Isn't it too dreamy?

Too much noir-jazz in recent days. Its sweet sounds envelop my body and caress my hearing like a dense and sweet honey. I plunge in the atmosphere inspired by David Lynch's masterpieces, where can be heard angelic voice of Julee Cruise. Somewhere on the edge between reality and fantasy heavy curtains of red velvet  rustle on the floor and anxious and astringent saxophone from penetrating melodies of Angelo Badalamenti makes me move smoothly into its rhythm. I enjoy gloomy detectives from 50s, where even murders are full of luxury and elegance, and each lady's outfit is able to pierce a man's heart better than the sharpest dagger. I like trying on my vintage boa. It is so easy to imagine myself a fatal poisoner descended from another noir movie. 

Black October

Even in the middle of November I still relish post-Halloween mood. It came the most difficult period for me, when I barely see the sun and nature around me is painted in the mournful colors. At the same time I try to enjoy my melancholy and draw inspiration from it. Time for black silk blouses and Sylvia Plath lyrics.The best soundtracks for these days are Corpus Delicti, Fields of the Nephilim and Sisters of Mercy. And now I've also found fragrance that suited my despondency perfectly. It's "Death and Decay" by Lush. What a sweet goth name! 

"The pure scent of lily mingles with over-ripe tones of indole to give this fragrance a pungent, narcotic headiness. Let it transport you to a serene space where the fullness of beauty and its inevitable decay can be contemplated without fear. The message is one of meditation, acceptance and optimism delivered in a glorious, floral flourish"

Available in both solid and oil form. I am the proud owner of a small jar with solid perfume. Every time I open it and put on the skin, I feel a kind of decadent pleasure in the spirit of Dorian Gray. They certainly smell funereal, but at the same time incredibly calm. This is mature, wise and peaceful aroma. I'm just in love with it.  

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I wanted to share with you also a couple of trinkets from my Halloween:

1) Oh so lovely pumpkin brooch found on Ebay fields. It created me a holiday mood a week before the event.

2) My culinary masterpiece - a vegan sandwich "Frankenstein." Avocados, olives and tomatoes - the best combination for healthy and creepy breakfast ever!

Blessed me, my Darlings!

Can you feel my heart beat?

So, my dear friends, what's new happening here?

May 26th has been one of the most beautiful and extraordinary days of my life! It was the day Nick Cave gave a concert in St.Petesburg. You know, the last six months his music played a very important role for me. The night before the concert I slept very bad and terribly worried. There was a feeling that I'm going on a first date XD I wanted to look like something special. So I chose a black pencil dress with cherry print, high-heeled shoes and fasinator with a veil. I came to the concert hall one hour before the show. A small crowd of fans has been waiting for Nick at the stage door and I joined them. It seems to me, it took 70 minutes until the car with musicians appeared. Unfortunately Nick just waved his hand and left. But I realized that my legs are literally fall off due to uncomfortable shoes. Fortunately, the concert was supposed to be a chamber, and I had a ticket for a seat. Someone caught me in the crowd waiting for King Ink:

 

(I'm looking so frightened here! I can't watch without laughing)

Finally the show started. Nick came out, greeted the audience and played one of his slow songs. What was my surprise when, at the beginning of the second song, half of the audience stood up from their seats and rushed to the scene! I thought that this was my chance too and ran after them. So after doing this I was two-three meters away from the scene. Nick was simply divine! He was in contact with the audience constantly, shaking hands with everyone, communicate with us, joked, danced. Meanwhile, my feet again made themselves felt. Well, I couldn't think of anything better than simply take off my shoes :) Yes, I was at the concert of Nick Cave barefoot!  I hope it was dark enough and no one saw... I was absolutely happy to be much closer to Nick than originally expected. But those people who bought very expensive tickets to the first row - not at all. They asked the guards to disperse those who hindered them watching.  Security began to press people, but instead of getting away from the scene, I was even closer! But...my dress was torn...Whoops! So, I'm standing barefoot and in tattered clothes in one meter away from Maestro. Well done! I thought, ok, I have nothing to lose. And start my path towards Nick. In the end I found myself in the front row! Hell, this worth it all! Goodness, I feel dizzy at the thought that King Ink was even holding my hand!  I was the happiest person on earth! Nick Cave is a real magician or shaman. His ritual movements fascinate. And what's make me more happier is that at the end of the show I was able to get the paper with set list! So, my legs hurt terribly and clothing was damaged, but I touched the cold hand of Nick, received a present and heard my favorite songs! I'm in love!  After the show, I was trembling from overstimulation and could not stop. Again I slept very bad, and the morning after was feeling just awful. The tale was over. If you will allow me to compare Nick Cave with drugs, he is definitely heroin. Mad euphoria and grave condition after. I swear, I even felt pain. Now I like learning to live again. Everything falls into place. Nevertheless, I repeat, it was one of the brightest days of my life...

