LOCAL PROS POINT OUT COMMON NEWS BEAUTY FAUX PAS
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nstagram and Pinterest are great sources for beauty tips and advice. Precisely because, beauty trends are always emerging and evolving and keeping up to date can be overwhelming. However, according to 3 local beauty professionals, there are some beauty trends that can only be classed as beauty fails. Despite their busy schedule, these three talented ladies were able to share with us what beauty fails to avoid. Bridget Pouchet has been in the industry for over 10 years and has worked for brands such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Angostura, Tribe, Fantasy and American actor Ian Somerhalder, to name a few. When asked what she enjoys most about being a makeup artist said "I love about that no two days are the same. I get to be a part of a bride’s special day and then I get to be involved in the creative process of developing a print ad or TV commercial. She further elaborated by revealing that her private clients are her pride and joy. Using regular concealer for dark circles is definitely a huge beauty fail according to this beauty professional, as it tends to make the area look ashy. Instead she suggests using colour correctors to counter balance-pigmented discolorations followed with regular
concealer to brighten area. Wearing the wrong shade of foundation. Not only does it photograph horribly, it can easily be avoided. Bridget suggests applying two shades closest to your skin tone to your jawline and then head outside to view it in natural lighting. Pick the one that looks the most natural. Heavy contouring without blending. Unless you’re aiming for stage makeup, avoid this at all cost. Using blush to contour. According to Bridget, blush should only be used to add colour to the cheeks. However matte earth tones colours should be used for contouring. Krysta Wallace Ottley has been a professionally trained freelance Makeup Artist since 2008. In 2011 she accepted a fulltime position with MAC Cosmetics, Trinidad where she further honed her talent, technique and speed which set her on the path to becoming a freelance Makeup Artist and Director at The MUA House. Her clients include: Lonsdale Saatchi & Saatchi, Cup of Joe and Destra Garcia. Krysta admits that applying makeup can be intimidating for anyone, but shared with us two tips to avoid making these "beauty fails." Overdone Eyebrows. The eyebrows "on fleek" became instantly famous with the help of Instagram. It consisted of very sculpted eyebrows with concealer both under the brow and above it. Krysta describes this as being “almost too perfect!” She believes, brows frame the face but too harsh a brow can also distract. Instead, she recommends avoiding brow gels and going lightly on brow powders. Her favourite go to for brows is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz or Brow Definer as soft strokes mimic hair. Krysta also believes the right
foundation is the key to preventing a beauty fail. She states “wherever possible always test your foundation before you purchase and do so from your jawline into your neck. It should MATCH EXACTLY. She further suggested using a translucent powder over the foundation so the colour doesn't change. Her go to translucent powder is Laura Mercier. Dianne John has been within the beauty industry for over a decade. Her portfolio is a mix of local, regional and international work for television, commercial advertising, film, and music, to name a few. She was also head makeup artist for local Carnival band YUMA’s IMAGINE 2013 band launch, website and Lookbook, various News Anchors, reporters, hosts and guests for television station CTV. So what beauty fails does Dianne John insists on avoiding?
1. Dark rimming of lips with a liner that does not match the lip colour. 2. Next, over drawn lips to give an overly excessive pouty lip.
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3. Over dramatic cat eyeliner styles that are best kept for stage, runway or concept looks rather than bridal or regular wear. 4. Lastly, the idea that more makeup is better, rather than less is more. What are some of the beauty fails you noticed in 2016? Share with us via our Facebook Page: ET&T Weekly.
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he results are in. Makeup artists in T&T’s beauty industry all agree that great makeup starts with proper face priming and setting, to create a perfect canvas to hold the makeup application. In no particular order, here are the top 10 products that local professionals currently swear by.
Becca Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfector Freelance makeup artist William Tommy says he starts the makeup process with this silicone free primer. He says “it keeps the skin matte and smooth.”
Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser Primer Katrina Laydoo of The MUA House agrees that Becca Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfector is the best, but says that you can get a similar effect with the lower end Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser Primer. She says “Primers are my go to product because without prepping the skin properly foundation will not function the way you’d expect it to. Both of these primers help to minimize the appearance of pores to help create that flawless finish on the skin…and in 2016 skin is in!”
says that a lot of professional makeup artists use L.A. Girl Longwear Concealer. The LA Girl product gives crease-resistant, opaque coverage in a creamy, yet lightweight texture. The longwearing formula camouflages darkness under the eyes, redness and skin imperfections. It provides complete, naturallooking coverage, evens skin tone and minimizes fine lines around the eyes.
