The Day of the Dead’s brightly colored sugar skulls (calaveras) have gone mainstream. Here are some modern riffs on the iconic face of this Mexican holiday
Wonderland Bakery jumbo Day of the Dead skull sugar cookies (individually packaged with matching ribbon), $6.95, Wonderland Bakery in Downtown Summerlin
Calavera Cameo Drop earrings $75 Available at tarinatarantino.com
Cufflinks Inc. sugar skull cufflinks, $50, Nordstrom in the Fashion Show Mall
Boho black and white mug,
$13.95, available at Karmagifts.com
Sugar skull candy tin, $3.99, IT’SUGAR in Downtown Summerlin
Reclaimed art guitar by Donna Kreinbring, $400, Artifact in Town Square
King Baby enamel Day of the Dead belt buckle, $190, King Baby in Caesars Palace
Old Gringo women’s “Klak” black boots, $670, Pinto Ranch in the Fashion Show Mall
Dead it up!
What better place to sport your new Day of the Dead gear than at these two local celebrations?
Life in Death: Day of the Dead at Winchester Cultural Center. This family-friendly festival includes displays, an art exhibit, performances, craft sales and food vendors, as well as beautiful “ofrendas,” or altars, built by families and other groups in memory of deceased relatives. Nov. 1-2, free, 702-455-7340
Dia de Muertos at the Springs Preserve. This all-ages event features live theater and dance performances, face-painting, sugar skull-decorating and, of course, mariachis! Nov. 6-8, $3-$10, springspreserve.org
