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Hello Baby Jane

I almost screamed when I saw the editorial "Like A Movie" in Vogue Italia's September 2010 issue. Starring model Elisa Sednaoui and photographed by Miles Aldridge, the 1962 thriller Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? is perfected captured. When I first saw this movie I was terrified. Bette Davis is Jane, a washed up child's star, "taking care" of her paralyzed sister Blanche, played by Joan Crawford, who eclipsed her in fame as an adult. What makes their onscreen murderous...

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"Try On This Jumpsuit"

This past weekend, Tina and I drove to Madison to visit a few vintage stores. We only  bought a few iems, but we had quite the time trying on clothes, searching the racks, and surveying the city. Here are some shots of the day. Hope you like them!

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jumpsuit, madison, personal style, roadtrip, style, thrifting, vintage
The Making Of

A grueling day was spent yesterday producing and completing a Violetville photo shoot. Shot at The Gobbler, a now defunct roadside supper club in Johnson Creek, WI, the boss of it all and I braved dust, mold, and grime to capture some pretty amazing images. Here are a few behind-the-scenes photos. Enjoy!

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Latest Obsession: Bernhard Willhelm

I have been obsessed with this particular style lately that I'm still trying to put my finger on - it's part whimsy/fairytale/fantasy and part dutch schoolgirl. It's the reason why I've been feverishly stocking up on Swedish Hasbeens and stalking Icelandic designers.

It's embodied, at least in part, by the spectator platform pumps and bizarre, carnivalesque mash-up fashion of Bernhard Willhelm Fall 2010 RTW:

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I Heart Sweden

When people ask me to describe my style, I will now say, "Swedish." It makes sense. I'm of Swedish Viking descent and, standing six feet tall, I am basically walking advertisement for the country. Moreover, with my recent acquisition of Swedish Hasbeens High Heeled Jodhpurs in Apple Green, I'm all set to represent my people. However, in the spirit of full disclosure, I also desperately want to align myself with the uber stylish ladies...

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anita ekberg, christina lindberg, clogs, Copenhagen Street Style, Greta Garbo, INgrid bergman, mini arden, personal style, StockholmStreetStyle, style, sweden, swedisg, Swedish Hasbeens
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