Well, well, well, Carnival coming again!

Yawnnnn, I'm so sorry for neglecting this blog.  So much on my plate.  Enough of the pitiful excuses....So, we're in June....on the cusp of Band Launchings, and the reveal of young ladies vying to be the new fresh face of the big bands for 2012.

Spice Carnival talking about how HAWT their 2012 costumes are! *wanna see pics*

Yuma teasing with that finger....

Tribe silent


What is to come?

First day of Spring

Rejuvenation, and all that good stuff, and of course the thought of WHEN will YUMA Launch is already floating around MaccoBook!

Glitteratti Bootaratti

There is definitely a market out there for decorating boots and as MANY of you know who are seasoned masqueraders, when it comes to your sexy expesive costume, only the BEST looking footwear is "THE" perfect compliment to that already gorgeous costume.  But, no matter how good another may be, nothing beats doing it yourself!

Today I feature my girl, Kla, who is a proud member of the Taurus Frontline League in YUMA, is on a mission for creating her dynamic, yet simple boots for Monday and Tuesday....*she has one final coat to finish.*

To all the women who will be "Advantageous" on stage and stomping to their hearts content and are hooking up their sexy footwear for themselves, I bow to you all!!

WELL DONE Kla!!
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Makeup Inquiries

Compliments of the Wonderful Season to you all!

In regards to Kerry and makeup bookings, she is currently booked for 2011, however, if you will like to be put on the list for 2012, you are free to email us at yumachat@gmail.com

Be advised that the list is on a first come first served basis and will not be a very long list.  

A minimum of 10 (5 on Mon, 5 on Tues)

Have a great day!

P.s. Kerry is not a professional, she's just really good, and dedicated to learning and creating!

Upclose pics of some costumes

Kerry's Look for Aries

Wowzers! Aries Individual and Cancer
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Kerry's Kirk Thomas Inspired Look

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Kerry did such a great job that Mr. Thomas has invited her to his makeup workshop.

Thank you Mr. Thomas for being an amazing INSPIRATION!

Permission granted by The Original artist Kirk Thomas.
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Kerry's Makeup Trials for some of YUMAs' Costumes.

SCORPIO

AQUARIUS

CAPRICORN

ORACLE

PISCES

To all of you hidden MUA's with the urge, incling, and burning desire to do your own makeup, my hats off to you.Kla, is not a professional MUA, but goodness, she's got my vote!

Patiently waiting on the rest :)  Can't wait to see TAURUS and LEO!!
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Posting Carnival Pics Disclaimer & Etiquette.

ASK FOR PERMISSION TO POST PICS OF A FRIENDS, RELATIVES ETC.

NO UNFLATTERING OR UNAUTHORIZED PICS on FASSBOOK, TWITTER, MYSPACE, DIGG, BLOGGER, this one, that one and so forth.

NO POSTING IF TUMMIES LOOK SWOLLEN AND OR JUST TOTALLY WRONG.

NO POSTING OF PICS WITH UNIDENTIFIED MEN/WOMEN DOING UNSPEAKABLE THINGS ON THE ROAD.

NO POSTING OF FRIENDS/FAMILY THROWING UP AND OR GETTING HAULED OFF TO JAIL.

Well, you get the summation of it all!!

P.s. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GET AWAY WITH IS IF FACES ARE BLURRED OUT AND NAMES ARE NOT USED! :)

Some Memories from the past

I am always looking at pics, jolting myself into a histeria of awesome memories and I came upon a CD from Carnivals 2003-2004, filled with amazing memories from the moment we stepped off the plane....

Airbrushing for Carnival

Has anyone gotten airbrushing in the past? I have never gotten it, I've seen many and at times I think some people get wayyyy too much done and it looks all out of sorts when their costume is on.

Are you a Masquerader who gets Airbrushed?

Share your Tale from the beginning, from the very first sensation of the airbrushing, and how you felt after?

• Does your skin feel tight or comfortable?
• Does it flake or rub off?
• Does it last from through the mayhem you put it through?
• Will you be getting airbrushed for your YUMATION?
  

