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Hi, my lovely Pellau subscribers, the year is just a few months

shy of coming to an end and I can hardly believe. However I have a

hot, sizzling make-up tutorial for you ladies. Make-up for the first date!

Though the look may vary depending on where you choose to go. I

am going to provide the steps for a day-time and night-time appropri-

ate.

The first date is your first opportunity to present yourself to this new

guy, your make-up should be situation appropriate, and never over-

done. If you have been keeping up with this article over the months,

By: Tenille T. Quamina

you would find some looks that may suit the

different places you could possible go. An ef-

fortless breezy look for the beach, barely-

there makeup, dramatic smokey eyes and so

much more, to choose from. However in this

issue I want to provide a look and tutorial that

is perfect for dinner and maybe the club after!.

So bold eyes, bright lips and overall flawless

makeup that will wow the new guy. Please

feel free to add and take away from the prod-

ucts and techniques I use. This is just a guide

and can be flexible depending on your likes.

Date Night

Make-up

Must Haves:

* Liquid/Cream Foundation (your

choice)

* Finishing Powder

* Concealer

* Bronzer

* Blush (plum/maroon)

* Eyeshadow (your choice)

* Liquid eyeliner

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* Eye Kohl

* Mascara

* Lipstick/Lip gloss

* Lip liner (optional)

Date-Night Tutorial

Step 1: Flawless skin is the goal for this look, so conceal under eye circles,

and apply and even coat of liquid or cream foundation.

Step 2: Prime eyelids with an eyeshadow base for longevity of eye make-

up and to prevent eyeshadow from creasing. Apply the lighter eye shade to

the eyelid and the darker shade to the outer V of the eye. Use the darker

shade to rim the waterline of the eye as well.

Step 3: Liner the upper lash line with liquid liner, be as dramatic as you de-

sire, wing out the end for the cat-eye effect if you like. Finish with black eye

kohl and mascara.

Step 4: Contour your cheekbones with the bronzer and apply a slight dust

of blush on the apples of the cheeks.

Step 5 : Use lip balm to condition the lips and apply you favourite lipgloss

or lipstick, finish the look with finishing or blotting powder.

FINISHED!!!!

The first date is always an exciting event and looking good and situation

appropriate. But having fun is the most important part, look good but have

fun. Post pictures on the Pellau Facebok page or the F.A.C.E Inc’s face-

book page of your first date looks. Until next month be safe and take care!!

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Well who would’ve thought! Nadia Batson, Raymond Ramnarine and the Dil-E-Nadan crew are dishing out something that’s guaran-teed to send party lovers wild ahead of Carni-val 2012. This, even as T&T’s soca sweetheart is putting the final touches on preparations for the launch of her all-female soca band on No-vember 9th. A promo for the band, which will be known as SASS, will go viral today and is expected to create a bit of a stir ahead of launch date but even with that happening, Bat-son’s indisputably strong work ethic keeps her focused on this latest release alongside the Dil-E-Nadan band.

The sweetness of the spanking new single they’re calling Hard Pong, lies in its melody but with lyrics to match the track’s melodious out-put, the song which was produced by Shaft Vibes Entertainment and recorded at Backyard studios, will, by all indications be placed on heavy rotation in the weeks ahead. Much like the promo video for the new band, Hard Pong has also gone viral, hitting social networking sites, Facebook and Twitter on October 20. Many are speculating that Batson will have a very successful 2012 season as her name seems to be popping up everywhere, even on television, where she forms part of Synergy TV’s Soca Star 7 judging panel. Additionally, her collaboration with U.S. based soca artiste Lyrikal on a track called Whey Yuh Want has been making the rounds and there’s also word that she’s got a single on the Antilles riddim alongside Machel Montano, Kerwin Dubois and others that’s guaranteed to make the la-dies move.

Nadia Batson’s journey in entertainment region-wide has certainly made her one of the most respected female singer/songwriters in the hemisphere. Her attitude is that of a go-getter and for that reason she assures fans and sup-porters of music in general that 2012 will only be the begin-ning of Soca’s list of greatest accomplishments- this as she seeks to offer something truly dynamic and revolutionary. “ This is only just kicking off. I have so much to deliver to the people and I’m so excited to do that,” she said enthusiasti-cally. Her new lease on life these days is owed primarily to the joy she foresees in being able to truly please the people of T&T, the region and internationally- the way she feels they deserve to be pleased-with great music, spectacular showmanship and lyrical appeal that goes beyond the ordi-nary. A look of what’s to come from the ladies of SASS can be viewed on Facebook, Twitter and certainly YouTube. November 9th however promises to be a date everyone will be talking about for months thereafter.