Revlon ColorStay Eyeliners Avinash Singh says, “I also swear by Revlon colour stay eyeliners…they last and last…especially for Carnival.”
Ben Nye Banana Powder Krysta G also uses Ben Nye's Bella Luxury Banana Powder. Go bananas for this silky-fine, ‘mattifying’ translucent setting powder. With just a hint of color, you won't miss the white cast in your photos that often comes with other finishing powders. The versatile Banana shade suits a range of skin tones as it softly and subtly color corrects surface redness and pink undertones, as well as neutralizes blue under eye circles. It absorbs excess oil and softens the appearance of pores and texture. Krysta admits it can enhance your fair-skinned, youthful glow with Cameo, balance out light to medium skin tones with Buff, and warm up tan to deeper skin tones with Beige Suede.
L.A. Girl Pro Longwear Concealer Krysta G from Beauty at its Finest 2
Maybelline Pumped Up Mascara Freelance makeup artist Avinash Singh says “I tend to always recommend Maybelline Pumped Up Mascara…it always works and you get volume for dayssssss!”
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Urban decay All-Nighter Spray Is makeup meltdown ruining your midnight mojo? Mist on this weightless spray to give your makeup serious staying power. All Nighter keeps your makeup looking gorgeously just-applied – without melting, cracking, fading or settling into fine lines. This product is suitable for all skin types and features patented Temperature Control Technology to keep foundation, eyeshadow, blush and concealer in place – even in hot and humid or cold and windy conditions.
MAC Prep and Prime Skin Visage One well-known makeup artist who wishes to remain anonymous vouches for MAC Prep and Prime Skin Visage. He says “It provides a layer of protection for the skin, smoothes fine lines and pores to allow the makeup to blend and apply smoothly and aids in longevity of the makeup.” Mehron Prep Prime Pro This primer is also an essential in his makeup case. He says that this product is ideal for stage makeup. It’s perfect for all night partying or Monday and Tuesday on the road!
Sacha Kamaflage Setting Powder Sacha makeup artist Devika Ram says, “I use Sacha Kamaflage setting powder. It is an oil control, finished micro fine loose powder. It sets your makeup and helps to keep your face matte. It has long lasting power.”
BATTLE TO TAKE PLACE IN AUGUST LOCAL BARBER ELITE BARBERING SHOWCASE AND SEMINAR S W E N TO ALSO FEATURE CELEBRITY HAIR SPECIALIST K
Master Barber Darrin Lyons
J’s Quality Styles is gearing up to host this country’s first Cut Yuh Style Barber Battle and Education Seminar. Carded to be held on August 7th, 2016 at the Centre of Excellence, the promoters hope this event will be the first of many annual editions of the Cut Yuh Style series. The event will be boosted by the guest appearance of world renowned Barber/Educator Mr. Darrin Lyons (aka DL Master Barber) from Los Angeles, California. The hairstylist has
worked with an extensive catalog of urban celebrities. Most notably, he is the only Barber to trim both of the late rap legends Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. The promoters have indicated that their mission is “to uplift and educate barbers and by extension to elevate the entire barbering industry in Trinidad and Tobago.” The novel idea has attracted varying levels of corporate investments. Sponsors include leading grooming brand ANDIS; The
THE TIME FOR OPERA HAS COME!
