A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
I have received SO many emails and messages about what to wear to a carnival fete by carnival virgins that I decided, it should be addressed in a post. Perhaps some examples will help you ladies. Feting in layman’s terms is “partying”, however, your outfits tend to be more practical at a carnival fete because of the […]
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We have 82 days to go until Carnival Monday, and by now you should be deciding which fetes to attend, planning your outfits and be heavily in the gym to get your carnival body together. That said, there a lot of Jouvert bands launching. What is Jouvert? J’ouvert is a large street party during Carnival. […]
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As 2016 comes to a close, we look back on our carnival year and the gorgeous costumes that graced the road. These 10 are my personal favorites and are listed in order of the carnivals as they took place, not a ranking – i love them all equally. 2016 appeared to be the year of […]
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The highly anticipated Hysteria Mas band launched their Dominica Carnival 2017 presentation on thanksgiving night, More Musique, reminding us of our love for mas. The four sections, Soca, Kaiso, Cadence and Bouyon, are the sounds of the island. Registration opened at 10AM today online and at the Mas Camp at 21 Hanover. Go check them out […]
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Carnival Loves, We’re in the thick of planning our journey to Trinidad Carnival — isn’t it the most frustrating and exciting time? lol The stress of getting tickets, getting all your friends on board, seeing who all want to go to what fete, getting an outfit for said fete, getting your costume, paying for the […]
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Carnival Loves, We’re in the thick of planning our journey to Trinidad Carnival — isn’t it the most frustrating and exciting time? lol The stress of getting tickets, getting all your friends on board, seeing who all want to go to what fete, getting an outfit for said fete, getting your costume, paying for the […]
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I had zero expectations when I boarded my flight for NOLA. Mostly because I’d gone there 10 years ago right after Hurricane Katrina plus there was no carnival or culture I was specifically interested in partaking in. However, New Orleans is known for their art, music, non-stop drinking along bourbon street and FOOD! We stayed […]
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114 days until Carnival Monday in Trinidad and Tobago, and while it feels like we have time, the clock is ticking. I was waiting on this 2017 monday wear line to drop because Neil Young ALWAYS gives me life with his designs. DO YOU SEE THE BEADING AND INTRICATE DETAILS? The man is talented. He […]
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February 21 – March 3, 2017 It’s that time! Trinidad Carnival 2017 Fete List and Carnival Schedule! Trinidad Carnival 2017 fete organizers have begun releasing tickets and we’ve prepared a full list for you of all the bess fetes, their ticket prices and where you can purchase tickets, please click “purchase here” to access the ticket […]
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What do you get when a hot carnival model creates her own Monday Wear? Flames! I didn’t even see any promo for this line but I log on and BOOM! Mika Mas is here. Sexy, minimal pieces for the women with hot gyal shapes. Trinidadian model, Tamika Hinkson launched her Mika Mas monday wear line for Trinidad […]
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