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Contents
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Contents Welcome 4Our Team 4Contributors 5i Colour Me 6 Fierceronz 8 Scientifique Maquillage 16ii Wanderers 26 City Rhythm 28 Search For Paradise 46 Points Beyond: Victoria 68iii The Quintessential Summer 76 Into the Light 78 Soirées D’été : 90Acknowledgments 98Behind the Scenes (Preview) 99
Poetry“The Fierceronz” - Alpheus Lythcott (p 6)“Bound by The City Rhythm” - Alpheus Lythcott (p 41)“Escape” - Amleya Clarke (p 54)“Victoria” - Remington Forde (p 66)“Soirees D’ete” - Alpheus Lythcott (p 89)
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WelcomeT hanks for taking the time to
peruse our latest series. Entitled Femme Fatale, this collaboration
between Amleya Clarke, Alpheus Lythcott and Shawn Fields is a fashion and beauty photo series much like an amalgamation of a lookbook, fashion zine and portfolio. We’re proud to feature young, local, talented and up-and-coming designers and models who all share our passion for style, creativity and celebrating the beauty of our Caribbean women through our work.
F emme Fatale is about the beauty, strength, mystique and character of Caribbean women. These photo
editorials include story-driven narratives such as Search for Paradise and Points Beyond; creative concepts such as the
Fierceronette, and modern and classic takes such as in Into the Light and Soirees D’ete. We also have a special spread with Ebony Kellman of Make-up Doll Cosmetics, a local make-up line who’s products have been used in some of the shoots.
W ;e want to say a special thank you to every one of the designers, models and everyone
else who supported and contributed to this series. Please support our local talent and share this series with your friends and colleagues. Follow us on social media to find out more about us and be updated on our specials, services and how we can serve your needs.
Our TeamCreative Direction Alphaeus ‘Alfie’ Lythcott Amleya Clarke
Copy EditorDaniel Boxill
Make-up ‘Alfie’
Photography Shawn Fields Amleya ClarkeRemington Forde (Behind the Scenes)
Layout & Design Daniel Boxill
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ContributorsAlpheus ‘Alfie’ Lythcott(246) 262 9989Email: [email protected]
Amleya Clarke(246) 831-4201 [email protected]
Daniel Boxill(246) 242 [email protected]
Remington Forde Tel: (246) 235 3867Email: [email protected]
Shawn FieldsEmail: [email protected]
Anselma Osborne Pilgrim(246) 242 2638
Ashlar Designs(246) 253 4656Instagram: @AshlarDesigns fb.com/AshlarDesigns
J’aime Crochet(246) 821 6507Instagram: @Jaimecrochetfb.com/pages/Jaime-Crochet/
Kadburry Designs(246) 822 6268Instagram: @BajanKadburryfb.com/pages/Kadburry-Designs/
Make-Up Doll Cosmetics(246) 840-9576 [email protected]: @MakeupDollCosmeticsfb.com/MakeupDollCosmetics
Colour Me
Off the shores of the island of Barbados in the Caribbean lay the magical island of Culpepper. A small rock in the grand vastness of the world but secretly it held
a magnitude of power unbeknown to the general masses except for a select few. The Fireceronz, an army of warriors, oath bound to protect the world of the evil forces of The Dull, The Drab and The Boring. Whisked away in the dream realm where their minds are trained and battles are fought to grant them to honor to be bestowed the mystical powers of creativity, innovation and passion. Many of these warriors do not know the powers they possess nor the magnitude of their existence, they just believe in living their lives to the fullest by dominating the Caribbean beauty and fashion arena.
There are three factions the Firecerons are divided into but now we are about to embark on the journey to investigate The Brightans.
Brightans, characterised by their sweet and cheerful personalities, also their love for bright and bold colours are most inspired by the spring/ summer seasons and
are most powerful and influential during this time.
The Fierceronette model Rochelle, is captured in all three stages of her Brightan existence. Firstly in her awake mode, how she appears to the public, the other two
are in her Dream Realm Mode, both in training and battle stance.
Scientifique Maquillage Ebony also a Brightan unbeknownst to her is inspired by the bright colours of the Caribbean and her Fierceronette powers when she is in her
dream laboratory creating and formulating new products for her cosmetic line, Makeup Doll Cosmetics, bringing meaning to Colour Me
The Fierceronz
Maquillage Scientifique
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The Fierceronz
Photography:Amleya Clarke
Model: Rochelle Holder
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The Fierceronz
Photography:Amleya Clarke
Model: Rochelle Holder
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Maquillage Scientifique
Photography & Post-production: Shawn Fields Photography
Featuring:Ebony Kellman
co-owner of Make-Up Doll Cosmetics
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MakeUp Doll CosmeticsSeveral years ago, Shakita Payne became long-time friends with Ebony Kellman, Vice President of Make-Up Doll Cosmetics. The duo found it hard to find make-up with overwhelming colour that pop on dark skin tones and highlighted the beauty, diversity and elegance of the Caribbean woman and so after completing manufacturing classes the duo went to work formulating rich pigments and other beauty products.