Centre of Excellence, Gayelle the Channel, Synergy TV, TEMPO Networks, Statement Limousine Service and DariUS Creative Services to name a few. This ground-breaking event for Trinidad and Tobago is open to Barbers and the general public and is expected to be very well-attended. More details about the event will be coming soon. For more, check out the Cut Yuh Style Barber Battle and Education Seminar page on Facebook. Raguel Gabriel
THE TALES OF HOFFMAN - ONE MAN, THREE LOVE AFFAIRS, WHAT COULD GO WRONG? T
he Queen's Hall Auditorium will once more be filled to the brim with the lush, dramatic sounds of Opera as the Classical Music Development Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago (CMDFTT) hosts its second annual T&T Opera Festival from July 1-10, 2016. The Festival will feature several opportunities for the people of Trinidad and Tobago to engage, interact, hear and be introduced to the wonderful world of costumes, drama, music and of course soaring opera singing! As a special landmark occasion in 2016, the CMDFTT will be launched with the more inclusive and distinctive title of ‘Picoplat Music Development Foundation’ - a rebranding effort to widen the foundation’s scope to the development of musical education within all genres. The Picoplat, one of the Caribbean's distinctive avian citizens, was chosen for its prized virtuosic bird call and golden beak - a symbol of the innate talent and beauty of our nation’s musical abilities. The grand launch of the ‘Picoplat Music Development Foundation’ took place at the Opera Festival Gala on July 1st. 4
The main highlight of the T&T Opera Festival will be the rising opera stars of The Young Artist Collective, formed under the CMDFTT, who will thrill audiences in a unique production of Offenbach’s vividly engaging opera Tales of Hoffmann. The opera will be directed by noted dramaturge Helmer Hilwig with musical direction by June Nathaniel. One man, three love affairs, what could go wrong? - Introducing...The Tales of Hoffman! The Tales of Hoffmann, an opera by Jacques Offenbach, is a worldwide favorite with opera goers who follow the triumphs and losses of the artist Hoffmann as he recounts the three great loves of his life in all their beauty and tragedy. Highlights of this opera include the vocal pyrotechnics of the ‘Doll Song’ and the duet "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" considered to contain one of the world’s most popular melodies. The opera opens and closes with scenes of Hoffmann’s obsession with Stella, an opera singer. In between are visions of his passions for three other women of his past and all the delicious stories that unfold. Hoffmann will be played by Raguel Gabriel, a T&T tenor
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who will be returning to Trinidad from his studies at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, USA. T&T Opera Festival 2016 will also feature the proud launch of 12 Songs of the Islands - a newly commissioned Caribbean song collection by Trinidadian composer Dominique LeGendre. Following in the well-established tradition of setting traditional folk songs and African-American spirituals for classical solo performance, the CMDFTT has undertaken to commission a collection of Caribbean songs and poems newly arranged for piano and voice by a talented home grown composer. Also happening during the festival will be vocal masterclasses for semi-professional singers, and the Fourth Annual Music Competition where our nation’s best young singers will perform two songs each for an international panel of judges, in a bid to win a $30,000 grand prize for continuing study in voice and vocal studies. The T&T Opera Festival is a nation-wide event. This year, new opportunities have been created to make the festival more accessible to everyone, including several events, which will be FREE to the
public. A signature Opera Lime promotion (hashtag: #OperaLime) will allow the social-media savvy of the youth population a chance to win a pair of four general admission tickets to the #OperaLime evening, specifically placed in the programme for locals who will be attending the opera for the first time ever and for any young or young-at-heart opera-loving enthusiasts. The T&T Opera Festival along with other developmental outreach events, is presented with the generous support of the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts and under the esteemed patronage of The Honourable Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly. For more information on the T&T Opera Festival 2016 visit: http://www.ttoperafest.com Courtesy Janine CharlesFarray (Ms.)
LOCAL JAMAAL MAGLOIRE’S BIRTHDAY BASH NEWS SUPPORTS THE CHILDREN’S BREAKFAST CLUB Toronto, Ontario (Sonique Solutions) – Toronto Raptors assistant coach, consultant and team ambassador Jamaal Magloire recently held his 3rd annual allinclusive event entitled “RSVP: Garden Galavant”. Magloire who also serves as bandleader for Carnival mas band Toronto Revellers is a tireless supporter of Caribbean culture and celebrated his birthday in fine style while raising funds for the non-profit organization The Children’s Breakfast Club. Held at the lush Toronto Botanical Gardens, the premium all-inclusive provided its loyal patrons with the right mix of class, cuisine and first-rate Caribbeanstyle party vibes. With strategically positioned bar and food areas, the party gave all attendees their own personal space to relax and or turn up the energy at their own leisure. Boasting both indoor and outdoor sections, the layout of the venue offered a smooth flow
Birthday boy Jamaal Magloire enjoying the festivities at RSVP Garden Galavant
The fete featured a rousing performance by Soca stalwart Ronnie McIntosh
which allowed patrons easy access to the dancefloor, seated lounge area and dining room which featured a wide array of mouth-watering delicacies. RSVP brought together the worlds of the Caribbean and Italy as foods representing both cultures were available at this allinclusive affair. These included: Pepper Shrimp, Pholourie, Fish Basa, Curry Goat, Jerk Chicken, Paratha and Choka, Hand-made Beef Patty's, Veal Parmesan on a Fresh Bun served with Sautéed Onions and Peppers, Penne Pomodoro, served with Parmesan
and Chillies, Bruschetta, Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil & Garlic Focaccia Squares. These food options were complemented by a top-notch selection of both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and a wide assortment of desserts. The crowd partied to a stellar cast of Toronto’s finest DJs as well as live entertainment in the forms of local Caribbean music ensemble LVL Exodus, Pan Fantasy, the pulsating sounds of the Djembe Drums and Iron Percussions and a performance by Soca
stalwart Ronnie McIntosh. In keeping with Magloire’s and the Toronto Revellers’ dedication to their community the proceeds from the fete were channelled back into The Children’s Breakfast Club, which is a charitable organization devoted to providing healthy meals and mentoring to the city’s youth. With regards to the 2016 event Magloire shared, “I’m very pleased with the wonderful turnout and that everybody came out to enjoy some authentic Caribbean entertainment. My goal is for this event to continue to grow and for it to raise more awareness and funds towards this charitable cause that is dear to my heart.” By all accounts the 2016 edition of “RSVP: Garden Galavant” was nothing short of a pleasurable experience for all in attendance complete with a comfortable ambiance, premium allinclusive amenities, and a grown and sexy crowd who came out to party for a purpose.
