I was briefly obsessed with MINX. I wore gold or leopard print on my toes for about 2 yrs until my girl decided to close her shop :(  Damn Recession! It was inevitable that we would want sparkling metallics on more than just our nails. You can now have metallic lips. Violent Lips offers about 18 different designs for $14.95. Each package includes 3 applications. Definitely not for the office but a must for upcoming carnivals.


Violent Lips is a Temporary Lip Tattoo that is Safe for Ages 3+, Vitamin enhanced and lasts
4-8 hours depending on skin type and care. The product is FDA approved, contains no animal products and is tested on supermodels, not animals.
The product is easy to apply and can be removed by using baby oil or mineral oil with a textured wipe.




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Here is one of the first soca releases for Antigua's Carnival 2011. Let me tell you...meh lub um!

Not that I need an excuse to head to NYC...but this sure is a good one.



The Makeup Show is a PRO-ONLY trade event open to those individuals and companies involved in the makeup artist industry. Makeup artists, retail artists, aestheticians, cosmetologists, hairstylists, fashion stylists, buyers, agents and photographers. Students enrolled in courses related to makeup, hair or aesthetics are invited to attend as well. Proof of professions, such as a business card, industry license, COMP card, etc or student status is required at the door prior to gain entry.

Entrance fees to The Makeup Show include the exhibit floor, main floor seminars as well as Keynote and Business Forums. Show admission tickets can be purchased via an online reservation system or at the door of the event, based on availability. For an additional fee, The Makeup Show offers hands-on workshops; these workshops are offered on a first come, first serve basis sold in advance
The Makeup Show NYC
SUNDAY MAY 15
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MONDAY MAY 16

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At The Makeup Show, the top industry artists and pro-driven companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. Fill your two days with inspiration, education and community. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships with the companies that make the industry tick.

For the first time in 2011, The Makeup Show NYC will debut its Career Floor, on the second floor, including seminars, sponsors, schools, and more. Click here for full listing.


Sponsors and Exhibitors - Make Up For Ever, Temptu Pro, Inglot, Stila, Crown Brush, Alcone, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, NARS Cosmetics, Make-Up Designory, Kevyn Aucoin, Embryolisse, Yves Saint Laurent, Senna Cosmetics, Glamcor, Dermalogica, Empire Beauty Schools, Youngblood Mineral and many more!

You may purchase your show ticket until Thursday, May 12th 2011 at 5PM EST. All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

2011 The Makeup Show NYC Ticket Rates CLICK HERE
Advance
One Day - $45
Two Day - $70
At Door Prices:
One Day- $65 - Tax is not included
Two Day- $85 - Tax is not included

The Makeup Show CHICAGO
SUNDAY JUNE 12
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MONDAY JUNE 13
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Makeup Show Chicago will bring together all beauty professionals in the Midwest to present the largest PRO-ONLY beauty event in Chicago! Chicago’s always emerging beauty industry can be seen as fashion forward complimenting the feel environment of The Makeup Show, which will deliver all the up and coming looks, trends, products and artists in the same pro-driven, artistically inspired community.
The Makeup Show Chicago 2011 is so excited to announce presenters Reggie Wells, Sam Fine, Joanna Schlip, Jinny, Johnny Lavoy, Crystal Wright and Michael DeVellis to name a few. Sponsors and Exhibitors- Make Up For Ever, Inglot, Stila, Crown Brush, Temptu, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Yves Saint Laurent, Makeup First Academy, Kevyn Aucoin, Embryolisse, Glamcor, Iredale Mineral, Senna Cosmetics, Kett Cosmetics and many more!

The Makeup Show will bring together your top brands and inspirational artists and educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships and ignite your passion with the Windy City.

You may purchase your show ticket until Thursday, June 9th 2011 at 5PM EST.  All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
2011 The Makeup Show CHICAGO Ticket Rates CLICK HERE
Advance
One Day - $35
Two Day - $50

At Door Prices:
One Day- $50 - Tax is not included
Two Day- $65 - Tax is not included



The Makeup Show Berlin, Germany
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Recognized as the European city of style, Berlin is the next stop for The Makeup Show. To debut on September 2011, The Makeup Show Europe will be embracing the international beauty & fashion capital of Germany, Berlin, to deliver the largest PRO ONLY driven beauty event. Join us at The Makeup Show as the top international industry artists and pro-driven worldwide companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. Fill your two days with inspiration, education and community. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships with the companies that have a growing prominence throughout the professional beauty industry.
2011 The Makeup Show EUROPE Ticket Rates
At Door Prices:
One Day- €25
Two Day- €40
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Program: Black in Latin America

