While the allure of Carnival excites the city 5 friends take in the view from the Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad.
Credits
Photographer + Stylist | Babatu Sparrow
Makeup artist | Kirk Thomas for Spa Esencia at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad
Hairstylist | Sabita Roopnarine for Blow Dry Spa
Models | Leah Marville, Kimi & Lisa See Tai, Kenya Baird, Kelsey Ferreira
Production and photography support | Remi Blunden, Matthew Mora
Interns | Stephanie Ramlogan, Aayeesha Essue, Trista Quash, Shauna Grant, Keifer Gajadhar
Wardrobe details
Photo 2 (L-R) – On Kenya: Tracy Reese blue stripe dress at Eve’s Closet; red patent belt, stylist’s own; Marc Fisher platform sandals at Got Shooz; Rachel Ross’ cuff at The Gallery. || On Lisa: Grey stripe V-neck tee at The Pallet Stick; grey and yellow abstract print skirt by Claudia Pegus; multicoloured T-Strap Heels at Suite 16; Cicló’s necklace at Meiling; silver cuff by Janice Derrick. || On Leah: Grey aztec print tunic at The Pallet Stick; patterned capri pants at Mo Mosaique; pink belt, stylist’s own ; gold T-strap heels at Got Shooz; Rachel Ross’ beaded bracelet at The Gallery; Cicló’s ring at Meiling; Jo Fine Jewelry’s gold leaf necklace at The Gallery, silver earrings at Sunflower. || On Kimi: Printed strapless top at Mo Mosaique; Rip Curl’s green and blue striped dress worn as skirt at IOS; Cicló’s red stone ring at Meiling; Italian murano glass beaded necklace at The Gallery; silver earrings by Janice Derrick. || On Kelsey: Turquoise and gold shirt by Meiling; Ecru navy shorts at Eve’s Closet; pink patent belt, stylist’s own; Jessica Simpson’s gold heels at Got Shooz; Rachel Ross’ long gold linked chains at The Gallery; peacock feathered ring at Sunflower; bracelet, model’s own; Roxy’s orange and white beach bag at IOS.
Photo 4 – Orange and brown bikini at Carolina Swimwear; Rachel Ross’ hammered silver cuff at The Gallery.
Photo 5 – Black patterned coverup at Carolina Swimwear; red and blue bikini by Mood Swings by Sandra Hordatt; orange and turquoise beaded necklace at Sunflower; Cicló’s gold hammered cuff at Meiling; Rachel Ross’s oval citrine ring at The Gallery.
Photo 6 – Tracy Reese’s blue lace dress at Eve’s Closet; black studded belt, stylist’s own; Cicló’s green circle ring at Meiling; feather headpiece at Sunflower; XOXO’s chestnut beaded sandals at Got Shooz; Cicló’s silver link chain at Meiling.
Photo 7 (L-R) – On Lisa: Cicló’s thin silver necklaces at Meiling; Melissa Joy Manning’s silver hoops with stone drops at The Gallery. On Kimi: Black and red stripe knit top at Tomacé; black tulle skirt by Claudia Pegus; black and silver teardrop necklace at Sunflower; silver earrings by Janice Derrick; crystal long stemmed glass at The Gallery.
Photo 8 – On Leah: Badgley Mischka’s embellished floral dress at Tomacé; silver earrings, necklace, bracelet and two-toned gold and silver ring all by Janice Derrick. Costume pieces clockwise from left: Principalities headpiece, Orphanim backpack by Fantasy Carnival; Phoenix headpiece by Explosion Carnival; Sarcee headpiece, Tiwanaku headpiece by Spice Carnival.
Photo 9 – On Kenya: Seraph costume by Explosion Carnival; multicoloured T-strap heels at Suite 16. On Kelsey: Phoenix costume by Explosion Carnival; Blue embroidered beach bag at Carolina Swimwear; crystal amber scotch glass at The Gallery.
Photo 10 (L-R) – On Kimi: Black and red kimono robe at The Gallery; The Runway costume by Anya Ayoung-Chee for TRIBE Carnival; Rachel Ross’ citrine oval ring at The Gallery. On Lisa: Seraphim costume by Fantasy Carnival; blue bikini bottom by Mood Swings by Sandra Hordatt; black and white print wrap by Carolina Swimwear; Pallawi’s amber ring , Kenneth Jay Lane’s emerald bracelet both at The Gallery. Amber scotch glass, big and small rose decanters, all at The Gallery.
Photo 11 – On Kenya: Fox’s black and white striped tank top at IOS; black sequin shorts at Micles; black spiderweb tights at Wonderful World; Rachel Ross’ cuff with stone at The Gallery; gold ring by Janice Derrick. On sink from L to R below: Immortelle Beauty Recovery Foot Cream; Magnolia Romana fragrance from Santa Maria di Novella; Meiling’s Complete reed diffuser; Dayna Decker’s Essence Moisturizer in Bardou; Meiling’s Complete Candle; Dayna Decker’s Essence Crème, all available at The Gallery. (Above) Rose Water by Santa Maria di Novella; amber scotch glasses, all at The Gallery; Nourish products for The Hyatt Regency.