MALES STATE THEIR CLAIM FOR FAME ON UNCOVERED I
n the last issue we took a look at the females appearing on the popular web series Uncovered Season 3. This week we profile the males who are using the vehicle to foster their musical career ascendency. Kyle Richardson is a singer/ actor born on the island of St. Kitts. He has been singing since the age of 7, and has been on the stage from an early age in Trinidad. He is a past member of 'The Love Movement' where he spent 6 years training under the guidance of Bernadette Laughlin Scott. This allowed him to perform on many different stages including the Lincoln Centre in New York. He has also performed in numerous musicals in Queen's Hall including major roles in The Phantom of Opera, Proscenium's production of The Wiz, First
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Instinct's production of Jesus Christ: Superstar, The Baggasse Company's production of Cinderella and The Trinidad and Tobago Musical and JCS Entertainment's Production of Altar Boyz. Richardson performs an acoustic rendition of Flipo's "Oh Gosh" on UNCOVERED the Web Series Season 3. Born in 1983 in the town of Arima, Jonathan Pasea was the
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one that everyone asked to "Sing ah song nah" at every family gathering. Later, he earned the moniker "The Wedding Singer", having performed at numerous weddings. Jonathan first began his singing career at the tender age of 6 with his dad in his hometown church. He continued singing throughout his teenage years and was a member of the Arima Senior Comprehensive School choir. He then made his rounds on karaoke circuits before auditioning for Digicel Rising Star in 2014. This boosted his appreciation for the stage. In 2015, he made his debut at the T.T.P.S variety concert and has performed at many of their functions. The thirtythree year old joined the cast of Uncovered the web series season 3 in 2016, where he performed an acoustic cover of 5 Star Akil’s
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"Different Me". Spearheaded by Patrice Millien, the creative production team includes local industry heavyweights Millbeatz, Denice Millien, Denithy, Amanda Elliot Photography, Ram Sound Company, Beautydreamsbymekelia, Malibinst, Digital Photography 868 and clothing by AkimboTT. Additional wardrobe provided by William McIntosh, Bene Caribe, Harvey Robertson, Rastachiqcreationz, smwarnerartwithattitude and Zaveza. All of the covers can be viewed on the A Millien Concepts YouTube Channel.
REGIONAL NEWS them that they should have been giving Delus more support while he was still alive and let him feel better even if he had the deadly virus. Since news of Delus’ death spread, there have been widespread rumors that he may have contracted AIDS and committed suicide after learning about it. Sources also said that he sent a chilling suicide video to his girlfriend of himself holding a gun to his head moments before taking his own life.
KHAGO RANTS ABOUT DELUS HAVING AIDS AND BLASTS DANCEHALL FANS Khago is not too happy about all the love pouring in from dancehall fans since the death of Delus on Wednesday. The dancehall singjay posted a video on his social media page ranting about what he calls a double standard from some fans of the genre while hinting that the late deejay may have had HIV/AIDS. The “Nah Sell Out” singer blast fans telling
VYBZ KARTEL’S KING OF THE DANCEHALL IS CURRENTLY THE BIGGEST SELLING DANCEHALL ALBUM IN A DECADE The album of the decade, King of the Dancehall debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Reggae Album Charts this week. With first-week sales of 1,867 copies in the US (according to sales tracker Nielsen Music) and over 3,000 globally, King of the Dancehall has the biggest first-week sales for a dancehall artiste in a decade. Tracks such as Fever and Western Union have become instant favourites among Vybz Kartel’s ever growing fanbase and are constantly rip-
WORLD NEWS
white shirt as part of his uniform at the Dakota building in New York when Lennon was shot by deranged fan Mark Chapman. As the former Beatle stumbled through the door and collapsed, Mr Hastings rushed to help him. While he tried to give him aid some of Lennon's blood soaked into his shirt which is still visible today on the chest and sleeves. The macabre piece of memorabilia which was sold on Saturday by the former porter smashed its £7,000 estimate. Mr. Hastings had a good working relationship with Lennon and Yoko Ono and also included in the sale is a copy of the album Double Fantasy signed 'To Jay, Love John Lennon Yoko Ono'.
