What more could a self-confessed romantic, engaged in a love affair with all things beautiful ask for…

You see, I was invited to an event where a rather legendary Finnish boutique Ajatar, specialized in luxury coats, celebrated her 60 years in business. With a superb performance by two dancers from the National Ballet, a very cool fashion show, a live concert.. Quite an exquisite evening.

I’ll let the pictures speak.

Prima Ballerina Minna Tervamäki, from the Finnish National Ballet

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Niina Kurkinen, model and owner of the coolest shoe shop in Helsinki. Nina’s. Photo: Ajatar.

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No further presentation needed I presume… Personally, I’m green with envy.

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Sirpa Kajo, Pipsa Lagus, Ilkka Ruotsalainen, Hannele Herttua. Guests who bring spirit and spunk to any party they attend :). Photo: Ajatar.

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The ever gorgeous Niina Kurkinen again.
I want those burgundy stockings!!!!

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Host of our evening, Saimi Hoyer, remembering past encounters, adventures and mishaps with Ajatar with Niina.

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Jukka Rintala also lifted a toast to our hostess, Sari Ihatsu. Photo: Ajatar.

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Sari Ihatsu, queen of the evening.
With a warm welcoming word for everyone.

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Ok, this is then the Princess of the evening. The always enchanting Heli Kajo.

Then the Grande Finale.

Performed by dancers Kare Länsivuori and Minna Tervamäki. With such intensity;  of separation, despair, caress.

After their dance I simply had to leave the crowd, to protect that feeling they brought to life somewhere deep my heart.

And it carried me all the way home, as I wandered through the rainy stormy streets of Helsinki.

Thank you for this evening ♥.

Thank you Sari, thank you Sissi, thank you all you wonderful artists.

And me then… As usual, I walked home with both feet firmly off the ground.

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