Caribbean based production house PengCo Music has released yet another riddim aptly entitled

"Kush Riddim". The musical compilation features the likes of industry favourite Isasha, along with many

new and nonetheless talented artists. The riddim was produced by PengCo Music in collaboration with his

long time colleague Vychalle "Kid" Singh in the island of Trinidad and Tobago.

"... it (working with Kid) was strategic, in that we attempted to draw from the experience that Kid would

have had in Jamaica and on the road, working with industry greats such as Sizzla and Beres Hammond and

such..." said co-producer PengCo. He went on to say, "... for our music to compete in the global market-

place, we must understand the global formula."

Many supporters of the artform had a chance to preview the riddim, when the Black Chariot mix was made

public just over 48 hours ago on the PengCo Music Youtube channel. The video which has

already gathered hundreds of views, features the veteran DJ, playing the compilation for the first time pub-

licly.

The riddim is sponsored by Everything Online, Color Heritage and National Lotteries Control Board of

Trinidad and Tobago.

Watch the Black Chariot mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VREx_yANK9o

Caribbean based production house PengCo Music has released yet another riddim aptly entitled

"Kush Riddim". The musical compilation features the likes of industry favourite Isasha, along with many

new and nonetheless talented artists. The riddim was produced by PengCo Music in collaboration with his

long time colleague Vychalle "Kid" Singh in the island of Trinidad and Tobago.

"... it (working with Kid) was strategic, in that we attempted to draw from the experience that Kid would

have had in Jamaica and on the road, working with industry greats such as Sizzla and Beres Hammond and

such..." said co-producer PengCo. He went on to say, "... for our music to compete in the global market-

place, we must understand the global formula."

Many supporters of the artform had a chance to preview the riddim, when the Black Chariot mix was made

public just over 48 hours ago on the PengCo Music Youtube channel. The video which has

already gathered hundreds of views, features the veteran DJ, playing the compilation for the first time pub-

licly.

The riddim is sponsored by Everything Online, Color Heritage and National Lotteries Control Board of

Trinidad and Tobago.

Watch the Black Chariot mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VREx_yANK9o

Some very big names in Caribbean entertainment knocked glasses last month in Jamaica.

The lone Trinidad and Tobago artiste among the specially invited guests is none other than

Shurwayne Winchester, who also happens to be the only T&T featured on the dancehall rid-

dim- The Overproof riddim.

The occasion for the event was the official launch party for the JA Productions produced rid-

dim on which artistes like Mavado, Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Bounty Killer and T&T‟s

soca rude boy, Shurwayne Winchester have contributed seamless hits. In T&T, Winchester‟s

single on the Overproof riddim, Wine On It, has been on the tip of everyone‟s tongue. Many

were shocked upon realising that Tobago-born Winchester was so effortlessly able to jump on

the riddim, creating a frenzy of excitement among fans- especially those of the feminine per-

suasion.

The event, which was held at Carlos Café in New Kingston, Jamaica was also be the launch-

ing pad for a brand new video that features Mavado and fellow artiste, Navino. The gathering

featured the music of a slate of artistes including Shurwayne, reiterates statements made by

JA Productions‟ producer, Justus Arison in early August when Wine On It was released. Back

then he‟d joyously noted that Shurwayne would be the artiste out of T&T to truly bridge the

gap between Jamaica and the soca loving island, and thus far, the airplay being enjoyed in

T&T for both the Jamaican artistes and Shurwayne, is proof that Arison‟s prediction was cer-

tainly on point. Shurwayne, commenting on receiving the invitation explained that while he

would have loved to be there but he would have to miss out on the fun this time around as a

result of pre-scheduled engagements. He however assured that he is, and will continue to be

in constant contact with the team in Jamaica.

For more on Shurwayne Winchester, visit his website at

www.shurwaynewinchester.com, or follow him on Twitter

@Shurwayne. Check out the team on Facebook as well- keyword

Shurwayne Winchester & YOU.

