup, dramatic smokey eyes and so
much more, to choose from. However in this
issue I want to provide a look and tutorial that
is perfect for dinner and maybe the club after!.
So bold eyes, bright lips and overall flawless
makeup that will wow the new guy. Please
feel free to add and take away from the prod-
ucts and techniques I use. This is just a guide
and can be flexible depending on your likes.
Date Night
Make-up
Must Haves:
* Liquid/Cream Foundation (your
choice)
* Finishing Powder
* Concealer
* Bronzer
* Blush (plum/maroon)
* Eyeshadow (your choice)
* Liquid eyeliner
F.A.C.E Inc. Provides make up application for all occasions, weddings, parties, graduations, you
name it! This organization is geared at educating as well as providing professional makeup suited espe-
cially for Caribbean skin. Contact F.A.C.E. Inc.’s Freelance Make-up Artiste – Tenille T. Quamina
at: 1-876-390-6802 or [email protected] or
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_54888082797 for more info!
By: Tenille T. Quamina
* Eye Kohl
* Mascara
* Lipstick/Lip gloss
* Lip liner (optional)
Date-Night Tutorial
Step 1: Flawless skin is the goal for this look, so conceal under eye circles,
and apply and even coat of liquid or cream foundation.
Step 2: Prime eyelids with an eyeshadow base for longevity of eye make-
up and to prevent eyeshadow from creasing. Apply the lighter eye shade to
the eyelid and the darker shade to the outer V of the eye. Use the darker
shade to rim the waterline of the eye as well.
Step 3: Liner the upper lash line with liquid liner, be as dramatic as you de-
sire, wing out the end for the cat-eye effect if you like. Finish with black eye
kohl and mascara.
Step 4: Contour your cheekbones with the bronzer and apply a slight dust
of blush on the apples of the cheeks.
Step 5 : Use lip balm to condition the lips and apply you favourite lipgloss
or lipstick, finish the look with finishing or blotting powder.
FINISHED!!!!
The first date is always an exciting event and looking good and situation
appropriate. But having fun is the most important part, look good but have
fun. Post pictures on the Pellau Facebok page or the F.A.C.E Inc’s face-
book page of your first date looks. Until next month be safe and take care!!
F.A.C.E Inc. Provides make up application for all occasions, weddings, parties, graduations, you
name it! This organization is geared at educating as well as providing professional makeup suited espe-
cially for Caribbean skin. Contact F.A.C.E. Inc.’s Freelance Make-up Artiste – Tenille T. Quamina
at: 1-876-390-6802 or [email protected] or
https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_54888082797 for more info!
Well who would’ve thought! Nadia Batson, Raymond Ramnarine and the Dil-E-Nadan crew are dishing out something that’s guaran-teed to send party lovers wild ahead of Carni-val 2012. This, even as T&T’s soca sweetheart is putting the final touches on preparations for the launch of her all-female soca band on No-vember 9th. A promo for the band, which will be known as SASS, will go viral today and is expected to create a bit of a stir ahead of launch date but even with that happening, Bat-son’s indisputably strong work ethic keeps her focused on this latest release alongside the Dil-E-Nadan band.
The sweetness of the spanking new single they’re calling Hard Pong, lies in its melody but with lyrics to match the track’s melodious out-put, the song which was produced by Shaft Vibes Entertainment and recorded at Backyard studios, will, by all indications be placed on heavy rotation in the weeks ahead. Much like the promo video for the new band, Hard Pong has also gone viral, hitting social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter on October 20. Many are speculating that Batson will have a very successful 2012 season as her name seems to be popping up everywhere, even on television, where she forms part of Synergy TV’s Soca Star 7 judging panel. Additionally, her collaboration with U.S. based soca artiste Lyrikal on a track called Whey Yuh Want has been making the rounds and there’s also word that she’s got a single on the Antilles riddim alongside Machel Montano, Kerwin Dubois and others that’s guaranteed to make the la-dies move.
