STYLE GUIDE:
 KAMBE LOVELACE

When living in the Caribbean, every outing seems like the perfect reason to throw on a pair of stylish beach shorts. From boat cruises, fetes, to house parties; a pair of beach shorts can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Here are three different ways to style a classic pair of beach shorts now intrinsic to Caribbean style.

Shorts sponsored by Kerby Young Designs.

 

LOOK 1

The first look is slightly more dressed up with a slim-fit navy 100% Cotton Poplin shirt from Bershka styled below a 100% polyester red bomber jacket, also from Bershka. For kicks we have a pair of Men’s Cord Sandals from Bershka topped off with a Bucket Hat in Burgundy Velour from Asos. This look is all about layers and is perfect for a date to the movies or a setting where you want to stand out while keeping it casual and not overly dressed.

LOOK 2

The second look is absolutely casual and totally suited for a beach party, boat ride or just running Saturday errands. Kerby Young Designs’ patterned white beach pants is combined with a Men’s Racer Back vest in white and a baseball cap in navy, both from Asos. This look is finalized with the men’s cord sandals from Bershka used in the previous look. Easy to dress and undress when partying or just facing this Caribbean weather.

LOOK 3

In the last look the featured beach shorts is coupled with Muscle Long-Sleeve Turtle Neck T-shirt in black from Asos, finished with a pair of black suede Timberland boots. This look is a little more out of the box as a black turtle neck top is not normally a go-to when living in the Caribbean. However, the cotton and elastane material makes this turtle neck t-shirt breathable and the muscles cut matched with the high neck-line helps to add a sleekness to this very casual pair of shorts.

In sum, an item that is a staple in your closet can be styled in many different ways and one should not be afraid of that. Step outside the box, add different colors, layers and materials (within reason of course). Don’t be afraid to take a risk and try new and exciting silhouettes because dressing your body shouldn’t be as mundane as working and eight to four you don’t very much care for. 

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SHE COOKS WITH PASSION!
 SARAH CALLENDER

Production by Terrance  MakeUp by Kerby Young

Sweet! Will definitely be the word to describe any meal made by Sarah Callender’s hand! Armed with a passion for flavor and a natural gift for cooking, Sarah has definitely put a huge smile on her client’s face and a delicious meal in their tummies! Today at our studio however, it would be our team smiling as wide as we can; as she would fill our plates with a delicious Sunday lunch! Carrying herself with great confidence and yet vast warmth and openness. It’s easy to see that cooking has definitely become a way of life for her. She shares that from an early age, she was glued to her Step Mother’s side; learning her ways and signature style of cooking. 

Like every journey however, Sarah’s early start came with its reasons. Together with her sisters and step-mother they used cooking meals and snacks to pay their bills. Cooking and baking to sell around their schools to cover schooling cost, bills, traveling and their meals. It is during this practice that she truly learned to grind for her buck.

“I started in my early teenage years. I assisted my step mother in the kitchen, making pies, khurma and a host of other stuff for my sisters and I to sell at school. Growing up poor was not an excuse to not get an education; and though cooking helped pay the bills, I also developed a keen interest in it!”

Sarah also attests that cooking has come to her rescue multiple times throughout her life. It’s used as a form of therapy, fueling her creativity and allowing her the freedom to escape her usual scheduled days. Her gift has also become her favorite past-time and opportunity for extra earnings.

“It’s integral to find avenues where my craft can make me additional cash apart from my day-today job. My two sons, who are now in secondary school; when they were both in primary school, I saw an opportunity to take orders from their school teachers and prepare lunches for them. This avenue has helped me a lot and it also consisted of my sons helping me in every way possible. I must also boldly confess that they are my biggest support and inspiration in everything I do” She gushes.

Keeping her eyes on the prize, her next target would be the culinary industry. Sarah intends to penetrate the industry and make her mark. With goals to create her own restaurant or franchise, her sites are not just regional but global; taking her love and spin on other cultural style meals to the world. There’s clearly no stopping this trailblazer. With a dash of confidence and sprinkle of courage, she’s definitely a force to be reckoned with.

