FASHION TELLER HOUSE PRESENTS:
Dia de los Muertos
CREW
CEO/ FOUNDERS: RicoRacer Clarity-Flux Editorial Clarity-Flux PROJECT MANAGER: Miwa WRITER: Miwa & Mexican Folklore Legends LAYOUT/GRAPHIC DIRECTOR: Miwa PHOTOGRAPHERS: Astralia WrenNoir Cerise AlexAvion Resident LovelyMiwako7399 Menna Nieleav Kowalski Pam Astonia
CAST
Sugar Skull (COVER) - Jade Spectre La Catrina - LovelyMiwako7399 Menna La Llorona (The Crying Lady) - Astralia Resident El principe adorado (James Dean) - Sabbian Paine La Condesa (The Countess) - Spirit Llewellyn La noble dama (The Kind Lady) - Carley Benazzi Los músicos (The Musicians) - SCarl19 Resident & AlexAvion Resident La princesa moderna (Marilyn Monroe) - WillowWho Flowers La dama de negro (The Woman in Black) - Ch4ntal Resident Torera (The Bullfighter) - Ellendir Khandr El Dandy (The Dandy) - Skintrader Greyskin La Reina (Marie Antoinette) - Carilynn OHare La dama de blanco (Woman in White) - Veracity Afterthought La princesa de la Bufa (Bufa’s princess) - Honey Bender La Muerte (Death) - Tyra Eiren
COVER: Model: Jade Spectre Photographer: Pam Astonia
The locals tell me not to fear It happens at least once a year When hell is full the dead will walk the Earth and Apparently they come up here For the beer! -VOLTAIRE-
What is the Day of the Death? In several latin american countries, Day of the Death is regarded as a celebration when the death are remembered and the living celebrate another day of being alive, even though several places celebrate it, it has come to be regarded as one of Mexico’s most important celebrations. Mexicans mock and respect death on this glorious day; ofrendas are created and the death are remembered. Fashion Teller House has decided to share some stories from Mexico that somehow deal with death and the mystique that comes with it.
The Fashion Teller House is very proud to present:
“DIA DE LOS MUERTOS”
LA CATRINA
MODELS: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna SCENE & HEADSHOT: Astralia Resident
!dM LaCatrina **OFRENDA** Costume Letis Tattoo :: Arama :: 50% :: MM15009 Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos Mask for FTH (pink) cStar - Lips 081 FasterPussycat - Kokoshnik Head Dress Black FasterPussycat - STELLA Halo /Wasabi Pills/ Sybille Mesh Hair - Night Shadow
La Catrina has been associated with Dia de Los Muertos since Posada sketched her in the revolutionary years; she represents both sides of the wealthy classes in Mexico at the time of Porfirio Diaz Ordaz’s dictatorship, while wealthy and heavily attaviated, she is pale and bony representing the struggles to get the people into a financial stability when re reigning class repressed the poor, were corrupt, extravagant and obsessed with all European, nowadays, the Catrina is the symbol of unity in a world that slowly seems to be taking over by other traditions.
La Llorona (The Crying Woman)
MODEL: Astralia Resident SCENE: Astralia Resident HEADSHOT: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna
Rubicon White Lupus Corset Dress :Moon Amore: La viuda Veil (White) Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos for FTH teal Dead Dollz - Rococo - Shrug and sleaves - White Moon. Hair // - B&W - Rajana BAX Regency Boots White Leather Astralia - Spider Goddess (body common)
This legend has been recounted so many times by so many different people in Mexico, but the myth remains, a woman so beautiful that fell in love with a man, after some time of courtship they ended up getting married, and not long after she got pregnant and gave birth to a beautiful girl; years later the woman had a son, but around that time she found out about her husband’s nefarious affairs, more than once has he cheated on her. Blinded by rage and jealousy, she grabbed the kids and took them to the river, where she drowned them; after the fact she went crazy, carrying their bodies around town crying out “¡Ay! ¡Mis hijos!” (Woe! My children!) It is said that even to this day, you can still hear her cry out for her children near rivers and lakes.
El Principe Adorado (James Dean)
MODEL: Sabbian Paine SCENE & HEADSHOT: Pam Astonia Jacket: L&B (SM) “Urban” Biker Jacket - Mens Shirt: L&B Swear (SM) T-Shirt “Classic” from Blazer Set Pants: *chronokit* Slim Pants Denim Navy Mens Shoes .:L&B:. Slouch Engineer Shoes Hair: Exile::High and Dry Accessories: Primitive Design_cigarette - xx long ash Skin: -NIVARO- Adam Skin - lighttone Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Wight (XS) Skin: +Nuuna+ Calavera Male Skin
This darling prince left before his time living life on the fast track love around every corner he could see until death her eyes laid on him. “Oh gorgeous prince, you must be mine” said death one time And the prince could not believe that death herself laid eyes on him “My dearest death, oh kind lady Don’t take me apart of this cruel world let me live a few more years and you shall get your reward” However death had other plans and poor James Dean she took away In the fast track, as he had lived Now James and Death can live freely.
