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!

Dia de los muertos

Being in love with all things macabre, I could not ignore Mexican Day of the Dead and cult image of La Calavera de la Catrina. So this Halloween, we were inspired by the sugar skulls, ancient tombs, beautiful vintage dresses and mourning cemetery flowers.

  

Cherry bonbon

As you may know me and my friend Irina Voorhees are working in our own pin-up boutique. It is called "Cherry Shop". Why did it get exactly this name? The answer is very simple: can you imagine something more seductive than cherry? ;) Perhaps someone will object that strawberries, especially in combination with champagne or cream, have long been a symbol of temptation. But we prefer more refined, elegant and less straightforward symbols of seduction. After all, a true vintage style is far from the vulgarity and simplicity. Recall at least the famous trick with cherry by Audrey Horne from the cult TV series "Twin Peaks". Surely most of the male population was breathtaking from that interaction with berries! In addition, the fabric with cherries has become one of the most recognizable symbols of the pin-up style. And if we play a little bit more with the symbols, you may notice that the cherries are usually depicted two on the twig - so we are working on different projects side by side together for many years :) Like this! I think the history of our shop name went too long, and therefore need to be brief,  so we are passing you a piece of summer and kisses xoxox 

Wild swans skim across a lake then soar in a white arc...

My relationship with Pokhara was not love at first sight. Rather, it was horror and despair. When I've been listening to the stories about this town, usually I heard such expressions as "a calm and quiet place", "resort", "town by the lake." So I imagined a kind of sleepy paradise. What was my surprise when we drove to the center of Pokhara through endless blocks of noisy and dusty construction sites. Cars, scooters - all the same as in the capital! It seemed my dreams of a quiet holiday have collapsed. But it was much better than I expected :) Of course, Pokhara is not such a secluded spot, but even here you can find a welcome retreat away from the bustle of the streets. The main thing is to find the right hotel. I was lucky. My family-run hotel, found by chance, was not far from the lakeside promenade. It is worth noting that the lakeside is the heart of Pokhara. All entertainments, cafes, shops and bookstores are located here. So I left backpack in the suit and went to explore the city with the intention of becoming friends. In this case, the first impression was misleading. Pokhara is very nice town. Here you can find a variety of things to do. Boating, rafting, paragliding, visiting temples, waterfalls and caves with bats (oh my gothic heart!), talking with other travelers, enjoying views and swimming in the pool, and, finally, tasting cuisine from around the world. But the most important thing: Pokhara is the starting point of trekking. Routes to Everest, Annapurna, forest reserves - they all start here. Of course we could not resist of such temptation...

Pin up doll of the month October

Lady luck was on my side! My cosplay of adorable Vampira won the competition of  pin-up dolls here. So now my picture adorns avatar of this community, and I am preparing for them the whole album with my best photos. To tell the truth, I'm really happy! Compete with all these beautiful ladies and win - it's so inspiring! I think now I have the courage to realize all my dreams :)

And the wildest dreams of Kew are the facts in Kathmandu

This quote by Rudyard Kipling was the first that I've read in my guidebook lying on a bed in a hotel in Nepal. I still don't know who was this Kew and what dreams he had, but one thing I know for sure - everything is possible in Nepal. When in April a terrible earthquake struck Kathmandu, I've already bought tickets to this emerald valley. A few months of fears and doubts until we finally decided to try our luck here. Friends and parents have been trying to dissuade us from this crazy trip, but you know what? We have never regretted!

The capital of Nepal is definitely affected  very much. Many people were left homeless and some of the sights lost forever. But local residents have already recovered from the tragedy and life here is in full swing. 

Kathmandu has an amazing array of incredibly beautiful places. Until now, I can't believe I've walked among them. Awesome mix of Buddhist and Hindu art, Indian, Nepalese and Chinese traditions create a peculiar charm of the city. But as in any other country, real life takes place outside the capital. So after a few days of acclimatization and walks through the dusty streets of Kathmandu, we moved inland.

On Tuesday we wear pink

I thought that special attention should be paid to the wonderful dress from the previous post. This dress is "Tuesday" from Lindy Bop. Naturally, I have long been familiar with this brand, and sell their products in my store. But when it came to me personally I was unable to pick up something perfect. The thing is that high waisted clothes don't fit me categorically. And the range of Lindy Bop on 90% consists of such items... I have started to think that is something wrong with my body, when I suddenly saw "Tuesday." This dress looked extremely cute and waist was in the right place. However, there was one doubt. From an early age I had a prejudice against pink. You know, it always associates with Barbie and silly schoolgirls >_< So it took all my stock of courage to finally order it. And guess what? I have never regretted about my decision! Of course, I needed a certain amount of time to get used to a new image. But the result is pleasing me. It was also a very big fun to pick up the suitable accessories. Since this dress evokes candy associations in me, I chose no less sweet handbag in the form of a cake, white petticoat and vintage coral shoes. The magenta peony became the cherry on top of this outfit. I guess it's not difficult to believe that I feel incredibly happy in it. And still a bit schoolgirl... Perhaps that is why I was so drawn to the theme parks lately :D

(with my bestie Irina)