Reset your skin after that summer festival with this skincare routine. I used it after Caribana this year.
Check out my video and a few pictures from Caribana 2019.
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Culture, Empowerment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Social, SUMMER
A Brief Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2018 Recap
August 7, 2018
So I may have lied to you. Remember when I did a post about my favourite costumes for Caribana this year? In that post I mentioned I would not be playing this year. But guess what….I ended up in a costume on parade day! Continue Reading…
Y’all I went IN on the carnival content this year! I’ve been contributing to CBC life for a few months now and this was my favourite article so far. It was actually a very popular post…top 4 post across all of CBC.ca! A great signal that people are looking for content that speaks to diverse communities. Continue Reading…
Culture, How-To, Lifestyle, On Camera, SUMMER
ChCh Segment – Toronto Caribbean Carnival Guide For First Timers
August 7, 2018
It’s a happy day for me when I get to combine my love of lifestyle and carnival. Thanks to Joe Fresh and ChCh Hamilton I did a segment on the Toronto caribbean carnival. Continue Reading…
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…
On this episode of NNEKA, international event manager, my girl Kerra Denel is here to take us through everything you need to know about the 2018 carnival season. Dates, costs and even some pro tips! Continue Reading…
My father Walter Elliott travelled to Montreal in 1967, he came as part of a contingent from Trinidad and Tobago during Canada’s centennial year. The year carnival came to Canada. He was a dancer and moved here a year later for good on his own. Even though he was a dancer and actor, his real passion was art…particularly the art of carnival. Continue Reading…
Toronto Caribbean community comes alive during the city’s Caribbean carnival…formerly known as Caribana. Festivities and official events have been taking place for weeks now, but things really heat up this week. Here’s a rundown of some of the not-to-miss Toronto Carnival events. Continue Reading…
Toronto Caribbean Carnival aka Caribana is right around the corner. Soca parties and various events are already in full swing. Having grown up with a dad who designs carnival costumes, I’m a carnival baby in every sense of the word. It’s a big part of who I am. This the first year in a long time that I have the freedom to actually enjoy a full Toronto carnival. But with that being said…what the hell am I gonna wear?!! I put together some options. Let me know what you think. Continue Reading…