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Questions answered by YUMA's Official PR

Good-day YUMARADERS,

On behalf of the Contributors of This Blog, we would like to thank all of your inquiries regarding YUMA, do keep your questions coming, for we would do our very best to get your questions answered.

We have a lot in store for this simple FAN Blog of YUMA, so follow us, and find us on Facebook.


See you on the road for 2K11.  Now, onto the questions.

1. What are the difficulties, if any, in bringing a design from a sketch to reality? eg. Materials envisioned versus actual materials used.
Our design team is dynamic and very experienced so they sketch but have a good sense of what's available on the market before sketches are completed. The designers actually sketch but we ALL work together to bring a product to completion. It is a team effort - production, committee members and even a few external parties all have a part to play in the critique process, tweaking a design from start to end until we have a finished product that can appeal to a cross section of masqueraders. 

2. How does a designer/team come up with concept and execution of said concept?
Our YUMA team is a visionary one. Just like our YUMAs seem to sleep & eat carnival, we live it year round. So we are already working on next year's themes and concepts. The earlier we start, the easier it is. There are a variety of steps, designs and supplier conversations occur nearly simultaneously to allow an efficient, and most importantly masquerader friendly experience.

3. Is YUMA team ready to provide fresh, new, innovative costumes for 2K12 and onward?
Hellz YES! 

‎​4. Would the band design costumes for plus size madames?
YUMA designs costumes for confident women of all sizes and shapes. For those preferring more conservative options, once we are contacted EARLY custom costumes are available where our team can work with you to create something wonderful - just for you.

5. If a design is created and falls short, what steps are taken behind the scenes to either recreate or improve?
Our designs are crtiqued numerous times with various audiences before they go public. Tweaks and changes are done and then we launch. 

6. Who is the brainchild behind designs? One person per 2/3 sections or a large team adding thoughts/ideas per costume?

We have a design and production team with over 30 years of combined mas making experience including Crystal Aming, Gina Maingot and Richard and Anthony Designs.

Winin' Stance

Observe from this blast from the past...didn't get a pic of her legs, but guaranteed that it's planted firmly with knees slightly bent, back straight, shoulders back, chest out and yuh flinging waist!

Second: flag in one hand, drink in another and the wonderful head ever so slightly to the side and or looking back as you are in your winin' zone :)

Ladies, and gentlemen bringing their A-game!

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Selecting PANTYHOSE TO PLAY MAS.Trini

A commenter by the name of Kore suggested this post, now, I am not going to go into all the different brands of hosiery out there and test them out etc...but what I will do is tell you what has worked for me and friends of mine.

Now ladies, ladies, ladies, ladies let's run through this again.


When purchasing hosiery to wear at Carnival, you want to make sure and purchase sheer-to-the-waist, low rise hoses.

Having never felt the need to wear pantyhose with my costume at anytime, I thought I'd try it out at Caribana.  I flew into Wal-mart and selected basically whatever they had, I believe it was the Secret brand sheer to the waist, they had a bit of shimmer to them as seen here.  It was great throughout however when some over zealous woman rushing to get her lunch, her costume grazed me and big huge hole on my ass.   Also, check gold at Carnival 2010 on Mon.

 WHY Sheer-to-the-waist?
Answer:  Waistbands are rather skimpy and fit very low, therefore when you are selecting hosiery you want to hide the  fact that you are indeed wearing one and give the illusion that you are as perfect as the hose is making those legs and butt feel as well as look.

Exhibit A:  This is DO

• Do select a hose that matches your complexion, one can always go a shade darker but one can hardly lighten.  
• Do select a sheer-to-the-waist.  Mainly because you don't need to see an extra pantyline even a pantyhose line under your bikini or thong.
•  A little shimmer is good, by no means are you to go super shiny and really opaque.  Super shiny leave them for the Solid Gold dancers, Opaque hoses are for winter time, and are not suitable for the road.
• Do select the proper size.  This means no lying about your weight when selecting.
• You may certainly select the "dancer" hose, that may stand up to your consistent palancing and at times dragging butts on the floor.  *However, rub against very sharp, and well, you know what will be.*

