My Barbados

The land of some of my ancestors and family I have never met.


Island Highlights and Facts:

Crop Over: festival for celebration of life and independence, takes place in july.

Popular Foods: Flying Fish, Dolphin, King Fish with chips (fries)

Language: English but there is also an British-English dialect referred to as Bajan. The language is also spoken in countries of Nigeria and Ghana.

Popular Music: Soca

Popular Music Artist: Rupee and Rihanna

Popular Drinks: Banks Beer, Punch a Creme (Christmas drink)

My Best Moment: eating king fish and chips on the beach

My fashionista Moment: Purchasing a lime green wrap and a sequins purse

xoxo Madame Q

Discover Dominica

Interesting Facts about Dominica:

Christopher Columbus names the island after the first day of the week, (Domenica, Italian) the same day he arrives on.

Dominica is fused with culture from the French and the British. The residents speak creole and have many similar food dishes as Haiti.

Eugenia Charles is the Caribbean's first woman Prime Minister

Traditional snack and Juice: Soursop and Sorrel

My Fashionista Moment: purchasing my hand craft rock star wristlet. I'm so in love with it!


xoxo Madame Q

Oh St. Thomas!

Visiting the Virgin Island of St. Thomas is a must! The taxi ride to the beach alone is an experience itself. The higher we climb the mountain, the island appears more beautiful. However, driving up is scary because there are no traffic signals or anything so cars go at the speed they like. Thankfully they drive with a special skill and a natural caution.

Favorite activities on island: Beach and sipping on a mango colada

My reccessionista moment: As soon as I reach the beach, I scrub white sand all over my body. Its like getting new and improved skin for free with out the extra ingredients.

High Lights: Nicole Miller and Cartier rave the shopping strip,
the Green House have some of the best coladas in town

xoxo Madame Q

Rihanna for Italian Vogue

Rihanna is more than back! She's on the front cover of Italian Vogue... super fly. Inside she takes a high fashion topless pic. Some may hate or love her more for her accomplishments but I think she is working hard and deserves a high five. There are models who have walked many catwalks and have yet to be on the front cover of Italian Vogue. Way to go Rihanna!

xoxo Madame Q

pics from the web

The Treasure Hunt: San Juan, Puerto Rico

I could hardly sit still in my seat while flying into Puerto Rico. My Ipod is plugged in my ears for calming yet I could hardly focus on anything besides my mission to find amazing treasures to bring back home.

The weather in San Juan is extremely hot and i'm loving it because back home the weather is set at spring. The scene in San Juan makes me feel like I'm on the set of an old Spanish movie. Shop after shop I search for something that is good for me to use while I'm on the go. I came across a brown leather purse that is just right to keep a small wallet, phone, note pad, pen and of course my camera. I also have a thing for bracelets so I was hoping to find different ones in each of the places I visit. My luck, I find a beautiful leather band that has the Puerto Rico flag and a pretty pink flower engraved on it.

xoxo Madame Q

New Body By Victoria Bras!

The new and improved Body By Victoria is a must have for the fall season! The four styles are demi, full coverage, unlined full coverage and wireless; designed with memory foam and a touch of lace. The memory foam is one our great technologies that provide ultimate softness and comfort. The cups mold to your natural shape and the lace adds a feminine touch. Go into a Victoria's Secret store near you for a complimentary bra fitting and experience the new collection. Get $5 dollars of your purchase for trying it on!

demi- more revealing with a lower cut
full coverage- complete coverage with support
unlined full coverage- trounded natural shape
wireless- serious comfort with out the wires!

sizes 32a-40DD


my favorite: the Demi, I usually go for push up bras but this one gives me sexy without all of the padding. What's going to be your favorite style? Let Me know!

pics of models from victoriassecret.com

xoxo Madame Q

Christian Siriano For VS Makeup

Not only is VIctoria's Secret delivering new makeup for the fall 09, Project Runway Winner Christian Siriano has a limited edition line of his own with the VS brand! Get it while you can!

pic of Christian Siriano from web

xoxo Madame Q

Behind the Mirror

Hey Victoria's Secret has a new and improved makeup line! I am super excited about it... I now have more VS than Mac in my makeup bag and it is not because I work for the company. The collection has over 180 shades for making fabulous lips, eyes and an entire face. Not to mention our prices are crazy affordable! Why spend a lot when you can have more for less? Get a new look created by one of VS make-up artist, you're going to love it!

Most Wanted List:
Eye Shadow Quad- Smitten
Eye Liner- Extreme Black
Voluptuous FX Mascara-Blackest Black
Soft Focus Liquid Foundation SPF 20
Lip Gloss -Blush
Lip Liner -Ginger Spice
Bronzing/Highlighter Trio- Goddess

xoxo Madame Q

Brooklyn Vybez: Mizu Sushi

Hey if you ever roaming in Williamsburg Brooklyn, you have to checkout Mizu Sushi. They have delicious shrimp and a great garden to eat in. The price range is typical $6-20 an entre. For reservations call 718-384-7770