Shurwayne Winchester Among Invited

Caribbean Celebs To Toast To Overproof Suc-

cess

T&T Now Has Its Very

Own Wen'D- Down To Earth

and Culture Driven

T&T‟s getting its very

own „Wen‟D‟- a fearless,

energetic talk show host

who promises to take local

culture and arts to its pin-

nacle of success. Starting

on November 5, Wendy

Lewis will take over Sat-

urday nights with her

brand new one-on-one

programme she‟s dubbed,

“Down To Earth With

Wen‟D.” Set to air on CNC3 in Trinidad and Tobago, the premise

of the half hour long show is centred on straight talk in real life

situations with icons and persons of prominence in local society.

“ This won‟t be the regular run of the mill culture show, I assure,”

said Wen‟D, expressing her determination to make the first 13

episodes, which will run into Carnival Saturday- a riveting, eye

opening television experience.

With sponsors that include Courts, designers- Heather Jones,

Claudia Pegus, Dexter Jennings and Andrew Weekes, Sasha Cos-

metics, Creation Designs, the NLCB, American Airlines, State-

ment Limos and CNC3, the show is being promoted with the

highest of confidence. “Interviews with artistes, carnival stake-

holders, radio personalities and certainly after carnival- politi-

cians, entrepreneurs and religious figures will take shape based on

issues of current appeal but with a very laid back, comfortable

effect. We‟re making this an off- set, real view of society‟s

prominent figures with somewhat of an international flair, some-

thing that has never quite been done to the standard at which

we‟re aiming,” said Lewis.

Each episode will be taped at locations frequented by her guests –

whether it be at their homes, gyms, offices or even at the corner

hot spot where the vibe is right. Whichever way, Wen‟D promises

she‟ll be there to get the news, views and even the sudden out-

bursts of those who‟re often considered to be role models in

Trinidad and Tobago.

With a launch date set for November 4, plans for a hit series are

well underway. It‟s title, “Down To Earth With Wen‟D” epito-

mises the realistic approach the show‟s producers are guarantee-

ing. Following the 13 episodes being filmed during the Christmas

and upcoming Carnival 2012 seasons, Lewis

assured that planning has already begun for

guests outside of these culturally festive peri-

ods. “ No one will be left out. We‟re touch-

ing everyone of prominence with an eye to-

wards getting the „real‟ feelings, emotions

and characters of these people. Too often we

see persons of prominence on television or

on stages and we‟re left bewildered by their

larger than life personas. It‟s time we got

down to the nitty gritty. It‟s time we made

these people tangible- relatable,” she empha-

sised.

The show will air on Saturdays at 8pm with a

repeat each Tuesday at 5pm on CNC3. Ac-

cording to Lewis, the concept was considered

upon recognising that there was a lack of

televised local content in a well- packaged,

internationally produced format. “ Our icons

are dying and we‟re being left without an

account of their history. We need to fix that

and it starts with Down To Earth With

Wen‟D,” said Lewis.

ABOUT WENDY LEWIS:

Wendy Lewis is the CEO of Khalabash En-

tertainment & Promotions- an artiste and

event management company based in San

Fernando, Trinidad. She is also the former

CEO of the Trinidad and Tobago Entertain-

ment Company. Wendy‟s career in artiste

management in Trinidad and Tobago spans

22 years, having worked with a number of

accomplished entertainers, among them Gen-

eral Grant, Inna Visionz soca band which

included lead vocalist Kerwin Du Bois, Terri

Lyons in 2008, and she now manages

Heaven „Snakey‟ Charles- an artiste she at-

tests to being one of the most underrated en-

tertainers of this time. A passion for culture

and the arts in T&T presents Wendy as a per-

son with an insatiable thirst to expose and

promote everything beautiful that lies in

T&T. As such, her new calling allows for yet

another opportune moment where she will

more than likely impress while garnering

success for self and the industry that she so

loves.

A first taste of what Syr‟s got will be unleashed on

Friday, October 28th. He‟s got a single that‟s

straight out of Holy House Productions and rides

the Body Riddim of which well known local pro-

ducer, Mr. Spine is owed credit. The track, which

is called, Pon D Body is all about a young

woman‟s anticipation for the Carnival season, her

eagerness to let loose and enjoy the local festival.

