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A Mexican Bar & Eatery In New York That Makes You Feel Like You're On A Little Getaway. 


Sometimes it's hard to find a place that you love to go eat so when you do, you must cherish it. My Fiance took me to 'Las Catrinas'  in Astoria, Queens, about two months ago and I've been back at least 4 times since. The Mexican food inspired by Tulum style street food & authentic Mexican cuisine is amazingly fresh and delicious. The drinks are to die for! Probably one of my favorite spots for unique, strong drinks in Queens. They don't hold back. 

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Hey Nubians, 

"Art Is The Ultimate Way To Express What You're Feeling And Dreaming Of." 

Who doesn't love art? Art can be considered a variety of different creative outlets. Many people consider fashion and their way of styling an artform. It expresses how they feel and showcases it to those around them. Others consider dance or theatre their art form. Of course, there is always drawing and painting. I LOVE to draw. I wouldn't consider myself one of the greats, but I enjoy it and it helps ease my mind. I am fascinated with murals and street art. The idea of completing a well thought out mural is probably somewhere on my bucket list. I admire artist with such vision and dedication who put their masterpieces together in the middle of the day while random strangers stroll by and just stare at them... I would assume it's not a distraction to a focused well focused and determined mind. 

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Hey Nubians,

It's A Blessing To Write About Topics You Love... Like FOOD! 


I had the pleasure of attending the Summer Fancy Food Show presented by the Specialty Food Association at the end of June and it was a magnificent experience! The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry trade event in North America.
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Hello Nubians,


This year Halloween was sooooo much fun! I officially walked in the Village Halloween Parade for the first time (most years I would just go to it and be a drunk viewer ha ha). I also had a very scary costume I'm going to tell you about. For my Halloween costume this year, I was a Kuchisake-onna.

"Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女?, "Slit-Mouthed Woman") is a figure appearing in Japanese urban legends. She is a woman who was mutilated by her husband, and returns as a malicious spirit."

This costume idea came about when I have having a conversation with my sister in law Kaori about a kimono I purchased at a thrift store. One thing led to another and she recommended I be a Kuchisake-onna for Halloween. I liked the idea being that I love Japanese culture and horror movies. I couldn't wait to put it all together. This is another great tag team by Kaori and myself, she made my AMAZING Ghost Rider wig for my New York Comic Con cosplay. Below I'll tell you about what she made for this Kuchisake-onna look. If you're ever looking for someone to possibly make cool costumes, molding wigs, or even amazing hair styles for a grand event, hit her up at [email protected] or [email protected] and hopefully she'll be available. I only recommend amazing people and she's crazy talented and crafty.

Step 1
First Kaori made a Japanese Kanzashi hair piece out of 2 metal chopsticks I gave her that I had lying around. She used a belly dancing belt and ripped of some of the coins and beads to create a flower. Looks so legit! I would wear this hair accessory on any given regular day, it's very pretty.


Step 2
The Kimono I had was kind of small. So we thought it would be best that I wore it over another one, preferably a white one. The only problem is I didn't have a white kimono! Kaori said she would do her best to make one (even though she never had before) and asked me for a twin size sheet set. I found a sheet set that was off white and dropped it off at her place. Before you know it, this happened! She made this photo so you can see which pieces from the bed set were used. I love how she used the pillow case embroidery for the collar. It looks even better in person.


Step 3
Myself and Kaori both worked on the makeup. I covered myself in white face paint which you can easily find at Walgreens or Duane Reade. A good way to get this makeup to look bold faster and not so oily is to start with a primer and a layer of your own skin tone foundation. This serves as a first layer. After that, you can start applying the white face paint and it goes on smoother and better pigmented. When you're satisfied, take away any shine you don't like with a nice setting powder. I used 2 different tones of red blush for my eyes (because I didn't have red eye shadow with me) and Kaori did the crazy looking slit mouth. We both went crazy with the fake blood all over my outfit and my face and everywhere ha ha it looked so scary and it was fun to do. I used red contacts to give the look an extra demon-ish effect.