Nadia Batson’s journey in entertainment region-wide has certainly made her one of the most respected female singer/songwriters in the hemisphere. Her attitude is that of a go-getter and for that reason she assures fans and sup-porters of music in general that 2012 will only be the begin-ning of Soca’s list of greatest accomplishments- this as she seeks to offer something truly dynamic and revolutionary. “ This is only just kicking off. I have so much to deliver to the people and I’m so excited to do that,” she said enthusiasti-cally. Her new lease on life these days is owed primarily to the joy she foresees in being able to truly please the people of T&T, the region and internationally- the way she feels they deserve to be pleased-with great music, spectacular showmanship and lyrical appeal that goes beyond the ordi-nary. A look of what’s to come from the ladies of SASS can be viewed on Facebook, Twitter and certainly YouTube. November 9th however promises to be a date everyone will be talking about for months thereafter.
Caribbean based production house PengCo Music has released yet another riddim aptly entitled
"Kush Riddim". The musical compilation features the likes of industry favourite Isasha, along with many
new and nonetheless talented artists. The riddim was produced by PengCo Music in collaboration with his
long time colleague Vychalle "Kid" Singh in the island of Trinidad and Tobago.
"... it (working with Kid) was strategic, in that we attempted to draw from the experience that Kid would
have had in Jamaica and on the road, working with industry greats such as Sizzla and Beres Hammond and
such..." said co-producer PengCo. He went on to say, "... for our music to compete in the global market-
place, we must understand the global formula."
Many supporters of the artform had a chance to preview the riddim, when the Black Chariot mix was made
public just over 48 hours ago on the PengCo Music Youtube channel. The video which has
already gathered hundreds of views, features the veteran DJ, playing the compilation for the first time pub-
licly.
The riddim is sponsored by Everything Online, Color Heritage and National Lotteries Control Board of
Trinidad and Tobago.
Watch the Black Chariot mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VREx_yANK9o
Caribbean based production house PengCo Music has released yet another riddim aptly entitled
"Kush Riddim". The musical compilation features the likes of industry favourite Isasha, along with many
new and nonetheless talented artists. The riddim was produced by PengCo Music in collaboration with his
long time colleague Vychalle "Kid" Singh in the island of Trinidad and Tobago.
"... it (working with Kid) was strategic, in that we attempted to draw from the experience that Kid would
have had in Jamaica and on the road, working with industry greats such as Sizzla and Beres Hammond and
such..." said co-producer PengCo. He went on to say, "... for our music to compete in the global market-
place, we must understand the global formula."
Many supporters of the artform had a chance to preview the riddim, when the Black Chariot mix was made
public just over 48 hours ago on the PengCo Music Youtube channel. The video which has
already gathered hundreds of views, features the veteran DJ, playing the compilation for the first time pub-
licly.
The riddim is sponsored by Everything Online, Color Heritage and National Lotteries Control Board of
Trinidad and Tobago.
Watch the Black Chariot mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VREx_yANK9o
Some very big names in Caribbean entertainment knocked glasses last month in Jamaica.
The lone Trinidad and Tobago artiste among the specially invited guests is none other than
Shurwayne Winchester, who also happens to be the only T&T featured on the dancehall rid-
dim- The Overproof riddim.
The occasion for the event was the official launch party for the JA Productions produced rid-
dim on which artistes like Mavado, Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Bounty Killer and T&T‟s
soca rude boy, Shurwayne Winchester have contributed seamless hits. In T&T, Winchester‟s
single on the Overproof riddim, Wine On It, has been on the tip of everyone‟s tongue. Many
were shocked upon realising that Tobago-born Winchester was so effortlessly able to jump on
the riddim, creating a frenzy of excitement among fans- especially those of the feminine per-
suasion.
The event, which was held at Carlos Café in New Kingston, Jamaica was also be the launch-
ing pad for a brand new video that features Mavado and fellow artiste, Navino. The gathering
featured the music of a slate of artistes including Shurwayne, reiterates statements made by
JA Productions‟ producer, Justus Arison in early August when Wine On It was released. Back
then he‟d joyously noted that Shurwayne would be the artiste out of T&T to truly bridge the
gap between Jamaica and the soca loving island, and thus far, the airplay being enjoyed in
T&T for both the Jamaican artistes and Shurwayne, is proof that Arison‟s prediction was cer-
tainly on point. Shurwayne, commenting on receiving the invitation explained that while he
would have loved to be there but he would have to miss out on the fun this time around as a
result of pre-scheduled engagements. He however assured that he is, and will continue to be
in constant contact with the team in Jamaica.
For more on Shurwayne Winchester, visit his website at
www.shurwaynewinchester.com, or follow him on Twitter
@Shurwayne. Check out the team on Facebook as well- keyword
Shurwayne Winchester & YOU.