Syr, whose real name is Wackele Williams ex-

plained that the track is all soca but boasts some

dance and dancehall flavour.

With a keen ability to work with various musical

genres, including reggae and dancehall, Syr who

only started recording last year, says his first goal

is to get the support of the radio stations. “ I need

to get my music played, so it can be heard by the

masses. This is no hobby- it‟s what I do and I plan

on doing it well enough, so that everyone appreci-

ates it,” he said.

Looking toward the future, Syr admits that his fo-

cus is long term, so at the moment he‟s working on

music that will be released outside local shores in

January and in T&T even after the C2K12 season

has passed.

On the topic of artistes that he enjoys, names like

Bunji Garlin and the Millionaire Family pop up. “

I really like the Millionaire Family- there‟s no sur-

prise there. Syr admits that he is fond of quite a

few entertainers on the local circuit, among them

Benjai, 3 Suns and FayAnn Lyons. He didn‟t shy

away however from voicing his opinion on the

Caribbean‟s music industry, saying that as a bur-

geoning artiste he feels there is room growth and

improvement. “ There are so many genres

of music in the Caribbean and then so

many sub-genres like Island Pop coming

out of Soca. It‟ll be interesting to see how

we utilise all of this musical greatness to

show up ourselves as one Caribbean peo-

ple,” he said.

As it relates to his career, Syr is preparing

to do things a little different because as he

explained- “in this biz, it‟s all about who

makes the strongest impact, regardless of

genre, island or style.”

Already, he‟s doing it the right way, with profes-

sional standards being set as it relates to business

and image. Syr‟s teamed up with popular urban

fashion centre, Phat‟s International

for all his wardrobe needs and his photos are all

done by JHamilton Photography. “ The only way

this can work is if I invest in it and that‟s what I

intend to do- wholeheartedly. I now look forward

to the wholehearted support of the public at large,”

he said.

T&T's Syr Promises to

Turn Things Up

He promises to stand out. He‟s fresh and hungry to penetrate the Soca

scene and at age 26, Syr (pronounced SY-ER) is prepared to give the fet-

ing public and even those who just like to chill out amid the hype, some-

thing to talk about. So confident is this San Juan, Trinidad native that

he’s making it known off the bat that this is no hobby- it’s his career

and as such, he’s not messing around.

LIFE OF A UWI STUDENT:

The issue of renting and our

rights as tenants

It is indeed sad to be aware that in what we call „ sweet T&T‟ the

average cost of living for a student attending the University of the

West Indies St. Augustine Campus is very high; mainly because

of the cost of off-campus accommodation. Even though landlords

may have gone through

a considerable amount

of expense to ensure

that their place is com-

fortable for the use of

students, I am of the

view that a place cost-

i n g m o r e t h a n

$2800.00TT per month

is indeed pushing it a

bit too far. This inevi-

tably creates the im-

pression that students

are preyed upon to pay

high rents simply be-

cause their tuition fees

are covered by GATE.

Let us hypothetically examine the monthly budget of an average

student that lives off campus given that their rent is about

$3500TT. After paying rent, the student still has to consider liv-

ing expenses; meals, toiletries, medical supplies and transporta-

tion. For the sake of argument and easy calculation we shall have

the cost of meals separate from the cost of toiletries, medical sup-

plies and transportation which will be classified as personal ex-

penses. Per month, meals will cost, on average, $1800TT, while a

student‟s personal expenses will cost, on average, $1300TT.

These figures add up to a grand total of $6600. This figure dwells

around the cost of a mortgage payment for a house costing mil-

lions of dollars. It is also more than the average citizen of the Re-

public of Trinidad and Tobago makes in one month. Hence, this

is indeed a financial burden on full time students with absolutely

no form of income. It is also a burden on the student‟s family

whose income may not even be double that of the university stu-

dent‟s expenditure. Also, it is of great per-

tinence that I mention that there are non-

nationals of contributing countries to the

CARICOM that are also faced with the fate

of these living expenses added to which

they must pay school fees.