La Condesa (The Countess)
MODEL: Spirit Llewellyn SCENE & Headshot: WrenNoir Cerise Dead Dollz Catrina Shrug & And Catrina floral attachments Drift~ Cazibe Corset E.G. Lace Neck Tattoo Dead Dollz Catrina DL Muerta Heels Emo-tions Eles IzelCouture Miss Catrina 201 Head Dress “colored” CPD La Catrina Full Set RC Kahlo Necklace Livid Sugar Skull Deetalez Tintable lips EPOQUE Essential Liner
Madrid Solo Ensemble Lash and liner Keka Inspiration Lashes Upper only
The countess, epitome of style and fashion in any era, she was a woman that held on until her last breath allowed her and never gave in, legend says that she was always a woman of extreme beauty but very insecure, she would hide her beauty in life until the day she died, when she realized just how beautiful she is; now, she walks the streets wearing her death mask and showing off her own beauty.
La dama noble del callejon del beso (the kind lady)
MODEL: Carley Benazzi SCENE: WrenNoir Cerise HEADSHOT: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna Hair: Tableau Vivant -Editorial - western wind Makeup: Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos 2015 - RED Dress: Faster Pussycat - Maja mesh dress Headpiece: Zibska - Adra Sans Accessory: h.m.a.e.m. rapsody ring Accessory: Miamai - esedra bracer Accessory : Plastik - Avera Cuff Accessory : Modern Couture - Magda red necklace Accessory: Luxe - Margi Spiral bangle Shoes: N-Core- Cleo
Many people know the story of the kiss alley in Guanajuato, where to starcrossed lovers used to meet thanks to the balconies in their houses, but not many know that to this day it is believed that people who are in love need to kiss on the third step of the alley’s staircase; this is where the kind lady remains and sometimes appears, because it is believed by many that when she was killed by her father, she died still believing in love, so she accompanies each of this people and protects them from evil spirits so their love lasts longer than hers.
Los mĂşsicos (the musicians)
MODELS: SCarl19 Resident & AlexAvion Resident HEADSHOT & SCENE: WrenNoir Cerise SCarl19 Resident: Faster Pussycat - Velvet Elvis Wolfen Outfit Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos Mask for FTH teal shoulder pads Guitar by Noel Melody AlexAvion Resident Faster Pussycat, Velvet Elvis Wolfen Outfit PurpleMoon - Flowers with Crow Beautifully Dead. Lantian Flox Dia de los Muertos Necklace, Dia De Los Muertos Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos Mask for FTH
On a normal night in the streets of Mexico city, back in its colonial days, a couple of musicians were roaming the streets downtown, singing and laughing when they were called in by a servant to play at a special party; the time was off and the space was an empty palacette in the middle of Colonia Condesa, they were led into a large room at the basement of the house. for several hours they played and laughed with the people, however no lights ever came on and all they could see were shadows. Suddenly one of the attendants approached and they noticed flames instead of eyeballs. When dawn began to break the shadows disappeared and the musicians were led outside, upon coming out of the door, they were blinded by sunlight and when they turned around, they saw that the palacette was gone‌ They had played a gig in hell.
La Princesa Moderna (Marilyn Monroe)
Model: WillowWho Flowers SCENE & HEASHOT: Nieleav Kowalski Headshot Gown...Claire Gown (Peach)..by.. Suki Mink Stole...Princess-Snow...by.. .:ryvolter:. Hair...Girls 51 Blonde.. by.. Dura Beauty Mark Marilyn Mole ...by.. JetDoll Skin...Sylvia..by.. Glam Affair Makeup...Ensemble Lashes & Liner only..by.. Madrid Solo Lipstick...Matte ..Red ..by.. {MUA} Scene TMP (BETA) Shape... Sugar Skull Mask...by.. Bowtique Hair...Girls 51 Blonde.. by.. Dura Beauty Mark Marilyn Mole ...by.. JetDoll Skin...Sylvia..by.. Glam Affair Makeup...Ensemble Lashes & Liner only..by.. Madrid Solo Lipstick...Matte ..Red ..by.. {MUA}
No beauty could compare to the one of Marilyn far and wide she became known that Death herself jealous got. One night she appeared to her as she slept and dreamt of fame caressed her face and sat on the edge of the bed as Marilyn woke up. “Good morning princess, how are you?” Death asked nicely as she looked. “Well… a little scared since you are here Is it my time to go, my dear?” Death nodded and kissed her forehead Marilyn dreamt of other places and now Death and Marylin share happiness in the afterlife they share.