Shurwayne Winchester Among Invited
Caribbean Celebs To Toast To Overproof Suc-
cess
T&T Now Has Its Very
Own Wen'D- Down To Earth
and Culture Driven
T&T‟s getting its very
own „Wen‟D‟- a fearless,
energetic talk show host
who promises to take local
culture and arts to its pin-
nacle of success. Starting
on November 5, Wendy
Lewis will take over Sat-
urday nights with her
brand new one-on-one
programme she‟s dubbed,
“Down To Earth With
Wen‟D.” Set to air on CNC3 in Trinidad and Tobago, the premise
of the half hour long show is centred on straight talk in real life
situations with icons and persons of prominence in local society.
“ This won‟t be the regular run of the mill culture show, I assure,”
said Wen‟D, expressing her determination to make the first 13
episodes, which will run into Carnival Saturday- a riveting, eye
opening television experience.
With sponsors that include Courts, designers- Heather Jones,
Claudia Pegus, Dexter Jennings and Andrew Weekes, Sasha Cos-
metics, Creation Designs, the NLCB, American Airlines, State-
ment Limos and CNC3, the show is being promoted with the
highest of confidence. “Interviews with artistes, carnival stake-
holders, radio personalities and certainly after carnival- politi-
cians, entrepreneurs and religious figures will take shape based on
issues of current appeal but with a very laid back, comfortable
effect. We‟re making this an off- set, real view of society‟s
prominent figures with somewhat of an international flair, some-
thing that has never quite been done to the standard at which
we‟re aiming,” said Lewis.
Each episode will be taped at locations frequented by her guests –
whether it be at their homes, gyms, offices or even at the corner
hot spot where the vibe is right. Whichever way, Wen‟D promises
she‟ll be there to get the news, views and even the sudden out-
bursts of those who‟re often considered to be role models in
Trinidad and Tobago.
With a launch date set for November 4, plans for a hit series are
well underway. It‟s title, “Down To Earth With Wen‟D” epito-
mises the realistic approach the show‟s producers are guarantee-
ing. Following the 13 episodes being filmed during the Christmas
and upcoming Carnival 2012 seasons, Lewis
assured that planning has already begun for
guests outside of these culturally festive peri-
ods. “ No one will be left out. We‟re touch-
ing everyone of prominence with an eye to-
wards getting the „real‟ feelings, emotions
and characters of these people. Too often we
see persons of prominence on television or
on stages and we‟re left bewildered by their
larger than life personas. It‟s time we got
down to the nitty gritty. It‟s time we made
these people tangible- relatable,” she empha-
sised.
The show will air on Saturdays at 8pm with a
repeat each Tuesday at 5pm on CNC3. Ac-
cording to Lewis, the concept was considered
upon recognising that there was a lack of
televised local content in a well- packaged,
internationally produced format. “ Our icons
are dying and we‟re being left without an
account of their history. We need to fix that
and it starts with Down To Earth With
Wen‟D,” said Lewis.
ABOUT WENDY LEWIS:
Wendy Lewis is the CEO of Khalabash En-
tertainment & Promotions- an artiste and
event management company based in San
Fernando, Trinidad. She is also the former
CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Entertain-
ment Company. Wendy‟s career in artiste
management in Trinidad and Tobago spans
22 years, having worked with a number of
accomplished entertainers, among them Gen-
eral Grant, Inna Visionz soca band which
included lead vocalist Kerwin Du Bois, Terri
Lyons in 2008, and she now manages
Heaven „Snakey‟ Charles- an artiste she at-
tests to being one of the most underrated en-
tertainers of this time. A passion for culture
and the arts in T&T presents Wendy as a per-
son with an insatiable thirst to expose and
promote everything beautiful that lies in
T&T. As such, her new calling allows for yet
another opportune moment where she will
more than likely impress while garnering
success for self and the industry that she so
loves.
A first taste of what Syr‟s got will be unleashed on
Friday, October 28th. He‟s got a single that‟s
straight out of Holy House Productions and rides
the Body Riddim of which well known local pro-
ducer, Mr. Spine is owed credit. The track, which
is called, Pon D Body is all about a young
woman‟s anticipation for the Carnival season, her
eagerness to let loose and enjoy the local festival.
Syr, whose real name is Wackele Williams ex-
plained that the track is all soca but boasts some
dance and dancehall flavour.
