‘Discover’ delights!

On October 4, 2014, the event “Discover” – hosted by Massy Distribution returned with a bang.

Following on its first year in 2013, it was easy for me to see that the event had grown in scale from last year to now. A fashionable crowd of T&T’s tastemakers, wine and liquor connoisseurs and trend-setters flocked to the Radisson Hotel Trinidad, in Port of Spain, to sip and sample Massy’s entire Wine and Spirits Portfolio, from around the world.

On show, were familiar brands such as: Absolut Vodka, Chivas Regal Scotch, Royal

Salute Whiskey, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Malibu Rum,Beefeater Gin, Perrier-Jouët &

Mumm Champagne, Vina Maipo Wines, Louis Jadot, George Du Beouf,

Kendall Jackson, Jacobs Creek and Wyndham Estates.

However, there were some new offerings as well, that I thought I’d try - such as the selection
of Massy’s wines imported from Italy.

L-R: Fabio visited from Italy, to showcase Massy's Italian wine selection, Simone Sant-Ghuran - Editor of www.trinidadweddings.com and Nick Rajcoomar from Massy Distribution

Another one I sampled was a sweet, fruity, red French wine by Pierre Marcel, Mellow Reserve, which I thought would be ideal for couples having an outdoor wedding.

David from France, pouring me a glass of Pierre Marcel

As a complement to over 100 of Massy’s renowned brands, there were other attractions like: 

• International cheese stations
• Delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts
• A Bubbly Bar (my personal favourite with a selection of Perrier-Jouët, Mumm Champagne and Cascine 7 Prosecco)
  
• An authentic Indian food buffet showcasing the Patak range of products,offered by Massy
• A scotch lounge, and;
• A Sober Zone for those who needed it. 

Although the cocktail event started at 5pm, by 8pm and straight until 11pm, the atmosphere was electric, with music and entertainment by DJ Nuphoric whose energy ensured that the crowd was pumped!

Is Discover a must-attend event for 2015? 
I'd sure say so!

DJ Neuphoric hyping up the crowd!

 

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Olay Fresh Effects launches with style, in T&T

Last Thursday, was certainly an evening of fashion, entertainment and beauty education, when I attended Olay's launch of its latest line of skin care products “Olay Fresh Effects” 

The Poolside of the Carlton Savannah Hotel, St. Anns was filled with corporate executives, beauty and fashion bloggers, makeup artists, stylists, media and members of the local, creative sector. 

The launch of Olay Fresh Effects coincides with the current Carnival 2014 season and caters to the needs of females aged 18-35.   

The featured items included: Shine, Shine Go Away (a Shine Minimizing Cleanser), Bead Me Up (an Exfoliating Cleanser), S’ Wipe Out (Refreshing Make Up Removal Cloths), Long Live Moisture (a Satin Finish Lotion) and the BB Cream (a Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer With Sunscreen).

Makeup Artist Renee Milford (right) during her Olay fresh Effects demo

Make-up artist Renee Milford demonstrated the application and beneficial uses of Olay Fresh Effects. 

Following which, there was a fantastic fashion show which showcased various forms of Carnival-wear by local boutiques and designers such as: Bang Bang, Nixpixx, Indulge, Jus Fabulous, The Trunk Show, as well as "Monday Mas" wear by Rhion Rhomany and swimwear by Ela.

 

JW and Blaze pose with swimwear models from the Ela line

 

Reps at Olay Fresh Effects intend to be highly involved and visible during the 2014 Carnival season in Trinidad & Tobago. They hope to feature the brand at several upcoming fetes and Carnival events. So...look out for them ladies! 

Oh...and by the way, did you see the "mother of all swag bags" that I got from the Olay folks? An acrylic kit of full-sized products. 

Photo by: Trinidad Weddings

 All photos provided by Sonique Solutions unless otherwise stated. 