MARY J. BLIGE HIT WITH ANOTHER TAX LIEN SHIRT STAINED WITH JOHN LENNON’S BLOOD SELLS AT AUCTION A shirt stained with John Lennon's blood from the night he was murdered has sold for a whopping £31,000. Concierge Jay Hastings was wearing the 8
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ping up the airwaves. Since the release of the album on June 10, 2016, the reviews are pouring in and everyone is ecstatic about this masterpiece. The album has been enjoying major international radio play on 99Jamz in Miami and Hot 97 in New York. In addition, the album is receiving radio play on Apple Music Beats 1 and Sirius XM. Not to mention the love it has been getting in the Caribbean and the world at large. The 14 track album is produced by Addidjahem Records / TJ records and is made available via distributing giants Zojak World Wide.
The state of New Jersey is hitting up Mary J. Blige for $166,292.77, according to TMZ. The 45-year-old R&B singer was hit with a new tax lien, the latest in a string of financial problems she's had over the last few years. In 2013, New Jersey gave her a similar lien for $901,000 for a failure to pay taxes, which she has reportedly paid off now. That same
year, the IRS came after her looking for $3.4 million in back taxes. She addressed her financial troubles in a 2015 interview with NBCBLK, saying, “It was disastrous. And a lot of it came from not paying attention; a lot of it came from just trusting the wrong people. And it was a wakeup call, it was a huge humongous wakeup call for me to say ‘Look, you don’t need any of these people around and I’m going to make sure that you see how fast they run when this happens.’ And it was just the biggest wakeup call ever.”
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NAME: Clancy Nelson AGE: 25 HEIGHT: 6’3 WEIGHT: 174 CAREER: Entrepreneur / Personal Trainer BRIEFS OR BOXERS: Boxers FAVOURITE SCENT: Vanilla.
FAVOURITE THING: Technology. DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM GIRL: She must be focused and know what she wants in life. She must also have a good sense of humor and be independent, but still have her man do his part. She must be caring and family-oriented. Finally she has to be able to cook. (lol) You know when a man comes home from a long day what makes him happy. YOU WERE HEARTBROKEN: Yes I was, but I took that experience and made it my strength (keep moving forward).
YOUR HERO: My dad. He was always there for me and my family. FAVOURITE FOOD: Italian. THE WAY TO YOUR HEART IS: Great tasting food. YOU’D NEVER: Forget about my family or do drugs. WHAT ABOUT PETS: I love animals, but I especially love dogs. BEFORE YOU DIE YOU’LL: Travel most of the world and be with my dream girl. FAVOURITE ARTIST: Trey Songz, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown. FAVOURITE MUSIC: R&B, Soca, Dancehall, EDM, RAP.
FAVOURITE PLACE FOR A MEAL: Outdoors like a picnic, beach or back yard. HAVE YOU EVER CHEATED: No I haven’t. THE FREAKIEST THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE: Tried on women’s clothing (lol). . YOUR WEAK SPOT: Haven’t figured that out yet (lol). YOUR MOTIVATION: Positive Thinking. HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR BODY: Gym 5 times a week, eating on time and lots of water.
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MODEL MANIA
Name: Rachel John Age: 25 Hometown: Blanchisseuse Hobbies: Movie buff, Thrift shopping (clothing), Modeling and I’m a beach junky Career: Makeup Artist Rachel John is a model with over eight years of catwalk and catalogue experience who has aspirations of one day opening a beauty school. The velvet-skinned beauty from
rural Trinidad has urban stylistic sensibilities and her favourite designer is local talent Neil Young. She has worked with an extensive list of photographers including Kerron Riley, Sancho Francisco, Calvin French, J. Hamilton, Brent Wellington, Pedro Virgil, Ronaldo Roberts, Ikenna Douglas and Anthony Joseph. With so much shoots under her belt it is no surprise that she has appeared in ads. In fact, she
is on a CPLT20 Billboard which places her in the larger than life category. The mocha beauty shared some of her personal feel-sexy tips saying: “Keeping your skin clean is vital; as well as taking Vitamin E, drinking a lot of water and doing facials.” As far as her fitness regimen Rachel subscribes to daily workouts whether at home, the gym or the beach. She also tries her best to eat healthy.