With a keen ability to work with various musical
genres, including reggae and dancehall, Syr who
only started recording last year, says his first goal
is to get the support of the radio stations. “ I need
to get my music played, so it can be heard by the
masses. This is no hobby- it‟s what I do and I plan
on doing it well enough, so that everyone appreci-
ates it,” he said.
Looking toward the future, Syr admits that his fo-
cus is long term, so at the moment he‟s working on
music that will be released outside local shores in
January and in T&T even after the C2K12 season
has passed.
On the topic of artistes that he enjoys, names like
Bunji Garlin and the Millionaire Family pop up. “
I really like the Millionaire Family- there‟s no sur-
prise there. Syr admits that he is fond of quite a
few entertainers on the local circuit, among them
Benjai, 3 Suns and FayAnn Lyons. He didn‟t shy
away however from voicing his opinion on the
Caribbean‟s music industry, saying that as a bur-
geoning artiste he feels there is room growth and
improvement. “ There are so many genres
of music in the Caribbean and then so
many sub-genres like Island Pop coming
out of Soca. It‟ll be interesting to see how
we utilise all of this musical greatness to
show up ourselves as one Caribbean peo-
ple,” he said.
As it relates to his career, Syr is preparing
to do things a little different because as he
explained- “in this biz, it‟s all about who
makes the strongest impact, regardless of
genre, island or style.”
Already, he‟s doing it the right way, with profes-
sional standards being set as it relates to business
and image. Syr‟s teamed up with popular urban
fashion centre, Phat‟s International
for all his wardrobe needs and his photos are all
done by JHamilton Photography. “ The only way
this can work is if I invest in it and that‟s what I
intend to do- wholeheartedly. I now look forward
to the wholehearted support of the public at large,”
he said.
T&T's Syr Promises to
Turn Things Up
He promises to stand out. He‟s fresh and hungry to penetrate the Soca
scene and at age 26, Syr (pronounced SY-ER) is prepared to give the fet-
ing public and even those who just like to chill out amid the hype, some-
thing to talk about. So confident is this San Juan, Trinidad native that
he’s making it known off the bat that this is no hobby- it’s his career
and as such, he’s not messing around.
LIFE OF A UWI STUDENT:
The issue of renting and our
rights as tenants
It is indeed sad to be aware that in what we call „ sweet T&T‟ the
average cost of living for a student attending the University of the
West Indies St. Augustine Campus is very high; mainly because
of the cost of off-campus accommodation. Even though landlords
may have gone through
a considerable amount
of expense to ensure
that their place is com-
fortable for the use of
students, I am of the
view that a place cost-
i n g m o r e t h a n
$2800.00TT per month
is indeed pushing it a
bit too far. This inevi-
tably creates the im-
pression that students
are preyed upon to pay
high rents simply be-
cause their tuition fees
are covered by GATE.
Let us hypothetically examine the monthly budget of an average
student that lives off campus given that their rent is about
$3500TT. After paying rent, the student still has to consider liv-
ing expenses; meals, toiletries, medical supplies and transporta-
tion. For the sake of argument and easy calculation we shall have
the cost of meals separate from the cost of toiletries, medical sup-
plies and transportation which will be classified as personal ex-
penses. Per month, meals will cost, on average, $1800TT, while a
student‟s personal expenses will cost, on average, $1300TT.
These figures add up to a grand total of $6600. This figure dwells
around the cost of a mortgage payment for a house costing mil-
lions of dollars. It is also more than the average citizen of the Re-
public of Trinidad and Tobago makes in one month. Hence, this
is indeed a financial burden on full time students with absolutely
no form of income. It is also a burden on the student‟s family
whose income may not even be double that of the university stu-
dent‟s expenditure. Also, it is of great per-
tinence that I mention that there are non-
nationals of contributing countries to the
CARICOM that are also faced with the fate
of these living expenses added to which
they must pay school fees.