Episode: Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided
In the Dominican Republic, Professor Gates explores how race has been socially constructed, and how the country's troubled history with Haiti informs notions about racial classification. In Haiti, Professor Gates tells the story of the birth of the first-ever black republic, and finds out how the slaves hard fight for liberation became a double edged sword.
• Visit the Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided webpage




Just incase you still craving some soca to cure your Post Carnival Depression or Carnival Tabanca. I'm so happy that Don Omar ft. Omari Ferrari Lucenzo-Danza Kuduro is on  this mix. Yay!


 

01-Dolla Cham-My girl left me for Crown Prince
02-Kamau-Supa Soca Anthem
03-Barrie Hype-Your Favorite CD
04-Skinny Fabulous-Call Out My Name
05-Machel Montano-Bend Over
06-Denise Belfon-Dance And Dingoley
07-Blaxx-Tanti Woi
08-Busy Signal-Touch Di Road
09-3 Suns & Bunji-Big Blood
10-Benjai-Trini
11-Kes The Band & Kerwin DuBois-Ah Ting
12-Kes The Band-Come Gyal
13-Sizwe C-Turn it Up
14-Tian Winter-Your Wine
15-Lil Bits-Sweetness
16-Machel Montano-Spin Class
17-Benjai-Wine To the Side
18-Kes The Band-Wotless
19-Barrie Hype-Good Music
20-Kes The Band-Where You From
21-Machel Montano-So High A.O.A.
22-Papa Keith-Is It In The Water?
23-Crown Prince & Skinny Fabulous-The Anthem
24-Harry Belafonte-Day O
25-Machel Montano-Advantage
26-Shall Marshall-Doh Drag Di Flag
27-Iwer George-Come To Meh
28-Tizzy ft. Richard Trumpet-On De Road
29-Michelle Xavier-Fettin For Days
30-Skinny Fabulous ft. Destra-Mad Party
31-Machel Montano-Illegal
32-Destra-Welcome Me Back
33-Fay Ann-Consider It Done
34-Bunji Garlin-Hold A Burn
35-Jahmoun-Flashing Lights (Digital Bumper)
36-Shall Marshall-Moto Bike
37-TC-Speaker Boxxx
38-Cassi-Town Ting
39-Barrie Hype-Great Year For Soca Music
40-Yankee Boy ft Patch-Head Nice
41-Lyrikal-Nuttin Under
42-Problem Child ft Bunji Garlin-Party Cyan Done
43-Problem Child-We Going In
44-Skinny Fabulous ft. Busy Signal-Rave Again
45-Busy Signal-Do Di Summin
46-Mista Vybe-Ding Ding
47-Don Omar ft. Omari Ferrari Lucenzo-Danza Kuduro
48-Barrie Hype-Thank You For Your Support
49-Kes The Band-Let Me Know
50-Problem Child-Stick On

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I had a really good time last year! Already got my tickets!!!!


From the spiritual depths of soulful lore to the heights of human challenge and triumph come the tales that legends are made of. Tales that have stood the test of time and held in the primal memory of every creature that walk mother earth. Come with us now and feel the songs that make legend and lore reverberate through you and sway your very seat. Cebia (The tree pronounced "sayba") says sit back and enjoy the family oriented rhythms and Tales from the Silk Cotton Tree. 2011 Storytellers, Hugh Masekela, Arturo Tappin, Victor Provost, Leon Foster Thomas, Bakita Kumalo and more take you on a Journey through South Africa and the West Indies musically! Tales From The Silk Cotton Tree promptly starts at 7pm – 9:15pm and takes place in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Rose Theater on the 5th Floor.

Start the experience off right by attending the Complimentary World Pre-Concert Reception. The Pre-Concert Reception will feature tastings from various indigenous restaurants in and around New York City featuring Caribbean and South African delights. Reception Kicks off at 4:30pm in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Atrium on the 5th Floor.

Ticket Outlets:

New York City
Jazz at Lincoln Box office Located 60th Street & Broadway in the Time Warner building 212 721 6500
Negril Village Restaurant Located 70 West 3rd street 212 -477-2804

Brooklyn
Sugar Cane Restaurant located 238 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn NY 718 230 3954
Allans Bakery 1109 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn NY 718-774-7892
Tropical Paradise Restaurant located 1252 Utica Ave Brooklyn NY 11203 718-629-3500

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