Photos 12 + 13 – Black jersey tank dress at Eve’s Closet; black teardrop necklace at Sunflower; Orphanim backpack by Fantasy Carnival; Melissa Joy Manning’s multi-stone earrings at The Gallery; Rachel Ross’ citrine ring at The Gallery.
Photo 14 (L-R) – On Esi: J. Crew’s grey ruffle jersey dress at Eve’s Closet; Cicló’s hammered gold cuff at Meiling; silver teardrop earrings at Sunflower. On Kimi: Black sequin detail dress at Eve’s Closet; pink patent belt, stylist’s own; black and white stripe tights at Wonderful World; Marc Fisher’s chunky black loafer at Got Shooz; black lace gloves at Wonderful World; black and red beaded necklace from Sunflower; Marc Fisher’s chunky loafer at Got Shooz; Cicló’s red circle ring at Meiling. On Javon: Diesel’s navy striped cardigan at The Alternative; white printed tee by RGG Clothing; amber scotch glass at The Gallery. On Leah: Black organza ruffle top by Meiling; hand painted black and gold skirt made to order by Alicia Rose; black leather and silver bracelet by Jutta Newman; Cicló’s green circle ring at Meiling; crystal long-stemmed glass at The Gallery. On AJ: Tan check suit by Ecliff Elie; Diesel’s tee at The Alternative; pocket square stylist’s own. On Lisa: Black and khaki cotton shirt by Meiling; Msquared black and white striped tee at Micles; blue denim pant by Meiling; stone embroidered necklace at Sunflower; Rachel Ross’ oval citrine ring at The Gallery. On Tiffany: Gold embroidered corset, made to order by Alicia Rose; chevron print knit shorts at Mo Mosaique. On Kenya: White embroidered shirt by Meiling; white graphic tee by RGG Clothing; gold necklace at Sunflower.
Photo 15 (L-R) – On Kimi: black sequin detail dress at Eve’s Closet; pink patent belt, stylist’s own; black and white stripe tights at Wonderful World; Marc Fisher’s chunky black loafer at Got Shooz; black lace gloves at Wonderful World. On Kelsey: Black and white printed top at The Pallet Stick; gold embroidered skirt made to order by Alicia Rose; silver link necklace by Janice Derrick; Rachel Ross’ hoops with pearl drops at The Gallery. On Lisa: Black and khaki cotton shirt by Meiling; Msquared black and white striped tee at Micles; blue denim pant by Meiling; stone embroidered necklace at Sunflower; Rachel Ross’ oval citrine ring at The Gallery. On Leah: Black organza ruffle top by Meiling; hand painted black and gold silk skirt made to order by Alicia Rose. On Kenya: White embroidered shirt by Meiling; white graphic tee by RGG Clothing; gold necklace at Sunflower. Marc Fisher’s white leather bag; and pink rose cross body purse both at Got Shooz.
Photo 17 – On Leah: Sequinned tunic dress and black silk trousers both by Claudia Pegus; Black jacket, stylist’s own. On Kimi: Black print bikini top by Carolina Swimwear; black sequinned pant by Claudia Pegus; Jo Fine’s Jewellery’s 24 karat starfish chain and pendant at The Gallery; Cicló’s silver chain at Meiling. On Lisa: Multi-print tunic worn over floral dress both at Eve’s Closet; multi-coloured straw hat at IOS; orange and black striped arm bands at Wonderful World. Vintage silver ice bucket at The Gallery.
Photo 18 (L-R) – On Collis Duranty: Sisley’s navy two button suit, black and white striped shirt, black Fedora, all at United Colours of Benetton. On Leah Paul: Black sequin shirt dress by Claudia Pegus, Cicló’s silver chain and ring both at Meiling. On Kees: Sisley’s black pinstripe two button suit, and white shirt, all at United Colours of Benetton; patterned ascot by Tom Ford.
Photo 19 (L-R from the back) – Tracy Reese cobalt blue jersey cowl dress at Eve’s Closet; blue beaded necklace at Sunflower; silver teardrop earrings at Sunflower. Grey button shirt at The Alternative; suspenders, stylist’s own. Barney’s Collection navy cashmere V-neck sweater; Guess’ sunglasses, worn on V-neck, at The Look; Rip Curl’s blue watch at IOS. Green with black and white striped monokini by Mood Swings by Sandra Hordatt; Tracy Reese’s black wide leg pant at Eve’s Closet. Fox’s black print bikini top at Carolina Swimwear; black sequined pant by Claudia Pegus; Jo Fine’s Jewellery’s 24 karat starfish chain and pendant at The Gallery; Navy, red, and white straw hat at Carolina Swimwear; Cicló’s silver chain at Meiling. Diesel’s grey, orange and cream striped cardigan and Fred Perry’s black tee both at The Alternative; Guess’ sunglasses worn at Tshirt neck at The Look. Black tank at Micles; Cicló’s long silver link chains at Meiling. Grey cotton shift dress by Meiling; Chanel’s vintage scarf worn as headband. Grey cotton hooded vest, and floral tapestry skirt, both at Meiling; turquoise Tiwanaku jewelled bra by Spice Carnival. White loose crochet tunic, and J.Crew’s wide linen trousers, both at Eve’s Closet; pink Tshirt by R.G.G Clothing; stone and embroidered necklace at Sunflower. Long-stemmed glasses, silver serving tray, silver ice bucket, all at The Gallery.