There is a carnival happening at almost every time of the year thanks to the Caribbeans spread across the world–Notting Hill Carnival in London, the West Indian Day Parade in New York City, Miami Carnival in Florida, Caribana in Toronto and of course the mother of all Carnivals…Trinidad Carnival. Being part of the masquerade (or playing mas) is part of Carnival tradition and … [Read more...] about Designer Behind the Mas: Shola Thompson of Caribbean Passions Inc.
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Selah Marley, Model in the Making
Selah Marley is continues stepping out in front of the camera. The daughter of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley was featured in Teen Vogue a few months ago talking about her interest in modeling and possibly music (I could see a collaboration with Willow Smith, that would be cute). The straight A student is still coming into her own, but she is a beautiful young lady. I'll … [Read more...] about Selah Marley, Model in the Making
Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Natalie Monique
Natalie Monique is a dear friend on mine. From the day I met Natalie we’ve had a sisterly friendship that hasn’t waned a bit. We were interning at the same TV network and clearly both had a passion about the Caribbean―that was almost five years ago. I was ecstatic when she told me was stepping into the world of blogging, as she has been a talented videographer and Caribbean … [Read more...] about Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Natalie Monique
Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Carib Vue
Hailing from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jozette Walker, affectionately know as Joz, created Carib Vue a digital magazine in July of 2010. The blogazine has given her the opportunity to blend her passion for the Caribbean with career devlopment in Communications (which she is studying at Broward College right now). Carib Vue Magazine, spotlights Caribbean entertainment, … [Read more...] about Caribbean Blogger Spotlight: Carib Vue
Rihanna’s Vita Coco Ad
Vida Coco released their ad with Rihanna on their Facebook fan page. Rihanna joins the list of celebs who endorse Vita Coco including Madonna. Rihanna was chosen as a spokesperson for the brand earlier this year and shot this campaign in May. If you look closely in her Man Down video, she actually drinks the Vita Coco in the video (great product placement!) About Vita … [Read more...] about Rihanna’s Vita Coco Ad