Follow Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithasmile/

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TVISUAL BEAUTY : SUMMER BRONZE

TVISUAL Beauty Director Lynda De La Mothe Shot by Terrance

TVISUAL makeup extraordinaire, Lynda Del La Mothe, gives a tutorial on her very bronzed look. Having been busy creating makeup looks for TVISUAL x the Cloth to the Harvey Robertson’ 18 campaign, she still manages to keep her glow radiant. Follow below to GET THE LOOK!

First start by applying @sachacosmetics Mattifier Face Primer to the T-zone area. Then fill in eyebrows with @sachacosmetics Matte Brown powder blush. Clean up under brows and prime eyelids with @lagirlscosmetics Pure Beige pro conceal and over brows with skin shade foundation. Apply a deep orange eyeshadow in the crease of your eyelids as a transition shade. Followed by a dark brown shadow to the outer 1/3 of eyelid and blend into the transition shade. On the inner 2/3 apply cream eyeshadow and blend into the dark brown. Apply a shimmering shadow to the brow bone to highlight it. Line top and bottom lash line with black eyeliner. On the bottom lash line, apply some of the dark brown shadow to the outer 2/3 and the shadow used in the brow bone to the inner 1/3. Apply your favorite mascara. 

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On the face, apply your skin tone foundation (mine @l’orealmakeup True Match foundation in Caramel Beige) and highlight the under eyes, bridge of the nose and forehead with a concealer that is 1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone (@lagirlscosmetics Pro Conceal in Pure Beige & Natural). Set the highlighted area with @sachacosmetics Buttercup Setting powder. To carve out the contour, apply @rubykissescosmetics Pute Mineral Concealer in the shade Caramel to the hollows of the cheek and blend upwards. Set with @nyxcosmetics contour powder in Sculpt. Apply @lacolorscosmetics blush in Chai to the apples of the cheek and blend outward. Highlight the high points of the cheekbones with @l’orealmakeup shimmer highlighter in Kiss. 

For lips, use a brown lipliner and line the outside of the lips. Then fill in with @milanicosmetics 04 All Natural lip liner. Apply @jordana_cosmetics over top.

Spritz face with @maccosmetics Fix+ finishing mist and the look is complete.

BONUS! 
As seen in top image;

Apply orange transition shadow to the crease of the eyelids. Then a black shadow to the outer 1/3 of the eyelid. Taking the same blending brush used to apply the transition shade, dip back into it and blend the black into the transition colour just below the crease. Make sure to buff out any harsh lines. Using @ambrosiacosmeticstt loose glitters, apply gold glitter to the inner 1/3 and bronze to the middle of the eyelids. Take the brush used to apply the black shadow and blend the black into the glitter. Line the bottom lash line with @l’orealmakeup Infallible Gel liner and run the black pigment along the lower lash line. Taking a gold pigment, highlight the inner corners of the eye. Apply falsies and mascara and the look is finished

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TVISUAL : LETS COLLABORATE

Hello! If you're reading this, that means you've heard about our project! The TVISUAL project seeks to highlight our local talents, giving them a chance to share their journeys with the general public. Individuals with interesting gifts, talents, businesses or even social movements within the commercial field are welcome to share with us. These individuals will collaborate and be featured on the TVISUAL blogger site. Each feature will include a photoshoot, biography and twenty questions. The aim of this collaboration is to shed light on our local gems and what they have to offer. Feel free to share our URL link with your talented friends and be sure to follow us on social media!