There are many landlords who tend to be
very unreasonable with their student ten-
ants. For instance, the rules that some land-
lords have pertaining to student occupancy
are absolutely ridiculous. How is it that af-
ter a student pays so much money to live
comfortably, away from home, he or she
not allowed to have any guests over? As a
student at tertiary level, group study ses-
sions are vital and to prevent such from
happening is indeed inhumane, especially
if the student is a non-national of the Re-
public of Trinidad and Tobago. The only
acceptable condition stated by the landlord
is the debarment from having a pet at any
place of residence, anything beyond that is
reproachful. There are also some landlords
that place unnecessary pressure on a stu-
dent; quarrelling with them because their
lights are on at night. What if a student has
a morbid fear of the dark and a night light
is simply not enough? What if the student
does not sleep because he or she has to get
those A‟s in order to maintain or attain a
scholarship? All these possibilities must be
taken into consideration. There is also the
pressing issue of those landlords who re-
fuse to fix damaged facilities, even if it
were stated in their contract that they are
required to do so. These are only a few
landlord-tenant challenges to be considered
as it is clear that the rights of the tenant are
being infringed upon when it is demanded
that we as students adhere to certain re-
quests of our landlord.
Simply put, the rights of tenants that reside
in Trinidad and Tobago are as follows:
1. The right to quiet enjoyment of the land
- a right to use the land as your dwelling
without the intrusive interference of the
landlord, that is, a right to privacy. How-
ever, the landlord can enter, with notice,
for things like:
Making a repair
Seeing if a requested repair is
needed
Showing the home to a prospec-
tive tenant
In cases of emergency, your landlord
can enter without consent for issues
such as a fire or flooding.
2. The right to a "habitable," or liveable,
premises; there must be structurally
sound roofs, hot and cold water and safe
electrical systems.
3. The right to have damaged amenities
fixed by the landlord.
4. The right to be safe from any injury that
may be caused by the conditions of the
premises.
5. The right to be protected from foresee-
able criminal activities of thieves and
even fellow tenants.
It is important to note that even though the rent
at most places for student accommodation is
considerably high, there are places that do not
even provide the standard living requirements of
a student. Recent research has shown that in or-
der for a studying person to be comfortable in
the place that they occupy, there must be the fol-
lowing amenities: internet, proper kitchen facili-
ties, laundry facilities, proper lighting, a desk,
proper washroom, a wardrobe, a good bed, hot
and cold water and a secure environment. These
are things are to be made accessible to the rent-
ing student and not be seen as an allowance or
privilege by the landlord. In this case, landlords
must come to the realisation that these amenities
are simply a necessity to the student and should
be seen as such.
The time has come for the students of the Uni-
versity of the West Indies to be justly treated.
We should not be required to pay such large
sums of money and have our rights revoked or
infringed upon by landlords. There are systems
put in place to protect us from the harsh realities
that we face in the Republic of Trinidad and To-
bago; namely, Landlord Tenant Act, The Rent
Restriction Act and the Rent Assessment Board.
My suggestion is that we get them to be func-
tioning efficiently so that my fellow schoolmates
of the University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine who reside can justly be taken care of.
Kizzy-Anne Boatswain
National Affairs Committee Chairperson
2011-2012
Off Campus Affairs Committee Chairperson
2011-2012
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Guild of Students
She was influenced by her mother, at an early
age, who was a home-based
seamstress. She was a source of inspiration and
Anna would sit for hours at her
feet and play with the scraps of fabrics that
fell to the floor. It was not long before
she began designing and constructing garments
for her dolls, not yet realizing
that she was making a career choice. Anna
went on to study fashion illustrations,
garment construction, tailoring and fabric de-
sign at various institutions.
Designing apparel is an exciting and demanding
profession that requires special
abilities; creativity, skills and fortitude are the
ingredients for success in the
industry, all of which Anna possesses.
Acceptance into the fashion industry
has afforded her an opportunity to im-
prove
her creative functions, expand her ar-
tistic range, explore her uniqueness and
versatility and also generate new ideas.
Apparel design is Anna’s passion. Learn-
ing as much as she can is imperative
for
her to stay ahead of the competition.
It is her intent to become a pivotal
force in
the Caribbean Fashion Industry.
The knowledge that she has gained has
enabled her to execute her designs, al-
low
her to coordinate and reflect style or-
ganization and develop techniques that
would increase her productivity, and a
level of competitiveness that will only
serve to enhance her efficiency.
Highlight Interview-Anna White
Q1. Who are you?
A1. I am Anna White, creative director
of Nykell’s Designs for custom-made
clothing for men, women and children.
Q2. What are three words that best
describe who you are?
