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Carnival Divaz And Freedom Promotions

Premiere All Inclusive section

With Natural Freaks Unlimited

"DUTTY"

Backline $250

Monokini $265

High waist $275

Includes Small Feathered Tiara, Body wear, Foot pieces, Neck piece, small feathered bracelet (fluff), earrings, and a special goody bag.

Frontline $385

Includes Large feathered tiara, Wire bra, Jewel panty (chains on both sides), Neck piece, Large feathered Arm piece, Large Feathered Foot Piece, earrings, and a special goody bag

Male $175

Includes custom printed "DUTTY" short pants, neck piece, wrist piece, foot piece, and a survivor pack filled with goodies.

Add-On's

Wire Bra $50

Collar $90

Miami Carnival 2013

Its that time again for the Carnival Divaz Crew to take over Miami Carnival. I apologize for not Blogging in awhile, I have been busy designing over 25 sections this year. I will do a recap of all of my designs this Carnival season is officially over for 2013. For the next couple of weeks, my blog will be about Miami carnival, from beginning to end. I will even post the wild and crazy pics from the production house. Yes, Carnival Divaz teamed up with freedom promotions to produce a Miami section and we have an official production house. So far this collaboration have been great and the responses from the section have been wonderful. Since this is my only personal design for the year, I tried to give it my all (without going overboard LOL). I gave the masqueraders enough options to suite their needs (some said that I gave too much options). My intent was not for everyone to pile on all of the add one at once, but to find what suits you. But you know that true Carnival Divaz loves Feathers and bling so they will definitely be ordering more than one add-on. Here's a few pictures to hold you over until tomorrow when I post Prices and various options.

Freedom Promotions and Carnival Divaz Presents:

Dutty

With Natural Freaks Miami with their presentation "ten"

Ten Years of Mas in Miami ( This is my sixth year being a Natural Freaks section Leader)

Chocolate City Band Launch Review

Band: Chocolate City (A.K.A Chocolate City 500)
Launch Date: June 2, 2012
Location: Club Night Flight
Presentation: Bachannal Revellers

Here’s a few pictures from Chocolate City Band Launch:














Pictures courtesy of yessny.com




Overall the costumes were okay but the venue was entirely too small. Word of advice: Please apply foundation over pasties to match the models skin. The pasties became an eye sore because it distracted viewers from seeing the detail in the bra. Also sometimes less is more, some of the makeup on the models were too much. If your head piece is large and detailed, simple makeup is required. Chocolate City have come a long way from being a t-shirt band. They still have a ways to go, but they are making steps in the right direction. Only one section needs a full revamp.

And so it begins

This weekend marks the beginning of band launch season for NY Labor Day Parade. The first band to launch will be Chocolate City on Saturday and Sesame flyers and Karma Mas Band on Sunday. NY bands and section leaders need to promote their launches a lot more. The only three band that everyone keeps hearing about is Ramajay, Sesame Flyers, and Freaks NY. Please start flooding everyone’s page with launch info and details about your band. Show people that there’s a lot of options out there that caters to all different types of people, different size and shaped people, and people from different nationalities.

NY Labor Day Band launch season is about to begin.

NY Labor Day bands are about to launch and I am truly excited. This year one of Brooklyn’s top dj’s Natural Freaks Ultd will be bringing out their own band (Freaks NY). I have been a section leader with them in Miami for the past 4 years, so I am excited to see what they do for Labor Day. Claude from Karma Carnival Band have been doing a lot of private work both local and abroad , I love his designs for St. Lucia carnival and is hoping that he wows us in NY. Both Ramajay Mas and Sesame Flyers are rumored to have a few well known designers designing their In-house sections. I cannot wait to see various wings that will be revealed at Ramajay’s band Launch and also to see Rastarz Mas Debut their first Labor Day section. They had one of the Top sections for Miami Carnival in Big and Strong One Island Carnival band; let’s see if they can do it again in Ramajay. I also cannot wait to see what Akin Ross comes with. We know that he is always over the top (in a good way). Also with great anticipation come Ontarage Ladies/ Koncep section with Natural Freaks as they always use bold colors that stand out among the rest. Finally, let’s see if DesigningDaryl can out do the NY designers this year as the competition is on. This year with definitely be a year to remember as all of the bands are bringing their A game.

Here are a few launch dates and Flyers.

Chocolate City Mas Band June 2nd

Sesame Flyers June 3rd

Karma Carnival Band June 3rd

Borokeete USA June 8th

1199 SCCC June 9th

Ramajay Mas June 10th

Dingolay Mas NYC June 15th

Freaks NY June 17th

L & B’s Soca City June 23rd

Day 4

What shows, movies, plays, books, or events influenced your life in the past year?

Since purchasing an ipad, I go through books like water. So decided to put myself on a budget. 1 book purchase a month. I have been downloading free books like crazy. The best free books that I have downloaded are "the Mating","The Keeping", and "The finding" by Nicky Charles. I love these books so much that I am reading them all over again. I usually read action books, but this romance novel that captured my heart.


I haven't really done any much in past year besides attend various carnivals.

Day 3

What healthy activities / choices did you do in 2011? What are some you want to do in 2012?


I never practiced good eating habits which is the reason why I have a poor metabolism. When I do decide to eat, the options are always healthy and nutritious. The problem is that I hardly eat because I never have an appetite. I get so engrossed in what I am doing that I don't think about food or even using the rest room LOL. Whenever I start a project that I am passionate about, I tend to forget about everything else. For 2012 I want to continue eating healthy, but more frequently. I want to start exercising and build my metabolism and endurance up.