Make-Up Doll Cosmetic’s is not your average make-up product; it’s a blend of Caribbean culture and spirit transformed into burst of colours, on the lids, brows and lips.
And so the Doll was born. Make-Up Doll Cosmetics.
MakeUp Doll CosmeticsFor All Your Cosmetic Needs
Contact:MakeUp Doll CosmeticsRoach Village St George Barbados Tel: (1 246) 840-9576 E-Mail: [email protected]
Shawn FieldsThough originally trained as a computer programmer, I’m a professional photographer living in Barbados.
My love for photography was developed from my early school days and then more recently with the assistance of New York Institute of Photography and Joel Brooks.
Through my photography I seek to document my own personal experiences, to capture scenes and events as I see them and to share with others the beauty and diversity of the world I’ve seen. As the images of other photographers have inspired me to explore the world, I hope
my own contributions will inspire others to do the same. Fashion photography is such a joy for me as it affords me the opportunity to meet more people than I possibly would’ve had I not been a photographer.
I’ve been published in a few reputable magazines both locally and in the United States. Today I license images for all manner of commercial and editorial use. e.
Email: [email protected]://www.shawnfields.info
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The Wanderers
CityRhythms
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Search For ParadiSe
Points BeyondVictoria
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City Rhythm
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Photography & Post-production:Shawn Fields Photography
Designer: Krystole Cobham of Kadburry
Designs
Model: Te-Keila Rochester
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City Rhythm
Photography & Post-production:Shawn Fields Photography
Designer: Krystole Cobham of Kadburry Designs
Model: Te-Keila Rochester
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Concrete and cars exhaust float in the like mist Sewers grids at the ends of gutters filled with piss -
Tol jammed rudely against my nostrils and the shaky hand slides it to my temples.
It’s a straight jacket affair A Contortionist’s lair
That to be normal, your creativity must be formal.
So you bend and twist and chant till you get the gist
Conform I must.Confirm you must.
Conform I must. Confirm you...
Lust and after short skirts and lacy dresses and be proud to call ourselves hawt messes
So roll up that jointthat I hit the point, to party the night away.
To forget that all our lives are still greyGrey grey grey skies
and still we hustle our way to make those dollars bills to buy those pills
to get the thrill of noticing that in the will
I inherited the pistol that we hold against my head and filled my mind full of lead ...
Heavy heavy heavy dread
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Model Info:Shanni Thorpe Height: 5’10”Bust: 32” Cup: AWaist: 22”Hips: 32”Eyes: Dark Brown Hair: BlackDress Size: 2Contact: (246) 624 2904Or: (246) 829 8679
Victoria BriggsHeight: 5’11” Bust: 36” Cup: CWaist: 31” Hips: 42”
Tiyesha MartinHeight: 5’4”Bust: 32” Waist: 24” Hips: 35”Shoe: 6.5-7 Dress: X-Small/Small | Size: 2Contact: [email protected]
Rochelle HolderHeight: 5’8”Hips: 34”Waist: 26Bust: 32”Cup Size: BShoe: 8Cell/ Whatsapp: 236-5932Home: 422-8234Email: [email protected]
Te-Keila Rochester represented by Kiji ([email protected])
Height: 5’3” Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Waist: 26 Dress: Small Shoes: 7.5
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Search For Paradise
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Search For Paradise
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Search For Paradise
Photography & Retouching: Amleya Clarke Photography
Designer:Krystole Cobham of Kadburry Designs
Model: Shemara Morris aka Mara Rose
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Courage dear heartShe reiterated her words like a prayer
Courage dear soul She wiped her eyes
Go walkaboutGo find yourself chile
Walk, run, flyGet away
Escape
This concrete jungle will scourge your tongueAnd choke your power
Fill your beating heart with the springs of the countrysideWith the breath of the hills
The colours of the windBe free chile
Feel the earth around youReunite your soul with nature
And your mind with peaceEscape
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Remington FordeRemington Forde became interested in photography from a young age when his father introduced him to it. At the age of 17 he bought his first point and shoot camera. He joined the photography association of cave hill campus (PHOTACC) where he learned all about the DSLR camera and its functions. By the age of 20, Remington has become a competent professional photographer in his spare time. He has mainly done nature, portraiture, documentary and event photography but is however looking to expand into other areas of photography.
