UK Carnival Mass Bands -------->

So a few of you have ask where some mass camps are, so you can go see the costumes in person....

Use the links to the left, it should take you into each Mass bands website and they should have their mass camp details there...

The Mass Band List will be regularly updated to add or remove bands , so be sure to check it regularly

But i will do another post with a few of the well known mass bands and their Mass Camp Details if that helps... let me know.

Last man standing - Shipwrecked Carnival!!!!

I was honestly starting to think Shipwrecked is/was no longer on the NHC mass band list...

But I am wondering now if they will showcase their 2012 presentation this Friday at their annual AWL Maybe!!!! Maybe Not!!!!!! well if we don't see any Costumes on Friday i guess its safe to say there will be NO costumes this year. And Shipwrecked has decided to sit this year out.

If they do showcase costumes this Friday,do they think this is a good move to launch last????? Cause after all the hype and demand i hearing for all the other Mass bands and most of them almost SOLD OUT this is a bit risky...what/who masqueraders they getting now..HMMMMMMMM??????

Well we shall see. I will be front and centre on Friday AWL (After Work Lime)



AHHHHH GONEEE!!!!!!!!

Carnival Tights

For all those in need of Carnival tights....look no further!!!!...

A friend of mine told me about this little company: Glittertights that is selling skin coloured carnival tights. She took the liberty of taking some pictures of the tights. (see below)

They are fishnets,but still have the ability to hide all imperfections and give that shape wear look,so i have been told...

NOTE: (i haven't seen or worn these tights but my friend and the owner of the company vouches for that) ....so all i can do is share their thoughts... :)

A little insider gossip is that one mass band has already been in talks to offer these stockings with their costumes...(probably at an extra cost)...ill keep you all posted on that.

See below for pics of samples of the stockings and contact information.

Further Information About the product:

Tan
Medium Brown
Chocolate Brown
Seamless
Made in Europe
Enforced toe area for additional durability
Golden lurex for gorgeous glow
One size fits all (110-160lbs)
Delivery in beautiful organza bag,ideal for safe storage and washing
Price £15.00

Carnival Accessories !!!! UPDATE

I have been doing a bit of shopping yesterday and out of all the High Street Shops I can honestly say that New Look has the best Carnival Accessories on the market. If you are looking for big,bold, bright, feathers,neons,chains,head accessories to name a few, then make a quick stop in your nearest New Look, and it's sale season , so I suggest you all start shopping soon and get some great bargains ... I took some pictures so you all can have a look on some of what's on offer...

Another store that I think has great accessories is Forever21 UK...you can get a few bits and bobs for Carnival. so pop in and take a look

(ha!!!!!! these stores better give me some commission for this lil bit of advertising...lol .lol)

ON A SERIOUS NOTE:: I am not affiliated with New look and/or Forever 21UK and I am not getting paid to blog about them. I am just highlighting great places to get some Carnival accessories  :)

UPDATE: Just visited Primark, Oxford Circus yesterday evening and they have loads of accessories in yellow,pinks,blue and orange...and obviously it ranges from £1 -£6 you cant go wrong

Shop New Look

Shop Forever UK

 Primark

New Look

Finally!!!! Euphoria Carnival Costume Launch

Yayyyy!!!!! the secret is finally out .... i can release the pics of the costumes...... jah!!!!!! I was biting meh tongue / or more so....holding meh fingers from blogging more bout them.....lol lol lol lol

So a round up of the night :
The launch was held on the 2nd Floor of  the Picadilly institute in Picadilly Circus . This was an ideal venue,the club atmosphere was on point , great size room to accommodate everyone. It was also a bounus to have happy hour on both food and drinks, so no one complained about extortion drink prices...4* for me.
The costumes I believe was due to showcase at 8pm and they were on around 8.20 (yep I did check the time :p) so that 20min late start was not bad at all , I would say they did way better on the start time than other bands.
This venue had  no stage so the models whipped and wined through the crowds, a little too fast at first , but their second run through was slower and much better for everyone to fully see the beauty ....

All in all,  this secrecy, the hype and the limited tickets was worth it . Nice lime and nice vibes from the usual busspepper party goers, and i guess a few other bands that come to maccoo ....lol lol lol lol and most of all really nice costumes....

The costumes : Designed By Tribe from Trinidad , the theme colours ,teal,purple and gold, which is the theme colours for Euphoria Brand..
Costume Options: Ladies Front-line , Ladies Back line , Party-man , Party-woman (the fun mas sections)

Photos are my own, but you can see more at TJJ , Uksocascene, Euphoria Carnival,

Tell me what you guys think....

More on Euphoria Carnival

So Euphoria had their photo shoot weekend gone and from the photos i saw they looking real good their headpieces are hotttttt, and their Colours as well make it look even better.

But i was begged not to release any photos until their launch......arghhhhhhh!!!!!! i am itching bad to show yall a pic ehhhhh , but then my source will get vex and i mightn't get anymore gossip.....hmmmmm decisions, decisions...... screw dat i go show allyuh a lil piece just a little....lol lol lol  (see below)

But i can safely say they have a front line section, back-line and their fun mas (not called fun mass but the same idea)

Also i was sent some info about there launch on Thursday.... (see below) I must admit, i probably have 3 post about this Euphoria band, and no costume photos jeeezz!!!!!!! i never met a more sceretive band so yet. But all this secrecy and little hints they dropping is working well for them cause they have people talking about them, wondering what these costumes looking like, who attending this launch.....lawdddd

I swear come Thursday i better not be disappointed. 

For More info see Euphoria Carnival)

so until till Thursday for official photos for euphoria AHHHHH GONE!!!!!!

Comment Box!!!!!!

Hey guys.... thanks for all the questions and reviews via email . FYI you can leave a comment after each post instead of emailing me .....

( just click the comment box below)

 I will post all your personal and anonymous reviews  :) and i will list the bands that have sold out  , i will also try and post an answers segment to the questions ask.........

all coming up .....

Poison UK Band Launch - updated with costumes

Poison UK finally launched their 2012 Presentation : Carnevale De Venezia @ the Camden Centre in North London.

A little Round up of the night : The party actually started on time, and had a massive turn out with performances from UK's own Nekeisha, Triniboi Jooci, Konata, Ms Desire and the man himself Swappi. The atmosphere was slightly less energetic as i would have expected , until Swappi hit the stage. I blame the venue, which is a massive open space with a stage that does nothing for the vibe. It would have been better in a club type setting with different rooms that gave the feel of a party venue rather than a centre. But hey, Swappi and the costume presentation made up a bit for it.

The costume show which was due to start at 10 pm (which i suspect was a tactic to get patrons in early) didn't start until about 12pm and regardless of the time it started it was well worth it to see the 8 Sections and the cinematic clip for each . 

All in All it was a good night with some great performances but Tip for POISONUK get another venue

I managed to get a few pics of the costumes for more see FB page , Poison UK, UK Soca Scene, Trini Jungle Juice

Popora Electtrica

 

Dito Del'oro

 

Donna Ggaziosa

 

Donna Graziosa (Front-Line)

 

Raven

 

Mas With A Difference

 

Dynasty

Island Vibes

 

Carnival Hunters

 

Enigma

 

Masque Face

 

so let me know what you guys think...