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The FETE AGD line of jewelry

I first met Analicia Garcia-Dubrisingh, Designer of  the FETE AGD line of jewelry, upon the suggestion of Stephanie Ramlogan, my Fashion Stylist for the launch the 2013 issue of the TW Wed-Zine magazine. 

I had never heard of her before but Stephanie insisted that I had to see this young designer's work. She thought it would be a perfect fit for the look she was creating for me, which she called: "chic, sophisticated entrepreneur at cocktail hour."

In the end, we met and after hitting it off and having a great conversation about fashion and design with Analicia and her brother Estevan, Analicia loaned me two very special pieces. 

"Something blue" cuff - photo by Trinidad Weddings. Copyright 2013

One was a "something blue" silk-satin cuff, with silver, white and pale pink cultured freshwater pearls, moonstones, pink Swarovski crystals and silver Czech glass beads sewn onto it. 

The other was FETE's teardrop-cut, Rose-de-France amethyst necklace.This necklace was sterling silver with graduated amethysts, all together totaling about 10 carats. 

Amethyst Necklace - photo by Trinidad Weddings. Copyright 2013

So, it's no surprise that I would support and be eager to view Analicia's Thebes Collection, which she recently launched at The Gallery's Holiday showcase on November 21, 2013 at Long Circular Mall. 

The Thebes Collection is named after an ancient Egyptian city of the same name. 

It was inspired by a love of ancient far- Eastern and Egyptian art and design. The collection was formed following Analicia's visits to NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art, which exposed her to the impact of intricate detail and fluid, recurring forms. 

This is why all of the hand-beaded circular pieces are called "Mandala" - after the Buddhist symbol. It's also why many of her collar necklaces and bracelets are color-blocked, with beaded bands - which are similar to Egyptian pieces; except that Analicia has created them in vivid, tropical colors.

It's amazing that Analicia is only 21 and since her launch of Fete A.G.D. in 2012, she has expanded in 2013, to include wedding pieces. 

Analicia, Designer of FETE AGD, wearing one of her Thebes Collection statement necklaces.

She will be going to London next year to study fashion design but plans to continue designing bi-annually released collections for her label, building it as she increases her design knowledge. 

I'm so proud of her and happy to know her! Good luck Analicia on your design journey ahead...

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Absolut "Originality" launches in Trinidad & Tobago

How about being surrounded by a few hundred, one-of-a-kind peices of art? 

That's just what happened last night at the Media Launch for Absolut "Originality" at Tao Sushi.

The concept for this original bottle of Absolut Vodka is that each one is unique and made with a drop of cobalt blue, infused into the molten glass during production.

This elegant limited collection features only four million, individually designed bottles, which will be sold world-wide.  

No doubt, these stunning bottles are sure to turn heads at your wedding bar. 

To help unveil the new design, the staff at Marketing and Distribution ( who distribute Absolut ) brought in two amazing interactive artists - Warren Le Platte of Zigva who executed some mind-blowing light art combined with digital photography ( your photos come out with neon scribbles to the background, which are all hand-drawn by Warren) 

The  next artist, Frank Seales featured an art installation piece in the shape of an Absolut bottle with a made-to-scale wooden frame. 

Next to it was a trough of various types of wood pieces. Every guest got to choose one piece of wood and adhere it onto the frame and write their name on it. 

The idea is that this art installation would rove over Trinidad & Tobago over the next 2-3 weeks, and club/restaurant patrons would also get a chance to add their own individual wooden block to the piece.

Cool factor? 100%

Artist, Frank Seales (right) and Simone, Editor of Trinidad Weddings

 I chose a blue diamond-shaped piece of Pink Poui, as mine. See it below!

 

All in all, one Blue Martini and several pieces of sushi later, I'd have to agree with Absolut Brand Director, Mathias Westphal : "This classy (bottle) remake, celebrates the original thinking that has always been the Absolut creed and pays tribute to the world’s most iconic vodka.” 

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