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MAZATLAN, MEXICO: RIU ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT PACKAGE, VACATION HOTELS. BABYCLAY GOTH FEATHER HAIR ACCESSORIES.


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Viva Mexico! I’m thrilled to share my Day of the Dead adventures with you — starting now. Gracias to the Mazatlan Tourism Board for making this special series possible.

I’m wearing gorgeous hair accessories gifted by BabyClay — love the feathers and hand-sculpted clay. The new collection, BabyVuDo, is available on Etsy, and you can request a custom design.

The ringlet hair is inspired by Milady in the Three Musketeers.

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The bird claw and crucifix jewelry is gifted by Fashionology. A lovely collection of silver rings, necklaces, earrings and cuffs, inspired by art and nature.

My makeup is “classic La Carmina” with dark shading, white highlights and fake lashes. Don’t forget the trademark nail art.

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My film crew and I shot three videos about Mazatlan’s dark art/culture. We began with a hotel tour.

Red purse: vintage Nina Ricci, from my mother’s closet. She wore it in the 1980s.
Goth top: h.NAOTO, from Closet Child
Skirt: Fernopaa, from Studio Alta Shinjuku
Epic boots: Alice and the Pirates, from Closet Child

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We arrived in Mexico on Halloween — hence the undead look and RIP tombstones.

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Real horrorshow, eh?

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We’re currently editing the videos; can’t wait to show you the glorious architecture and beaches. (The dress is gifted by Sourpuss Clothing.)

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So many golden moments.

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The journalists on the press trip stayed in different hotels. Luckily, we had rooms at the spectacular Riu Emerald Bay. It’s an all-inclusive resort that opened only two years ago.

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Animal-shaped towels on the bed.

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Fresh coconut juice by the pool.

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And every room has a balcony that overlooks the ocean. Now that’s heavy metal. (Bracelets gifted by Fashionology.)

Next, I’ll post photos of my Halloween outfit, and show you how we celebrated: tequila-style.

Have you ever been to Mazatlan, or anywhere in Mexico? Or celebrated Day of the Dead?

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34 Comments

  1. Angela
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 2:59 am | Permalink

    OMG!! in Mazatlan Sinaloa México!! <3 you look so gorgeous

  2. Glitch
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 4:03 am | Permalink

    The swan towels look awesome. And I can’t wait for the footage.

  3. Guest
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 4:43 am | Permalink

    Mmmhm coconut juice, the beaches look nice and loving the hair in those pics.

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 18, 2011 at 9:56 pm | Permalink

      Thanks!! Can’t wait to show you the rest of the Mexico pics

  4. Tiffany
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    only you! Brilliant!

  5. Fanna
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 5:45 am | Permalink

     so cute

  6. Anahi
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 6:00 am | Permalink

    I would love to work with you! ♥ and have fun in Mexico :D

  7. Uzza
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 6:30 am | Permalink

    Such a gorgeous girl! Captivating eyes and looks.

  8. Misha
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 7:01 am | Permalink

    yesss used to vacay there! 

  9. Kyoko
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 7:04 am | Permalink

    Wow golden Mexican Horizon!♥ I’ve been to Saltillo Mexico with friends, we were being scary and trying to find “La Llorona” we got sick instead because of the altitude for 2 days XD
    Then we headed to Mexico City! oh so nice!

  10. Alex
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 7:14 am | Permalink

    Oh wow we both have the same scarfs.

  11. Xexx
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 9:21 pm | Permalink

    :D

  12. Linda
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 9:45 pm | Permalink

    Yarrrr!!!!! ♥ it looks really gorgeous and brings a romantic feel to your get-up :)

  13. Manuel
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 9:46 pm | Permalink

    Super like that makeup n hair!

  14. Guillaume
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 9:46 pm | Permalink

    Cooool!

  15. Stephanie
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 9:46 pm | Permalink

    dude those boots rule

  16. Felin
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 12:22 am | Permalink

    love your hair color and makeup ^^

  17. Ruth
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 12:34 am | Permalink

    cuuuute! *wants*

  18. Cecilia
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 1:35 am | Permalink

     I love your hair *o*

  19. Vally
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 4:52 am | Permalink

    STUNNING MAKE UP!

  20. Linda
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 4:52 am | Permalink

    Wow so cute!

  21. Trinity
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 4:55 am | Permalink

    gawjus

  22. Kat
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 5:24 am | Permalink

    Stunning

  23. Dra Strangelov
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 5:57 am | Permalink

    I am from Mexico City, and your make up is really gorgeous. Did you like the dead bread? it taste so delicious with hot chocolate

  24. Elligons
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 7:21 pm | Permalink

    Goth Goth goth

  25. Fan
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 7:22 pm | Permalink

    Oh WOW!!!

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