The velvet blade of apathy

Phew ... Yesterday my thesis was finally approved at a meeting of professors at my university. Now I feel kind of devastation and sadness. The fact is that I merged with my research work and study, and I'm scared to imagine that all this will be over soon. Although, may be it's spring acting so on the unbalanced people :)  Just in a week the darkness left my city, and here is so much bright sunlight now... How can you not have arisen psychosis! 

But the best cure for a girl is shopping :) I have long needed spring shoes and I saw this lovely couple in time. They are made in retro style of fake leather and suede. And of course the photos can't convey how cute they look on the legs ^^. What is important for me, they remind of Audrey Horne's shoes  from Twin Peaks, my favorite heroine. 

If we are talking about shopping, I can't hide my admiration for the new facility for hair from Diego Dalla Palma. This is a wonderful shampoo and conditioner. I bought them in a spa hotel during a trip to Mikkeli. At the moment this cosmetic line has become my number 1. It strengthens the hair and makes it silky, just magic! 

Baby goth :D

Do you remember yourself in a period when you just became interested in the subculture? For me the turning point was 2005-2006, when I began to communicate with gothic hangouts of Petersburg and feel like a Goth. On the other hand, of course I was still a child. What can I say, 15-16 years! :) Now, after almost ten years, so weird to look at old photos ...First black clothes, first hair coloring, first party, first gothic boys :) It seems that it was in another life with another person. But these pictures - silent witnesses of the past. 

(I am second from the left. What a grim, oh!)

( I love that pic very much...Don't ask me why, I can't explain...)

Finland red, Egypt white

Belatedly, I congratulate all the beauties with International Women's Day! Here in Russia, we had three free days :) Fortunately we didn't sit at home and went to my favorite fairy Finland in Mikkeli. It is a small town near the gorgeous lake Saimaa. Mikkeli is all related to the life and activities of Gustaf Mannerheim. If you are interested in this great man, you definitely need to get here. In addition, the town has a stunning cathedral, built in the early 20th century in Neo-Gothic style. It's impressive and gloomy building. Although it may seemed to me, because the weather was harsh and dark. But there is a tempting reason to visit Mikkeli - winery "Ollinmaki"! They make wine and cider from berries growing nearby: currant, blackberry, rowan, apples. But for me the number 1 is  cranberry wine! Delicious! Of course I brought  a couple of clinking bottles ;) On the night we stayed in a wonderful spa hotel  "Anttolahnovi". It is located right on the shore of lake Saimaa and built from eco-friendly materials, without harm to the environment, what I appreciate very high. The hotel is very cozy and the huge plus is windows facing the forest and lake ^^. Everything is there for relaxation of body and soul. 

(Our window and Saimaa)

I love the darkness in you

Last week I met  my  beloved sister Tarja. We wandered through the twilight city and the road itself led us to the old Lutheran cemetery. The first time this year we've been there. I like walking along the cobbled lanes of dilapidated graves of French and German citizens. It was pretty cool, but we had a jar with rum and despite the darkness, we spent a lot of time there.  As a child, I always thought that the grave can fill you with some kind of energy. So I love to touch the mossy tombstones and feel like supernatural force penetrates me. This time we found  forgotten candles and lit them all around. We talked about life, love, broken hearts, and only the moon looked down on us.

The Picture of Dorian Graсе

Oh no, that's not a typo :) I named this post so because my close friend from America hung my picture on his wall, and it's immediately sparked association with the story of Wilde! For the first time I see my photos in this form and it is very pleasant to me. 

Oh how I would like that picture to grow old  instead of me ... I'm afraid of aging. What do you think of this? How do you feel about that process? I always wanted to be a vampire, for the reason that old age and death won't affect me. Just imagine - you're forever young, healthy, and you have hundreds of years ahead to explore all that you are interested! What could be better than this?!

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! :)