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LADY GAGA BOW HAIRSTYLE, PUNK PLAID DRESS & DANGLING SLEEVES GOTH JACKET. FASHIONOLOGY SILVER JEWELRY.

Posted by La Carmina on December 19, 2011


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Ho ho ho! I’m having a kick-ass time in Vancouver with Santa Seba. Lots of Christmas fun and food, along with our usual work: filmings, photoshoots, and various artistic tangents.

During the winter, there’s no need to trade style for warmth. Long skirts, velvety layers and tights are my favorite ways to beat the cold.

Punk plaid dress: gifted from Lip Service
Long trailing sleeve jacket: gifted from Lip Service
Black ankle boots: Michael Kors
Mini black purse: from my mom’s old stash of purses
White rabbit lace charm: Putumayo, from the Harajuku boutique

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Isolde, my lovely stylist, did my purple hair color. She put half of my hair up, in a Lady Gaga bow-style, and curled the long strands around my face.

Makeup: The usual pallor and false eyelashes from Japan. I wore purple eyeshadow with a slightly bluer tone, to match but also contrast.

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Silver rings and necklace gifted by Fashionlogy. I love the sleek, modern design of the crosses and bird skulls. It sets her work apart from the same-old Goth jewelry.

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The devil’s in the details. Glittery, blinged-out nail art. Gathered long train in the back of my dress.

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What types of outfits are you wearing during the Holiday season? How are you keeping warm, while staying stylish?

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Album of the Day: Mind.In.A.Box – Crossroads (techno futurepop FTW)

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DAY OF THE DEAD PARADE, ART & MAKEUP: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, MEXICAN RITUAL. BREAD OF THE DEAD, CATRINA SKELETON.

Posted by La Carmina on December 17, 2011


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They call her La Catrina, or the elegant skull. She’s all bones, usually clad in a long robe and carrying a scythe. And this is her holiday: Day of the Dead.

On November 1st and 2nd, Mexicans honor those who have passed. But it’s not a gloomy holiday – quite the opposite. Day of the Dead is a vibrant celebration that shouts yes — the dead can dance.

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I had the pleasure of celebrating Dia de Los Muertos this year… in the historic district of Mazatlan, Mexico!

Horse cigar ring: gifted from Erica Anenberg
Dress: gifted from Sourpuss Clothing

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The ritual traces back to the Aztecs, who worshipped a god named ‘The Lady of the Dead’. In modern times, this ghoulish goddess is known as Catrina… And her image haunts every corner of Mazatlan.

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Night falls, and the darkest celebrations begin. Family members visit graveyards, sometimes camping out all night. They pray and share their favorite memories of the deceased.

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But I’m in the mood to dance. So I’m joining the Day of the Dead parade.

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Locals gather in Old Mazatlan for the annual procession. They’re put on elegant costumes and painted their faces like skulls. With folk music and firecrackers, the dead have come back to life.

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Lively, and slightly scary. (With my talented filmmaker, Melissa.)

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I saw many colorful altars to remember the dead. They’re decorated with real or paper marigolds, photos, favorite meals and objects. And, of course, sugar skulls – which have the name of the dead written on the forehead.

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There’s even a special food for the occasion: Bread of the Dead! Sold in Panama Bakery, It’s airy and sweet, and has a cross-bone on top. Don’t worry – it’s safe for the living to eat.

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When the party was over, I hopped into one of these pulmonias (open air taxis unique to Mazatlan). Time to crawl into my coffin!

Are you familiar with Day of the Dead? What did you think of the celebrations and visuals in this post? If you have questions, I invite you to leave a comment here or on my Facebook; I’ll be sure to reply.

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