Telephone: (1 246) 235 3867Whatsapp: (1 246) 830 5913Email address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Model: Shemara Morris
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Where can I go?How did I get here?
Through the darkness with nothing in sight...
Drifting... moving... slowly onward...
Am I being pulled or pushed?
A never-ending fight...
Is it my own doingOr a predetermined fate?
Am I the chefOr just being served a plate?
Life changes as quickly as clothes. When will it stop or pause-
Fast-forward or rewind?Take long strides, Or take my time?
A rush to get ready for the runway,Or do I just run away?
Searching for that light,My freedom ,
An end to this fight!
Relaxing in clothes that I love,Head up high,
Cutlass to the sky,Victory!
VICTORIA I AM!
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Points BeyondVictoria
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Points Beyond
Photography:Amleya Clarke
Designer: Amarius Designs
Model: Victoria Briggs
TheQuintessential
Summer
TheQuintessential
Summer
Into the Light
Soirées D’été
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Into The Light
Photography & Post-Production:Shawn Fields Photography
Model: Shanni Thorpe
Designers:J’aime CrochetAnselma Osborne PilgrimKadburry DesignsAmarius Designs
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Into the Light
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Swimsuit by:Amarius Designs
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Swimsuit by:J’aime Crochet
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Swimsuit-
top by:Anselma Osborne Pilgrim
bottom byKadburry Designs
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Swimsuit by:Kadburry Designs
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Swimsuit by:Kadburry Designs
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Swimsuit by:Kadburry Designs
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Swimsuit by:J’aime Crochet
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Swimsuit by:J’aime Crochet
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Kadburry DesignsFrom a simple Red Riding Hood cape in 2009 for Halloween, to alluring dresses, sensual swimwear and other fashionable outfits in 2014 and beyond.
Krystal Cobham, born February 1987 is the fashion designer behind the label Kadburry Designs. The past student of the Louis Lynch Secondary School; officially founded Kadburry Designs in January 2012. The motto: STAND OUT notblendin….
The label caters to females - petite to plus size and specializes in beachwear, casual and semi formal clothing. With a focus on punk, classy and playful pieces, the designs are ideal for any day or night event.
Kadburry Designs was featured in “Positive Youth” of the Nation’s newspaper in July 2012 as well as “Saturday’s Girl Next Door” in February 2012.
Kadburry Designs Market Hill, St. George Tel: 822 6268, Email: [email protected] Or: [email protected]
Fashionable, unique and creative are just a few words to describe the swimwear offered by J’aime Crochet. These beautifully handmade items caress your body, providing extraordinary comfort and support because of the soft, light and comfortable yarn which also permits the bathing suit to keep its beauty time after time in or out of the water. In addition, the weaving is tight enough that it provides the basic coverage which would prevent the hassle of constantly checking for slips or the fear of private areas showing through. The swimwear is custom-made and is flattering to every figure, whether you are slim figured or full figured. You get to choose your own combination of colours which aid in the exclusiveness of this swimwear. With J’aime Crochet, mix it, match it and make it yours!
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Soirées D’étéShrimps, steaks and bread with garlic butter,
Pastries, cakes and enough wine to slur and stutter,The sweet smell of music is in the air.
Dancing and prancing and lots of fanfare, The fruits of summer bursting in colour inspire eyes of creative taste buds!
Mangoes and limes,
So many golden apples it’s a crime; Rosy pinks and bright yellows
Bat eyes at the green-eyed young fellow.
The cusp of a bust covered in satins of blue, Stripped of clothes - Bathed, fresh, anew.
Adorned each time with gems and shot with a 50mm lens.
Amass the colours of the season!Let loose we don’t need a reason,
It’s a summer’s eve soiree!
So let the colours and tastes of the music carry thee away.
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Soirees D'ete
Photography & Retouching :
Amleya Clarke
Jewelry by Ashlar Designs
Model: Tiyesha Martin
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AcknowledgementsLisa Fields, Chaconia Andrelle, Reco Moore
Designers: Kadburry Designs | Ashlar Designs | Amarius Designs | J’aime Crochet | Alphaeus Designs Jewelery | Anselma Osborne Pilgrim
Models: Victoria Briggs | Rochelle Holder | Tiyesha Martin | Shemara Morris | Shanni Thorpe | Ebony Kellman | Te-Keila Rochester (Kiji Model Agency)
To all of you who have contributed, assisted or supported this project in anyway :
Thank You!
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Behind The Scenes
Here’s a sneak peek of the making of this series.
For more Behind the Scenes:
http://shawnfields.info/femme-fatale
http://wp.me/p5g3iy-E
http://wp.me/p5iVIA-i