 "Let's collaborate! Let us know that you are interested by emailing us at info.tvisual@gmail.com"

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ALL ROUNDER : OMAR JARRA

Omar wears patterned shirt  and jumpsuit by Mark Eastman, Baller cap by ASOS
 Photo by Terrance, MUA Lynda De La Mothe, Studio Assistance Kerby Young

When it comes to cool, calm and collected, Omar Jarra is definitely the go-to. The Gambian native brings his quiet confidence and ready-to-work attitude to the Tvisual set. Giving us a peek inside of his ever-perpetuating work ethic, Omar manages to deliver, in what we suspect to be, his usual charming way. The nineteen-year-old passionate creative is no stranger to being centre stage as his drive and passion for the creative arts has led him to venture into many creative avenues. From acting topainting to dancing, Omar has definitely trail-blazed an incomparable path to being a triple threat.

One of his most memorable performances to date has been in the award-winning feature film “Green Days by the River’’ in which he was cast as a supporting actor. His professionalism and sturdy approach on set comes from his experience in working with big name industry personnel such as Raymond Choo Kong and theatre house like JCS Entertainment. Not going unnoticed, Jarra will lead in an upcoming TV series “The Fire Queen” in collaboration with Trinidadian and US based director Damian Marcano. Not stopping there, Jarra continues to venture into making his own path in the industry and further contributing to the greater whole of artists that will inspire the younger generation.

Omar wears patterned shirt  and jumpsuit by Mark Eastman, Baller cap by ASOS  Photo by Terrance, MUA Lynda De La Mothe, Studio Assistance Kerby Young

"I am not going to know where or how I'm going to start each painting, I should just trust myself and know that the painting is going to be good."

Refusing to be confined to one art form, Jarra has managed to curate his own art exhibition. Using vibrant colors to manifest evocative pieces, Jarra really does craft works that tell stories. Each piece brought to life with the inclination to transport the viewer to another place, yet still allowing room for interpretation and even misconception. The use of abstract brush strokes and placement both fascinates and puzzles the mind of onlookers. It’s no doubt that Omar is a complex mind and all around creative force.

Needless to say, we're excited to see what he does next. Be sure to follow him on social @omar_jarra_ 

20 QUESTIONS : OMAR JARRA

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BAKE & CREATE: KERBY YOUNG

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Dedicated team member Kerby Young has many talents but none quite as sweet as his baking! From weddings to birthdays, Kerby has created some of the most colorful and fantastically decorated deserts. With a great sense of imagination, he's definitely made his client's events the talk of the town. Take a look at his cake making magic with his very first installment of Bake & Create!

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20 QUESTIONS : BRI CELESTIN

Production by Terrance, Make-Up by Lynda De La Mothe at the Kerby Young studio Wearing Anthony Dinally

1. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

“I think that people would be surprised to know that although I’ve been singing all my life, I have only been singing professionally for the last two years. I’ve always loved singing and it has been a passion and hobby of mine, but always something I did on the side. I made a decision two years ago that I wanted to take a leap and do this professionally, and so far it has been really wonderful.”

2. What is your greatest indulgence?

“My greatest indulgence has to be wine!! I love wine, especially red wine. Although it is one of my greatest indulgences, before a big show I would strip all alcohol out of my diet so a soon as I get off of the stage I make sure and have a glass. Any wine from France or Italy I trust with my eyes closed, however, I love Malbec and Merlot.”

3. Go-to song and movie?

“Go-to song...that’s a tough one. Hmm, anything from Nina Simone or Sade. They are two ladies that I almost idolize and get a lot of inspiration from. My go-to movie will have to be Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn (1954)”

4. What do you do with your spare time?

“What spare time!? With my spare time I usually like to dance. I used to salsa dance a lot but I haven’t really had time to do it. But once I get a spare moment, even if it’s at home...I dance, even if it is with myself.“

5. What brings you your greatest satisfaction?

“I think...when I know that I’ve given 110% to what I put myself into and that I’ve done the best that I could. It really makes me feel satisfied knowing that I couldn’t have given any more in that moment. Also if people respond to it, that makes that feeling all the more sweeter. “

6. What is one thing everyone should try at least once in their life?

“I think everyone should try visiting a different country and experiencing a different culture. Doing this really made me appreciate home more. I think that sometimes we don’t really value what we have in Trinidad and how beautiful our people and islands are. So yes going away allows you to meet new people and experience new cultures, but I believe that it makes you appreciate the things you have and where you’re from. While on this topic I suggest visiting France, it’s quite vast. You can go to the south of France and experience nice beaches...there is also Paris. It’s really quite beautiful.”

