Prepping for carnival does not stop with ordering the costume. Now you have to think about things, such as fishnets, bags, gems, hairstyles, makeup, and footwear. A common question I am asked is: Where do I find carnival shoes? Where do I find carnival boots? What shoes do you...
AWM, PA-C here! I have been in medicine since 2003 and certified as a physician assistant since 2013. Carnival season is heating up (pun intended), and we have to talk about how to keep us healthy and safe. No one talks about it, but the risk of heat injury...
There are a few reasons why someone may wish to hire a designer for a carnival costume. A common trend among avid Caribbean carnival-goers is for birthday and maternity shoots. Many people will look to a designer if there is a section they want to be in, but feather...
Dear carnival newbie, If you are blessed to have a carnival veteran take you on your first carnival experience, they deserve ALL THE FLOWERS. I have taken a few people out on their first experience, and it came with some challenges and lessons learned for the baby masquerader and...
Many people believe the first step in preparing for Caribbean carnival is registration. With experience, you will find that most people will assemble their crew and prepare for group travel before the band launches even occur. Choosing good road partners is just as important as choosing your band. Choice...
Update May 7, 2022: The STEP program. A follower asked me if I had any tips for people going to carnival solo, and I cannot believe I have never thought to address this topic. I AM A PRO AT SOLO TRAVEL. Believe it or not, I have gone solo...
Let's talk about what band launches are and what to expect.
So you want to participate in Caribbean carnival, but don't know where to start? I got you. Read on.
You watched the band launches, and you’ve decided which band you wish to join and have fallen in love with your costume of choice. Now it’s time to make it official by registering with your mas band. How do you accomplish band registration? By putting down a deposit for...
If you are participating in the carnival for the very first time, you might be confused when you hear about pre-registration. You are already on FOMO mode and you might be wondering if this is something you should do too. Is it a good option to pre-register for carnival...
Save coin and think outside the box. If you’ve had conversations with dancers and performers, you’d learn that the the concept of nude fishnets and hosiery is nothing new. It has been around waaaay before your favorite carnival stockings brand, so I really want to encourage you to continue...