Day 2

I indeed had a few good experiences for 2011.

* Trinidad Carnival was bess especially Tobago. ( My clients rock lol)

* My Daughter started elementary school

* I loved my labor day and NY kiddies and Miami Carnival Designs / section.

* I did design work for various Carnival bands in NY and already have
things in place for 2012.

* My nephew Aden was born.

* I'm proud to say that my friends stuck by me through the roughest time
in my life (I Love Ya'll)


* Even in your darkest hour, there will always be things that will make you happy.










Most of my happiest experiences for 2011 revolved around carnival.

Day 1

Argghhhhhhh This is really hard for me, but I am determined to follow through. So here I go, I will label 2011 as "DISASTER". It was a horrific year for me, one that I truly want to forget. 2012 is definitely titled as "ADVANCEMENT". I am determined to grow and advance as a POWERFUL BLACK WOMAN. I have set goals that I know for a fact that I will accomplish way before 2012 is over. I am focused and determined on being a better person.

12 days of refelction

I have never opened up and discuss my personal life on this blog. But I decided to change that and open up to my readers. This year have been really rough on me spiritually and mentally, So I am going to use my blog as a platform to rebuild myself to the person that I use to be. I know that many people are probably going through the same situations that I am (maybe worse), but sometimes listening to other peoples situation gives you encouragement to face your own problems.

With that being said I decided to join a friend of mines Ashanti and do The 12 days of Reflection Challenge.





Its time that I put some closure to this year and move on to something positive.

Miami Carnival 2011

This is my section for Miami Carnival 2011. There are a few spots left in the midline option.

Trinid Carnival 2012 Services

Trinidad Carnival 2012
Services

Registration begins on Friday, October 14, 2011. A minimum of $40us or 50% of the cost of your services will be taken at that time. Please send an email to www.carnivaldiva@gmail.com with your request of services prior to registration. Please include pictures or a detailed description on the items that you would like customized. Past customers get preference and a 5% discount on all services.

Carnival Divaz productions will be providing the following items for Trinidad Carnival 2012:

• Jeweled Tiara’s
• Elaborate Boots Decoration
• Decorated Bras with Matching boy shorts or frilled skirts
• Wire Bra Decoration
• Feathered Collars
• Jeweled Monokinis
• Matching accessories to suite your Monday or Tuesday costume

We are also selling jewelry, feathers, rhinestones, eye lashes, eye shadow, and glitter at a location in Woodbrook during carnival week.


* All payments will be received via PayPal or Western Union.

Deciding factors of choosing a costume for Trinidad Carnival 2012

This carnival season, I am focused on finding a costume that I am truly in love with and nothing else. I am not worried about what any of my friends like or even which band that they decide on playing in because this year even though we all played in the same band, we hardly seen one another. I need to find a costume that I am 100% in love with and so far I have not found that costume. Maybe that’s the designer in me that will always see little things that can be tweaked. A few costumes that have launched, has the potential to be a fab costume but missed the mark and needs a couple adjustments. So far only 1 costume has made my heart skip a beat and it have not been released yet. The likelihood of me getting in that section for carnival 2k12? Hmmmmmm lol. We shall see as what happens. Right after carnival, YUMA asked what color costume would I like to wear for carnival 2012. I answered and it seems that YUMA answered. Almost every band that launched so far has used my color of choice but I DON’T LIKE any of them. So here are my deciding factors for choosing a costume.


Costume Design

Jewel Panty- This is a must in any costume that I choose. As a person with a small waist and large hips, a jewel panty worked perfectly for me. No belt spinning around like a hoola hoop. Everything stayed where it needed to be the entire day.

Wire Bra- This is another must for me. As a person that has B cup breast I prefer wire bras over regular bras. I have not found a regular that flatters me besides the u-plunge bra. And majority of the bands do not use that type of bra because the colors are limited. A regular bra gives me too much coverage or the padded ones are so padded that my nipples show. 2k12 will be my 5th year in a row playing in a wire bra.

Color- I want to play in a color that I have never played in before. I realized last year that I play in almost the same set of colors year in, year out. I want to try something new. So red, green, beige, and blue are out for me.

Band Competition

For the first time ever this will be a deciding factor for me depending on whether or not I do an Individual. This year in YUMA I did get my 5 minutes of fame before my section. I was extremely grateful for that. If I choose to purchase a large costume I would like my 5 minutes of fame. LOL. I realized the “FUN” bands do not cater to the individuals in the band. When I played an Individual in Legacy, my section leaders had dancers bring me out. I had someone offer me drinks, food, and snacks the entire length of the parade. And Legacy does pass EVERY judging point. I paid far less than what I paid for my individual costume in Tribe and received no special treatment. I don’t mind if I have to pay extra for a runner, but it would be nice.


Costume Manufacturers

Who makes my costume is a HUGE concern of mines. Quality means everything for me and I want a beautiful costume that will look exactly like the prototype and hold up all day. I have experienced both good and bad costumes. Costume malfunctions can ruin my entire carnival experience.


Hopefully I have a pleasurable experience for carnival 2012.

Fast Forward from Trinidad Carnival until now.

My next couple of Blog entries will be my experiences from my Trinidad Carnival until now.
Its band launch season in NY and I am ready to give you full commentary on what’s going on with New York Labor Day bands. Here’s a few pics of various moments from March until now.

All pics are of Carnival Divaz or items made Carnival Divaz Productions.