Body Jewelry Update: a Skeletal Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is fast becoming one of our favorite holidays, for those of Mexican heritage as well as just plain everyone.  The real thrill of a truly Mexican-inspired holiday though is in the costuming.  During street festivals in Mexico, face painting, fun wigs, body art, and even full costuming are incredibly common.  So taking […]

woman dressed as a Catrina

Cinco de Mayo is fast becoming one of our favorite holidays, for those of Mexican heritage as well as just plain everyone.  The real thrill of a truly Mexican-inspired holiday though is in the costuming.  During street festivals in Mexico, face painting, fun wigs, body art, and even full costuming are incredibly common.  So taking a cue from our friendly neighbors to the South, it’s time to break out some fun and festive jewelry.  First popularized by another Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, the catrina, or skeleton bride, is just about as festive as it gets.  I mean, who doesn’t love a little corpse bride, right?

festive corpse bride body jewelry