Calabria

Excuse me for my absence on this blog. I have just returned from a holiday travel with lots of good memories I want to share with you (with huge load of pics). I got the chance to see a south Italian region with my parents. I am satisfied with pretty cities and amazing nature I saw. I will remember this for long, I am sure.

Our first trip was to see the city of Tropea, the wonderful XVII century town situated on a cliff. It's filled with old palaces and restaurants hidden in small alleys. The church placed on an elevation near the coast is most characteristic point. The local red onions are sold everywhere. What is interesting, the city was bombed during the WWII, but all the 6 bombs remain unexploded. Sill, it's always shocking to me how people would want to destroy such beautiful places.

There was an Alice in Wonderland restaurant in a town. Of course I had to take some photos and eat there. Look at those clocks! So cute!

Another town we saw is Pizzo. Not as big as Tropea, it still has some secrets. the builing below is where Joachim Murat, the Napoleon's brother-in-law, was imprisoned and executed.

What are liked the most was Piedigrotta - a chapel build inside the cave near the coast. The sculptures located in such an unusual area are stunning.

The last trip was to Stromboli island - this time on ship. We were here from afternoon to night. The island is basically the one big (almost 1 km high) volcano which is active all the time - the eruptions take place every 10-12 minutes! Unfortunately, we didn't see the eruption, but laying on the ship at night and watching stars is an amazing feeling to compensate. The island also contains beaches with black sand and many, many lovely shops.

I loved the Calabria all together and I definetely hope to return here someday.

What haunts my mind...

I wanted to show you my latest interests and inspirations. There are actually many, here are a few of them:

💗 Alice Madness Returns

I wanted to play this game for so long. And finally, when I last time cheked it up, it was on a sale for only 2.50 €, so I couldn't resist! It has quickly won my everything-Alice-loving heart. The combination of fairytale landscapes, fun mini-games and killing unholy spawns of abyss is something I'm fond of. Though I was suprised how dark this game is, comparing any other vision of wonderland I've seen seems like a child's playground. I'm currently in about a half of a story and can't wait too see how it ends!

💗 Nyx Cosmetics

Last time the first Nyx salon in my town opened so I came to see it. There were many beautiful lipsticks. The shade Copenhagen was especially tempting, so I gave it a try. I was worried about the liquid formula, as I've never used it yet, but with lip liner applying it is't that hard. What is fun, it can look different if you put another coat of product - on the photo I have just one so it's not that dark. To the most important point: lipstick lasts very long once it's dried. And also, the smell is wonderful.

💗  Nick Cave

Okay, it's not that recent, but I re-discovered his music. What else can I say, I just love the feeling of his songs. Mr. Cave's soothing voice was my companion on many, many evenings. Here are my personal favorites:

What has caught your eye lately?

Royal Baths

 Today I went on a walk with my dear fiance to our favourite park. We haven't been there for a year at least. Good thing is, even though the park is quite big (the largest in the town, even), there are never many people there except for special events. A good way to relax!
Also I kind of changed my hair. The color stays about the same, I only added some black streaks (which are more visible when I tie my hair up) and had it cut. It feels strange, I haven't had my hair so short since middle school. But now my hair feels so healthy, and I don't care that much about length now.

This sweet squirrel was kind enough to let us pet it.

 I really like the open back of this dress.

Today's outfit: dress: thrifted (originally River Island) / tights: from Italy/ necklace: from a convention /

shoes: Stonefly

How was your day?

Magnolias

I went with my fellow student last time to shoot a few photos. The time was just right to see the magnolias blooming (not too many of them, but still beautiful), so we visited botanic garden near the town. We spent some nice time near the nature. Unfortunately, the weather was awful, so I was running around with a coat and scarf in between the shots. And after two hours it started raining, so we couldn't stay anymore. But it was fun after all.

Anyway, I'm just starting exams in a few days. I might distract myself from a stress with taking some more photos... oh, so many plans!

Tragedy of Hamlet

 Enjoying the last moments of freedom now... the upcoming week will hit me with a test and final date of finishing e-learning. I have a lot of vacation plans already, though. Just as usual, I tend to focus more on my plans and dreams than on present.

shirt: Leable / leggings: allegro.pl / sweater: from Italy / hat: H&M / shoes: Stonefly/ necklace: Marufaktura

 My outfit today is shot at the beautiful location close to my fiance's home. My favorite cloting piece here are the leggings - they might be the best ones I've ever seen. Once I saw them, I just squeed a little. I just had to have them. And now I do! They are filled with Shakespeare's Hamlet text, how awesome is that? I only regret a little I see it upside down from my perspective, if I didn't, I would read my clothes like a book when I am bored at the bus, for example.

I've just recalled last time this band when I was browsing my high school music list... Their ethereal climate gives me a calming feeling. I find the mix of folk music with dark electronic sounds very interesting. This song has actually the other, more electronic version, but this version just speaks to me more.