Trick or treat - the bitter and the sweet!

(My Vampira costume for this Halloween)

In the gloomy autumn evening on the eve of All Saints' Day, evil creeps out on dark streets to tickle nerves of belated passers. Among the whirlwind of ghouls and devils, continually flashed others, unusual and frightening characters.  This is seductive Witch who enchants men with devilish elixirs, and the mysterious Mummy that keeps the secrets of Egyptian gods immortality.  Along with them that night resurrects personages of old Hollywood horror tapes, who eager to make their nightmares come true - undead creations of Victor Frankenstein and sinister Vampira. And those who will slip from their fangs will face Alice from Wonderland,  with a sweet smile hiding behind her back a dagger.

So, dear friends, Happy Halloween! And Rebel Dolls have already started to celebrate it in the St. Petersburg restaurant of horror aesthetics - "The Bat". I wish you a great damn fun evening! V~V

She's in parties

On Friday, November 17 was held the first party of Rebel Dolls - "Rebel Night." This gig was dedicated to the birth of our project and the celebration of the birthday of one of our girls - Miss Christine! Despite the fact that this is our first event - the club was packed with guests. Almost whole rockabilly hangout of our city danced with us that night :) We spent a lot of pin-up contests, listened to the best hits and had fun until the morning. It sounds crazy, but we even had a limbo! :)

(Wearing my favourite Lindy Bop dress)

((I seemed so scared, oh lord)

(Miss Christine! <3)

(Fronny Ro)

(our burlesque dancer Tatyana and Julia Pchela)

(that is the limbo!)

(and something sweet for the end ^_^)

There comes a train long-suffering

(Many thanks to my sweet sister for those wonderful photos)

Do you know about the existence of a special train  romance? The sound of wheels, landscapes careening outside the window, quiet conversation with a friend, and, finally, reading your favorite book about distant unknown countries. I traveled many miles by train: from St. Petersburg to the north of Russia, from  the old European cities to the others, from the capital of India to  the place, where white people are still a rarity. Train for many years has been not only my best friend, but a friend of every traveler. However, now the trains have become so fast that some grain of adventure became lost. We are accelerating our pace, while any journey should be akin to prolonged meditation. That's why I was so pleased with the images of vintage steam locomotives, awaken in everyone who is close to them, the spirit of the brave discoverer.

(Of course, I could not resist the temptation to visit St. Petersburg museum of vintage trains together with my friends. It was a gorgeous autumn day!)

October and the trees are stripped bare of all they wear. What do I care?

(Me, Irina Voorhees, Julia Pchela, Kristina Boyko)

As soon as on the new sheet of calendar appears word 'October', in my head softly and thoughtfully, starts to sound old U2 song.  Such a simple and touching, it  characterized  this month the best. The keys in this song are similar to the the last glimpses of the warm sun, which soon will be hidden from us for the long winter months. October is intoxicating, makes us poetic and melancholic. The body falls into a trance and all that I want to do - just to admire the golden leaves, floating on the cooling waters of  my soul.

Rebel Dolls

A few weeks ago I told you that I have visited the Harley Davidson Festival in St. Petersburg. This is where started my love for motorcycles. But not only that! A few pin-up cats, who met there, have teamed up to create a new retro project. Get acquainted - "Rebel Dolls"!

(From left to right: Irina Voorhees, Fronny Ro, Grace Hollow Doll, Julia Pchela, Kristina Boyko)

"Rebel dolls - is bright and bold project, that was created to maintain the rebellious spirit and Pin Up culture in the Russian capital of rock 'n' roll. Pin Up for us isn't only appearance and a cultural phenomenon, but also a way of life. We are experimenting with our own style - from the refined elegance  of 20-30's boudoirs till the audacity of psychobilly. And we are also involved in the shows, parties and performances. Welcome to the world of retro aesthetics and rock-drive!"

So, where do we start?Our acquaintance on motofestival literally became the forerunner of the first photoset. Guys, Harley Davidson shop owners - Fort MFG, invited us to shoot for the advertisement. Just imagine! Dozens of top-class motorcycles for which I even scared to breathe! 5 hours of work and this is our result! They say better luck next time, but I think we did a fine job today :)

(Also follow us on tumblr http://rebeldolls-pinuprussia.tumblr.com/)

Hot Wheels...Motor Burn!

August 7-10 in St. Petersburg held annual festival of  Harley Davidson - "Harley days". Thousands of bikers from around the world come to participate in the parade in the city center. It was a powerful experience! And immediately felt that St. Petersburg is the European city level. A few days went concerts of rockabilly and rock and roll music, and the festival was adorned with participation of pin up girls. I was among the lucky ones too;) I'm a little embarrassed to say it, but it looks like we were the most vivid girls at the festival. Everyone wanted to take pictures with us. All this inspired us to develop pin-up movement in our city. Let's see what happens :)

Human factor

Last weekend was very busy. We decided to buy tickets in one nice place in Finland. And half a day filled with documents from some hapless tourist agent :) We were insanely hungry and went to a wonderful cafe in the center of St. Petersburg. It's called "Ukrop - healthy food restaurant." It is a completely vegan cafe! There are incredibly wonderful setting and great menu. If you're in my city make sure to visit it. 

On the evening we had a scheduled trip to the theater. We watched a play by belgian writer Francois Emmanuel called "Human factor". This is shrill, sad and profound work. The play is monologue of psychologist working in a large office of some transnational corporation. Deputy boss instructs him confidentially to examine main boss, with whom something is going wrong.  In the course of this examination all sorts of skeletons are pulled out of the  cabinets - like the fact that the boss is sleeping with a dedicated secretary and why she had snitched on him. And also - and most importantly - a psychologist, unraveling the tangle of neuroses and phobias reveals that the filaments are drawn in one  Nazi's past. And finally, the most daunting discovery that puts  psychologist on the very brink of madness is that  methods and rules that guide with "optimization" (announced drastic reduction of workers, and he must decide whom to dismiss) coincide with the instructions for culling racially inferior, adopted in the Third Reich... Very strong play! Recommend it to everyone who likes to reveal the terrible secrets of the past.

Unfortunately, this day was  rainy and my outfit for the evening was heavily damaged : ( So I can only show you a great clutch, which was with me. But it worth it all :)

 Isn't it cute?^^

And instead of a final word - photograph that was taken by me in the evening before going to the theater. Advise me your favorite plays!

Love,
Grace

In the mood

Yesterday was a crazy night! Finally the moment has come! We went to the concert of Glenn Miller Orchestra! I need to catch my breath to quietly tell the tale. It was incredible! As soon as the band took the stage we found ourselves in the atmosphere of the 40s. Two hours of divinely beautiful melodies and incendiary energy! Until now my heart is beating faster and jazz sounds in my head. 

Their vocalist is  personified charm. She has a wonderful gentle and deep voice. 

I can talk about this concert for hours, but once is better to go and hear :) I assure you, your legs just start dancing! 

For this event I had  a wonderful dress by Collectif. I like it very much. Lately I buy clothes only from them. 

My stupid face instead last word. See you again, Darlings! :)