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herisse McDonald is making a name for herself in local beauty circles having supplied a variety of makeup artistry and beauty services to a long list of clients. From weddings to more dramatic carnival looks and even SFX makeup she has done it all. The MUA who works out of her very own Make It Up To Yourself studio boutique in Woodbrook blessed ET&T with some of her work. She showed off her skills on some great candidates who have been known in modeling circles locally. Of course it doesn’t hurt to have locally renown photographer Nigel Reid capture the essence of the work as well. Models: Aisha, Chloe, Tishele. Photographer: Frame Photography MUA: Cherisse McDonald
This smoky dramatic look is great for girl’s night out. A dramatic face contour with nude lips is a favourite of women seeking a sultry appearance.
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This is the epitome of fresh-faced. Clean makeup without the added drama. Subtle lashes, eyeliner and shadow works perfectly here.
A full face contour with neutral lips goes perfectly with relaxed natural curls.
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good makeup makeover not only transforms one’s physical appearance, but also makes you rejuvenated and confident. A makeover can have the effect of a personal pep-talk as it were. The new and improved finish improves the chances of a great first impression and shows a dedication to being meticulous concerning what the individual presents to the world. MUA Cherrise Mc Donald of Make It Up To Yourself Day Spa transformed these willing subjects from naturally beautiful to Instagram Model-esque and we are sharing the transformations with you.
This is vintage glam for that special event. Nothing brings out confidence like a bold red lip.
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This is the ultimate girl next door look. Smoothen all blemishes for an airbrushed finish. Soft eyes and girly lips round out the ideal first date look.
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SIX SIMPLE STEPS FOR AN INSTANT MAKEOVER
makeover can be a great way to reinvigorate your image as well your entire mood. However, you don’t have to break the bank by going to costly professionals. These six easy steps will start you off on the right track.
Give Your Lips A Pump Sexy lips say a lot for your look. Exfoliate them by gently brushing them with a toothbrush with a dab of Vaseline on the bristles. When that is done, apply a gloss that contains plumping ingredients. Ginger and peppermint are some such ingredients which provide the extra plumping effect. Shape Up or Ship Out While better left to the pros, plucking and shaping your brows is a great way to keep your look clean and sharp. It is a great, cheap investment that creates a framing effect on the eyes and makes them look larger and more intriguing and inviting. While getting the perfect arches may be more difficult than presumed, there are tools that make self-maintenance easier than you think it might be. A good grooming kit such as Benefit Smokin Eyes Sexy Eye & Brow Makeover Kit will help. The key is to go a shade lighter than the darkest brow hairs.
Choose smooth, sexy legs Lunges and squats will do their part, but to have the perfect luxuriously leggy finish try applying a special cream. The right skin-firming lotions can make them silky-smooth. When wearing short skirts, a little highlighter up the center of each leg contours the leg by reflecting light to the middle of the leg while receding the outer leg. Legs will look stronger and leaner. Be sure to have a nice smooth shave as well.
Try A New Scent Makeovers aren’t always about the look. How you smell is a big part of a makeover. Of course hygiene is important, but you can use a perfume which will match your mood and give your scentscape some variation. Perfumed lotions or mists work just as well as high end colognes for an inexpensive option. Just don’t mix too many scents as this may result in overbearing results. Nullify Dull Nails A daily massage with a moisturizing hand cream will work wonders for your nails. Proper overall hand care is how it’s done. Use a hand treatment with a mix of the
uber-moisturizers soy, shea butter and vitamin E. These ingredients
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will lock in moisture and work to pamper dry cuticles.
Go For Glow Add glow to all the right places. The right places are the bridge of your nose, the tops of your cheekbones, the center of your chin, your shoulder blades and your clavicle. These highlights add an ethereal luminescence that also boosts your sex appeal. These tips can get you started on your way to makeover city. All aboard!
