Are you afraid of the dark?

All-Hallows-Eve, that is, the night before All Hallows Day... most commonly known as Halloween: A cultural tradition that's been celebrated since the 16th century. Of course, a celebration that was originally created to honoring the dead has evolved into a night dedicated to A) trick-or-treating B) attending costume parties C) carving jack-o'-lanterns D) telling scary stories / watching horror movies E) all of the above... So yeah, the list of activities surrounding this annual holiday is way too long to fit into one single night. 

Luckily, Halloween falls on a Monday this year, giving you the rare opportunity to maximize your weekend of tricking, treating and looking "drop-dead-gorgeous" (literally) five whole nights. So naturally, a lot of people have been asking, what you'll be doing this Halloween. And, of course, there's more than only one right answer. So for those locals living in Mexico City, or if you happen to be visiting our lovely city, here's a list of activities Mexico City's diabolical nightlife has to offer.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27th

Noche de Monstruos IV @Leonor ft. La Royal - If you're looking for a small yet crowded place to start of your weekend, this is the place to be and be seen // Dresscode: Costume

Rhodesian Haunted Mansion @Club Social Rhodesia ft. Club 303, Hoodie Hoo! and Andree VII - If you're a "the more the merrier" kind of person, the CSR will definitely suit your style, guaranteed to be a crowed pleaser // Dresscode: Movie characters (Try your best, you could win an ipad 2) 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th

Metronomy Live Show @José Cuervo Salón - It's been almost three years since their last visit, but their back (from the dead) and ready to make our little bones dance like they do in the English Riviera // Dresscode: Dia de los Muertos. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th

Kitsuné Halloween Club Night @Pasaguero ft. Is Tropical, Beataucue and Database - By Saturday you might be feeling like a zombie, but don't stop now! Kitsuné has a UK / France / Brazilian team of DJ's to pump up the volume centro histórico style // Dresscode: Halloween

So there you have it, a three-day-weekend agenda to choose from. And if you're up for it, I'm thinking of throwing an exclusive "Dia de los Muertos inspired night of cocktails and small bites" sometimes next week. (*FYI, no slutty pumpkins, witches, vampires or anything else of the sort allowed)

Lady Artigas

There are certain people you just need to know about. Take Gabriela Artigas, who turns _ _  years old today. You could try guessing what the two missing digits are, but the truth is, you'll never know how old she really is based on her looks and personality. Anyway, I've been wanting to post something about her for a while now, and I figured today being her birthday would be the perfect opportunity.

Some of you might remember her from a post I did almost a year ago, related to her first ever jewelry sale here in Mexico City. Others might have seen her, or her work in a variety of magazines and fashion shows she's done over the years. But to me Gabriela is simply Gaby, my (not so) older cousin, and an inspiration in many ways. 

If you'd met her a a couple of years ago, you'd have never guessed she'd be the girl she is today. She was sweet, discreet, she always got what she wanted and she could never be good. Good was overrated. Now, things are pretty much the same, except... she's not exactly shy - Although she'll probably tell you she is. But what I really mean when I say she's become someone else, is not because she went from being the quiet girl to the party girl, or from discreet to over-the-top. But from uncertain to confident and from relying-on to independent. She is the living proof of "go big or go home" - and she's done it so well  without losing her head or her heart. 

When asked about what she likes, her answer is "I love snowboard, whisky, good boys, fast cars, diamonds and you. What else do you need to know?". When asked about love, she answer "The heart wants what the heart wants". When asked about herself, she says "I like that I am someone who's anything but perfect". 

With more than 8 different collections, over 24 retail stores around the world and an increasing number of press mentions, Lady Artigas is young, talented and a bit of a rebel. She inspired me to exchange all my silver jewelry to golden and always leaves me wanting more.

For more on Gabriela Artigas, her latest collection, RAVEN, and the rest of her lovely designs, click here - http://www.gabrielaartigas.com/