There are many landlords who tend to be

very unreasonable with their student ten-

ants. For instance, the rules that some land-

lords have pertaining to student occupancy

are absolutely ridiculous. How is it that af-

ter a student pays so much money to live

comfortably, away from home, he or she

not allowed to have any guests over? As a

student at tertiary level, group study ses-

sions are vital and to prevent such from

happening is indeed inhumane, especially

if the student is a non-national of the Re-

public of Trinidad and Tobago. The only

acceptable condition stated by the landlord

is the debarment from having a pet at any

place of residence, anything beyond that is

reproachful. There are also some landlords

that place unnecessary pressure on a stu-

dent; quarrelling with them because their

lights are on at night. What if a student has

a morbid fear of the dark and a night light

is simply not enough? What if the student

does not sleep because he or she has to get

those A‟s in order to maintain or attain a

scholarship? All these possibilities must be

taken into consideration. There is also the

pressing issue of those landlords who re-

fuse to fix damaged facilities, even if it

were stated in their contract that they are

required to do so. These are only a few

landlord-tenant challenges to be considered

as it is clear that the rights of the tenant are

being infringed upon when it is demanded

that we as students adhere to certain re-

quests of our landlord.

Simply put, the rights of tenants that reside

in Trinidad and Tobago are as follows:

1. The right to quiet enjoyment of the land

- a right to use the land as your dwelling

without the intrusive interference of the

landlord, that is, a right to privacy. How-

ever, the landlord can enter, with notice,

for things like:

Making a repair

Seeing if a requested repair is

needed

Showing the home to a prospec-

tive tenant

In cases of emergency, your landlord

can enter without consent for issues

such as a fire or flooding.

2. The right to a "habitable," or liveable,

premises; there must be structurally

sound roofs, hot and cold water and safe

electrical systems.

3. The right to have damaged amenities

fixed by the landlord.

4. The right to be safe from any injury that

may be caused by the conditions of the

premises.

5. The right to be protected from foresee-

able criminal activities of thieves and

even fellow tenants.

It is important to note that even though the rent

at most places for student accommodation is

considerably high, there are places that do not

even provide the standard living requirements of

a student. Recent research has shown that in or-

der for a studying person to be comfortable in

the place that they occupy, there must be the fol-

lowing amenities: internet, proper kitchen facili-

ties, laundry facilities, proper lighting, a desk,

proper washroom, a wardrobe, a good bed, hot

and cold water and a secure environment. These

are things are to be made accessible to the rent-

ing student and not be seen as an allowance or

privilege by the landlord. In this case, landlords

must come to the realisation that these amenities

are simply a necessity to the student and should

be seen as such.

The time has come for the students of the Uni-

versity of the West Indies to be justly treated.

We should not be required to pay such large

sums of money and have our rights revoked or

infringed upon by landlords. There are systems

put in place to protect us from the harsh realities

that we face in the Republic of Trinidad and To-

bago; namely, Landlord Tenant Act, The Rent

Restriction Act and the Rent Assessment Board.

My suggestion is that we get them to be func-

tioning efficiently so that my fellow schoolmates

of the University of the West Indies, St.

Augustine who reside can justly be taken care of.

Kizzy-Anne Boatswain

National Affairs Committee Chairperson

2011-2012

Off Campus Affairs Committee Chairperson

2011-2012

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine

Guild of Students

She was influenced by her mother, at an early

age, who was a home-based

seamstress. She was a source of inspiration and

Anna would sit for hours at her

feet and play with the scraps of fabrics that

fell to the floor. It was not long before

she began designing and constructing garments

for her dolls, not yet realizing

that she was making a career choice. Anna

went on to study fashion illustrations,

garment construction, tailoring and fabric de-

sign at various institutions.

Designing apparel is an exciting and demanding

profession that requires special

abilities; creativity, skills and fortitude are the

ingredients for success in the

industry, all of which Anna possesses.

Acceptance into the fashion industry

has afforded her an opportunity to im-

prove

her creative functions, expand her ar-

tistic range, explore her uniqueness and

versatility and also generate new ideas.

Apparel design is Anna’s passion. Learn-

ing as much as she can is imperative

for

her to stay ahead of the competition.

It is her intent to become a pivotal

force in

the Caribbean Fashion Industry.

The knowledge that she has gained has

enabled her to execute her designs, al-

low

her to coordinate and reflect style or-

ganization and develop techniques that

would increase her productivity, and a

level of competitiveness that will only

serve to enhance her efficiency.

Highlight Interview-Anna White

Q1. Who are you?

A1. I am Anna White, creative director

of Nykell’s Designs for custom-made

clothing for men, women and children.

