We love classic Mexican style— and after this year’s Mexican Purim Fiesta crafts which I shared with you a few weeks ago, it only seemed natural for my daughter to dress up as a Mexican girl. (The girl’s schools are doing their Purim costume party today.) And fortunately for this very busy mom, we had all the items on hand, and the results this morning were fabulous!
The painted fruit which I posted about previously, were strung around a sombrero together with a few crepe paper flowers, which I also used to fill a Mexican basket. A Mexican tunic and skirt were paired with some black boots, a wide woven Mexican belt, appropriate jewelry and braids.
The decorated hat gave the costume that extra punch, and one eight year old girl (with hot peppers painted on her cheeks courtesy of a neighbor) left the house very happy this morning and proud of her costume.
Phew. Now I think I’ll go collapse. Oh wait, there’s still a long list of things to do, so that will have to be put on hold for now. Enjoy your preparations, and as I figure it, a little loss of sleep is worth it to bring joy to your family and honor one of our most joyful holidays!
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