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.

With a rebel yell she cried more more more

(Rebel dolls watermark)

Hi dears! Forgive me for my silence, but my head is spinning from the different cases. Soon there will be our new photosets, and we are actively preparing for Halloween! All this is very difficult. You know what is female character :) Our team consists of 5 girls and  all with different interests and beliefs. So, many ideas are born in the debate. I hope we can overcome everything, because we are waiting for so many interesting things to come ;)

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/)

I feel like I know her, but sometimes my arms bend back

Autumn. Soft and fresh. The air is filled with new flavors. Have you noticed that every season has its own aroma? In autumn it's spicy and sweet. May be the case in the allegory of a pumpkin? :) September - my favorite month. It's bright, sunny, warm and foggy at the same time. Japanese art  helped me to come to a new understanding of autumn. Previously, I perceived it exclusively on the Gothic manner as something depressing and gloomy, associated with death. But the Japanese Zen art, especially poetry, made me realize that the End - it is always the Beginning of something new, and wilting no less beautiful than the bloom. So September is time for warm sweaters, books and memories! Speaking of memories, I recently found an old gift from my American friend. This is a deck of cards, which appeared in Twin Peaks. Since I am really mad about this film, he made cards of Windom Earle especially for my birthday. Just besides the characters of David Lynch, he added cards with me and my friends. The result was something fascinating and frightening! Oh, how I love when real life is interwoven with dreams!

(Me)

(My sister Tarya)

(My friend Irina)

 (Me and beauties of Twin Peaks)

 (Audrey^^)

(another alignment)

(Boo!)