A2. If I had to sum myself up in three
words, one, of course, would be crea-
tive;
Cover story with local
designer – Anna White
The fashion industry is a dynamic and innovative
hob of creative individuals with a flair for designing
conventional and non-conventional styles. They have
the uncanny ability to interpret fashion trends with
their self-expressions and highly stylized elements of
imaginative portrayals. The human body becomes a
walking canvas for these artists we call fashion de-
signers. Anna White, a local fashion
designer, has fulfilled her desire to be counted
among these avant-gardes of today’s fashion indus-
try.
Anna White standing with one of her designs from
her upcoming collection “Boho Street Fusion” due
May 2012
number two would be, of course,
spiritual and number three; fun-
loving.
Q3. Who or what inspires you?
A3. I am mostly inspired by events,
whether it be political or natural
disasters. I
am also inspired by the beauty
around me such as nature and peo-
ple in general,
for example, I take inspiration from
the way people live their lives and
garments
individuals wear to certain events. I
am inspired but a number of things.
Q4. Define success.
A4. I would interpret success as one
being able to do what they love, do
it well,
and freely. It helps if you get paid.
(laughs)
Q5. What sacrifices have you made
for success?
A5. Wow. My greatest sacrifice was
me having to give up my business,
at present,
to attend school as a full time stu-
dent at the University of Trinidad and To-
bago
(U.T.T.) to pursue a degree in fashion.
Q6. What is the stand out moment in your
designing career thus far?
A6. My daughter’s graduation dress, my
son’s graduation suit, weddings, carnival
costumes, the construction of the Maid
Marian costume for carnival Queen of the
Band; every little collection that I have
done, to me, has always been a defining
moment.
Q7. What hobbies or interests do you have
outside of designing?
A7. Wow that’s a lot; hiking, biking, Latin
dancing, dining out, going for walks,
hanging out with friends….it’s just too
many to name.
Q8. What are some of your immediate up-
coming projects?
A8. At present I’m working on my thesis
collection for my school. It’s our final
year and we are now heavily involved in cre-
ating a collection of pieces to be in a
fashion show next year.
Q9. Where do you see yourself, as a
designer, in the next five years?
A9. Well, as a designer, I, of course,
will own my successful business and
being a
fashion consultant will be added to
that as well.
Q10. What is your ultimate goal in
the fashion industry?
A10. I do intend to be known inter-
nationally so my goal right now is to
get myself
and my unique designs out there and
to be known as an international de-
signer.
Q11. L’image is a very enticing name.
What does it signify?
A11. L’image is French for ‘the im-
age’. It signifies the image of the
customer or
the client so, in terms of naming the
business ‘L’image’, it pulls in you as
the
person, the individual, having a sense
of your own style and that is what
L’image
is all about; creating an individual
style for each person. It creates your
image.
Q12. What is your secret fear?
A12. To be buried alive; buried alive emo-
tionally, to be buried alive physically, to
be buried alive creatively.
Q13. Are there any other designers you
rate or admire?
A13. Actually there are quite a few design-
ers whom I admire and probably would
take inspiration from; Alexander McQueen,
for instance, Fendi, Dior and Alberta
Feretti; love her work.
Q14. Who is the most interesting person
you have worked with or would like to
work with?
A14. Alberta Feretti. To me the way she
creates the fabrics, uses the fabrication in
terms of the way she designs her pieces,
the way they fit; I think that she is a very
creative individual, very talented and very
inspiring and I would like to meet and
work with her.
Q15. What keeps you going in the face of
adversity?
what it is they want to do. In fashion
there is a wide range of opportunities
and if they do research they can find
out
exactly what their niche is and they
would be able to study and prepare for
that
aspect.
Q18. What do you get complimented on
most?
A18. Other than my gorgeousness, the
way that I am able to take a boring
piece
of fabric and turn it into something
amazing that fits a human form.
Q19. What can you offer that other de-
signers can’t?
A15. The fact that I am able to create an
image that makes others love how they
look and how they feel keeps me motivated.
To me it’s about using my creativity
to bring their happiness.
Q16. What are some of the challenges you
face in the fashion industry?
A16. Other than the ‘survival of the fit-
test’ and ‘every man for himself’ aspect,
there is the financial aspect of it. There is
also the acceptance here in Trinidad and
Tobago as the industry has not yet been
fully recognized.
Q17. What advice would you give to some-
one who is pursuing a similar path?
A17. My advice to that person is to do
their research first; see what other options
are available before they decide exactly
Anna White
If you were…..