Step 4 
My sister-in-law did a messy Nihongami hair style. I'm pretty sure she told me she did this once in beauty school in Japan where she obtained her license. She made it look a bit messy on purpose and pulled out some stray hairs because hello! I was a malicious spirit after all. She did a great job on the look and added some accessories to my hair she made from fabric as well as the Kanzashi.



Final Look!
After I got my hair and makeup done and got dressed, TA-DAH! This was it! The Final look.

(The flip flops also got wrapped in fabric so it looked more realistic. Plastic would have cheapened the costume)

It was soooooo scary! I'm so happy with how it came out and I'm so grateful that my sister-in-law Kaori helped me put it together. It wouldn't have looked so good and authentic without all her skills.  

The type of shit that haunts you 💉🔪🔨 Featuring mummy @k3riii 😱
A video posted by Nubia Mejia (@nubiasnonsense) on Nov 1, 2015 at 5:13pm PST


Village Adventures. 
As I mentioned prior, this was my first time actually walking the parade. I went with my friend Mary who did a very cute DIY snow white costume, my sister-in-law Kaori who did a DIY mummy girl and my brother Dean who was a very classic/old school ghost made with a bed sheet (he was also rocking a black bow-tie.) I had so much fun walking around with my friends and seeing other amazing costumes. 


Snow White (Mary) and me. 


Kuchisake-onna posing with Mummy Girl Kaori's little mummy friends. 


The girls. 



FIGHT!


Kuchisake-onna and Zombie Princess Leia. Dope makeup job. 


This beautiful couple right here. Kaori and my brother Dean the ghost. 


Mummy girl with Sylvester and Tweety.



Chillen with the homies. 


Boobs!




Snow White x 2. 


Loved these playing cards. 



Cyclops and The Punisher. 



Kim Kardashian broke the Halloween Parade too!








Just a nice group of nuns. 



Ran into these pretty ladies for a bit. Paige and Pam looking great.


Subway rides, what a drag. 



After the parade we went to eat Thai food at a spot in Queens called Playground. The food was delicious, I would recommend it to a friend. 


If you go, you must try the hot bread with thai custard dessert. It's so tasty and great to share with friends. 


Good times, with good people. That's already winning right? 


What did you dress up as this year? I hope you all had a great Halloween!


Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

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The Halloween Dog Parade At Tompkins Square Park Was So Adorable!


I decided to head over to the Halloween Dog Parade with my sister-in-law Kaori. It was in the St Marks area and I attended with my 2 little babies Bambi and Nala. I've featured Bambi and Nala on Nubia's Nonsense a few times. I absolutely love dogs and I have a crazy obsession with my beautiful chihuahuas. I dressed them both in little pumpkin dresses and they looked so kawaii! I myself wore all black and a purple wig with a gorgeous hair piece from NicCoCo Creations.

(Myself with Nala and Bambi)


There was proud owners walking around with their awesome pups all over the place in the coolest costumes. Chihuahuas, Huskys, Pitbulls, Boxers, Yorkies, and so much more. I saw a lot of dogs dressed as lions, dinosaurs, Star Wars related costumes, and a lot of unique do it yourself costumes. All the dogs were so friendly and beautiful. Bambi and Nala enjoyed socializing with other dogs even though they were a little scared at first. It was a bit over packed but I'm still so glad I went. It was cuteness overload and if you love dogs it would absolutely melt your heart. Enjoy the photos below. 


Traditional Mexican style for this Chihuahua. Nice sombrero!


How smooth is this little guy with his sunglasses?!


I think this was a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte above ha ha very clever. 


A little cloud.



This must be a strong dog if he's carrying The Hulk on his back. 




Octopus! 


OH-MY-GOSHHH. This little lion is everything!


Bambi and Nala a little tired after the Parade.


My outfit of the day with little Bambi. 



Remember to always love animals and make sure they have a good home. Spread that message anytime you have a chance!

What do you think about the parade? Which is your favorite costume? 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

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