La dama de negro (Woman in Black)
MODEL: ch4ntal Resident HEADSHOT & SCENE: AlexAvion Resident Hair by Homage - Behind The Wheel / Chocolate MakeUp Skull by AngelsDemon AD Creations - Calavera / 2 Eyeliner by Clef de Peau - Thick 1 Lipstick by Topazia - Liquid Lips / Purple 2 Headpiece Skull by Vogue - Gift October Headpiece Roses by Solidea Folies - PurpleDoll Earrings & Necklace by Mandala - Pearl Rain / Season 2 Corset & short Crinoline by Boudoir - Baroque Gown Domino Drama Skirt Black by Whimsical Imaginarium - Nocturno Boots by r2 A/D/E - Kneehigh / Black
For over 20 years a play has been in the theaters of Mexico City, this play has become a staple in the community, almost every Mexican has gone seen it. Legend says that a woman dressed in black with a veil over her face has been showing up on the stage for over twenty years, between the halls, on the seats while two people tell the story on stage, while the story has been written by Stephen Malatratt and has now been taken mass market by the 2012 film with Daniel Radcliffe, the story of the Woman in Black is one that should be lived.
Torera
(The bullfighter)
MODEL: Ellendir Khandr SCENE: WrenNoir Cerise HEADSHOT: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna FP MAJA Mesh Jacket - black/gold FP Dead Poet Mesh JEANS black Baiastice_Odile in leather-black_ shoulders Stygian Siren Belted Train Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos 2015 - RED Female Vanity Hair:La Espanola-Blonds **RE** Lux Nomad earrings Carbon Regina Salve Bracelets by Chop Zuey {MUA} Gift - Nose Piercing - Black [LF] Dark Feelings Headband Red Gold :: PM :: Caged Roses Sandals
Now, toreros may be more of a Spanish tradition that carried over to Mexico and remained as one of the long standing colonial traditions in modern Mexico, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a part of it’s culture and folklore. The toreros constantly face death, they battle it and come out triumphant from each fight with the bull. The torera is a representation of Dia de los Muertos, because in the end, it both worships and mocks death every time she faces a new bull.
El Dandy (The Dandy)
MODEL: Skintrader Greyskin HEADSHOT & SCENE: AlexAvion Resident Hair (includes the hat): ~Tableau Vivant~ Baron Hair Winter Jacket: RFyre Rahm Men’s Black Pants: RFyre Raven Series Neck/Jaw: [][]Trap[][] Hexsight Cowl Jaw Boots: !! DragansVarg !! Gunnar boots black Face paint: Soul Distraction - Los Muertos Face Paint Skull Cane: Talevin’s Designs - Staves, Wands and Curiosities
As he walks down the street, the world around him seems to fit, his whole self completely embellished and the ladies at his feet. The Dandy, in folklore, is that men all women want but none are able to get, the womanizer, that mysterious gentleman that walks from side to side, that moves across the room and makes every heart swoon to the point that even death herself wants that man she knows she can’t have.