A celeb; Angela Basette
A city : Paris
A boy: Vin Diesel
A food: vegetable soup; variety of surprises,
easy on the stomach and great for
the palette.
An animal: ant; smart, communal worker,
lift a hundred times its weight.
An object: a crystal vase; delicate, beautiful
and valuable.
A fragrance: Colour Me Purple
An adjective: innovative
A19. My aesthetics; my take on how one
should look, feel and dress to enhance
one’s personality. I think that I am able to
tell exactly what a client wants and
I deliver accordingly. I can also masterfully con-
struct a treasury of fascinating
designs that would help to showcase the crea-
tivity of my country.
Fast facts
Sign: set between Libra and Scorpio
Nickname: Ann
Superpower: read minds
Hobbies: Latin dancing, biking, hiking
Three things you can’t live without: creative
environment, spirituality, love and
patience
Pet peeve: one’s inability to detect in-
sult
Most likely to say: No
Life mantra: stop placing lifetime expec-
tations on seasonal people and also to
know your worth
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4. What was the first event you
played at?
Well, we first played at Diego
Martin Lessons Academy but
we were actually known as
Massive Entertainment. We
later changed our name to
something more original.
Therefore, the first event that
Green Star Sounds played at
was a party that took place at
Defense Force‟s Club; „D‟
Club‟.
5. What is the next event you
will play at?
A. Green Star Sounds is sched-
uled to play at Candy Ville in
the U.W.I. Social Club at the
St. Augustine Campus on the
29th of Oct. 2011.
6. Out of all the songs you
have in your collection, as a
D.J., which one „never fails‟?
A. The all-time song that never
fails is „Ram-ram‟ from
Lady Saw.
7. What was the funniest thing
that ever happened at an event?
A. At our first official event at
Exclusive with Green Start Sounds By Nykima Straker
Green Star Sounds is a young group of D.J.‟s that
originated from the village of Diego Martin, west
Trinidad, which presently comprises three mem-
bers. The trio has been joggling together for the
past two (2) years, learning about each other‟s
unique styles. This group of young, versatile selec-
tors has been flattening sets before the designation
of the group name on August 4th, 2011. „Green‟
signifies the colour of will, while „Star‟ signifies
each member as being their own individual stars.
Using every program from Native Traktor DJ to
Serato, these guys can joggle old school music like
they were partying since the 1980‟s. Green Star
Sounds caters to new-school parties, excursions,
christenings, weddings, graduations, corporate
events etc.
Highlight interview with upcoming D.J. sensation
- Green Star Sounds
1. Green Star Sounds is an innovative name. What
does it signify?
A. Mention name change
2. Why do you do you guys do what you do?
A. Being a D.J. is just something we like to do. It
brings a joy having people move to the music that
we create.
3. What should we expect from Green Star
Sounds?
A. Bigger and better style and delivery of the same
music you hear on a day to day basis; with a
different twist.
Defense Force‟s Club, thirty seconds
into a set, Gyasi froze; he couldn‟t play,
he couldn‟t remember any songs, he did-
n‟t know what to play. I was originally
the mike-man had to stop talking on the
mike in order to play tracks. For that
event, we had no mike-man as I was the
D.J. and Gyasi was just there shaking
like a leaf.
8. What advice would you give to an up-
coming D.J.?
A. You have to stick with it. The music
industry is saturated so you have to learn
your trade well, be an expert at what you
do.
9. Where do you see yourself five years
from now as a disc jockey?
A. We will be owning a
fully loaded sound com-
pany and we also see
ourselves playing in the
96.7fm radio station.
10.When you play, is
there a pre-planned set or
do you just go with the
flow?
A. Basically it‟s a little of both because
depending on what type of event we are
playing at, we will know what genre of
music is appropriate. When our session
starts, then we go with the flow.
11. What are three pertinent skills that a
D.J. must know to be successful on set?
A. Originality, smooth mixing and versa-
tility.
12.Words of wisdom?
A. Our words of wisdom are also our life
mantra: trust, loyalty, respect!
Tres Belle Cosmetique is a very
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started off because of the passion
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Tres Belle carries their very own makeup
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In addition to Tres Belle’s wide color se-
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Shopping at Tres Belle is very convenient, customers can order desired goods
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convenient meeting points. Delivery is also available via TTPOST.
Tres Belle Cosmetique recently participated in a Bridal show held at the Centre
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