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oanna ‘Jo Jo Sass’ Hutton emerged from the background to quickly make a name for herself on the soca circuit. Her poppy tracks Shake Dat and Drum Roll got steady radio play and gave her the impetus to consistently share the stage with her big sister Nadia Batson. Post C2K16, Jo Jo hasn’t let up. She recently made headlines when she revealed she was pregnant for someone who remains a mystery to the media and she also released an infectious new groovy single entitled Rock With You. The track is available worldwide thanks to JoJo’s partnership with digital distribution company, Fox Fuse. The song has that smooth Caribbean feel with global sensibilities that make it a great candidate for a major movie soundtrack. ET&T caught up with the rising star to briefly discuss the single, her pregnancy and her future. Enjoy! ET&T: What inspired the decision to have a midyear release for this track as opposed to Carnival or after the pregnancy? JOJO: "Rock with you" was originally to be released earlier this year for carnival, but I felt it wasn't suitable for the time frame and also the song needed a lil more attention before releasing. However I wanted my fans to know that I'm very present even though I'm pregnant. So I decided to release it now. ET&T: Your pre-Carnival releases were both uptempo pop-tinged tracks. Do you think this song is more suited to your natural abilities than songs like Shake Dat? JOJO: Truthfully, I'm still exploring my natural abilities and
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comfort zone in terms of singing. Maybe my fans will help me to decide. ET&T: How will your impending motherhood affect your career in the immediate future? JOJO: I really cannot say. But I pray for God’s guidance and I'm hopeful for the best. And my son motivates me to work even harder on my goals at this time. ET&T: What can we expect in terms of a follow up single? JOJO: I definitely want to do some more up-tempo soca to follow up after this release. ET&T: Do you have plans to record other genres of music or are you strictly soca? JOJO: Of course. As I always say, I don't believe in limiting music or myself to one genre in particular I’d rather be versatile and see how far my music can take me. ET&T: What is your greatest fear? JOJO: My greatest fear has always been not making the right decisions. ET&T: Share some of your beauty tips. JOJO: Good rest and plenty laughter. You'd be shocked to see how beautiful it makes you. ET&T: Pregnancy usually comes with cravings. What food do you crave the most? JOJO: I crave everything that's in my eye sight at this moment. Lol. ET&T: Anything else you would like to share with readers and fans? JOJO: I just want to say thank you to all my friends and supporters who have been with me from day one. Hope I can return the love through my music.
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BREAKFAST ON THE HILL
he Le Petit Dejeuner team did well to provide spectacuT lar ambiance despite the rainy
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weather for their beautiful Breakfast/lime concept at the picturesque San Fernando hill. A variety of breakfast options were available from local creole to continental and French style. There was even a fruit and yogurt station for the health conscious and a kids station serving up everything from cereals to snow cones. Despite having several food stations, there were long lines to get some of the fare. This proved that even the inclement weather could do little to keep crowds from a good event. ET&T looks forward to more events from this committee.
Carefully constructing a crepe
French toast in progress
An impressive crew
A delightful Diaper cake
A southern celebrity poses
Sharing?
Smiles and sips
Aren’t we excited?
Aww…
Ready to tear it down
Loving their patterns
Doing the denim well
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Matching clutches… cute!
Loving the colours
Rain doh stop selfies
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Enjoying the atmosphere
A stylish trio
All smiles
Looking good amid the lush backdrop
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laudia Pegus Designs Ltd in conjunction with Brian Mc Farlane, Leroy Clarke and Dr. Auliana Poon preC sented a luxury lifestyle event to remember in Tobago’s Forbes #1 rated Villa Being. The event featured a beautifully balanced blend of fashion, arts and entertainment in the scenic surroundings and several celebrities graced the event including The Hon. Prime Minister and his wife. Since all of the photos can’t fit in two pages, we’ll give you a sneak peek here. You can get the rest on ET&T’s Facebook page.
Mas legend Brian McFarlane poses with folk performers
Sliders?
