The real Frida didn't smile this much :-) |
It was really fun...I love to do elaborate costumes for Halloween, but I've never gotten such a response before. As an artist & former art teacher, it warms my heart to know that so many people love Frida Kahlo. I guess there is hope for the human race, after all...
It seems that every Halloween has a big trend or two, and last night's seemed to be the "Dia De Los Muertos" costume with flowery skeleton makeup...I saw a ton of gorgeous examples last night, and would you believe that I took ZERO pictures of them? I completely forgot! Derp, lerp....
Anyway, the traditional Mexican festival of Dia De Los Muertos is becoming a really big thing here in So Cal...
I love the idea of having a special day to honor your loved ones that have passed away, and I think it caps off the Halloween season in a nice way.
I've been a fan of the sugar skull motif for a long time.
Don't know if you all have seen these, but along with my vintage clothing store I also sell my hand-painted bags (sometimes shoes & other things, too) in my Etsy shop MoMosMadness
Here are a few recent creations:
Love the two-tone...these bags are hard to find! |
a petite one |
my fave so far... |
in-progress |
The last one there should've been finished weeks ago and up in my shop for sale, but...life happens. And by "life" I mean looking at Pinterest and watching The Walking Dead.
Oh well...Feliz Dia De Los Muertos!!
What a great costume, right down to the eyebrows! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dana! The eyebrows really cinched it ;-)
DeleteThe bags are gorgeous! I was going to rock my half-Mexican and do a Frida costume this year but didn't end up doing anything, your costume is spot on! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Van! It was a pretty fun costume...I highly recommend you do it next year! You'll enjoy the celebrity :-)
Deleteoh super cute!
ReplyDeletexx Rosina Lee