Q2. What are three words that best

describe who you are?

A2. If I had to sum myself up in three

words, one, of course, would be crea-

tive;

Cover story with local

designer – Anna White

The fashion industry is a dynamic and innovative

hob of creative individuals with a flair for designing

conventional and non-conventional styles. They have

the uncanny ability to interpret fashion trends with

their self-expressions and highly stylized elements of

imaginative portrayals. The human body becomes a

walking canvas for these artists we call fashion de-

signers. Anna White, a local fashion

designer, has fulfilled her desire to be counted

among these avant-gardes of today’s fashion indus-

try.

Anna White standing with one of her designs from

her upcoming collection “Boho Street Fusion” due

May 2012

number two would be, of course,

spiritual and number three; fun-

loving.

Q3. Who or what inspires you?

A3. I am mostly inspired by events,

whether it be political or natural

disasters. I

am also inspired by the beauty

around me such as nature and peo-

ple in general,

for example, I take inspiration from

the way people live their lives and

garments

individuals wear to certain events. I

am inspired but a number of things.

Q4. Define success.

A4. I would interpret success as one

being able to do what they love, do

it well,

and freely. It helps if you get paid.

(laughs)

Q5. What sacrifices have you made

for success?

A5. Wow. My greatest sacrifice was

me having to give up my business,

at present,

to attend school as a full time stu-

dent at the University of Trinidad and To-

bago

(U.T.T.) to pursue a degree in fashion.

Q6. What is the stand out moment in your

designing career thus far?

A6. My daughter’s graduation dress, my

son’s graduation suit, weddings, carnival

costumes, the construction of the Maid

Marian costume for carnival Queen of the

Band; every little collection that I have

done, to me, has always been a defining

moment.

Q7. What hobbies or interests do you have

outside of designing?

A7. Wow that’s a lot; hiking, biking, Latin

dancing, dining out, going for walks,

hanging out with friends….it’s just too

many to name.

Q8. What are some of your immediate up-

coming projects?

A8. At present I’m working on my thesis

collection for my school. It’s our final

year and we are now heavily involved in cre-

ating a collection of pieces to be in a

fashion show next year.

Q9. Where do you see yourself, as a

designer, in the next five years?

A9. Well, as a designer, I, of course,

will own my successful business and

being a

fashion consultant will be added to

that as well.

Q10. What is your ultimate goal in

the fashion industry?

A10. I do intend to be known inter-

nationally so my goal right now is to

get myself

and my unique designs out there and

to be known as an international de-

signer.

Q11. L’image is a very enticing name.

What does it signify?

A11. L’image is French for ‘the im-

age’. It signifies the image of the

customer or

the client so, in terms of naming the

business ‘L’image’, it pulls in you as

the

person, the individual, having a sense

of your own style and that is what

L’image

is all about; creating an individual

style for each person. It creates your

image.

Q12. What is your secret fear?

A12. To be buried alive; buried alive emo-

tionally, to be buried alive physically, to

be buried alive creatively.

Q13. Are there any other designers you

rate or admire?

A13. Actually there are quite a few design-

ers whom I admire and probably would

take inspiration from; Alexander McQueen,

for instance, Fendi, Dior and Alberta

Feretti; love her work.

Q14. Who is the most interesting person

you have worked with or would like to

work with?

A14. Alberta Feretti. To me the way she

creates the fabrics, uses the fabrication in

terms of the way she designs her pieces,

the way they fit; I think that she is a very

creative individual, very talented and very

inspiring and I would like to meet and

work with her.

Q15. What keeps you going in the face of

adversity?

what it is they want to do. In fashion

there is a wide range of opportunities

and if they do research they can find

out

exactly what their niche is and they

would be able to study and prepare for

that

aspect.

Q18. What do you get complimented on

most?

A18. Other than my gorgeousness, the

way that I am able to take a boring

piece

of fabric and turn it into something

amazing that fits a human form.

Q19. What can you offer that other de-

signers can’t?

A15. The fact that I am able to create an

image that makes others love how they

look and how they feel keeps me motivated.

To me it’s about using my creativity

to bring their happiness.

Q16. What are some of the challenges you

face in the fashion industry?

A16. Other than the ‘survival of the fit-

test’ and ‘every man for himself’ aspect,

there is the financial aspect of it. There is

also the acceptance here in Trinidad and

Tobago as the industry has not yet been

fully recognized.

