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Dress #4 - based on the iconic heritage house "the old homestead" in west bay, this dress TESTED my limits.

The base dress made it on island Friday evening and was put in my hands not long after straight from someone's hand luggage at the airport, and I got to work.

With less than a 12 hour turnaround time between drop off and pageant start, I created a crystallized visual of the heritage home on the front of the dress, with the back of the dress covered in fun nods to west bay like a crystalled sea grape tree and iconic street signs found along our roads and in West Bay.

All of my clients did amazing, and NOW I CAN SLEEP! taken in Prospect Primary School Cayman Islands by @itskenzieebanks

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My 3rd client for the Prospect Primary School Cultural Pageant selected the Lighthouse at East End as her landmark/place of Cultural relevance.

The base dress was only dropped off to me Friday afternoon (with the pageant the very next evening) due to customs issues typical of being on a small island in a world fuel crisis, but WE GET THINGS DONE REGARDLESS!

the highlights of this look include a light up golden shell crown embellished with crystals of different shades of ocean blues,

Tiny bronze gem sea birds, crystal chain trimmed cat boats riding waves of rhinestone trim, a fully crystallized version of the iconic maritime heritage trail sign and of course - the lighthouse in her fully crystallized glory!

Let's give a moment to the crystal and plaited silver thatch belt that is just * chefs kiss* by @itskenzieebanks

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When I got the call "So your niece doing a pageant coming up in June and I need your help with wardrobe", I don't think I've ever been so giddy (my only child is a boy) with excitement!

Also participating in said Prospect Primary School Cultural Pageant, the historical landmark selected was Rebecca's Cave in Cayman Brac. What an intense landmark for us to be given.

Rebeccas cave is a natural limestone cave on the sister island of Cayman Brac, where many Caymanians took refuge in the devastating 1932 hurricane - including 18 month old Rebecca Bodden who tragically passed away from exposure during the storm. Her grave is a memorial inside the cave to this day.

That being said (and the giddy being whooshed out my sails) I created a glittering modern day memorial to Rebecca, the 1932 storm, and the absolute strength and resilience of the Caymanian people to endure through it all - the cave entrance and surrounding jungle have been envisioned with swarovski crystal and beaded accents, while the hurricane is represented in dazzling shades of blue fabrics, gems and crystals. On the back of her dress, the bow glimmers with crystallized representations of our 3 Cayman Islands, the cape sleeve representing the massive storm surge.

Beautiful, and powerful.
And another glittery way to bring our culture heritage and history to the front of the stage!

...and not to brag but she WON her age division! We are all so proud of the new 2026 Prospect Primary School Cultural Little Princess Zaina! taken in Prospect Primary School Cayman Islands by @itskenzieebanks

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A client approached me recently about creating her daughters themed formal wear for the Prospect Primary School Annual Cultural Pageant - her daughter was assigned the @qeiibotanicpark as her Caymanian landmark to be reflected in her dress - I think we NAILED this look! I love the authentic swarovski crystal blue iguanas and the botanic park sign just like the real one at the park!

Did I mention that I started this dress on TUESDAY and delivered her FRIDAY MORNING!?!?

Using the voting buttons below, do you think we knocked this look right out of the botanic park?! taken in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands by @itskenzieebanks

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I’m still on a high from such an unforgettable evening ✨👑💫

Being officially sashed as Miss Tortuga was a moment I will forever hold close to my heart 🤍 Standing on that stage, surrounded by so much love, encouragement, and support, made the experience even more meaningful 🥹✨

To my sponsors @tortugacayman , @grandharbour.derm , @jaaliyahs , @thebeautybarky 💖, family, friends, and everyone who has cheered me on along the way—thank you 🌟 Your support has truly been the wind beneath my wings 🕊️✨, giving me the courage and confidence to pursue this dream.

Every message, kind word, prayer, and gesture of encouragement has meant more than you know 🤍

A special thank you to the committee at @officialmissuniversecayman 🌺✨. Your tireless work behind the scenes, dedication, and commitment have created opportunities not only for the women standing on that stage today, but for those who came before us and those who will follow in our footsteps 👑💫. Thank you for the countless hours, sacrifices, and passion you pour into making this experience possible for all of us 🌟🤍

I am incredibly honored to represent @tortugacayman ❤️🤍 and excited to embrace every moment of this journey with purpose, passion, and gratitude ✨🌴👑

Here’s to the journey ahead 💫🤍
#MissUniverseCaymanIslands #MissTortuga #JourneyToTheCrown #CaymanIslands #PageantJourney by @itskenzieebanks

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📸: @maxvaise
👗: @dearverdantisle
Looks from Kenzie Brown-Ebanks (@itskenzieebanks) for Dear Verdant Isle at @cifwkofficial taken in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands by @itskenzieebanks

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CIFWK 2026 taken in Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel by @itskenzieebanks

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CIFWK 2026 taken in Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel by @itskenzieebanks

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CIFWK 2026 taken in Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel by @itskenzieebanks

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CIFWK 2026 taken in Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel by @itskenzieebanks

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CIFWK 2026 taken in Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel by @itskenzieebanks

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CIFWK 2026 taken in Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman, an IHG Hotel by @itskenzieebanks

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