Mara and Kinsley Alvarez, sisters of Camilla Chasez (nee Alvarez), have been looking for a reason to party. Of course, we know no one actually needs a reason, but they are no strangers to a theme. Famous for their holiday parties back home in Del Sol Valley, they were determined to establish a similar reputation in their new neighborhood in Sulani.
Checking their calendars, they realized it was nearly time for Carnaval! What better reason to celebrate! Kinsley went out into town to share the news and invite their new neighbors to their celebration, while Mara spent the time to prepare their house. The day of the party, they got to work prepping acarajé, pão de queijo, and brigadeiro, get the music pumping, and then the best part - getting dressed. Kinsley went with a daring high-slit dress, Mara brought out the sequins, and they did each other's makeup - the more glitter, the better! Once their guests arrived, the party was under way. Everyone got to sample the authentic food and dance to the carnaval beats, celebrating social unity and all the food and pleasures of life. (I actually threw a party, but the scenario registered as complete once Mara started dancing.) |