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Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is such a visually rich holiday. Every year, I'm inspired by the way people interpret and celebrate the occasion. Here is some of the imagery that I'm loving around the web. Are you inspired by Dia de los Muertos as well? Share your favorite part of Dia de los Muertos, whether it's the decor, the altars, the remembrances, or something else altogether, Read more
Just one day after Halloween, a ghoulish celebration continues on in Mexico. Every year on Nov. 1 and 2, the country celebrates Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday that honors family and loved ones who have passed. Instead of focusing on the past, those who celebrate Day of the Dead lavishly decorate and hang by their departed's grave sites, while enjoying their favorite foods and Read more
Becoming a ghoulishly pretty calaverita (like this on, by Yolanda Bartram) isn't as difficult as it seems if you've got the right tools. An inexpensive Face Paint Kit ($6) is, of Read more
Day of the Dead (or Día de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated each year on Nov. 2, when family and friends gather together in remembrance of those who have passed. Along with symbols like skulls, marigolds, and crosses, bright colors commemorate everything from grief and loss to joy and hope. So put a little joy into your own celebrations with these Day of the Dead beauty Read more
Skeleton statues are sold in Mexico City for Day of the Dead, a holiday where friends and family members of the deceased build elaborate shrines with doll-like skeletons, decorate graves with yellow marigolds, and leave out the departed's favorite foods. View 5 Photos › Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Read more
The Day of the Dead, which is also known as El Día de los Muertos or All Souls' Day, occurs on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 (All Souls Day). During the holiday, people pray for, honor, and remember friends and family members that have died. It is primarily celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans in the US and Canada. Here in the Bay Area, families build beautiful altars, and celebrations take place at Read more
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with a vivacious feast. — Los Angeles Times One writer's campaign to create election-night food traditions. — Washington Post Opt for chicken thighs over breasts for a cost-effective, versatile alternative. — San Francisco Chronicle Mustard isn't just a condiment; it also makes for the ultimate flavor enhancer. — Chicago Tribune Forget the kitchen: The Read more
I don't know about where you live, but Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is big here in California. It has evolved from an ancient Aztec ritual for honoring the dead. Celebrated in different ways throughout Latin America with marigolds, skulls, and skeletons being prevalent symbols of the day. I decided to join in the celebration by making a play list for the day! It starts you off slow to Read more
Everything is going dreamily. You found the perfect wedding gown for the big day. You've been exercising regularly to make sure it fits just right. The problem is, all that sweating you've been doing makes you break out, and not just on your face — on your back and shoulders too. For starters, do not stop working out. All that exercise is great for relieving stress, and there are many things Read more
Cracked heels can be a problem, especially coming out of the colder months when the air lends itself to dry skin. On top of that, these fissures can worsen as a result of the pressure put on your heels throughout the day — particularly if you're a fan of foot-imbalancing stilettos. Along with being less-than-aethestically-pleasing, untreated cracked heels can split even further, causing pain Read more
