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MEXICAN SKULLS & SKELETON ART: CATRIONA STATUES, CALAVERAS. MAZATLAN ART WALK, NIDART LEATHER MASKS.

Posted by La Carmina on December 2, 2011


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Every sunny destination has a dark side. Case in point: I was in Mazatlan, Mexico for Day of the Dead.

The press trip included an Art Walk in the Historic District. Oh, the spooky art I encountered!

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My favorite local gallery was Nidart, known for handmade leather masks. The curving forms and facial expressions are one-of-a-kind.

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Secret garden in the back, framed by animal and devil masks.

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What a treat to see the artisans at work. One of the journalists bought this Pirate, for only US $90.

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Sunglasses: gifted from Erica Anenberg
Sundress: gifted from Sourpuss Clothing (note the skull and crossbones print! I also wore it in Venice, Italy)
Big sunhat: from a Hong Kong street stall

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I pressed magenta glitter on top of my lipstick, for a candy-sparkle shimmer. I extended my liquid eyeliner outward, so that it peeks through the hole in the sunglasses.

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Death is everywhere… in local galleries, on the wall of Angela Peralta theater. And she’s never looked better.

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Despite the dark themes, the art feels uplifting. The colors and active poses reflect the Mexican folk view that life and death are balancing forces.

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This idea’s expressed in the Catrionas, or elegant skeleton ladies. You’ll see more in my travel videos and Dia de los Muertos coverage, coming soon.

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At the end of the art tour, we took a much-needed stop for handmade sorbet. Guava and tangerine. Yum.

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Have you ever been to Mexico? Do you collect art, or memorabilia of any kind? If so, what?

PS: I’m glad you enjoyed my holiday gift guide. Can you guess what my fat cat’s getting for Christmas? Maybe another cat stroller if he’s nice, or a crib if he’s naughty…

Song of the Day: Morbid Fancy – The Incident

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GOTH SAILOR COSTUME! WHERE TO BUY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ONLINE. MAZATLAN, MEXICO PARTIES, NIGHTLIFE & CLUBS.

Posted by La Carmina on November 21, 2011


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How did you celebrate Halloween 2011? I was in Mazatlan, Mexico for my travel video project. Since it’s a Pacific Coast port city… I was a spooky sailor girl!

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My sailor costume came with a hat, corset and skirt.
Contrast platform boots: Alice and the Pirates, from Closet Child. Perfect match.
Red purse with gold bow clasp: vintage Nina Ricci, belonged to my mom
Long black bead bracelet: actually a necklace. Gifted by Fashionology.

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My filmmakers and I started the night in the Golden Zone. No costume? No problem: there were masks and wigs at the door.

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A salute to the press trip organizers, who were very sweet and made sure we got the video footage we needed.

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A few shenanigans later, we wound up in Old Mazatlan… but there was too much tequila involved, so I can’t show you the photos!

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I can reveal that there was a costume contest. Did I win? You’ll have to wait until the video to see.

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How did you dress for All Hallows Eve? What was the best costume you saw this year? And do you like what I wore?

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