The Queen (Marie Antoinette)
La Reina (Marie Antoinette) MODEL: Carilynn OHare SCENE & HEADSHOT: Astralia Resident Hair: “Amelie” in White by Chateau LaTour (designer/creator Elvyda Zenoria) (Available only on Marketplace). Outfit: DRESS: “Reine” Gown by Donna Flora (designer/creator Squinternet Larnia). GLOVES AND GLOVE CUFFS: Part of “Reine” Gown by Donna Flora (designer/ creator Squinternet Larnia). ARM PIECES: “Ayane” Gown by Fellini Couture (designer/creator Joy Fellini) (Recolored); Additional pink bows on Arm Pieces from “Reine” Gown by Donna Flora. TIGHTS: “Rose Lace Tights” in Pink by G Field (designer/creator Cerberus Noel). Jewelry: CHOKER AND EARRINGS: “Dolores” Set in Gold by Donna Flora (designer/creator Squinternet Larnia). RING: “BACI” Ring by Donna Flora (designer/creator Squinternet Larnia). Accessories: BROW JEWELS: “GS Mystere Rose Eye Makeup” (designer/creator Talyia Tarber) (Recolored). HAIR FLOWERS: “Enchanted Forest Nymph Wreath” by Boudoir (designer/ creator Precious Restless) “Summer Breeze Wreath” by Boudoir (designer/creator Precious Restless). Make- Up: EYES: “Springtime Pinks” Eyeshadow/Blush by Donna Flora (designer/ creator Squinternet Larnia); “Ensemble Eyes” in Pink by Madrid Solo; “Mesh Eyeliner - Classic” by {MUA} (designer/creator Shanty Bookmite); LIPS: “Facade” in Punk Pink (Custom fitted for my avatar by Madrid Solo); LASHES: “Catwalk Lashes_Evergreen” by Miamai (designer/creator Monica Outlander). Shoes: “Gina” Mesh Lace-Up Boots in Rose by G Field (designer/creator Cerberus Noel). Props: PARASOL: “Victorian Parasol-Potpourri” by Boudoir (designer/creator Precious Restless) (Some of the Roses recolored around the edges) MASK: Lovely Mi - Dia de los Muertos for FTH in Pink (designer/creator LovelyMiwako7399 Menna)
And fame was never kind to queens Neither was Death as she looked on the revolution fueling on the ideals of a broken queen. Marie Antoinette stood firm as Death showed up before her. Held her head high and unafraid as Death announced her faith. “No more cakes or parties for you my dearest queen, not in this life. Your time has come to join my ranks, and party like a socialite� Marie Antoinette knew her time had come, her hair turned white overnight, and as her head rolled one last time she sighed and then smiled. Now Marie Antoinette and Death have parties with patisseries and croissants sharing a kind and happy moment with everyone Death brings by.
La dama de blanco (lady in white)
MODEL: Veracity Afterthought SCENE & HEADSHOT: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna Mask -Zenith, Masquerade Milk Dress-Faster Pussycat, Lucy Funeral Gown Nails-La Malvada Muer,Claws Skin-Mia Snow,Sugar Eyes-JM2,Demon Eyes Earring-MG,Voodoo Rocker
Many things could be said about the woman that dresses it white, some people believe she represents death, some others think that she represents an omen when she shows up. It is believed that she hangs around places and people prone to death and misfortune, sometimes saves them, some others she doesn’t. Be careful if she shows up near you, or if you someone tells you they have seen her, because perhaps it means something.
La Princesa de la Bufa (The Bufa’s Princess)
MODEL: Honey Bender SCENE: Astralia Resident HEADSHOT: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna Dress and Halo: Maria by Violent Seduction Jewellery: Royal set by !devious Mind Crown: Crystal Cross Crown by !deviousMind Hair: Fame by LittleBones Gloves: Pickity Witch by Faster Pussycat Parasol: Lolita’s Parasol by !deviousMInd Boots: Champagne Tigh Highs by Faster Pussycat Makeup and skin: Beautiful death Beth by Miasnow
The bufa princess is a legend in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico about a girl who shows at the Bufa hill to gorgeous men asking them to take her to an altar in Guanajuato’s Basilic so she can restore grace to the city and cover it in silver, however the suitor has to surpass several tests and if he fails the gorgeous princess will turn into a horrible serpent.
La Muerte (Death)
MODEL: Tyra Eiren HEADSHOT & SCENE: AlexAvion Resident
FasterPussycat - MAILA Gothic Gown Black FasterPussycat - Kokoshnik Head Dress Black FasterPussycat - STELLA Halo
Mexico has had a long standing relationship with dame Death, constantly facing her and always mocking her. Dia de los Muertos is just that, both a praise and ceremony for the respect the Mexican population has for Death as well as a moment in which all those who are still here and alive can mock death for she has not being able to take them.
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Model: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna Photographer: LovelyMiwako7399 Menna
OUR GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION
We sincerely thank everyone that made this project a reality. It was a dream come true for all of us to work with such amazingly talented artists that helped expand our horizons and make the world a little more imaginative and beautiful. Thank you Rico and Editorial for making this book come true and for letting me have creative freedom every step of the way. Thank you to our DREAM MAKERS: Astralia, Alex, Wren, Pam, Nieleav and Miwa for the support, putting up with me and for believing in the project. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: FasterPussycat, !deviousMind & Lovely Mi for always believing in us and supporting us blindly as we venture in yet another book. Thank you to all our beautiful models and supporters for putting up with style checks and late phone calls and because without each one of you this would have not been possible. -DISCLAIMERThis book is for entertainment purposes only and not meant to reflect or follow life. -Feliz Dia de los Muertos-