Tobago heritage on display upon entry
More than a mascot
Showing off their style
The National instrument is showcased
A fan of the arts
Arita Edmund poses pre performance
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1, 2, 3 pose…
Dr. Poon and Claudia Pegus have fun
Enjoying the atmosphere
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Some of the simple gourmet food on display
Industry movers and shakers
Fans of fashion
A happy attendee
Soowan stuns as usual
Bag from Bagland
When she’s still sexy in his shirt
Presenting from the male collection
A model struts his stuff
Nice ensemble
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EVENTS EXTRA
MACKESON MOVEMENTS 3.0 H undreds of T&T’s most loyal fans… A fully stocked all-inclusive bar and a fantastic menu featuring something for everyone… An all-star cast of performers and DJs…These were just some of the highlights of Mackeson Movements 3.0, the 3rd installation of the brand’s amazing fan celebration! Held in June at the Anchorage Beach Club, Mackeson fans descended in their numbers – completely ramming out the venue – after signing up on the Mackeson Facebook page for a night of fun, food, beastly cold brews and live entertainment. Performances by M1, Pternsky, S. Carter and Salty, kept the crowd entertained from as early as 11pm straight till sunrise when the event climaxed with a clash between the brand’s favourite riddim section and tassa side. Mackeson’s kings and queens weren’t just entertained: but were treated to a delicious display of Mackeson infused appetizers. From traditional fete staples such as samosas, corn soup and doubles to teriyaki chicken with Mackeson teriyaki sauce, shark fin dumplings with Mackeson rice vinegar and Mackeson char sui pork, plus an irresistible Mackeson chocolate cake, it was truly a feast fit for royalty.
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INTRODUCING
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FELONY FASHION FAILS
ome fashion missteps are minute and can S be considered forgivable. Those misdemeanors usually receive minor sentences of proba-
tion. However, some are way more glaring and the guys on the force have to be a lot stricter. Here are some felony fashion foul ups.
This character tested our patience in this misdemeanor of an outfit. In fact, it was close to a fashion felony. The revealing number which also revealed bits of her bra was just ridiculous and did nothing to flatter her. Alas, a bigger crime was afoot, because someone sold her that outfit.
This other dude was definitely one of the close calls. He was all wrong in this instance. What’s worse is he was promoting an event. God forbid the patrons are just like him. Anyhooz, his choice of belt colour was ridiculous. What is more ridiculous is the fact he is wearing a belt because his pants can barely stay up. Sigh. He could have been a role model.
ISLAND CELEBRITIES
PAPARAZZI
ESTEEMED PHOTOGRAPHER KERRON RILEY SHARES A LAUGH WITH THE JAMAICA OBSERVER’S SENIOR ASSOCIATE LIFESTYLE EDITOR, NOVIA MCDONALD WHYTE AT LÉVÉ YOUNG AND TALENTED TOBAGO-BORN TOURISM MINISTER THE HON. SHAMFA CUDJOE IS ALL SMILES AT VILLA BEING.
ESTEEMED POLITICAL VET DONNA COX IS SPOTTED AT LÉVÉ
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CELEB PROFILE
KYRIE IRVING
Name: Kyrie Andrew Irving Age: 24 (March 23, 1992) Career: Professional Basketball Player Claim to Fame: Kyrie was born in Melbourne, Australia. He is the son of Drederick and Elizabeth Irving, and the stepson of Shetellia Irving. Irving grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, where he often went to his dad's adultleague games. His father was also a professional basketballer who played in Australia before playing
in the States. Eventually, he went to Duke University before being picked as the 1st overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cavaliers. He won the NBA rookie of the year award in 2012. Kyrie has had a productive career so far with career averages of 20.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.8 minutes per game. This year, he improved on those numbers with extended minutes and helped his team to win the NBA title.
MOVIES
BASED ON A TRUE STORY H
ollywood has made hundreds of millions of dollars off of screenplays that are based on true stories. The fact that they are true makes them relatable and that much more incredible. Here are two new true stories coming to a theater near you.
The Infiltrator Based on a true story, U.S. Customs agent ROBERT "BOB" MAZUR (Bryan Cranston) goes deep undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar's blood-soaked drug trafficking scene plaguing the nation in 1985 by posing as slick, money-laundering businessman Bob Musella. Teamed with impulsive and streetwise fellow agent EMIR EBREU (John Leguizamo) and rookie agent posing as his fiancé
network in which the slightest slip-up could cost him his life, Mazur risks it all, building a case that leads to indictments of 85 drug lords and the corrupt bankers who cleaned their dirty money, along with the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, one of the largest money-laundering banks in the world.
KATHY ERTZ (Diane Kruger), Mazur befriends Escobar's top lieutenant ROBERTO ALCAINO (Benjamin Bratt). Navigating a vicious criminal
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War Dogs Based on a true story, “War Dogs” follows two friends in their early 20s (Jonah Hill and Miles Teller) living in Miami during the first Iraq War who exploit a littleknown government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the
high life. But the pair gets in over their heads when they land a 300 million dollar deal to arm the Afghan Military—a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government.
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