Culture, Fashion

MY FAVE TORONTO CARNIVAL COSTUMES SO FAR

May 15, 2018
Toronto carnival costumes

Before you ask…I am NOT playing mas this year! I know, I know I say that every year. But I’m serious this year. If you’re new to my blog, know that I’m very much a Caribbean woman. I’m also what you would call a “carnival baby” having participated in costume at carnival festivals since I was 2 years old. My dad Walter Elliott is also a veteran ‘mas man.’ Even though I’m not playing mas in Toronto this year…I can still admire the costumes.  Continue Reading…

Beauty

Sunday Spring Skin Care Routine

May 6, 2018
Renew Spring Skin

Hi hi spent a few days in Ottawa this week. Was fortunate to book a role in a movie filming there. Such a great experience and crew. Had loads of fun but shooting hours can sometimes be crazy depending on where you’re filming. So I returned a bit tired and I noticed it on my skin.

Today was cloudy in Toronto, perfect for you know what…self care Sunday!! This was just a mini one though. I captured the process, here’s what I did.

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Fashion

SPRING STRIPE MOMENT

April 30, 2018
Spring stripes

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. Sharing my OOTD from Sunday. Wore this look to brunch at Oretta and then to my little sister Maya’s confirmation. ( Check my instastories) I seem to be picking lots of stripes this season. There so many amazing modern stripe moments in stores right now. Vertical and horizontal. Loving this nautical stripe flare dress from Ann Taylor. Continue Reading…

Beauty, How-To

My Fave Matte Foundation

April 24, 2018
matte foundation

I’ve got an oily T-zone and I never remember to touch up my makeup. Unfortunately that combo often means I’m constantly oily. At the moment I’m obsessed Kat Von D’s Lock it  foundation and the pressed powder. Here’s why I’m loving it…

 

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Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Brunch Approved Pink Spring Top

April 23, 2018
Pink Spring top

Spring finally showed up in Toronto this weekend. Where you been though!? A light jacket was still needed, but it was glorious! The spring wardrobes for out in full effect. I felt light and fluttery in this look. Giving you a little inspo for your upcoming brunches, shopping dates and other meet ups.

 

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Beauty, Food, On Camera

What’s In My On Set Bag

April 20, 2018
On set bag

I just finished packing my on set bag for a 1 day shoot for a new movie. It’s a pretty big one…my lips are sealed. I always bring more things than I need to, but I just always like to be prepared (former girl guide here.) Here are some of the items that I always take to set.  Continue Reading…

Entrepreneurship, Wellness

WHY CREATIVES NEED MORE SLEEP!

April 16, 2018
creatives need more sleep

Like many of you in the Greater Toronto Area, I spent much of my weekend lounging around and sleeping during this awful Ice Storm. I was grateful (and fortunate) for the opportunity to get some rest. I feel like I’ve been having more and more conversations with people about sleep and the lack of sleep that we’re having. And most of those people are creatives like me! Continue Reading…