7. One thing you would change about the world if you could?

“Right now I would change the way we treat our planet, animals and each other. I think that if we are kind to our planet it’ll extend and we’d be kind to each other.”

8. Who is your biggest hero?

“I would say my mom. I’m not even sure if she knows this, haha, but I guess this is the opportunity to say it. She was a single parent and still kept everything going. I didn’t have everything I wanted but I wanted for nothing. I don’t know how she got the energy but she was self-employed and I was allowed to have a youth group in my house and she was always there with extracurricular activities. I just think her providing all these facilities is really inspirational. I mean...I know I couldn’t do it.”

9. What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

“Well when is comes to performing, Raf Robertson, who has passed away now, said that when performing leave your soul on the stage. I’ve tried to carry that with me when I perform and I hope that people feel that. This ties into me trying to give my best and I count myself lucky to have been able to meet Raf.”

10. What mantra or quote do you try to live by?

“I think its the scout’s code...although I was a brownie, haha. I think it goes, “If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail.” I am really big on planning and preparation. I always try to get all the details right before I go forward.”

Production by Terrance, Make-Up by Lynda De La Mothe at the Kerby Young studio Wearing Anthony Dinally

11. What inspires you or your craft?

“I...I have a lot of inspiration around me. I’m fortunate to have friends who are professional musicians and who have been doing this professionally for all their adult lives. I always mention people like Tony Paul and Dean Williams. They always inspire me to keep moving forward and to know that I can do this professionally.”

12. What is the best experience you’ve had in the industry or while pursuing your craft thus far?

“Best experience...hmm...one thing that was really magical for me; a friend of mine, Dean Williams who is a professional guitarist, asked me to sing one song at one of his shows at Fiesta Plaza Movie Towne. Based off of that one song that I did the promoter Heathcliff West at Fiesta Plaza came up and told me that I needed to do a show there and that I needed to be one of his ‘Women in Jazz.’ From that, I was then able to do a full set during the second week of April 2017. “

13. What would be one thing you’d hope to gain from the continuation of your craft?

“I would hope to continue to share what I think is a blessing with other people. So far things have been going well and I just hope that I keep getting opportunities to perform.”

14. Top three things on your perennial to-do list?

“Uhhh....I always say travel more, exercise more, sleep more. Some people might say I have the sleeping down haha. I try to get in at least eight hours of sleep a night. So top two travel more and exercise more. But I want to go to Cuba! Hands down Cuba! That’s where I want to go next.”

15. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

“Hmm, that’s difficult. Umm, you know what, I’d say this is a gift haha. My metabolism. I got this from my father. It works very quickly so I get to eat almost as much as I want and don’t put on any weight. It allows me to not have to think about that side of life too much you know. It’s a blessing!”

16. Where do you see yourself in five years?

“In five years I see myself in Trinidad as a base but going to different countries to perform. Also having a record out and hopefully having people listen and enjoy my record.”

17. What is one thing you wish you knew when you were younger?

“I wish I knew that it was ok to leap and make a decision and jump. That there is no failure in failing and that its ok to take a chance on something. If I knew this I would have probably been singing professionally for much longer.”

18. What would you say to your past self if you had the chance?

“I think the same applies as the question above.”

19. How was your TVISUAL experience?

“My TVISUAL experience was fabulous! I must say the team is really wonderful, very welcoming. My make-up looks wonderful, clothes are lovely. I am pleased to have been selected and I look forward to what you all have in store for the future.”

20. Who should we highlight next?

“I would ask you to feature Tony Paul who is an amazing saxophonist. I’m so blessed that he performs with me but he’s also a teacher at UTT so he shares his gift with other people. He’s just a wonderful person I think. So feature him!”

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