Q17. What advice would you give to some-

one who is pursuing a similar path?

A17. My advice to that person is to do

their research first; see what other options

are available before they decide exactly

Anna White

If you were…..

A celeb; Angela Basette

A city : Paris

A boy: Vin Diesel

A food: vegetable soup; variety of surprises,

easy on the stomach and great for

the palette.

An animal: ant; smart, communal worker,

lift a hundred times its weight.

An object: a crystal vase; delicate, beautiful

and valuable.

A fragrance: Colour Me Purple

An adjective: innovative

A19. My aesthetics; my take on how one

should look, feel and dress to enhance

one’s personality. I think that I am able to

tell exactly what a client wants and

I deliver accordingly. I can also masterfully con-

struct a treasury of fascinating

designs that would help to showcase the crea-

tivity of my country.

Fast facts

Sign: set between Libra and Scorpio

Nickname: Ann

Superpower: read minds

Hobbies: Latin dancing, biking, hiking

Three things you can’t live without: creative

environment, spirituality, love and

patience

Pet peeve: one’s inability to detect in-

sult

Most likely to say: No

Life mantra: stop placing lifetime expec-

tations on seasonal people and also to

know your worth

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4. What was the first event you

played at?

Well, we first played at Diego

Martin Lessons Academy but

we were actually known as

Massive Entertainment. We

later changed our name to

something more original.

Therefore, the first event that

Green Star Sounds played at

was a party that took place at

Defense Force‟s Club; „D‟

Club‟.

5. What is the next event you

will play at?

A. Green Star Sounds is sched-

uled to play at Candy Ville in

the U.W.I. Social Club at the

St. Augustine Campus on the

29th of Oct. 2011.

6. Out of all the songs you

have in your collection, as a

D.J., which one „never fails‟?

A. The all-time song that never

fails is „Ram-ram‟ from

Lady Saw.

7. What was the funniest thing

that ever happened at an event?

A. At our first official event at

Exclusive with Green Start Sounds By Nykima Straker

Green Star Sounds is a young group of D.J.‟s that

originated from the village of Diego Martin, west

Trinidad, which presently comprises three mem-

bers. The trio has been joggling together for the

past two (2) years, learning about each other‟s

unique styles. This group of young, versatile selec-

tors has been flattening sets before the designation

of the group name on August 4th, 2011. „Green‟

signifies the colour of will, while „Star‟ signifies

each member as being their own individual stars.

Using every program from Native Traktor DJ to

Serato, these guys can joggle old school music like

they were partying since the 1980‟s. Green Star

Sounds caters to new-school parties, excursions,

christenings, weddings, graduations, corporate

events etc.

Highlight interview with upcoming D.J. sensation

- Green Star Sounds

1. Green Star Sounds is an innovative name. What

does it signify?

A. Mention name change

2. Why do you do you guys do what you do?

A. Being a D.J. is just something we like to do. It

brings a joy having people move to the music that

we create.

3. What should we expect from Green Star

Sounds?

A. Bigger and better style and delivery of the same

music you hear on a day to day basis; with a

different twist.

Defense Force‟s Club, thirty seconds

into a set, Gyasi froze; he couldn‟t play,

he couldn‟t remember any songs, he did-

n‟t know what to play. I was originally

the mike-man had to stop talking on the

mike in order to play tracks. For that

event, we had no mike-man as I was the

D.J. and Gyasi was just there shaking

like a leaf.

8. What advice would you give to an up-

coming D.J.?

A. You have to stick with it. The music

industry is saturated so you have to learn

your trade well, be an expert at what you

do.

9. Where do you see yourself five years

from now as a disc jockey?

A. We will be owning a

fully loaded sound com-

pany and we also see

ourselves playing in the

96.7fm radio station.

10.When you play, is

there a pre-planned set or

do you just go with the

flow?

A. Basically it‟s a little of both because

depending on what type of event we are

playing at, we will know what genre of

music is appropriate. When our session

starts, then we go with the flow.

11. What are three pertinent skills that a

D.J. must know to be successful on set?

A. Originality, smooth mixing and versa-

tility.

12.Words of wisdom?

A. Our words of wisdom are also our life

mantra: trust, loyalty, respect!

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