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, 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…
The party is officially done for another year. This was my first full Toronto carnival in a while. I put together pictures of my favourite moments of Caribana 2017.
Model Nadelle Lewis has a deep love for mas and Caribbean culture, and for the past three years she has been encouraging full figured women to register and play mas. The #EveryBodyPlayAhMas movement helps to boost confidence and reminds women that their body shape doesn’t have to get in the way of anything they want to do. 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…
I’ve seen Toronto Caribbean Carnival through many lenses. I’ve played mas all my life, I’ve made costumes with my dad, I’ve covered the parade many times as a reporter. It’s one of my favourite topics. As a Caribbean lifestyle blogger, I’d be remiss if I didn’t dedicate a few posts to Toronto carnival or Caribana as it is more commonly known. A did a short video where I answer a few questions you’ve been asking. These are things that work for ME. There are many more things to discuss.
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…
In the latest episode of my Caribbean lifestyle talk show, I chat with the reigning Toronto Carnival Queen of the bands Joella Crichton. Continue Reading…
