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.

Costume Customizing

How much more different should a person be able to alter their costume once they have paid and received their costume?

A friend and I ended up in a debate today over altering a costume. As a designer I never mind people altering a costume just a tad because it made them stand out and be unique, but I am absolutely against people making their own costume. Just because of the initial design and materials used, I do not want someone’s costume in my section to look completely different from the rest. It might end up looking like a bootleg version to the section or a bad reflection on you as a designer. This year numerous people have been placing orders to customize or create additional items for their costume. How drastic should a person be allowed to go? Is it disrespectful to the band/ designer if a person alters their costume? My friend stated that minor adjustments are cool, but adding large backpacks or collars is disrespectful to the designer and will cause a big issue with the band. What if the band gave you permission to customize you r costume, how far should a person be allowed to go? Should you obtain permission from the designer/ band? Some people believe that once you paid for a costume its free reign to do whatever they want to it, the band already received their money.

What’s your take on this issue?





* Picture from www.haitrim.com

Ramajay Mas - Aphrodite / Venus Shoe Post

I have been neglecting my poor blog, but I am back now and ready to blog from now until Trinidad carnival 2k11. Everyone have been asking about the footwear post that I did last year for every section in Ramajay. I apologize for its late appearance, but here goes the first section (Mines of Course LOL) Aphrodite.

Please visit www.ramajaymas.com to see the rest of the sections.

All shoes are from www.shoeocean.com.

Are you ready to Ramajay?

Its almost a month away from Ramajay's Band Launch. Are you ready to be transformed into a goddess? We stepped it up a notch, so be prepared.


RAMAJAY Mas
"Premier All-Inclusive Mas Band"

OFFICIAL BAND LAUNCH

for

LABOR DAY 2010 PRESENTATION: "LA FEMME: Reveal the mystery of woman..."

6pm - 12am
Live models displaying costumes

Music by: GB God Bless, Spoil Brattz, Natural Freaks, Infamous Sounds
Hosted by: Mr. Groove

Update

I have been neglecting my blog ever since labor Day. I will post pictures from Kiddies Carnival, Labor Day, and my section with Natural Freaks for Miami Carnival soon.

I already started to complete my orders for Monday wear for Trinidad Carnival, which includes, wire bras, boots, arm pieces, corsets, boy shorts, gloves, etc....... Hopefully I will get a chance to start my own preparations. I have a tendency to leave myself undone.

Its officially Chrisnival and I am enjoying every minute of it.

Kids Footwear

Everyone that knows me knows that I absolutely adore Kiddies carnival. I always go over budget when it involves Kiddies Mas.


This year my section is called Skittles (Taste the Rainbow) with Ramajay Mas Band. Every year I advise parents to purchase Converse sneakers or boots and decorate them. Last year, I discovered Lelli Kelly shoes and fell in love. This is my favorite shoe company for kids when it comes to mas. You have to search to find a good deal on the footwear because they can run you anywhere from $30 to 100. They are expensive but well worth it.

Ramajay Mas Footwear Part 3 of 3

Brazilian Sky







Flight of the Jaguar








Festive Parrot







Labor Day is almost here so visit www.ramajaymas.com and register in the costume of your choice.

Visit www.shoeocean.com or www.amiclubwear to purchase these boots.