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Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween: Dia de los Muertos

KathleenDayDead

KathleenDayDeadClose

HalloweenTandK

TaraDayDead

Do you ever feel like when it's your job to be creative that you don't have the energy to be creative for ... you know ... fun? I do. So when my sister (and co-owner of Braid) told me that she had this idea for Halloween costumes I let out a big sigh and said "but I'm so ... tired."

But we did it anyways and it was so worth it.

Happy Halloween everyone!
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25 comments:

  1. Tara At The SideshowOctober 31, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks for letting me paint your face at the crack of dawn! My favorite halloween costume to-date!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I am so loving your costumes! You gals look great!

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  3. Hello, It's Louise. October 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Aww! You two sisters look amazing!

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  4. NicoleOctober 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    WOW. You guys looks amazingballs.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    amazing!

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  6. AshleyOctober 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    This looks fantastic! Tara did the paint job??

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  7. HAILEYOctober 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    absolutely FANTASTIC. I love the color and the fact that you already looked alike, but now the paint makes you look like identical twins in the side by side image. So fun! I hope you have somewhere to wear it!

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  8. AshleyOctober 31, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    holy epic! My husband is literally OBSESSED with all things day of the dead. Best costumes I have seen yet!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    i freaking LOVE this. LOVE.

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  10. Mel_JoulwanOctober 31, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh, so beautiful! I love it so much. Breathtaking, truly.

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  11. And KathleenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Thanks you guys!

    Ashley - Yes, Tara did all the painting herself. Well, except her right arm which I had to do for her.

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  12. MargieOctober 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Oh wow! You guys look amazing!!

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  13. Becky StetsOctober 31, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love your costumes! The blue outfit highlights your eyes!

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  14. RolerkiteOctober 31, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    you look like twinsies. I wanted to go as day of the dead, but I can't even get out the door without smearing my lipstick, so I went with something with a little less paint.

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  15. And KathleenOctober 31, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Rolerkite - Tara (my sister) used acrylic paint mixed with lotion - it stayed put all day but it washed right off with soap and water!

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  16. David HumphreysOctober 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    LOVE!

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  17. Daniel SolisNovember 1, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    D'awww. So pretty! :D

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  18. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    http://nuestrahermana.tumblr.com/post/11826227843/dia-de-los-muertos-is-not-your-halloween-by

    i was wondering how you feel about this. i'm not trying to start drama, just genuinely curious what your thoughts are.

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  19. And KathleenNovember 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Andresandcandice - The world we live in today makes it really easy to appropriate visuals and fashion choices from other cultures.

    My intentions are not to be disrespectful to anybody's tradition or culture but rather to celebrate and appreciate it. So no drama - I don't in the slightest feel defensive about my choice of Halloween costume and at the same time totally respect that author's point of view.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  20. janisNovember 1, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Awesome costume! Good thing that sister of yours was around to convince you!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    thanks for responding without getting defensive. :)

    just came across this, thought you might like it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stewf/451073966/

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  22. And KathleenNovember 1, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Okay - I have to thank everyone again for the sweet comments. THANK YOU!

    AndresandCandice - Of course! Thanks for sharing that link - Amy Butler's home is gorgeous. I need that view in my life.

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  23. AmandaNovember 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! You both look amazing. Love the hand/arm bone detail also.

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  24. Lindsey A. TurnerNovember 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You guys look amazing!

    Lindsey Turner
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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  25. RudiNovember 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    SO. COOL.

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