In my quest to find a pair for Carnival I turned to google.ca and came across a flood of sites, naturally as you can imagine, it's a bit overwhelming.  So, I narrowed my search and came upon LegLuxe.com and what caught my eye was a review by a woman from NYC:  And I quote:

"Low Rise Solidea were the best stockings ever"

"Low Rise Solidea were the best mas stockings ever. I wore them for Carnival in Trinidad this year (2k6) and they lasted all day into the night no rips or runs. The extra added bonus was that it actually matched my skin completion perfectly.... Will order another pair for next year...Thanks "

~ Dania, New York

 Yes, their hoses are pricey, but, well worth it, besides, I will try anything once.  So, I've ordered my hose and it matches my skin PERFECTLY!  I can't even tell that I'm wearing any, and the waistband fits PERFECTLY!  

So ladies please NO MORE OF this kind of stuff ok...in this day and age it's really NOT necessary! Wear those types of hoses under your pants and skirts etc, but when you're in your costume, do please keep your DIVANESS up to code please!!  YUMA's costumes are pure fiya, let's not bring them down by doing all this wrogness please!

EXHIBIT B: NO

• NO FISHNET OR LARGE BOX PANTYHOSE
• NO FULL BOTTOM PANTYHOSE WITH THONGS AND OR SHORTS
• NO SHINY OPAQUES

I know some of you are saying, "well who the hell do you think you are telling people what to wear and how to wear it." 

I'm not telling you you MUST follow these guidelines, but, IF you are infact the grand Mas Diva that you claim you are, then you must know that it only makes sense to keep the beautification steady and always on point!!

Happy Carnival!!

What's that, There will be a STAGE?

Well, my friend called me today screaming into the phone, and when she settled down this is what she said, "we are getting a f@cking stage can you frigging believe it?". Then she hung up and disappeared as quickly as she appeared.
Then I check fassbook, I seeing peeps commenting on stage...well yes!!

That pent up energy that's felt as you are lined up right before the security drops hands and you rush to the center of the stage and or to the tv, and publications hoping you get on the cover of some magazine and or newspapers.

Do you realize what madness that will be on Monday & Tuesday with a STAGE!?

OOh goud I love it, and CANNOT wait!  For 4 years we have bawled, moaned, cried, and wailed over the lost of our awesome stage, now, we happy.  It had better be reality for 2k11.
2K11 will be like the year of "Footsteps" when peeps just would not leave the stage. After all the years of no stage this is going to be like, "great SEX!".

YUMA, your first year and you have a STAGE!! Wooosah, NOW fuh SURE if plans were in the works to not cross, CHANGE THEM!! Lewweeee go!!
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Other Masqueraders Wanting To Jump in YUMA

So I've been away for a few days and upon my arrival back I am hearing of a friend of a friend who is playing in Tribe, BUT, she wants to know if she will have to pay for MONDAY WEAR to jump up in YUMA!


Really?  I mean, are peeps really doing this? Lol, I mean I know YUMA is the hot band 2K11 and beyond, but weyyyyyy!!! lol


I wonder if she'll pay for the Monday Wear and jump up in the band on Monday and leave her Tribe for the day then high tail it back on Tuesday? Hmmm

Corset Deadline is Approaching!

Hiya YUMARADERS, it's coming down to that time where if you are submitting your own CORSET and or BRA, you better move your bleeping tails!!


OCTOBER 31 is coming and it's coming with a vengeance!


As stated on their FB PROFILE observe the type of CORSET which is recommended!


See it, get it, got it, send it, GOOD!

Pic source: NO CLUE, YUMA posted it on their FB PRofile....so cool yuh herbs!

What do you spend on your Entire Carnival Experience?

We all know that Carnival, and playing mas is not a cheap love. It's a High Maintenance Mistress, who will bleed you dry! lol

I have this acquaintance who only wants to spend $2000.USD for her ENTIRE CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE, airfare and costume, hotel (10 days, and not at a guesthouse or a room, but The Hyatt, The Carlton etc.), transport, food, fetes, shopping, vex money and all that! Hence the Recession Post

What do you spend on your Entire Carnival Experience?