(Nick Cave's preaching)

   

I see you find my underground

Finally, the video that we shot in November saw the light! Ladies and gentlemen, I present to your attention music video of Evil Jokers involving Rebel Dolls! A little bit nightmares on Monday morning still will not hurt anyone ^_^

Bastards from the underground

In early November Rebel Dolls starred in the music video of the St. Petersburg psychobilly band "Evil Jokers". The action took place in an abandoned industrial building, where, according to the plot, the vocalist gets into one of his nightmares. There he met with various horror characters: sinister bloody doctor, a maniac with a chainsaw and a murderous zombie bitches! Guess, who performed their role?!;) 

It was my first role, so I have no idea what will happen at the outlet :) But one thing is for sure: it was insanely fun! The shooting process  is a very tedious thing, but it goes unnoticed, if you are surrounded by friends.

 

Premiere of the clip is scheduled for December 5th, and in honor of this we will have a party. Unfortunately I can't visit it, because at this point I will be abroad, but more on that later;) I hope that everyone will have an excellent time at the event and will not laugh too loudly over our acting abilities :D
  

And as a postscript: I wear a badge of PPHA - Pikes peak hearse association from Colorado. Guys you are the best, especially Norman <3

 

Audrey's dance

Recent days have been associated with a lot of work, reading, various searches. My work now has two directions. The first is  University. Second - the newly opened by me and my beautiful friend Irina Internet shop with pin up, retro and gothic clothing. We named it "Cherry shop" and this is our cute logo:

Communication with customers, order processing, design of Internet space - all it takes a lot of time. But it's very interesting and I do not notice how my day flies by! Unfortunately :) Beautiful people and beautiful things - this combination inspires me to great deeds! 

However, in the evening, when I find myself at home with a loved one and together we prepare a vegetarian supper - I rest for real. My evening is now once again filled with masterpiece of David Lynch. Of course I'm talking about Twin Peaks. This is my favorite movie and I can watch it countless times. Color, staged frames, nature, characters and their strangeness - all combine to create an unreal world of dreams. Oh, how I wish one day to visit this town, to admire its waterfall and to taste famous Norma's pie with a cup of black coffee! But among other things, one of the main ornaments of this film is the music of Angelo Badalamenti. He managed to create an incredibly sophisticated musical canvas and it's an integral part of the whole. For the past few days in my head sounds composition titled Audrey's dance and I see how delightfully elegant and sexy is dancing my favorite  heroine in cafe "RR". 

So I feel like involved in the life of this strange and magical town, where evil spirits live in the forest. I'm as Laura Palmer, doing something good in the day time but at night the dark forces overwhelm me. Maybe I should go to work in the One-Eyed Jack?)

From the brightest star comes the blackest hole - You had so much to offer why did you offer your soul?

I'm probably the last person who hasn't written about this masterpiece by Jim Jarmusch. I'm not so often make posts about movies, but here I can't be silent. This film is firmly holding me in his arms, squeezing, preventing thoughts about anything else. The last time such a strong feeling I had only from some works of David Lynch. And now here it is again. It's incredibly deep, powerful film, with lots of hidden symbols and subtle allusions. Twilight, languid music, vampire theme, stunning images - that's what comes to mind when trying to describe it. The story told by Jarmusch seems so real, that while watching you literally feel the oriental flavors of Morocco and the stale air of Detroit. This is the best vampire movie of the last 15 years, and I believe it will become a cult classic along with "Hunger" and other legends of cinema. Tilda Swinton is beautiful as ever, and Tom Hiddleton really broke my heart by his gloomy Byronical image and unforgettable sad green eyes...

Nights in white satin

Today is magical day, my friends! I hope you are all absorbed in love and passion that illuminates your life. The same can be said about me. I was lucky to find someone whom I can call my second half. He always shares my interests, supports me in difficult times, keeps alive my craving for travel. We have come a long way to present unity and happiness. I am very uneasy person :) Very often insane jealousy gripping me. But I try to overcome my bad temper for a loved one. Some of you probably think that today's celebration is quite silly. But it is not so! This is just one more reason to say to the one near you how much you love him/her. So let's be happy regardless of the date on the calendar!

Title for this post is not accidental. Remember the beginning of your relationship with someone, when you're trying to remember every detail associated with the object of your feelings. That's it! When we started dating, there was wonderful film in cinemas -  Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows". Tee-hee :) And of course you remember the soundtrack to the film. The moody blues - "Nights in white satin". Honestly we were looking at each other, not at the screen. And kissed when this wonderful melody sound. Ah...What does our life without love?

For monetary reasons and because of the lack of fantasy I bought for my lover a rather banal gift - stunning fragrance from Kenzo. But in return I got something completely unexpected! A day for the two of us in the spa complex! WOW! How does he manage to guess my secret desires?! And tonight we're going to drink a glass of wine in a French restaurant. I wish you all amazing evening and romantic weekend! =*

So slowly goes the night

Last days have been marked by a tender sadness. It was born by Nick Cave's music, as I listen to it every free minute. His husky voice touches my heart. I like reckless fast tracks, listening to which I imagine as bullets pierce the body of lyrical hero. But more  pleasure brings to me slow love songs with jazz overtones - they reveals Cave's talent  the most. I often lie in bed and listening to his music imagine myself among the "romantic gangsters", he sings about) 

By the way "Mob city" is very nice example of noir! I really enjoy watching it.