I am always excited about local handmade products, so naturally when I was gifted this shampoo bar, I was quite enthused! Plus, I had never used a shampoo bar before. Bubblegreen is a local natural hair and skin brand that hails from Sangre Grande...
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This true story is going to be short, but sweet like a Julie Mango [https://theislandalien.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/too-inappropriate-for-the-government/] . Once upon a time, I was an administrative assistant. While interviewing the client I reali...
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What was learned and improved It's been a week since revelers have wined and jammed, so this week is the post Carnival beauty review. For me, this year was a bit different as I had more clients than last year. For the record, last years review was L...
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Beauty Edition - Skin Whether you are doing your own makeup or getting it professionally done for Carnival, there are a few skin tips you should keep in mind before and after gracing the stage. Your skin will be exposed to heat and dust for hours! T...
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"Iron man oh he sweeter than when he lick the pan Jam iron woman does leave they man Iron man oh he sweeter than honey lick the pan jam iron woman does leave they man..." I recall in my single digit youth, when Republic Bank used to have their ann...
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Every year hundreds of Soca songs are released, but only a fraction of those songs get heavy rotation on the air waves. As a result, many good tunes are often lost. In this blog post I have decided to list a few new or underrated artiste, who in...
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I have a friend named Solange. Solange used to have a big cosmetic-type bag with everything anyone can possibly need. Knowing her, she still has it. She was prepared for anything. You had a cut? Go by Solange. You had a cold? Go by Solange. Yo...
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Ladies, this post is for YOU. Too many times I see you doing (and I will plainly state) 'dumb shit', that can attract unwanted attention to your person. Criminals do not care who you are. They dont care if you are pretty and nice. Do what you can...
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Carnival is colour! Carnival is mas! Carnival is woman! However they come in all shapes, sizes, thickness, slimness, roundness, but some how the costumes most times, come in 'a one sized fits all'. Many women find themselves rushing to get altera...
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If you follow @iamshainabrown [https://www.instagram.com/iamshainabrown/], you may get the sense that I maaaaay be slightly obsessed with candles and wax melts. NO SHAME! Coming down the last of 2018, I found myself infatuated with aroma therapy an...
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Let me first start by saying that I am not very good at writing sappy new year post. However, let us prepare for January being that awkward month of wishing everyone "Happy New Year!" and replying "Same to you". On this first day of January, I would...
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... And by reds I dont mean 'red woman'. Ladies, this holiday season ( and every holiday season ) red lipsticks sell faster than hot cross buns in Easter. The real problem is when you buy a red that you think would compliment your skin tone, annnnnn...
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EDIT! November 12th 2018 (Insert Maxim Bady accent here) Soooooooooooooooooooooooo....... I got a ELECTRIC WAX WARMER!!! This was gifted to me by my mom, and its from the brand MainStays. Now you may ask,"What are the pros of having an EWW?" ......
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A few months ago I was looking at a few loc videos on Youtube and I came across one of a loctician washing a young lady's locs. She had long, beautiful hair, but to my dismay and everyone in the comments, we couldn't help but notice all her product b...
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As a nine year year old in 1998, seeing a woman like Wendy Fitzwilliam on a Miss Universe stage was nothing less than breathtaking. I was dark-skinned girl with 'picky' hair and just looking at her was enough to make me embrace everything black about...
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...as it pertains to cosmetics. Hey guys! So Im here to share some information that I taught I know about but I really didnt! (Dont worry, I did my research ?) This all started for me a few weeks ago while listening to a podcast by The Market Place...
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DISCLAIMER This blog post is based on my opinions, backed by facts. There is no reason for anyone who spends their hard earned money how they see fit, to feel any type of way toward me because of the topic discussed here. YOU ARE FREE to disagree I...
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Gosh guys, this is so huge for me, and I know it may seem a bit weird or even a bit silly but I have to share it with you! When you are busy adulting, it is easy to forget the simple things in life that make you smile or make life worth living. For m...
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All parliament jokes aside (only Trinis will get that), recently a good friend of mine got married and I had the honor of making her look extra special on her big day. During the bridal trial, she said something to me that no client had ever said bef...
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In the light of the celebrity suicide deaths of Kate Spade and (especially) Anthony Bourdain, many individuals, activist groups and NGOs are calling for persons to seek out hotlines and encourage them to talk to someone. You know, the usual. However,...
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